Halloween Swaps 2008

Samantha's Halloween Swap

I participated in the Artsy Mama Sweet & Sinister Halloween Swap and I really lucked out in my swap partner. Before I tell you about what I got let me show you what I gave her.

I filled the gift box with the BOO banner and some candy and vintage cards.

My swap partner, Caleen, delighted me with these beautiful and spooklicous gifts. 

 

 

 

 

My swap partner spoiled me huh? I’m not sure which one I like more. I love the skeleton box, it is wood and inside she stuffed it with more treasures. The box contained a bottle labeled Love Potion 9, pretty vintage wall paper and vintage clip art and post cards.

 

 

 

The bootiful spooky frame reminds be of Disneyland’s Haunted House pictures that hang on the wall. I love it! Caleen really outdid herself and I can’t seem to express my appreciation in the time and effort she put into the gift.

Now for more sweet stuff! Our mini craft group did a Halloween Swap and my auntie Celia from Le Grand, California was my swap partner. I know, you are wonder where Le Grand is - believe me if you blink you’ll miss it, it’s near Merced. Well, she adorned me with this adorable Halloween basket filled with goodies. She packed it full with treats and no tricks! Look at the adorable Happy Halloween tag she made!

 

 

 

Thank you so much ladies for making my Halloween extra special.

 

Happy Halloween,

 

Samantha

 

 

Ramona's Halloween Swap 

Oh My Gosh!!!!! My Halloween Swap box arrived and it was filled with so many wonderful items that I had to share them with you.  My partner was Pam Orosco from Southern California and she out did herself on this swap, totally out did herself. 

My son and I opened the packages with so much excitement!  It was like Christmas Day for us, my son was excited to see the candy.  Which I am glad she included otherwise he would have been very disappointed, he loves to get mail.

This is a wall hanging, the photos are details of the top flower, postcard and lower embellishments.

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The next item was a Book of Spells....very spooky and adorable. Inside was a plethora Halloween supplies.  What a great idea, adding additional material for the receiver to enjoy in other projects.  Why didn't I think of that!

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Another item was a box altered with a pumpkin on top with a paper hat and neck frills. Inside the box was the sweat stuff!

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These final pictures shows the additional items I received, Halloween Glitter Sign, a postcard and a decorated cardboard roll with the cutest owl, and not pictured is a necklace.  I plan on wearing it tonight so I will share that photo with you later!

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What a joy this was, not only to get a nice surprise in the mail, other than bills, but the contents just blew me away.  The creativity in the world is amazing and each person has such different ideas and visions.

This is a big THANK YOU with lots of hugs and kisses to my partner Pam.

Have a great night,

Ramona