This time last year I had just received my partner information for the 2nd Bioregional Swap and was busy preparing my parcel. I mostly themed my parcel on Samhain, and the traditions we celebrate here, with Báirín Breac, and Folktales and something to dress up in. In this case, I made a flower crown, like the ones I made for my girls for Midsummer If you have a look at the website of my amazing swap partner, Nicomi, last year, you will probably understand why the flower crown was just the thing. You can see some of what I sent her here - which she shared on her blog in a timely fashion!
Of course, I got a parcel too, which was so gratefully received on a bleak November day last year.
It even contained a piece of original art, which I feel so lucky to have and which I adore. It is hung above the desk in my office, and it makes me smile each time it catches my eye.
There was a special gift of an exquisite handmade dream catcher for Devo and I and one for each of my little ones.
Now that Autumn is drawing in around us again and the Swap partners have been named, I am gathering little treasures to fill my next parcel. This year will be a little more difficult as my new partner doesn't seem to have a blog, so I can't stalk her might find it more difficult to personalise my gifts... but I'll do my best.
Before all of that though, there are more plans afoot for a little celebration on a big day that's coming up soon. Here's a sneak-peek:
As soon as I get a minute to secretly complete and photograph the finished product I'll reveal all!
Of course, I got a parcel too, which was so gratefully received on a bleak November day last year.
It was beautifully packaged, so exciting to open and full of treasures from her surroundings.
It even contained a piece of original art, which I feel so lucky to have and which I adore. It is hung above the desk in my office, and it makes me smile each time it catches my eye.
There was a special gift of an exquisite handmade dream catcher for Devo and I and one for each of my little ones.
The dream catcher sits above the driftwood deer that Devo made. (he also made the carved wooden heart) |
Before all of that though, there are more plans afoot for a little celebration on a big day that's coming up soon. Here's a sneak-peek:
As soon as I get a minute to secretly complete and photograph the finished product I'll reveal all!
Hello Sadhbh!
ReplyDeleteI just happened upon your blog via terrallectualism blog and thought that I would drop a note. What a lovely swap package. :) Yes, the swap is so much fun... I am glad to have ran across your blog. Please stop by mine if you would like. My blog is: raindropsaresweet.blogspot.com Take care, Janet Scarborough
(Magnolia Wind)
Hi Janet! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words :)
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