Years ago when I was on Instagram, for a few Decembers I enjoyed a x Essentials for 20_xx_ swap where you choose x number of things you consider essential get your partner started for the new year. It was fun, but a large swap.
I propose a “Christmas in July” inspired My Favorite Things swap. This idea is loosely based off the famous Sound of Music song-name only!
We could do a poll on details, but I’m tentatively thinking it should be 1-2 crafted items that are things you love or love to make, and the other 3 (5 total) can be purchased items that are done of your favorite things. They can be craft related or not.
An example package could be: zip pouch, chap stick, pens, notecard set, atc
Is there any interest, and if so, maybe make this all 5 smalls as a minimum? You would be able to start crafting/shopping before-hand.
I know it’s kinda like gozer’s proposed LC swap, but if there’s interest, I’m thinking we could do send outs mid-July or so.
I’m probably not in on this one. I have the prior commitment to the LC Grab Bag in July (have already started crafting those items) and I’m finding that I don’t like to do back-to-back swaps that are too similar (except, apparently, ATC swaps).
I’m wondering if there would be more interest if it was more a “your favorite things” and you list x number of things you like and your partner crafts at least 1 and buys/crafts the rest. I think there is a good majority here that likes to craft for someone specifically as opposed to open ended.
It’d then kinda be like the make-a-friend/Scavenger hunt etc style.
I like the idea of it being a half and half, where you do something of your partner’s favorites and then introduce them to something of yours too.
I think if you started the swap you would get more people than will respond on here.
