Altered Tin by ShandaPanda

Altered Tin Swap~Sent
Originally uploaded by Shanda Panda

I just had to show off this gorgeous tin by ShandaPanda. It's awesome! I love the colors, the button - everything. And the photo presentation is really nice too.

I wish I could master the tin altering thing but I am no good at it. I tried once with a fairy themed one and it was a MESS. It turned out ok in the end but I never really felt like trying it again. I think I'm way too impatient. And also, there really aren't any tins around here for altering. Some mints come in tins but they are rare and those tins are tiny. Don't really have any craft stores here either. I'll leave the tins to those who rock at altering them!

Happy Mail 2009

Happy Mail 2009
Originally uploaded by emsanpemsan

When I saw Tarah's lovely swap pics below I remembered that I made a mosaic at the end of 2009 with lots of lovely swap goodies I received during last year. I figured I'd post it in the blog too.

When I started swapping in 2007 it was originally only for tea and post cards. Back then I didn't know any people on Swap-bot, I just joined random public swaps. Lots have happened since then! I can't even remember how I met all the wonderful friends I have now.

It makes me so happy seeing all these things around our home that remind me of my friends. I'm so lucky! Alot of things I use all the time, like mugs, tins, pouches or tote bags. Some things are on my "happy shelf" in the work room just to be looked at. The candy usually doesn't make it that long though. ;-)

2010 has already brought me lots of happy mail too and I hope to be sending even more of it out to my awesome friends!