Sunday, October 7, 2012

Our Christmas Gift Exchange

I know it seems like awhile off but it will be here before we know it so we need to start dreaming about Santa Paws:
 This will be our 4th annual Christmas gift exchange. If you would like to join in, there are  a few things that you need to know.  There are 2 ways to join, by Singles and Groups:
GROUPS~~Usually if you have more than 2-3 dogs, they do a group and you will be assigned another group of dogs. You buy your group a bunch of gifts for that group to share and the group that has your name would buy your dogs a bunch of toys to share.
SINGLES~~are of course single dogs. If you have 2 dogs, you could be a group or you could go single, it just depends on how many gifts you want to buy. If 2 dogs go single, then they would buy 2 gifts and receive 2 gifts.
~~For the overseas doggies, we match them up with other doggies close by in the same area, so that you are not shipping to the US to save $$,
The first yr we had 15 singles and 6 groups.
The second yr we had 37 singles and 10 groups.
The third yr we had 27 singles and 16 groups

The deadline to sign up is Nov 5th. There are NO EXCEPTIONS!!! no ands, ifs or buts about it. Once the names are out, it is very hard to add you in. So remember Nov 5th, mark your calendars.
You can sign-up from now until Nov 5th and then names would be posted on Nov. 7th. Once the names are posted, you get in contact with your name and get their mailing addresses and any information about what the dogs likes and doesn't like.

The deadline for mailing your gift would be Dec. 3rd, so that gives almost a whole month to shop and get it all packaged. For those that live out of the US, you might want to send early depending on how your mail is and how close your partner is to you so keep that in  mind ok?

The cost for a single is $10.00 and for a group is from $15.00 -$20.00. But.....remember...ONLY sign up if you really want to do this and can follow through. I can not emphasize this enough!! We have had a few in the past yrs where a dog didn't get a gift because their name didn't follow through and that isn't fair and is no fun fur my mom!! She kinda goes well....lets say....spastic!! Ha! You know what they say: If Mom isn't Happy, then no ones Happy!! and I love a Happy mom!! Last year, it was so super smooth, no problems and everyone got their gifts and we were really pleased about that.
We are looking forward to a fun Christmas exchange. When you get your gift, it is up to you whether you want to open it then or wait until Christmas. (I...Jazzi have no patience and have to open mine right then and there!!) We do want you to get pictures and do a post about it so we can all share in you opening your gift.

To join I need you to send me an e-mail. In this e-mail, I will need:
Your blog addy
All the dogs names that are in the drawing
and what state/country that you live it.
Send to: dcraftsalot@yahoo.com

If you are interested, go ahead and start signing up for either a group or a single by leaving a comment, and if you live outside the US also let me know what country you live in, in your comment. One fun thing about the exchange is that you get to meet new friends, so here's to friends and good ole Santa Paws!!
GROUPS:
Holly, Abby, Kori and Scarlett (All things Collie)
Mitch and Molly
Koira and Pallo (My life with flyball dogs)
Winston, Aimee, and Bella (Hounddogs)
Sam, Owen, Jetta and Tuvia  (My dog Sam)
Stella Rose, Sam, and Dietzman the cat (The 3 little Pugs)
Malcolm, Izzie, Venus and Sugar (Kilraeke Westies)
Floyd and Dougall (Dougall Diaries)
Baily, Mesa, Big Carl and Tori (Dog is God in reverse)
Dory, Bilbo, Jakey and Arty (Dory's Backyard)
Chip, Tasha and Anna Rose (The Dachsies With Moxie)
Lilly and Piper (Rocky Creek Scotties)
Maggie Mae and Max
cheshiredanes
 
SINGLES:
Goose
Reilly,
Denny 
Jackson
Ranger
Higgins
Chloe
Jack
Remington
Edgar
Mason
Sammy
Mollie jo
Bobo
Uncle Puppy
Murphy
Stanley
Freddie
Gloria
Ruby the airdale pup
Bert
Allred
Finn
Jacque
Pippen
Sasha
Wallace
Samuel
Molly the Wally
Tank
Stuart
Cinnamon
Schatzie
Gracie
Riley
Millie
Ernest
Porter
Madi the Diva
Wallace (tea with Mrs Kee)
Shiloh
Shasta
Freya Rose Blossom
Susie
Sidebite
Shadow



50 comments:

GOOSE said...

This will be my first year!!! I am sooo excited. I would like to sign up for a single please.
Blessings,
Goose

Reilly / Denny Cowspotdogs said...

Our first year too....count us in! There will be three of us Reilly , Denny and Jackson ....single jingle bells already!

Sam said...

We hope everyone has fun!

Sam

Ranger said...

This will be my 1st Christmas. I am sooooooo excited. Sign me up for as a Single.
Wags,
Ranger

Kten said...

Just dropped by from Molly's. Looking forward to reading more about you.

K-Koira said...

This will be our first year. Sign me and my two pups up as a group, please! We love doing gift exchanges.

Collie222 said...

Please count us in - we are definitely a group! :)

Mitch and Molly said...

No way are we missin' out! Please sign us up as a group.

Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly - the groupies!

Sankissjuice said...

Yes, I saw it and when I clicked to read it, it wasnt there. I was like am I seeing things? Hehe. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!!!

Sankissjuice

Patrice and Higgins said...

Wow, can't wait for the post! This will be my first year and I am so excited!!! :o)

~Higgins

wallaceandsamuel said...

How exciting - another blogville event!!! We aren't sure of the details so we will wait for your post!
Wally & Sammy

scotsmad said...

Doesn't that REALLY cheese you off!

XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

dougall.dog said...

Oh no! How frustrating! I can't wait to sign up for the exchange!

