How fun!

Things I'd like to recieve are: -pictures of desserts/cupcakes -zines and/or magazines -Hershey's Cacao Reserve chocolate bars -tea -ATCs -handwritten recipes -patterned papers -anything French-related -postage stamps -house/apartment plans (layouts of homes that are printed in magazines/newspapers)

This is so fun!

I like: gum (esp. cherry flavored), gummy bears, postcards, zines, mix cds, sharpie marker, handmade envelopes, used foriegn stamps, left over valentines, and tube lip balm (esp. cherry)

Obligatory yay! ;)

These are a few of my favorite things: art 'zines, rubber stamps (especially hand-carved), ATCs, tea, anything tall-ship or pirate-related, spinning fiber (if you have a local shop you can get an ounce for under $2 :D), glass or gemstone beads (Jo-Ann or Michaels type stuff is fine! :D), polymer clay, used books (mysteries, cookbooks, fantasy, and Pagan/New Age), and postcards.

Cheers!

Okay. Here's my list:

1. Little bird beads or earrings
2. Small cute notecards (birds, bees, butterflies, horses, chipmunks, foxes, etc)
3. Erasers
4. Cellphone charms
5. Hello Kitty, Afro Ken, Miracle Girls, Yeah Yeah Girls, Deerie Lou, or Queenie Lou goodies (stickers, pencils, coin purses, buttons){okay if more than one of the five items is from this category)
6. ATC's
7. gel pens 8.Yummy tea 9.nail polish 10.embroidery floss.

I hope that gives my partner some ideas.

Oh, is there a total value how much to spend?

Is that $5 per item or total value of stuff = $5?

My stuff...maps, buttons/pins/brooches, homemade mix cds, candy from your country, anything with little birdies on it, pretty paper, flavoured hot drink mixes, anything handmade by you, Sharpie markers or any stationery really, interesting/cute/different/colourful clothespegs.

Hello! I love stickers, especially flowers, ephemera of any kind, pretty paper for atcs (this could be a small piece 4x6), milk chocolate, gel pens or sharpie type markers, watercolor pencils. I would be happy with anything that my partner wants to send me! Thank you in advance!

Aloha! I would love to receive any of the following items: 1)something red 2)chocolate 3)anything with bees on it 4)a souvenir from where you're from 5)dogs 6)dessert recipes 7)keychains 8)antenna balls 9)a fat quarter or any piece of leftover fabric 10) anything handmade by you

This is a great idea!

Me want: polymer clay glass beads/marbles wooden beads jewelry wire jewelry findings anything kawaii anything handmade hello kitty things that can be made into mini shrines mini cookie cutters/mini polymer clay cutters

OOHH what a fabulous idea! Here are my 10: 1. Swedish fish 2. hot chocolate 3. anything purple 4. anything green 5. cute post it notes 6. Beatles postcards 7. Hello Kitty and any of her friends - stickers or notepads (those cute little .85 ones:)) 8. metal cookie cutters 9. fat quarters (any colors but orange and yellow) 10. anything pug or boxer

I am a vintage kind of girl.

1. felt, felt, felt in any color. If you find thick felt i'd love you forever
2. vintage fabric scraps (early to mid 60's, please no 70's) or vintage looking like amy butler style, doesnt have to be amy buttler, just like her designs. scraps is good
3. buttons, buttons, buttons...pretty ones
4. anything aqua, robins egg blue or turquoise (a plastic container, box, etc...anything kitschy)
5. embroidery floss
6. embroidery patterns (vintage birds, fruit, can be xerox copy, no need to be an actual xfer...or line art that would be cute for embroidery)
7. anything with vintage looking swallows (charms, stickers, buttons, etc.) I usually have good luck at flea markets or goodwill
8. ribbon
9. D-Rings
10. color staples (swingline @ walmart or container store)

:D Thanks in advance!

