I was born and raised in Cincinnati Ohio. When I graduated from high school I decided to attend Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond Kentucky. Every year we would plan to attend derby parties, so much fun. I am still a Kentucky girl and we love the derby here. I thought it would be fun to have a derby hat swap. Here are the details.
The swap will consist of 40 participants. I will take sign ups up to 40 or until Friday Feb 29th. I will assign partners by March 6th. You will mail your hats directly to your partner.
Hats are such an important part of the derby, ladies really go all out. They range wild to calm and they are all beautiful. So in this hat swap anything goes. Find out your partners likes first and then design your hat. The style of the hat is your choice, it can be a crown or hat. Here are some ideas. Wire or paper crowns or tiaras, paper mache hats, and old vintage hat decorated. If you decide to use a store bought hat, it must have your touch in some way. I will post some examples in a late post.
Your hats will need to be mailed by Monday April 21st, so they can reach your partner by Friday May 2nd. Remember to take pictures of your hats before you send them. On Friday May 2nd post a picture of your hat. I Will have 3 judges not participating in the swap to pick out a Win, Place and Show. They will look at creativity, and craftsmanship. There will be three fun prizes for the winners. On Friday May 2nd I will host a fun Derby party with links to each of your blogs. I will announce the three winners on Saturday May 3rd.
On March 7th I will send an email out to you with your partners name and info. I will also include an information sheet. This swap will sure to be a lot of fun so please sign up. Tell your friends, tell everyone~ When signing up please email ([email protected]) me your NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, BLOG, AND HOME ADDRESS. Attached is a swap button. The cute graphic was provide by the Graphic Fairy. (If you have not done so check her site out www.graphicsfairy.blogspot.com.) Please post the swap button on your blog.
Cheers,
Bristol
Bristol, OH MY GOSH!!! how FUN!!! i have never made any kind of crown, tiara, etc but have wanted to try:) sign me up!!! i will email you with my vital info:)
Posted by: Lori | February 15, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Oh I found your blog through Lori... can I please sign up???!! What a fabulous swap!!!!!
xo Heather
Posted by: Heather - Pretty Petals | February 15, 2008 at 08:52 PM
just when I thought no more swaps! Ok, I'm in.
:0)
I think you have my info. Let me know if you don't!
Posted by: Michelle | February 16, 2008 at 02:48 AM
I would love to be a judge, B!
Lisa
coastal nest
Posted by: Lisa | February 16, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Can you email me with your email? I can't get thru the other way, I'd like to participate in the hat swap! thanks! Kelley Smith [email protected]
Posted by: Glamma Fabulous | February 16, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Hello I would love to do your swap!
What fun....Denise Nelson
[email protected], my blog: http://pinkpomegranate.typepad.com/
my address: 262 S. Plumas ST. Willows, Ca 95988 Thank you Pinkie
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | February 17, 2008 at 01:46 AM
This sounds like a lot of fun!! Making hats is such a great way to get creative.I am e-mailing you with my information.
Posted by: Karin | February 18, 2008 at 09:23 AM
What a fun swap, I'll be by to check out the photos of all the creations!
Posted by: karla nathan | February 18, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I have been looking for a great swap to join in on and this one seems perfect! Count me in, I just emailed you with my info!
Posted by: Shannon | February 18, 2008 at 12:42 PM
That's what I was thinking Michelle - but I like the idea of a Derby. I'm in the UK though but am slowly becoming an old hand at this ~ can I join in the fun?
best wishes Ginny
Posted by: Ginny | February 18, 2008 at 01:21 PM
That's what I was thinking Michelle - but I like the idea of a Derby. I'm in the UK though but am slowly becoming an old hand at this ~ can I join in the fun?
best wishes Ginny
Posted by: Ginny | February 18, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Please include me! My grandmother was a milliner and I"m very much into hats and crowns. I'll email you. Thanks
Suzanne - the Farmer's Wife
Posted by: the farmers wife | February 18, 2008 at 06:05 PM
I am in...It sounds like fun.
Lori
Posted by: vintage flair | February 18, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Oh sistah, count me in I LOVE a good hat! I'm not from the south but I can do a pretty good impression as far as a hat goes!
Dede
Dreamcreateshare.blogspot.com
Posted by: Dede Warren | February 18, 2008 at 09:26 PM
**Shhhh!**
You are invited to a SURPRISE BLOGGY BIRTHDAY PARTY for kari this Wednesday, Feb 20.
She is turning 40!!!
Please stop by the party on Wednesday to mingle a bit, say hi to the surprised (hopefully!) birthday girl, enjoy a bite of cake, sprinkle a little of your magic birthday dust, and check out the party favor giveaway!
blessings,
kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | February 18, 2008 at 11:22 PM
This sounds like so much fun! I emailed you to count me in if you still have room.
Posted by: Cindy (JunqueArt) | February 18, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Oh I'd love to join in if there's room!! Pretty please?? :)
hugs, cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | February 19, 2008 at 02:11 PM
I LOVE hats!!! Please sign me up, too!!!
Posted by: Dara | February 19, 2008 at 03:48 PM
oh, duh!!! i have made plenty of pint~sized hats for my dolls...now i just need to do the same thing on a much bigger scale...i posted about this yesterday and i saw some other peeps did too, word is getting out...i hope you are getting as many players as you wanted!!!
Posted by: Lori | February 19, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Did sounds like so much fun, I have quite a few vintage hats in the trunk that can be prettied up :) I would love to join in the fun.
Adla
Posted by: Adla | February 20, 2008 at 09:32 AM
I love this swap. My family came to in . from Ky. I love it down there .They lived in hart coThey were the Srygley or Srygler .And my mother family was from Rising In .& Oh the Matthews I will send the information to you later Thanks.
Debb
Posted by: Debb George | February 20, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Sounds like a fun swap - I'll look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!
Manuela
Posted by: the feathered nest | February 20, 2008 at 12:32 PM
What a fabulous idea, I have always wanted to go to that and wear a fabulous hat, I am so in!
Posted by: Renee Kyweriga | February 20, 2008 at 09:44 PM
I sent you an e-mail. I hope there is still room. Sign me up if there is. What fun this will be.
Blessings,
Terisa
www.sabiiwabii.blogspot.com
Posted by: Terisa | February 22, 2008 at 12:56 AM
YOU HAVE BEEN TAGGED
Here’s the rules:
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
Had too. Can't wait for the swap!
Terisa
www.sabiiwabii.blogspot.com
Posted by: Terisa | February 23, 2008 at 11:03 PM