Monday, 2 December 2013

Secret Envelope Swap

In the Bee a Brit Stingy we are doing a Christmas envelope swap. The brief was to create an envelope and add a few little 'bits' before sending it to our partner.

I decided to go rustic and made this little envelope from linen and the inside (not seen in the photos) is a green Christmas print. I popped this in the post today so my partner should be getting this through the letterbox later this week (well we are a Stingy Bee and only use second class postage!).

Secret envelope swap
I had a surprise when this envelope dropped through the letterbox. Sheila has shown the envelope on her blog and I didn't get a whiff that it was for me. It is gorgeous, and the letter with the snowman on it, is really fun. 
My envelope and 'letter' from Sheila
I know that I will be using that lovely envelope for storing other things once the New Year comes. I think that the envelope I made  is much more amateurish, so I am sorry partner. 

My Younger Son saw me making my envelope and has commissioned me to make one for one of his friend's birthday… now that is a challenge!

Di x

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14 comments:

  1. Sarah2 December 2013 at 17:16

    Your envelope looks very pretty in linens and reds. Cute snowman letter from Sheila!

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  2. Annabella2 December 2013 at 17:22

    The love Bee a Bit Stingy - it has to be the best idea for a bee and that you use 2nd class :) Lovely swapsies - the linen is perfect and look at Sheila not letting the cat out of the bag!

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  3. QuiltCandy2 December 2013 at 20:15

    What gorgeous envelopes! What a lovely idea. I'm your newest follower - number 100 - yay!!!

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  4. heart of charnwood2 December 2013 at 21:21

    Both gorgeous envelopes, well done and lucky you! :o)

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  5. Leanne2 December 2013 at 21:39

    What a cute idea, your group sure has a lot of fun.

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  6. Lucy | Charm About You2 December 2013 at 21:55

    They are both super cute!

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  7. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans2 December 2013 at 22:18

    Love them both - so much fun!!!

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  8. Judith, Belfast2 December 2013 at 22:48

    Such a fun idea! How lovely that your son appreciates your craft! Jxo

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  9. moira2 December 2013 at 22:59

    Your envelope is just lovely and has the teenage seal of approval. Well done

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  10. Canadian Abroad3 December 2013 at 07:39

    Love all these envelopes, including yours.

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  11. Nicky3 December 2013 at 10:59

    What Susan said! Love a bit of rustic!

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  12. Catherine3 December 2013 at 19:41

    Fabulous envelopes Di. And a commission from your son too....!

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  13. jintymaginty4 December 2013 at 20:47

    Your envelope isn't amateurish at all. It's delightful!

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  14. Sheila6 December 2013 at 18:15

    Your envelope is perfect Di, mine was ridiculously large!

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