Oh you guys make this look like so much fun! I want to join just so I can send you (whoever my partner is...LOL) the things you wish for! Let's see...what do I like? 1.anything handmade 2.scrapbook embellishments like mini brads, or funky eyelets or...whatever 3.lace 4.ribbons 5.fiber (not bran...pretty stringy-type fiber) 6.notecards (especially handmade by you) 7.crafty patterns...you can share something from your stash! 8.chocolate 9.flavoured coffee 10.anything cottage/shabby chic style or vintage...just something pretty :o)

fun...Marianne

Sounds like a fun swap

Favourites are: anything with a dragonfly embellishment textured paper/ribbon vintage ephemera handmade notecards jewelry findings/beads anything shabby chic,French country or boho
chic

Thanks to you in advance & looking forward to this swap. Lin

Hi! I am really tempted to join this swap, but I am from Brazil, so I am afraid I don't know what could coast less than Five dollars, and I am also afraid my partner only ask me impossible things to find out. If this happens, can I talk to my partner ans ask her to ask for new things?

Wow this sounds like alot of fun. I dont know whats better-being surprised or surprising someone!quite possibly both! ok heres my list of loves: 1)anything purple (my fav color) 2)tea 3)ATC'S 4)mix cds 5)yummy smelling erasers 6)anything with giraffes on it (tiny fabrics,beads,anything really) 7)something from your country 8)anything sparkley 9)candy 10)anything retro :)

(Shining Star, I think you should join, I'll bet most people would love to get things from Brazil!)

This swap is going to be fun, I'm excited to get things for my partner, It will be a fun challenge. I'd like to get the following things: chocolate, tea or coffee cup, sweet or spice scented candle, a piece of fabric (something not commonly found in the US), a vintage cookbook, a bird (not a real one please), seeds for my garden, a children's book ( I don't have kids I just like them for the illustrations), something for the bath (I take lots of baths and my skin gets dry), something from another country.(besides the US).

this looks like fun! 1. colorful beads 2. lace 3. sharpie markers (other than black or blue) 4. patches, that say something interesting (vegetarianism, peace, love, anarchy, environment.. you know) 5. charms of any kind !! 6. zines, esp social/political and art 7. mixtapes or mix cd's 8. hot cocoa mixes 9. fabric pieces, esp vintage/retro 10. really good vegan recipes

this is my first swap :) i love the idea! i love giving gifts! new, pre-loved, hand-made... whatever! i love it all. some of my favorite (little!) things: 1.) neat/cute/artsy/unusual magnets 2.) cell phone charms 3.) a collection of interesting words cut out of various magazines 4.) anything PINK for the KITCHEN :D (all my baking/cooking/cleaning/eating kitchen things are pink!) 5.) cute holiday decorations of any kind 6.) little figurings (for example, lucky cats, tiny buddhas... some cute little thing that i can set on my desk) 7.) mermaids 8.) funky paperclips 9.) colored staples 10.) cute post-it note pads ...that was fun!

i would also like to add to my list... 10a.) something that represents the sender so i will think of her or him whenever i see it :)

Here is my list.1. A badge or pin about knitting or yarn,2.A sheepy thing 3.tiny notebook 4. dark chocolate 5. stitchmarkers, 6.yarn, 7. vintage knitting things (needles etc), 8. pen,9. Hand cream (sample size). 10. Anything -you choose. Thank you in advance, (P.S. must look up some of the things on the other lists which are obviously great things but unknown to me!)

Ok, I'm re-posting cause I didn't know my list would be combined into one long run-on sentence. Sheesh! I'm really into the tiny/miniature. This can be pretty much anything. 1. polymer clay 2. glass beads/marbles 3. wooden beads 4. jewelry wire 5. jewelry findings 6. anything kawaii 7. anything handmade 8. hello kitty 9. things that can be made into mini shrines 10. mini cookie cutters/mini polymer clay cutters

Danette Okie Dokie here is my list

1. vintage napkins or dishtowls(thrifting)
2. Vintage coffee cups (thrift store)
3. Hot tamales (candy)
4. Little packs to travel size lotions, tissue, toothpaste
5. small little containers
6. anything handmade
7. cards that can be used for any occasion with blank insides
8. bookmarks
9. sheer scarfs, to wear as belts (thrifting)
10. embroidered pillowcases (thrifting)

