Crafty Secret Partners

I am looking forward to this swap. For my partner some things I like are: retro; vintage; classic art; architecture; colors red, blue, tans; embellishments Metals, cats, dogs and rabbits, ribbons

Some things I do not like are: bright colors; anything related to children; nudes, anything r or x rated

I hope the other partners will post their likes and dislikes so we know what to send!!

paula

My likes are pretty much listed in my profile. May I also add that things that sparkle and/or glitter & shine, rate high on my list as well. I am currently in search of items to use to illustrate a book I am making for a friend with the theme of: In the Garden. If you have any snips of green papers, fabrics, or ribbons sitting around I am trying to collect some. In truth, I will truly be happy with anything I get. LOVE the idea of small weekly surprises. Lets get artfull!! Laura (Lark 2006)

Ooh, this sounds really fun! :-) Anyway, I stay In sunny Singapore so packages takes about 8 weeks to arrive :l So sorry to whoever my partner is. But well, I'll promise to send it on time and as early, so you can receive it on time :D

Just for my partner, I do alot of childrens' illustration and lots of little hand stitching :-) Check out handmadelove.livejournal.com for more snippets of what I do.

Things that makes me smile in glee: Horses or pony related stuff! papers or cotton fabrics with vintage or clean simple repeated patterns, childrens' storybooks ( fav writer includes Roald Dahl), red and aqua, moleskin notebooks, coloured pens and anything fish or bird related.

Things that make me go hmmmmm: slugs worms and all things slimy, neons, furry or glitter overloaded stuff, and I don't quite fancy purple. haha :D

Happy swapping people!

thanks to all who have left comments thus far. I hope it's understood that packages coming from other countries may take a little time to get there. But it'll get there eventually!

lin

Clarification: The swap BEGINS on September 23. All items must be MAILED by October 26. Received swaps may take longer for those who are overseas.
hope this helps

lin swap hostess

This sounds like a great swap. I'm always finding things that would be great for artwork but can't keep everything I find. I'd love to pass things along to someone else. I hope the person I am matched with has posted what they like/don't like or has information in their profile so I can send my partner something he/she enjoys.
I love being able to use items from nature in my artwork -- seeds, leaves, sand, pebbles, etc. I also love using beads, fibers, and charms. I love photos of nature, too.
I do not like "vintage" or Asian-themed items. I like modern, real images rather than drawings or cartoons.

i am so looking forward to this. i love all kids of art including scrapping, quilting, watercolors, altered books and collage. i love scraps!!! scraps of paper, scraps of fabric, buttons, and cast off's that can be used in art. i am new to these swaps, but promise to be a good swapper! http://dreamcreateshare.blogspot.com/

I mailed out the first package to my partner today enjoy who ever you might be Cathy Jewell

To My Swappin' Sistah in Anaheim,

Got your envie and loved everything in it. You even read my comments about what I am trying to find these days.I am really liking this swap! Appreciate the time and thought you took on my behalf. Thank you and love from Laura/Lark 2006

I've sent one envie already, and am sending another tomorrow--hope my SS likes what she's getting--I'm guessing at what you might like.

A note to all: please post when you've received and please comment on what you're getting--this will help your partner know what you can use and can't use

i got mine! yummy goodness! thanks bunches for everything! i will send another out tomorrow. fun, fun, swap! everyone have a good week!

I mailed my first envelop last Monday. I'll be sending out another this Monday. I hope my crafty friend enjoys what I am sending.

I've mailed my first two packages (together, I'm afraid, as I thought I was a little late getting started.) Now am pulling together items for package 3, and it's great fun. Thanks to my partner, whose first two packages I've received. Mary Barber

I received mine from my partner--thanks for the blue thingys--I love little doodads like that!

I mailed my first two out together and have received a wonderful package full of amazing goodies!

I will be mailing out another package to my CSS--hope you like it!

