I was inspired to create this swap by the many, many talented women I know who make rosary beads. I thought that this would be a wonderful way to share our faith and talent with each other, and how sweet it would be to feel that we were praying with the friend who made the beads every time we “called home to Mother”.

Here are the specifics:

Make a string of rosary beads especially for your partner, using her profile to choose your materials and method. Beads may be strung, wire-wrapped, linked, or knotted. Please use quality materials (no plastic, please), and great care in creating your rosary beads.

Rosary beads must be handmade or vintage.

If you are not familiar with how to make rosary beads, please check out this link.

Please visit this link to sign up by 26 September. Your rosary must be put into the mail by 26 October. International swappers and newbies are most welcome!

What a treat!

Create a lovely gift basket for one partner, filled with hand-made and natural bath products. Think of soaps, gels, creams, powders, bath salts, as well as washcloths, puffs, and towels. Be creative, make it pretty and feminine.

All bath components must be natural and handmade. You may make the items yourself, or purchase from an artisan (i.e. Etsy). Make your basket special with handmade incense or candles, a good book - or whatever you can think of.

Swappers with ratings below 4.5 (on swap-bot) will not be allowed to participate. New swappers with well-defined profiles will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. This is a US only swap.Sign up here!

If you don’t have a swap-bot account, get one here.

You must sign up by 31 May 2008. Deadline to send your pretty basket is 12 June 2008.