Sunday, August 3, 2008

A "Very Vintage Halloween Swap"......

It's true!......I have decided to host my own "little swap".....a "Very Vintage Halloween Swap"!
I have participated in a couple so far & found that they were simply delightful!!! It is a chance to meet some of the lovliest people & put together the most charming surprises!......I know it is August & we are all continuing to enjoy the summer, but I wanted to get this swap started, since I would love to give you all plenty of time.
So this is how it will work. You will have till Monday, August 25th to leave me a comment, letting me know you would like to participate....Please make sure you add your e-mail address to your comment so I can get in touch with you.....As soon as you sign up, I will be sending you each a tiny "Halloween Favor" for signing up....a small assortment of darling Halloween tags...courtesy of Holly at "mommyholly.etsy.com"..... I've also added a "button" to the right side of my blog, that you can add to your own blogs....Please help me spread the word! After I have all the participants, I will pair you up with a partner,..... e-mailing you to let you know who it is & their specifics.
As for what to send your lucky partner?....I think something with a "vintage feel" would be lovely! I know I always covet the darling Halloween items that look like pieces from years ago! It can be one thing or a grouping of little Halloween surprises....but should not exceed $20-$30. You are all a creative group out there!!...you could make something wonderful or purchase your gift!....Either way, please make sure & put a bit of thought in the presentation!...wrap in sweet paper, add a little ribbon, write a wee card!...make it something you would LOVE to receive!!!
And the last thing...You will be responsible to make sure & have your "Halloween" swap box in the mail & sent to your partner by Monday, September 22nd. That way we all will have our suprises in time to set out & use during the month of October.....Also I thought we might all enjoy seeing what each other received, so on Wednesday, October 1st, lets all post about this swap, showing all our "gifts"!!!.....I will add a list of all the participants & their partners & we can go down the list visiting each other! What a great way to kick off October!
So I invite you all to be part my "Very Vintage Halloween Swap"!!!!...I think it could be amazingly fun!!...& maybe a bit "spooky" in the process!....Sign up soon!......Your friend, Heidi XO
P.S. Of course I am hosting a Halloween swap..... After all, I am a naturally born "witch"......my birthday is October 31st!!!!....Bye for now!....

90 comments:

mysteryhistorymom said...

Heidi- Let me be the first to sign up! This sounds like so much fun!:-) Thanks for hosting! Lori

simple~needs said...

count me in.......:)

smalltownprim(at)yahoodotcom

we went to an auction a few weeks ago and i found a ton of vintage halloween goodies! woohoo!!

mysteryhistorymom said...

Heidi- Here is my e-mail toosillysisters(at)cox.net This is going to be so fun!! Lori

Apron Thrift Girl said...

Please sign me up. thrift girl at earthlink dot net. Thanks. I can't think of a better combination than halloween and vintage.

Joanne Kennedy said...

Oh I love Halloween and I love Vintage looking Halloween the most! This is right my my alley!

I want to join in! Please add me.

My email is jk51958@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Hugs,
Joanne

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

Heidi, I have so far participated in one vintage swap and it was a blast so I would love to be included in your Halloween swap. Thank You for hosting. ~ Lynn

dragonfly2782@verizon.net

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Hello Heidi,
We just discovered your beautiful blog today and would LOVE to be apart of your vintage Halloween swap
Both my Mother and I. We both share a blog together and the same email address:
tweets2457@aol.com
This swap sounds wonderful and I already have some ideas for it!
Lindsey and Twyla

Viv (VivLyn) said...

I would love to sign up for your swap! Halloween is my favorite time of the year!!! Thanks!
My email is: vivlyndesigns@gmail.com

Mad Red Hare said...

Oooh, oooh, pick me pick me! This would be my very first swap since I have been blogging!

Cottage Rose said...

I would love to be apart of the Halloween swap. I have not been in one before, and it sounds so fun. I can't wait to meet my partner. OH and I have tagged you so please stop by and see what to do. Have a great week.
alaurajane@gmail.com

Hugs;
Alaura

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Since discovering your blog this afternoon I have been going back through your archives and enjoying your blog so much! My mouth has dropped open more than once at the beauty you have brought to this space. Your blog is what I want mine to be when I grow up. Twyla

Anne Fannie said...

Hello Heidi Ann, I would love to join this fun vintage Halloween swap! Sign me up! along350@aol.com

Katy said...

