Happy, happy weekend to everyone!

Travis and I have a big Swap-bot working weekend ahead of us. Don’t forget: the site may be inaccessible tomorrow afternoon and evening. We will try to work as fast as possible to minimize the down time.

For now, enjoy these fun links…

• Did you know that today is National Doughnut Day?! Here are just a few fun links to get you in the donut celebrating mood:
• First, let’s try to be a little healthy… two baked donut recipes: Baked Cinnamon Donuts with Vanilla Glaze and Baked Chocolate-Peanut Butter Donuts with Vanilla-Peanut Butter Glaze.
• Something different: Doughnut Crunch Candy Bark.
• These sound difficult to make, but man, they are cute! Donut Macarons!

• How about a donut craft? Make these fun DIY donut sunglasses.

• Wow! Check out these beautiful laser cut invitations. So intricate!
• I love these pretty craft ideas using simple paper bows.
• This Giant Pom Pom Garland would be great for birthdays or any time!
• It’s always good to combine tasty dessert with a healthy food choice, like these Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Fries with Vanilla Icing Dip.
• And finally, two S’mores recipes just for you: S’mores Bars and S’mores Strawberry Shortcake.

Lot’s of recipes this week… did I miss any great craft links out there? Please share in the comments.

Hello! Due to some much-needed site maintenance, Swap-bot will experience some downtime this Saturday afternoon. The site will most likely not be accessible starting at about 5 pm EST on Saturday, June 7th. It could be down for up to three hours. We are sorry for the inconvenience and we will try to minimize the amount of downtime as much as possible. Please plan accordingly for your swaps and let me know if you have any questions.

Are you guys ready for the weekend?? I sure am! Have fun with these links…

Crafts:

• Some great ideas: 10 Stunning Summer Wreath Tutorials.
• I love this Tiny Travel Album in a Box DIY.
• Have a birthday party coming up? Check out these cute and easy Paper Plate Crowns.
• Make a cool neon terrarium.
• Or, if big is more your style, check out these giant engineer print you can have made with your photos.

S’mores:

• S’mores Krispies Bars
• S’mores Strawberry Bites
• Grilled Chocolate Banana Melts (this link found by craftygirl)

What other links did you find this week??

Hello, swappers. Happy Friday! It’s that time of the week again… link time!!

• A cute idea for a summer party: Popsicle Cakes!
• Or, these sounds delicious… Chocolate Mojito Cupcakes. Yum!
• How to make an easy faux geode necklace using polymer clay.
• I love these sweet painted mason jars used as succulent planters.
• Looking to organize your space like I am? Check out this fabric basket tutorial.
• Ever wanted to do some beaded crochet? Here is a great tutorial for bead crochet bracelets.
• Wow. Look at this gorgeously simple embroidered art work by Jane Denton.
• Ever wondered? How did famous creative people spend their time?
• Your S’mores of the week: an amazing s’mores birthday cake and s’mores cookies.

Have a great weekend!! (Hopefully a long weekend if you are in the US!)

Hello Swap-bot friends! I am so excited to tell you that we received more than 50 applications for the Swap-bot Ambassador program. Wow! I am so happy to see that there is a big interest in the program. The Swap-bot community is so lucky to have such enthusiastic and caring members!

…BUT…

Unfortunately, we cannot accept all of the applications at this time. (Mostly due to costs. boo.) So, I am doing the hard work of determining who will be in our first class of Ambassadors. I don’t want to rush the process, so check back for the announcement of the Ambassador roster on Monday, June 9th. I will be contacting all of the applicants by email before that time to let them know whether or not they have been accepted into the program.

For anyone who is not accepted this round, or for those who may have missed the application process, don’t worry! We hope to continue to grow the Ambassador program. Hopefully, we will be able to accept new Ambassadors each year. Stay tuned!

Hello! Even though it is thunder-storming here in Brooklyn, I am in a summery mood. Enjoy these fun and tasty links…

• These Orange Cream Pop Cupcakes look cute and delicious!
• How to make tissue paper pom poms.
• So stylish! Make this Polka Dot and Chain Wrap Bracelet.
• On a slightly healthier note, I’d love to try these no-sugar, no-fry Mini Baked Donuts.
• Wow! This craft is perfect for us snail mail lovers… Airmail Zipper Pouches. So adorable!
• Another sewing craft: Make a yoga mat bag out of old sweatpants.
• Or, sew one of these nice Necktie Zip Pouches for dad for Father’s Day!
• And, one more sewing project…. Ms. Lipsie the Pocket Girl!
• So cute! Watermelon Slice Cookies.
• Your S’more of the week: Triple Chocolate S’mores Pizookie!
• And just in case you need more… here are 40 S’mores Recipes!

Find any other good links this week??

Do you love paper crafting and making your own creative greeting cards??

Our good friends at FaveCrafts and their sister site, AllFreePaperCrafts.com, are hosting a Crafty Card Making Swap on the ‘bot!

FaveCrafts is an extensive craft website full of craft tutorials and free craft ebooks. They have craft projects for all types of mediums, from crochet to quilting to scrapbooking. On AllFreePaperCrafts.com, you’ll find unending paper craft inspiration, with projects and tutorials curated from all over the web.

Everyone is welcome to join the Inspire Creativity – Crafty Card Making Swap, new and experienced users alike. For the swap, you create one handmade greeting card (you can find tons of ideas here) and mail it to your one partner. Include an inspirational message inside your card for your partner.

Be as creative as you like!! Make a beautiful card! Put a smile on your partner’s face!

Sign up for the Crafty Card Making Swap by May 20th. Send your card by May 31st.

Happy card swapping!

Welcome to the triumphant return of Friday Link Love! Woohoo! SO many great things to share with you today… Enjoy!

• Remember! Mother’s Day is on Sunday! Why not print out this adorable paper crown for Mom?!
• Or, get some party ideas and more fun printables from The Alison Show’s “Moms Rule” brunch blog post.
• Need more summer celebration ideas?? I love this sweet popcicle-themed party.
• Wow! I love this new-to-me blog, Analog Paper, and her amazing ideas to make snail mail special. SO pretty!
• Cool! Easy Origami Paper Decoupage Bangles.
• Yum. These look amazing: Chocolate Chip and Cherry Blondies.
• There is still time to apply to become a Swap-bot Ambassador!

And, finally… three really tasty looking S’mores recipes for you today:

• Sunshine S’mores in Mason Jars
• Gooey Ritz Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Bars
• Mini Toasted S’mores Cheesecakes

What other awesome links did I miss over the last month???

Happy Mother’s Day, Moms!!

We are looking for Swap-bot Ambassadors! Do you love swapping and want to spread the word about our awesome Swap-bot community??

Read THIS INFO about the Ambassador program and submit your application by Friday, May 16th.

Well… we made it home from our wild European adventure! I thought it was only appropriate to share my local mailbox. This USPS mailbox is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I have mailed many, many postcards, bills, and greeting cards from this box!