I like small unusual doll house stuff stationary stuff recipes shoe laces fairies of any kind flavored coffees, vintage coffee cups(thrifting
surprises wool socks vintage hankies (thrifting)

I'm a newbie and I promise I will not flake out! This is such a cool idea. I'm sure I will love whatever my partner sends. Here are my 10 ~ 1.anything handmade 2.any kind of pen 3.a photograph 4.anything related to knitting 5.something green 6.a souvenir from where you live 7.buttons 8.photo frame 9.anything with writing in a language other than English 10. something that you'd like to receive

OH to answer someones question! It is a $5 max per item. Most people are not going to ask for big giant heavy expensive things. After this one ends, since it seems to have been a good hit ALREADY i will start another one only a bit different!

MY LIST: 1. cute socks- large 2. a small stuffed animal for my daughter 3. couple unused 39 cent USA stamps ( if you are from a different country lol guess ya cant do this item! :/) 4. a package of chocolate from your country- NO WHITE OR DARK 5. a small buddha statue 6. a notebook- can be a regular one or a pretty decorated one 7. a body spray- NO VANILLA/APRICOT 8. package of black pens 9. paper for scrapbooking-at least 4x6 in size 10. cool embellishments for scrapbooking

Hi Girls! I am a distant country newbie but I decided to sign in. I can't hardly wait till I know who's my partner, so I can go shopping! Here's my list:

1) Postcards or photos, 2) Mix-cds, 3) Tea or another hot drink, 4) Candies 5) Stickers 6) A small souvenir (It may be a keyholder or anything else that tells me where you live) 7) Anything related to dogs or cows 8) Glow in the dark Stuff 9) Anything my partner makes (Crafts) 10) Tube lip balm with a yummi flavor

hi all, this sounds so fun! My list: 1. anything with deer/fawns on it 2. something almond scented 3. bubble bath or bath fizzies 4. anything with cupcakes or ice cream on it 5. lipsmackers lip balm/chap stick 6. cell phone gems/jewels-or anything cute to customeize my phone with 7. cute wallet 8. colored ink pens (ink being colored) 9. solid colored beaded necklace I'd like one in pink, red, or white 10. stamps for sending letters to my friends

I dont really mind what i get, but there is some ideas of what i like :O)

This should be fun!!! I want to go shopping for you already... such a variety of stuff that you do! so my wishlist is.... any sort of volkswagon rubber stamp you can find... knitting needles (any size, any brand), pixie dust!, orgami paper, any sort of keychain from where you are from(i love keychains) anything related to fairies, turtles, or hippies, anything with stars on it, any other rubberstamping stuff (i hardly have any, I just started stamping), dark chocolate, novelty buttons, atc's, music comp. cds, postcards, stamps, anything you think i'd love!!

Alright, this is gonna be fun!

Some things I like:

1-Stationary.

2-postcards-unused or written and sent from you is fine.

3-Anything handmade by you.

4-my favorite candy is Starburst Hardcandy, but I can't find it anywhere..if you guys can't find it either that is okay...i like milk chocolate too! :)

5-anything James Dean.

6-anything unique to your hometown or country.

7-cardboard decorated storage boxes like photo boxes, but they don't have to be that big...that's what I store old letters/mail and photos in.

8-a cool textured yarn.

9-knitting or crochet magazine.

10-Stickers!

If you want to get something not on the list...feel free! I just like getting mail...get me something u wouldn't mind receiving yourself...just have fun shoppin'! And thank you!

Is my list in gigantic text on your browsers as well? If it is I apologize..not sure why it did that.

