******THE SWAP IS NOW CLOSED!******
Last year I ran a 'Make Something Swap' here on Skulls & Ponies and it was such a hit that I thought I'd do another! (you can check out some of the handmade and swapped items here. There were so many amazing hand crafted things!)
What is a "Make Something Swap"?
Basically it means you make something and give it to someone else, and in return they make you a gift! There are so many amazingly talented crafters that follow my blog and everyone likes getting post right?
The Rules
- If you'd like to be part of the swap simply leave a comment on this post. Please make sure I have some way of contacting you so either leave your email address or feel free to email me with the details.
- The deadline for signing up is April 20th 2012. After that I'll pair up all of the swappers and introduce you via email. It's then up to you to swap addresses, and communicate with each other on what you would like to make.
- Please only sign up for the swap if you have time to commit to it! Aim to send your swap make within a month.
Advice on what to make
- Keep it small - unless you are a speedy maker!
- Email your swap partner - introduce yourself.
- Find out a bit about them and tell them a bit about you.
- Tell them what you like, what you don't like and what you might like to receive.
- Ask your swap partner what they like, tell them what kind of things you make.
There are loads of things you can make - it can be an embroidered picture, a knitted scarf, a sewn purse, a drawing, a handmade card, a necklace, a pincushion, a cushion cover - whatever you like!
If you are struggling for ideas then I'm happy to help.
Please feel free to share this post via twitter, facebook etc or blog about it. The more interest we get the better!
N.B. This is open internationally!
N.B. This is open internationally!
What a lovely idea! I would definately like to take part : ) My email is maxpounders@googlemail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is the very reason I fell in love with crafting. makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside :). Id love to take part. jen@origincoffee.co.uk x
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ReplyDeleteI would love to join in thanks
Kate xx
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Ooh amazing idea! I'd like to join in please. I'll DM you my email address on Twitter. @chillysmith
ReplyDeleteHello, I would love to be part of this. I knit wee creatures, can alter patterns if people have a favourite animal. Get in touch on pinktheatrebunny@hotmail.com x x
ReplyDeleteCount me in! I just have to get my thinking cap on now! :)
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Janey
I want to join in, please :) Missed out on the last one and all the swap stuff was amazing! Will probably do a cross-stitch (would be very helpful if you can pair me with someone who wants a picture of Hugh Laurie's face :p) xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm in. Lindsay.booth@gmail.com
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I would love to join in! I make lots of bits and bobs, but am a little obsessed with making little crochet bunnies at the moment! :D
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I would love to join in the swap again.
ReplyDeleteI shall start to plan right away. x
I'd love to be part of this!
ReplyDeleteEmail: jodes.downes@live.co.uk
So exciting!
Jodie x
I'd love to join in please! It's great that you have taken the time to organise this thank you! My email is lisarye hotmail.co.uk
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Lisa x
I'd like to sign up for sure! I love craft swaps!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, me please Fran!! So excited!! Email is sostacysews@yahoo.co.uk I'm probably looking at cross-stitching or sewing as my item, but happy to be swapped with anyone :o) xx
ReplyDeleteYes please!!!! Sales at craftyguider dot com or twitter @craftyguider
ReplyDeleteHi! I'd love to join in. I'm quite new to sewing again after 20 years so would sew a gift. Happy to receive anything but something sewn too, would be lovely! I'm on twitter as @sarahemms (original hey?!).
ReplyDeleteI love to join in too, this is a great idea, email me at ellie@handmadehomecrafts.com
ReplyDeleteCount me in Fran!
ReplyDeleteKate (Bluebell & Rosie)
Count me in Fran! You've got my email :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to take part! Tra@kuko.co.uk. Such a lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteMy god yes please!!!xx sophiewearing@hotmail.co.uk
ReplyDeleteDon't forget ME!!!! :-) YAY!
ReplyDeleteooh that was weir. It wouldn't let me post. Well, anyway - please can I be involved too? I like making things for other people :-) tis fun!
ReplyDeleteCount me in! Paperheartsgirls @ gmail
ReplyDeleteIm in. I love joining in and meet other talented crafters.
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Count me in again Fran! Stuwharrier(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI would love to take part!
ReplyDeleteI would love to take part in this :) Jessika.aston@googlemail.com
ReplyDeleteI'd like to join in too please! I knit mainly baby things but also planning on doing hats/handwarmers etc so whatever someone would prefer! I'm @thepurlyqueen on Twitter and thepurlyqueenatgmail.com. What a lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to take part in this swap! I would more than likely sew something for the swap.
ReplyDeleteI can be emailed here: sparklegirl.jen@gmail.com
hi, i'd love to take part! i'd sew something as i'm a dressmaker!! cherilyn.leeson@googlemail.com amazing idea btw!! x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fantastic idea i would love to be able to take part. i can paint, sculpt, draw, all that jazz and i would love to share any and all of the above.
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