Craft Chat & Swaps

Who would like to join in on a very quick and easy swap? In this swap you will have 2 partners and you will send each of them 3 teas and and card/note. So shipping should be very inexpensive for everyone ^_^ You must be open to shipping internationally, trust me though it...

Hey Crafty Pals! I need some help with gift ideas for first time mommies My best friend and sister just found out in December that they are both pregnant. And both due the same month. Since I want to spoil them both I am very eager to start think of gifts to either make for...

How do y'all feel about a SURPRISE Valentines Day Swap? Sign Up by Jan 31st & I'll pair y'all up Mail out by Feb 10th (so you'll recieve your stuff by Valentines) You'll send 3 Valentines Day related things along with a Handmade card. Don't discuss with your partner what...

A friend of mine has set up a new website that aims to showcase and support British Designers/Artisans. If you would like to get you online shop added to the list of designers then visit the facebook page her https://www.facebook.com/SBHandmade and there will be more details...

I listed some of the items I have made on Etsy, they are due to expire on 7th January. I'm undecided whether to renew them or leave them be. I have only had 1 sale since I opened my Etsy (and folksy) store. My dilema: if I keep re-listing items and adding more I won't be...

I think that hand-made gifts are the best. Like the ones you can get off of this website. I have made a lot of gifts for Christmas. I really enjoy crafting and making my own gifts. I make a lot of stuff with clay and I can knit & crochet.

What EXACTLY is a swap? I have seen on some other people's profiles that they have been in swaps before. I was just wondering what, they are?

I have 4 sets of Japanese Yen Coins to swap! My (soon to be) Sister-in-law sent me a ton from her trip to Japan, because she knows I collect coins ^_^ I have enough to make 3 extra sets of coins, so I thought I'd see if anyone wants to swap. So we can all grow our collections!...

My first time hosting A swap on any tim burton films and short films as well as his stories and poems. ive wanted to do a Tim burton swap for ages but never got around to it. The send out will be january 28th signup from now till 2nd january. This will be a small swap 2-3...

Been thinking of crafting a Dalek in a santa hat? How about Vader going caroling? Whatever you want to craft, as long as it relates to the theme "A Very Sci-Fi Christmas," submit it at my blog for a chance to win an item in my shop! (link on my blog) Readers will vote for...

Ok so i have alot of guy friends and i have NO IDEA what to get them for christmas!! i have a little money .....i also need ideas for my brothers and my dad Does any one have any ideas? if u need any more information just ask!

Hi everyone. The 7th and 8th of december there is a christmas fair here and I will have a stand there with my friend. I need some tips & tricks on the best way to display and sell our stuff. The stand is 3 meters long. We have mostly jewelry and some paintings, handmade bowls...

How about swapping some homemade candies? Requirements: have completed at least one other swap; not be on the incomplete swaps list; have your own candy recipe that you've tested and liked already The holiday season is a great time to make candy, especially when pies and...

~!!!~UPDATED-February-18th-2013 ~!!!~ Please re-read everything, I've added updates and more info Swap Angles are people who jump in and finish a swap when another partner has dropped out, had an emergency, or become unreachable. Angles are signing up and helping people out,...

Next Saturday, a picture of me with some of the stuff I made is going to be in the Daily Globe, the Worthington, MN paper. I just got done being interviewed by the Features writer and I'm really excited I gave her a sample jar of scrub and a little facial soap. She asked me...

Heres the general info on Dotee Dolls, ~Dotee Dolls are usually about 4-7 inches tall, they have a loop at the top so they can be hung up, and most often have some sort of tail. After that you can make it as unique as you can possibly imagine I also found that they all...

How can I tell if a buyer is genuine? I just got my first order and the shipping address is weird, and the etsy account was made the day of the purchase. I'm a bit hesitant to send it out because I can't tell if it's genuine. I have received payment for the item. Google Maps...

I've gotten my fiance literally everything I can think of. I've already made him a hat and scarf, bought him the entire series of Red Dwarf on DVD, got him a digital camera, and an electric shaver. I've also gotten him new winter gear for this year, including a heavy work...

I've sorted out the issues with partners. The partners are now as following: Rawr.rawr.x and Hayley S. Rawr.rawr.x and Dragoness Gypsie Moon and dizzydisaster Sorry for this! The partners will now stay the same! Let me know if anyone has any problems! Each package must...

Hey everyone, I'd love to get a copy of the winter issue of Sweet Paul - issue no. 7. We can't get it in England and I've heard the only place you can buy it is New york (maybe other places in America not sure) Is there anyone who knows they can get this magazine who would be...

I got a problem: I'm having trouble finding the right gift for a friend of mine (girl) for her birthday. I already made her an owl keychain, but that's just a small extra. I don't wanna go out and just buy a voucher or a book. I'd like to give her a something more personal,...

(Partners Posted) To bring in the new year I have decided to host a new years swap.(I think I picked a bad time for the winter swap) Its a different kind of swap In the sense there will be a list of random topics posted below,(could be anything from zombies to kawaii) each...

It took me a while to think of Christmas gifts for my mom and a pen pal of mine... then it hit me! Fashion First-Aid kits. My penpal and my mom both sew a lot, and my mom has always worked in the apparel industry. Here's what my kits are going to include, all inside of a small...

Ok so christmas is drawing closer and I am stumped of what I can make for the men in my life. Every year I find it impossible to find or make presents for them and there is only so many times you can give them a scarf. I also live with most of them so it needs to be something...

So I was updating my Etsy profile and noticed my shop name was AnimalNikki not Nikki'sKnacks as I thought so I went to change it and it was taken After trying a few different variations I decided on a different name: HandmadeZombies (inspired by one of my fave crafters on...

Oh lovely CO+K-ers: I'm not an organized individual, but this holiday season I'd like to keep a Christmas organizer to help me keep track of everything I have going on--and what I'm spending on it. While surfing blogland for Christmas organizer ideas, I came across this...

I just went to my first craft show, and it was a disasster, I didn't sell anything. So, I came home and started doing research on how I can do better next time. One common thing most articles had was that I need a show stopping product to get the "browsers" attention so that...

Reading the swap for cristmas im thinking something easier to accomplish is needed. Im kinda hoping someone could take over this idea for a swap. I would love to help in any way I can. So the requirements would be; Swap atleast 5 items. *Christmas card ( preferably hand made)...

. This is the sign up for round 3 sign up ends on 31 october Happiness and love for someone else than yourself.... what about that?! You dont receive the swap yourself, but you give up the address of someone you really care for or someone you know who good use a little bit...

*PARTNERS POSTED!* Amanda + The Incredible Suzy Lee aka Andrea (incredible suzy lee has pulled out so Essex Debs has graciously offered to do the additional work) Abby W + Essex Debs Askey Rodgers + Cassie Lexi + Tracy L. Kat T + DizzyDizaster Nicpea + Reidergirl Mary +...