That sounds cute! I am not a major fan of Halloween though...at all! LOL So I will probably sit this one out and maybe do the next one!!! :) How fun that it is your birthday on the 31st of Oct. though!!!! :)

OH..and is that house in the sidebar pic...the white house....is that YOUR home?? If so..I am totally jealous! That is a GORGEOUS house!!!!

Susan Hickam said...

Heidi I would love to participate! It will be my first swap online. It will be fun to start thinking fall when the days are in the 100's here in Kansas.

Susan Hickam said...

Hi Heidi! My e-mail is susanmhickam@yahoo.com

Joy said...

I would love to participate in the swap. This will be my first. I am really excited. :o)

autumnsensation@yahoo.com is my email address.

Sophee-a Laroo Bijoux and Sheri too said...

Sounds spook~tacular! Lynn sent me over and I love Halloween and Vintage items too.

Scooterblu's Whimsy said...

Hi Heidi...count me in! This sounds like so much fun! I love Fall! ...and the pretty colors of harvest! Thanks for hosting!

And tell Holly, she looks beautiful, even in her PJ's! So not fair! LOL! Congrats to all of your winners!

Hugs, Rhonda :)

Pearl said...

Hi Heidi... Rhonda sent me over as soon as she found out about your swap... heheheee... I adore the Fall Season, too... and this swap sounds like alot of FUN! For sure count me in... Thanks for hosting and I'll be back to snag your Button when you get it posted!

~blessings~
Pearl

pearlsjourney@hotmail.com

Scooterblu's Whimsy said...

Hi Heidi, We still have just the arm brace, and David is only to take it off when he bathes! Which would be NEVER if left up to him! LOL! Why am I laughing...I should be shamed! Oh boys....LOL! We go back in 2 weeks and then hopefully we will be through with it all! The X-rays looked really good, though! I couldn't believe how much new bone had formed in just 2 weeks! We will have to throw "NO CAST PARTIES for David and Andrew that week! :)

Hope you are taking pictures as you rearrange your living room and are going to share! You have my curiousity up now! :) ~Rhonda

hautemommy said...

Sign me up, momma!!!! :) How super fun, I LOVEEEEE Halloween!! xo!

Lisa Brown - Vintage Sweet Peas said...

Heidi- count me in! This will be my first swap! Sounds like lots of fun :) Thanks for hosting...Lisa

my e-mail: vintageljn@gmail.com

Shelly said...

I would LOVE to be a part of this swap! Halloween is my hands down fave holiday and I do adore all things vintage!

Great idea!

My email is: skhsimmons@gmail.com

{{hugs}}

The Fairy Glade said...

Hi I live the UK and I am guessing that you are in the USA. I would however love to participate in the Halloween Swap if that's ok, assuming that a "partner" wouldn't mind the shipping costs. I understand if not. Let me know. Just in case my email is dodybart@aol.com.

Christine Edwards said...

Yeah! I'd love to participated in your Very Vintage Halloween Swap. Thanks so much for hosting!

Shara said...

I would love to be in on the fabulous swap. Vintage is my middle name. Well, not really. I am a veteran swapper and love all things Halloween, all things Holiday and all things vintage. I am itching to get Halloween crafting, so this is the perfect opportunity! Thank you!

Tere Trout said...

I would love to participate! Tere

Christine Edwards said...

Heidi, my email is flwave at hotmail dot com. Really looking forward to this swap as I love all of the Bethany Lowe Halloween decorations!

Seeking Simplicity said...

Oh... please sign me up.

My email is: angiedasner@yahoo.com

My blog is: http://angiebeth.blogspot.com

Happy Halloweeenie Everyone!

KatCollects said...

Hi,
I am new to this, but would LOVE to join this swap. Now I will definitly have to get my blog up and running to show pictures : ) Thank you,
Kathy

Angela Harris said...

HEy there! I NEED to be in this swap too! I just collected a huge pile of Vintage clip art. Counti me in!
YourAngil@Hotmail.com

YourAngil.Blogspot.com

~Leslie said...

Oh Halloween is my favorite holiday. Please sign me up for your
swap! Here is my info:
junkgirl66@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Leslie

Louise said...

I've been thinking about this and decided to try it! louisestamps@aol.com

It seems like so much fun, and I loved some things I did last year for Halloween.

Angela Harris said...

Sorry I don't know I missed giving you my E-mail YOURANGIL@HOTMAIL.COM
Thanks

tyketto said...

Hi - I found you from a post of Lori's over at Morning Glories & Moonflowers. I'd love to take part. I love Halloween and really, only have one glow witch ornament to put out in the yard. Thanks for hosting!

e-mail is:
bethvanduzer (at) yahoo.com

Melissa said...

