I participated in an Etsy Swap hosted by Amy and Meg this past month and it was such a fun experience. If you're not familiar with how it works, think secret santa for Etsy lovers. Intrigued right? You're secretly assigned one person and are responsible for sending that person an Etsy gift after learning about them via social media. And of course, someone is assigned your name, as well. It is just one grand mix of etsy gifts delivered throughout the country. This was my first time participating in the swap and it was such a fun process to pick out goodies and of course, find that mysterious box land in your mailbox. :)
A link-up opened up last week for all participants to share their gifts (I know, I know I'm late) so others can look at gifts and discover new etsy shops!
Amy, a blogger-friend and swap founder, was the lovely lady who received my name. I know, lucky me. :) She sent me a handful of cute goods including homemade lip balm, a journal, paper goods -- and because she just knows me -- a mason jar of her favorite local coffee. YES. I've already put some of the items in place and I'm just waiting to break out the coffee this weekend. :) Take a peek.
If you want to learn more about the shops of the gifts above, what other participants received, or how you can get involved in the swap next year, check this link-up here. Cheers!
LINKS TO LOVE:
The EveryGirl shares eleven excuses to stop making in 2014.
Ann-Marie explains how she creates a fade effect on her photos using Photoshop. / I've always been curious on how to give my photos this tone, so this simple tutorial was so helpful.
Fun way to decorate utensils with washi tape
My sweet blogger-friend Amy started this amazing movement empowering women all over to believe in their loveliness.
Kelly Purkey always manages to find the most BEAUTIFUL coffee shops out there. I developed a deep crush for this one.
A recipe for a mint mocha shake - so making this one tomorrow
