Creative Crafting Bus Tour Stop Number 1 - Welcome to the Old Button.

Hello. And welcome. Come on in. Hope you had a good journey. Of course, you haven't come far yet - I'm the first stop on the Creative Crafting Bus Blog Tour.  Although maybe you have come a long way to join the tour.

Everyone in? Sitting comfortably? Good.

So, is anyone up for a Swop? What's a Swap? you say......

Swaps are a great way to share your talents with others and to let others inspire you.


Basically, a swap is an exchange of something you have made, using your special skills and techniques. And you swop it with someone else. Simple!   OK, there are a few rules - a sort of swop etiquette - but it's pretty easy really.

I'm going to give this Swop a Christmas theme.

I do hope you're interested - if so just sign up by the 1st September - I'm looking for between 6 and 10 volunteers.

I'll pair you up pretty randomly and send you your swop partner contact details.

You make something using Christmas  - or Winter Celebration - as your inspiration and send it to your partner by the 1st October. You can use any materials - metal, felt, paper, wood, fabric, wool, found items, glass..... And any techniques - patchwork, card makings, jewelry, felting, soap making, weaving, painting.......

It's not exact, as it is the love of crafting we are sharing, not a monetary value, but I'm setting a guide of around £10 - £15 on the Swop - that the price you might charge if you were selling it, not the cost of the materials!

And you have to be able to post it, so no huge willow reindeers or king size quilts please - if you usually make big things, think about how you can do a mini version.

And if you want to send me some pictures and a little story of your Swop, I'll feature you and your makes on my blog - and your shop link if you sell your crafts - great publicity for you in time for Christmas.

So are you up for it? If so, comment here or pop over to my Facebook page and send me a message. I'll send you all the details - and I'll give more info in my next blog post too.




I won't say goodbye, as I'm coming on the tour with you. Lots of stops - places to see and people to meet.  I'm really looking forward to it. Onwards Bus Driver to our next stop........