May 17th 2013 11:08:03 am

Another week has gone by so fast! Did you get everything done that you wanted to? I never do, but I keep trying… Have fun this weekend and enjoy these links!

• This free Narwhal Amigurumi Crochet Pattern is way too cute.
• The Peep Strikes Back!
• Make a giant popsicle piñata!
• For the quilters out there, this Sunburst Picnic Blanket Tutorial looks like a lot of fun.
• A super-cute treat: Chocolate Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies (they can also be pops!)
• It is hard to believe but My Paper Crane (one of my favorite crafter websites) is 10 years old!
• Part comic book, part cook book, I’m really excited to read Relish, the new book by one of my favorite illustrators, Lucy Knisley.
• I LOVE this awesome blog post all about Swap-bot!
• Your S’more of the week: Nutella S’more Bars. Yum!

TGIF!

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May 13th 2013 09:12:09 am

I love science fiction. My two all-time favorite TV shows are Star Trek: The Next Generation and The X-Files. (Both of which are available on Netflix, by the way.)

Do you love scifi, too?? Let’s swap science fiction postcards! They can be handmade or store bought and can feature any type of science fiction theme or character: Star Trek, Star Wars, Fringe, Firefly, Issac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, spaceships, aliens, robots, mutants! Any scifi topic is fair game! What classic scifi am I leaving out?

The SciFi Postcard Swap is international and open to any experienced swappers with a 5.0 rating. We will each have two partners to whom we will send one scifi postcard each. Sign up before the end of May!

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May 12th 2013 06:30:27 am

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers!! Enjoy a few fun links today…

• Aren’t the cakes seen above the cutest you’ve ever seen?! They are Mini Oreo Sprinkle Cakes from SprinkleBakes.
• You might need these today: Free printable Mother’s Day cards and tags.
• Check out this quick and easy DIY tutorial for lining your envelopes with photos.
• Love it! Make your own Star Trek “Live Long and Prosper” zipped sweatshirt.
• Your S’more of the week: S’more Stuffed French Toast.

What are you doing to celebrate today?

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Apr 26th 2013 05:41:57 am

Just a few fun links for you this week…

• Fun and trendy: Make fabric scrap bracelets.
• From DesignSponge, super-simple recycled party decorations made from items you already have on hand.
• This crocheted fox phone cozy tutorial is too cute!
• 26 Clever And Inexpensive Crafting Hacks.
• Check out this fun airmail-themed purse! (Nice find, Candyn29!)
• Your S’mores of the week: lots of creative and unique S’more recipe ideas from Cooking Classy.

Have a good weekend!

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Apr 19th 2013 08:43:27 am

It is quite difficult to stay focused on computer work today. The unfolding situations in Boston and Texas are on my mind and my heart is heavy. I can’t seem to tear myself away from the news, but perhaps I should. A little light-hearted distraction might be helpful…

Here are some of the crafty links I came across this week:

• Check out these amazing and absolutely beautiful cakes.
• Pretty daffodil crafts.
• Need craft supplies? I just discovered this new online store: Save on Crafts.
• Doing some spring cleaning and need to GET RID of some craft supplies? The Craft Dept has some ideas for donating supplies.
• This is exciting! Swap-bot member TangleCraft’s Project Dissimulation is featured on CraftyPod!
• I like this smart DIY Rotating Goal List that uses Post-it notes.
• Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10th. I love this cute S’more teacher gift idea.
• Mother’s Day is May 12th. Why not make this cute MOM frame for your sweet mama?
• Yum. Buttered popcorn chocolate chip cookies.

Please be safe. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Spread love. Spread peace.

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Apr 12th 2013 02:49:13 pm

Hello and happy Friday! There was a lot going on this week… including an internet outage here at Swap-bot HQ… but I still found a bunch of great links that I just had to share. Have fun!

• Garland is just about the hotest thing going in the craft world these days… but this adorable DIY donut garland from Icing Designs (seen above) is a fun and fresh take. I love it!
• These Wood and Neon Lanyard Necklaces from Martha Stewart look like a cool craft project.
• In time for Earth Day on the 22nd, Sixteen Recycling Crafts for Kids. (And grown ups, too!)
• Yes! Airmail washi tape!
• These mini balloon placecards on Oh Happy Day would be so cute at a birthday party.
• Yum! I want to make these Brown Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles.
• Read this great piece on the Harvard Business Review blog about the importance of handwritten notes.
• Check out this fancy stationery subscription servie, Nicely Noted.
• I don’t know how I feel about this new service: Outbox. They receive all of your snail mail for you, scan it, and send you digital copies. Interesting.
• In the NYC area?? Plan to attend the Spring Handmade Cavalcade on May 4th. Swap-bot is a sponsor!
• I think this counts as your S’more of the week: Six-Layer Chocolate Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling.

