[So brace yourself!!! Here are the pictures of the amazing package that babalina58 put together for me!!]

So brace yourself!!!  Here are the pictures of the amazing package that babalina58 put together for me!!

Teacher stuff!!  So I'm an elementary education major about to embark on student teaching this coming September.  So, my partner made me an adorable tissue box cover made with "teacher/school" fabric that looks like a coach.  She also decorated a little chalkboard, made a photo book to hold pics of my first students, and included a desk set that has a stapler, tape dispenser, and other essential desk stuff.


I really like the fleur-de-lis, so my partner made me a little trinket box with the symbol.  Once I opened the box,  I was so excited to see that there were Hello Kitty magnets, a pin, and a necklace.



So I obviously LOVE Hello Kitty!!!  Here is a decorated mirror and thermos.


Decorated school supply box:


All the goodies that were inside the box:




Hello Kitty cookbook and some decorative spoons!  I'm getting my first apartment soon, so my kitchen will most definitely rock!



A few of my favorite pages:




Hello Kitty canisters!!!


Hello Kitty Altered Altoid Tin!!  I have seen these tins in the galleries for all the altoid tin swaps and I think they're so cool!  I'm so glad that I have one.  Mine is a little first-aid kit.



Last but not least, some delicious taffy from North Carolina!  (The box was opened shortly after this picture was taken  )


Thank you so so much babalina!!!!  You are so awesome!!!!!

[Thank you so much for everything!!!!]

Here are pictures of the lovely items that I received from trampycouture!!

Group shot: a flamingo (my fav animal!) tote bag with a fun trim, embroidered pouch for office supplies, and some extra goodies (stickers, post-it notes, and pens).  I'm going to be a teacher so I thrive on that kind of stuff, LOL.


Close-up of the flamingo embroidery:


Front and back of the pouch:




trampycouture, you're a super talented embroiderer!!  I hope that's a word...

Thank you so much for everything!!!!

[Thanks so much SAHMama!!!! Everything is so wonderful]

Here are the awesome goodies that I received from SAHMama.  She definitely spoiled me!!!!

We now embark on my tropical vacation...

First, the festively decorated box


Then out came a really cute tote stuffed to the brim with goodies


The tote bag is reversible!



Another bag! It's made out of a towel.  They're great for the beach and also for wet stuff,


A camera cozy (my cell phone is modeling it because I needed the camera to take the picture)


A sarong (my bathing suit is all black, so this will look really cute with it)


A recipe book (sorry it's blurry, I'm not sure why it came out like that).  This little book is stuffed with tropical recipes for drinks, foods, and desserts.


Group shot:  In this one there is also embellished flip flops, pink striped beach towel, drink umbrellas, mini brag book, scrapbooking embellishments, flowered journal, and a book entitled "Swim Naked, Defy Gravity and 99 Other Essential Things to Accomplish Before Turning 30"



Thanks so much SAHMama!!!!  Everything is so wonderful 

[Package #1]

Package #1

So here are pictures of the amazing package that I received from forcemajeure!!!

Something with my partner's favorite decorative animal: Etched sparrow coasters


Something related to favorite craft: 4th of July card and a cute little bag


Something my partner collects: makeup
Something always in my partner's purse: Natural Ice Cherry Chapstick


Something sentimental: Jellyfish art project made by my partner's son (sooo cute!!!)


Something edible: Mini-meals!  These are little polymer clay breakfast foods on buttons that look like tiny little plates.  They are so detailed!!!


Something with my partner's favorite character: Hello Kitty bracelet (HK just happens to be my fav. character too!!)


Favorite craft supply: Ribbon!!!


Wildcard item not on list: Trinket box!  I totally love it!!!



This beaded watched was included too!  It's so pretty!


The only thing not pictured is a magnet made out of botswana agate!  It's already on my fridge  .  I'll take a picture of i as soon as I go back home  .


Thank you so so much!!!!!

[Swap name:]

Swap name:  100 Facts About Me
Organizer:  Craftastrophe
Co-Organizers: sarahj2001 & TheSapphireMoon

Sign-up date range: 05/17/09 - 05/31/09 (Closes 12PM EST)
Date to send item by:  07/10/09

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional):  NO

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO

Age requirement?  16+

Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: YES

Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 13 years old: YES
- Participant lives in the United States: YES/NO
   - If yes, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES
   - If no, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES

Details of Swap:
Who doesn't love to talk about themselves?  For this swap, you will come up with approximately 100 facts about yourself.  You can include tidbits like favorite colors, themes, patterns, or completely random stuff.  Coming up with 100 facts may seem rather daunting, however once you start, it becomes surprisingly easy  !  Your partner will then craft for you based on the 100 facts.  You may also want to include a short little note or letter explaining the items.  This swap also has a nice and long crafting time  .

