Ok, I feel like a horrible partner, but I've been super busy and haven't had time to post pictures of my awesome package... however, I did manage to snap a few pictures. I'll try to get some action shots, but that requires my boyfriend to be home.

The whole package:

The thing on the top is an awesome zombie fighting jacket, the leather thing is a hip bag made from a fannie pack and a leather backpack! They both fit awesome and I hope to get those action shots so you can see!

Close up of the bullet shell and crystal necklace:

I've been coveting one of these for a long time!

And matching earrings!


Thanks for the awesome package!

Hi everyone! I wanted to thank you all again for a wonderful and stress free swap! Also, I have pictures finally... sorry for the delay!

First, deathbeforedishes' ornaments:



I can't quite decide, but I think the red one is my favorite.

and now, Harvey's ornaments:


Once again, can't really decide, but I love the tophat! She also sent me some chocolates, but they've been long gone... mmm...

Thanks again girls, my boyfriend loves them too! Also, I wanted to show off my awesome tree that we made... I bought a $20 tree from Target, and 5 cans of spray paint later (3 crappy copper ones that wouldn't spray right, one good copper, and a little bit of gold around the edges for shimmer) I had a beautiful copper tree, just like the ones they have for $170 for a little under $50. I love it! The only downside is that under the wrong lighting it looks like a dead tree more than a pretty copper one... but with the (super expensive, don't ask...) LED light strips my boyfriend used it looks really good. The lights are a bit different than the pictures now, he reprogrammed them to be lighter and different colors, but I haven't taken any new ones yet. Anyway, long story short, all of the ornaments from this swap and past ones are on the tree and they look awesome... along with some other things I've received in past swaps like a jet pack on the back and some other Steamy things!

With the flash:


Without the flash:


And the tree topper is a real top hat that my boyfriend wears sometimes... 

A spot just for me! I can't wait to see all the delicious goodies already! Sorry for the delay, but here's the lovely package I received from Koreena!

The whole thing, look at all the corks!:


Delicious cookies:


This is blurrier than I realized, but on the left is "Salty Chocolate/Peanut Butter Chip with Pretzel cookies," which happen to be the same ones I sent her (they look completely different... according to pinterest I didn't use enough flour?), and the ones on the right are "Peanut butter chocolate pies" which I loved too! Neither of them lasted very long... if you look closely at the first picture you can see a hole... she had packed it full but my BF and I dug in as soon as we opened it!


And a close up of the extra, a really cool airship ornament:


Thanks again, I loved everything!

Steampunk Ornament Swap Round 3

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Ornament by pantsafari last round

Swap name: Steampunk Ornament Swap Round 3
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: Alchamy513
Sign-up date range: October 12th - October 26th
Date to send item by: November 30th

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): No (Feel free to offer to co-organize!)

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
If so, which country?

Additional Age requirement? NO

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
- Is at least 18 years old: 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 16 years old: YES
- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required
for this swap: YES

Details of swap:

Round one: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=360976.0
Round one gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=364009.0

Round two: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=392428.0
Round two gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=395705.0

Whether you want to decorate an entire Steampunk tree, complete with a clockwork tree, or if you would rather just add to your collection, you should join! We'll be making a set of ornaments (the goal right now is groups of 5, but this may change, and it will only be smaller if they do) and sending one ornament to each partner. These ornaments can be completely from scratch, or you can alter an existing ornament to look Steampunk.

Your ornaments can be sweat shop style (all the same) or each one can be unique. You should be making 5 or less in all, one for each partner and one for yourself.

It doesn't matter how big or small your ornament is, but keep in mind that it should be big enough to be admired on a tree (probably at least 3x3 if not a little bigger) and light enough to hang on a branch. If you have ornaments, look at those first to see what a good size would be! Beyond that, use your creativity to craft something your partners will love. They should also have something to hang them from! Take your time (we have over a month of crafting time) and have fun! This should be a low stress swap.

Further, if you don't celebrate Christmas, don't worry! This is a nondenominational ornament swap, so everyone is welcome! If you just want some pretty little trinkets to hang on the wall feel free to join.

Finally, I have the right to refuse anyone who has consistently late feedback or negatives. I'd love for this to be a flake free swap!

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

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Steampunk Christmas Ornament 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?:
Confirm that are at least 16 years old or, if not, that you have
moderator approval(YES/NO):

Allergies:
Allergens:
(These should not be a big deal with ornaments, but let me know if there is anything you are deathly allergic to!)
Favorite color(s):
Least favorite color(s):
Favorite metal(s):
Least favorite metal(s):
Favorite themes (these can be Steampunk themes like airship pirate or just something like snowmen or celestial):
Do you want to make more than one ornament for your partners? (Only one each is required):
Anything else you'd like to tell the organizer or your group?:


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


Also, remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find other rules about participating in a swap.