Happy, happy weekend!

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Apr 11th 2013 12:55:46 pm

I started posting handmade marketplace picks three years ago with my first post showcasing some fun snail mail-themed Etsy picks. There is so much fun handmade stuff out there, I thought it was time to revisit the mail theme…

The buttons above feature bird postage stamps from all over the world. Swap-bot member TangleCrafts created them as part of the special Project Dissimulation she is working on:

“I designed Project Dissimulation as a distraction when my dad was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer, but I hope it will allow me to help in some small way, too. The entire cover price from the sale of these badges will be donated to Beating Bowel Cancer – a charity with a very positive approach to bowel cancer awareness.”

Check out her zines, too! Very cool and for a great cause!

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A few more cute snail mail picks to browse….

What are your favorite Etsy stores?

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Mar 29th 2013 10:22:45 am

Just a few links this week…

• A very cute idea from Dollar Store Crafts: DIY Faux Washi Tape Magnets.
• Decorating eggs this weekend? Here are six sweet and simple ideas.
• How to make an adorable Needle Felted Alien.
• The Etsy blog has a cool tutorial for a DIY Pressed Flower iPhone Case.
• Yummmmm. Cadbury Crème Egg Ice Cream.
• Woah. This Rainbow Sprinkle Cake is out of control!
• Wish you could get your hand on some cute Swap-bot postcards? Now you can! Buy Swap-bot swag here.

Have a lovely weekend!

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Mar 27th 2013 06:21:21 am

There has been some interest expressed in purchasing Swap-bot swag, so I thought I’d put up a little temporary store to fulfill the demand.

Right now, I have two options for purchase:

Ernie Postcard 10-pack USA – $7
You will receive 10 Ernie postcards, plus 2 additional bonus postcards and a few surprise extras from me. Price includes shipping within the USA.

Ernie Postcard 10-pack International – $12
Price includes international shipping.

Ernie Postcard 10-pack and Swap-bot Button Combo USA – $10
You will receive 10 Ernie postcards, four different Swap-bot buttons as shown above, plus 2 additional bonus postcards and a few surprise extras from me.

Ernie Postcard 10-pack and Swap-bot Button Combo International – $15
Price includes international shipping.

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Please make sure to purchase the correct item based on your shipping location. International shipping prices have really increased, so I must reflect that in the prices. I will ship your items out within three business days of your order. I will mail to the address listed on your Paypal account.

Thank you so much for supporting Swap-bot!

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Mar 22nd 2013 08:56:34 am

You guys! I am so sorry to leave you link-less for so long! We were doing a little blog maintenance, but now we’re back… And, man oh man, I’ve collected a major list of fun links just for you… Enjoy!

Easter-y & Spring-y Stuff:

• Isn’t that bunny with a little baby cute?! It was made by Going Home To Roost from a Kata Golda pattern. The tutorial is here.
• I think these Photo Portrait Easter Eggs are genius.
• And, wouldn’t a tasty macaron make a great Easter egg surprise?!
• Need more egg ideas? Try one of these 10 Trendy Easter Egg Ideas.
• Or, make some of these colorful paper egg ornaments.
• Lots of projects in this round-up: Easter Crafts for Kids.
• It sounds ambitious, but how delicious would Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs be?!

General Crafty Fun Stuff:

• Fashion forward and crafty: DIY Embroidery Thread Wrapped Earrings.
• Seven ways to make a ruffle.
• Yum! I WILL make these chocolate + marshmallow + peanut butter Rocky Mountain Avalanche Bars.
• Got extra buttons? Make this Blossoming Button Ring!
• This mini accordion book with pockets and tags is so adorable! Find the full tutorial here.
• Ucreate has some pretty smart craft & cleanup tips.
• Did anyone attend QuiltCon? It looks like it was a great event!
• Speaking of quilts, this monster quilt is ridiculously great!
• So… we may not be losing Saturday USPS delivery after all?

What fun websites have you been visiting during March? Leave your links in the comments!

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