I love this time of year when it cools off....even just a teensy bit here in Southern Louisiana!
It makes me crave Hot Cocoa so I was thinking it would be fun to host an apron swap for all of us who love hot drinks. (Or maybe you just have HOT FLASHES...either way, join in!)
If you decide to play along, this is is what is required:
1. *Create an apron (half or full) for your partner. There are loads of fun fabrics out there with tea pots, mugs, drink glasses, coffee beans, tea cups, etc. on them. If you can't find the right fabric, you could applique, embroider, etc. Add at least one embellishment.
*if you cannot sew but want to play along, you may purchase an apron from one of the crafty people on etsy. No store bought aprons please, they are not considered hand crafted.
2. Choose 3 'little somethings' they will like to go along with the apron.
Be creative, this isn't about how much money you can spend. It is about sending someone a little package with a few surprises.
Some ideas include: fun cocktail napkins, recipe variations of their favorite hot drink, a kitchen/tea towel, singles of hot cocoa, tea or coffee, a bookmark or gently used novel you know they'll like, a fun hot pad in the shape of a cup or mug....etc.
3. Wrap everything in tissue with a simple ribbon before mailing.
Check out their blog for hints, you may make a new friend!
Deadline to sign up: Sep. 26th. I will email everyone their partners within a day or 2 after closing.
Deadline to ship packages: Oct. 29th. Feel free to mail earlier though :-)
Please, if you do not have the time or interest to commit to this swap, do not join.
Also, if you do not mail out on time or if you flake, you will not be allowed to play again.
This is my first swap so I am opening it to active bloggers who live in the USA only.
If you would like to play, please email me at valpowery(at)yahoo(dot)com with the following information:
1. Your name
2. Your address
3. Your email address
4. Your blog address
5. Your apron size
6. Your favorite hot beverage* (let us know if you need decaf or not)
7. Your favorite color
8. Your least favorite color
*don't forget all those other hot drinks like Espresso,Irish Coffee, Apple Cider, Cappucino, Spiced Hot Rum, etc...
FYI:
Betty at SnappyShop made that adorable apron in the photo. She has several other wonderful aprons for sale in her shop!
Marcel from Aunt Pitty Pats donated the cute swap badge of 'snowgirls' to represent this little swap.....so grab it 'to go!'
23 comments:
hehe i am going to email you now! woohoo, aprons!!
Count me in, Val! I have been wishing and hoping for a swap and I love that you're giving me nearly a month to get it finished and mailed! Yay!
I love the theme. I'll try to get my other swaps finished up so I can join too. It sounds like fun!
What a CUTE apron in the photo. Fun idea!!!
Count me in on this wonderful swap
M
I am going to join, but I will e-mail you in the next couple of days with my info.... right now I have a cold and can not think clearly about that stuff.
i already signed up,but had no idea it was you who was hosting. i'm even more excited now.
Of course I am in!! This will be super fun!!
I just sent you an email! I LOVE aprons :D and hot cocoa.
I also just sent an e-mail. The pictured apron is fabulous. Looking forward to another apron swap!
I'd love to join in. email sent. Now to start looking around for fabric.
Hi Val!! I'd love to join in on this neat swap! Sending email right away with my info!!
Oh, boo hoo!! I'm sooo sad :(
I want to join your swap, Val, but the timing is really bad for me (going on vacation for 2 weeks during this time)
Please promise me you will do another one?!!
I'm going to post about this one though.
Have fun everyone!:)
Hugz,
Cathy
Count me in! I had so much fun with the Flirty Apron Swap, that I am now addicted.
OK I just said to myself I must take a break from swapping but what the heck, I'm up for it!!! Blessings...sherry
count me in! I just sent you an email...
Missy
I'm in! I just sent in my info. Sounds like a fun swap.
Hi, I just found your blog today. It's great. I just emailed you my info and I'm so excited about the swap. I can't wait to start shopping for fabric!
I LOVE THE HOT DRINKS FOR HOT MAMAS APRON/ HOPE I CAN GET ONE. ALSO WOULD LOVE TO JOIN.
Such a cute theme. Count me in.
Thank you so much for allowing me to hop on the caboose!! This is such a fun idea!! I love aprons, old and new, and have a fun collection of them!! ~~Trudy~~
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Thanks for featuring my Apron!! You are so nice!
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