Christmas Advent Swap

This is one of my very favourite swaps. Yes, it can be a time intensive and expensive swap. It is also an opportunity to show your Christmas spirit in its best light. I love to really treat my swap partner and I'm sure you do too. This is a great group so I'm sure we'll have a fantastic time.

So the basics are:

• 24 smaller gifts, wrapped for Christmas and numbered, minimum value $1 each. 18 profile based and 6 Christmas themed.

• 1 larger gift , wrapped for Christmas. Please make this to the value of $10 and profile based.

• A christmas card with suitably seasonal message and swap details.

Handcrafted items are welcome but please include a variety of items including some shop bought. Feel free to list a preference below if you feel strongly either way. If you'd like to put your advent swap in a pocket hanging or stocking go ahead. That's very heart-able but not expected.

When it comes to postage, consider the time, effort and expense you have invested! Do you want the risk of its going missing or getting damaged? Yes, of course, you ensure it is tracked and packaged appropriately. Please put your tracking number in the comments so that you, your partner or I (or all 3!) can grill Australia Post if necessary.

I would like you all to rate a 5 when you get your parcel. Of course you may change your rating once you have opened everything or if the parcel is sent late.