February 12, 2007
swap photos!
The Free People Valentine's Swap is coming to an end. I just received my gift today! I can tell swapping is going to be addicting. I feel like I could start a mini art collection this way...
So above are some of the photos from the swap. There are a hundred more here... Leave the swappers some comments. They made really incredible stuff. And keep on the lookout for the next swap. We have to do this again. Anybody have any good ideas for the next theme?
Comments
On an off comment - free people exclusives are LIES! I just saw an "exclusive" at nordstroms!! I feel so cheated :(
Posted by Anonymous on February 12, 2007 6:04 PM
I really enjoyed making my item for the swap. I would love to do another one! I think that it would be fun to do a swap with a Spring and Summer theme. Last week there were two sunny and warm days that made me love life and every last bit of the world! I think that everyone could have fun capturing the euphoria of the onset spring and the delicious laziness of summer.
Posted by Sophia on February 12, 2007 11:00 PM
Next theme should be - easter or something involving dried pasta shells, glitter, and paste - I got it, MOTHER'S DAY! a day in celebrating the uteri of the world. To past, present, future, aspiring, inspiring females across the land... cheers.
Posted by Brendizzle on February 13, 2007 1:47 AM
A few neat themes: "girly luxury" .. "vintage" .. or "flowers"
Posted by Anonymous on February 13, 2007 2:03 AM
I would LOVE to do this again! I posted the pics of mine on my blog but haven't yet on Flicker. SOme swap ideas:
Spring
Fashion
Floral
Peace
Relaxation
Shabby Chic
Bohemian
Posted by Anonymous on February 13, 2007 3:18 AM
About the FP exclusives...
There had to have been some sort of mistake. If you can tell me what the item is, I can check if the copy is wrong on the website. Thanks for calling it out though!
Posted by fpgirl on February 13, 2007 9:13 AM
Congratulations! The Valentine´s swap have been a great idea!
Posted by Anabel on February 13, 2007 10:11 AM
How about green leaves?
from tea leaves to four leaf clovers...anything green!
Posted by Failli on February 13, 2007 11:58 AM
If it is a mistake, there have been MANY. Two of your "exclusives" are currently being sold on-line by Nordstrom's. Both your Slinky Double V and Long Sleeve Stripe Deep Henley Hoodie (sold as Rugby Stripe Hoody) are available at Nordstroms. Furthermore, your Pleated Cotton Tank, is available on-line at Urbanoutfitters (as F.P. Shear Pleated Tank) along with the Pointelle Cropped legging (listed as F.P. Thermal Cropped Legging)!! Don't get me wrong, I love your clothes, but def. feel scammed. Check it out for yourselves: www.nordstroms.com www.urbanoutfitters.com (just search "free people")
Posted by Anonymous on February 13, 2007 12:18 PM
I checked out those sites and figured out the issue. These items are exclusive to our website because the colors we are selling are not available anywhere else, even though the style was available. I can see why it would be misleading. I will pass your feedback along and maybe we can work to make the exclusives more specific. We didn't mean to scam you!
Posted by fpgirl on February 13, 2007 3:04 PM
artist trading cards are a fun swap....2 and a half by 3 and a half inch cards that are minature works of art. you can enlist a theme, or just go crazy... i do these with my elementary kids and they LOVE it! oh... and i love it too...
Posted by jennysue on February 13, 2007 4:31 PM
This was so much fun. My swap buddy has gotten hers and loved it!! I am hoping that the postman delivers mine tomorrow for V-day!!!
Posted by Jennifer on February 13, 2007 9:15 PM
Thank you fpgirl for organising the swap, it was so much fun watching everyone else's contribution and to participate!
Posted by cruststation on February 14, 2007 7:43 AM
something pertaining to locks and/or keys, perhaps?
Posted by amanda on February 14, 2007 4:45 PM
I love the idea of anything green. Maybe a sort of St.Partick's Day theme, or anything having to do with fairy folk, magic,luck, nature, greenery etc.
Posted by Anonymous on February 14, 2007 5:09 PM
It's Valentine's Day and I didn't get my Valentine. Did this happen to anyone else?
Posted by lisa Morales on February 14, 2007 8:48 PM
I haven't gotten my valentine either : (
Posted by erin on February 15, 2007 10:05 PM
I didn't receive my Valentine swap either!!! :'(
Posted by wendy on February 16, 2007 7:30 PM
I loved the Valentine's swap!!! I definitely want to do more, it's so much fun to make something for someone and then get a present in the mail!!!
Posted by Julia on February 18, 2007 10:39 PM
This was my first swap and it was so fun! It's exciting to make something for someone you don't know,hoping that they will like it :) I loved my gift and I def. want to be in the next swap! I like the Spring idea or the magic,luck,nature idea too.
I hope you all finally received you swap gifts :(
Thanks again fpgirl! :)
Posted by sarah on February 19, 2007 9:55 AM
Is a single (1) month too close to call on a theme?
I would LOVE to participate in the next theme if we were to Celebrate the Astrological New Year, March 22nd this year. Got me thinking since the Lunar New Year was just two days ago on Feb 18!
* New beginnings
* Warm weather onset
* Be Bold, Original..
Posted by Sarah on February 20, 2007 2:50 AM
No receive Valentine Swap = sadness.
I think i'll go cry myself to sleep now...
Posted by brenda on February 20, 2007 4:11 AM
i received my Valentine after all...just a little address mistake. whew!
Posted by leslie on February 22, 2007 4:56 PM
The Valentine swap turned out really great, I definately want to sign up for the next one! I also think a St. Patrick/green fairy theme would be a fun idea.
Posted by Anonymous on February 28, 2007 2:11 AM
This is so cute!
You can come to swap with internationals swappers on http://www.sirpriz.com
Regards
Mama
Posted by mama on September 6, 2007 6:16 PM