That's what
Erin says.
And what Erin says, goes.
Erin from
Living In Yellow is partnering up with Jessah from
Dreaming of Dimples to co-host an ornament swap and all of us lucky kids get to participate!
I've always thought ornament swapping was such a good idea, whether it be with your parents, siblings, friends, your honey... you name it.
But swapping with a totally random blogger from a different part of the country?
Now THAT is a good idea!
Sounds pretty fun to me!
You should totes participate.
The more the merrier. :)
Here’s how it works.
Link up your blog to let Erin and Jessah know you want to participate in the swap.
Sign ups close at Midnight on October 31st.
Step 2. Spread the word.
Everyone loves getting special deliveries in the mail. Especially when it’s a super festive item like an ornament for your holiday tree. So let all of your blog friends know about the swap. The more, the merrier.
Step 3. Get your match.
On Thursday, November 1st, Erin and Jessah will post the swap matches. You will contact the blogger you’re buying for via their blog, email, twitter, facebook, etc. to get their address.
Step 4. Shop and Mail.
On or before November 12th, purchase and mail your ornament. This means your ornament should be en route to its recipient NO LATER THAN the 12th.
Step 5. Receive & Blog about your ornament!
This is the fun part! Blog, Instagram, Tweet your Ornament Swapping Adventure. Be sure and use #ornamentswap on Instagram & Twitter so other Swappers can find you!
Step 6. Link up!
Erin and Jessah will be hosting a Linky Party on December 1st for those of you bloggers that want to link up your posts! (This gives you plenty of time to make sure your ornament arrives & recap your adventures.)
That is it.
It's pretty simple.
Sign up & send.
Now, I know people may have a few more questions about the details, so here are some additional things you should know.
1. You should spend between $4-$14 on your ornament.
2. Ornaments should be new, as no one wants any “gently used” tree decorations.
3. The ornament you purchase should be something fun, quirky, or beautiful that you’d like to receive and that you will be proud of when it is associated with you and your blog.
4. You can purchase ornaments from anywhere. Like these handmades from
Etsy or unique ornaments from
5. You will not be sending and receiving to the same person. Technically you aren't "swapping", more like a daisy chain of ornaments will be flying through the skies via the postal service. You will send to one person and receive from someone else. This way you get to know at least two people!
6. Be sure to package your ornament in bubble wrap to ensure it arrives safely. Getting a broken ornament is no fun at all.
7. Please
do not sign up unless you are 100% sure you can fulfill the swap requirements, we would hate for someone to sign up and not participate.
Giveaway: If you post the ornament swap button on the sidebar of your blog, you'll be entered to win this cute, zebra ornament from Pier One.
Here's the synopsis:
Sign up.
Spread the word.
Get your assignment.
Send/receive an ornament.
Blog about it.
Link up.
So, there you have it folks.
Get your butt on over to
Erin's blog, sign up, and spread the word.
Have a happy hump day, friends. :)
