A while ago, I mentioned that I signed up to do a swap. I love swaps! Here's how they work:
- Usually, there's a theme. Mamarazzi chose favorite things. Tausha did one with items starting with the first letter of your first name. Some are holiday oriented. A theme makes it easier to get some cool items together.
- Then you swap names and addresses. You won't always be getting a package from the same person you send one to; depends on the host.
- Assemble your package! You can individually wrap each item, include a detailed explanation of why each item is in there or just ship the thing and hope it arrives safely.
- Packages are shipped by a certain date.
- Blog about what you get when it arrives.
What can I say? This woman is a pro at these swaps! She included a card and an explanation for each item (sorry I didn't do that to explain my randomness...).
See that adorable apron in the back? It's reversible! Boo has already asked if she can wear it. I said No.
Okay, so this is what she sent: Adorable apron, nail polish, Bath & Body Works shower gel, pouf, reusable tote bag, FruitBu snacks, bluebonnet seeds, Stride gum, Sour Patch candies, Nivea lip balm, baking soda, Sharpie pens, and a Zero candy bar. Not pictured are some Dove chocolates which I may have been consuming rapidly...
My partner totally topped me.
And now I am hooked...I just signed up for another swap! This time, the theme is craft supplies and it's hosted by April.
21 comments:
A craft swap? I would fail.
What a great idea! How fun to get a package in the mail. Nivea chap stick is my favorite!
How fun is that? I am not brave enough to join in on these things. I would be the loser that forgot, got sick, or my package would get lost in transit and I would look like a jerk!
I keep thinking I want to do one of those, but I haven't been brave enough. Either the package I received would be so great, I would feel like a total loser about the one I sent out. OR, the one I sent out would rock and I wouldn't get mine, or it would be the suckiest package of the whole swap.
What a fun exchange! Looks like some great items.
How fun!! I would love to do one of these, but I'm scared I would fail miserably and the person getting the pkg would be SOOO disapppointed. Besides that, when would I have time!!??
The chocolate wouldn't have lasted at my house, either!
Looks like some great goodies! I love the reusable bag with bluebonnets on it. I am from TX and I just love bluebonnets!
I sent my gal polish and lip balm, too!
Awesome loot! Wasn't it fun???
your partner really sent you a lovely package. so cool!!
i am taking votes on my blog right now for the theme for the next swap. there is a poll on my sidebar. come and weigh in!
i will be hosting the next swap in April!
You got some great stuff! I will be posting mine soon. I can't wait for the next one! :D
What a haul .. I am sure she will love what you sent too .. I dont think I sent explanations of my favs ... oh well ..next time!
I love your gifts...and I wanna wear the apron too..ha
Enjoy
Great goodies ~ I signed up for the craft swap too !
Wow! You made out like a bandit! Looks like some awesome stuff!!!! Sounds like a fun idea.
You really got some great treats! Mamarazzi is the best at matching up compatible swap partners!
How fun!
What a great swap.
Thanks for my lovely package! I loved the wrapping paper used...and the tags on each item was very clever. (archiving for next time)
Is it sad that I'm totally psyched about the fry sauce?! Oh, how I miss you my lovely fry sauce... I ALWAYS have to get some sort of fries when I venture to Utah, just so I can eat some yummy fry sauce. :D
hmmm the baking soda, thats interesting why baking soda? i enjoyed the swap as well..
This was so fun I can not wait for the next one. Visit my site http://jagwonderfullife.blogspot.com/
and see what I got. Your gifts were so cool.
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