My offerings

A couple of months ago Linda from Natural Suburbia hosted a swap that I just couldn't resist joining in with! Although I sent my offerings a bit later than the recommended deadline, I received mine in good time (thank you Ruth!) and truly enjoyed my first ever overseas swap!

After deliberating quite a while, as well as having a few email chats with Ruth, I decided that I'd make a reversible banner using repurposed materials and felt. I've made a few of these but only one sided so it needed a bit of tweaking! To send them in, I made a little zippered pouch complete with kookaburra's as well as a couple of Aussie craft magazines that Ruth had mentioned she liked reading. 

I found this swap much harder than the previous ones I'd taken part in. I've joined in with the Southern Season Exchange twice before and I think because there was a guideline (the item was to be something for a seasonal nature table display) it made it easier. Also both my swap partners had children, so that narrowed the items down a little too. But a bit of brain strain is good and I feel that I have overcome another hurdle in my life by stepping out of my comfort zone and having to make a decision without having all the facts!! 

I liked it so well that I am terribly disappointed I'll be away and won't be able to join with Linda's Christmas ornament swap! This one really appeals to me because once again it has 'boundaries' (actually, I even know what I would make if I had the time) and also I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know a lovely lady from far far away!!! 

Thank you Ruth for your lovely gift to me, and thank you Linda for hosting these swaps! 

Oh yes, and Linda is having a giveaway for her 700th post. Pop over and have a look!! You will also find her over on my sidebar.