(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[lissa1307]

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  Give me a pencil and paper, hell- even a tattoo gun, and I'm there! lol.

But a tattoo can't hold makeup brushes /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
lol, thats me...minus the makeup brush, im just now starting to get the hang of mine( i was one of those girls whose mom was horrible at makeup and never taught me, then didnt wear squat for years, i just got into it,more than lipgloss and mascara, this past year) but i drew out all my tattoos and am working on my newest "to be" tats. it can be a pain in the ass to find an artist willing to do someone else's work, they all want to redesign..not realizing i took a looooong time to actually get my first and mine have a meaning the way they are, they are immperfect, they have intentional flaws, i had found one guy that would but he screwed it up and then took my drawing and tried to claim it as his own work...glad to see he's out of work now,lol

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif


LOL! I know, right ?? I can already see everyone opening up their gifts with cute homemade extras like scarfs and perfume..and then my poor SS would be like "Why are there broken popsicle sticks in my box??"
I wheel throw pottery, so it would be really cool to make a brush holder or something for someone and stick it in their box. Hmm.. I think I'll get on that  Btw, I don't sell pottery (yet) so there's no personal link or anything, but  if you want to see some of what I've made it's here  I'd love to see other's handicrafts!  http://www.flickr.com/photos/81836733@N00/sets/72157629797469029/

Wow you are very talented!

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif


LOL! I know, right ?? I can already see everyone opening up their gifts with cute homemade extras like scarfs and perfume..and then my poor SS would be like "Why are there broken popsicle sticks in my box??"
I wheel throw pottery, so it would be really cool to make a brush holder or something for someone and stick it in their box. Hmm.. I think I'll get on that  Btw, I don't sell pottery (yet) so there's no personal link or anything, but  if you want to see some of what I've made it's here  I'd love to see other's handicrafts!  http://www.flickr.com/photos/81836733@N00/sets/72157629797469029/

I love your pottery,  I especially like to different shaped bowls and vases.  Your giftee will be very lucky to get you as a secret santa.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So I am wondering if my SS would like to try brands available over here in Germany like Essence, Catrice, P2, Artdeco & Astor among others.

Um I would totally want to be your UnSecret Santa if that's the case and we could just do a fun swap lolll

Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My friend got the  peppermint bark last year as one of my gifts and it was delicious. I want to try all the flavored M&M like mint  & coconut because  they don't sell them here. I cant ever get enough sweets. I am planning to send my secret santa German sweets   so hopefully she loves them.
I've learned so much about European chocolates and stuff since I work at Godiva. I know someone mentioned marzipan. I've had conversations with a lot of international customers who come by and I mention that I think marzipan is a very European flavor since a LOT of Americans who try it get shocked by the flavor and dislike it immediately. I thought it grew on me and I ended up liking it a lot, but it's not as popular in the states. Godiva has amazing peppermint bark that comes out around Thanksgiving. My Secret Santa will def. be getting chocolate lol

I would  be open for any swaps, and I would totally love some peppermint bark or for that matter any chocolate. Marzipan is definitely a big thing over here.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by lissa1307 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh my gawd...all these handmade ideas...i'm in heaven over here...im a total craft/sewing junkie so this has gotten me all excited....hope my person likes handmade goodies too cause i do lots of little stuffs like jewelry, hand beaded and/or embroidered sleep masks..dabble in painting...too many things to list or choose from...i need a name so i can start stalking...err...investigating interests...

eta: I'm all over getting handmade gifts *wink wink*...it shows so much care and thought and time that went into it, gifts from the heart are awetastical!
I love handmade gifts, I agree with you it makes me feel special receiving handmade stuff. I on the other hand suck at making things /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />.

 

[JC327]

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  Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh wow! It must be so fun with all those pets.
Hi, Jay! Sorry I'm so far behind ... to answer your comment - I never feel unloved, but "someone" is always around! LOL!

Its ok don't worry I fall behind a lot. I love pets, if it was up to me I would have a zoo.

 

[JC327]

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  Did everyone get their mass private message this morning?
I did.

 

[EmpressMelli]

I am so excited for this! Now to stop lurking and start posting more...

Also, I've never tried marzipan so I ordered some after reading what everyone was saying about it. I'm so excited to try it!

 

[ashynichole]

I really want to join in on the fun of secret santa! I'm relatively new to the boards, i joined in June, which means I've been a member for long enough, I have enough posts, etc. I'm just nervous about joining because it seems like most of you guys know eachother, where as I only frequent the ipsy group! Oh well, I may still join /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I really want to join in on the fun of secret santa! I'm relatively new to the boards, i joined in June, which means I've been a member for long enough, I have enough posts, etc. I'm just nervous about joining because it seems like most of you guys know eachother, where as I only frequent the ipsy group! Oh well, I may still join /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I've noticed your posts in Ipsy.  So you have at least one person who "knows"  you.

 

[ashynichole]

Quote: Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've noticed your posts in Ipsy.  So you have at least one person who "knows"  you.
Yay! 

