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Friday, April 8, 2011

Spring Basket Swap 2011 & Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday !! I wanted to share some Pretty Pink baskets and to invite you to my 2011 Spring Basket Swap !! As always, a Thank you to our Sweet Miss Beverly !!!!

I kind of missed the whole Easter basket swap this year, so I decided to host one dedicated to all things Spring !!! Sound fun ?

The swap will be the same as last year. You will have TWO partners each and you need to make Two mini baskets from plastic yogurt cups. ( So they will all be the same size. Mine are standard, 3x3x2 ) Then you need to fill each basket with FIVE items, Spring related. Five only, no more, no less. The items don't have to fit in the baskets. But keep them on the smaller side, so that shipping is reasonable. That makes it Easy, and Fair for all.Now, the baskets can be crocheted, paper crafted, fabric covered, any medium you choose, as long as there is a yogurt cup inside. :) Easy Peasy ??? The sign ups close next Wednesday, April 13th, and on Friday, the 15th, I will send you the names of your partners. The baskets will need to be mailed, NO LATER THAN May 6th. Because this is such a short turn around ( 3 weeks ) , it is open to USA participants ONLY, due to the shipping time. We will share our baskets with a Party on Sunday, May 22nd, on our blogs, and/or in the flickr group . I also would like this to be for Bloggers and Flikr members only.So, to sign up, please send me an Email, with your Name, Blog Name, Email, Address and favorite Colors to : sweetnshabbyroses@yahoo.com.I will share a few posts with a tutorial on how to make the baskets and some ideas.Please snatch the Swap Picture and put it on your blog and spread the word !!I am So excited !!!! I hope you can join !! Last year we had 72 swappers, lets all get our swap on !! :) Happy Pink Saturday !!!!

Hugs,

Rhea

31 comments:

Trisha said...

What a fun idea...I want to be a part of this fun swap! I love the yogurt cup size too!! Happy Pink Saturday!

~Trisha

Diane Mars said...

Miss Rhea, I want to play! And I just bought some yogurt, I'll have to eat it up this weekend! Happy Pink Saturday! oxox, Diane

SAHM's Hangout said...

Oh boy so pretty i like it. Cannot join yet since i got a new baby...See you in my place. Happy PS!

Anonymous said...

I so enjoyed the swap last year and would love to join this year but time is not on my side this time! I have a room that needs to get textured, painted and decorated for a ladies retreat I have been asked to host in May-
I will so look forward to getting to see all those pretty ideas for baskets! Love the sweet ones you showed us in this post!

mercedes scott said...

Trisha, I absolutely LOVE your little baskets! THey are sweet, charming... and a fabulous idea for a swap. I've sent you an email expressing my interest. :)

debi said...

Oh Rhea, this was such a sweet swap last year, can't miss this one! I've sent my e-mail.
Hugs!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Your little baskets are always to die for!

Happy PS!

Love,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

♥ Miss Tea said...

wow, loving all those cute and adorable baskets! that is such a great idea, i wish i'm that crafty to make one!

Happy Pink Saturday!

http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

Bluebirds and Roses said...

Beautiful tutorial ..HPS!

Jennifer Hayslip said...

Beautiful!!! Love love love your sweet baskets. If I had time right now I would join. Hopefully next year. ;)
Have a lovely weekend! XOXO,Jenn

Mrs. Cozy Home said...

This is genius!! I want to make some for my daughter's classmates now, I'm going to start saving yoghurt cups!

Mari said...

HELLO DEAR RHEA!! SOUNDS LIKE LOADS OF FUN! AND THE LITTLE BASKETS ARE JUST PRETTY AS CAN BE :)

HOPE YOUR DOING AND FEELING WELL :)

XO~MARI

Valrie said...

Happy PS to you. This is a wonderful event. Last year my sis participated and I was amazed at whay went into those baskets she created!

Valrie

LW said...

What a wonderful swap, I wish I could join but this time of the year is always so busy for me…
Your baskets are really beautiful, I look forward to your tutorial maybe I can get one done for my daughter’s birthday.

Louise

vivian said...

okeedokie! I'll play. I had a ball making up my baskets last year!
hugs!!
viv

Rebecca Nelson said...

The best baskets I've ever seen! LOVE THEM ALL!

xoRebecca

Becs said...

What a great idea! I emailed you to join in. I have not done a basket with a yogurt cup! So fun!! BEcs

Unknown said...

Rhea, these are awesome ideas & creations. Leave it to you to come up with such a fabulous idea.

Happy PS April ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

FUN GIVEAWAY ends 4/10

Lorraine said...

Your yogurt baskets are lovely! I'm overextended swap-wise right now, but I look forward to seeing pix of them all!

Shabbyprimdelights said...

Totally adore your blog...lots of yummy pastels, and your little baskets are cute as...thanx for sharing,
HPS
Michelle

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Rhea,
I just emailed you! I'm IN!!! Last year was awesome! So many creative gals.
Have a lovely Sunday!
Warmly,
deb

Gypsea Nurse said...

Happy PS! Love..love your baskets...
Smiles!~
Cricket

Struan said...

what an absolutely gorgeous blog you have! you are so clever - I have just started a blog The Curiouser and Curiouser blog, showing items that I find unusual old and unique - that I have made, picked up cheaply or I've found, I hope you like it http://thecuriouserandcuriouser.blogspot.com/ xx

NanE said...

I love all these little baskets, they are so sweet! Thanks for sharing and have a great week, Nan

Olivia said...

Miss Rhea...your baskets are gorgeous! You my friend are a creative diva!
Love it!
Hugs,
Olivia

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

You make the most beautiful baskets!!

Unknown said...

I was hoping to be able to do this swap! Woot Woot. Looking forward to a tutorial.
Roselle

Farah said...

Hi Rhea... How are you dear... I am bit late sorry but I was on vaccation so dont have much time for net...
What a lovely baskets they are beautiful one
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY
I would love if you please peek a little at
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
Sure you will find a crafty project of your choice from my library…
Love
Farah

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

Thank you for inviting me, but I can't this year. Too much has been going on and I don't think I'll have time. (I'm not that creative so it takes me FOREVER to figure out how/what to do. LOL!!) But please remind me next year!!! Thanks again,
Hugs and smiles,
Patricia :o)

Unknown said...

How fun! I sent you an email to be a part of this great swap!

Sarah

Annesphamily said...

I am not sure how I missed your swap but I think it is very sweet! I am trying to make a couple May baskets with my yogurt cups but am stumped on the handles! I may try pipe cleaners. Any other ideas? Thanks for getting me motivated. enjoy the weekend! Anne