The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? Paintbox is my go-to for soaps and bath goodies. Guy Fawkes is one of my favorite scents and the Once For Yes, Twice for No sounds intriguing.

 

The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? The little witch kitten!!

 

Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? This is a new vendor for me and that's a huge scent list. Some that standout - Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts, Apple Pickin', Black Magic Chai, Campfire Smores, Fireside Pumpkin, Ghost Stories, Hocus Pocus, Pumpkin Queen

 

8/14/21

 

Does anyone here like vintage halloween? ME!! Give me all the vintage, especially the witches and black cats. 
 

Examples:

 

    

 

 

 

It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?  Out of those probably just Hocus Pocus. Otherwise, I do like Headless Horseman items.

 

How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. Sure, although I wouldn't eat a jawbreaker. Novelty scents over the food I think.

 

 

If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? Bags are easier, although my coffee/tea maker can handle loose tea.

 

 

Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? No preference

 

 

What are your fandoms, if any? Love Grishaverse items. What We Do in the Shadows!! Right now I'm not all that into other fandoms, although I do like Lego and any spooky sets they have (I do have a vampire castle and a zombie graveyard)

 

 

Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? No

 

 

Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors / kinds?  Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) I don't have many, but would be fine receiving rocks & crystals. 

 

 

My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.   (yes, we have harry potter things.  We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) The Big Black kitteh fabric is adorable.

 

 

 

Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?)   (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry?  Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.)   I would only wear fingerless mitts

* What colors would you prefer said knitted object in? Jewel tones

* Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated?

* What type of yarn would you prefer?  ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other?   I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland.  The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white.  (we just call her shetland.  They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.)  Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.)  

You can check out some of my finished projects on Ravelry if you like (click on the project for more photos)  (I'll have to make a list of which items are available  because I knit a lot of things and then just put them in a cabinet and gift or sell them.)

 

 

 

Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?)

(see list in this post under spoiler because long) Dried Honeycrisp, Dried Catnip, Vanilla Peach Jam

 

 

 

8/15/21

 

 

How do you feel about oracle decks? No

 

Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? No

 

Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Nothing that I can think of

 

Oh, and are you into astrology? Sagittarius and I like general celestial/constellation/moon themed things

 

What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? 10

 

Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? No

 

Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? Any of the anxiety relief

 

What's your favorite flower(s)? Daffodils

 

What's you favorite woodland creature? Raccoons, cutesy owls 

 

Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Ship however you'd like

 

Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape?  I've got plenty of face masks

 

I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? Haha, I too have stockpile of sheet masks. But I'm always looking for moisturizers, something that doesn't leave my skin oily

 

Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy no

 

I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site? no

8/16/21

 

Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? Ground please. Lighter roasts are my favorites, and I like trying different flavors. We're working through a recent order from Bones Coffee and like their smores, chocolate raspberry, Irish cream, and buttered rum flavors. 

 

8/17/21

 

I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like? I've never been to a ren faire, so I don't know what kinds of things to find

 

I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things?  Gourmet pickles & honey

 

Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies? Either

 

If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? I will gladly take books! Used are totally fine

 

Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters? No

 

 

Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? No eyeliner

 

Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me? Open to whatever

 

Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. My husband, a couples item is fine. 

 

I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for! Updated my wishlist and also included a link to my google sheets master list of reviews for what I do have

 

If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? What we do in the shadows - Nadja. 

 

8/19/21

 

Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it?? I do, but let me look at it first and update

if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? No, knitting with cats didn't work out for me!

 

8/20/21

 

I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery. No thanks

 

Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? Sure!

 

8/21/21

 

So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? That sounds awesome!

 

Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? Nope, they don't care. One kitty is diabetic, but the others will eat what he cannot.

 

how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) Nonono. I didn't think I had aversions to anything, but I do not want that. 

 

I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? Haha, cat please! 

 

8/22/21

 

If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass? I would be fine with a drawing of a butterfly/moth, but I do not want real bug bodies. 
 

Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? Pretty Vulgar neutrals are good. Mostly wear makeup at work, so it's generally neutral and simple. 

