Yarnigras' Annual Zombie Doll Swap! REGISTRATION CLOSED!

                                                                           

         

It's that time of year again!   I'm hosting my annual Zombie Doll Swap!  Feel free to spread the word!!!  This year we are swapping Zombies from our favorite Dr. Seuss book.

This swap will make you look at your favorite Dr. Seuss book in a whole new light! Just imagine Yertle or Gertrude or Bartholemew as zombies.  

Here is what we are swapping:  


1.)You will create one "Seuss character" zombie doll for your partner and then add a minimum of 3 tuck ins to round out the package.  The doll is to be at LEAST 6 inches in height/length.
 
*The add 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.  This will help you.   

This is a USA swap only.
The sign up close date is August 20th so I can announce partners that weekend.  I retain the right to close the swap early if I choose.
If interested, please don't wait to join up.

Ship date is September 26th so the dolls can arrive to their new home by the 1st week of October.

If you want to join, grab the badge if you have a blog, 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 Dr. Seuss books/characters for your partner to choose (one) 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 or hobbies you have 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 bucks before shipping.  Please create a zombie doll that you feel certain your partner will adore.  (Wrap it up in Halloween colors.) 

Also, be careful when wrapping items for shipping so they don't get damaged.  
When shipping, I suggest using tracking.  If the doll does not arrive within 10 business days, you will be responsible for making and sending a NEW zombie doll package.  Any flakers will be banned from future swaps.

Coming soon....

are you brave enough to go into the nursery?

Hootin Cute . . .

This box came at a perfect time. ON my birthday (Oct. 29th)! (did you plan that Shawnee)?

I was/am so tickled :) I got my owl ornie that was cutely tucked in my brand new apron pocket. Lookie at that owl! *~HOOT HOOTIN' CUTE!~* A nice orange backdrop with images of ravens, owls and black cats. Totally HALLOWEEN! Polka dots & ric rac *squeals*. Got some Halloween baking cups, awesome chipboard, Halloween mini card set, some papers and stickers! *swoons*
SHAWNEE - Thank you so much! You spoiled me rotten :) I love my owl! I love my apron and extras! Thank you ~ Thank you ~ Thank you! <3

My Mouse is in the House...

Playing Catch up... This is my September goodie from my partner Natalie in Australia!


Ha- I love my stripe-y mouse! :) Got some yummy lemon tea - perfect as the nights are getting chilly around here. A mouse cookie cutter- how awesome is THAT! *squeals* I love me some cookie cutters! Also some garden pumpkin seeds. Will do that next Spring.
Thank you so much Natalie! I love everything :)
~S~

Sigmund . . .

I've been having a lot of fun with Val's "Year of Enchantment" swap. Where every month there is a new theme for making ornaments for our swap partners.
My contribution to August's "Year of Enchantment" swap hosted by Valerie was August's theme was: OCTUPI.
At first I thought - yipes - these are some seriously small tentacles to work with, but once I got the hang of it - it was a breeze and fun to do!
My partner Courtney loves Brown/Pink color combos and I knew that's what I'd make!


I loved how it turned out! I sent some extras - Swedish Red Fish gummy candies and glittered "C" fridge magnets.
Lucky us - we've been paired up on a handful of swaps and Courtney makes the most creative stuff.
Here's what I got from Courtney . . . so caute! :)

A female blue octupi with a sweet lil' pink bow in her hair and green sequins! My extras are a travel tin sewing kit and some doll yarn hair which I can use. Thank you so much Courtney! :) I love everything! :)

The Mermaids I Made

Here is what I sent to Courtney. Thanks for being so patient Courntey...I had a killer UTI for 2 weeks, but now I'm getting better.

Here is the ornament I made for her. I used the lid to an Altoids can and then some old beads and seashells I had. I tried to make the mermaid deminsional by cutting out different layers of her and then added different colors of glitter on her tail.

Then instead of sending a lot of little things to Courtney I used some vintage bathing beauty fabric I had and added it to a tote bag for her to use. Now on to the gnomes~~~~

What I sent Sherry :-)

Miss Sherry has been a little under the weather, BUT she did get her package.. so I thought I would post the contents of the package I sent  her for you all to see :-)

This is the ornament I sent her.. it's embroidered from a BadBird pattern with some vintage lace as a hanger:

I also sent her this bag of lace for her stash:

And this necklace I made with a handblown glass pendant.. the colors reminded me of water.. to go along with the mermaid theme..

Finally I sent this necklace earring set.. the pendant is hard to see in the pic, but it's green shell.. also going along with the theme.. guess I was in a jewelry making kinda mood :-)

I can't wait to get started on the next theme.. this on-going swap has been awesome and Val is a doll for all the hard work she puts in for us :-) Hugs to Val!!

Check THIS Out!!

Pop over to my blog and check out one of the most exciting swaps of the year!

I know you'll all be so excited!

Seriously.....

it is exciting news!

Talk About Being Spoiled!!

I received this wonderful package from Jeanne the other day. She not only sent one birdie ornament, but 3 pretty little birds.

Jeanne also sent me another bird that she made and a ton of goodies. Check out those little wooden cherries. They look so real!

and then the cute bag that was FILLED with lace.

Thank you Jeanne!!!!

My Unique Toadstool

I received a wonderful March swap package from Rami the other day. It was all wrapped up so pretty and Christmasy.

Here is what was inside

I love the toadstool! It is cooper with beading on it. I thought it was so unique and so pretty! I love copper and for my second toadstool in my new collection I think this one is perfect. My first toadstool was one I won from one of our wonderful hostess, Val's giveaways. I think I am going to be addicted now!

Ramie also sent me the cutest little Easter candles, a postcard, yummy chocolates and some of the most wonderful vintage sewing supplies. I definitely feel spoiled! Thank you so much Ramie for such a wonderful swap package!!

WoOhOo . . . I got my January YoE goodies . . .

I got my package today! My swap partner Robin L. sent me some fun goodies!




WoOhOo! I love this one. A ribbon Pinecone!
Can you guess why? It's HALLOWEEN colors folks! Yeah baby!
Robin says that this is the first time she's done ribbon work like this. I never would have guessed. It's awesome!


Some goodies to enjoy! a hand sewn zipper fabric bag, some cute magnets, a handmade blue sled ornie, a golden pinecone pendant/mini ornie and a package of Faerie and enchanted buttons! I've never seen these and they're cute!
Thank you so much Robin L. I love everything. I loved having you as a partner!

On a side note- I did my part in feeding the birdys this month!


I sliced some oranges and tied them up to the branches! I haven't seen any birds stop by so I wonder if it's the wrong treat for the wrong birds? Hmmm!

I also crumbled up some bread and scattered them around the trees in our side front yard. They came and ate those up right away- I wasn't fast enough to get a snapshot. But I did my part and they were happy! I'm doing more bread crumbs tomorrow too!

Stay Warm!

Be Enchanted!

Enchanted Goodness and a Little Plug

I received a nice package from my January partner, none other than Val herself. I love the crocheted acorns and the pinecone ornament is really cute! I can't wait to make a special little tree up for all of my new ornaments! Val also sent me some cute little ladybug cupcake picks and some yummy tea. Thanks Val!!!

Also, I just wanted to do a little plug on my daughter, Mallory's, Valentines Swap for Kids. You just have to send 5 cards to 5 different people and you will receive 5 cards back. They can be store bought, bought and altered or handmade. Just send me an email (sherryreneew@hotmail.com ). Mallory still needs at least 2 more people to participate.

Thanks!!!