Sorry Gal's Can't use the old Razors on these old legs
NO more Found out I'm A bleeder :(((
But I can USE the hair remover CREAM :))) well I was informed to post my wants or needs here so lets see what I can come up with .

LOVE SuRPRiSes :))
note pads
eraser pen's
pierced earrings
personalized stationary
crochet books for pot holder/towels ect
spice lables (stickon)
pot holders / blue/yellow/greens/
always use plant marker
just started to collect garden flags
would love a hand made one with my gardening friends names to fly in my garden :))
desktop calendars
plant dictionary if there is one

VEE You Have a great Group of gals here Guess we sorta
Scare the guys away for some reason .maybe they don't want
or need the razor : )))

when will we get our names to send to ?
or when is the last sign up ? Date

susie

Hi, all signup ends sunday, come on men you don't have to shave your legs, face would be nice but not required. we need at least one male
carol

Here's a list of things for my Christmas Elf to put in a card and/or bubble envelope for me.

Seeds for anything on my trade list
Photos of interesting/striking-looking/exotic places or people to decoupage (even if they're just cut out of a magazine)
Notepads
Botanical and/or bird and/or other wildlife prints
Plant markers (even if they're just cut-up mini-blinds)
Small gardening books
Gift certificate to Thompson & Morgan or Park's or Burpee
Anything to do with cats that will fit in a bubble envelope

Please: no hand cream or potpourri or candles

That's all I can think of right now off the top of my head.

Alison

Hey Carol, How big of a envelope are we talking about? Does it matter?

Here is a list of things I would like, although I am pretty easy to please and would be happy with just about anything

I especially like Iris ( both plants and decorations )
Any kind of bulbs would be nice. I have a recent interest in rain lilies.
Winter sowable seeds
Small gardening books
Gardening gloves
Cards or stationary
Flower pot decorators
Christmas ornaments
Chocolate
Stencils

That's about all I can come up with now but I also like surprises.

Thanks Karen

Here is a list of things I like:
Surprises!!!
Seeds - don't really need common stuff, but anything pretty
Christmas ornaments or knick knacks
Note cards
Pet toys (we have 4 big dogs and 4 cats)
More Surprises!!

That's all I can think of off hand.
Deb

come on the rest of you need to post wish lists and make sure I have your addys by sunday Thankyou

I would like to join if it is not too late.
Please let me know if I can join in.
Thanks
Toni

List of things I like..
Boston terriers, I have two- one brown/white, one black/white.
I also love african violets, so anything with a violet on it is perfect for me. My favorite color is purple/lavender. Favorite smell..vanilla/citrus.
Seeds- I'm looking for a Hyacinth Bean vine seed. I had this growing on my fence (and loved it) but didn't collect any seeds (pods) so I lost the vriety! I want to start a moon garden this spring so would appreciate any seeds that would work well for it.
And of course LOVE surprises!
Deb/IL

here is my wish list for my elf.
chap stick
chocolate
eyeglasses cleaner papers
book of stamps
oil paintbrushs any size
stenciling brushes any size
quilting quarters
x-stitch floss any color
flower bulbs -any
hot chocolate packets
beef jerky
canning jar lids
xmas pin
pastry brush
and of course ...surprises... ;)

Bonnie

Ok my little elf here I go with a goody list!!
Friendship notes/letters with packages!
Plant markers (anything terra cotta)
Garden related notecards
I don't really need any seeds unless it is something new in the last couple of years.
I have a siberian husky and love anything that has to do with huskys or wolves!
Nascar fan of #12 Ryan!!
Body and Bath salts, soaps etc
Scented candles
Oils
burt bee products--any
any garden book or magazines
Surprises!!
Not to hard to please!!

Here is my wish list

Surprises!!!!
Amaryllis seeds
easy to please I know I will love what ever you choose.
Thanks
Toni

Carol,
You mentioned that the 'gifts' be inexpensive and mailed in a bubble lined envelope. If possible, could we set an estimated price limit on the FOUR gifts (total)? I'm just making sure that I spend enough.

Thanks!

Deb

Here is my wish list:
Scented flower or scented geranium seeds or cuttings
Anything that smells good
Surprises!!
Thanks, Amy

Here are some suggestions for my Elf. I really love just getting mail, so I'll be tickled with any surprise that you send.
Holiday ear rings (pierced,I'm allowed to wear these for work but not other jewelry), chap stick/lip gloss, pocket size hand lotions, Anything snowmen or bears or even fish.Seasonal socks hot choc or spiced cider packets.Any old garden magazines.
I have a real minimum amount of Christmas decorations so anything you see in the dollar store that you think is cute will find a good home.
Keep in mind that anything you send will freeze before it gets here.10 degrees is quite "warm" right now and it is more likely to be much colder.
Just some ideas. Like I said, I'll enjoy anything the mail man brings. Thanks for playing Elf.

