Swap love

Today was a good mail day! It's always so exciting to get something else besides from bills in the mail. I'm sure you all agree...Etsy buys are great parcels to receive but the best ones are from swap buddies.

Today such a parcel arrived. AND to top it of it's by one of my favourite bloggers Yvonne of Yvestown.  Yay! Yvonne and I did a magazine swap and as is often the case something else was included in the parcel too. Super cute DIY nesting dolls. Thanks Yvonne!

Although I'm part of a fun Flickr swap group, private one-on-one swaps are my favourite. You basically contact the person you want to swap with and together you decide on what to swap and if you want there to be a theme like color or types of things and the approximate number of things to send. You exchange addresses and agree on when to send your parcels. That's it, as simple as that and so much fun.

I've swapped with Angie in Australia. Great big parcel with lots of craft goodies and Aussie mags for me plus delicious Tim Tam's for Wille and interesting (don't know how else to describe it) Vegemite for Martin and great friendship to follow but unfortunately I can't find the photo which I know I took! So sorry Angie...

Another swap from down under was with Sara who enclosed maps of Australia and the area where she lives, knowing I love maps. Such a great parcel! Even Mini and Bonus received little gifts in the shape of hot pink toy mice :)

Sunny in the US and I swapped too. She wished for Swedish magazines and I traded them for some Martha goodies. Got a Domino mag too :)

Some swaps are impromtu, like when I mentiond to Danyelle that I couldn't find Fray Check over here and I received this cute package as a gift. Ofcourse I reciprocated and sent her some things too.

Lindzi is another friend who I got to know through one of those impromptu swaps.

Are you swappers or would like to start swapping? I'm afraid I won't be able to swap with all of you...That would have been fun though. Imagine my mail box! But if you would like to swap with somebody, leave a comment that you want to, where you're from, what you'd like to swap and receive (craft supplies, magazines, local items etc) your contact info (like your blog or Flickr page from where you can be contacted). I'll let you find each other through there without my interference, ok? 

Comments

[Holly]

I have 2006-2007 Martha Stewart magazines with the recipe cards intact that I would love to swap for any Donna Hay magazines! Or if no Donna Hay make a suggestion. Email mrshaberman@netscape.net Thanks I really want to see these go to someone who can use them.

[sunny]

hello! I adore magazines. and stationery items. heck..even little/medium sized notebooks. And I'm a sucker for little coin-like purses that have a clasp.

Magazines - I've never seen a Marie Claire Idees, I have been wishing forever to see a Bolig Liv issue, but I'm sure there are other pretty magazines out there. I favor a Scandinavian look for decor.

I live in the U.S. so could offer magazines from here or Martha Stewart items that can be found at both Walmart and Michael's Crafts.

Email: sunnysblog@gmail.com

[Jenny]

My husband's family is from Borlange.(we have a few of the dalacarlia horses in our home) We went to visit his family years ago and will visit again with our own family in the next few years.
I just found your blog through a blogger pal and am addicted. Love the photos of your home.

[Jenny]

^^^^
I don't think I'd be too creative for a swapping buddy. Perhaps some "style at home" magazines, or "house and Home"....

[glaukopis]

I'm new in this thing of swaping but I'd love to begin!!!

I'm a mexican girl who lives in Italy since 2003, I'm an -almost- landscape architect and I love every kind of design & craft.

I really have a lot of stuff to swap...dry flowers, stamps, beautiful papergoods and pictures...mexican and italian things: let me know!

irene_m_z@yahoo.com

[Marianne]

Hi! I'm a swapper!
Sunny I can send you Marie Claire Idées! Send me an email!

If anyone want to swap with a french girl, please contact me on my blog! Magazines, crafts, supplies...

[Rachel]

Oh how fun! I love that your kitties were included too. I'm off to check out these creative ladies.

[sherrieg]

What a great idea! I'm in Canada, and make handmade cold process soaps (you can see my soap blog at www.birchbarksoap.com, and my Etsy shop is www.birchbarksoap.etsy.com). I would love to swap with someone for something lovely - I also a bit of a fabric stash which has some bits and pieces I'm willing to part with. E-mail me at birchbarksoap@gmail.com
Happy swapping!

