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Cheap and Easy Swap!!

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Swap Coordinator:CandyStar (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Challenges  Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:131
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:June 30, 2007
Date items must be sent by:July 11, 2007
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

Hello! This is a swap that won't cost much to send, but you'll still get cool stuff! It's also an easy way to get better ratings. :)

To qualify for a 5, you have to send THREE of these items:

  1. Two letter sheets and a matching envelope
  2. 25 stickers (can be on sheets or loose)
  3. A zine
  4. A cd (mix or otherwise) that you no longer listen to
  5. 4 unused .41 stamps (obviously don't send this to partners in canada)
  6. 3 Unused Postcards
  7. 2 Unused notecards with matching envelopes
  8. An ATC (that either you or someone else made - make sure to tell who made it)
  9. An unused makeup or fragrance sample
  10. A small paperback book
  11. Three of your favourite recipes
  12. A good-sized portion of unused post-it notes (doesn't have to be still in the wrapper, but make it a thick enough stack to be worth the same as other things on this list)
  13. A good-sized portion of unused memo pad (see above)
  14. 3 cute or colourful envelopes
  15. 3 handmade envelopes
  16. A sheet of address labels with your partner's information on them
  17. 3 sheets of decorative printer/scrapbooking paper
  18. Two bookmarks
  19. A nice piece of art that you created
  20. A pretty notebook or journal
  21. Small packet of embellishments
  22. Package of decorative brads
  23. A Fat Quarter
  24. Swap Cards personalized with your partner's info - send a good amount worth the same as the others
  25. A card of cute buttons

As you can see, there are a lot of options, and most of these are things you may already have - so there is no need for a price limit. They are all lightweight and/or flat so you shouldn't break the bank sending them.

Aim for hearts: Maybe send more than 3 of the items above, or a random flat, lightweight item that you think your partner might like. Check out their profile and try to tailor things to their interest.

REMEMBER: Rate a 5 if you get your 3 items and they match something on the list. Don't rate lower just becuase you don't like the colour or the design or it's not your style. Okay? Play nice, kiddies!!!

You will have 3 partners, and because the point of this is to be cheap, USA and Canada only, please!

Fine Print: Newbies welcome if you have yoru profile filled out. 4.5 or higher ratings - if you have lower, please send me a message explaining why it's lower and we'll see. I have the right to ban anyone who looks sketchy. USA and Canada only to keep the costs down - sorry wonderful international users (Shameless advertisin - I have 3 other swaps open that are international!).

Have fun!

-Jesse

Discussion

ae4me 06/10/2007 #

Jesse, I absolutely love your verbage! (choice of words) also selection of items and timing......great, great, great! connie

CandyStar 06/10/2007 #

Aww thank you! ^_^ There are already 15 people signed up and it hasn't even been a day. I'm excited... haha.

-Jesse

toni 06/13/2007 #

Do each of our partners get 1 item or 3?

toni 06/13/2007 #

Never mind! Figured out that we need to send a total of 3 items to each partner. Sorry!

harleygirl 06/14/2007 #

I've already put mine together. Now I just have to wait to add the finishing touches when I find out my partners!

CandyStar 06/16/2007 #

Also - if anyone thinks of small, flat, inexpensive items they'd like to see added to the list, I'd love to add more options. I tried to think of crafty items, but I'm not a big craft person so I couldn't think of anything flat and inexpensive that a crafter might like... so... :)

-Jesse

earthnk 06/16/2007 #

Hey Jesse, Cool swap! How about adding for us fiber artist folks, fat quarters, needles, small packet of embellishments/ small packets of scrapbook stuff<-JoAnn's has a rack of these at $1.00 per packet, including eyelets, brads, stickers.

I'm so ready to play!

Thanks

Kaye

user6165 06/17/2007 #

Sounds great, I am in. Lots of options to choose from. Is it time for the mail yet?

joanandemma 06/17/2007 #

Look at that - you made the top 10 swaps list!

Kimbeewa 06/17/2007 #

Newbie question: What is a "zine"? Thanks!

user8825 06/17/2007 #

Another newbie question: What is a "fat quarter?"

SewFun 06/17/2007 #

JTara - a fat quarter is a piece of quilting fabric, it's half of a half yard, roughly 18x20 inches.

As for Kimbeewa's question, A "zine" is a magazine, no?

Sounds like fun, so count me in.

Jesse, you could add cute buttons and trims for us fabric artists. :)

Laura

CandyStar 06/18/2007 #

Kimbeewa and SewFun!

No no no no, a zine is not just a magazine, hahaha. A zine is a self-published magazine. Most of them are photocopied and are sold for just the cost of publishing it. People trade them on here quite a bit. :) They're sort of a punk/diy kind of thing for the most part.

