California/Singapore 2 Done!

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Phyllis California, USA
Swapper2: Alvina Singapore, Asia

Singapore to California
And I got my wonderful package from Alvina today! Way too many wonderful things to list: snacks, beautiful earrings, stuff for the kids and my hubby, a gorgeous blouse, great yarn, a cute cute hat... It was better than my birthday! Nothing beats getting a package in the mail from a
great GYS swap pal!
Phyllis

California to Singapore
I just received yet another huge parcel from Phyllis today. This is our second swap and it just keeps getting better. She got me Paul Frank stuff which is my favourite, lovely fabric, beautiful boxes and more! We are planning for our third swap this new year. Phyllis just sends the best
parcels ever.
Lots of love,
Alvina (craft princess)

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff

Scotland/Singapore Done!

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Clairol Scotland, Europe
Swapper2: Salvagesistas Singapore, Asia

Singaporean stuff to Scotland
Adeline (Salvagesistas) and I set up a swap between me in Scotland and Singapore. I received a great package with lots of 'porean candy, some lovely fabrics, some postcards, Christmas decoration and some handmade jewellery. All delightful and gratefully received! Thanks! :)
Clairol

Scottish stuff to Singapore
I received a package that evening in my room. It was from Claire, i opened it and loved everything in it. The fabric was lovely, it's definitely something i don't get here.
I also love the badges!!! =) Especially the cloth one, the ape's cute. Something that i loved the most was the DISCO BERET! It's best for the year end rainy season. Let's swap again next time!
Cheers,
Ade (Salvagesistas)

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

California/Netherlands Done

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Phyllis California, USA
Swapper2: Mimmelli Netherlands, Europe

Netherlands to the California
I just got my second package today from Myriam (Mimmelli) in the Netherlands. It took forever to arrive, but it was worth waiting for. Among the wonderful goodies was a bunny and a ghost that Myriam made herself, and yarn that was spun near her home. My kids are already
enjoying the Dutch book and stickers. Thanks to Myriam for a wonderful swap, and big thanks to GYS for making all this fun possible!
Phyllis

California to Netherlands
A few weeks ago my package from Phyllis arrived. It was filled with the most amazing things: yarn, crochet magazines, candy (which didn't last, obviously :o)), a very cool pincushion, a lovely children's book and plenty more stuff for the kids.
They just came running and took everything they thought was for them, I was hardly able to take a propper picture, hahaha.
My son just loves his 'thomas engine', he takes it with him to sleep almost every night and my daughter still runs around the house singing bippidiboppidiboo, bewitching everything and everyone.
Thank you Phyllis for the swap and putting these smiles on my kids' faces.
Myriam (Mimmelli)

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

Washington/Netherlands Done

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Erika Netherlands, Europe
Swapper2: Sasha Washington, USA

USA to the Netherlands
I received my package from Sasha from Seattle last week and what a lovely package it was, it's so great to have a swap partner who totally understands your taste, everything in the package was great, lovely fabrics, a great Japanese patternbook, can't wait to use it. The girls got a cute hairpin made by Sasha herself, small calendars and a lovely hankie. Thanks a lot Sasha for this great swap it was a joy to receive such a lovely package.
Erika

Netherlands to the USA
We received the most generous swap package yesterday from Erika of Miko Design, I am truly overwhelmed! There were the sweet wrap dresses that she sewed for both of my girls (!) just lovely, I wish I had a better picture of them but the girls were too excited to stand still and they put them right on over the clothes they were wearing. I barely got this shot as they wanted to go play with all of the fun new things.
She also sent bags to match the dresses, a lovely banner, ladybug clips, stickers, notpads, kitty cat washcloths, miniature Dutch shoes (these were a big hit!), a Dutch kids figurine, rubber stamps, fabric, ribbon, magnets, a couple of great magazines for me... So much I don't think I could list it all. Really truly amazing, my girls were beyond thrilled, it was like Christmas. And the most beautiful wrapping, it was so lovely, I wish I had taken pictures before we tore everything open.
Sasha

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

Singapore/Victoria Complete!

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Melly & Me Victoria, Australia
Swapper2: Salvagesistas Singapore, Asia

Singaporean stuff to Australia
Yesterday we received our first swap from salvagesistas. We were so excited to get together last night and open our little package - we were like two little children on Christmas day. Once we opened our package we were so happy with all our lovely little things. They made us wonderful, funky jewellery and really cute cupcake pin cushions. They gave us hello kitty
chopsticks and a pencil case and lots of yummy goodies. We had so much fun and cant wait to do more swaps with other countries.
Melly & me

Aussie stuff to Singapore
Melly & me sent us loads of starburst candy, passionfruit tictacs (our favourite!), timtams, fabric, trims and buttons and two craft magazines. They have also sewn us a beautiful bag each! There were 2 packs of cards designed by them too. We love the bags a lot! =) Swapping with them was great!
Salvagesistas

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

Gimme Your Stuff Shop 2

In the absence of having peoples pics to post, you all get this post again! (Get those pics in!!)