10 Brazil real is about 5 American dollars.

My wish list is:

1.) Anything Mary Engelbriet: i.e. fat quarter, spiral bond - lined paper - 5x7 mini journal - I use these alot and they run about a $1.50 or bookmark, etc. 2.) Anything with cherries 3.) Anything with a Fox 4.) One yard increments of the tiny pom pom trim, any color but purple. 5.) Bottle caps 6.) Themed brads and/or eyelets: i.e. flowers, animals etc. 7.) Origami papers 8.) Iron on patch for jeans, etc: Hey this could be cherries. :) 9.) Beading needles and nylon thread. 10.) Bonus: Something about you and where you live. :)

Hmm..I like..zip up hoodies(black,grey,white,blue),palmitry books,numerology books,finding nemo dvd,anyting for a 3 year old(dora,barney),anything tinkerbell, how to draw manga,eyeshadow(blue,purple,white),eye glitter,gel pens,love spell body spray or lotion from victoria secret,anything sanrio(lettersets,pens,stickers),rubber stamps(love,teddy bears,hearts,flowers,etc)

This looks like alot of fun! I'm a newbie who has already participated in a few swaps so I can guarantee you'll get your items! The only reason I have yet to get feedback is because the swap end dates haven't come yet. So without further ado, here is my list...

1 - a fairy or anything with a fairy on it 2 - glass beads ( I mostly make earrings, bracelets and necklaces with these so send some that aren't too small ) 3 - silver hoop earrings 4 - lip gloss 5 - anything cat related 6 - some pretty stationary 7 - blank note cards 8 - something unique from where you live 9 - gel pens in some interesting colors 10 - something of your chosing from my interests list in my profile

This looks like fun, except i am not into many crafts so i dont know what some of the things on others lists are..lol anyways, here's my list: 1. candles 2. costume jewellry 3. ankle socks 4. magazines/recipe books 5. bubble bath 6. medium hairclips 7. bookmarks 8. cooking spices/hotsauces 9. teatowels 10. i collect angels

I'm so excited for this swap! Here's my list: 1) anything Buddhist/political/liberal/activism related. 2)stationery or notecards. 3)unused US 39 cent stamps. 4)med-large rawhide bone for my pup. 5)something handmade. 6)fat quarters (simple patterens please). 7)craft/cooking magazines. 8)gummy candy. 9)unusual postcards. 10)something about you/where you're from.

Yeah, sounds like fun. Here's my list:

1. gum/mints
2. cute socks
3. tea
4. used books
5. anything turtle related
6. stickers/stationary
7. buttons
8. beads (no plastic or seed beads please)
9. ribbons
10. anything handmade :)

I can hardly wait for this one to start!!!! My list: 1. any magazine in good condition (faves would be craftsy, homemaking, recipes, women's mag such as Woman's World or First, but not fashion mags) 2. used cozy mystery or cook books 3. dark chocolate 4. embroidery supplies (pattern, tea towel, floss, needles, etc) 5. sewing supplies (fabric, thread, pattern, magazine, book, etc.) 6. crochet supplies (hook, yarn, magazine, etc.) 7. craft or art supplies of any kind 8. dollhouse/fairy door (why? see http://www.urban-fairies.com) 9. old apron (not modern butcher-style) or pattern or anything related to old aprons 10. anything else of your choice (my profile probably gives good ideas)

Wow this looks like such a fun swap I can't wait to get shopping. I guess I would like: 1-Your pick something that you would love to get 2-those stretchy gloves 3-nail polish 4-an emery board 5-moisturizer sample size or generic 6-yarn (whatever you pick is great) 7-postcard(s) 8-something from your local thrift store 9-hot chocolate 10-hot apple cider mix or mulling spices

I will love whatever you pick so if it's not something on my list no worries. Have fun :-)

ohhhhh can I add one more thing: If you find anything that supports cancer research I would love it!

This swap is gonna be so fun! I love seeing what everyone has put on their lists. Some of my favorite things include: 1. The Muppets 2. ATC's 3. cute little notepads 4. souvenir from your country/state 5. patterned paper 6. metallic marker 7. a yummy recipe 8. mixed cd made by you 9. scented lotion 10. something ocean themed (animals, beach, waves). Thank you in advance! Cori

Here is my wish-list:

1. Anything homemade
2. Sewing supplies
3. Knitting/crocheting supplies
4. Candy
5. A used book (Please; no romance or crime)
6. Anything with faeries or angels on it
7. Anything for my 1" dollhouse
8. A small religious symbol.
9. Notebook 10.Something representing you

I just hope I will be able to find what my partner wishes for. Some of the wishes seems hard to get here in Norway.