-Jesse

CandyStar 06/23/2007 #

WOW 94 people! Incredible! :O I can't believe how popular this is.

-Jesse

ValSped 06/23/2007 #

anyone like the idea of adding 5-10 ft pieces of novelty yarn to the list (great for embellishment of paper crafts or fiber projects!) or swap cards (a sheet or 10 individual) made for your partner ?

purple1740 06/24/2007 #

Val that sounds so kewl. Great idea!

CandyStar 06/24/2007 #

I added the swap cards, and the cute buttons... left out the yarn just 'cause it didn't seem like something anyone would love to receive... (I myself would be sad if someone sent me yarn 'cause I wouldn't do anything with it)

Swap cards was an awesome idea, I can't believe I didn't think of it. Thanks, Val. :)

-Jesse

Kathyy 06/24/2007 #

I am a newbie and would like to join. I think my profile is filled out more fully now. Let me know if I need to do anything else to get accepted. In the mean time I'll get to work on my packages.

Moominbrooke 06/25/2007 #

Swap cards sound like a good idea.

evieroz 06/26/2007 #

When you say two bookmarks. you mean 2 bookmarks for each partner, or a total of six? And 3 recipes, that is a total of 9 altogether. I want to get this right. Thanks, I can't wait for this one.

CandyStar 06/26/2007 #

You send 3 of the items listed to each partner. You don't have to send the same 3 items to each partner, but assuming you did... if you chose the ntoebooks and the recipes, and say... a zine... you'd send 2 bookmarks, 3 recipes, and one zine to partner 1, and 2 bookmarks, 3 recipes, and one zine to partner 2...

:)

And on a random bookmark note - don't send cheap tacky bookmarks you pick up for free, send nice-ish ones. They don't have to be beautiful but don't send something you wouldn't want to receive yourself.

-Jesse

evieroz 06/26/2007 #

What are swap cards? They are not atc cards are they?

Shibooya 06/26/2007 #

I'd also like to see an example of a swap card if possible. Anyone have a photo?

CandyStar 06/27/2007 #

Swap cards are small cards you send with a swap - they include the sender's information (name, username, and maybe an address or email address), "Swap-bot" somewhere on it, and space for the name of the swap and comments. :)

-Jesse

starofsong 06/28/2007 #

I like this swap. I was grounding myself from swapping for awhile because of spending waaaay to much money at the post office, but I will sign up for this one. Sounds swell.

Star of Song, Henderson TN

Shannybo63 06/28/2007 #

ALSO CHECK OUT THIS SWAP! I hope to see you all Join!

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/4921

ColleenMc 06/28/2007 #

This sounds great! I'm so getting into this swapping. It makes be creative if I have someone to send stuff to. thanks so much!

Amandalee 06/29/2007 #

Only 1 more day! Ohhhh I am so excited!!! (LOL)

CandyStar 06/30/2007 #

HAHAHAHA I was sneakily thinking about changing the deadline for sign-ups so I can get more signups HAHAHA because I'm totally greedy and want to get to the #1 spot on the list. SAD. Okay... well I'm checking profiles today and then I'll assign partners later... :) Hope everyone enjoys the swap!! :D

-Jesse

PisceanMama 06/30/2007 #

I didn't have lots and lots of stuff (I'm still pretty new to all of this), but I had fun going out to Hobby Lobby and Big Lots and finding some perfect things for the swap today. Can't wait!!!!

StarGazerCrys 06/30/2007 #

I'd love to know my partners asap because I'm going on vacation and want to personalize the packages and send them before I leave on Wednesday. Will they be available by then?

CandyStar 07/ 1/2007 #

Yes they will. I'm assigning partners in a few moments.

-Jesse

starofsong 07/ 2/2007 #

Sent my items out today to WV, IL and Novia Scotia... enjoy!

Star of Song, Henderson TN

PisceanMama 07/ 2/2007 #

I'm on my way to the post office now to send out items to Marigold, RaveledNYC and cuppycake! Enjoy!

ArtfulAmy 07/ 2/2007 #

All 3 of my packages went in the post this morning!

Juliuslove28 07/ 2/2007 #

Hi! I sent my items today!!!! I didn't include a swap card with my info so lulubird6, Ellie, and PixieM when you recieve a package from Jenny it is from me!!! I hope you enjoy!

StarGazerCrys 07/ 3/2007 #

elusivecallie, dimanche, and mikaela I sent your packages out today! If for some reason they don't show up within a few days, I have tracking numbers. However I won't be checking my email until at least Saturday (I'll be on vacation) ENJOY!

