just wanted to check in an make sure everyone got their packages okay? with the holiday rush of insanity. . .er, excitement, it's so hard to keep track of everything. heris the list i have so far; updates would be appreciated. Canyonwind sends to Dem_pa SENT/RECEIVED Dem_pa sends to mchill320 SENT mchill320 sends to tl_graham ? tl_graham sends to sassybutterfly_2008 SENT sassybutterfly_2008 sends to Smitties SENT/RECEIVED Smitties sends to nottougly SENT Nottougly sends to Rosemctier ?SENT/ RECEIVED Rosemctier sends to canyonwind SENT/RECEIVED

Here is the post - sorry, it was in the "Holidays" forum. Sal --------------- Victorian Christmas Craft Swap Rules 1). Players will be matched up with partners. This will be done by drawing out of a hat. After being matched up, you must contact each other for addresses. 2). Crafting will start on November 10th. Players must be ready to ship their boxes to their partners by December 10th. You must use delivery confirmation. Boxes should not cost more than $8.10 Priority Mail. 3). The items crafted should be Christmas related whether they be ornaments, candles, flower arrangements, table runners, etc. Please try to have at least 5 items in your box with at least 3 being different from each other. 4). Players must post their preferred Victorian Christmas decorating colors (& themes if you have any) here on the forum. After all you wouldn't be too happy if your buddy sends you everything in blue & silver if you happen to decorate for Christmas in red & gold. Buddies: Please pay attention to your partners color schemes!!! Other than that your crafts should be a total surprise for your partner. 5). Crafts absolutely must be Victorian in style!!! No sneaking in anything Country or Modern! Like I said before think back to elegant ladies in fine dresses, tea time in the afternoon, evening balls, and more. Victorian is elegant, feminine, opulent! Use lace, ribbons, beads, thread crochet, tatting, gilding, and lots of other options! Googling Images for Victorian Christmas and Victorian anything should give you a visual starting point if you are having trouble! Now you don't have to spend a ton of money on your crafts, just get creative in the use of your matierials. 6). Sign-ups will end November 5th....so let's get this party started!

The last time we did a exchange we got to know our partner and found out what type of things they like, colors or size of the ornament helps too. Then you send one you think she will like and you can also send one you like yourself. It's up to you. You can make or buy the ornaments. Set a price of $5.00 or less, or more if you desire. I'd say let's get them in the mail by Dec 12th at the latest. How does that sound to all of you? Ok, lets get some names on this list.

Thanks, ladies. Yes, it's a lot of fun and it seems like the ladies are really outdoing themselves every year. I do have an idea for next years ornie, in fact I have almost everything I need to make them. I saw on FlickR some ornaments that look like those candied fruit slices, you know the ones you see in the nice candy stores, they look like a slice of orange, or lemon, lime, etc. They make them in citrus colors and red.... well, these were felt, 2 colors in each one, like dark green/lime green or dark yellow/bright yellow, etc, and covered with "sugar", which was a square crystal glitter. Simple, but VERY CUTE. I was thinking of making a set of 3 for each lady. I bought all the stuff to make them in case my ships didn't turn out. So I'll be making those, and I won't wait until early December, either! lol bRAT Kat- those are his little mittened hands you're seeing, ya perv! lol It's not a good photo, I realize that. He is absolutely the most charming, old-fashioned little guy, we all flipped over him. The 2 girls on either side of me, their guys had glittery felt shoes- mine has plain. I told them their little guys were gay. lolol And their little scarves are so cute, a tiny button holds it in place. He is perfection. I recommend these kinds of parties to everyone. What a great way to get together, have lots of fun and good food and be creative AND get a huge assortment of ornies. Oh. I don't do a tree anymore, I'm sad to say. Too many cheesy cats in this house that would tear it up. I keep some of the ornaments and share some with friends. I have a lovely assortment in boxes! lol Thanks, WC, about the cat. I hope to hear from the vet this morning that I can pick him up. Fingers crossed!