[Johanna]

I would love to get Martha Stewart magazines, other inspirering magazines (recipes, organizing, crafts...and more)! Small gifts/surprises are welcome too ;). I´m from Sweden and I can send magazines and other stuff from here :O).
I haven´t tried swapping.. but it seems really fun!!

I love your blog!!

/Johanna

[Kate Mason]

I'm an Australian who'd love to swap any Donna Hay, Real Living, Inside Out and Frankie magazines (and anything from my etsy shop http://bobbuchan.etsy.com) for any magazines on houses and any paper crafty goodies.

Contact me through my blog or etsy shop.

Thanks for the great idea Benita!

[Whitney]

I have never swapped before, but would love to! I am in the U.S. just outside of Boston. Would love to swap with someone in France or Europe in general...and would love some decorating magazines from that region.

I have lots of House Beautiful magazines that I'd be willing to send (I have a subscription), plus a few recent Martha Stewart Living, Domino and Real Simple ones. I can also send any craft supplies you'd like from Martha Stewart or whatever you want really....

You can contact me at cheeky00us@yahoo.com.

[Yvonne]

Hooray!!! What a good day ... everything looks so lovely and pink. I'm glad you like it :o)

[Holly]

Johanna, please email me at mrshaberman@netscape.net for martha stewart magazines.

[Elizabeth Mackey]

Love your blog! I love Sweden for that matter,such an amazing country. I visited in 2003, and I can't wait to go back again.
I'll be checking in again.

[darci]

I would love to swap with someone.. I love making things, being creative. I organized pretty things (one of the main reasons why I'm always stopping by this lovely blog)

[Lauri]

Hi

I am a magazine addict, and I can't throw them away. Perhaps swapping is my answer. I have lots of scrapbooking magazines, prevention, cooking light, popular photography, and more I am probably forgetting. I would love to try some new magazines, if any of these sound good to you, let me know.......laurihill at yahoo dot com

Thanks

PS.....thank you for doing this Bonita. Great idea!

[Sara Burgess]

I would love to swap some crafty things - ribbons, trims, buttons, that sort of stuff, stationery - pens, pencils, notebooks etc. I'm in Brisbane Australia so if you have a particular fancy let me know if we swap. Contact me at sarajburgess@yahoo.com.au

Love the blog Benita, keep it coming.

[kathryn harrison]

I would love to read a copy or two of Skona Hem magazine - it is impossible to find in the US. I would gladly swap for any magazines the heart may desire from this side of the world. By the way, this was a great idea Benita - thank you

Kathryn Harrison
ekharrison@wavecable.com

[Kristy]

Don't worry I haven't forgotten that I need to send you a thank you parcel for the deer embroideries.It's just a little intimidating sending something to someone with such a perfect sense of organisation.I wouldn't want to upset your balance with the wrong stuff! Tee hee. x

[Kristy]

I forgot to say that I would love to do a magazine swap with somebody.I would love Milk or Marie Claire Idees. I'm in the UK so can get any UK mag you like.Maybe the new Sew Hip that's been released at the end of the month.The editor is my friend Manda of Tree Fall Design.

[Karin]

Hey Benita,

Again, your blog is great and highly addictive...
I'd love to join in on the swapping parade.
I live in Tel Aviv and I'm happy to send out Time Out Israel (in English, you can preview here: www.digital.timeout.co.il/english), maps from Israel, vintage-inspired Bauhaus design and mid-century ad cards, organic olive oil products (by Olia, wwww.olia.co.il, or Olive O, both great local brands). I also have some back issues of American Elle and Vogue. Want them? Be my guest!
I'd love to get some design and fashion magazines from anywhere on this planet (especially, Domino, Martha Stewart Living, Marie Claire Idee, Elle, Vogue, W, Wallpaper, Vanity Fair....but I'm happy to be introduced to others) and artsy cards or fashion catalogues. Thanks, Benita, it's a fab idea.

[Jan]

Hi Benita,

What a great idea! I live in Canada and am obsessed with magazines and stationary, as well as crafty and food-related items. I would love to do a swap with ANYONE from anywhere for the above items. we have some great stuff here that I could send along. Please feel free to contact me if you or any readers are interested:
robandjanscott@sympatico.ca

[Julie]

What a great idea, Benita! Thank you!

