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Personalized Whimsy Box w/Profile Goodies

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Personalized Whimsy Box w/Profile Goodies
Swap Coordinator:karentronier (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Miscellaneous  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:Regional - U.S.
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:July 28, 2009
Date items must be sent by:August 4, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Okay folks this is my first time coordinating a swap so hopefully this makes sense to y'all...

For this "Whimsy Box" you will take a box that is about the size of a cigar, or "pencil box" (remember those?), then you will paint, decoupage, or embellish to your hearts content. Once that is done you will fill the box (and I mean FILL) with goodies you know your partner will love because you have thoroughly investigated their profile. Make sense? This should be a highly personalized swap; the box and it's contents should be put together with your partner in mind. Once all is said and done, a minimum of at least $10 should be going into this. Handmade, used and new items are all accepted. Don't skimp on this one, make it extra special!

Anything profile related can go into the box, but here are some suggestions: *Mixed CD's *Candy (nothing that will melt!) *Blank Postcards *DVD (a movie may fit into some of these boxes) *Stationary *jewelry *Craft Supplies The list could go on and on, but these are just a few ideas to get you started.

For this swap you will need to have a 4.9 rating or higher Newbies with a well filled out (and well filled out means VERY well filled out) profile are welcome Banning is at my discretion, since time and money are going into this swap, I can't have any flakers.

Discussion

somethingblue 07/23/2009 #

This sounds like a really fun swap, but a rating of 4.5 seems a little low, not to mention allowing newbies makes this seem like flaker bait. I would like to join, but the restrictions aren't strict enough for me. Maybe make another one for more experienced swappers?

karentronier 07/23/2009 #

Well being a quasi newbie myself I didn't want to leave perfectly decent but new swappers out. I think you are right on the 4.5 rating though (I am going to change it to 4.9); perhaps I am being too nice. Thanks for the input. I will be looking at profiles carefully.

somethingblue 07/23/2009 #

Thank you karentronier for being a good swap host! Like I said in my PM, this one is on my watchlist. I hope I can join!

AliciaAmy 07/23/2009 #

So sad I got banned from this swap!! When I signed up it said a 4.5 rating.. then all of a sudden it went up to a 4.9.. I understand why but I wish I knew that rating was going to be changed because I would have signed up in the 1st place.

scrapkween 07/23/2009 #

do you think you could change the send out date? That is not very much time to a find a cigar box somewhere b. embellish it then c. fill it with goodies

karentronier 07/23/2009 #

I am going to leave the send out date as is. The reason for this is that I am going out of town on August 8th and after that I will not be able to use the internet as frequently for about a week. I want to have time to make sure everyone has sent out their boxes before I leave. And all apologies to anyone who was banned from the swap, if this wasn't such an expensive swap I wouldn't be so picky.

hollycm6 07/23/2009 #

Where do you find these boxes?

karentronier 07/23/2009 #

Hi Holly. The kind of box you use is not terribly specific, anything that close to the size of a cigar box is fine. I don't have a specific place I find these. I usually pick them up at thrift stores or garage sales. If you can't find a cigar box, you could pick up a craft box from a craft store such as Micheal's; something with either a lid or a lid that is attached and lifts up...either works.

scrapkween 07/24/2009 #

well, hopefullyyou will do this one again with more time to put together =), if you do, please invite me, Thanks!!!

tigerlilly327 07/24/2009 #

I'm sorry I'm having to drop out of this one.. I find myself a bit overextended and will be without a paycheck for the first 2 weeks of August. : ( Please do this one again!

MissU 07/24/2009 #

I would love to do this one too, but the send date is too soon. You can't even assign partners till the 29th so that's less than one week to work on it.

karentronier 07/25/2009 #

I will probably do another one in the future if this one goes well, and next time there will be a larger time frame in which to get the swap together. As it is though I already explained WHY the date is what it is.

karentronier 07/29/2009 #

Alright, partners have been assigned...good luck! Message me if you have any questions or comments.

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