I’m just going to jump right in the swap!! I LOVE watching happy mail videos, snail mail, advent calendar and the likes! I LOVE seeing the initial presentation and seeing the mysterious individual packages – so pretty!!!

This is what I had in mind when creating this swap. We are sending happy mail to each other!! We wont know what we are going to get – until it arrives! Plus ALL  the packaging will be sent so you cant see it until you open it – so secret!   So fun, right?? This is super easy and gives you a LOT of room in creative freedom. The only challenge is picking a theme. Either Shabby Chic or Clean and Simple. Check out the Intro VIDEO for IDEA of what this craze is all about and more information.

Please remember to do your best, don’t be skimpy be fair   Here is a brief list of SOME ideas that you could do for your entry: 3X3 NOTE CARDS WITH ENVELOPES, PAPER TASSELS, DANGLES, ROSETTES, DIE CUTS/EPHEMERA, EMBELLISHMENTS, ALTERED CLOTHES PINS, PENNANTS, FABRIC | PAPER FLOWERS..ETC.

If you are doing a GOODIE BAG – the item must be equivalent to $5. This still must be wrap in the same packaging as above. You can also watch the swap from 1.5 years ago – great inspiration. You can find it here:

Enough rambling – let’s get into the details – shall we???

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****ONCE YOU HAVE A CONFIRMED SPOT, CHECK BACK FOR GROUP INFO****

GROUP ASSIGNMENTS ARE POSTED BELOW

•  Sign up for the swap by leaving a comment on THIS video. You must have a YouTube channel to join with crafty videos uploaded, US only and not have been late/flaked in the last swap.
• You will be in groups of 5 – so make and send 4 separate sets
• Choose a theme – SHABBY or CLEAN AND SIMPLE
• Make a handmade item of your liking. Some ideas are given in the video and in post ABOVE (preferred)  OR
• Package up a GOODIE – must be equivalent to $5 (package the same as the handmade item)
• Wrap and Package each swap pretty and individually – BE SURE THAT YOU CONCEAL THE SWAP ITSELF
• Please NUMBER your swap with the number you are listed in your group. If you are in group #1 person #4 – then label your swap with#4
• Must include a Pennant\Tag decorated to add to your packages.
• Must include a hang element on the Pennant\Tag. Sentiment not necessary.
• The swap must be SAME OR SIMILAR
• PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND YOUTUBE NAME ON THE PACKAGES.
• Do you BEST work – make something YOU would like to receive.

****POSTAGE/SHIPPING INFORMATION****

SWAPS MUST BE SHIPPED BY : SEPTEMBER 24TH

PLEASE BE ON TIME AND SEND YOUR SWAP TO:

TMIKA PLAIR-ONEAL

PO BOX 26212

ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

POSTAGE – PLEASE READ!!!You must send $8.00 in CASH, STICKY STAMPS or PAYPAL (FRIENDS AND FAMILY) Iamdestined@live.com (LEAVE A COMMENT – IF YOUR NAME DOESN’T MATCH)

Your swap package must be able to fit inside a USPS padded priority envelope. If your swap does not fit in a mailer – please send an additional $10 to help offset the cost of shipping to the rest of the group and buying bigger padded envelopes. REMEMBER to add your legal name, YouTube name and swap info in the comments section on PAYPAL.

That is it!! I do hope you enjoy this swap and sign up! Please put your best foot forward and USE your supplies!! I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone creates!!

Hugs,

Tmika

GROUP ASSIGNMENTS

(REMEMBER TO NUMBER YOUR SWAP ACCORDINGLY)

SHABBY GROUP 1 (SHIPPED)

1. DIVA DOLL FLAWLESS
2. SONYA WINSTON
3. CRAFTING WITH CON CRUZ
4. WITH HIS GIFTS
5. GEMZISLE

SHABBY GROUP 2 (SHIPPED)

1. BECKY LONG
2. CREATIVE DESIGNS BY JESSICA *
3. MARIPOSA
4. KATHY KEIMIGS’S CRAFTS
5. CAROL BUFFINGTON

SHABBY GROUP 3 (SHIPPED)

1. JELLY BEAN JUNCTION
2. GREEN T DESIGNS CO*
3. NY’S SOULFUL CREATIONS
4. BOXIE BELL *
5. SABRINA KAYE COUNTRY CRAFTER

CLEAN & SIMPLE GROUP 1 {SHIPPED}

1. GINGER PANA
2. ANNA POWELL
3. CRAFTY FORMATIONS
4. THE GLAM SHOPPE
5. JUILIA SCIBERRAS

CLEAN & SIMPLE GROUP 2 {SHIPPED}

1. TIFFANY MCGILL
2. SPOILED PRETTY
3. SEWGOODALL
4. BBZ KRAFTZ
5. KELLY LYNNE KRAFTS

CLEAN & SIMPLE GROUP 3 {SHIPPED}

1. LACHICABABY1
2. THE LATIN GIRL 34
3. INSPIRED BY_
4. CRAFTS -I -HEART
5. KRISTIN SAITO

CLEAN & SIMPLE GROUP 4 {SHIPPED}

1. SCRAPDAWORLD
2. NICOLE ELEBY
3. SHADES OF CRAFTY BY ADRIENNE
4. FVA NAILS
5. KATZEL CREATE (NEED ADDY)