Here is the post - sorry, it was in the "Holidays" forum. Sal --------------- Victorian Christmas Craft Swap Rules 1). Players will be matched up with partners. This will be done by drawing out of a hat. After being matched up, you must contact each other for addresses. 2). Crafting will start on November 10th. Players must be ready to ship their boxes to their partners by December 10th. You must use delivery confirmation. Boxes should not cost more than $8.10 Priority Mail. 3). The items crafted should be Christmas related whether they be ornaments, candles, flower arrangements, table runners, etc. Please try to have at least 5 items in your box with at least 3 being different from each other. 4). Players must post their preferred Victorian Christmas decorating colors (& themes if you have any) here on the forum. After all you wouldn't be too happy if your buddy sends you everything in blue & silver if you happen to decorate for Christmas in red & gold. Buddies: Please pay attention to your partners color schemes!!! Other than that your crafts should be a total surprise for your partner. 5). Crafts absolutely must be Victorian in style!!! No sneaking in anything Country or Modern! Like I said before think back to elegant ladies in fine dresses, tea time in the afternoon, evening balls, and more. Victorian is elegant, feminine, opulent! Use lace, ribbons, beads, thread crochet, tatting, gilding, and lots of other options! Googling Images for Victorian Christmas and Victorian anything should give you a visual starting point if you are having trouble! Now you don't have to spend a ton of money on your crafts, just get creative in the use of your matierials. 6). Sign-ups will end November 5th....so let's get this party started!

Done and wrapped! Sorry to be so fast. Am working on a second one in case I make something I like better and then will pick as I have other people to make gifts for. I have my Jan birthday block done also. But, then I'm not raising kids anymore and this is how I spend my time. Linda

The last time we did a exchange we got to know our partner and found out what type of things they like, colors or size of the ornament helps too. Then you send one you think she will like and you can also send one you like yourself. It's up to you. You can make or buy the ornaments. Set a price of $5.00 or less, or more if you desire. I'd say let's get them in the mail by Dec 12th at the latest. How does that sound to all of you? Ok, lets get some names on this list.

My Christmas Wish 2007 In recent years, my parents health (esp. my mother) has deteriorated. I recently moved 600 miles closer just to be with them. I fear this may be the last Christmas for one or both of them. They really LOVE Christmas cards! As I was rummaging through the attic to retrieve their Christmas decorations, I found Christmas cards they had received from 30 years ago. They throw NONE away. I was trying to think of something really special to do for them for Christmas and I came up with this idea. If you have the Christmas spirit, and want to do something nice for someone (who doesn't?) - please take the time to send my parent's a Christmas card. Christmas was always a magical time of year for our family and I truly want to make this magical for the both of them. Please! God Bless You and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. Address is as follows: Donald and Betty Coleman 704 Seattle Drive Lexington Kentucky 40503 Please forward this to all your family/friends/coworkers. God Bless!!!