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Swap Coordinator:camilita (contact)
Swap categories: Food  Crafts  Music 
Number of people in swap:15
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:November 5, 2006
Date items must be sent by:November 10, 2006
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This Swap is INTERNATIONAL

So, here's the deal: are you tired of saying "I wish a lived in X place so I could find this or that thing". Well, you will no longer say it, at least during a few days.

In this swap you will have to send your partner all the things in the following list. The funny part is that these MUST be local items, that means, things that can only be found in the place where you live.

  1. A mixed CD with music from local musicians
  2. Anything food. Candies, soups, tea, etc.
  3. Something handmade by local artisans (or even yourself!). This can't be any generic item bought in the supermarket, it must be something crafty.
  4. A postcard
  5. Crafting materials: beads, yarn, etc. Remember, something local.
  6. And the last item will be chosen by you. It can be anything you want as long as it is something interesting and related to the place where you live.

It doesn't matter if you have to send the items to someone who lives in the same country as you because you cand send him/her something from the specific region where you live. And if happens tat both of you live in the same city... well, you'll have to try harder and send something really really original.

After you sign-up, please answer the following questionnaire in the comments section in order to guide the person who sends the items to you:

  1. Where do you live? how old are you?
  2. Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food.
  3. Which is your favorite craft?
  4. is there something special you would like to receive?

Remember this is an international swap and the shipping can be a bit expensive, so join only if you are sure you can afford it.

The items must value at least $15 (not including the shipping).

Members with bad feedback will be removed (rated 3 or less). If you are a new memeber you can participate, but your profile page most be completed.

Discussion

DreamHope 10/ 2/2006 #

Neat idea! I've got to check my budget before I sign up, but I'm curious: what is a postal? (Sorry if everyone else knows, but I'm new to this whole thing.)

CookiesBytes 10/ 2/2006 #

Ooh that sounds fun! I'm not sure about funds though...but this is the only swap that specifies new-comers are welcome!! I like that. So is there a range of about how much postals can cost?

camilita 10/ 2/2006 #

hehehe sorry, I meant a POSTCARD not a postal. Spanish is my native language so I just mixed up both words.

CookiesBytes 10/ 2/2006 #

Ooh i messed up too! I meant shipping ^_^ haha oops.

user2139 10/ 3/2006 #

Where do you live? dallas, texas how old are you? 23 Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food: i'm allergic to milk. Which is your favorite craft? painting and scrapbooking is there something special you would like to receive? I like teeshirts and ART.

user3578 10/ 4/2006 #

As this is an International swap, might be worth carefully considering what sort of food item/s to send overseas - and checking with your swapee or the Postal Service in their country to make sure it can be posted there legally. If it helps, NZ Post has an Adobe file on the restrictions for every nation at http://www.nzpost.co.nz/NR/rdonlyres/A09D8814-B884-40F2-95EC-EF5CBFCB521D/0/CountrySpecificRestrictions.pdf

testarosagirl 10/ 6/2006 #

i am omg 40 last week first time i have written it down HAHA. I live in sunny Miami,I am a stamper and love all things paper.Love pooh, and dogs.If i got someone in australia i would love to get australian paper craft mag. as far as food love snacks no fish please

camilita 10/ 6/2006 #
  1. Where do you live? how old are you?

I live in Chile and I'm 20 years old.

I'm vegetarian.

My favorite crafts are knitting and beading, specially beading. I would LOVE to receive some beads.

If there's something special I would like to receive (besides what I posted above) is a magazine from the country where you live, or anything cat related.

user3578 10/ 7/2006 #

Locale: Wellington, NEW ZEALAND. Age: 32 Food allergies: Yes vegies. Favourite crafts: Felting, making jewellery and screen-printing T-shirts. Special gifts: Baby clothing, music or retro/vintage items.

user1902 10/10/2006 #

I live in Oklahoma City, OK. I am almost 30. I'm pretty much a vegetarian when I cook at home. I like chocolate. Do they make fudge where you live? That's hard to find where I live. My favorite craft is buying patterns and fabric, and then not making anything. I also enjoy the thought of quilting and sewing crafts. I like genuine vintage kitchen stuff, especially those gingham aprons people made for Home Ec projects in the fifties. I would also like any music by a local folk or bluegrass band from your area.

cosmic 10/15/2006 #

I live in Sydney Australia and just turned 31 yesterday :)

I am a not vegan/vege/diabetic but do use their recipes .. yummo! I love all foods (especially chocolate - who doesn't?)

I love to paint, scrapbook and make beaded jewellery.

Anyone who has taken the time to pick something just for me I promise I will truly appreciate it. I just love anything you have created. I usually collect fridge magnets and bookmarks from countries that I have visited (or a friend has). I also like different pens, notepads and cool trinkets etc

Can't wait to start looking for something for my partner. This is a very cool idea for a swap - I hope it will continue :)

mitbitna 10/15/2006 #

I live in Northern Illinois and I'm 31 years old. I am a vegetarian, but have no other allergies or real dislikes. I love reading, traveling (in addition to international travels, I am trying to get to all 50 US states - as of last week, I am up to 40), and knitting. I am obsessively knitting socks these days. I also enjoy beading (bracelets, necklaces, and earrings).

As far as wishes are concerned, anything representing where you're from would be cool. I love buying jewelry in places that I visit. I also like pottery. I always try to find craft fairs in different places. I love yarn! Oh, and I also like picking up small tote bags.

