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Would anyone be up for a craft swap?

182 replies

JackBauer · 24/09/2009 09:53

I do these on other sites I am on (babywearer, craftster) and they are always loads of fun.
If you don't know what I mean it works like this.
Group of us submit likes/dislikes/ kids ages etc
You each get a giftee chosen who you make a secret gift for, either for them, or the DC's or the home using whatever crafty skills you have.
Everyone recieves a anonymous hand crafted gift in the post and gets that warm fuzzy feeling.

If you like the idea then sign up here and I shall sort a yahoo group or something.

Oh, and don't worry if you are new to crafting, My first year I sent a crocheted hat to someone, it took me a couple of days even though it was dead easy, but she loved it, it's the thought, not the skill!

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Geocentric · 10/10/2009 18:24

Right, my craft gift has hitched a ride on a passing broomstick (my dad is flying to the UK today and will take it to post there) so it will arrive waaay ahead of the Halloween moon...

But I completely forgot to take a teaser pic for the blog , sorry about that!

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 10/10/2009 19:26

Naughty Geo!
I'm sure pics will find their way one way or another

MamaGoblin · 10/10/2009 20:29

Hello! Missed this before, but if it takes off, I'd love to be a part of the christmas one! I knit (very slowly), needlefelt, quilt and make jewellery.

pearly163 · 10/10/2009 21:47

Hi, I am a newbie. I would love to take part in a craft swap but don't know how to sign up?

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 10/10/2009 22:24

Hi Mama and pearly, I'll start anew thread nearer christmas for the next one or keep and eye on the blog for updates

dizzyday07 · 12/10/2009 09:28

My swap arrived this morning from SCP.

IIt's an absolutely GORGEOUS necklace - I'll blog about it later

TwoIfByScream · 13/10/2009 20:46

Well I'm off on holiday tomorrow so I'll be sending my swap in the morning! Hopefully the swapper (or is it swappee?) will like it.

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 13/10/2009 22:34

OOh, swaps arriving already!

SqueezyCheesyPumpkin · 14/10/2009 00:34

Oh glad you like it Dizzy!

Duritzfan · 14/10/2009 15:57

Hi all, I would love to take part in this group.. I have done tons of swaps before, but have now relegated my crafting to very occasionally - so would love to join in for fun here..

will keep an eye out for the next lot.. also I am happy to organise if anyone wants to do another swap before christmas ??

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 15/10/2009 08:15

All those saying they are interested in another swap, keep an eye on this topic as I will organise another one before christmas.

Dizzy, we need photos woman!

dizzyday07 · 15/10/2009 14:54

Sorry - have bugs so under the weather.

Pics are here but I promise I will blog about it!

Geocentric · 15/10/2009 14:57

Very nice, SCP! Thanks for the pics, dizzy... This is fun, seeing things beginning to arrive!

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 15/10/2009 19:22

Nice one SCP!

dizzyday07 · 16/10/2009 10:08

I received my parcel from my mystery swapper today!! (well actually it came yesterday but I was out so had to go to the sorting office to collect)

I want to thank whoever you are very much - it's all brill

I got 2 FQ of fabric, plus 2 squares of felt - all halloween colours - I especially love the pumpkins!

Some spooky sweeties and a little cup with ghosties on - both of which I know my DD will love!!

And the piece-de-resistance - drum roll please - a pincushion.

The top of which has been cross-stitched with halloween motifs - a pumpkin, a bat, a ghost and my name initial dripping blood!

Thank you, thank you, thank you - they are all lovely - and certainly brightened my day.

pictures are here

Geocentric · 16/10/2009 11:48

I especially love the Halloween-y lettering on the pincushion! Very nice. But who was it from? C'mon, fess up!! (not me, btw )

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 16/10/2009 11:55

Oh wow! That pincushion is so cool, I love it!

SqueezyCheesyPumpkin · 16/10/2009 12:15

Oh the pincushion is lovely! Fab, love the dripping blood! I feel a wee bit bad that mine wasn't Halloween themed.....well, the box was orange....erm...pumkin coloured

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 16/10/2009 18:23

Oooh, my swap is here! Will post photos once DD's have gone to bed, but unfortunately we got some lovely Brazilian snacks (can't imagine who my swapper was ) and DH has scoffed half of them. He was most chuffed to be included.
DD1 is taking her pumpkin pillow to bed and I am going to put my halloween flannel in the bathroom, festive washing accessories, how Martha Stewart is that

Geocentric · 17/10/2009 11:34

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JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 20/10/2009 15:13

Sooo sorry, I took loads of photos and then DH nicked borrowed my camera to go truck racing (yes, you read that right )

WIll post pics later, promise, and am sending reminder emails out as well as everythign needs to be posted by Monday, fingers crossed the postal stricke doesn't lose anything though

Another link to blog

JackBauWooohooohoowaaer · 23/10/2009 19:42

Evening all, ahve we had any other arrivals? I still have no camera to transfer pics, must get my arse in gear and re take with my phone

CharCharGabor · 24/10/2009 18:39

I'm just putting the finishing touches to mine and then I'll be sending off on Monday Have emailed you JB.

tHELLISH · 25/10/2009 09:32

Hi JB - did you get my email?
I have the name of my swappee, but don't have an address to send to yet!!

CharCharGabor · 25/10/2009 11:06

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