Participants:
1. Alchamy513
2. hgddm
3. mthrasher138
4. Ashgrim
5. libertine49
6. Harvey
7. Craftsunderground
8. danynn
9. deathbeforedishes


Groups:

1-
Alchamy513
deathbeforedishes
Harvey

2-
Ashgrim
libertine49
hgddm

3-
danynn
Craftsunderground
mthrasher138

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Swap name: Holmes for the Holidays
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: Alchamy513
Co-organizer: TBD
Sign-up date range: 10/12/12 - 10/26/12
Date to send item by: 12/5/12

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

Restricted to people who all live in the same country?: No

Additional Age requirement?: No

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
- Is at least 18 years old: 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 16 years old: YES
- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES

Details of swap:

Calling all Sherlock fans! While this is mainly a BBC Sherlock swap, I don't want to exclude any other fans, though, so if you haven't watched Sherlock that's fine too. The inspiration for this swap comes from "The Scandal in Belgravia" Christmas party scene:

"Oh come on, surely you've all seen the present on top of the bag? Perfectly wrapped with a bow, all the others are slap-dash at best. For someone special then. Shade of red echoes her lipstick, either an unconscious association or one that she's deliberately trying to encourage. Either way, Miss Hooper has loooove on her mind. The fact that she's serious about him is clear from the fact that she's giving him a gift at all, that would suggest hopes of a long-term relationship. And the fact that she's seeing him tonight is obvious from her makeup and what she's wearing. Obviously trying to compensate for the size of her mouth and breas...
[voice trails off as he opens the tag: "Dearest Sherlock Love Molly xxx"]"

Well I think everyone needs a Molly Hooper present for the holidays! This is going to be a three point swap, and the trick is it must be a large. You're going to make a lovely present for your Sherlock, and they won't know who its from until they open it! This is a sort of "Secret Santa" swap in that regard. So whip out your best craft and make your Sherlock something they will love! (And of course it must be Sherlock themed as well, that's what makes it a Sherlock swap!)

For a swap like this it is a good idea to have something your Molly can "stalk" like a pinterest, wist, or etsy favorites. If you don't have one of these, please make one!

I reserve the right to refuse anyone due to feedback, frequent late senders or flakers may be refused! I want this to be a flake free swap!

Large= 3 points
Medium=2 points
Small=1 point

By Time
-Large = 3 or more hours
-Medium = 2 or more hours
-Small = 2 or less hours

By Size
-Large = A shawl, a shirt, a skirt, a set of jewelry with four to five items, a purse
-Medium = one single necklace or bracelet, a scarf
-Small = Earrings, stickers, wallets, pouches, bookmarks

By Price
-Large = $30 or more
-Medium = $10-$30 dollars
-Small = $10 or less

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

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Holmes for the Holidays
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?:
Confirm that are at least 16 years old (YES/NO):

Allergies:
Allergens:
Favorite colors/patterns:
Least favorite colors/patterns:

What crafts do you do?:
What crafts do you admire?:

What would you like to receive? Do you prefer clothing/accessories or art (or anything in between):
What wouldn't you like to receive?:

Have you seen BBC Sherlock?:
What other Sherlock Holmes things have you read/watched?:
Favorite Character (include what they're from):
Least Favorite Character:
Favorite story (this can be an episode or maybe a story from the books):
Least Favorite Story:

Do you have a pinterest, wists, etsy favorites (etc) that your partner can visit to get a better idea of what you would like?:

Is there anything else you want to tell your partner?:


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


Also, remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find other rules about participating in a swap.

Participants:

1. Alchamy513
2. ifallthraindrops
3. mlheran
4. silentblair
5. Bunnie Boo
6. CDEeeek
7. theboywonder
8. Lellibo
9. pioneer9
10. zzdia
11. Harvey
12. mightyminniemouse
13. burstofpanties

[Partners]

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Swap name: Doctor Who Swap Round 7
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: Alchamy513
Co-organizer Companion: deathbeforedishes
Sign-up date range: 8/11/12 - 8/25/12
Date to send item by: 10/1/12

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

Restricted to people who all live in the same country?: No

Additional Age requirement?: No

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
- Is at least 18 years old: 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 16 years old: YES
- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES

Details of swap:

Whether you are a New Whovian, and Classic Whovian, or anything in between this swap is for you! The swap will also include anything Doctor Who related, so Torchwood, the Sarah Jane Chronicles, or anything like that is fair game. This does not include other BBC or British shows though, they must be Doctor related!

This is going to be a 5 point swap, and one item must be either a large or medium. If you want to do more, please talk it over with your partner (and possibly say something in your questionnaire) so no one feels overwhelmed!

I reserve the right to refuse anyone due to feedback, frequent late senders or flakers may be refused! I want this to be a flake free swap!

Large= 3 points
Medium=2 points
Small=1 point

By Time
-Large = 3 or more hours
-Medium = 2 or more hours
-Small = 2 or less hours

By Size
-Large = A shawl, a shirt, a skirt, a set of jewelry with four to five items, a purse
-Medium = one single necklace or bracelet, a scarf
-Small = Earrings, stickers, wallets, pouches, bookmarks

By Price
-Large = $30 or more
-Medium = $10-$30 dollars
-Small = $10 or less

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

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Doctor Who Round 7 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?:
Confirm that are at least 16 years old (YES/NO):

Allergies:
Allergens:
Favorite colors/patterns:
Least favorite colors/patterns:

What crafts do you do?:
What crafts do you admire?:

What would you like to receive? Do you prefer clothing/accessories or art (or anything in between):
What wouldn't you like to receive?:

Favorite Doctor incarnation:
Favorite character(s):
Least favorite character(s):

Favorite season:
Favorite episode:

What Doctor Who have you watched (Classic, New, Torchwood, how many seasons, etc.)

