Swaps are one of my favorite things at Handmade U. It isn't a requirement for students to participate, some are nervous to join in as they might be NEW to it all, but SWAPS are something you just have to jump into...your first time is a learning experience, and the next semester typically you'll up your game as they say :) I feel each semester I do a little bit more.
We had a few different Swaps this year. One not pictured was a fun vintage postcard swap. Each person found 12 different postcards and we all swapped with each other. Many of the students used the postcards in their class with Michelle.
Jennifer hosted a fun garland swap...Oh I wanted to participate so bad! But in the end knew I was totally overcommitting! We tend to do that with swaps....that's why for Spring Semester I am already working on ideas!!
Jayne and Judy shared fabulous garlands.
Kim stunned with this crocheted garland for Jennifer...amazing!
Shelley received this lovely GATHER garland.
Next up are the Color Box Swaps. This swap has become a main stay at Handmade U. Each person chooses their colors and their partner finds a unique container such as a tool box, vintage jewelry box, vintage basket, etc to pile all the colored loot into!
Michelle and Jennifer.....Jennifer hand-stitched Michelle's HOLD DEAR logo and included it...awesome!
Charity and Judy....
Mollie and Jayne
Typically once the Color Box is open there is a short stunned silence as the recipient takes in all the color and fun little treats! Sometimes there are tears, giggles, eeks, oohhs, aaahhhs, a little clapping, hand over mouth holding, moments of stopped breathing and more....
Me and Julie before the reveal....
Julie opening one of the boxes I put together for her.... Reds and Creams...
It is nearly as much fun to see all the boxes as to open your own!! (Nearly).
Now go be crafty!
-Rach
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