It is that time of year again!
‘Secret Santa Christmas Swap’
Exactly the same format as last year.
So how about it folks, a swap especially for this time of year?
It’s that time of year for letters to Santa, or just simply a wish for winter for those who don’t necessarily celebrate Christmas. It would be lovely if anyone who wants to join in can, regardless of faith or beliefs.
This is how it works.
1. You will write a letter to Santa (or Make a Wish) for Sasha, Gregor or Baby Sasha/Gregor. WE do need to know the size of the doll you are asking for J
You can ask for up to 5 items, BUT SANTA WILL ONLY SEND 3. Remember we never got everything we asked for either!!
Keep in mind that not everyone participating can sew or knit. So you can ask for things like toys, hats, blanket, pj’s, outfits, puppy or pet, teddy bear, books, play food, dishes…etc…you get the idea. For example, my Sasha and Gregor kids are desperately in need of socks! Or if you are happy with surprises, just say so. Please note down if you have any allergies for example, are a diabetic and can't eat sweets/chocolate so that your Secret Santa is aware of this.
2. After you write your letter you send it to me (via email: lorraine(@)takaro.co.uk {removing brackets} ) You must send the letter by Saturday 2nd November 2013. Please include your postal mail address so I can give it to your Secret Santa. If you could also include in your letter what type of wishes you feel you would be best a fulfilling (eg. Shopping, knitting, sewing, crochet, woodworking etc…) that would be very useful.
PLEASE REMIND ME IF YOU TOOK PART LAST YEAR AND WHO YOU WERE PAIRED WITH SO I DON'T DUPLICATE PAIRINGS. FOR THOSE WHO WANT SURPRISES I WILL TRY TO PAIR WITH THE RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR, DEPENDING ON HOW MANY WANT TO TAKE PART.
3. Once I have all the letters I will assign them to your Secret Santa and forward the information to that person by Monday 4th November 2013.
4. All swaps must be mailed by Friday 29th November 2013 This will allow you four weeks to prepare your package and to allow plenty of time to get to Sasha/Gregor or Baby by Christmas, especially important for those posting overseas. Please remember no more than three of the items should be sent, and a small item for the Sasha/Gregor/Baby’s mummy is always appreciated. Keep it fair for everyone.
5. If you have any questions, please contact me and ask and remember most importantly…HAVE FUN!
If your name is listed below and you have emailed me to join in PLEASE get in touch so that no one is missed out. Thank you :-)
Participants so far:
Me! Lorraine - Sent & Received
Rosie L - Sent & Received
Miss L - Sent & Received
Betty B - Sent & Received
Janet P - Sent & Received
Sonya W - Sent & Received
Kim B - Sent & Received
Laura O - Sent & Received
Lauri B - Sent & Received
Sheila F - Sent & Received
Melissa - Sent & Received
Sadie - Sent & Received
Jude - Sent & Received
Carol L - Sent & Received
Bronwyn T - Sent & Received
Brenda - Sent & Received
Virginia - Sent & Received
Anna - Sent & Received
Gillian K - Sent & Received
Ginger - Sent & Received
Me! Lorraine - Sent & Received
Rosie L - Sent & Received
Miss L - Sent & Received
Betty B - Sent & Received
Janet P - Sent & Received
Sonya W - Sent & Received
Kim B - Sent & Received
Laura O - Sent & Received
Lauri B - Sent & Received
Sheila F - Sent & Received
Melissa - Sent & Received
Sadie - Sent & Received
Jude - Sent & Received
Carol L - Sent & Received
Bronwyn T - Sent & Received
Brenda - Sent & Received
Virginia - Sent & Received
Anna - Sent & Received
Gillian K - Sent & Received
Ginger - Sent & Received
4th November 2013 - Letters sent out.
Hi Lorraine
ReplyDeleteI've sent you an email,hope it got through.
Rosie
Hi Lorraine, I've sent you an email.
ReplyDeleteLorraine, if you need another to balance out,
ReplyDeleteI am here :). Sorry to be late, ginger xx
Lorraine, Virginia's and Brenda's gifts were posted on Friday, November 29th. Thank you again for doing this.... we certainly had fun putting our gifts together.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know, I have updated the page :-)
DeleteLorraine, I have sent and received <3. Thank you <3
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for letting me know Ginger. Have updated the page
DeleteLorraine, I received the most wonderful Sasha gift last night. We are expecting bad weather starting this evening and I can't wait to be able to stay inside and take some pictures! I will have a thank you on its way and I want to thank you as well for keeping us in the spirit of the holidays! Brenda
ReplyDeleteI have received my swap gift,, and it's all wonderful! Lauri B sent me many gift bags and boxes, filled with all sorts of treasures for my Sasha, Caroline.
ReplyDeleteI'll be taking pictures of all of it as Caroline opens everything. Right now, the gifts are on display under the dolls' tree.
Lauri also made a Christmas stocking which I hung next to the fireplace. Santa will be filling it with some fun things, I'm sure!
Hi Lorraine, I have just received my swap gift and am saving opening it to Christmas day. so exciting and a big thank you to Kim in the USA and you for arranging this fun swap. Happy Christmas everyone. DollMum
ReplyDeleteI have sent and received will post photos today (I hope) thanks again for organizing a fun time
ReplyDeleteLorraine, I wrote you a while go to let you know Virginia received (and loved) her swap gift but I see you do not show "received." Also, Betty's was sent but I don't see a received acknowledgment... I certainly hope it was not lost in the mail. It was mailed in time for the deadline. Our mail has been pretty bad but the other packages I mailed that day have all arrived. I do hope she received her package.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know Brenda - I only got a message from letting me know you received your swap - I have checked my spam folder as well, so not sure what happened it, perhaps I missed it or forgot to update this page. I have now updated the blog page. I haven't heard from Betty, I will try emailing her again.
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