I'd like to join in on this very vintage swap. As much as I don't want summer to end (winter was harsh this year) I really want fall to be here (and last a long time too). email: mdburford@gmail.com
Thanks!
*~*~*~*
www.melissaburford.typepad.com

Carrie said...

Please sign me up! I love to make lots of vintage Halloween goodies for a fall craft show I participate in.
=) Carrie

carriegray2(at)coxdotnet or
dateit(at)coxdotnet

Polka Dot Moon said...

Please sign me up! This will be my first swap, so I'm super excited and Halloween is my favorite!!!

email: djnagle@cox.net

Thanks :)

Jeanne said...

Hun with a swap involved. I'm in. Halloween is one of the fun holidays I love to decorate. My email is:
jeav@earthlink.net

Looking forward to this fun. Jeanne

Elizabeth said...

Please count me in for this fun swap!
Elizabeth
e_bogardus@hotmail.com
http://ebogie.blogspot.com
Thanks for hosting, this will be a lot of work for you, but you seem to have thought out the organization very well!

Tanya Peacock said...

Count me in!

Tanya Peacock
fannyfarkle1@yahoo.com

Rockabyeretro said...

Would love to be a part of this:)

ghartshark@optonline.net

Abuela Beauty said...

Hi Heidi!! I wanna participate.
But i live in Argentina, so you must considerate mailings times are so longer..

My eamil is skruchowski@gmail.com

Teresa @ PlumWater Cottage said...

I would love to be included in this swap...I love all things Halloween!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi, I just found you from Two Crazy Crafters and I Want to SWAP.
my email:
dbrhgn@aol.com
I'm so excited ! Thanks for doing this.
Warmly, Deb

Cami said...

Count me in too. I make a lot of my own holiday decor and Halloween is one my favorites. My black glass glitter is just waiting to be used!

everydayiscamiday @ gmail.com

Suzie Button said...

I'd LOVE to participate! Halloween is SO much fun! my email is purrpage3@verizon.net. Can't wait to begin! Thanks for hosting such a fun swap!

London Southern Belle said...

oooh I would love to participate. I am in England...is that a problem? I suppose whoever is paired with me will have to be mindful of shipping costs so they will have a challenge on their hands to chose 'light' objects ;0)

My email is londonsouthernbelle(at)gmail(dot)com

Stacey said...

Im so excited- I would love to participate! Count me in!

Stacey said...

Oh- my email is sweettea16@hotmail.com and my blog is www.tinselandtreasure.blogspot.com

countrygirl3031 said...

Hi Heidi...found your blog through Two Crazy Crafters and I would love to sign up...so count me in!! My email is countrygirl3031@ameritech.net.

Hugz,
Michele

cherry Tree Lane said...

Yes Yes Yes! I can't wait! SIGN ME UP!!!!!
justaspoonful@gmail.com

Debbie said...

Hi Heidi, please sign me up. I love making Halloween projects. If you do not still have my info shoot me a email and I will send it again. changedbygrace@mvn.net

Thanks,

Debxx

KatCollects said...

Hi, I signed up for this but don't think it showed my email address. It is RKMSFamily@aol.com. Thank you
Kathy

Miriam said...

I would like to be a part of this swap, please! miriam-at-crafterbynight-dot-com.

Thank you!

Trish said...

I would love to take part in this swap! My email address is ketelcopia@charter.net

Thanks!

From A Creative Heart said...

Good Morning!
I would love to be included in this swap as I am pulling out my patterns for Fall Shows....
Thanks so much for hosing this!!!
Hugs,
Debbie

Anonymous said...

Yes, Yes, Yes, I want to participate. We have company this summer staying with us so I have lagging. But I am ready to get going again. What a great idea.

Cheers

Kay
danakay5@sbcglobal.net.

blingqueen.typepad.com said...

Hello,

I too am interested in this vintage halloween swap. Please count me in. This will be my first as well.

Karen
Blingqueen.typepad.com
email: dmblndi@yahoo.com

Patricia said...

I would love to join this swap if you will have me.
theunfinishedflower@gmail.com

Marja Kristiina said...

Oh, this would be sooooo my thing! Could I please join in, in spite of the fact that I'm over here in Finland?

warm regards, Marja
merry_marja(at)hotmail.com

PS. Found this through Dev The Fairy Glade

Marja Kristiina said...

It's me still!

If I'm allowed to be included, one week will not be enough time for me and my swap friend to receive our gifts via international mail. Could the date of the gift display in one's own blog be postponed a little...?

