A couple weeks ago, I posted my questionnaire for Favorite Color Swap 3. Since that time, I've been shopping for my pal's gifts. Oh, boy did I get a challenge! I doubt anyone else would have the color(s) she listed, so I'll have to keep my shopping details rather coy, but I've had fun.

I found some of her items at Michael's. And that lead me to shop around on Etsy for some complimentary items. In particular, I was able to find just what I wanted at Beth's Boutique. I also found some neat things for my pal at Prossack Designs which I really hope she likes---I know I'm going to have to go back for something for myself there soon! (As for Beth's Boutique, I was smart and ordered for myself there at the same time!)

In the process of shopping on Etsy, I may (or may not) have purchased from Ialuna and Little Projects. It's a darn good thing Etsy doesn't show who bought sold items! So, I feel safe in revealing my Etsy identity as "whichcraft".

And I haven't even mentioned any of my shopping on Ebay!

Now, I recall the post title mentioning a contest.... I've been tossing this idea around since so many people have had trouble staying within the bounds of their spending limit. That's it's own kind of "Swap Angel"---doing more for your pal than you're really supposed to. So, I'd like to have a contest. Here's the rules:

1. You must be a member of Favorite Color Swap 3 to enter.

2. You must post in the comments to this post the following information:

• Your name and blog
• The difference between your spending limit and the amount you spent.*

3. If you want (and the timing is right), you can reveal your Spoilee.

On the 1st of May, I'll check the comments for the most "over-the-limit" Spoiler.

Here's the challenging part of the contest: since FCS3 is open to crafty people of all types---and in reading some of your blogs, it's clear I know nothing about some of those crafts---I'll need some help assembling the winning prize. I haven't heard any suggestions for a prize yet. What about a gift certificate to Etsy (do they do those?)? Any other suggestions? You can leave a comment here or email me at the address under my picture up on the right.

* I think this is the best way to be fair to those who were in the various levels of spending this Swap offered.