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festive season, Happy Holidays, Holiday Swap, swap, swap buddy, swap goodies, swap package, swaps, swaps2016
The ladies in South Africa were planning a local swap, for the 12 days of Christmas. I asked to join in and was so happy to still be in time for the swap and the buddy draw.
What fun! 12 little gifts, one to open each day before Christmas. It is the best fun to be able to get gifts for your buddy, as you don’t have to keep to just one or two. You can knit and create and make a whole 12 off.
Some of the items I bought, and shopped around for, and some I got to make specially for her. She had hinted for a teacozy for her teapot, and while I was at it, I also made teamug warmers and coffee warmers. The stitchmarkers was just as much fun to make, I could play around so nicely.
In return I received this stunning box of packages all the way from Melkbosstrand in SA, thanks to the very talented Pinkhairgirl. Yes, she really has the brightest and colourful pink hair. She excelled at stalking and surprised me each day with something that meant the world to me. Even Miekie got in on the action, and was spoiled with doggie treats and a bandana. Just look how cute she looked during the holidays.
I loved the soap and shell I received, it is very special, and off course, a stunning mug and tea. This mug features all my loves in one. My favourite colour, my favourite season, and snow, and sheep. You just can not ask for more. It has been used a LOT this holidays.
littleblackdogsa 
You are involved in the best swaps! Amazing:)
Happy New Year!
Hi, happy new year to you to. I do love swaps, not only do you get amazing goodies, but you meet such nice new friends.
What a fun swap! All gifties, sent and received, look wonderful! I bet you had a fun time opening them each day. The little stitch markers are darling. I just love the tea pot cozy and mug warmers you made. So sweet.
Hello. Indeed I did, it was a super swap. We had a lot of fun swapping and gifting. These stitch markers are going everywhere.
Thanks, I had fun knitting them for her, she really wanted them, specially the teapot cozy. 🙂
I’ve lost count of how many swaps you’ve taken part in this year! Miekie must have so many bandanas now and you must have tasted chocolate from every single continent!
Hi, I think I have lost count as well. 🙂 But it was a good year for swaps, despite some taking forever to arrive. Our postal services! 🙂 but we manage.
Miekie is very happy, and she will surely enjoy them all when the winter comes and she gets to keep nice and cozy.
I do enjoy the chocolates and teas. They are my special treats when doing swaps. You get the best!
Your blog is always so much fun to read. It looks like you got spoiled by all of the crafty items and that is an awesome thing.
Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate all those that read my blog, and love to hear from all.
It was a great year to get spoiled, both myself and the doggie got spoiled. We loved it. It was awesome. I still have one swap to post and reveal. 🙂
I’m so sorry to have so little time at my disposal because there is so much beauty on your blog and I’d like so much to have time to read! I’m attending some accounting lessons and have to study a lot because have no clue about and, between that and my everyday tasks, I can only admire the photos… But be sure, I’m drooling on every single goodie you share…
Hi there, so nice to hear from you again.
I am very happy that you are studying, and very proud of you. (I work at a University, and know study is hard work)
Thank you for dropping in when you can.
Have a great 2017! Take care. xx
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The teacup warmers and coffee warmers look absolutely adorable. 🙂 I love how you paired them with the bows and ladybugs! Great photos of the swap and it looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you Michelle. I absolutely love to swap, and have the best fun times putting gifts and goodies together for a swap buddy.
I loved making these for her, as I knew she did not have any.