Yarnigras! Annual Zombie Doll Swap!!!!

                                                                 

SURPRISE!   I'm hosting my annual Zombie Doll Swap a little early this year!  Feel free to spread the word!!!  

Can you believe I've been hosting Halloween/Zombie swaps for 12 years?  I'm sort of blown away.  I have made so many good friends through this old blog!!!  Okay, so on to the announcement, this year the theme is:

                    "MAD MAD MAD MEN ZOMBIES"

I've wanted to do a "Mad Men" style zombie doll swap for ages simply because my husband was in advertising so we watched (and loved) the show!  I finally decided this year is the year. Can you just see Don Draper as a zombie?  I mean, with the sheer amount of booze in his system, he already walked like one!

Here is what we are swapping: 

1.)You will create one cocktail/beverage themed zombie doll, complete with cocktail or beverage and then add a minimum of 3 tuck ins to round out the package.  

2.)Tuck ins need to be Zombie/Halloween/Cocktail/Beverage themed in nature.  The tuck ins can be handmade, purchased, thrifted, re-gifted, etc. as long as they are clean and undamaged. 

Please check out the answers to your partner's list to help you out.

3.)The doll is designer's choice this time.  It needs to be handmade and at LEAST 6 inches in height/length.  REMEMBER that the COCKTAIL is the main event here so it needs to be part of the doll.

This is a USA swap only.
The sign up close date is July 30th so I can announce partners that weekend or the first week of August.  I retain the right to close the swap early if I choose so please don't wait to join up.

Ship date is September 11th so the dolls can arrive to their new homes by the 1st week of October.

If you want to join leave a comment here and then email me at valpowery(at) yahoo(dot)com with the answers to these questions:

1. Name and address
2. List of 3 cocktails/beverages for your partner to choose 1 from. 
3. Colors you decorate with for Halloween 
4. Choose either "creepy" or "cute" style
5. List what you decorate with at Halloween
6. List any things you collect for Halloween/Fall for "tuck in" ideas.

Please read:

My swaps are made to encourage creativity, not bust the bank.  That being said, your package should equate to about $30.00 before shipping.  

Please create a zombie doll that you feel certain your partner will adore and wrap it up in Halloween colors. 

Also, be careful when wrapping items for shipping so they don't get damaged.  No one wants a busted up Zombie package. 
When shipping, I suggest using tracking and make note of the date mailed.  If the doll does not arrive within 10 business days of shipping, you will be responsible for making and sending a NEW zombie doll package.  

As always, thanks for participating and feel free to use the badge to help spread the word!

Thank You Stacey!

 

I recieved a huge box of goodies from my partner Stacey. She really spoiled me. Everything was nicely wrapped in red or white paper and red paperfill. RED is my favorite color, so the packaging alone made me so happy!!! Then I unwrapped everything and really felt so spoilled.

Stacey included all my favorites; chocolate, coffee, frosted cookies, cozy socks, a soft blanket, a diffuser with essential oils, a hat and ear warmer for the cold weather and a mug that reads "Anything is possible."

Stacey, thank you soooo much, I love everything!!!! Your package is on the way, I hope you will enjoy your goodies. I enjoyed shopping and creating for you.

Cold hands Warm hearts swap

                        Cold Hands Warm Heart!!

                            

I haven't hosted a regular swap in ages so here goes!

What we are swapping:

-A swap box worth $30-35 minimum, not including shipping.

-The package needs to have a minimum of 5 "Cold Hands, Warm Heart" items and at least one of these items has to be handmade.  (It doesn't matter how you break down the cost.  Buy 1 nice thing and make everything else; make 1 nice thing and buy everything else; spend a few bucks per item; etc.  (NO DOLLAR STORE ITEMS!)
 *This is not a Valentine's swap but if you want, you may add something "Valentinesy" to the package.

Then, you need to wrap each item up individually and include a note to your partner.
This is supposed to be a pretty package!

As always, my swaps are meant to challenge your creativity, not bust your budget.  That being said, your package should be valued at $30-35 BEFORE shipping.  NO regifting unless is it something the person has mentioned on their list if you want to add it as an extra item you think they would like. If you send a re-gifted item, it MUST be clean and brand new looking.

This is a USA only swap.  I will not angel this swap.  If someone flakes, they are banned from joining ANY of my other swaps.
The join by date is January 8th.  I will email your partner info the following week.

The shipping date is February 6th.  Please use delivery confirmation or priority mail so you can track your packages.

You may send earlier but no later than that.

Okay, so if you want to join along, simply email me your name and address at valpowery(at)yahoo(dot)com.  I'll reply and then send an email confirming everyone right before the swap.  You'll need to reply to any emails I send during the course of the swap.

When you email me you need to answer these questions:

1) Full name and physical address

2) Your favorite colors to wear 

3) Things you use to keep cozy (scarves, blankets, etc.)

4) What hot beverages do you drink? Be specific...if you drink caffeine free, note it.

5) Do you like candles...if so, what flavor? Do you like a good soak in the tub?  If so, what scent do you like in the tub?

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 All ornaments have arrived, been mixed up and shipped out!  

It's Good To Meet You Mr Grinch !!!!

 

This green bundle of pure zombie goodness has taken up residence in my patch !!!

He has settled down well and fits right in.

Thank you Iara for this treasure - I LOVE HIM !!!

Look at him nestled in there amongst his brain eating friends !!!

Iara spoilt me with lots of other fun goodies .... yarn, kitchen goodies (some of my most favorite things ever) !!! Hand sanitizers - can't get enough of those given I work with preschool kiddos every day :-)

And some goodies to display on my tiered trays.

Thank you SO much Iara for spoiling me, and to Val for putting together another AMAZING swap ..... this has become one of my highlights each year !!!

Undead Bluefish . . .

Look at this amazing "undead bluefish" . . . sitting in his own fish bowl full of victims.

He is AMAZING!!!  I wish you all could see him in person.  He is so great!

(My family may be tiring of me walking around saying, "One fish, Two fish, Undead Bluefish."

I keep looking at him just because he makes me smile!  He has glitter and sequins . . . and he is so cute!

We all must agree . . . that zombies can be cute!

Shelly did an amazing job!  Here is undead bluefish sitting among his tuck-ins.

Here is undead bluefish sitting with his fellow zombies!

This swap is so much fun!  Thank you Val for hosting it!

My name is ze Lorax, I speakz for the braaaaaiins.

As I was running late, I held off opening my box from Kerry until I had my package sent out to her. Oh my goodness, what a delight from the first look! Such awesome presentation, and wonderful goodies. 

I especially love these Jack and Sally sock pumpkins and feel so inspired about how to handle my overgrown stash of worn-out socks.

I was thrilled with this AMAZING Lorax! The bones are an especially unique touch. And those teeth!

Thank you Kerry for this guy who definitely meets the definition of "creepy cute." He makes me smile every time I walk past him. 

And thank you Val for hosting what is a wonderful tradition for me. I was sad to have to bow out last year, but am grateful to be back. 

Love, iara