Autumn Inspired - Word Assoc. Swap

Read the following Poem: "October" by Jim Dunlap. You will come up with an idea for a swap gift from the poem and craft/purchase for your partner based on your idea. Ideally you use Word Association. Example: I have taken the first 2 lines of the poem:

"When the frigid fingers of Jack Frost Flash out to shrivel the cringing leaves..."

I could pick out the word: fingers. Then I could make a pair of knitted mittens or gloves. I could also pick out the word: Frost. I could then send my partner a Frosted/Etched Glass Mug. You get the idea.

Use Your Imagination and come up with some Awesome Swap Gifts!

Poem:

October by Jim Dunlap

"When the frigid fingers of Jack Frost Flash out to shrivel the cringing leaves … Swaying branches drip tears of scarlet, yellow, And flaming orange … Weeping forests wail silently With swaths of cascading foliage, Piling swiftly to mounds of disintegrating debris— Shuffling and whispering in gusting eddies of wind. Sometimes, like the ghost of summer-past Returning to the scene of its poignant demise, 'Indian Summer' unfurls in soft, peaceful days And warm, caressing breezes. Then autumn rushes back To reclaim its intrinsic birthright … Handmaiden to the coming Ice King."

This swap is International. You will have (1) Swap Partner. The $$ Value of the Swap is $15.00. The Value of the item(s) can be more than $15.00 but please No Less than $15.00. Please send items that you would like to receive yourself.

Please make every effort to meet the Swap Deadline. Your Partner is counting on you. Contact your partner and/or me if there are problems....Life Happens.

Swappers with Problematic Ratings will be Removed. Everyone deserves a gift.

Have Fun!!