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?

Dressed for winter......

I stumbled across this today while looking for inspiration. I adore vintage postcards with enchanted themes.......this one seemed appropriate to share......

a wee little gnome, coming home from a day's labor, eager to get into his little snow covered house and sit by the fire.......

I wonder if he has some German hot cocoa waiting or perhaps some gluehwine instead? hmmmmm

Partners assigned!

Greetings to all you swappers...

Just making sure everyone got their email today telling them who their partner is for the swap!

Get those creative juices flowing and make something amazing! Feel free to post winter related recipes, ornament ideas, etc. here....and to share sneak peeks!!!!

Please remember to ship your package out NO LATER than February 19th and to use delivery confirmation!