Monday, May 7, 2007


June's Tote Bag Kit Swap Rules:
This is our "beginning of summer" swap. You will send a complete kit to make either a tote bag or Beach Bag, whichever you think your partner might enjoy, and also you will include a surprise gift for them. It will be fun. See the example of a Tote bag here and also there is a link to a pattern on the main page. Here are some more links: http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/cts-beachbag.html
  • a pattern for a Tote/Beach bag [be sure to watch your copyright laws]
  • enough yarn to make the bag
  • all the other materials, stitch markers, yarn needle, everything needed
  • the hook or needles
  • the lining material
  • any notions, buttons ect
  • and the handles
  • also include a surprise gift that would go in or with your bag like maybe a visor or flip flops or a skein of yarn or lip gloss and a cell case cover or anything you think your partner might like.

Gather your materials and surprise item and package it in a pretty tissue or gift bag and send it off to your partner so that they will have everything they need to make their bag.
Be sure to email your partner and let them know who you are and when your bag is sent be sure to post it on the blog and to then post your photos of your preceived packages and thank yous to the blog or if you are posting on your own blog be sure to note it and tell your partner so they can hop over and see it.

Rules:

1. For the yarn be sure to try and match to what weight the pattern calls for and choose something that is nice to feel or something you might want to receive like, wool, cotton, silk or a combination of any. Be respectful of the "Copyright rules" on all patterns.
2. This Swap starts in June .
3. This will be a 1 time Swap.
4. Anyone who wants to be involved please request by email to; mailto:Calcrochetnut@msn.com 5. Then when you send your package post that you sent it.
6. When you receive your package post again your "Thank-you" and a photo.The Specifics:
Sign up by June 12th, and partners will be assigned after June 12th.

1. Email the hostess [Crochetoholic Debb at Calcrochetnut@msn.com] your address and email [be sure to put "Tote/Beach Bag Kit Swap"[TBBKS] in the subject line]
2. The hostess will email you your partner and her address [all addresses are confidential and only available to our members]NOTE: You may not be receiving your package from the same person you are sending to.
3. You will also get an invitation to join the blog so you can post.
4. Next get your materials for the kit and your surprize gift.
5. For your gift you might send flip flops, a visor, tanning lotion, lip gloss, change bag, cell phone cover, hooks, ribbon, buttons, scarves, hankies, or anything that you might want to send. [the tote bag can be for a purse, yarn, or anything]
6. Mail your packages out by the end of the month be sure to include a little note card saying it is from your TBBKS partner.
7. Then after the exchange is over the group will vote on the best Beaded Stitch Markers and Yarn Exchange package and that member will win a prize. [so be sure to post a photo of your received package and the person who sent it to you]
8. The one with the most votes will win a grab bag prize value of $10.[It could include yarn, notions, girly stuff, not sure yet, but you will be pleasently surprised with it.] It will be fun!
10. The important thing is be sure your packages get out in time so that your partner does not feel forgotten.Sound good?To join, please email [ calcrochetnut@msn.com] your name ,mailing address, and blog/URL. If you don't have a blog or URL that is ok.
Have Fun and Join Now!