Post by queentakesjack on Nov 4, 2013 22:30:48 GMT -5
It is only 50 days until Christmas! You know what that means? The annual CBV Pouring Pot Secret Santa is near! Now The Pouring Pot has done this for a few years straight but last year we did things a little differently. In previous years, the coordinator had organized everything but not participated. But last year the lovely Liz found a website called Elfster that organized the event for us and it worked wonderfully well and the organizer was able to participate as well. All you have to do is sign up and create a profile. The website will then ask for your wish list (don't worry about doing this though we will have a separate wishlist thread here on the pouring pot), and then it draws names for everyone after the cut off date. We had no problems last year with Elfster so I would like to use it again, however if anyone is uncomfortable using Elfster, please let me know. I truly don't mind organizing the Secret Santa like we have in years past, and I am more than happy to continue that tradition.
RULES:
1. The budget is $20. You can spend more if you like, but there is no guarantee that the gift you receive will match the amount you spent.
2. When you sign up, you are committing to purchase and ship a gift to someone (and international shipping to/from Canada potentially). Please do not ruin the fun by failing to send a gift. If something comes up and you are unable to purchase a gift for your Secret Santa, please contact me ASAP. I understand that things come up and life gets in the way. I just ask that you communicate these issues with me up front so we can resolve any problems immediately.
3. Gifts are not restricted to CBV or CBVBB products. Feel free to include books, your favorite stores, your hobbies, etc in your wish list so your Secret Santa can get a better idea of the perfect surprise for you.
4. Please sign up by November 12, 2013. Elfster will send out names and addresses after that date. Please send your gift no later than December 12, 2013 to ensure that it arrives before Christmas.
5. HAVE FUN!!!!
Here is the sign up link for Elfster: www.elfster.com/exchange/view/9475552/
***Please note that Candles by Victoria is in no way affiliated with this gift exchange, nor is the company responsible for any gifts sent, not sent, or damaged in transit.***
PS: Really you don't have to bother with the wishlist on Elfster we will have our own wishlist thread here where everyone will post some things that they would like. If you are curious in the Chit Chat & All That thread I think on page 2 or 3 you can see last year's wishlist to see how it was done.
PS: Really you don't have to bother with the wishlist on Elfster we will have our own wishlist thread here where everyone will post some things that they would like. If you are curious in the Chit Chat & All That thread I think on page 2 or 3 you can see last year's wishlist to see how it was done.