Thursday, May 7, 2009

Charming Handbags?

So, has everyone received a Charming Handbag? Please let me know if you still have not.

btrsswap@gmail.com



Also, check out the blog of our angel swapper, Joey. She made a prom dress recently... WOW!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Charming Handbag Swap Wrap-Up

Almost all of the bags have been sent. Most have been received. Please don't forget to email!

btrsswap@gmail.com

Also, if you want to be included in the group slideshow, be sure to post to the BTRS Flickr group. Most post the bag they created, but if you don't see the bag you received in a few days, feel free to add it.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Charming Handbag- ThisClose to the Deadline

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31 is the deadline for mailing your Charming Handbag. I, the procrastinator that I am, will be sending mine off tomorrow!

Don't forget to email me (btrsswap@gmail.com) with tracking numbers (US residents) and email again when you receive your bag.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Charming Handbag: T- 10 Days

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the 10 day mark until the end of the swap. Please have your package in the mail NO LATER THAN Tuesday, March 31. Remeber to email me when your package is sent (along with the tracking number) and email me when you recieve a package. If for some reason you will be delayed, PLEASE let me know. I'd rather know that someone needs an extension than think their partner has been jipped.


Also, we have some great photos going up in the BTRS Flickr group. If you are in need of inspiration, just look there. Don't forget to tag your photos with 'btrsswap' (one word) so that they can be included in the slideshow.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Charming Handbag = Blind Swap

Alright swappers, here's another clarification for you. I misworded my 'partner' email and I believe it has caused some confusion. Sorry!

Instead of stating, 'your partner is...', I should have said, 'you will be sewing for...'. The Charming Handbag is a blind swap. This means that if we have swappers Ann, Becky, Carla, and Donna that Ann is sewing a purse for Donna, who's sewing for Becky, who's sewing for Carla, who's sewing for Ann. No one is giving to and getting from the same person. So, you will be sewing for one person and receiving from another.

Hope that clears things up and sorry again for the mistake!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Charming Handbag Partners

The emails have been sent! Please be sure to check your SPAM folders for missing emails before contacting me. If you do not receive your partner email by tomorrow, let me know!

Remember, as a member of the BTRS swap you will:
-Create a beautiful Charming Handbag for your partner according to their likes and dislikes.
-Create and/or find/buy something crafty to be included in the package ($5 limit on materials or items).
-Mail your package no later than Tuesday, March 31.
-Be sure to include some form of tracking or delivery confirmation when mailing your package!
-Email Adrienne at btrsswap@gmail.com when you mail your package. Include the tracking/confirmation number.
-Email Adrienne at btrsswap@gmail.com when you receive your package.
-Post pictures in the BTRS Flickr group (if you’d like). Please tag these photos with ‘BTRSSwap’.
Please contact me if you have any issues along the way. It is my goal to have every swapper receive a package on schedule and according to their preferences. If you have trouble during the swap and need help, please contact me.

Get sewing!

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Charming Handbag Sign-Ups CLOSED

Sign-ups for the Charming Handbag are now closed. If you sent an email asking to be a part of the swap your name should be on the right hand side of this blog. If you are missing, please let me know (btrsswap@gmail.com).

Partner information will be emailed out no later than this Saturday, March 7. If you do not receive your partner information by Sunday, March 8 please let me know (btrsswap@gmail.com).

Now, to clear up a few misconceptions-
  1. The Charming Handbag is a pattern in the book "Bend the Rules Sewing" by Amy Karol. It is a great book with lots of easy projects. If you are participating in this swap you will need to either buy the book or find a way to borrow it (library, friend, etc.).
  2. I am not Amy Karol. I didn't write BTRS. I wish I did, but I didn't. I am Adrienne M. and I am very happy to be doing this for you all!

That's about it for now! I hope you all are gearing up for a great swap!