4.03.2014

Etsy Swap | Spring Fever

A month or so ago I came across the very awesome creation called an Etsy Swap! I'm sure there are many different variations of this but this was the first one I'd come across. An Etsy Swap is when you get paired up with a partner and subtly stalk them via their Instagram/Etsy favorites/blog and more to find out more about them. Then, you buy them some goodies via Etsy, package them up all snazzy and send them to your partner! Meanwhile, someone is doing the same thing for you. Pretty awesome, right?

Lucky for me, I got paired with some pretty awesome ladies! The lovely Amy of Taking Steps Home (and one of the hosts behind this Etsy Swap!) had to secretly stalk me and find some goodies to send my way. I was completely blown away by her package! So sweet and perfect for me...






Amy got me the most amazing smelling set of votive candles! The white jasmine tuberose is my absolute favorite scent! She also found me the cutest little black and gold clutch, perfect for my giant bags in need of some organization. And she got me my llama! I fell in love this love llama by Deidre Wicks in her Etsy shop Water In My Paint and Amy sent one my way. So...Amy is pretty much the best! He looks rather perfect on my growing wall of art and prints.


I was partnered with Paulina over at Color Me Brave. She's a pretty inspiring lady. It was so fun reading through her blog and researching for some surprises she might like! Luckily, I had her list of Etsy favorites to go by. For Paulina, I found a Sequin Initial "P" print from Pearls & Pastries and a Leather Layering Bracelet from A Lil Bit Fancy. So fun to have an excuse to do some Etsy shopping! I also added some postcards, a notebook and made Paulina a little watercolor of a bird that she uses in her blog theme. I hope Paulina liked her goodies! 



Thank you so much Amy for sending me such lovely gifts! And also thank you to Amy and Megan at Rivers and Roads... for hosting such a fun swap! I can't wait to participate in the next one. Edit: If you'd like to see what everyone sent to their partners, you can check out the link-up right here

18 comments:

  1. BOTH of those gifts are so great!!! that llama print i love!!

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    1. Thanks Robyn! Ahh the llama! He makes me smile every time I look up and see him :)

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  2. oh my goodness gracious! you gave AND received such great gifts!! that llama print is AHmazing. and the black and gold clutch...ah!! LOVE it.

    i love how colorful your gifts from paulina are! all those cute cards and prints!

    thanks so much for participating in our etsy swap, chelsea! :)

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    1. Thanks Meg! I tend to go a little overboard with swapping or snail mail type things, they're too much fun! Can't wait for the next one!!!

      Amy did an amazing job with my goodies! The clutch does with me everywhere now! And my llama is always keeping an eye on me:)

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  3. chelsea! i'm so glad you loved everything - fo'serious. i literally drooled over the llama print, you should really be thrilled that i decided to send him your way and not keep him for myself ;) ;) haha. but i will admit, he looks flawless on your art wall
    i LOVE what you sent paulina! you are so dang talented and i love what you found!
    so thankful i've had the chance to "meet" you and that you participated in our swap!

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  4. Ahhh, I love that llama print and gold dot clutch! Amy did good! And so did you.The watercolor bird is so adorable. You are a great artist!

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    1. Thanks Jenna! I had so much fun making that little bird for Paulina! It was such a fun surprise to get some art in return too! Gotta love a good Etsy swap! :)

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  5. Awww that llama print is so so so adorable!

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  6. I LOVE that black and gold bag!!

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  7. My post isn't up yet. (over slept) but I love my bird print its over my desk with my P now.

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  8. That llama is great and prefect for your gallery wall!! Love that "p" too!

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  9. Omgoodness! That llama is the best! So many amazing gifts!

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  10. Hey Chelsea,
    This is a really interesting concept -- honestly the first time I'd heard of it. I'm with an organization called GlobeIn working to support artisans around the world (see www.globein.com ). I love this notion of buying/shopping in a thoughtful way for someone else. Perhaps we can apply it.

    More importantly, if you could help us reach out to your community to help spread the word about our mission, I'd love to send you some more information. You can email me directly at pete@globein.com

    Thanks so much!!!
    Sincerely,

    Pete

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  11. Oooo I love your collage wall! I'd have one in every room of the house if it wouldn't give The Hubs a slight panic attack!

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  12. Your wall is awesome and I love that the llama print fits in so perfectly! :)

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  13. Your wall is amazing and you hit the mother load with this swap! I am so happy you stopped by so I could find you! susan

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  14. Oooooh, Amy did good! She didn't share what she got you on her blog so I'm excited to finally found out what it was that she sent! I love your gallery wall and I'd say that llama looks like it belongs right in the center of things. :)

    Your partner got some great goodies too! I'm sure she was excited when she opened up her package!

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  15. I am obsessed with the llama print and it looks so great on your wall! I love all the prints and gifts you sent to Paulina as well, you did a great job!

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