I joined A Swap For All Seasons and participated in the April Peach Swap. This is an extra fun swap because Linda our wonderful leader compiles the list each month of who wants to join in the fun. The actual swap is not with the same person. I send to one person and an entirely different person sends to me. How fun is this! Thank you Linda.
Here are the workings of gathering my de-stash (part of the swap) to send along. I did not take detailed photos of the package as I am certain my recipient will share what she received. Hopefully I did okay. This is only my second time to participate and I am still learning from what others post.
This is the package I received. It came from Debbie of Kitten Creates blog. Click on her link to see what she is up to. So far I adore the packaging. And as I am opening it Mr. C does not understand why I keep saying, "Wow, Wow, Wow!" I feel like a very lucky girl!
Debbie really spoiled me with each and every treasure she included. Her attention to detail and packaging is amazing. I absolutely adore each and every item. Thank you so very much Debbie.
As I have also shared I am participating in National Letter Writing Month in April. Today I hand wrote and mailed 19 postcards. They depict California and I sent them to participants in other states. This is only the second day and I have mailed 32 pieces of mail to 22 different states. I also must get busy with mail for Italy, the UK and lots of Canada's. Follow us on Lindsay's blog to see the fun. Lindsay is our wonderful Cheerleader and keeps us on track. How could this not be fun. When it becomes exhausting or stressful I merely take a break and do other things...like laundry or cleaning or cooking...Oh let me get back to NLWM instead! My desk is a disaster and it drives Mr. C crazy for its messiness however I feel it is organized and ready to write or color or mail something at any moment. For me it is Creative Bliss!
Our snow continued on April Fool. Then some more rain and now sunshine. The snow is melting. It got to a high of 48 degrees F today. I prefer 80's myself. Time to get busy...the days are rolling downhill very quickly. What are you creating? What would you like to be creating? If not now...when? That is my mantra. It reminds me to stop and enjoy and be happy. As Pharrell Williams sings, "Happy, Clap Along".
What a great, fun challenge...and your 'gifts' from Debbie are wonderful! Can't wait to see what you do next!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful package of goodies you received!! It sounds like such a fun swap!! And wow, I admire you for all the letter writing!! I write out a simple grocery list and my hand cramps...I'm too used to typing everything!! Have a great evening :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Looks like you are a very lucky lady indeed! And so dedicated! 32 pieces of mail and 22 and Europe and Canada next! WOW!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your month!
xxD
so much exciting stuff going on!! Love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely it is to receive a package of goodies!What treasures!feels like Christmas doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteWell done with the letter writing.
Judyxx
Beautiful! Beautiful! And peach is such a warm happy color! Enjoy your goodies and keeping. "Wow," ing, Sherry!
ReplyDeletePeachy gifts and what a fun swap! xo
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun and surprises Sherry.
ReplyDeleteSnowing here! I think I need to try and get some letters written myself this month. I did find a prepaid postcard at the local PO and because I knew the gal's address I wrote it out and mailed it then and there. One down and about 30 to go! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe swap looks like a lot of fun indeed and the pkg you received from Debbie looks super nice and full of goodies. Where have I been that I've not heard of National Letter Writing Month before! It's wonderful to get a hand written letter these days. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWOW...what a beautiful bunch of peach goodies...It sure was a fun swap...and I love seeing what everyone gives and receives :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a great advert for Happy! So glad you're having fun with your swap goodies and letter writing.x
ReplyDeleteThe swap sounds like a really fun one. Great goodies in your package. I really like the letter writing idea. I was so good about letter writing a few years ago but have not kept it up so well lately.
ReplyDeleteLovely swap, so nice that you are participating in the writing and the swap. Happy is as happy does. ~Diane
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such fun!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Amy Jo
Sounds like a fun way to do a swap!
ReplyDeleteI love to see what you are up to...Always something fun! I am sure your swap partner will be thrilled! You must have writers cramp, I have the worst handwriting in the whole world! How fun to send and receive mail!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I don't know how you DO all of that! How can you possibly stand all that fun anyway?!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kelley~
Dear Sherry,
ReplyDeleteyou must have send and recieved so many beautiful and great swap packets , -this one is truly filled with many goodies.
I am admirering you for participating also in the letter writing, and to find time for so many letters to write and send, how much fun it must be to recieve back from all those destinations.
Hope your sunshine continues.
Hugs,Dorthe
You certainly have been busy with all that letter writing and creating. What fun you are having getting all those lovely things in the mail. I can't believe the weather you have had as of late. Just rain here. Too much rain. I love the happy song too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great exchange! :) Have an awesome weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheery, happy post! I love your swap gifts - they look delightful and you will have such fun making your own special creations...
ReplyDeleteAnd hats off to you for all your postcard mailings!! I am also trying to send more letters etc. but really do need to try harder - you have inspired me Sherry!
I hope your fine weather comes soon for you... We are definitely having a normal Spring; sunny and warm one minute, cool and rainy the next. Summer will be here before we know it I think, and I hope it will be a wonderful one for you!
Gorgeous items you made for the swap & beautiful wonders you received...I'm awaiting arrival of mine..it's so exciting..Linda is just the best!! Well done for taking part in the National letter Writing month...you have been a busy girl... Have a happy weekend... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun opening up those packages, Looks like you received wonderful goodies.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy that creative bliss Sherry and lots of sunshine!
Hugs Lynn
I'm so happy you like the peachy goodies I sent your way, Sherry! It was so much fun creating for you & getting to know you through this swap.
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Debbie
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Fun! I love swaps too-happy mail-enjoy your new week
ReplyDeleteLooks like such an amazing swap. All the goodies are so pretty and such a cheerful color for springtime. Such fun to open love from the mailbox!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Creating!!
What a lovely selection of goodies from your peach partner. I received mine from Marie the other day and did well too. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, great work!! Commenting on both to enter the draw!
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