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Korwynne · 01-04-2006, 05:56 PM

I just realized we didn't have one.. if someone is willing to host, I'd like to make acorn wands.

hastings · 01-04-2006, 06:03 PM

I'd like in.

TraceyH · 01-04-2006, 06:19 PM

I would like to do it too if it something I can come up with quickly!!

PolkaDot · 01-04-2006, 06:19 PM

Maybe Kris or Bonnie can. I am sure they have a few swaps due around this time. My b-day swap is due on the 13th so that may be a bit too soon.

We did forget Imbolc though didnt we...

lemonsong · 01-04-2006, 07:03 PM

OH HECK YES!!!

mom2kbeth · 01-04-2006, 07:06 PM

We did forget! I will host. I have Valentine's Day #1 Swap due on 1/14, so anyone in that as well can try to send their items then. If everyone could shot for that, that woul dbe great, that way everything woul dbe guarenteed to be back toyou before Imbolc. I would say try to ship by the 14th, but the absolute latest for shipping would be the 18th. THat would still give me 2 weeks to get everything back.

Let's keep this as small as possible because of the short time frame.

Swappers:
1 - Mom2kbeth - fire goddess figurines - RECEIVED
2 - Korwynne
3 - Hastings - Brigid crosses
4 - Livingfree - RECEIVED
5 - PolkaDot - flowered besoms - RECEIVED
6 - Huntersmama - stones and seeds ...
7 - Maegansmama - candle holders
8 - Lemonsong

I added Kris and Stacey as well because I know they celebrate. But let's cap it at 8. we can open up Kris or Stacey's spaces to others if they do not want them.

I have no idea what to make yet, will get together some ideas tonight.

PolkaDot · 01-04-2006, 07:09 PM

Ok..I will head to the craft store this weekend...LOL..

Not sure what I will make just yet though...

mom2kbeth · 01-04-2006, 07:11 PM

I just went today, to two different craft stores and got stuff for a bunch of the swaps. Wish we had thought of this last night, lol!

Lemonsong, we must have been posting at the same time. I will add you in.

PolkaDot · 01-04-2006, 07:13 PM

Bonnie..I need ideas though..my brain is so fried...LOL!

PolkaDot · 01-04-2006, 07:18 PM

Ok..here is what I have. Bain not so fried after all..of course this is copied and pasted...LOL

ETA..I will make little besoms with white flowers decorating them. Should be able to find the supplies to make those in a jiffy

Deities of Imbolc:
All Virgin/Maiden Goddesses, Brighid, Aradia, Athena, Inanna, Gaia, and Februa, and Gods of Love and Fertility, Aengus Og, Eros, and Februus.

Symbolism of Imbolc:
Purity, Growth and Re-Newal, The Re-Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility, and dispensing of the old and making way for the new.

Symbols of Imbolc:
Brideo'gas, Besoms, White Flowers, Candle Wheels, Brighid's Crosses, Priapic Wands (acorn-tipped), and Ploughs.

Herbs of Imbolc:
Angelica, Basil, Bay Laurel, Blackberry, Celandine, Coltsfoot, Heather, Iris, Myrrh, Tansy, Violets, and all white or yellow flowers.

Foods of Imbolc:
Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Poppyseed Cakes, muffins, scones, and breads, all dairy products, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Raisins, Spiced Wines and Herbal Teas.

Incense of Imbolc:
Basil, Bay, Wisteria, Cinnamon, Violet, Vanilla, Myrrh.

Colors of Imbolc:
White, Pink, Red, Yellow, lt. Green, Brown.

Stones of Imbolc:
Amethyst, Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Onyx, Turquoise.

Activities of Imbolc:
Candle Lighting, Stone Gatherings, Snow Hiking and Searching for Signs of Spring, Making of Brideo'gas and Bride's Beds, Making Priapic Wands, Decorating Ploughs, Feasting, and Bon Fires maybe lit.

huntersmama · 01-04-2006, 07:21 PM

Thanks for adding me mamas

I have a few ideas from looking at that list, I know i can send bloodstone adn amethyst, I need to think ont eh rest of it thought

WOudl anyone appreciate seed packets? maybe in a nice pretty sheer bag?

ofcourse i will send more than seeds and stones just wondering if that would go over well

off to read my book to get ideas

hastings · 01-04-2006, 07:41 PM

Oh, changed my mind on what to make. I make a mean Brigid's cross and I know I have the supplies for that in the back yard lol.

Maegansmama · 01-04-2006, 07:54 PM

thanks for signing me up!!

I think I will make candle holders and paint them in imbolc colors. Anyone have any material ideas for me, I haven't worked with clays in a while, so what should I use for clay/molding, etc
oh, and I read in circle round they make spiral candle holders shaping and colored like a snake, whatcha think of that?

also for imbolc/candlemas, any food that are round and use grains(pancakes, crepes etc)
I have a recipe for crepes that can be made and frozen a week ahead of time

I will go find it if there' any interest

mom2kbeth · 01-04-2006, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the list Rebecca!

I think I am making fire goddes figurines. They will be little clay goddess figurines with a fire painted on the belly. I have to make a prototype first and make sure I like the way they come out before I commit though.

Kris - seeds and stones would be gret here. At Imbolc, Kenna and I always map ou how we are going to plant our gardens in the spring and then we order all of our seeds,so that will fit in well.

huntersmama · 01-04-2006, 10:14 PM

Awesome, does anyone have any requests?

I will go seed hunting tomorrow, and I actually found some cute little tins yesterday so i can send them in those