Christmas surprise swap

[HollieES]

Lovely folk of the EDF, after taking part in something similar myself, I have set up a Christmas surprise swap(see attached). Essentially, if you want to take part you will be paired up with a stranger and then send each other a Christmas surprise package - a box containing something personal (maybe a favourite recipe, a book you've read, a mixtape, something homemade), something inspirational (newspaper clipping, a photo or illustration that means something to you), and a little Christmas gift (spending guide for your box is ?10 - put as much free stuff (leaves, stickers, glitter, popcorn etc.) in as you like).

To take part, please PM or email me with your name and address no later than 5pm on Thursday 21st November so that I can pair you up with a mystery swapper. Your surprise box must be posted by Friday 6th December.

This is much more fun than receiving bills.

[sillywoman]

Hollie this is a lovely idea - I'v signed up, but am just giving your thread a boost as it would be nice to keep it 'up there' for a while.

SW x

[HollieES]

Last chance saloon people! The list is filling up with secret swappers, and you only have until 5pm today to sign up.

[golden boy]

wow, a lovely idea, bravo!

[Alisha45]

Christmas is a time of the year when gifts are exchanged between families and friends.

[HollieES]

I have space for ONE last swapper, please PM me with your postal address ASAP if you want to hop on board.

[sillywoman]

Hollie, I just have to say a big 'Thankyou' for organising this. My mysterious & beautifully wrapped present is sitting on the side (soon to be under the tree), and I get proper Christmas excitement every time I look at it. I think it's one of the best things about Christmas 2013 so far. When I go to the shops I find myself thinking 'it might be you' as I look at the other shoppers on the lane. It makes me smile just to think of it. It's just lovely community thing to do, and I particularly liked the way you advised we structure the box. Thankyou Hollie - and whoever sent me my box - and Merry Christmas :D

SWx

[Sally81]

What a really love idea. Puts some magic back into Christmas for adults. Sorry to have missed out on this.

[Susan]

Totally agree SW, lovely idea and well organised by Hollie x

[HollieES]

So glad those who took part enjoyed - I will arrange another one towards Easter next year so if you missed out this time you'll have another chance. SW, just tried sending you a PM but your inbox is full x

[sillywoman]

Ah, yes, inbox now emptied = Thankyou :D

[FatherJack]

A lovely idea! Sillywoman we swapped with each another...yes?

Loved mine, I have to say I was tempted to put "Plop" Top Trumps in as it's a big talking point on this forum, and my children love the game.

Thank you Hollie!!

[sillywoman]

Aha, yes of course. I've been racking my brains to try and join the dots to see which forumite you were :D I loved my box, just loved it. Thankyou FatherJack

Haven't heard of 'plop' top trumps though - will have to go check it out now.