Monday, September 1, 2014

Halloween Swap Happenings...


This is the assortment of Halloween goodies I mailed to my swap partner Wendy of The Frog Palace.  This was the final swap this year for A Swap For All Seasons.  I have really enjoyed the months I was able to participate in this unique swap.  We send to one person and receive from another person.


Here is the package I received from Pam of Virginia Retro.   How much fun is this to open the box and find a cute orange skeleton wrapped with some vintage crochet and tissue?!  Thank you Pam.  I adore everything you sent me.


With the Halloween theme, the color was orange.  De-stash items included in the box of goodies.  Such great vintage pieces.


Here is some more orange de-stash and I adore them all.


Along with the de-stash we are to create and include one card and one tag.  These are adorable and just what I like.  Nothing super scarey or gorey.  Thank you very much Pam.  Well done.


While I was working on my swap package I also created some items to swap one-on-one with my blogging friend Ana of Scrappy Pink Corner.  Ana and I usually do at least one swap per year and this year we made it Halloween.  I thought these orange and black scissors looked Halloween so I attached black polka dot grosgrain ribbon with some orange buttons.  Very handy to hang around the neck while creating.


This bracelet will be fun for Ana to wear on her upcoming cruise.


These are some bubble wands I created and included in my swap packages.  I really love the relaxing way blowing bubbles calms down even the most hectic of days.  Sitting by the pond and blowing bubbles is where you may find me.


Last but not least I sent this to Linda of A Swap For All Seasons as a thank you for being a wonderful hostess for all of these monthly swaps.  I do hope I surprised her.  Fabulous Fun was had by all!!!
September has arrived and our weather continues to be Falling into Autumn.  Leaves are turning and acorns are dropping.
I am happy to say I have completed my ribbon sorting and love how they are displayed for me to see and use.  The colors are so inspiring as are the textures and sizes of ribbon.  Of course I did have the odd ones that had to stay in a container.  Thankfully it is much smaller and now resides in the sewing room.  I see lots of ribbons being used in future projects.
Mr. C and I are very busy this month so I should have lots to share.  I still haven't shared so much of our trip we took over the summer.  I better get caught up.
May you be enjoying your days and creating something beautiful you love.  Bliss to all...

13 comments:

  1. All of your swap goodies are so fabulous!! I love the ribbon you added to the scissors!! The bracelet is awesome!! And the bubble wands are so much fun!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  2. lots of goodies both sent by you and received. Such a good idea to hang scissors around your neck, I am always mislaying mine

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  3. Sherry, of course I love this post. Thanks for the kudos. I'm so glad you like the swap package I sent, because unlike you I am no artist, but I try. I love what you made for both Linda and Wendy, and the scissors for your friend, but I especially love your bubble wand, they are fabulous.

    I'm waiting to receive my swap package and then will blog about sent & received goodies. Looking forward to following you and your adventures.

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  4. This looks like a great swap - you can't go wrong with Halloween goodies! Have fun creating.

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  5. Looks like a great swap and you all did well with it. ~Diane

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  6. Sherry dear,
    so many goodies recieved, and also send on their way, to your swapping friends --- I love the bubble wands , and treasure the one you so lovingly send me ,some time ago. The envelope you created for the swap hostess is wonderful, too .
    How is your water situation , I hope you by the coming of autumn .also have started getting some rain.
    Hugs to you. Dorthe

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  7. Wonderful Halloween goodies sent & received..I shall miss our swap... until next year...Take care Hugs May x x x

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  8. You never stop creating do you?!?!?! Always so much to enjoy!

    Happy creative September!
    ~ Violet

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  9. You make 'getting ready for Halloween' so adorable with all your swap items and your swap items you received!! You are so generous too!

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  10. Hi Sherry, what a wonderful month of swaps and fun. Your goodies received are so fun and creative along with your sent to your partner.
    Love the extra gifts you created too and I am sure your hostess was greatly surprised.

    You are so talented and always creating unique and wonderful treasures like the bubble wands. How fun!!

    Happy Creating and Happy September my friend.
    Hugs

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  11. Wow you got great and gave great! I am soooo jealous that you already have signs of spring!!

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  12. You have the MOST creative fun of probably anyone I know! This is ALL fabulous - LOVE Halloween! XOXO

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