#2 Magic Easter Yarn Ball Swap
It’s really very simple, all you have to do is wrap some little treasures up in a ball of yarn, and send it off to your partner. You start with a skein of yarn, this time it will be Easter themed [any shade] and you get little treasures anything you can find in either your own stash or at the store. [party supply stores are a good place and $1 stores too] and you start wrapping the yarn around your treasures adding more as you go until the yarn is now in a "somewhat" ball shape. You can tie a ribbon or anything else around it and then your done. Its fun and simple! When your swap partner gets it and crochets or knits with the yarn she will be surprised with every stitch as she discovers new treasures that appear "magically" before her eyes. What fun!!!... The theme for this swap is "Easter" so anything Easter, or anything you like. It does not have to be Easter themed it is just a theme to give you some ideas. Next you might want to look at your partner's "wish list" to see what they like and their favorite colors. Always consider allergies of pets and smoke when making your packages. You might want to email your partner ahead and get to know her. This is a themed swap, so if you want to include something else for your partner that is fine too, some Easter candy, bunnies, anything you might want to include in their package, but it is not necessary to do so.

• Choose something that is nice to feel or something you might want to receive like, wool, cotton, silk or a combination of any. [Yarn store quality]
• Please use the whole skein of yarn when wrapping your treasures and include the Brand name band, so your partner knows what they have gotten and can buy another if they want to make something that requires more yarn. [you can include a pattern if you want too, but be respectful of all copyright rules]
• The total value should be approximately $10-$15 or equivalent excluding the cost of the yarn.
• Sign up by April 10th, and partners will be assigned after April 12th
• Email Crochetoholic Debb at: calcrochetnut@msn.com your address and email and blog or URL. [be sure to list the Magic Yarn Ball swap in your subject line]
• You will get an email inviting you to join the google blog so you can post on the blog. Follow the directions and join up
• Be sure to list your wish list on the blog. [the questions are on the blog]
• You will be emailed your partner's name and address. [your partner may not be the smae person who sends a package to you]
• Get your yarn and for treasures you can use pencils, pens, bunnies,key chains,note pads,fancy pins,hooks,candy[wrapped],bookmarks,notions,markers, buttons, anything like you might want to receive.
• Mail out your packages by the end of April and post that you mailed it on the blog
• Be sure to post your picture of your received "Yarn Ball" on the blog with your Thank-yous!

Then after the swap is over the group will vote on the best Magic Easter Yarn Ball and that member will win an extra little special prize. [so be sure to post a photo of your received package and the person who sent it to you] The one with the most votes will win a grab bag prize value of $10[It could include yarn, notions, girly stuff, not sure yet, but you will be pleasently surprised with it.] The important thing be sure your packages get out in time so that your partner does not feel forgotten. This is for fun and everyone likes surprises, so be creative. To join, please email [calcrochetnut@msn.com] your name,URL or blog, and mailing address, and you will receive an invite from "Google Blog" so that you will be able to post on this blog. Have fun and Join the Fun Now!