Sneak Peek ……

Who doesn’t love creating a wound or two !!!!!
 

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Sneak peek!

 Since this is a  SECRET swap, don’t forget to upload a few sneak peeks!   This one starts out as cute cupcake liners….

For INSPIRATION!!!!!

Thank you Shelly

 Jeanne received a cute little Irish lass from Shelly and asked me to post a thank you for her.  She is really happy her little collection is growing. Siobhan is precious!

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!

Meet Sue...

 OMG! Lara sent me the coolest Zombie and an amazing package of goodies. Seriously, even the box my zombie shipped in is decorated! 

The box!!!

 I've named her Sue, she insisted. She is adorable, with her flamingo float and a drink in her hand. Let's face it, being a zombie is hard work so drinks are necessary. Sue's vacation was cut short by the apocalypses so she is making the best of it. Floating in the pool, taking in the sun, hoping for a cute guy, I mean zombie, to join her 

Sue

The tucks in are fabulous! The fabric she is sitting on, a roll of fabric ribbon in a nautical theme, some gears and keys, beautiful sea glass, shells, little wooden signs, fun pain brushes, the tiniest spatulas ever, a wonderful flamingo ornament, the grosses gummies I have ever seen... I love them, and a few other bits :) And to protest the package from the sticky worms... Lara put them in the coolest baggie ever! 

I'm almost afraid to open these :) 

Seriously Cool Baggie! 

Everything was packaged with care and Lara even included the history of where some of these things came from... Lara's stash, her mom's stash and even her grandmother's stash... to say I am honored is an understatement. 

Lara, thank you for this wonderful zombie package. You spoiled me with this and you made my whole week!!