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Australians all, let us swap...

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Swap Coordinator:drewzel (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 31, 2007
Date items must be sent by:February 7, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I’ve decided to make this swap for Australians only…not that I don’t like the rest of the world, but here’s why and what it’s about…

So far 2007 has been a bit gloomy for Australia-land – we’ve had drought, bushfires, and now the power in Victoria was out…the place is falling apart. It’s Australia Day this month, so it’s time to feel good about things!

So I thought we could send each other a cheer-up care package, and just do it locally because - a) you can put anything in there without getting hassled by Customs b) I love hooking up with other Australian (local) crafters and swappers c) the postage is much cheaper, and this is going to be a bulky one.

So make up a “care package� for your partner, please include at least ONE handmade item, whatever your craft may be. Other suggestions – lollies, choccy, ribbon, make a cd, ATCs, stationery, postcards, notecards, jewelry, bag, cosmetics, perfume, etc for your swap partner. The contents of the swap must value at least $25. Remember to check out your partner’s profile to see what they’re into…

I'll be starting a flickr account for this group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/aussieswap/), so when you receive your items in the mail, please post photos of it in the group.

Please remember, when you receive your package in the mail to let the person who sent it know. Just a little e-mail, comment on their blog or a thank you to let them know you appreciate them coming through and that you received it. And don’t forget to do your swap-bot rating too.

And remember swap karma – give what you’d be happy to receive. I’m going to monitor this one quite closely, because I want happy happy swaps!

Discussion

creechilove 01/17/2007 #

This sounds like a great idea. I'm down in Melbourne and would love to pack up a big care package for another Aussie. It's great to do swaps with overseas people, but a local swap sounds like a nice change!

user4914 01/17/2007 #

Im in too!!! All this overseas postage is killing me!! I keep going though as I am addicted to swapping! At least this one will be a little easier on the purse =) Hope we get heaps more!!! Come on Aussies!

drewzel 01/18/2007 #

Yeah I hope we get a lot of people :) I know they're out there!!! The postage is a shocker Melly, I'm finding it's costing me $9 to mail out a matchbox! grr Australia Post! :P

user4914 01/18/2007 #

I know!!! I sent a swap package to the USA before I knew how much it cost that set me back $60!!! Gosh that gave be a shock. I make sure all my packages are much lighter now! Come on all you aussies - sign up!!!

user5777 01/19/2007 #

I'm in too. I think we all need a little TLC :)

user5776 01/20/2007 #

Im addicted and very excited. I have started shopping already

drewzel 01/21/2007 #

Yay! Anyone else you know that's an Aussie on swap bot, encourage them to join!

drewzel 01/21/2007 #

Okay, I just made a Flickr group for the swap... join it and post any of your swap pics really :) It's just Aust themed, for stuff sent by and to Aussies.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/aussieswap/

user3144 01/22/2007 #

Sounds great. I'm in.

user5021 01/24/2007 #

I'm in too......kinda like a RAOK. I do hope I get someone in a drought-ish region, or someone doing it tough this year.

missnatalie 01/29/2007 #

I'm not in Australia but a dear friend of mine is. He updates me on things happening over there and it sounds like the year isn't being nice thus far. You are in my thoughts. :)

Sharlzie 01/31/2007 #

Woohoo finally an Aussie swap!! Great work Drewel, count me in for sure :-)

nifwlseirff 02/ 7/2007 #

Strawberrybear - I sent your parcel today - I hope you like it! I also hope the postman doesn't think the satchel is too heavy/large! ;>

user4914 02/ 7/2007 #

nifwlseirff, Sent yours yesterday so you should get it today =) Hope you like it all!

user2310 02/ 9/2007 #

nifwlseirff - i've received your package already! Thanku so much for such a thoughtful parcel - i'm absolutely amazed at how much u could fit into a 3kg satchel!! :p I love all the gardening items the best but am sure that I will also enjoy all the pampering goodies enclosed. I'll take a photo of it on the weekend and post it on the flickr site. A snailmail thanku card will be on its way to u soon (:

user2310 02/ 9/2007 #

I'm running late with my package but I've already emailed Kathy to let her know. I'll have it out in the post by Monday. (:

nifwlseirff 02/10/2007 #

Melly - thanks! I got this a couple of days ago! ;> Loved it! Photo is on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nifwlseirff/383561179/

Strawberrybear - am glad it arrived safely, I was worried the posties would think it too big or heavy! ;> Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nifwlseirff/382534247/

user5776 02/10/2007 #

Helen I sent yours on the 05.02.07..I hope you enjoy.

user4914 02/13/2007 #

Hello, anyone got me??? No package yet - but still hoping one may find me!!

drewzel 03/ 4/2007 #

Hi Melly, Your partner is still marked as not sent and her profile's not looking good, so I'll make up a parcel for you xxx steph

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