PenniF

Don't you LOVE it when that happens ??!!

materialgrl

Do we reveal our names when we send it or at a later date?

lawsonmugs

Materialgrl, Put a note or card in with your ornament to let your partner know it's from you. Also remember to add your screen name to the note. Then they know who to look up to send a thank you p.m.

JuneBillie

I just sent in my info to join for one ornament. Am I too late?
I don't think I have ever joined this type swap before.

klaws

Susan, I thought you weren't going to do any more swaps until after the first of the year. Couldn't resist, huh??? I'm guilty of that too. But, that's the fun of it.

Patchesnposies

Susan, I don't think you are too late. I believe the final day to sign up is tomorrow the 19th of October. I believe this thread will be marked as CLOSED for sign ups then.

Welcome! So glad you decided to join us!

Deb

kiffie2413

Hi,
Quick question:
Since this is secret pal, how are we going to know what our partner wants?
I saw a few posts saying they'd made an ornament, then thought they should wait until they get ideas of preferences about their partner.

I figured we were just making an orny, or 2-3 and as long as it's hand made and something we'd like to receive ourselves, that was fine...

As someone said, some people don't post very often...and sometimes we get busy and don't read all thru the posts...especially with it heading into holidays. So it'd be hard to try and figure out specific likes..

So is it ok if we go ahead and make the ornys?

Regards,
Kif

mdall

Okay ladies, sorry I was not on earlier to answer all of your questions, I woke up this morning feeling worse than I expected. DH fixed me a little breakfast then back off to bed I went. Guess those meds are taking longer than I thought they would to get me better.

Anyway to answer your questions.

Materialgrl, your partner will only find out who you are once they receive their ornaments. Just as Lawsonmugs said put a note in with them including your screen and real name.

JuneBillie, no you are not to late. Signups close tomorrow at 6 P.M.

Kiffie, yes you can start making your ornies now if you wish, I have started on some of them. Most of the people participating have added a few things they like with their info. You will receive that with your partner name when they come out. The only rule to this is that they are handmade. You have the option of waiting to see their preferences in order to personalize more or not. Its up to you. Not too many have been real picky just happy to be doing the swap so dont worry. Just have fun.

As far as posting, it is not required those that want to may. I know how busy life can get, after all I have 5 boys and the DH to care for so I understand. Fortunately, we are making ornaments and we wont need to make things to personal.

If there are any more questions please feel free to ask, I will try to answer them as soon as possible.

Now off to to try and get a little dinner fixed, cant expect DH to do it all. Well I can but what fair would that be. Talk later ladies.

RedGarnet222

The one I am making is so generic that anyone who receives it should really like it kiffie. I just love to make ornaments and I make them every year just for fun.
I just ordered a great book from amazon called Fa la la la Felt that looks like it may just be what I am looking for to make for the swap.

mdall

If there is anyone having a hard time coming up with ideas for an ornament, there is two links at the beginning of the thread where you can get some ideas. Also I am going to try and find some other links for a few tutes later this evening and post. Hoping I can last that long before having to head back to bed.