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Bizarre and Unique Holidays in May

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Bizarre and Unique Holidays in May
Group:Cup and Chaucer
Swap Coordinator:hollycm6 (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Books  Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:March 26, 2010
Date items must be sent by:April 23, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Check out this page to see the interesting days we can celebrate together in May. The original idea for this swap was from @craftygirl who hosts something similar monthly in the open swap forum. She has kindly given us permission to use and alter it. :)

During May we celebrate Wildflower Week... since I know everyone is tired of snow, what if we try to focus our packages around wildflowers (or flowers in general)? Still choose at least 3 of the unique holidays listed at the above site, and figure out something to send your partner to help celebrate those days. You may choose DAYS or your gift may represent the WEEK or MONTH holidays (you will understand when you see the site) At least one of the items must be "literary" in nature It does not necessarily need to be a book (although it could be), but something related to books...book plates, a bookmark, pages from a dictionary (if your partner likes to craft with them), even a journal, etc.

May's challenge will be to try to tie the gifts and envelope into the wildflower theme (however, this is NOT required. It is a challenge.)

Your gifts cannot ALL be one category, such as all stickers or all cards... and while one item could potentially apply to more than one day, each item must represent only one holiday in your final tally.

No minimum cost on here. It may cost you very little, or you might want to spend more. Things can be handcrafted or purchased. But it WILL take thought and organization on your part to make it special. The key is make it a package you would love to receive, something that will really make your partner smile.

So... one partner, one package. For a five rating: at least 3 items which represent three unique holidays. (at least one of those will be somehow book-related)... with an additional OPTIONAL CHALLENGE of relating things to a wildflower theme. And don't forget to include a little note telling why you chose each item (what day they represent), the swap name, and your swap-bot ID. Got it?

Discussion

bluehighways 03/ 3/2010 #

Is this a package swap or envelope like you had for April?

hollycm6 03/ 3/2010 #

I think whatever you want to send. I am enjoying the challenge of the envie this month, but I wasn't sure everyone would want to do that again so soon. If anyone has preferences, just let me know. We can try all different things.

bluehighways 03/ 4/2010 #

I prefer the package, I get much better things into a box! I'll pop in on the package ones : )

hollycm6 03/ 4/2010 #

I always seem to NEED a box, even if I try not to! :)

hollycm6 03/13/2010 #

Oh, I had so much trouble with April's! My envie ended up way too big, and the items I sent weren't as nice as I'd like! I am looking forward to this one, back to three or four better items. :)

hollycm6 03/16/2010 #

I have some good little ideas for this month! Although, only one thing is a wildflower idea. But that's okay, I failed at keeping April's in a 6x9 envie, too!

Ari 03/21/2010 #

I'm afraid I'm going to have to take a break on this one-- I'll be busy for most of April and I don't want the swap to suffer. :(

gracielous 03/26/2010 #

Oops somehow I missed that the sign up was already available for May thanks for the email Holly I am now signed up. : )

It should be interesting to try and stick to the wildflower challenge.

Emkay 03/26/2010 #

I wanted to send some swaps before adding more to my list LOL Less pressure LOL And I am soooo curios how the computer mixes up partnes this time!

hollycm6 03/26/2010 #

Yeah emkay I am going to have to start limiting my swaps or hubby will make me leave altogether!! And gracielous I think so, too. Ari, I'm sorry! But totally get it. Catch us next time! :)

hollycm6 03/27/2010 #

Oopsd, the computer did it again! I send to luvscrappin again...I hope that's okay with her!! Let me know if you guys all have the same partners.

hollycm6 03/27/2010 #

Oh nevermind!! I just looked at the participants in both and mostly it's a different group. :)

Emkay 03/28/2010 #

Yeah, I different partners and look forward to both send and recieve. I just love this swap.

Emkay 03/28/2010 #

put in the missing: have :)

hollycm6 03/28/2010 #

ha ha I seem to have failed in the wildflower area... I sort of forgot. Maybe I will keep looking. My wrapping is nice, though. :)

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