Is there anything else you want to tell your partner?:


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


Also, remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find other rules about participating in a swap.

Participants:
1. Alchamy513
2. Baloo (International Swapper)
3. Bunnie Boo (International Swapper)
4. mthrasher138 (First Time Swapper)
5. AmyLynn98
6. tabiekat (International Swapper)
7. bananasandhair
8. 11denson
9. sparks
10. deathbeforedishes
11. Myrdda (International Swapper)
12. chughes225
13. Eiseldora
14. haroldlovesmaude
15. tabzilla (International Swapper)
16. Spoopy (International Swapper)
17. lancmaltby
18. jfer007
19. stefaniegk
20. Dra (International Swapper)
21. the_canadian_lynx (International Swapper)
22. MedusaLisa
23. LanaC
24. MissSadieMae (First Time Swapper)
25. Summer6061
26. Jenn90000 (International Swapper)
27. lilusa
28. ifallthraindrops
29. bananaleg
30. thehappycrochetchic
31. shynii (First Time Swapper)
32. gala_apples (International Swapper)
33. spikefan
34. ivoryh1632
35. KittyHerman
36. theboywonder

Partners:
Alchamy513's group reports to Alchamy513, deathbeforedishes' group reports to deathbeforedishes!

Alchamy513's Group:
Baloo <--> Alchamy513
spoopy <--> MedusaLisa
tabzilla <--> LanaC
KittyHerman <--> jfer007
the_canadian_lynx <--> Myrdda
lancmaltby <--> tabiekat
Dra <--> mthrasher138
BunnieBoo <--> Summer6061
shynii <--> AmyLynn98

Deathbeforedishes' Group:
11denson <--> deathbeforedishes
Jenn900000 <--> gala_apples
MissSadieMae <--> theboywonder
sparks <--> bananaleg
stefaniegk <--> ifallthraindrops
haroldlovesmaude <--> thehappycrochetchic
chughs225 <--> Eiseldora
bananasandhair <--> spikefan
ivoryh1632 <--> lilusa

Alright, I received an awesome package!

Group shot. Look at this awesome art!


Even the note was pretty


A 5x7 of one of my favorite scenes


And these are all 8.5x11
Coulson, my favorite from the movies


And he would love to hang beside Captain America


Hawkeye, my favorite Avenger


And Iron Man! I love Tony, hes so snarky all the time... I usually call him Tony Snark. Although Hawkeye can keep up with him I'm sure!


I can't draw at all, so these are super amazing! My housemate likes them so much they may have a prominent place in the living room! Thank you!

Reserved for Alchamy513's mini gallery. I can't wait!

I received today, so I got to open 4 days at once!

Day 12:
CANDY! My boyfriend was "helping" me open everything (he loves Halloween too, so he's super excited to see everything) and he just kept saying "ooo" every time I pulled something out. These won't last long!


Day 12:
Magnets! I can't decide which one is my favorite, they're all pretty awesome....


Day11:
Eyeballs! We already have a few ideas for these, they are really neat.


Day 10:
Decorations! We have some ideas for the creepy cloth and caution zombies tape already...


Day 9:
Awesome lanterns and bloody shot glasses:


Day 8:
Lots of little decorating things, tights, owl earrings, and awesome Plants vs Zombies charms



Day 7:
Lots of glass bottles/apothecary jars!


Day 6:
Chocolate making stuff!


Day 5:
Paper cut pictures, they're already up in the library






Day 4:
Assorted decor, me and the BF love the zombie house!


EDIT: The hand in the previous picture should be in the plant, like so:

So very awesome!

Day 3:
Monster pictures! Love them!


Day 2:
Another monster picture... these already have a spot all picked out for them... and the most awesome shoes ever! They fit perfectly!

I got two necklaces, so here are pics of both of them. Remind me not to use a shiny background next time!

Its really long with a lot of dangly beads around it. Don't worry, bookstorebabe, I'm not a fan of most purples but this one is fine!


and this one is really cool, too, its fabric with nuts on it!

I feel pretty horrible about not posting pictures of my package...but never fear, I FINALLY found my camera cord! I also found my remote, so I could take the pictures myself... and I realized I really don't know how to pose for pictures. Anyway, as I said earlier:

I received an awesome capelet, black fabric lined with green silky fabric and it laces up at the neck. I also got an asymmetrical skirt and a lovely shirt.

One awkward picture to show off the outfit (I realized you can't see the awesome fabric that the cape is made out of... I may have to go back for close ups... and ignore the lace leggings, they were the first pair I grabbed):


and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do my best Nynaeve pose while showing off the asymmetrical skirt:


Thanks again for everything, and sorry for the picture delay! I am now all ready to travel the Ways!