Some of your ideas are so cool it makes me want to add them to my list! :)(like mix cd's and vintage aprons, and anything made by the sender -- although I did put ATC's on my list).

ok heres my list:)

1.anything black licorice 2.post it notes 3.retro candy 4.non cute stickers 5.anything with a crow/raven on it 6.anything homemade 7.strange old keys 8.scrapbooking embelishments 9.black pens 10.anything else you think i might like:)

I'm excited about this swap! Here is my list: 1. anything handmade by you 2. any kind of scrapbooking supplies 3. scrapbook or copier paper of any size 4. regular sized colored staples 5. Anything Diddl, Hello Kitty or Suzy's Zoo. 6. Any kind of stickers 7. 3 or more stationary sets..something pretty (1 set = 2 sheets stationary & 1 matching envie) 8. Anything to do with Labrador retreivers 9. Anything to do with small tea sets 10. Plain blue and/or yellow kitchen towels

I really look forward to this! Jennifer

This sounds like a really fun and easy swap. Here is my list...

1. Chocolate
2. Yarn
3. gel pens
4. blank note cards (homemade are awesome)
5. Crochet or knitting magazines
6. Coffee
7. anything from Bath & Body Works (no floral scents please)
8. Cute note pads
9. cute socks
10. anything handmade by you

Wow, I feel it's Christmas all over again.....how great!!!

Here is my list: 1. Scrapbook supplies 2. Scrapbook/Card making Magazines 3. Patterend or cool Ribbon 4. Coffee 5. Nice staitionary 6. Thank You Notes 7. socks 8. natural body lotions 9. natural soaps 10. handmade things

Thanks! Can't wait :)

What I would like: stitch markers, wool/cotton yarn, miniature items of all sorts, candy, chocolates, flower fairies/gnomes/elves, natural lavender or lemon soap/lotion, cookies, stationary, journal, handmade knitted items

Things I like:

Chapstick

Glitter

Pens

Hello Kitty

Picture Frames (even the plain wooden ones... I can paint them)

Anything handmade, especially little coin purses or anything crocheted

Religious items

... you know, go ahead and check out my profile. I have a lot of stuff on there. Thank you bunches :-)

where do you get a partner and how do you get started in this program. I am all gun hoo to get started.

1.GUM/MINTS 2.Hot Chocolate 3.socks 4.anything to do with hearts 5.I like the colours Blue/Green/preen so surprize me! 6.Big keyrings 7.coffee 8.Milk chocolate 9.I would love anything hand made 10.amixed tape/cd of your favorite songs

This looks really fun!! Here's a list:

1) Coffee (no decaf, please - what's the point? :) ) 2) A jewel-toned skein of yarn (any natural fiber) 3) Dangly earrings 4) An obnoxiously bright pair of socks 5) Stationery/note cards 6) Anything related to Andy Warhol 7) Anything related to monkeys 8) Dark chocolate 9) Any of the following obnoxious candies: Nerds, Bottlecaps, Pop Rocks, Swedish Fish 10) Something made by you, if you're crafty

Just have fun! Thanks!

I thought this one sounded like fun!!!

Here's my wishlist:

1-)Herbal tea (no caffeine), 2-)Anything related to Harry Potter, 3-) Earrings (any), 4-)Anything water-related, such as dolphins, swim cap, goggles, fish, etc., 5-)A CD with your favorite songs 6-)Sugar free Gum/Tic Tacs, 7-)A candy bar 8-)A bumper sticker 9-)A keychain 10-)I'll let you choose...something handmade :-P

Don't put too much stress into it, just have fun with it. Thanks!!!

