Thank you Iara!!

 Oh my goodness I don't even know where to start!! I was out of town for almost a week so when I returned, I had the best box waiting for me!! I absolutely loved all the little notes attached to each gift, and all the time and thoughtfulness put into it was so appreciated! Meet Mr Oogie Boogie! Isn't he the cutest!! The details are awesome!! And check out this globe! It might be hard to see but it is a little grave yard with a zombie coming out of the ground. Super cool. Iara ... I love everything you sent! Thank you so much!!💕💕

Thank you Debbie

 Kerry is having computer issues (I can totally relate!) and wanted me to post a thank you to Debbie for her amazing swap package.

As usual, Debbie went above and beyond!  Thank you Debbie!!!

Thank you Jill!

 

Thank you Jill for the great package.  

Nightmare Before Christmas nesting dolls . . . Absolutely AMAZING!

Jill also included so many fun tuck-ins . . . fabric, a bead garland, miniature figurines (love them), and a Jack Skellington coffee mug.  I LOVE coffee mugs!

I enjoy this swap so much.  Thank you Valery for organizing it and thank you to everyone who participates.  I get so excited when my package arrives . . . you would think it was Christmas.  :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

💜

Thank you Claire

 

Thank you, Claire! I just received the most amazing swap package!! Such a fun box to open with so many fantastic things inside. 

Sally is just amazing. She is going to hang with Oogie Bookie on my zombie shelf. Not only is she beautiful, she smells really good :) 

In the back, behind the garland are two little wind up toys. They are going to work with me. They are just what I need when my brain is overloaded LOL

Glow in the dark skeleton napkins! So fun. 

How can you not love this guy! So cute. 

So much fun stuff in this amazing package! The garland and towels... already in the kitchen

The skull of beads is so pretty, and the dish towels are already in the kitchen! 

Sally. So beautiful. Just perfect. 

Claire you made my day. Thank you!! 

Val, thank you for hosting. This swap is always so much fun. Such a great group of talented ladies. I am happy I get to be part of this group. 😊

Debbie

Jack’s House

 Jeanne came to visit so I gave her swap box to her already!

Here is what I made her:

I also made pink pumpkins out of a sweater and a crocheted one, the little pumpkins are made from recycled paper, full of seeds for next spring’s garden.   The witch hat was fun to make!

I’m pleased to say she loved it all!

Jack-1 Zombies -0

Yarnigras Annual Handmade Zombie Doll Swap

 

This year our theme is:

   "NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ZOMBIES!" 

This movie has been a "requested" theme for years.  And I do mean YEARS.  So THIS is the year!!!!

Here is what we are swapping: 

1.)You will create one Nightmare Before Christmas themed zombie doll from your partner's choice list and then add 3 tuck ins (goodies) to round out the package.  Guys, this is an EASY theme for our swap....ALL the characters already look like Zombies!    By the way, HomeGoods has loads of "NBC" themed goodies right now!

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.  

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 25 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 than 9/25/24.

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 text updates. 

2. List of 3 favorite characters for your partner to choose 1 character from.   

3. Choose either "creepy" or "cute" style.  Note: most of these guys are already CREEEEPY!  LOL.

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!

Thank you Debbie for this amazing Mather Nature Zombie. Created on an armature, she is poseable and can stand on her own. She can even hold a basket.

The details are amazing! Look in the folds of her dress...

The basket is deceptively cute...there are skulls(brains) for later stashed among the flowers!

Debbie made an amazing mother nature zombie! I'm thrilled to add it to my zombie horde.

Look at all of the amazing goodies. Trims, fabric, ephemera for mixed media crafting. I LOVE all of it! Debbie and I have opposite creative styles for zombies. I try to make creepy but they are always cute and Debbie makes wonderful creepy zombies. Debby really nailed this Mother Nature zombie for me. It's a great mix of zombie wounds, and bloodied up bits without being scary. I love it!

Debbie, thank you for such an amazing zombie and package! You are so talented!