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GREEN WHIMSEY BOX #3

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Swap Coordinator:GrammaSherry (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Crafts  Whimsey Jars 
Number of people in swap:39
Location:Regional - CANADA AND USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:July 2, 2012
Date items must be sent by:July 16, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

love the idea of a whimsey jar swap and wanted to be inclusive to everyone. I decided to go with a Whimsey box swap. Less weight for postage costs and less likely to break. My idea for the box is a 4x6 or 5x7. These can be found at most dollar stores. Be creative - decorate your box, wrap it and fill it. I love trinkets and crafty items. I decided to go with a GREEN theme because someone asked for green and it is a fvo colour of mine! Feel free to use all shades of green or mixed colours with the primary colour green. (green and black, green and white)

This is the 3rd swap so if it goes well I will use different colours or themes. If you have an idea please let me know.

I borrowed this list from a jar swap but it is not exhaustive, only suggestions. You MUST place at least 15 items in the box.

A writing utensil (a pen, a pencil, a sharpie--regular sized or mini--etc.) .

1 hi-liter(regular sized or mini)

A game piece (Scrabble tile, a die etc.)

Something new

Something used

1 medium sized rubber stamp or 2 small rubber stamps (may be new or gently used)

1 small ink pad

5 lengths of ribbon (all must be at least 12" in length and all 5 must be different)

1 new in package small tin of mints (think mini sized altoids)

5 individually wrapped pieces of candy (if you have any allergies please list in comment section)

1 small profile surprise

1 glitter type item

1 spring related item

Something flower (it can be something like a silk flower or something with a flower on it)

Beads (1 small package=1 Item.)

Buttons (10 buttons=1 item--can be all one color or different)

2 packets individual drinks (Crystal lite, coffee, tea etc)

Paper embellishments

Stickers

Punches

trinkets

notepads

Vending machine items

gumballs

soap

lotion

bath bombs

Newbies are welcome, but no unexplained 3 or 1's. Items are senders choice except where noted (ie candy if allergies are listed). Even though this is senders choice, do a quick profile check to see if your partner will actually like(hopefully at least) all the things you decide to include.

USA and Canada only due to shipping costs. (comparable)

All welcome with a 4.9+ ratings. Newbies welcome with a well filled out profile. No recent 1's or 3's (within last 6 months) I reserve the right to ban anyone who may seem iffy. Normal rating paramaters apply. YOU MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED, COMPLETED AND BE RATED ON A LEAST 2 SWAPS

THIS IS THE 3rd WHIMSEY BOX - IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN DO THIS PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP. SOMEONE FLAKED ON THE FIRST WHIMSEY BOX - IT IS NOT FAIR TO THE PERSON WHO IS SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE.

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING - NO FLAKERS PLEASE!

I will check profiles and will delete anyone who is questionable.

Discussion

GrammaSherry 05/ 2/2012 #

Welcome All - Whimsey Box 2 (Purple) is getting assigned Sat if you want to join!

GrammaSherry 05/ 4/2012 #

BLUE IS UP FOR AUGUST!!! CHEERS

Hollydays 05/11/2012 #

Can I use a cigar box and decorated it.

GrammaSherry 05/11/2012 #

@hollydays - you absolutely can. My suggestion though if it is a used cigar box there must be no tobacco smells. You know how it is. My first box |I sent I had to upsize it a few times, These are way fun to do

GrammaSherry 06/ 1/2012 #

Join my Whimsey Group - it's called WHIMSEY WHIMSEY WHIMSEY

GrammaSherry 06/17/2012 #

Changed the date by 2 days. Off on a romantic weekend.....Hopes it is fine with everyone.

KraftyKaren 06/17/2012 #

So can we use a plain box and decorate it all green?

GrammaSherry 06/18/2012 #

@kraftykaren - be creative. the main colour of the box must be green. How you make it green is up to you! PS - welcome!

GrammaSherry 06/25/2012 #

I will review before assigning - no worries to anyone who may have reviewed participants!

GrammaSherry 06/29/2012 #

There seems to be some questions about the items listed. THEY ARE SUGGESTIONS to get the creative juices flowing. The list is by no means exhaustive. The last whimsey box I sent had few craft items as will the next box I send. I also received an email in regards to items allowed to be mailed. If you are concerned leave those items out. This is supposed to be fun and not create stress. HAPPY SWAPPING!

marooter 07/ 2/2012 #

This will be fun! I love doing whimsey jars but shipping can be expensive. Do the items inside the box have to be green (or mostly green) as well? (o;

GrammaSherry 07/ 2/2012 #

all items should be green or a combo of green. ENJOY!

GrammaSherry 07/ 4/2012 #

I was at the post office today and Canada Post will mail any food item to anyone. The CATCH is it must be mailed a person and not a business. PERSONAL USE ONLY.

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