Christmas in July Swap (for everywhere else)

Christmas in July Swap (for everywhere else)

Sign-up date: May 10, 2014

Swap date: July 15, 2014

This is the same as the Down Under version, but for those swappers located anywhere BUT New Zealand and Australia.  So you'll send your partner 3 items from the list and get a package of 3 items back.

Christmas in July (Down Under)

Christmas in July (Down Under)

Sign-up date: May 7, 2014

Swap date: July 15, 2014

This swap, for Australian and New Zealand swappers only, is for any three items from the list compiled by the host.  All packages will be opened on July 25!

Santa Sack Swap

Santa Sack Swap

Sign-up date: June 1-June 6, 2014

Swap date: June -Dec 2014

This is a long-term swap where you will keep in contact with your partner for 6 months!  The only package requirements are that you send your partner a stocking or gift sack with five handmade gifts at some point before November 25, 2014.

Book Bloggers Holiday Card Exchange 2013

Book Bloggers Holiday Card Exchange 2013

Sign-up date:November 29, 2013
Swap date: December 13, 2013

 Send out some holiday cards with a book-ish slant.  In your cards, write about a book you loved, your favorite books for winter reading or some other book-related chitchat.  Exchange up to 5 cards in this International swap.

12 Days of Christmas Swap

12 Days of Christmas Swap

Sign-up date: November 22, 2013

Swap date: December 7, 2013

Wow, you'll send your partner a package containing 12 individually-wrapped gifts, personlized to their tastes.  Budget is minimum of $30 and maximum of $40 BEFORE shipping.  Post your goodies to your blog and link up for a grand reveal party.

"A Little Birdie Told Me" handmade bird swap

"A Little Birdie Told Me" handmade bird swap

 Sign-up date: January 19, 2013

Swap date: February 9, 2013

Create (or purchase) a handmade bird decoration for your partner and mail it off with a few other fun little goodies.

Christmas Cookie Swap

Christmas Cookie Swap

Sign-up date: November 23, 2012
Swap date: November 29, 2012

In this version of the classic holiday cookie swap, you'll be sending a hand written cookie recipe, NOT actual cookies.

SHAPE-IT-UP! Christmas Swap

SHAPE-IT-UP! Christmas Swap

Sign-up date: November 23, 2012
Swap date: December 7, 2012

I think this is a great idea for a swap!  You'll send your partner  one embellished tag in a holiday shape along with any other goodies you want to send.  Budget is $10.

2nd AnnualOrnament Swap

2nd Annual Ornament Swap

Sign-up date: November 19, 2012
Swap date: December 5, 2012

With a budget of $15, send your partner a holiday ornament for their tree.

Holiday Book Swap

Holiday Book Swap

Sign-up date: November 22, 2012
Swap date: December 10, 2012

In this INTERNATIONAL swap you'll send your secret partner a holiday package with a book to read and maybe some extra goodies.

2012 Ornament Swap

2012 Ornament Swap

Sign-up date: November 22, 2012
Swap date: December 3, 2012

This is THE YEAR of the ornament swaps!  In this version, you'll spend $5-$15 on an ornament for your partner.

Handmade Holiday Card Swap

Handmade Holiday Card Swap

Sign-up date: November 19, 2012
Swap date: December 12, 2012

You'll create and send 5-10 holiday cards to the partners on your list.  And get back some jolly handmade greetings in return!

Make My Holiday art swap

Make My Holiday art swap

Sign-up date: November 15, 2012
Swap date: December 7, 2012

Short notice on this one.  You'll get one partner and you'll make one art item of your choice, just for them.

Ornament Swap 2012

Ornament Swap 2012

Sign-up date: November 17, 2012
Swap date: December 3, 2012

Yes, another ornament swap!  Tis the season!  With a budget of $10-$15, send your partner a handmade or store bought ornament and some other goodies.

RedditGifts Secret Santa 2012

RedditGifts Secret Santa 2012

Sign-up date: November 26, 2012
Swap date: December 14, 2012

This is your chance to be in a Guinness World Record holding swap!  So far there are over 44,000 participants signed up!  Send your secret santa recipient a nice Christmas surprise.

Blog-Buddy Christmas Ornament Exchange

Blog-Buddy Christmas Ornament Exchange

Sign-up date: November 30, 2012

Swap date: December 10, 2012

With a budget of $10, make or buy your partner an ornament that is just their style.  I LOVE that so many hosts are using elfster this year!  What a super tool for swapping!

Handmade Ornament Exchange

Handmade Ornament Exchange

Sign-up date: November 17, 2012

Swap date: December 5, 2012

Send your partner a handmade ornament and get one back in return.  

Holiday Cookie Swap

Holiday Cookie Swap

Sign-up date: November 15, 2012
Swap date: November 22, 2012

Send your partner some tasty homemade cookies!

Very Vintage Christmas Swap

Very Vintage Christmas Swap

Sign-up date: November 18, 2012
Swap date: November 26, 2012

Send your partner a fun, vintage-inspired package to include:  a holiday recipe,  something "vintage" or "vintage in feel", something homemade, something  "new", and something "edible".

First Annual Secret Santa Sock Swap

First Annual Secret Santa Sock Swap

Sign-up date: December 2, 2011
Swap date: December 15, 2011

Send your partner a pair of fun holiday socks stuffed with goodies! ($20 spending limit)