1. outrageous ankle socks 2. wooden/metal buttons 3. a good book 4. gummy candy 5. sunflower seeds for growing 6. anything bear related (real bears, not teddy bears :) ) 7. big origami paper 8. something from where you're from 9. a crocheted soft toy if you're crafty 10. anything you choose!

1. Pretty ankle socks 2. Dark Chocolate 3. Tea (fun flavored) 4. Vintage napkins 5. Vintage wine glass (thrift store) 6. Airplane sized bottle of liquor 7. ATCs 8. Cool earrings (pierced) 9. massage oil 10. bath oil or wash (lavender)

buddhas, fridge magnets, yarn, incense, knitting accessories, airplane bottles of liquor, tea, seeds, mix CDs, anything handmade by you

ghostknitter, could you list some things besides the knitpicks stuff? i order all of my yarns from knitpicks, and while i have (once in a blue moon) gotten them in a couple of days, usually, it takes 2 to 3 weeks for them to arrive at my house. added to the fact that someone would then have to box them up and mail them to you, it seems like it may be impossible to get them out in time. also, i would like to be able to send something a little bit more personal to my partner, so would it be okay for you to write down a couple of other things? if you don't have any other interests than knitting, what about some pretty stitch markers, a case for needles, etc...

can I add to my wishlist....

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE SEND ME A NEW NANNY AND A NEW BOYFRIEND.... MINE BOTH SUCK!!!! AND NO THEY DIDN'T GET TOGETHER..... GRRRRRR.

sorry for the real wishes, but I couldnt resist...

This sounds fun! :) Here's my list: 1. glass beads 2. buttons 3.Any sort of scented candle 4. lip balm/gloss 5. Anything with Hello Kitty 6. sharpie markers or gel pens 7. cute stationary or notecards 8. stencils 9. handmade bookmark 10. anything handmade by you!

Craftbrown1 This sounds so cool. I like any seasonal cocktail napkins, postcards, thank you notes (home made too), vanilla scented candles,shower gel,handsoap,shampoo/conditioner, craft brads for making cards etc, stickers to use with photo albums, 5 1/2 x 7 assorted cardstock. Can't wait.

1. flavoured tea - for example i like coconut, peach, apricot.
2. Flavoured coffee.
3. Flavoured hot chocolate.
4. coffee chocolate
5. some nice stationery
6. perfume samples
7. a doll wearing national costume, would be nice if wasn't modern 8.zines
8. book - can be used, non fiction please. i like true crime, prisoner of war, books on concentration survivors
9. suprise me

Hi Everyone! This does look fun! Here's my wish list.

1. Lip Gloss
2. Book - I like to keep up with what's on the best-seller list
3. Candles
4. Gum or mints
5. Stationery/notecards
6. Tea - I love black or traditional
7. Magazines
8. Fun socks
9. Mix CD
10. Something made by you!

Thank you already! I'm so excited to go the store and treat my new friend.

i am excited!

1. felt tip pens
2. ginger candy
3. clove's chewing gum
4. irish breakfast tea
5. thrift store owls (usually under $5)
6. long dangly earrings
7. chapstick, esp cinnamon flavored
8. gummy braclets
9. some hometown pride
10. a mixtape!

i wish upon a star for: 1.anything gnome related... i have a growing collecton 2. mighty leaf tea is my fave brand...I can't find it where I live...but I love any herbal tea!!! 3. Mixed Cd...Liven up my cold winter!!!! 4. earrings... or a funky necklace (i don't wear gold) 5. Shower gel... 6. warm cotton socks 7. matchbox filled with cuteness 8.stickers 9. handmade dog toys... ( i have 3 pups!!) 10. kitchen dish towel and/or pot holder

YEAH!!! Have fun!!! Check out my profile for more ideas...

mixed tapes or CD? Is this done on the computer? or like the old days of pause, play, stop, pause, play? LOL I kind of need to know how if I get this as one. Our personal ones we own were made a DJ friend made, and it is played on our DVD. :|

I like gel pens, new stamps, colored envelopes, Boxtops for Education, coupons, paper punches, stickers, handmade items, magzines, die cuts. I am very excited to do this swap!