A few questions though(my apologies if they've been answered already), I was looking through the rules & the thread of last years SS gifts... the rules say approx value of gift should be $25, give or take $5. Some of the gifts in the last years gifts thread looked like they were worth way more than $25. Do some people just throw in extra stuff they got from subscription boxes as well? I only subscribe to Ipsy & Graze(I might be going back to Birchbox soon, and I'm hoping for a Popsugar subscription for Christmas from my parents or husband!), so I don't have a lot of extra samples like some people may have. 

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yay! 

A few questions though(my apologies if they've been answered already), I was looking through the rules & the thread of last years SS gifts... the rules say approx value of gift should be $25, give or take $5. Some of the gifts in the last years gifts thread looked like they were worth way more than $25. Do some people just throw in extra stuff they got from subscription boxes as well? I only subscribe to Ipsy & Graze(I might be going back to Birchbox soon, and I'm hoping for a Popsugar subscription for Christmas from my parents or husband!), so I don't have a lot of extra samples like some people may have. 
I'm a newbie too, ashynichole!  And, I didn't even think about the fact that there'd be a thread from last year.  I just spent an hour going through and seeing what everyone did.  Looked like so much fun!!

 

[wrkreads]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yay! 

A few questions though(my apologies if they've been answered already), I was looking through the rules & the thread of last years SS gifts... the rules say approx value of gift should be $25, give or take $5. Some of the gifts in the last years gifts thread looked like they were worth way more than $25. Do some people just throw in extra stuff they got from subscription boxes as well? I only subscribe to Ipsy & Graze(I might be going back to Birchbox soon, and I'm hoping for a Popsugar subscription for Christmas from my parents or husband!), so I don't have a lot of extra samples like some people may have. 

I'm sure there is a few of us that don't have huge stashes of extra stuff. I don't. That's partly why I suggested we include explanations about why we chose certain items. That way even if there isn't a lot of "extras", your recipient still knows you put thought into it.

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've noticed your posts in Ipsy.  So you have at least one person who "knows"  you.
Yay!

A few questions though(my apologies if they've been answered already), I was looking through the rules & the thread of last years SS gifts... the rules say approx value of gift should be $25, give or take $5. Some of the gifts in the last years gifts thread looked like they were worth way more than $25. Do some people just throw in extra stuff they got from subscription boxes as well? I only subscribe to Ipsy & Graze(I might be going back to Birchbox soon, and I'm hoping for a Popsugar subscription for Christmas from my parents or husband!), so I don't have a lot of extra samples like some people may have.

Yes, alot of people throw in extras from their stash.  Another reason it might look like they went over, is SALES.  I got a $40 palette and a few other things for my giftee last year for the budgeted amount.  I've already bought some things from theBalm (Hautelook), Stila (Fall Beauty Bash), and Urban Decay (F&F for sale items) for friends, family, myself, and possibly my giftee.  What sucks is that I need to set all of it to the side until I decide who gets what.

 

[meaganola]

Yay!  A few questions though(my apologies if they've been answered already), I was looking through the rules & the thread of last years SS gifts... the rules say approx value of gift should be $25, give or take $5. Some of the gifts in the last years gifts thread looked like they were worth way more than $25. Do some people just throw in extra stuff they got from subscription boxes as well? I only subscribe to Ipsy & Graze(I might be going back to Birchbox soon, and I'm hoping for a Popsugar subscription for Christmas from my parents or husband!), so I don't have a lot of extra samples like some people may have. 

I think there were a lot of people who used Birchbox points to get stuff. There is also a lot of package-breaking-up going on, like someone might have purchased tarte LipSurgence set and didn't want one of them, so that one went into the Santa package and not counted against the total because, hey, the set was already purchased. Also GWP things: Sephora had that VIB bag a couple of months ago that had some good stuff. And Black Friday specials help a *lot*.

 

[ashynichole]

Oh okay! Well then, I'm excited I am going to have to participate! I'm now so excited!!

 

[chelsealady]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh okay! Well then, I'm excited I am going to have to participate! I'm now so excited!!
There is also a thread that is for ideas which I'm sure that will get more active when we get closer.

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138549/secret-santa-gift-ideas

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealady /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  There is also a thread that is for ideas which I'm sure that will get more active when we get closer.

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138549/secret-santa-gift-ideas
That's great to know! Thanks!! 

 

[slinka]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I really want to join in on the fun of secret santa! I'm relatively new to the boards, i joined in June, which means I've been a member for long enough, I have enough posts, etc. I'm just nervous about joining because it seems like most of you guys know eachother, where as I only frequent the ipsy group! Oh well, I may still join /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Don't worry- we don't ALL know each other well, lol. Besides, your ss will stalk all of your posts and figure out that pretty brain-box of yours!

 

[mermuse]

By the way, you can get marzipan and some other sweets cheaply at Aldi grocery stores (a German-based chain) if there is a location near you. The Moser Roth toffee chocolate bars are excellent and the stroopwaffles are yummy and cheap as well. Of course, the candy availability increases over the holidays! Be aware that Aldi is cash only.