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Crafters all over the United Kingdom are getting groovy this summer as they exchange tie dye and rainbow-inspired items to spark some creativity in each other. The guidelines for their exchange: Send supplies with some idea for what they could make. You can also send made items. Retro Summer<\/em><\/strong> is cheesy, bright in your face summer. Your idea of summer, say in the 70\u2019s; you can put a modern twist on what you send also.<\/p>\n

The elves at Elfster think this exchange is pretty \u201cfar out!\u201d<\/p>\n

These crafters, all part of the \u201cSecret Craft in the Cavern<\/strong>\u201d Facebook group, are not new to Elfster. According to exchange organizer Tracy Wade, \u201cWe have simple rules: create a themed mood board, answer some simple questions on the Facebook group wall and send before the end date so everyone\u2019s gift is received on time.\u201d All are followers of the website (www.cavernofcraftiness.com) and many are contributors to that site\u2019s blog as well.<\/p>\n

Tracy explains that \u201cmany members sew for themselves and\/or sell, plus most have children. We run the swaps usually over 6 weeks with 1-2 week break before the next starts. [We always use] a different theme, but we\u2019re getting more and more members joining in.\u201d The group was originally based on sewing only, but it was later expanded to include many other crafts and Tracy says they now have a \u201cfab mix of mostly women who do all sorts of crafts.\u201d<\/p>\n

“I’ve been organizing swaps on a Facebook group for a few years when someone introduced me to Elfster,\u201d Tracy explains. \u201cIt seemed a perfect solution, meaning me as admin could join in and still have the element of surprise. This year I decided to open a sister group to our craft group concentrating on swaps.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cElfster is a fab place to save item links, share likes and dislikes easily and of course access addresses of friends to send surprise gifts outside of swaps without letting cat out of bag,\u201d she says. \u201cIt’s also meant admins can join in without having separate lists of who is swapping with who making it easier as main organizer to deal with any issues or questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The theme of Retro Summer<\/em><\/strong> was chosen for their current exchange because the group has recently held a very successful Vintage exchange, so the \u201cretro\u201d theme was a natural choice.  Tracy says her favorite theme the group has used in the past is Magical Land<\/em><\/strong> because it’s what got most members involved and each crafter\u2019s interpretation of what was magical was so vast.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last swap of this year will be a \u2018Christmas Decoration Swap<\/em><\/strong>.\u2019 Everyone loves homemade decorations and will be like a mini early gift to display for years to come,\u201d Tracy says. \u201cThe next swap is a \u2018Budget Challenge\u2019<\/em><\/strong> to encourage members to still join when things might be tighter after Christmas and also abolishes the guilt of using their own stash, as it’s actively encouraged.\u201d<\/p>\n

And this group of U.K. crafters is quite organized, with exchanges planned well into next year, including a Colour Swap<\/em><\/strong> to exchange craft items in a person\u2019s favorite color, a Turbulent Nature<\/em><\/strong> exchange inspired by a twist on nature\u2019s fury, and a Try Something New<\/em><\/strong> exchange. All these great themes are sure to inspire each member\u2019s inner-crafter!<\/p>\n

Tracy says, \u201cThe introduction of Elfster has certainly made the swaps more fun. It’s meant admin can join and still get a surprise and I have found it runs a lot smoother because all the info needed is in one place and I get to relax more and enjoy sending out to my Elfie.\u201d<\/p>\n

“The secret questions are invaluable when your elf doesn’t comment on the group wall and it’s a more direct route to an answer. Also, many members have started to use it to save things they see and like outside of swaps and I’ve found that helpful too,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Tracy hopes to continue with regular exchanges up to five a year. Her goal would be to shorten the time the members have to complete their gifts to be able to squeeze in more swaps through the year. \u201cI’d even like to run multiple swaps alongside each other, but not sure I’m ready for that challenge yet!\u201d But don\u2019t worry, Tracy, that\u2019s what the elves are for!<\/p>\n

Tracy says the group is willing to expand. \u201cWe’d love more members, as long as they’re willing to participate.  A large part of running these swaps with aid of social media is trust in the members to send items on time and keep in touch! Quiet members give me the most worry especially if they\u2019re new. So make yourself known and have fun. Share your ideas and your excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are in the U.K. and you\u2019d like to join the Secret Craft in the Cavern group, click here:  https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=759021797450608<\/a>.  Also, be sure to check out our great Gift Ideas for any occasion just for our U.K. shoppers.<\/p>\n

We love these bright ideas for fun, creative exchanges. Why not start your own unique exchange at www.elfster.com<\/a> ?  And we\u2019d love to hear from you, too. You can visit us on Facebook<\/a> , tweet us @elfster, or follow us on Instagram @elfstergram.<\/p>\n

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