Just my two cents. Cheers!

LingoVise Says... said...

This sounds like blast... I'm in, I'm in, I'm in! Thanks so much for hosting :)

http://tincancanoe.blogspot.com/

lingovise at aol dot com

~TAMY 3 Sides of Crazy~ said...

Sign me up please - I love swaps and I love vintage and I love Halloween so this is perfect!! Thanks for hosting and giving us so much time to put together the perfect swap packages for Halloween! I;m posting about it too!

LBP said...

I would love to be in your Halloween Swap! I have only done a couple of swaps before but they are so much fun!

My email address is lplunkett@automailsys.com.

Blessings

Dana said...

I would love to participate--this will be my first swap!!! Thank you for organizing this! Dana

Elizabeth said...

Heidi Ann:
Please contact me before assigning partners. I still want to participate!
e_bogardus@hotmail.com

Creative Mama said...

Sounds fun, count me in!

swirlsofcreativity@artlover.com

Party Wishes SCV said...

I LOVE Halloween! Count me in!

studiorose said...

Oh, how fun! May I join? LOVE Halloween and love swapping!

Lisa M - euphoria7 at windstream dot net

Valita said...

Please sign me up! I have never done a Halloween swap before.
My email address is valitab@verizon.net.

Anonymous said...

What a lovely idea! Please add me to the list. My e-mail is presleywood@sbcglobal.net

Thanks,
Meredith

Carol said...

If it is not too late I would love to join!

jec@afo.net

blessings, Carol

Genevieve said...

If you still have room I would love to join!
Thanks!Genevieve
bella-enchanted@hotmail.com

Carla said...

Sounds like fun. I would love to join in. This will be a first for me.

cking32@woh.rr.com

jen said...

Sounds FUN! Can I join too!
Jen

roseylittlethings@gmail.com

Sherry said...

I would love to join your swap!! Please add me to the list.

Thanks so much!
Sherry

MrPuffy said...

Hi. I love this idea. I would love to join - but with the caveat that my swap gift would have to be purchased as I'm not capable of "crafting" anything that would fit this category.

If that is acceptable please count me in!

Katherine said...

Count me in for the swap! I love Halloween and this sounds like it would be so much fun.

My email is: klotzie@hotmail.com

Gavitee said...

Hi.......wow........I just found your site tonight, or I guess early morning now......just in the nick of time. I am a new blogger and have never participated in any type of a swap online......but I am a Halloween fanatic, I create Halloween all year long.... so I could not pass this one by. I love your site and I am excited about seeing all the Halloween treasures created. My email address is Gavitee@aol.com Please email me and I will give you my blogspot.......so you can see some of what I do. Thank you this it sounds like fun!

Anonymous said...

Heidi - This is going to be so much fun and Halloween is my favorite time of year. I want to play.


Ruth - jzzyblu@yahoo.com

Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said...

Hi. I forgot that my blog "profile" link is still down. Here's my contact info:

www.theknittingblogbymrpuffythedog.blogspot.com

email: cjbjdcpa30@gmail.com

Jeri Anne said...

Hi, I just saw the link through Lori's blog, and I am so happy I'm not too late! I LOVE vintage Halloween and would love to be a part of it! My email is poohgordan@yahoo.com Thanks!

Reflections from the Stone Nest said...

Hi Heidi,

I woud love to sign up for this halloween swap. Sounds like a great deal of fun! My email is: kittycuster@yahoo.com

Thx for hosting,
Kitty

fairychildheirlooms said...

Heidi,
I'd love to join your swap too! I've spent the last 2 weeks trying to decide wether or not to join in since I have several other swaps going on right now...I've got a handle on my other commitments so here I am! Thanks for hosting such a fun swap! Missy
missy@fairychildheirlooms.com

Christy Sews said...

I've been thinking and thinking and I just can't resist. Not only do I love Halloween, I love vintage. So, I'm in!

beezekneesfashions(at)gmail(dot)com

CONNIE said...

Hello, Heidi, please count me in. I'm so excited!

casamaria67@gmail.com

Kana Conger said...

Heidi,

Please add me to the wonderful Halloween swap!

Thanks,

Kana Conger
kanac@bellsouth.net

Bridget said...

See, this is the downside of being on vacation ... I'm a day too late, waaaahhh!

It is a great idea though, and I hope it's successful enough that you'll do it again next year.

Mimi said...

Oooh, I only just spotted this, but if it is not too late and there is someone in the UK without a swap partner I would love to play please! Thanks! mrsclaxton07AThotmailDOTcoDOTuk