Thank you Val! I love my Varuca Salt and all the goodies! The Golden Ticket is amazing!

Creepiest/Cute Oompa Loompa EVER!

My amazing package from Claire arrived yesterday. I received the coolest Oompa Loompa ever. I love that he is holding poor Mr. Wonka's head! He was tucked inside a Golden Ticket bag. Everything about this package is wonderful. The zombie food (almost gone already), the salt and pepper shakers, a beautiful crow ornament and those fun Halloween napkins are already in my kitchen and that adorable lady skeleton is hanging with her new beau who happens to be a pirate skeleton. 

I love the new Oompa Loompa song lyrics. I think I'll be singing this for a while

Thank you Claire! I love everything. You made my day.

Thank you Val for hosting another amazing swap 😃

Debbie 

My Oompa Loompa

 

 

Yarnigras! Annual Handmade Zombie Doll Swap!

 

                                           

I've wanted to do a "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" themed zombie doll swap for ages but always had other themes that screamed "do me first!"   Well, thanks to a little trial I decided it was high time!  

The cast of characters is a hoot and I could easily see zombie Oompa-Loompas cavorting through a rank chocolate river of death!  I mean, right?  

You get the idea so here is what we are swapping: 

1.)You will create one Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed zombie doll from your partner's choice list and then add 3 tuck ins (goodies) to round out the package.  

2.)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 before getting the tuck ins!

3.)The doll needs to be handmade and at LEAST 6 inches in height/length.   I have approved premade blank doll forms which are available to use as a base but you must hand make all the details and elements that make it into a zombie.  I found some at Joann's and Hobby Lobby.  One swapper asked if she could alter a regular doll and again, I'm okay with it...but it must be unrecognizable as it's "former self."  (If you have questions, ask!)

This is a USA swap only.
The sign up by date is August 17th so I can announce partners the following weekend.  (I retain the right to close the swap early if I choose so please don't wait to join up.)

Ship date is September 30th so the dolls can arrive to their new homes in time for people put out their Halloween decorations!  Feel free to ship earlier but PLEASE ship no later that 9/30/22.

Please note if an "angel" swap is needed for any reason other than crisis, that swapper will not be invited back.  An "angel" is someone other than the original partner who graciously steps in to fulfill the swap. 

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. Include phone if you would like texts regarding        upcoming swaps.
2. List of 3 favorite characters for your partner to choose 1 from. 
3. Choose either "creepy" or "cute" style.
4. Small list of things you collect for Halloween and Fall.

5. Colors you decorate with for Halloween and Fall.

Please note:

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

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

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!