It dosen't have to be expensive, homemade is good. I think most pkgs will be 5.00 and under but those who have usually give more than those who don't. everything is appreciated, amount is not important my list is anything with wolves on it ladybug things. stickers note cards, socks, 1000 dollar bills. I will love anything. my dh draws a name for me so it will be a secret. then he will e-mail the person. you may tell your pal who you are whenever you want.Lets have fun.
carol

Hi all!
My wish list disappeared the first time so here I go again :)
Surprises
Incense Sticks
Lip stuff
Magnets with name-Nick, Jacob or Charlie to put on my fridge!
Anything at all!
Thanks

I would like to be included as well.

Someone asked in an earlier post as to what size envie should be used. Can we use a bigger padder envie if we'd like, or is there a set size for the robin?

As far as a wish list goes, here is what I can think of right off hand.

Seeds from wish list (love variegated foliage)
Houseplant cuttings
hand/homemade item's
notes, stickers, etc
Surprises!!!

This sounds like so much fun!

Happy Holidays Ladies :-)

Tina

I think everyone should have their pals now, maybe twice, I still need some addys Earthly, Mellen, Hummingbird daisy, also still need some wish lists posted please get first gift out by 12-4 have fun there will be a new thread for posting gifts. please honor your commitments I don't wanna turn into this again
thankyou carol

Hi, I would love anything anyone wishes to send. I like:
Little bottles lotion,
chapsticks
BANDAIDS! (Being on coumadin, just look crosseyed at me and I bleed and am always out of bandaids!)
indelible pens or pencils
Chocolate always welcome
labels
cute Christmas items
plant cuttings

Thanks, Doris

Okay, Carol, I sent you my addy. Here is a list I hope that helps, although by no means does it mean my Elf Pal must do any of it. I would be happy with anything!

chocolate/caramel
holiday pierced earrings-silly, fun, or pretty

Mellen

Carol,
What do you mean by "again". LOL
Should we all be afraid?

Here's my wish list:

chocolate
lip stuff
gardening gloves
stickers
incense
bath salts, etc
most anything.... I'm not picky!

Here's my list

Pierced Ear Rings
Plant/bulb gift certificate for mail order
Christmas ornament
Carmel/Chocolate
SURPRIZES are best of all

Marie

could everyone e-mail me with the name of the pal I gave them, I am having confusion with a debby, there seems to be two in ILL. but I need to verify everyone. Don't be afraid of the dog I just don't like people who sign up for these swaps just to receive and don't want to give, only those people get angels dog sicked on them.
This will be a fun swap
hugs carol

Mellen, I can't find your addy, please resend, may I add holliday cute earings to my list. and no monolopy 1000 dollar bills I want real ones.

I too would like to add holiday earrings to my list. What a great idea so many of you have had!!!
Carol be assured you are a great host and do your best to have a great exchange!! Now with that being said I want my pal's information!! LOL

Ok got all my gifts ready to mail out one a week. I hope she likes them.
I will send out first week in Dec for gift number one.
Thanks
Toni

Hey Carol, I just resent you my address along with the name of the person that you gave me. Thanks for doing this! Mellen

what things i would like in a bubble mailer-plant markers,bulbs,stamps,bath salts,dog treats,any thing lavender ummmm,peiced earrings,stickers,note pad,
essental oils-lavender,I collect gnomes and fairy for a village i am creating,
Carol i didnt get my person yet have you sent it out rosie
Thanks for hosting happy turkey day,becare with those razors...

Hey, some of you are holding out and not posting a wish list. No fair. There must be something that makes you smile and can fit into an envelope. How about some hints please.
Toni, your organization is amazing. I went shopping and just wandered around looking.

HEHE Beth I have to be a bit organized with 5 kids and which are all sick right now wahh!!! But I try hubby would say differently but hey when it comes to shopping this girl can shop!!!!!!!!

OH, this is fun, I wonder how much I can fit into a padded envelope!! hopefully the post office will be gentle with them!!
Deb

okie dokie, here's my list

seeds -- the only ones that come to the top of my head, that i really want and don't have (because i killed them before i knew what i had) is Peony Poppy

winter suet to put in that smaller outdoor bird feeder type cage

anything homemade is tops in my book

some wonderful person sent me one of those shick intuition lady razors in a leg shaving swap once...so refills would be excellent

we just got a new puppy so if you are creative, a homemade ornament for the tree would be great -- i believe his name is Lucky (it has changed 8000 times)

thanksgiving is my all time favorite holiday, so since this happens after it - any thanksgiving thing (think major markdown!) would be great!

dark chocolate covered pretzles
caramels

I'd like to put in a request to my Secret Elf to please NOT send me any candy! I am dieting, and I don't want to be tempted. I really don't. I couldn't help but notice how many of you have candy or chocolate on your wish list.