Cakers 07/ 3/2007 #

All three of my packages have been mailed, dropped them off at the post office earlier today. Wahoo!

mskaren 07/ 3/2007 #

I've mailed my packages too. ;)

earthnk 07/ 5/2007 #

Karen, Deb & Denimdrifters, your packages were mailed today!

dimanche 07/ 5/2007 #

sent to phoenyx, mikaela, and justbreathe79!

sylverstarz17 07/ 6/2007 #

Ava's Momma, CaRoLiNe*, and kennie- your packages are on the way!!! I hope you like them as much as I liked putting it all together!!!

bluecrayons 07/ 7/2007 #

Linda Reed aka agildedglass

KRISTI PYEATT aka Kristipye

Kate Nikic aka Green Cove

ladies please look out for a 10x13 white envie. thats your swap

mercuriousmith 07/ 7/2007 #

Amy Blake & Betty Bagwell, I got your envelopes on Thursday; Thanks!

mercuriousmith 07/ 7/2007 #

strobehearted and wisejudy, you will have yours today, Monday or Tuesday, I imagine and mommabird, your is on it's way to Canada today.

ladydy5 07/ 7/2007 #

Received a wonderful swap from Sherry. Thanks girl....

user8111 07/ 7/2007 #

Swap are on their way to Vicki, chatwin, and rumrasin033003 today from California.

RoseHips 07/ 9/2007 #

denimdrifters, chappykat & karen ~ your packages are on the way from georgia! Well they've been on the way for a few days now, but I just remembered to post! Hope you like them!

YarnAddict 07/ 9/2007 #

BlueCrayons*LipsOffire, szreader, and gem-media, your packets are on their way to you from Houston! Hope you like what is enclosed . . .

lulubird6 07/10/2007 #

ellie, got your package today! thanks for the goodies and for tailoring to my profile.

elusivecallie 07/10/2007 #

dimanche, phoenyx, and mikaela yours went out today.

Meadow 07/10/2007 #

Connie, I just sent yours now. Hoping to put together envelopes for Mirabella and Delilah02 tonight!

GemMedia 07/10/2007 #

Thanks yarnaddict....I can hardly wait! I've sent to Susan, Kate and Rhonda....there in the box but the pick up isn't till tomorrow afternoon! Hope you like it!

Thanks, Gem

Lisapotterylady 07/10/2007 #

I sent to ladydy5, sylverstarz 17, and Swineme - got those packages out today.

Also received fun packages from groundhoggirl, Jacks Mom, and Goesracn. Thanks for being such good and prompt swappers!

Curbshopper 07/11/2007 #

Ladydy5, Ava's Momma & sylverstarz17 you packages when out in today's mail. I had a blast putting them together, sure hope you like them.

RoseHips 07/11/2007 #

Jabberwockyprincess I just received your package today & loved it! Thank you.

sosceneitsobscene 07/11/2007 #

I FINALLY sent out all my swaps! Sorry for waiting until the last minute, ladies...my hubby and I went on an extended trip and then found out 2 days ago that he's leaving for the field for 2 months-eeeek! ANYway, they should get to you soon! :D Oh, and I recieved my swap from Cassie! It was all great! Thanks! Do I leave her feedback now, or wait until I get all my packages (I'm a newbie)?

lulubird6 07/11/2007 #

mightyhealthy, pixiem and dreamspace, your packages are en route to your boxes! enjoy, that was fun! I love these grab bag/list swaps!

lulubird6 07/11/2007 #

saor, got your cute bookmark and tea today, thanks so much!

lulubird6 07/11/2007 #

oops, sorry, wrong swap comment for saor!

Kathyy 07/12/2007 #

All my packages have been sent.

user7612 07/12/2007 #

szreader, I loved your package, heart well-deserved, thanks!!!

Mamaw10 07/12/2007 #

Lisa, Hillary & Shannon - the packages will go out tomorrow, sorry I'm late, but hope the extras I've included will make up for it !! ENJOY !!

starcards 07/12/2007 #

to my swaps sorry I'm a day late- thank goodness for reminders. This is my first swap!! You're stuff is cute, ready, and in the mail first thing tomorrow. Hope you like it!

RoseHips 07/13/2007 #

Thanks meandme for a great package!

starofsong 07/16/2007 #

thanks Lonna for a wonderful package... it was over and above the requirements so you for sure deserve a HEART!!

hugss..

starofsong, Henderson TN

Meadow 07/17/2007 #

Well finally I was able to send out the other 2 -- I am so over committed! ack!!!

bluecrayons 07/22/2007 #

i received from gem today. thanks

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