Well, you asked for it* and here it is, the brand spankin' new Gimme Your Stuff Shop. Yes, advertise this site to your hearts' content in our lovely apparel for the man, woman or child! Don't wear clothes? Well, why not have a coffee from your new Gimme Mug while you peruse our fabulous other items.

Imagine the Christmas (or other non-religious specific holiday) presents you could buy! You are cool, and so is buying our stuff. Keep checking back, as the shop's being updated as we speak, and be sure to let us know what you think/leave us suggestions right here.
Has a lovely day Gimme-ites!

*not actually true.

Holland/Denmark Complete!

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Erika Netherlands, Europe
Swapper2: Malene Denmark, Europe

Denmark to the Netherlands
Hello I'm Erika from Holland and i just recieved my first swap, it came from Denmark from Malene. Malene made a great package, everything beautifully wrapped. There where some great handmade skirts for the girls, some cushions, for me a beautiful basket with Danish goodies Some fabrics and a great craft magazine. The girls and me jumped round the table it really felt like Christmas and my birthday at ones . What a great way to meet people I can't wait to do another swap.
Erika

Netherlands to Denmark
Ok who is the most happy girl right now? I received a very beautiful packed parcel from Erika yesterday and look what was inside.....
Fabrics, magazines (my favorites), candy, cookies, small stamps, stickers, paper, 3 beautiful wrapped parcel for my kids and a cute little bag with a very lovely flag-garland.
My kids were very surprised and they opened their parcel and were even more surprised. Anton got some very nice stickers, he could fill-out with the pens that followed together with some nice stickers. Emma and Laura received each a cute handmade bag and inside the bag there were an apron with the same cake deko as on the bag. And there were more: small play cakes and others stuff in wood. They just kept saying "yes, yes juhu!!!".
Thank you very much, Erika, Mila and Sofia. I can only say, that I had a fantastic swap and that we're all ready planning to do one more before Christmas.
Warm greetings from a cold an rainy Denmark
Malene

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

Singapore/London Complete

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Salvagesistas Singapore, Asia
Swapper2: Katie Kaboom London, UK

Singapore to London
A great swap, small but a joy to receive, made all more the enjoyable by the little notes describing everything. Who knew such a small swap could be so fun. Ade is a person worth swapping with if you like nice surprises.
In terms of what I sent, for her love of vintage, I tried to do something quite fitting, I try to personalise the swaps I do to the persons likes.
Katie Kaboom

London to Singapore
When we thought it's lost, it came right at our doorstep that morning! I was so excited!
The packaging is really beautiful. Katie wrapped each gift in gold wrapper and placed them nicely in a box which she wrapped with a London-style paper. This is the most beautiful swap!
Salvagesistas (Ade)

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

Welcome to Gimme Chat

Hi kids, and welcome to the wonders of Gimme Chat! To your left you may or may not see a button - nay portal - to our new Gimme Chat Room. Check out who's on the site with our nifty visitor's flags (also to the left) then have a chat to them! We're giving it a bit of a test run, so give it a burl, chat with some Gimme friends and let us know what you think. Finally, don't forget to send your pics in of your fantabulous swaps!

Scotland/Wisconsin Swap complete

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Clairol Scotland, Europe
Swapper2: Sunny Wisconsin, USA

US stuff to Scotland
I received a parcel of JOY this morning - a crafter's delight! We had set up a pretty loose swap but I was delighted to get some fabulous yarn, some great beads, kettle chips from Wisconsin, a fab knitting magazine for inspiration and my favourite Extra gum! You can see from the attached photo it really was a marvelous parcel!

I'm now inspired to swap more - look out swapees!

Clairol

Scottish stuff to the US
I received the most amazing parcel in the mail on Friday from Claire... filled with a long, colorful scarf that I immediately wound around my neck and have gotten tons of compliments on, a handmade necklace that is beautiful, lots of candy from around the world. a Scotland pen and postcard with a delighful note about each item in the parcel. I'm quite please and am looking forward to future swaps with Clairol and others!

Thank you for setting up this way to swap with others around the world. My first swap was such fun!

Sunny

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

Kansas/Sweden Swap Complete!

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Agnetha Sweden, Europe
Swapper2: Krista Kansas, USA

From Kansas to Sweden
Krista is a really nice person and I loved swapping with her!! I can really recommend her!! It's funny how nice it is to swap stuff with someone who lives so many miles away from you!! Agnetha

From Sweden to Kansas
This was my first swap and I couldn't have asked for a better partner than Agnetha from Sweden. Do we win the record for the youngest swap partners recorded to date? The main focus of this swap were items for our little bundles of joy. Nate, my 3 month old, received an adorable onesie, some cars, and some pacifiers. The package also included goodies for mom (that'd be me), such as a delicious chocolate bar, gummy candies, fruit chews, Swedish meatball seasoning, soup and lots of other goodies. Thanks for getting me hooked!
Krista

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff

Singapore/Sweden Swap additional photo by popular request...

If you don't know what this is all about, I'm not going to tell you :) - RikkiAnd the requested picture of the Hello Kitty sanitary pads I got in my swap with Alvina in Singapore. It wasn't more exciting than this, I'm afraid...