 

 

8/23/21

 

I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween-themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? Kit Kats!! I'd try any flavor

 

there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?  They have cute stuff, but I probably wouldn't wear it

 

Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like?  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 Ghost Puffs scent

 

8/24/21

 

Could you use a journal or sketchbook? I can always use notepads or sticky notes for work

 

Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles? I spent 2020 organizing my BPAL and have all imps alphabetized and in cases. The bottles are in a fancy antique printer tray, so those are also good. Of course, there are bottles that didn't fit and are on a normal shelf. 

 

Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? Yes, but right now it's mostly sandals. I also have SO MANY SOCKS. Lots of ankle socks and one cat enjoys pulling all of them out of my sock drawer. 

 

Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too! I do like caramel apple lollipops, m&ms (regular and peanut). Any teas & coffees

 

I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? Mmmm, taffy & fudge!

 

How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? Marshmallow might be my favorite flavor, so I'll try any fancy ones

 

 

8/25/21

 

We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour? My husband likes gummies more than I do, so he will happily eat any flavor.

 

Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings - My question, lol! So yes, I like these shops. 

 

What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? 

 

8/27/21

 

I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. I honestly don't know what mugwort is, but I don't think I need any.

 

I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? Basil & lemon balm

 

I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? Garlic!

 

Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. My cats would probably love a feather wand toy

 

I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios) I've never tried shiso, but it sounds interesting. Pistachios are totally fine.

 

I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? No thanks

 

8/28/21

 

Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  (see photo here) I'm going to Disney in October and that would be perfect to have with me!

 

If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? We have game nights with friends, lately outdoor style. Yard yahtzee, jenga. We do have a lot of tabletop games, too. One that looks like fun that I don't have is called Calico.

 

 

8/29/21

 

 DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? I do! I listen to true crime podcasts, watch documentaries, and read books. But I like the mystery-solving aspects and don't like giving undue attention to murderers, if that makes sense. I also like general mysterious happenings (not necessarily crimes) and enjoyed the book The Cold Vanish, about people missing from National Parks. And although he is corny in a good way, I watch Josh Gates and his Expedition Unknown and Destination Truth shows. 

 

DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? Yes, I always like the Martha Stewart holiday magazines. Baking is so much fun, so I like to see new ideas.

 

If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? Ground, please. I like Irish Cream, chocolate flavors, berries, pumpkin, salted caramel, hazelnut. We've been really getting into new flavored coffees during the pandemic.

 

 

8/30/21

 

Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. I'm 5'10" and usually have a hard time finding tights that are tall enough for me. I do have a few rights that work, and would like another charcoal gray color.

 

What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? Jams! 
 

In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. I have a lot of Pusheen plushies so don't really need any more.

 

The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ Double, Bubble, Toil & Crafting Trouble - LOVE THOSE COLORS. Inflatable Spookies, A Treat to the Little Witch, Get Lit, Wizard Kitten, Jack O'Lantern

 

8/31/21

 

Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ Some of the flavored sugars - lemon & vanilla

 

Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? Not a huge fan of the colors here. 

 

So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? No creepy dolls! I do like repainting of figurines and especially turning Christmas houses into haunted houses.

 

do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? I use detangling spray and that's about it. 

 

what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I'm set with sheet masks, but any other skincare will be used! I do like micellar water and sleep masks (not any sheet mask style, but more of a night cream-based mask).

 

 

9/2/21

 

Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection😞 anything you might be interested in? Scent descriptions that intrigue me: Grand Traverse Ghost Walk, Haunted Woods, Once Bitten, Sanderson Spice

 

Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy?  I like black teas, although this past weekend I reorganized my kitchen storage and realized that OH LOOK AT ALL OF THE TEA THAT I CURRENTLY POSSESS. It's a lot. A lot, a lot. If you already have selected tea, that's ok, I will enjoy it eventually! But if you haven't yet made a tea purchase, then I will be totally fine without it in this swap. 

 

9/4/21

 

are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. No thanks

 

9/6/21

 

Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? Any marshmallow pumpkin scents. Open Sky, Sunrise Woods, and some of those "outdoor nature" scent profiles sound like winners, but I haven't tried them. I haven't gotten anything from BBW in probably over a decade, but am willing to try.