Discussion thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=302558.0

This is a 5 point swap:
3 pts = large
2 pts = medium
1 pt =  small
**Your package can include any number or size of items as long as they add up to at least 5 points**
(Spoiling is perfectly acceptable, as long as it is agreed upon by both partners  )

And here are the Craftster guidelines for item sizes:
LARGE:  3 or more hours, $30 or more (a shawl, a shirt, a skirt, a set of jewelry with four to five items, a purse)
MEDIUM  = 2 to 3 hours, $10-$30 (a scarf, a simple bag)
SMALL  = less than 2 hours, less than $10 (earrings, a wallet)

Please remember this is a general guideline only, and you must use your own judgment on this. If it takes you three hours to make a simple paper bookmark, you're not going to want to count that as a large item!

Other Swap Info:
**Delivery Confirmation Numbers will be required for all US packages.  International Swappers must retain copies of their shipping receipts.
**Feedback will be given once your partner receives and posts pictures.  (Remember to take pictures before you send just in case your partner is unable to take pictures.)
**Please post in the thread at least once a week.  Even if you can only muster "Still here!"  This will let me know you're alive and still kicking.
**One week before the sendout date, I will be PM everyone to make sure everything is going smoothly.  If you will be sending late, please make both myself and your partner aware.


If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap:
Craftster username:
Email address:
Your real name:
Mailing address including the country:
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?  YES/NO
Confirm that are at least 16 years old (YES/NO)

Please list approximately 100 facts about yourself....
1.
2.
3.
etc...

Is there anything you do not want to receive?

Do you have any allergies -- craft, environment, or food?
Do you have any allergens in your crafty area/home?

Are you stalkable? (Please share links to your wist, blog, etsy, facebook, myspace, etc):
Is there anything else you'd like your partner to know?


IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER, CRAFTASTROPHE, VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.


Also remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.

Participants:

Group #1: Craftastrophe
Slyfox & crosswind
Rae-Mazing & Capt_Jordi
SAHMama & nikimac
lindyv321 & Pupper
TheSapphireMoon & QueenNinjaMonkey
myklia & spotnik
jaders & thatkid
TwistMySister & Nostrum
bonzablue & katcal
TwistedTruth & TheWorldFamous
madmommymia & loralyn
leafy_lane & la_vida_l0ca

Group #2: sarahj2001
QueenofThieves & tcha345
Ralph & eternallyeve
dorkgrl26 & AlishaMisha
Craftastrophe & babalina58
lovely_louise & mrs.benjimadden
dukemanistan & jiasaykea
kayrun & koalascout
beckster & crazyda79
morglanc & ollieorange
KraftyKT & NotKnit

Group #3: TheSapphireMoon
TracyInNH & hockamama
MsJamieLeigh & wx2dzug
photochickkds & Miss Whitney
sarahj2001 & trampycouture
SilverWing & Krafty_Karasu
tattooedcrafter & craftybeachgirl
beefishie & Lo{ve}
katebug48 & NH822
littlebluegirl & TintedShadow
FadingHippie & CrAfTer21

[Jesa, thanks so much for everything. I love it all!!]

Here are lovely tea towels that I received my partner Jesa.  They are sooo cute!!





And she also through in some extra goodies too!!


Jesa, thanks so much for everything.  I love it all!! 

[Thanks so much photochickkds!!!! I love everything]

wow, so far the bags look awesome!!  i really love the one with the project runway fabric, I totally need to order some of that 

So i received an awesome package from my partner photochickkds!!

Here is a group shot: "jeans" bag, ipod case, zippered pouch, 2 boxes of sour patch watermelons (one is already empty  ), mix CD, small notebook, and a drawstring bag containing lots of goodies!


ipod case - half is made of denim, and the other half is fleece!


zippered pouch filled with pens, pencils, and a lipgloss


goodies from the drawstring bag:
2 resin necklaces


cell phone charm (sorry the picture is blurry)


3 necklaces made using scrabble pieces


Thanks so much photochickkds!!!!  I love everything 

Here are some pictures of the apron that I sent to my partner, juniorpink.

it made a simple lined half apron using a tutorial from tipnut.  my partner is really into trims, so I added some rows od ric rac.


for the embroidery on the pocket, I used an iron-on embroidery pattern that I had from the Stitch-it Kit by Jenny Heart.


I also made an embroidery needle keeper with my initial on it


(kinda blurry, my apologies  )

Here's my beautiful apron made by MommytheMaid.



close-up of the fabric


I now have the most beautiful apron to wear while I bake cupcakes 

Thanks MommytheMaid!!!  The apron is fantastic 

Here are the pics of the unbelievably great package that I received from mcook72677!!!!!

Group shot:


3 more favorite items: I received a yard of some really cute Alexander Henry fabric, a book called Forever Odd (which is the sequel to the book that I received in package #1), and some pomegranate gum (i didn't even know they made pomegranate gum!!)


Crafting Kit: Soapmaking!!
I received two different kinds of soap base, coloring, fragrance (it's called vineyard and it smells yummy!), a mold, and a how-to book


Large Item: Very beautiful ruffled apron!


Some extra goodies: Lavender Butter stick and 4 different kinds of soaps (Mocha Java, Rosemary Mint, Key Lime Pie, and Sweetgrass)



Thank you soo soo much for everything!!!!!!