Malin

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff, Swap, Exchange, International

Sweden/California Swappage Complete

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Agnetha Sweden, Europe
Swapper2: Sima California, USA

From California to Sweden
I did recieve my package from Sima!! And I LOVED it!!! So many fun new things to try!! She's a great person and I hope to trade with her again!! Such a nice person!!! And such many cool and fun stuff to recieve!!!
Agnetha

From Sweden to California
I'm writing to report another wonderful swap - this time from Agnetha in Sweden. She sent an envelope absolutely filled with sweeties and tasty treats. One of the more interesting candies was... a gummi hamburger! I'm looking forward to trying the rosehip, blueberry, and raspberry soups. And something else I've never had - Swedish meatballs!
Sima (daydreamdesigner)

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff

Portugal/California Swap Complete

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Teresa Portugal, Europe
Swapper2: Babs California, USA

California to Portugal
Babs sent me a package which was just right and timely. She sent me some fabulous fabrics, one of which came just handy for a project I had to finish. I love the tshirt she sent me, weather cooperated nicely and got to wear it already. When she suggested sending me a Japanese jewelry book, of course I agreed because one can never have too many japanese craft books (don't dare to contradict me there or you will send me into an existential quandary), but when it got here it was about macramé of which I know nothing and meant to learn! To top it off, some lovely sour candies and some very bold lovely tictacs.
Loved it, thanks!
Teresa

Portugal to California
Another package filled with fun arrived at my door last week! This package is from Teresa in Portugal. I've said it before, and I say it again: I just love Portugal!
Teresa sent me all sorts of beautiful things. Tea towels, sweets, a children's book, a magnet, a mix CD of traditional Portuguese music, tea, trim, yarn, postcards, soap and an assortment of items with the Galo de Barcelos on them. My favorites? Teresa sent me a handmade bag & a pair of handmade earrings!! I've already put the bag and earrings to good use. I can't wait to listen to the CD and try the candy. I have big plans for the yarn.
Also in the package was another little treat: a vintage saco-guardanapo. There is a better photo of it to the left (it got covered by the CD in the photo above). The embroidery is exquisite!
MUITO OBRIGADA, Teresa! This is such a fantastic package. Thank you also for all your wonderful emails during the swap! =)
Babs

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff

Denmark/California Swap Complete!

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Babs California, USA
Swapper2: Malene Denmark, Europe

Denmark to California
Malene's package from Denmark arrive today! I have to admit, I've always had a small fasination with Denmark. Particularly after watching that silly Julia Stiles movie "The Prince & Me" a few years ago. That movie completely satisfied the little girl in me.
I mean, come on! Every little girl dreams of marrying a prince! Especially if the prince looks like Luke Mably!
So Malene send all sorts of nice things my way: postcards, a crafting magazine, a children's book, stickers, paper, little toys, and felted flowers. My favorite was the tin post mail box, where children can use it as a piggy bank (i.e. money bank). It even comes with little vintage style keys to lock up the box! Too cute!!
THANK YOU Malene, for sharing Denmark with me! I hope to travel there someday!
Babs

California to Denmark
I received this great package from Babs in California. Lots of cute fabrics, collage craft stuff, candy (yummy), stickers and a great Japanese craft book. My children loved the Jellybeans and the stickers - my favourite is Hello Kitty...
It didn't take a long time for the package to get from the USA to Denmark. I had much fun swapping and I will definitely do it again - I have about 6 swaps going on and can't wait to show you the packages when they arrive here.
Best regards,
Malene

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff

Welcome to the Gimme Shop!

Well, you asked for it* and here it is, the brand spankin' new Gimme Your Stuff Shop. Yes, advertise this site to your hearts' content in our lovely apparel for the man, woman or child! Don't wear clothes? Well, why not have a coffee from your new Gimme Mug while you peruse our fabulous other items.

Imagine the Christmas (or other non-religious specific holiday) presents you could buy! You are cool, and so is buying our stuff. Keep checking back, as the shop's being updated as we speak, and be sure to let us know what you think/leave us suggestions right here.
Has a lovely day Gimme-ites!

*not actually true.

California/England Kids have fun with swaps

Swap Details:
Swapper1: Jean England, UK
Swapper2: Phyllis California, USA

California to England

What a great swap and i am just loving doing this .i was over the moon with all that lovely american candy and chocolate .Lots of wonderful smellies from the bath and body shop made me smell lovely . The picture's a great one with all the stuff and my daughter Olivia holding it all, she's similar in lots of ways to Phyllis' daughers. Great site glad i joined and i have 2 more swaps going on at the moment another USA and the other from SINGAPORE!

Cheers
Jean

England to California
My package from Jean in England made it to California in record time. It contained a chocolate hoard (including my favorite--Curly Wurly), yarn and pattern, a snowglobe for my daughter's collection, a Lush bubble bar, a stamping magazine, and a beautiful necklace that Jean made. Here it is enjoying a windy fall day. Thanks, Jean! I'm thrilled!
Phyllis

Tags: Gimme Your Stuff

Do de do de do

There's a bit of thumb twiddling going on here at Gimme HQ, we know there's plenty of swaps going on, but we need your pics for the postin'!