Spring Petite Box Swap

i participated in another swap and got another set of wonderful partners and wonderful boxes. here are pics of the first box i received - the maker was AJ and you can see her blog here. thank you AJ - everything is delightful and i can't wait to start crafting things - your generosity is much appreciated. please enjoy a view into the creative mind of my new swap friend AJ...

this is the outside - a wonderful glittered butterfly and a tiny little butterfly net, AJ got the net at a flea market and it became the inspiration for the box

inside is a treasure trove of delights

there is a better view of that little butterfly net - just the right size for a little fairy to catch herself a ride

inside there were many more butterflies - some came from the bottom of AJ's grama's jewelry box (such a treasure)- and lace and trim

and bunnies and eggs, buttons and thread, so many lovely things

these made me laugh - a recipe for applesauce brownies (made me think of growing up) - these came from AJ's mother-in-law

this is a teeny tiny metal sewing machine -i love it - so much detail --AJ said she had this for years and was waiting to give it to someone who sewed - well, that is definitely me

isn't this beautiful - it sparkles and shimmers

this cherub is so sweet - thinking i might gild it, but i love it white too - oh the decisions