Get creating!

 So everyone is partnered up!

Kerry and Val

Jeanne and Clare

Debbie and Jill

Shelly and Trisha

Please touch base with me if you did not receive your email!

Zombies CRASH "The Order of Legendary Figures" Board Meeting!!!

 Here is what we are swapping: 

1.)You will create one Legendary Figure themed zombie doll from your partner's choice list and then add 3 tuck ins (goodies) to round out the package.  

2.)The tuck ins can be handmade, purchased, thrifted, re-gifted, etc. as long as they are clean and undamaged. 

*Please check out the answers to your partner's list to help you out before getting the tuck ins!

3.)The doll needs to be handmade and at LEAST 6 inches in height/length.   I have approved premade blank doll forms which are available to use as a base but you must hand make all the details and elements that make it into a zombie.  I found some at Joann's and Hobby Lobby.  One swapper asked if she could alter a regular doll and again, I'm okay with it...but it must be a different creation from it's "former self."  (If you have questions, ask!)

This is a USA swap only.
The sign up by date is April 13th so I can announce partners the following weekend.  (I retain the right to close the swap early if I choose so please don't wait to join up.)

Ship date is June 1st!  Feel free to ship earlier but PLEASE ship no later than 6/1/24 because our FALL swap is announced in August!

Please note if an "angel" swap is needed for any reason other than crisis, that swapper will not be invited back.  An "angel" is someone other than the original partner who graciously steps in to fulfill the swap. 

If you want to join, leave a comment here and then email me at valpowery(at) yahoo(dot)com with the answers to these questions:

1. Name and address. Include phone if you would like text updates. 

2. List of 3 favorite Legendary Figures for your partner to choose 1 character from.   

List of Legendary Figures are:  Tooth Fairy, Jack Frost, Santa Claus, Cupid, Baby New Year, Mother Nature, Father Time, The Grim Reaper, The Great Pumpkin, The Easter Bunny, Uncle Sam,  Leprechaun, Thanksgiving Turkey, The Sandman.  Most are considered icons for our major holidays, along with other icons associated with childhood.

3. Choose either "creepy" or "cute" style.

4. Small list of things you love to collect.

5. Small list of hobbies you need "supplies" for or to add to your "stash."

Please note:

My swaps are made to encourage creativity, not bust the bank.  That being said, your package should equate to a minimum of $30.00 before shipping.  

Please create a zombie doll that you feel certain your partner will adore and then wrap it up in tissue. 

Also, be careful when wrapping items for shipping so they don't get damaged.  No one wants a busted up Zombie package. 
When shipping, I suggest using tracking and make note of the date mailed.  If the doll does not arrive within 10 business days of shipping, you will be responsible for making and sending a NEW zombie doll package.  

As always, thanks for participating and feel free to use the badge to help spread the word!

New address reminder

 Greetings to all you ornament swappers!

Just a reminder to send the ornaments and return shipping fee to my new home address.

Email me at:

valpowery(at)yahoo(dot)com

if you haven’t updated it yet.

Thanks! Val

WhoVille ideas!

 So I watched the movie for inspiration!

Here are things I saw and heard the names of between the movie and the book!  I hope this helps you all decide on what to make!

Whoville village 

Grinch

Cindy Lou Who

Whoville cottages

Whoville toys :

Bingle balls 

Whofloo fluff

Jingtinglers 

Tringlers 

(Blow) floofloovers

(Bang) gardookas

(Spin) trumtookas 

(Slam) slooslunkas 

Tree

Max

Sleigh

Jingle bells

Who-Plums

Checkerboards

Pampoogas 

Pantookas

Bizlebigs 

Who-pudding

Who mouses 

A Slice of Awesomeness

 

Oh my goodness… she is a slice of awesomeness!!! Her little sneakers are darling - I love absolutely everything about her!!!

Thank you SO much Clare for this “beauty” … she is phenomenal. Baking is one of my most favorite things to do so she will find a home in my kitchen decor.

Thank you also for my fun tuck ins - you made my day and I felt very spoilt.

Have a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!!!!

Looong overdue thanks to Kerry

I had thanked Kerry via email for the wonderful doll she sent me for the summer of '22 vacation zombie swap, but life blew up -- preventing me from participating in the annual swap that fall, and I never got around to posting in here to share this darling Legless Lizzie. 

Kerry just happened to be visiting the Texas Gulf Coast,  which holds a fond place in my childhood memories, so Lizzie has touches of the area, including part of her outfit being made from the scraps of a souvenir tee which Kerry made into a totebag. 

Many of the tuck-ins have been distributed throughout my house, so not pictured, but look at this little lady! That zombie shark attacking her leg is hilarious, and I just love the little details, like her shark's tooth necklace and her beachcomber's bucket.

Thanks again, Kerry. I promise I'm trying to get better at getting on top of things. 

A surprise!

 So my family went to Vermont to enjoy the change of the leaves. It was a VERY quick trip but Jill came up so we could finally meet! After 17 years of being blog buddies!!!

She made me this cute little gnome

Thank you for coming to meet me Jill and thank you for my sweet gnome and yarn (pic to come soon!)