Monday, 4 November 2013

Handmade Christmas Decoration Swap

 

I have decided to organise a little Christmas swap and hope that some of you may join me?! I think it would be so lovely to hand make a Christmas decoration/ornament for a fellow blogger and then to receive one in return in the post. I love getting mail...especially happy mail!

 

So, the decoration should be handmade, in any way you like, you could use crochet, knitting, paper crafting, sewing...the possibilities are endless! It doesn't have to be anything too elaborate...simple is good especially since we are all extra busy at this time of year. There is absolutely no obligation to add anything else to your parcel for your swap partner, unless you especially want to...the decoration/ornament and a little hand written note or card is great.

 

Please leave a little note in the comments if you want to join in, and if you could also let me know where in the world you are and if you are happy to post overseas or not, that would also be really helpful. I will leave it open until next Tuesday, the 12th November, when I will pair people up and post details here.

 

I am really quite excited, I love the idea of making something especially for someone else which they will hopefully enjoy having in their home this Christmas and maybe in years to come!

X

 

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40 comments:

  1. Plain Jane4 November 2013 at 14:57

    Yes please I think this is a great idea - I'd love to have a go but would rather not post overseas x Jane

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  2. Amy at love made my home4 November 2013 at 15:03

    I think this is a lovely idea Marianne, and would like to take part, I would prefer to post within the UK. Thank you for organising this! xx

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  3. Clicky Needles4 November 2013 at 15:44

    I'm in! Prefer UK please.

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  4. Unknown4 November 2013 at 15:57

    I'd love to join in! And I'm happy to post anywhere in the world...Cx

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  5. Georgina4 November 2013 at 16:54

    I'll give it a go - don't know if I'll be any good! Better say UK - don't want folk in foreign climes being put off!!!! X

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  6. Unknown4 November 2013 at 16:59

    I'd love to join in - I'll post anywhere. xx

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  7. Kimberley 4 November 2013 at 18:13

    Very keen. I am in New Zealand and happy to post worldwide

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  8. Jo4 November 2013 at 18:55

    I am in! We are making wooden curtain ring wreaths at craft club this week so I would love to have a recipient. I will post anywhere too. Jo x

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  9. RedSetter4 November 2013 at 19:25

    Hi Marianne, many thanks for stopping by and especially for naming the coffee shop which I will definitely need to pop into.

    The ornament swap sounds like fun and I'd love to be included. I'll post anywhere.

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  10. jabbott4 November 2013 at 19:34

    Im in too, will be happy to post any where in the the UK only.This is a fantastic idea X

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  11. Jille4 November 2013 at 21:24

    I would love to join! UK only please
    Jille x

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  12. Mezz4 November 2013 at 21:40

    oh I would love to do this! yay. I just officially got excited about Christmas!
    im in Australia and will post anywhere!! mezz

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  13. Old Magnolia Tree4 November 2013 at 22:17

    Count me in too please. It's such a lovely idea. I'm in Ireland and will post to anywhere.
    Rosie.

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  14. Joy4 November 2013 at 22:46

    It's such a lovely idea Marianne and so good of you to arrange it! Although I commented in your last post that it would suit me better to join a swap after Christmas I have since reconsidered - so please count me in and I'll post to anywhere! Thank you, hugs, Joy xo

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  15. Unknown4 November 2013 at 23:37

    Hi Marianne sounds like a lovely idea - let me have a little think about what I could make.....
    Marianne could you get in touch with me when you can through my blog you can leave a message on my gmail at the bottom of my blog, thanks so much
    Big hugs
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  16. tlcukjourney5 November 2013 at 03:04

    I would love to join and and very happy to post overseas!
    tammy.chrzan@yahoo.com
    Tammy x

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  17. Unknown5 November 2013 at 06:55

    I would love to take part, I spent this making decorations with friends! I'm happy to post around the world to spread the Christmas love! x

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  18. Unknown5 November 2013 at 08:48

    Plain Jane sent me here...would love to play, prefer UK, thanks. Eco Ethel xx

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  19. Luisa Holistic Massage & Healing5 November 2013 at 09:03

    It's a lovely idea, shame that I am in the middle of all the moving somewhere....I don't have an address so...maybe next time for me :)

    Have a nice week darling!

    Lluisa x

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  20. Hannapat5 November 2013 at 09:13

    Oh I would so love to join in, but I am so busy with the prep for my stall at the end of the month, that I don't know how I can fit it in, but I am going to say YES all the same, but won't be able to post overseas only because of time constraints. Lovely idea, which is sure to bring a little sparkle to the festive season. When do we need to post by?? Xoxo

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  21. leeanne5 November 2013 at 10:36

    Hi I would love to join in -as I am overseas already I am happy to post anywhere!

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  22. Carol5 November 2013 at 11:32

    Hi I would lone to join in and will post anywhere.
    I have been following and enjoying your blog for a while now but not joined, have now.
    Carolx

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  23. Nicole5 November 2013 at 22:11

    Oooh it's a lovely idea! I don't think I'll have time to get involved but I'm looking forward to seeing what people share with each other

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  24. Unknown5 November 2013 at 22:42

    Hi Marianne if you go down to the very bottom of my blog you will find a contact form there - is there a way I can contact you? Big hugs
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  25. Anonymous6 November 2013 at 13:14

    I would love to join in the festive fun..........money's a bit tight at the moment so just UK posting for me please.

    Lovely blog by the way.

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  26. Penny6 November 2013 at 21:59

    Hi Marianne
    Sounds like a sweet idea, please count me in. Posting in the UK only, thanks xox Penny

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  27. Jessie's Needle6 November 2013 at 23:28

    Count me in. I'd prefer uk, but am willing to post overseas.
    S xx

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  28. Joyful7 November 2013 at 05:34

    It sounds like lots of fun. I would love to participate. I live in Canada and am willing to post anywhere in the world!

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  29. monique's mess7 November 2013 at 12:13

    I had fun doing a swap last year and would be pleased to join along with all you lovely folk. I live in Australia and will post overseas/

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  30. Deb Hickman8 November 2013 at 15:53

    What a great idea, I would love to join in the fun. I will post UK or overseas. Deb x

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  31. katysclutter9 November 2013 at 17:30

    Hi Loved to join in and will post overseas! Katy x

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  32. Clare10 November 2013 at 10:41

    Yay this is a great idea, been mulling it over and yes would love to join in, will have to say posting to the uk only as my energy levels will mean I need all the time there is to complete my little make.
    Clare x

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  33. the woolly dog11 November 2013 at 17:25

    Have just come over from plain jane, sounds like an interesting idea, thank you, I'm happy to send anywhere in the world. x

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  34. littlewoollie12 November 2013 at 05:03

    Hello Marianne, I hope it is not too late to join in your swap, I have just come across it today! I would love to make something christmassy for someone, I am in Australia but don't mind where I send to. Julie x

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  35. BethL12 November 2013 at 08:22

    Hi! My name is Beth, live in Australia, will post anywhere. I'd love to join!

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    1. Ladybird Diaries12 November 2013 at 15:01

      Fab! How do I contact you though?
      X

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    2. BethL13 November 2013 at 00:59

      Oh am I too late? I don't have a blog... but I do have an email?? beth.l.locke@gmail.com - Beth

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  37. Unknown26 November 2013 at 06:30

    Hi Marianne,
    I thought I replied to you through email. OOPs it may have not gone through. I am still keen to do christmas swap.
    Does the Christmas decoration need to be my own design or can I make something from someone else's pattern?
    Lisa

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    1. Ladybird Diaries26 November 2013 at 13:05

      No worries! That's great, I have left you a little message on your blog...
      Marianne xx

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