I live in the states and would enjoy a swap of stationery items (notecards, pens, pencils, etc.).

[Anne (in Reno)]

I agree, this is a brilliant idea! I am in the Western US and could send magazines like Sunset, organic yarn or some cute locally made stationery or soap. I would love to swap for foreign shelter mags, having never seen most of them, or interesting stationery stuff (or other fun stuff, I'm just not crafty so I couldn't really use fabric etc.)

Anne.

[Julia H]

I would love to start swapping.
I live on the west coast in Sweden and I wish to have mags from the US like Domino and Martha Stewart, also things for being creative, crafty and organizing. Baking and cooking is another favourite! I'm also interested in trying embroderies.
I can send Swedish interior mags like Sköna Hem and others, and different fashion mags, Swedish candy, glas beads, stationary items, small notebooks, mini purses... and I would be happy to look for something special you fancy.
And I love to do and get surprises!

I'm looking forward to hear from you!

[Fernanda]

I'd love to start swapping as well. I live in Brazil and, like many people above, am interested in crafting, organizing, stationary, design, cooking, and magazines... can send anything you fancy really.

[Marianne]

What a great idea!

I live in the Netherlands and I think the magazineswap is a great idea. I love to swap for Swedish/Danish/Norwegian, American and English mags.
You can reach me at mariannepicasagirl(at) gmail.com

[Sara Burgess]

Julie (from acupofcoffeemydogandme) I can't follow your link but I would love to swap with you. Please send me your details if you are interested. (I'm in Brisbane Australia)
Sara Burgess
sarajburgess@yahoo.com.au

BTW - this is a great idea Benita. Thank you.

[Ana]

Hi!
I'm a portuguese magazine addict who'd love to get her hands on magazines like Real Simple, Domino, Ariadne at Home, VT Wonnen... I can also send you some Marie Claire idées (for those of you who can't get it) or other magazines. Please let me know what you'd like to get from Portugal and I'll try to get it from you!

[Kicki]

Great! I'm in if it's possible!
Magazine-nerd and loving the dutch's way of decorating, so dutch magazines would be fun and local little things.Living(as you already know)in Stockholm-area.

[kenn]

I would like to become a swap buddy with someone. I am a stylist in Atlanta, Ga, usa. Please contact me at raikenn@gmail.com

[Tangelia]

I have a ton of magazines I am willing to swap. Lucky, Cottage Living, Country Home and others. Contact me at tangelia(dot)atlanta(at)gmail(dot)com

[kathryn harrison]

Julie H, I would love to swap with you. I can send you all kinds of American magazines and craft items and would love to receive Swedish magazines. Please contact me at ekharrison@wavecable.com if you are interested
Thank you

[Ibabe]

Hi,
Great idea Benita!
I am from Spain, the north, the basque country.
I have not swaped before, but I´ll love to. Really don´t know what to say that i prefer. House and craft. But this personal tought of ones own country.

If anyone wants some info or magazine or something from here, let me know.

ibabe@telepolis.com

With love,

Ibb

[Benita]

This seems like it's going to be fun!

[r8ermom]

What a great idea! I hope I'm not too late for the swap because I have a lot of magazines a swap buddy or two could pick from:

a few years worth of Martha Stewart Living magazines, Martha Stewart Kids, Martha Stewart Baby, Cookie (similar to Milk but not quite as cutting edge), Domino, Elle Decor (U.S. version), Family Fun (some kids' crafts/family living type magazine), Child (another now closed parenting magazine/heavy on articles), Budget Living, Real Simple (2007 and 2008 family version), InStyle Home (featuring celebrity homes and decor articles) and probably a few others I can't remember.

Obviously, I love and hoard magazines but would be willing to part with some in exchange for Milk, Marie Claire Idees, Marie Claire Maison, Canadian House, British Country Living, Australian Elle Decor (or any other country for that matter), VT Wonen, from Germany Living & More, Wohnen & Wohlfühlen, or Country Träume Wohnen, or I'm open to suggestions. My fondness is for decorating and parenting magazines. I can read English, Spanish and and some French.

