Jennifer Jane Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Mine is half done - I'm hoping to get the other half done this week, so it won't be a last minute dash as it usually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'd better get a wiggle on then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I wish I'd havejoined in now... I would have had the time after all.. Never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I love the sneakiness of the swap! Someone has asked me to post their gift from my house, to outfox the recipient! Hee hee. There is always next year Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Mine is done. Have we got a posting date guideline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Mine is done too ... well, perhaps some finishing touches Is less always more??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Have we got a posting date guideline? Last second class posting date is 18th December, which we decided was the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I have a box Ive been given instructions to open the box and open certain pressies I have the most amazing bead bells, one red and gold, one gold and red and a blue and white one (like an ice blue colour) they are beautiful and... Ive got more pressies to open on Christmas day THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!! I love them Ive taken photos, but Ive lost the lead for my camera, so i'm going to steal one from school on Monday and upload the images Cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hello all Just a quick reminder that the last posting date is 18th December. Could you please all let me know when you have posted your item (it is a good idea to obtain proof of postage)' and when you have received your parcel. Anyone running into difficulties, please let me know ASAP so that the Craft Angels can step in and make sure that everyone receives something in time for Christmas. Ta muchly! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I've received a rather long parcel. It's almost the size of a badminton raquet! Had a sniff & a squish ( as you do ) I can't think of what could be so long apart from a bat! It's under my tree. Poppy cat has had a sniff at it - she's curious too. I also think someone is trying to confuse me as has a totally different post mark to the postcode on the back! Not that I was trying to crack a code. Thank you to my Santa. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I will post on Friday, I was going to do it last week, but I was poorly. Thank goodness I break up this week for three weeks, I am on my knees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Mine is being posted Monday 1st class, need to get ' an embellishment' for one of the items I've made. I'm pleased with how my 'experiment' turned out. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Did consider keeping my swap, but I've posted it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Mine's been posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Mine's gone too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Mine has been posted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 DH has posted my parcel this morning and I received mine with permission to open before Xmas I have a Xmas wreath that will replace my wreath, from the autumn swap, on the front door. Also, a christmassy-decorated candle, perfect to go in a foliage table centrepiece I was given by a friend. And, last but not least, a box of christmas cards and tags. All beautiful and useful and appropriate - I am so pleased with them. I will post pics later. My secret santa has put a lot of work in I showed DH and asked if he thought that my own creations looked a bit stingy in comparison. He hesitated - not a good sign!!! I do hope my recipient isn't disappointed Thank you to my secret santa!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Mine's posted too! Jennifer Jane. I thought that about mine I'd made too. But then I thought about the time it took to make it & the cost of materials & fact I loved making it all - plus I'd be happy to receive it. So I'm hoping my recipient will like all! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I just got a parcel in the door just now at 3.30 pm - usually the post comes at midday. My sender kindly wrote fragile all over the parcel but the stupid postman dropped it through the letterbox So I hope my parcel is ok. Do I have to save it until Christmas Day ? Should I just have a little peek to make sure it's not broken I would be very cross if the postman has broken my chicken swap present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I think we ALL get a bit of post-dispatch anxiety about whether our gifts are going to match the quality of those we've received, but for me the thrill is in receiving something completely unexpected that someone else has put time and effort into, sometimes in a craft that I'm not familiar with. I'm not judging quality, it's just lovely to get a handmade gift. Also, when you've made something you are all too conscious of that missed stitch or puckered hem - someone else will see the whole item, not those things. I've been delighted every time with my 'swaps' and I bet your swappees will be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My pressie has arrived today, I have been very good and put it under the tree, I love the handmade chicken gift tag, very exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Don't forget folks, last posting day is tomorrow. Anyone in difficulty, please pm me so that the craft angels can work their magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Jennifer your gift sounds fabulous. I took my swap to work and back a couple of times but I'm pleased to report it's posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I must apologise to my Swapper - I received an intriguing-looking parcel more than a week ago, and assumed it was the foodie swap so I didn't acknowlege it on this thread. It now seems I was wrong, and this is my Crafty swap, it's just that my swapper is a very organised person and posted hers well before the last date! Thank you, Secret Santa - I am very good and it's waiting under the tree for Christmas Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
