I try and see if shipping in multiple packages is about the same as one large package all together. Theres then the risk not all arrives, but then just a few things to replace and usually then the rates keep it under any duty. Into the US from elsewhere I have yet to pay a tax on all the swaps I have done!
I need to wrap and count as well, they’re kind of here and there and everywhere in various states. I need to focus!!!
thank you!! that’s a great idea re: multiple packages!!
I spent most of the weekend crafting and am really happy with how the larges are turning out! I made a last minute change to one of them and it was definitely the right call. I’m still on the fence about the last medium so will need to ponder what I want to do for that one.
Woohoo @jemimah and @geekgirl look what arrived today 
I’m going to hand it over to my daughter so I’m not tempted.
Did both of mine to you arrive?
Multiple boxes is a great idea! One of my larges is very large in the literal sense, and will probably need a box of its own.
Yay, I’m so glad it got there!! Your second parcel hasn’t arrived yet, but I’ll message as soon as I see it!
Organization has maybe flown the coop. I’m just making things and I’ll figure out days later. But the craft supplies that had gone missing finally showed up 2 weeks late. So this weekend I’m happily surrounded by works in progress, hoping to get a few into the finished category. 
I didn’t get as much done as I wanted to last week because I had to write a surprise 17-page report. I did get some work in though. As long as no surprise reports ambush me, I should be able to finish everything but the two larges.
I’m trying to work out the Maths for one of my larges. Apparently, it’s difficult to do this whilst you are actually supposed to be working
Hopefully tomorrow will bring better adding up!
I made good progress today until I didn’t follow the instructions on one thing, some undoing needed, but that can wait until tomorrow 
Working on a large. I accidentally twisted a ___, but it’s okay, I’ll make it work! I’m using a reclaimed ___ from ___, and adjusting one of my oldie but goodie go to projects. It’s turning out pretty cool.
Spent a few hours on _____ this morning and am getting ridiculously excited for @geekgirl to open her items! I still have a bunch more to do but am hoping to have everything at least started by the end of the weekend.
finally have a little peace and quiet to get a few loose ends tied up!! after today, i should just have two smalls left!! woot!! woot!!!
Started assembling my last thing today! There are still several components left to do but at least after starting it’s a bit less intimidating! 
I’m hoping to finish tomorrow if possible, and then start packing things up this week.
Okay supplies for the second large arrived today! Woohoo! I started it…and I will just say the large is uhm…very large as in literally large.
I think I’ll be finished with everything except the large I take with me to Indy before next Saturday. Phew.
I’m totally exploiting the fact that I will be driving these to your house to make stuff I would never ship. 
I didn’t set out to do that, but once I started making some of the stuff, I realized I’m fortunate there won’t be any shipping fees involved.
Wheeeee, everything is DONE and wrapped up! I’ll head out to the post office as soon as I can (i.e. when a break in the rain lines up with my lunch break) and get it sent out so it has plenty of time to travel up to Canada! <3
I have my swap completed and I mailed it out yesterday! I had so much fun! @storerboughtcreation I hope you enjoy!
Now to get my house ready for Thanksgiving!
Anne
I was going to ship yours today, but two of your gifts need a small box. I thought I had one, but didn’t. So hopefully I can ship tomorrow!