I am new to swapping and am anxious to gather items for my swap partner.

user4301 10/18/2006 #

I live in Pittsburgh PA. I'm 29 years old, with no allergies. I love art, handmade jewelry and purses/bags and Jell-o. I like ribbon. I'm fond of decaffeinated teas. I am learning calligraphy and enjoy playing with new pens. I'm new to swapping and cant wait to get started!

user4340 10/19/2006 #

I am in Cedar Hill, near Dallas, Texas. I am on a long term diet and am pre-diabetic, so candy is probibly not what I should be getting (I love it though). I also love coffee and tea. Dogs rule, but I have heard that some don't agree. I love crafts that truely reflect the place they are from. I love acoustic music and singing. Light, clean scents, and blues and greens. This will be my first swap, and I am excited! I don't intend to get any bad feedback!

user4105 10/20/2006 #
  1. Where do you live? how old are you?

I live in Karlsruhe / Germany.

  1. Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food.

I'm a vegetarian.

  1. Which is your favorite craft?

Drawing, Sewing

  1. is there something special you would like to receive?

No, just want to be surprised :-)

sheaux 10/24/2006 #

can i replace the CD with something else?? we don't really have "local music"..

  1. Where do you live? how old are you?

i live in Singapore and i'm turning 18 in March 2007. :D

  1. Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food.

NO FISH FOR ME PLEASE! i love candies, snacks, chocolates though. especially australian candies and nougats! ((:

  1. Which is your favorite craft?

i make jewelry and sell them online.. also, i'm experimenting with felt and cloth, trying to learn how to sew cute little purses and tote bags.. I LOVE SMALL WHITE POLKA DOTS on red/green/black background!

  1. is there something special you would like to receive?

mmmm. pretty gold charms from Fancifuls Inc. cause we can't get that in Singapore.. scented body lotions cause i'm addicted to them and use them 24/7. ((: a Krispy Kreme donut would be nice. HAHAHA!

camilita 10/24/2006 #

Sheaux: It's Ok if you don't find enough music to burn a CD. You can replace it with something else.

However I'm sure there's a lot of good music in Singapore :)

user3578 10/25/2006 #

In case you yet-to-be-name partner is interested and American: We can't buy Kool-Aid and freezer paper Down Under. Either of which I'd love to receive as item No 5 in this swap.

vilandra 10/31/2006 #
  1. Where do you live? how old are you? I live in Dublin and I have jsut turned 19!
  2. Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food. I was vegan for a few years, but not anymore, chocolate was too tempting :$
  3. Which is your favorite craft? I love collaging!
  4. is there something special you would like to receive? Not really, although, I do love crunch bars which I can only ever find in America. wink wink!
spinningpretty 11/ 1/2006 #

Where do you live? South Australia How old are you? 29 Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food? I hate pork. Which is your favorite craft? Sewing, patchwork, pretty much everything...I'll try my crafty hands at anything. Is there something special you would like to receive? Freezer Paper for stencils (Can't find it here in Australia) p.s. please don't send any food stuffs other than candy - the customs in Australia are really tough - I've had tea confiscated from another swap!

Ema 11/ 2/2006 #
  1. Where do you live? how old are you? I’m 25 and live in Kuwait
  2. Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food. i dont eat pork
  3. Which is your favorite craft? I love illustrations, interior design and painting
  4. is there something special you would like to receive? I would love to receive an interior design magazine since I’m re decorating my apartment or a painting made specially for me ;)
blackbiscuits 11/ 5/2006 #
  1. Where do you live? how old are you? I'm 19, from Singapore.
  2. Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food. I'm fine with most food, though I would love to get a couple of Tootsie rolls if you are from USA.
  3. Which is your favorite craft? Sewing (Fabrics are always welcomed by me :)
  4. is there something special you would like to receive? Shrinky Dinks, freezer paper if you are from USA. Fredflare things too. If not, just gorgeous fabrics, cute thrifted items and things handmade by you are great!
user4301 11/ 5/2006 #

Maybe this is a dunb questions, but this is my first swap. How do I know when and who to send to?

princezna 11/ 6/2006 #

Hi! My name is Ola and I live in the Czech republic. I'm 21 years old. I'm not allergic to any kind of food! My fav craft is scrapbooking and beads. I would love to receive anything for those two hobbies :) I am really excited! Where is my partner from?

krissy 11/ 7/2006 #

Where do you live? Fremantle, Western Australia How old are you? 32 Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food? No but I'm not fond of peanuts/peanut butter Which is your favorite craft? I love scrapbooking Is there something special you would like to receive? I would love to get jolly ranchers, 3 Musketeers & tootsie rolls (if you are in US or Canada) I miss those things!

camilita 11/ 7/2006 #

BROOKE: If you're reading this message, then you're already where you need to be to see who is your partner, in the yellow menu above you'll se a message that says "see the partner you send to", there's you'll find it.

You need to send the items by november 10, if for any reason you cannot send it before that date expires, you can send it later bu it will be great if you could send a message to your partner.

user3728 11/ 9/2006 #

Where do you live? how old are you? I live in the Midwest, in the US.

Are you vegan, vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to any food. Not allergic to anything I know of.

Which is your favorite craft? Dollmaking

is there something special you would like to receive? A doll native to where you are

sheaux 11/10/2006 #

i mailed my package today to USA! but the post office staff said that my partner might not be able to receive the package because i packed foodstuffs in the box, which isn't allowed in the US.. )): i'm so worried now.

camilita 11/11/2006 #

SHEAUX: What did you exactly sent? As long as I'm informed you can't send "fresh" food like fruits or even seeds, but you're are allowed to send packaged food like candies.

sheaux 11/11/2006 #

ohhh! that's good then. :D i sent a packet of spicy tapioca chips, a packet of japanese nuts, rice crackers, japanese sweets and honeycoated plum candy.. i wanted to send durian chips cause they're kinda symbolic of S'pore, but the supermarket didn't have them. (T_T)

princezna 12/18/2006 #

I still haven't received anything from my partner.

sheaux 12/29/2006 #

me too. and she has also taken away her contact information.. sigh. ):

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