It would be great also to receive some cool little surprises like stationery, any small organizational items, crafty materials (mainly into paper crafts), kid stuff (have two kids ages 1 and 3) and would enjoy searching through my stash or the crafts store/boutiques around here (Southern California) for something special for my swap buddy. Please e-mail me at mincanto@earthlink.net if interested.

[Kristin]

Wow, never knew that this little world exsisted! Thanks for great blog!

Would love to swap with someone. I am in Switzerland, so i can offer really anything in Switzerland, magazines (a lot of which come from Germany too), chocolate ; ), maps etc. Also i have english mags as well, Real Simple, Oprah ..., I would love some scrapbooking supplies in return. Dont have the biggest choice here. My hobbies really are scrapbooking and organizing!

Check out my blog for more info kristinreinhard.blogspot.com

[Christine]

I think this is wonderful! I'm in the US and would love to get fabrics or yarns from other countries. I'd be happy to swap for any crafty supplies- paper crafts, fabric, yarn, stationary, magazines etc. If anyone is interested, my email is c_lynd at msn.com

Thanks!
Christine

[Karin]

Awesome idea! I'm in Sweden as well, and I would love to swap for some American supplies... Fray check is actually one of the things I've been looking for! Also, stamp carving materials are impossible to get hold of here... I could send Swedish fabric, magazines or ephemera... Or crafted items of course! Check out my blog to see what I could make for you /K

[fleurdelys81]

Hi Benita,
I like your blog very much, every time I find full of inspiration as this one there... I would love to start swapping magazine. I live in Switzerland, and I can send Marie Claire Idee, Marie Claire Maison, Prima and Modes et Travaux. In exchange I'd like to receive organizing magazine like Martha Stewart living...
fleurdelys81@gmail.com

[ana]

HI!
I love this blog, as I adore white, this is like paradise for me! I am from Germany and am interesting in swaping from local items and Martha Stewart Living magazines, I can offer anything from german sweets, magazines, craft items.

I spent my last summer in Schweden and had a time of my life, I love that country and swedisch decoration style! :-)

josjednaana@hotmail.de

[ana]

HI!
I love this blog, as I adore white, this is like paradise for me! I am from Germany and am interesting in swaping from local items and Martha Stewart Living magazines, I can offer anything from german sweets, magazines, craft items.

I spent my last summer in Schweden and had a time of my life, I love that country and swedisch decoration style! :-)

josjednaana@hotmail.de

[ana]

HI!
I love this blog, as I adore white, this is like paradise for me! I am from Germany and am interesting in swaping from local items and Martha Stewart Living magazines, I can offer anything from german sweets, magazines, craft items.

I spent my last summer in Schweden and had a time of my life, I love that country and swedisch decoration style! :-)

josjednaana@hotmail.de

[ana]

HI!
I love this blog, as I adore white, this is like paradise for me! I am from Germany and am interesting in swaping from local items and Martha Stewart Living magazines, I can offer anything from german sweets, magazines, craft items.

I spent my last summer in Schweden and had a time of my life, I love that country and swedisch decoration style! :-)

josjednaana@hotmail.de

[Rachel]

I live in Orlando, Florida, and devote most of my free time to finding local cuteness!

I love stationary, anything bright pink, navy or green. My favorite reads are Martha Stewart Living & Real Simple.

I can send all sorts of Martha Stewart goodies, crafting stuffs, fabulous stationaries, magazines & more.

I would love to swap with someone, from anywhere in the world!

Email me at: alisseraeshops@hotmail.com

[Rachel]

Julia (West Coast Sweden),

I would be like to swap with you, but didn't see an email address.

Please email me if you are interested: alisseraeshops@hotmail.com

Thank you!

[Mary]

Karin (in Sweden),

I live in southern California and would be able to get American crafting supplies, if you are still looking for a swap partner. I am into knitting and sewing so any yarn or fabrics would be great for me. I would also be interested in any fun Swedish items or magazines.

marylt (at) gmail (dot) com

[iveth]

Hello Benita!
what a great idea like all of yours.
I have never swapped before but I would love to. I live in sydney Australia and will love to swap home and decorating magazines ,craft and sewing stuff.

I'm very interest in Martha stewart decoration magazines and fabrics.
Send me an email if anyone is interest . This sound a lot of fun!
Receiving a surprise package from overseas is like getting cristmast presents jjijij!!
ivice@yahoo.com