Upcycled Secret Santa Swap!
Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:36
We were so enamored of the swap process over at swap-bot, that we decided to give it a try. So please join us in our Upcycled Secret Santa Swap.
In the spirit of promoting handmade and a dash of conservation (good for both your wallet and the planet) we will be using items you probably already have on hand to re-create them and turn into a gift for your Secret Santa!
Always wondered what to do with all those bottle caps? They’d make a lovely pair of earrings. Have a sweater with a nifty cable pattern that doesn’t fit anymore? It would be great as mittens or even a pot holder!
The possibilities are endless and you are only limited by your creativity.
You will have one partner and your upcycled gift must be handmade by you using “unconventional” materials and items that you probably have on hand. If you must purchase additional materials such as thread, needles, glue, etc to finish your item please spend no more than $10.
To join the swap, visit our swap site here. You have until the 26 of November to sign up. All handmade, upcycled gifts will be sent by December 19th, just in time to enjoy on the holiday of your choice.
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About Kelly Rand
A writer for DCist.com and lead writer for Crafting a Green World, Kelly is a compulsive knitter and avid maker. She spends most of her free time pursuing crafty endeavors and volunteering for numerous causes. Kelly believes that handmade will save the world.
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Hello Craft » Thank you to our Secret Santas! says:
January 7th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
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