Sunday 30 September 2012

Blog swap - the gifts I sent

So, here is what I sent over the sea to Ireland.  There is a notebook with stamped decoration, a bookmark to match, a felt brooch and felt heart made out of my felt, a gemstone bracelet and earrings set (Picasso jasper, botswana agate and labradorite) and a macrame bracelet, a sunshine badge made by Chris, some pumpkin and pepper seeds and some leaf decorations.
I also added a postcard with a quote on the back and a postcard from Lincolnshire.  Here are the packages ready to go.
I have since seen another item which will be just perfect (shame I didn't see it earlier, but never mind), so am going to send that as an extra surprise.  I'll let you know what it is once it has been received.
It was a lovely thing to be involved with and I would highly recommend the process.  If it runs next year, I'll definitely be signing up again.  I'll try to include some more items local to this area, as my blog swapper did, because that was a lovely touch.

8 comments:

  1. Such beautiful gifts you sent Ellie!
    Victoria xx

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    1. Dear Victoria
      Thank you for your comment. It was fun to think what to send and I enjoyed making or customising the things. Roll on the next one!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. What a lovely collection of things Ellie! And so beautifully presented in that tissue paper in autumn colours. Must have been enormous fun putting together and making. E x

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    1. Dear E
      Thank you for your comment. It was great fun to do and I really enjoyed thinking and planning what to make as well as the actual making. As I said, I have since seen something that would have been perfect, so once my swapper has received it, I'll post a photo of that too.
      I shall keep a look out for any more blog swaps as this one was a lovely first experience.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. This is such a wonderful collection of treats and goodies - the recipient must have been thrilled. I too love the autumn theme of your wrapping, very seasonal and pretty.

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    1. Dear Gillian
      Thank you for your comment. I think the recipient was pleased as she posted about receiving the gifts too. It was a lovely thing to be involved with. The autumn theme was very inspiring and I knew I wanted to use lots of reds, oranges, yellows and browns. I think it all came together well.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. What lovely things to send - it is always fun to do a swap!

    Pomona x

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    1. Dear Pomona
      Thank you for your comment. I shall definitely be on the look out for more blog swaps to sign up to.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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