2011 Handmade Holiday Gift Exchange
The year we lost our son I participated in a handmade gift exchange hosted by Mother Henna. It truly helped us get through our very first Christmas after our loss. It was such an inspiration. This year we have teamed up with Faces of Loss to create the 2011 Handmade Holiday Gift Exchange!
The call for participants is NOW OPEN! If you are interested in joining please leave a comment including your name and either your blog url or e-mail address. The cut-off date for all participants will be November 13th! November 14th we will post the partners list so make sure to check back then.
Here are the guidelines:
– This exchange is open to everyone from anywhere. You might end up with an overseas partner. Keep that in mind when shipping.
– Please have your package(s) post marked by December 15th. If you miss the date please contact your partner and let them know when to expect it.
– You will be contacting your partner for their mailing address. This will be a great opportunity to ask them about their loss and how you might incorporate them into your project.
Here are some tips & tricks:
– Don’t be afraid to ask your partner questions. The more you know about them, the more ideas you will have. Research things like birthstones or zodiac signs. Find out what their favorite color is. Your gift should be from your heart to theirs. Anything is possible.
– You can create using any type of medium you feel comfortable with, so long as it is handmade! Some examples include: baked goods, drawings, paintings, ornaments, jewelry, picture frames, fiber art and knits, photography, wall art, candles, music, cards, or tags. Think etsy.com!
– Make sure to snap photos of your work-in-progress and the finished piece(s). We would like to do a photo collage of some of the projects you created.
– If you have any questions feel free to contact us!
To help spread the word please share this graphic on your blog or website.
We look forward to seeing what you create!
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED!
November 1st, 2011 at 3:12 pm
I would be honored to be a part of this Gift Exchange!
November 1st, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I love making gifts! Can’t wait to participate :)
November 1st, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Hi, would love to join!!
November 1st, 2011 at 3:33 pm
I’m very excited! I loved the ornament exchange through FOL last year!
November 1st, 2011 at 3:33 pm
This sounds wonderful;)
November 1st, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Count me in!
November 1st, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Looking forward to participating. Thank you for putting this together.
November 1st, 2011 at 4:22 pm
very awesome and glad to join in
November 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I’m sooooo in!
November 1st, 2011 at 5:08 pm
This is amazing! So excited to be a part of this!
November 1st, 2011 at 5:22 pm
I’m in :)
November 1st, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Love this idea!
November 1st, 2011 at 5:50 pm
I would love to join in.
November 1st, 2011 at 6:14 pm
I would love to participate. Thanks for the opportunity.
November 1st, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Count me in
November 2nd, 2011 at 10:49 am
Would love to! Count me in please.
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:24 am
Count me in as a participant!
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I would love to be a part of this!
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I would love to be a part of this
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Count me in! :)
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Count me in!!!
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
I’m in!! How do I know this message was received?!
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Would love too
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Thanks!
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I’d love to participate, thank you
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I too would Love to participate! Thanks :)
November 2nd, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I am thrilled to do this! The best thing for us grieving mamas is to know that we’re not alone and that we’re all in this together. I love the support regardless of it being from a close friend or a stranger who is about to become a close friend! <3
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:02 pm
I would like to join in! Anything to help get through the holidays!
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Love this idea!!! :)
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:33 pm
I would love to be apart of this! I did it last year and it was amazing!
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:40 pm
I would love to participate!!
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I would love to be a part of this
November 2nd, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Love to join <3
Thanks!
November 2nd, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Super excited to get started!
November 2nd, 2011 at 4:40 pm
This is such a great idea!
November 2nd, 2011 at 4:46 pm
I would love to do this, my name is ANg
my website
http://altermyworld.blogspot.com/
my email altermyworld.angw (at) gmail (dot) come
November 2nd, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Can’t wait!
November 2nd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Great idea, thanks for organizing!
November 2nd, 2011 at 7:40 pm
I would love to participate!! Email: sugarplumsugarpie@yahoo.com
November 2nd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
I would love to participate.
November 2nd, 2011 at 7:59 pm
Great idea!!! Can’t wait to do this, I’m so crafty
November 2nd, 2011 at 8:02 pm
This is my first year participating but I am very excited! Crafts have become my outlet.
November 2nd, 2011 at 9:02 pm
This is something I definitely need right now. Thanks for putting this together. I’m excited to be a part of it.
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:36 pm
I’me with you guys on this
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Love the idea
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:52 pm
I would love to do this; thank you for the opportunity!
November 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 am
Looking forward to this. I need some spirit and joy in my life.
November 3rd, 2011 at 11:13 am
Thank you.
November 3rd, 2011 at 1:41 pm
I did an ornament exchange last year and loved seeing my Gage ornament. I am excited about doing it again this year!
November 3rd, 2011 at 1:54 pm
I’m in…not sure what I’m going to do yet, but I will be thinking very hard of something creative!