Monday 21 March 2016

Two swaps

 I have taken part in lots of swaps so far this year and here is the Stationery Swap (organised by Tracy from Mad About Bags).  I was partnered with Amanda from Graham's Landing and we did the usual email chat to find out likes and dislikes and got swapping.  I was stunned by Amanda's generosity!  We had to swap five things, one of which needed to be hand made. I loved the beautiful tissue paper the gifts were wrapped in.
 Here is a photo of the whole parcel - Amanda had put together a wonderful mixture of unusual items...
 ...stickers, postcards, number pegs, envelopes...
 ...writing set, notebook and more stickers and trims.  There was also a lovely felted notebook cover with a heart.  I love it all - you can never have too much stationery, can you?  Thank you so much to Amanda for being a fantastic swap partner.
Here's what I sent to Amanda, including a bookmark I made incorporating some of her favourite blues.  It was a great swap and thanks to Tracy for organising.
The other swap I recently took part in was organised by Kimberley from Creative Chaos and I was partnered with the lady herself!  (I must say how fantastic the postal service was - my parcel got to New Zealand in five and a half days!)  This was the Send Us Your Country swap and the idea was to do just that - send things from your country and your area.  Again, I have to say how generous people are in blog swaps!  The photo above shows the mountain of goodies Kimberley sent to me.
Lovely wool socks, tea...
sweets, a Kiwi pencil, postcards, a kiwi key ring...
 a beautiful bright and vibrant bag (perfect for shopping!)...
 a gorgeous cushion featuring New Zealand flora and fauna (Kiwi and Tui birds)...
...the sweets and chocolate haven't lasted long, but were much enjoyed!  Thank you so much to Kimberley for both organising the swap and being such a wonderful swap partner.
Here's what I sent to Kimberley - Lincolnshire postcards and note cards, a ceramic K by a local maker, stationery items, English Breakfast tea from a local tea shop, a bracelet and felt heart, fridge magnets and ribbon.
I have been so lucky with my swap partners (and all the lovely gifts I have been sent) and have really enjoyed taking part in all the swaps I have done over the years.
There are two more swaps to report back on in the next week or so - an Easter swap and a Tea cup/Mug exchange.

10 comments:

  1. What wonderful and kind swappyness! Great partners and I am sure you are a wonderful partner too! xx

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    1. Thanks, Amy. I really enjoy taking part in swaps and sending gifts all over the world. (I love the 'giving' part so the 'receiving' is an added bonus!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. How absolute lovely. On both the giving and receiving sides.

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    1. Thanks, EC. I do enjoy blog swaps and try to send things that I would be happy to receive. I have been very lucky with all my swap partners!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. What a lot of wonderful swap gifts you sent and received. I love the giving part too X �� I'm so glad you enjoyed the swap X

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    1. Thanks, Tracy. I really did enjoy the swap - you can never have too many stationery items, can you?!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Thank you so much for taking part in my swap Ellie and for the divine things you sent me! I'm writing letters this long 5 day Easter weekend break with the fab paper. Love that you liked what I sent too and also the goodies you sent and received in the stationery swap. I took part n the mug exchange too and of course the Easter swap ;). Happy Easter!

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    1. Thanks, Kimberley. You're very welcome - and thanks to you as well! It will be lovely to see the results of the other swaps too.
      Happy Easter.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Wonderful selection of gifts by both you & your swap partners. There's been a lovely lot of swaps recently & like you I've entered in all of them. Love sending gifties all round the world & it's always lovely to get parcels in the letter box. A great way to make new friends. Happy Easter to everyone.

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    1. Thanks, Lyn. I totally agree with you - I love sending gifts too. Happy Easter to you too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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