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May Day Filled Basket

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Swap Coordinator:craftygirl (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:14
Location:Regional - USA
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 31, 2009
Date items must be sent by:April 17, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

You can interpret May Day how you'd like. According to Wiki, in some parts of the United States, May Baskets are made. These baskets are small and usually filled with flowers or treats and left at someone's doorstep. The basket giver would ring the bell and run away. The person receiving the basket would try to catch the fleeing giver. If they caught the person, a kiss was to be exchanged.

When I was a kid, I would make a filled basket, hang it on my front door, knock and then run and hide. My mom would answer the door to find my May Day basket. She always acted surprised!

So for this swap, put together a basket (or any kind of container, bag or tote is fine, handmade or not) and put a few nice things inside such as lotions, candles, stationery, handmade items, spring themed items or whatever you want. This is senders choice since it's a surprise for May Day!

USA only, swappers with ratings of at least 4.9 and no recent no-sends. Value around $10.

Discussion

scooter63 03/24/2009 #

I think this would be a fun swap. The kids at school used to do this and hang them on our doors (teachers) before we got to school. I am sure they did it after we left the night before. I like all kinds of surprises but especially things I can use for myself and not crafty items.

CandyGirl 03/24/2009 #

Watching right now, have a few to complete!!

craftygirl 03/25/2009 #

I forgot to mention that May Day is on May 1.

mboclair 03/31/2009 #

Wonderful idea- I used to leave my mom baskets also!

Grandma15 05/ 2/2009 #

To "rubberstampcollector", Thank you for sending me such a lovely package.You deserve a 5 plus a heart.Thanks again. Barbara

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