To my Crafty Secret Pal,

I think I may have confused you with my Secret Sister swap pal! I received 2 envelopes from you and you signed them SS so I thought that meant Secret Sister.

My swap buddy over at Secret Sister is very confused now because I've thanked her twice for packages she never sent!

So, now I thank you, Crafty Secret Pal, I have two envelopes filled with crafty goodness that I can experiement with. I've never really done paper crafts before. My plans are to try to do an ATC or to embellish some Moleskin journals I have.

I'll post pictures on my blog when I get it done.

Deborah http://deedeenetblog.blogspot.com/

I've received two packages from my partner. Thank you so much !!

I'm mailing Package #3 to my crafty secret sister! Hope you are liking what you get and can have fun with the items. If you can, post things you like so that I can spoil you with my final package

lin

Hello ladies, I received 2 packages of great goodies, thank you so much. I mailed out my second package to my Crafty SS enjoy Cathy Jewell

I mailed out package 3 today. I hope my partner has received my packages. Nothing has arrived yet from my partner, but I had an address change which may be holding up things.

Hello Crafty Secret Pal,

I wanted to tell you that I bought a special journal to try out my new talents with your gifts. I bought a small sized moleskin journal. I'll post the pictures of what I've done on my blog so you can see my progress!

Thank you! Deborah http://deedeenetblog.blogspot.com/

Hello: My (not so) secret crafty pal sends items in highly imaginative containers! I've received three already. Thanks much. Mary Barber

P.S. Why not so secret? The return address on the envelope gives it away, I'm afraid ... not a problem for me at all. :)

I received two packages today. The post office finally decided to forward the packages. Now I have some fun papers and ribbons to play with this weekend. Yippee!

To my crafty secret pal,

Thanks for my 3rd package. It is filled with wonderful buttons, snaps, ribbons, stamps and goodies for me to explore a new craft with.

When this is all done, please share with me your secrets to organization! You are so prompt and thoughtful.

Thank you Deborah

I'm mailing out package #4 to my partner. Hope you like what I'm choosing.

Deborah's comments re organization made me think--I'm not particiuarly organized even though I am a Virgo (lol)--I guess I just know I have to do something and do it. But I am learning to make lists of things I have to do at the young age of 46! lin

I sent out package number 4 today. I hope they are arriving safe and sound and deliver lots of smiles and inspiration.

To my Crafty Secret Sister,

I got yet another package today! Thank you again, so many goodies. With this package I think I'm going to decorate a treasure box.

I'm putting my final package to my Crafty Secret Partner in the mail today ... what fun this has been! Thanks so much, Lin, for creating this swap.

I'll be mailing my final package on Monday, most likely. I've enjoyed organizing this swap and hope people have enjoyed themselves

lin

I have receieved three bundles from my crafty secret sister. thanks bunches!

I received a wonderful package of fabric pieces from my secret crafter. How did she know I was just getting into fabric postcards and could use the fabrics!? ;-)

My final package is making it's way out to my partner tomorrow. This has been a great swap. I've really enjoyed it. I hope my partner has, too.

Dear Swap Sister,

Thank you for your very generous envelope filled with loads of stuff! Thank you also for understanding my total lack of awareness with paper crafting and the confusion I had about what I was to do with the treats you sent, I'm a knitter and I've never done ATCs or scrapbooks.

Deborah

I received an amazing package of charms yesterday. Wow! My secret crafty partner spoiled me with great presents. Thank you so much! In a swap like this, I wish I could give more than 1 perfect rating.

I have mailed out my last 3 packages in the past week I hope everything has been ok. Enjoy Cathy Jewell

To my partner,

I am so sorry but I just put your lasst package in the mail. I just kept finding things that I wanted to include, so I hope you will forgive me when you do finally receive it.

Roberta, you have nothing to be sorry about. You sent me all wonderful things and you sent me 6 packages in all. I couldn't believe everything you fit into the box I received today. It was like getting a stocking full of wonderful goodies. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You are amazingly generous!