Comments | memoryanddream: Full Moon Swap

memoryanddream

Full Moon Swap - September 2007

Sep 21, 2007 19:50

Filtered from annaonthemoon until swap is sent to prevent spoiling the surprise.

Holy cow! I just got her swap today. She sent TWO massively heavy boxes FULL of stuff.

( very large picture of the swap behind the cut )

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kwsapphire September 22 2007, 00:59:24 UTC

It looks like she sent you a lot of food. You could try whatever food would be considered local... Key-Lime flavored something, coconut stuff, oranges.

memoryanddream September 22 2007, 02:10:03 UTC

I got her the orange butter because oranges themselves aren't in season yet. I might find something key-lime based. The foodstuff worked for her since Landcaster county is big farmland. Oranges and strawberries won't be ripe here for several months though.

kwsapphire September 22 2007, 02:16:08 UTC

You don't have to use the fruits themselves, you can use things derived from those fruits. You already have the butter, what about preserves? Or even candies?

haldechick September 22 2007, 01:04:00 UTC

When do you have to send yours out?

memoryanddream September 22 2007, 02:09:05 UTC

Has to be shipped out by Wednesday the 26th.

violettheory September 22 2007, 01:25:19 UTC

When's the deadline? You could burn a cd of some local florida music groups (if you have it on hand). Print out recipes that would have food grown in florida (citrus stuff). If you have time, make some postcards? All that you have in your swap looks very nice. Are you trying to match quantity?

memoryanddream September 22 2007, 02:11:38 UTC

Last day to ship is Wednesday the 26th.

I don't have any local musicians though that's not a bad idea. I thought about trying to put together something recipe wise so maybe I should look for vegetarian ones that are Florida-related.

Not going to quantity, no, but I feel sorely lacking at the moment!

eternalmaiden September 22 2007, 14:14:34 UTC

"For once, I think my partner is totally going to outdo me on a swap!!"

It's about time! You've gotten the shaft a few times, so it's nice to see someone actually sending something that makes your hard work look worth it. Plus, the time and effort you put into both the photo album and the cigar box are totally worth more than you think.
Is that the Phoenix Fire logo on that tote?!? That's awesome!

memoryanddream September 23 2007, 03:47:06 UTC

*chuckles*

Yup, she used my logo to make an iron-on for the bag. The back says, "memoryanddream" as well in a starry font. :)

annaonthemoon October 1 2007, 19:22:41 UTC

I could have stopped after the veggies, jams, chips,candy, and kitschy lancaster souvenirs, but since this was for Miss M, I had to make it fabulous! I wouldn't have even included the wine if it wasn't for me knowing this package was going to a good friend and knowing that she really deserved a great package.

I very sneakily asked M for a copy of her logo, printed it out on an iron-on transfer, and then ironed it onto the small purse/tote. My thinking was that M could also use it as a promotional item for her shop - use the bag around town and when people ask her what Phoenixfire was, she'll have the perfect opportunity to pimp her goods :D

eternalmaiden October 2 2007, 13:12:40 UTC

There was some "YAY"ing involved in MI when I saw the spread for sure :D

annaonthemoon October 1 2007, 19:18:09 UTC

I love my swap! I can't believe you were nervous about it, especially after putting so much work into the cigar box purse! I love it, I just have to dig out a smaller wallet to fit in it, but I plan on using it!

I'm glad you liked everything I sent too, I KNOW I went overboard, but you deserved it!