“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.” -Ruth Stout

 A heartfelt thank you to Val for completely spoiling me in this swap!

I let out an audible "SQUEE!" with each item I lifted out of the box.

There is something for every aspect of gardening

Tools of the trade....the little striped binder is full of seed packs!

Whimsical garden touches..... a sweet water spike and TURTLES!

Something for curling up & dreaming about and planning my garden and a salsa mix to use with my harvest (the paper bag book made by Val has quotes, tips and recipes from Val - I love it!!) 

And if this isn't the most precious... I may just hang this above my kitchen sink so that I can enjoy them every day - Val is so talented with crochet!

Thank you again, Val - your swaps are always so much fun!!

xoxo

Shelly

Ladybugs galore!

 Thank you Shelly for my amazing swap box!   I am soooo excited to put my cute little ladybugs out!

Everything is perfect!  I’ll be flipping though the magazine today while eating those FROGS!   I’ll be hanging the sign outside🥰

Golfball ladybugs!!!!

"Garden Party"

 Hello my lovelies!  

Time for our second quarter swap!

Signups end March 23 and Ship date is May 3

What we are swapping:

*One handmade garden themed item and 2 garden themed tuck ins for a total of 3 items.*

As always, this is about being creative, not breaking the bank.  I suggest a $30.00 minimum before shipping.  You can create more than the one item, thrift, regift, etc.  HOWEVER, all items must be in good shape.  If it is vintage, please ensure that it is lovely and clean, etc.  Wrap all items to protect during shipping.

Please read your person/partner info before beginning.

This is a USA only swap.  If you want to participate, answer the following questions and email them to me: valpowery(at)yahoo.(com)

1. Small list of garden decorations and goodies you like (plant pokes, fairy houses, gnomes, yard signage, wall art, wind chimes, etc.)

2. Style of decorations (country, classic, shabby chic, whimsical)

3. Is this for a tiered tray? A container garden/patio? A yard garden?  

4. Small list of garden tools you use: twine, plant stakes (to write on), gloves, arm protectors, etc.

5. Ship date is AFTER EASTER but if you'd like it to be Easter themed, let your partner/person know....you can store it away for next year :-)

Thank you Jeanne!

 So sorry for the delay in sending my thank you. I was on vacation :) 

Thank you Jeanne for this amazing swap package. This heart is so beautiful. The picture doesn't do it justice and these gloves are warm and wonderful. The heart is going into my studio so I can enjoy it all the time. 

Thank you!!!

Debbie

Thank you Pat!

Thank you Pat for this great framed heart!  It reminds me of something my

mom made years ago.  I wish she was still here to see it.  

We have a cold, rainy week here and I am determined to still walk 

everyday - so I will be wearing these gloves today . . . along with my rain boots. 

Thank you so much!

 

Thank you Kerry

 Aw!  I loooove my “Cold Hands, Warm Heart” swap box from Kerry!!!  From hand made mittens and heart to socks and “wrapping” made out of fabric, what’s not to love?!  

Thank you Kerry for a lovely package!!!

"Cold Hands, Warm Heart Swap" hosted by Yarnigras!

 

              "Cold Hands, Warm Heart"

It's time for our first swap of 2025!!!        

What we are swapping:

1 handmade heart (it need not be a Valentine....just heart shaped)

1 pair of mittens, gloves, fingerless gloves....(not from dollar stores)

Check out your partner's profile for size, color and preference of style!

This is USA only due to shipping cost abroad.

Sign up closes January 11

Ship date is February 1    

email me at valpowery(at)yahoo(dot)com if you want to join.

Send me the answers to these questions:

Name and address

Hand size (S,M,L)

Color requested

Type favored