Alison

Here's my wish list, I think............

Herbs-seeds, plants or cuttings
Candles, incense (I prefer floral or herbal scents)
Cat toys or treats
Flavored coffees, cocoa, tea
Bath gels, salts, sachets, lotions (anything floral or herbal)
Puppy toys
Hair clips, pins, ties, ribbons (nothing fancy, the kids borrow them and loose them)

I'm real easy to please and I love surprises. I don't wear jewelry, due to metal allergy, so no earrings, please.

Janet

Vee I just emailed you!Sence you asked me-you got a rumor that I was someone else before and got into trouble and came back on.That is not true.And who ever is causing these rumors -is causing trouble.I just joined not to long ago.Moved to maine from rochester,Nh.I shouldnt have to defend myself.I am dropping out-Cause it is not fair-with rumors it starts trouble.And people have to live with them selfs-and god as there judge.I went from susies swap and signed up for this-But if this has to end because of someone causing trouble so be it.I really thought,I could sign up for these swaps and have fun.There has to be a trouble maker in everything.We all have fun and good luck with your packages.And to who ever you where that spread this lie.I hope your happy -you caused someone else some pain.Take care Vee and players and happy holidays rosie

Rosie, I heard this from a couple of people so to be fair I asked you. All you needed to do was say no and I would have given you the chance to have fun in this swap. No need for all the drama. Whoever has Rosie please e-mail me for a new name. sorry
carol

Bump gotta week befor first gifts go out so gotta keep this on page one. could everyone please post wheather or nor their ears are pierced, I have seen the cutest holliday earings but can't just ask my pal or they will know I have them. so I am asking everyone.We have a nice group here so I see lots of fun to be had

Mine are but I have a metal allergy so I am out on that as a gift hope that helps my elf partner.

I do have pierced ears, but I always wear the same earrings, and I'm not a big fan of holiday earrings, so buying them would be wasted on me.

Got all my gifts bought this week, I'm all ready to rumble!

Alison

I have pierced ears and think holiday earings are adorable, althought I have never had a pair to wear on the holidays, LoL.
Can you all believe this year is almost over already? Can you remember being a choild, and the years just seemed to dragggggggggggggg by? What happened? LoL

Happy Thanksgiving everyone,
Tina

Earrings are out for me because my 5 month old would try to eat my ear if he saw something pretty hanging from them :0 I have a hard enough time stopping him from giving me a hickey on my chin, it seems to be his favorite thing to latch his gums onto right now!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Steph

I have pierced earrings to. OH I remember my boys giving me a hickey on the chin! Those days go so fast!!! I miss it. Sweety13 enjoy all those baby kisses!!

Guess what! I just got my first Secret Elf package today. I just love the "lounging moose ornament". He will have a special place on the Christmas tree. And the pocket-size Garden Journal is just perfect. I started a journal 3 times last year, but I left it in the rain or one of the short people would grab it draw all over everything. This one is just the right size to drop into the bucket that I keep my small garden tools in. Thanks so much for such great gifts.

Janet

I have pierced ears, but never wear holiday earrings.
They are so seasonal and can only be worn a few short weeks, otherwise people think you are crazy. Non-seasonal pierced earrings would be fine if my secret elf is reading this and wonders.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Bonnie Elf

I have pieced ears also but usually don't wear earrings very often. I am very sensitive to the metals in them and can only keep them in for short periods. Darn allergies.

I have all my stuff ready to go and will be mailing it off next week. You know, it is remarkable how much stuff you can find that does fit in the padded envelopes. It has been kind of fun looking for smaller things. Thanks for hosting Carol.

I have pierced Here but only wear when i go out
or my birds would have them :))
so we start sending next week do we ???
I'm ready
susie

vee you have a very good group here also :)))

My ears are pierced but I would prefer non seasonal earrings to holiday ones. I also like silver much better than gold.

I am looking forward to this swap. It will be fun to hear the creative things people find for their envelopes.

My ears are pierced and holiday ear rings are fine. Not TOO big as I wear them to work in the ER. Hooks or posts,it does not matter.

I have pierced ears and Love all of them! The wilder the better for me :) I can wear what I want/like to work.

Happy Turkey Day to all!
Marie