Maggie Mae and Max said...

Jazzi,

Max and me is SO lookin' forward to da Christmas exchange. :)

Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae and Max

Hoke said...

Monsterface here!!!! Hoke says I can't play along...I think he's just trying to keep the treats to himself!!!! I'm gonna tell him that he's out:)

Sam said...

Hi Jazzi, we'd like to be in your Group list. In fact we just sent your mom a note at: dcraftsalot@yahoo.com

Thank you,

Sam (Canada)

JackDaddy said...

Jack said he would like to be in the single group please.

Jeanne Pursell said...

We just love the Christmas Exchange! What a fabulous idea!! We would like to be signed up as a single please!
xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

HoundDogMom said...

Oh, yes please sign us up for the Groups (Winston, Amiee and Bella). Our email is hounddogmom(DOT)jeakins(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Also, did you get our email that said we would help with the Christmas Card Exchange again. Sniffs, The HoundDogs and Mom

kmp said...

oh, yes, please! sign me up on the singles list, jazzi! thanks!

edgar

Remington said...

I am in! I will email your mommy! CHRISTMAS! I can't wait! Are we doing Christmas cards too? Hope so!

stellaroselong said...

Yay so much fun!! We are gonna be a group..me , sammer and mean ole cat dietzman. we will send you an email!!
stella rose

Murphy said...

Sounds like fun! Me and Stanley will want to sign up as individuals. We will have mom send you an email.

Your This-Is-My-First-Christmas Pals,

Murphy & Stanley

Susie said...

Hi Jazzi,
We are all barkcited over here at
Kilraeke Westies. My mom sent your mom an email with all our info. on it. We love pressies and love to give pressies too!

Barks and Licks,
Malcolm, Izzie, Venus and Sugar

Bassetmomma said...

Our first year too! We're very excited! You can sign Freddie and Gloria up for single. Can't wait for Christmas!!

Bassetmomma said...

Ooops! Forgot to mention, we're in Canada. :)

Sagira said...

Wow Christmas is going to be here before we know it.

christinaree said...

We joined last year and had so much fun!!

Ruby said...

I sent you my infos!! Can't wait!!
Thanks Jazzi for doin' this!

Kisses,

Ruby

chicamom85 said...

OMD I am so excited. I would like to sign up for a single please and thank you.


Loveys Sasha

wallaceandsamuel said...

Mom is going to e-mail you our info now...we aren't sure if you are going to be able to pair us up anyone :( but we will keep our paws crossed!
Wally & Sammy

wallaceandsamuel said...

Mom is going to e-mail you our info now...we aren't sure if you are going to be able to pair us up anyone :( but we will keep our paws crossed!
Wally & Sammy

dougall.dog said...

We just sent in our infos. :)

Molly The Wally said...

Hi Jazzi.
Please be so kind as to send me your nomination for Share It Sunday.
Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly

scottiechronicles.com said...

OH COUNT ME IN!!! My name is Stuart and I'm a single and I approved this message.

E-mail on its way. Just like Santa. Tee Hee!

Thanks for doing this, and if you need my peep to help, just bark at me.

AroOOOO! Stuart

Val said...

Thank you very much for organizing this event.We would like to participate as two singles. gracie and Schatzie. Mom will send the info.
We are so excited, we loves to get mail and presents.

Linda said...

please sign me up as a single.
Cinnamon

harrispen said...

Hi Jazzi,

My mom just sent your mom an email so I can sign up for the gift exchange. This is so exciting!

Millie

Dory and the Mama said...

We just had our Mama sign us up Jazzi...we can't WAIT!!

Thanks to you and your Mama for putting this together again this year!!

Smileys!
Dory

Agnes B Bullock said...

We would like to pawticipate again! Chip, Tasha, and Anna Rose!

Madi and Mom said...

HI JAZZI YES INDEED I WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 4TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE!!
AFTER ALL I AM A CHARTER MEMBER OF THIS FUN EVENT. OH MY GOODNESS WE ALMOST MISSED SIGNING UP SO MUCH STUFF GOING ON HERE.
HUGS MADI

Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings said...

Hey Snazzi,

Please sign us up.

XOXO
Lilly and Piper

Soggibottom said...

I don't mind where in the world we send a Christmas gift. AH, no... some didn't recieve them... AH, come on now guys, play the game. A very good game it is too. THANKS JAZZI's mum, cos this year I could do with a pressie from Santa :-) Not every place in Devon gets flooded, only those that are lucky enough to live in such lovely places and at the bottom of the hill... LUVS
Freya Rose Blossom X and Frankie de tabby TOO X :-) X X X

Susie and Sidebite said...

Jazzi, Mom finally decided we will be singles, Susie, Sidebite & Shadow put us in the pott please.

Susie & Bites

Anais said...

OOOOH we want to be in too!!! We are sending you a mail right now with all our infos!!!
Lots of love, Indigo ad Malach from
cheshire danes!

Joules Prescott said...

Hello Jazzi and Addi,
We want to join the gift exchange, sounds like fun! This will be our first one, yippee!
Joules & Prescott

The Lady said...

WHoo Hoo! Our first year! The girls are going as singles cause they don't like to share. LOL

Melissa said...

Kelsey would like to sign up as a single.

Oskar said...

I thought I sent my information, but I'll have my peep do it again right now!

Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar

FiveSibesMom said...

We missed this year's deadline, but we did participate last year and it was wonderful! We exchanged with a wonderful woman from Germany and her two beautiful furpals and have become fast friends and have been ever since and I know we always will be. And we have this wonderful exchange to thank for it! Have a fun time and hopefully, we won't miss next year's deadline! And a BIG round of thanks for organizing this fun event.