My mailman has been busy these past few weeks! He actually came up to my door recently, rang the doorbell, and asked if I was having a birthday soon! I explained the whole blog swap idea and he seemed a bit perplexed (total strangers sending each other "stuff"??). I don't think he quite got it - especially the fact that we are not "total strangers" ...
I have indeed received many packages full of splendid treats and gifts from my partners this season! I apologize for being tardy in sharing; time has gotten away from me and before I knew it, I was behind posting about 5 swaps (eek!).
So here goes... are you ready? Lots LOTS and lots of photos.
This altered matchbox came from Jennie, my other swap partner in the Speckled Egg's Petite Inspiration Box Swap - Curiosities Edition.
( I love this vintage Halloween photo! Are you old enough to remember when Halloween masks looked like that? What a hoot!)
All my treats!
Yummy black velvet ribbon, black roses and a darling key...
Thank you, Jennie, for all my goodies!
Projects are planned for a few; others I'm hoarding.
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Wendy from Bliss Angels hosted a Halloween altered tin swap and this is the amazing piece I received from my partner, Georgina.
I've named her Matilda... isn't she fabulous?!
She is totally different from anything I would have made - and that's exactly why she's so special!
Muchas gracias, Georgina! Matilda is lovin' her a new home.
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Debi at The Bloggerette Sorority had a Something's Brewing Swap... we were to buy or make a Halloween bag and fill it with treats.
My amazing partner, Kim, really spoiled me!
..my purple and black bag had this hanging witchy tag "All my friends are witches"
Kim filled my bag to the max... lots of stickers, buttons, pins, vintage ephemera, bling, ribbon, chocolate!!, ATC making supplies, mini frame, a fabulous black/white skull towel (you'll see it used as a background in many of my Halloween photos)...
... a gorgeous vintage scarf in yummy fall colors...
Kim even made me an altered tin.... LOVE IT!
..inside the tin she had stashed a few goodies...
I'm truly loving my altered domino!
Thank you, Kim, for being such a fun, creative and generous partner.
The Bloggerette Sorority is having their big reveal today from all the swap participants. Stop on by for some fantastic Halloween inspiration...
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Whew! We're almost there.... one more fantastic swap to share!
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One of the funnest swaps was hosted by Jen at Altered Spirits; we were to create a mini spell book for our partners.
Wendy from Bliss Angels once again outdid herself... I received an awesome mini book from her... all wrapped up in another of her special envelopes
...this is the 2nd time I've had Wendy as a swap partner, and each time I've opened her package I say "ahh" when I see the lovely envelopes and wrapping. She is truly gifted at spoiling her swap partners!
... the pages of my mini spell book are each unique and wonderful...
Wendy has incorporated lots of details and tiny surprises.
This is the card she enclosed (smile)
Many thanks to Wendy for such a lovely book -
and once again bringing a smile to my face.
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Oops! One more! Not a blog swap, but my very first ATC Swap.
"Autumn Splendor"
received from Karla.
Karla's work is amazing; so I was thrilled when she wanted to swap.
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Okay, now I think I'm done.
Except for the other two packages that just arrived yesterday!
...to be continued...
What a wonderful "treat" to receive such wonderful goodies!
Posted by: Kellydeal.blogspot.com | Sunday, 23 October 2011 at 01:25 PM
Hello Mercedes...all that swapping sounds like fun. You received some very nice things. I love the Autumn Splendor card.
And your witches are a delight. Who can say what one should look like - that keeps the mystery in it.
Have a glorious October,
Marianne
Posted by: Marianne | Wednesday, 19 October 2011 at 10:32 PM
Mercedes, you received some really fabulous swap gifts! Too much fun!
Thanks for joining the Bloggerette swap!
Hugs, Debi
Posted by: debi | Wednesday, 19 October 2011 at 10:01 PM
Wow! You've have really made out with terrific goodies! Kim was so generous and the goodies she sent you are amazing! That domino is gorgeous!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me a sweet comment. You are so right...Wendy is amazingly generous and talented!
Take care,
Angela
Posted by: Angela | Wednesday, 19 October 2011 at 08:59 AM
Whew Mercedes, great swaps! Kim is an awesome swap partner and I love that tin from Wendy's swap!
Posted by: JoAnne | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 10:34 PM
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Posted by: Jo | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 08:40 PM
Awesome swaps you received! You had some great swappers! I would love to do a ATC swap. I have not done one in a long time, the one you received is fabulous! The bag swap was so much fun!
~Donna~
Posted by: Donna | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 08:34 PM
Aren't swaps fun?!?! And Halloween ones especially!!! Kim is so talented!!! I saw what you created for your partner in the Secret Sister Swap in a previous post, WOW, just beautiful!!!!
Trick or Treat!!!
xxoo
Marsha
Posted by: Marsha | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 07:02 PM
You have been keeping the mail service in business! I love the Bloggerette swap - you got so many great little extras - I bet it 'll keep you busy!
Posted by: Jo | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 06:19 PM
Oh my goodness Mercedes, you have surely been keeping your mailman very busy indeed!! So many wonderful swaps! I was so sorry to have missed the mini spellbook swap. And I am so happy you enjoyed my bag for the bloggerette swap. I had a wonderful time picking out all the goodies for you! Halloween Hugs! xo
Posted by: KimS | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 02:44 PM