New "Textile Swap"!

It's been almost a year since I last hosted my "Textile Swap" and thought I would host another one! This is such an easy Swap and VERY inexpensive to ship...since textiles don't weigh very much! So, if you are like me and LOVE textiles, then this might be a Swap for you! Please read the rules thoroughly first!!!

Textile Swap Rules:

1. This is a TEXTILE SWAP! So, Textiles are what you will want to include in your package! (Think flour sack towels, stitcheries, prim stitched hand towels, pillow tucks, etc.) I want this Swap to be able to fit into a padded envelope that can ship out very inexpensively!

2. This Swap MUST be mailed in a large padded envelope...NO BOXES! With that being said, all your items now should be light and inexpensive to mail via USPS! You can find some of the larger envelopes at your local Walmart, Staples, etc for just a few dollars! If you are including a framed stitchery behind glass...just wrap it securely with some of the other textiles in your package for protection, you could also place some heavy cardboard inside the envelope as well!

3. Your package MUST include atleast 5 textiles!!! This will ensure everyone will be getting a nice little package in the mail! These textiles can be Seasonal or Everyday, that is up to you and what you think your partner would like!

4. Atleast ONE of the items in your package MUST be handmade! You can choose to handmake that item yourself, or purchase it handmade! There are lots of craft shows going on this time of year as well as lots of great handmade primitive websites out there just dying for your business! But, one item MUST be handmade!

5. Your Item MUST be in completed form! We all have enough "unfinished" projects...No need to add another one to the pile!

6. You MUST have a Blog of your own! Sorry, I know alot of you just have email accounts...but, I prefer to have just Blog Swappers as this just shows commitment to Blogging. Also, you MUST have had a post to your Blog within the last 3 months, as well! And, YES, I will check!

7. You MUST have commented atleast 5 times on my Blog! I just like to know those that I am swapping with...another Pet Peeve of mine! LOL. Besides, I have had 3 times now where Bloggers think it is better to receive then give! So, I am trying to avoid that happening again!

8. You MUST follow thru with your Swap and BE ON TIME! This is NOT a difficult swap...so, be on time! Nothing worse then waiting for a swap to arrive 3 months late! We all get excited waiting for them packages....but, when they are on time! If you don't follow thru or late with your swap, you will NOT be allowed to Swap again here. (I do keep a list too)

9. Your package MUST be atleast a $20 value! Just keeping it fair for everyone!

10. You MUST thank your partner when you recieve your package! I HATE ungratefulness! Your partner just put alot of time and thought into your package (atleast I hope so!), so THANK THEM! I don't care if you like everything or not! It won't kill you to thank them! Believe me, 99% of the time....YOU WILL LOVE YOUR PACKAGE!

11. Absolutely NO Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or any other low quality Textiles! I live by many Craft Shops and at any given time I can find many nice Textiles for under $3 each! So, if I can...I know you can too! We all can head to the Dollar Store and pick up something....so, please don't send them for this Swap!

12. You MUST get a Delivery Confirmation # when you send out your package! That way if your package doesn't make it to it's destination...we can find its whereabouts! I will also need you to Email me with that number!

13. You MUST ship your package by August 16th! That will give everyone almost 6 weeks to find some wonderful Textiles for their packages!

14. LASTLY, GIVE AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECIEVE!!! I would never give a package that I myself wouldn't want to get! If you live by that rule....your partner will never be disappointed! ;-)

Now, if you would like to Play....Drop me an Email with your Name, Address, and Blog Link! I know some of the Rules are strict & some are harsh, but I just want a good Swap for everyone! And sometimes you just have to spell it out completely....SO I DID! LOL

TAKING SIGNUPS UNTIL JULY 7TH!

Prize Picture

Sorry, been really busy here working on the Homestead! But, I finally got some pictures of my "1000 Followers" Giveaway!



I did make 2 extra ones, if anyone is interested in purchasing one for yourself. The cost is $30.00 + shipping. They are ready to ship too! Sorry, contents are NOT included, this is just for the "Make-do Gathering Box". This was just the extra goodies I included with this Giveaway! Just drop me an Email if you are interested!

"MAKE-DO GATHERING BOX"

ALSO...THIS WOULD LOOK GREAT FILLED WITH GARDEN GATHERINGS AND AN OLD GARDEN TOOL HANGING FROM IT...OR IN THE BATHROOM FILLED WITH SOAPS AND AN OLD FLOUR SACK TOWEL HANGING FROM THE PEG!

Red, White & BLUE MONDAY!

Since the "4th of July" is less than a week away, I thought I would share some of my favorite "Red, White & Blue" bedrooms. These are just some random pictures I found on the Web. Enjoy!

I love this Bedroom! Reminds me of vacationing on Lake Michigan! At night we would prop open the windows and listen to the waves crash on shore while a gentle breeze filled the room! Ahhhhh, the simple things in life!

I love that bench at the bottom of the bed!

Simplicity!

This is actually from Country Sampler Magazine. Love that rug!

Ahhhhh!

HAPPY 1ST DAY OF SUMMER!!!

To Celebrate, I am going to draw my 3 lucky winners for my "1000 Follower's Giveaway"!!!

I used a Random Number Generator for the winning numbers...and here they are:

DRAGONLADY

http://dragonlady-1.blogspot.com/

PATTI

http://primitivetreasuresonraspberrylane.blogspot.com/

THE BRICK HOUSE

http://porchsittingtime.blogspot.com/

CONGRADULATIONS LADIES....PLEASE DROP ME AN EMAIL ME WITH YOUR ADDRESSES! (YOU MUST CLAIM YOUR PRIZE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF DRAWING!) I WILL BE POSTING A PICTURE LATER TODAY OF THE GIVEAWAY GOODIE! I NEED TO GET NEW BATTERIES FOR MY CAMERA. ;-)

"1000 Followers" Giveaway!!!!

WOOHOOOOO!!!!! I have been watching my followers slowly grow over the last month and secretly waited for them to reach 1000! Well, I got in from work this morning and reached my 1000th follower!



So, I AM HAVING A GIVEAWAY!!! Actually 3 of them! There will be 3 lucky winners in this Giveaway! What is the prize?! Well, I will give you a hint...I need to get back into my woodshop so it will be something made of wood!!!

Now, Here are the Rules to the Giveaway!

1. You MUST be a "follower" of my Blog! If you aren't already, you can do so by just clicking the "follow" button and it will prompt you from there.

2. You MUST have a Blog of your own OR leave me an email address so I can email you if you are my winner! I will NOT come looking for you or send out "Dog the Bounty Hunter" for you to retrieve your winnings. He is busy looking for fugitives not worried about tracking down Giveaway Winners!

3. You MUST post a comment here and ONLY here on this post! I won't accept them any other place (emails, other posts, etc.) because this is where I will draw my winner from!

4. DO NOT POST THIS GIVEAWAY ON YOUR BLOG!!! This is for my followers only! Besides, do you really want more competition?! If I find that you have posted it (or mentioned it within a post) I WILL remove your comment and you will forfeit your right to play. Sorry, I hate for people to show up ONLY for a chance to win a giveaway. Believe me, there are many of them out there that do just that!

5. Lastly, Check back in Monday, June 21st to see if you are a winner! This is the first official day of Summer...so what better time to draw for winners?!