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Secret Sister *Handmade* Swap (US and Canada) Only

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Swap Coordinator:crweixelman (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Miscellaneous  Art 
Number of people in swap:14
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:November 30, 2006
Date items must be sent by:December 31, 2006
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This swap will be similar to other Secret Sister swaps. You will send one small package (note cards, magnets, holiday ornament, earrings, soap, lip balm, bath salts, ATCs, jewelry set, etc.) to your secret sister each week, then a larger package (hat, scarf, mini-scrapbook, purse or bag, artwork, doll, stuffed toy, etc.) in the final week with a letter revealing who you are. But in this swap all of the items you send should be handmade! This swap is perfect for those of us who like to do lots of different kinds of crafting, or like to experiment with new projects. Try to tailor what you make and send to your swap partner's interests, likes and dislikes. There is no minimum cost since you may be able to do this entire swap with supplies you already have, but try to put effort and care into each thing you send.

The deadlines for the packages are as follows:

1st package: Dec 8 2nd package: Dec 15 3rd package: Dec 22 4th package: Dec 29

This should go without saying, but I will ban anyone with a low rating. New swappers are welcome but due to a recent problem with non-senders I will also be banning anyone who doesn't have their profile filled out (unless they have a good rating). This swap is in the United States and Canada only.

Discussion

Prpldy 10/31/2006 #

I wish this swap was held after the Christmas holidays, the n I would for sure sign up. If you do one after the holidays, please let me know. I would love to join in.

todsahonchik 10/31/2006 #

ditto

crweixelman 10/31/2006 #

Well since I already have several people signed up I was thinking I'd just do this one first, then do another after in Jan or Feb. :)

MrsQ 11/ 1/2006 #

If our range of craftiness is limited...can we supplement with items handmade by others? What with craft fair season soon upon us...I'd be happy to support some local crafters in order to make up (or add to) some nice gifties...Not to avoid making stuff myself (that's half the fun!) - but really - how many knitted dishcloths can one person use? Please advise!

crweixelman 11/ 1/2006 #

Mrs. Q, I suppose that would be alright, but this could be a great opportunity to try making some new things also. :)

MrsQ 11/ 1/2006 #

Christel - I was thinking of it more as a back-up plan...I'm always game to try new things, but if they don't turn out so well, I'd hate for a swap partner to get icky stuff! Thanks!

crweixelman 11/ 1/2006 #

Ah! I understand. That sounds like a good plan. :)

KarlaKC 11/14/2006 #

Mrs.Q - if you're given my name, I'll take all the knitted dishcloths you want to send my way! ha! I love 'em! :)

user5076 11/22/2006 #

New to swapping and looking forward to this Holiday Cheer in the mail!

user5076 12/ 8/2006 #

My first week's item is on the way!

user5076 12/20/2006 #

2nd Week's Item has been mailed!!

lob 12/24/2006 #

Trying to figure out who to send to now, as the person I've already 2 packages to has now removed herself and renamed herself nothing in nowhere, MI. Anybody not getting anything? What do I do now?

Zanara 12/27/2006 #

Well I still haven't received anything!! I'm not sure if my partner has sent out anything and it's just taking the mail along time to get here or if I'm just not going to get anything.

user1382 12/28/2006 #

i haven't gotten anything either...bummer! :-(

user5076 12/28/2006 #

I've sent 2 packages and to date I have received nothing.

user5076 12/28/2006 #

Oops, forgot to mention that my next mailing will be a combo of the last 2 weeks - been a little crazy around here and can't get to the PO until next week.

1CrazyQuilter 01/ 2/2007 #

i sent my 4th item out, i hope it gets there soon, sorry i was a couple days late on sending, Pam

lob 01/ 4/2007 #

I received a most wonderful 4th package today! I just LOVE it! Thanks!

user1382 01/ 8/2007 #

Hey Laurina, THANKS so much for your random act of kindness! How sweet of you to send me secret sister gifts, because my real secret sister has been remiss. YOU ROCK! I loved it all! XOXO, Keisha

user4472 01/10/2007 #

Keisha and group members

Hi I am Elizabeth My Mom had your name for this swap. I wanted to let you know today I mailed out a package to you. My Mom has been in the hospital for a while and was not able to complete some but I told her I would for her. She had sever Pneumonia and a couple weeks later suffered a stroke and is in a rehab facility. She unfortunately has MS as well and it made the minor stroke seem worse and she will be wheel chair bound it seems. Mom loves her crafts and she is in many many swaps between swap bot and yahoo groups and I am just now trying to catch up.

Again I/we are terribly sorry and know something is on its way to you and I hope you enjoy

Thanks you for understanding

Elizabeth for Jenna

alwaysjoy 01/11/2007 #

Mandy, Did you ever get swap presents? I certainly hope so you were the best sender ever! Thank you for such wonderfully thoughtful gifts!

craftynerd, I hope you have gotten all of you presents by now and are able to enjoy them!

user5076 01/16/2007 #

Thank you to the Secret Sister who sent me a care package when my Swap Partner did not. I've already put some special good/warm thoughts into my bag. I love the colors! I hope to get you as a partner to send to in a future swap!

user5076 01/16/2007 #

The person who was to have sent me something has noted her stuff as sent but to date I have received nothing from her. I will now rate accordingly and of course revise if I do receive something.

Zanara 01/19/2007 #

Lob I just received your package and Thank you very much! I was partnered with "nothing" so as you can imagine that is what I received! The book is a very neat idea, and I loved the "happy thoughts" pouch :) Thank you very much!

1CrazyQuilter 01/20/2007 #

Still have not gotten my last two packages :( I loved the first two, they were great. I hope my partner has not forgotten me.

the last couple of swaps have been no shows :(

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