A note to everyone- if you see that someone is signed up and you have had a bad experience with them or you feel they should not be on this swap due to bad feedback please message me. several people that DO have lower feedback have mailed me and told their reasons but if you see someone you KNOW is a bad user please let me know. this is a pretty big swap and i do not want anyone not recieving from their partner!

Sounds like alot of fun.......here is my list: 1. Bracelets, 2. snowmen, 3. rubber stamps, 4. stationary, 5. funky barettes, 6. frogs (no live ones please!), 7. dragonfly accessory for bathroom, 8. colorful beads, 9. charms, 10. polymer clay beads.

Could someome send me an ATC in this swap as I am not sure what they look like. Thanks I woud really appreciate it

I wish for: 1-stickers 2-rubber stamp pads-any color 3-pins/brooches(I like vintage stuff, but new or handmade is nice too) 4-dark chocolate 5-stationery 6-postcards from your country/state 7-tea 8-raised dots-the kind you put under pictures or paper to make it pop 9-atcs 10-fat quarter of fabric-any color.

Thank you!

My Wish List = 1. Chai Tea 2. Chocolate Biscotti 3. Yarn 4. Crochet Hooks 5. Crochet Magazines 6. Hot Chocolate 7. Mixed Cds 8. Stitch Markers 9. more Yarn

1. crochet patterns for hats, scarfs or Belts

My list:

Anything with black cats (non halloween) sour candy anything sanrio anything kawaii stickers deco tape anything that can be used in craft making cool beads any kind of milk chocolate cute pens

I love all the colors of the rainbow, so any color is nice. stickers, flowers, faeries, beads, sewing items. I have all sons, so anything girly is really appreciated as then they won't touch my things. :)

i like stationary, unused postcards, cheap clothes or underwear in size USA small, rubber stamps, this might sound weird but i LOVE (lovelove!) scratchers.. like the kind you can get at grocery or drug stores where you can scratch off the stuff and maybe win a buck or two, earrings, photos, stickers, pens, pencils.. thanks!

Rating is required at 4.5 or higher and yet I see at least 3 with ratings below that requirement and some of those in the 4 + ratings have more than 3 "not received". How many swaps does one have to have a Rating of 1 before the person is removed from future swaps? What I'm saying is, I can understand maybe one or two partners saying they hadn't received, but 5 is a bit too many isn't it? Perhaps there's been personal contact between the coordinator and swapper with the multiple no-sends/received and there's a good excuse. Leaves me leery though to see any swapper with more than two "1" ratings. This sounds like a great swap and obviously lots of us like the idea considering how many of signed up. But I don't want any of us having to wonder if we're going to be partnered with someone who is taking advantage. The 4.5 rating requirement is a great way to start. But I hope the coordinator will enforce it,and also consider those with multiple no-sends in their ratings. One swapper has two swaps rated. One is rated 1. The other is 5. Hmmm...50/50 odds of her partner getting anything....

My likes:

1. Stationery and notecards.
2. Fun pens or pencils.
3. Stickers (ladybugs, dragonflies, green frogs, rainbows, waterfalls, snowflakes, sheep, Hello Kitty, Suzy Zoo, girly...)
4. Handmade envelopes or any handmade paper craft you make.
5. Origami paper.
6. Crochet or Knitting magazines.
7. Yarn.
8. Beads or buttons.
9. Postcard from you.
10. New or used postage stamps. I especially like snowflakes, LOVE, flowers, and just overall pretty stamps.

Hey, KarlaKC, I think swap coordinators usually go through and ban swappers who don't meet the minimum ratings at the last moment. Swap-bot lets the coordinators go through, ban bad swappers, and then click "assign partners." I'm coordinating a swap, and I'm thinking it would be easiest to go through at the last minute and take care of it, as opposed to doing it every time a new swapper joins. I don't know if that makes sense or not!:)

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What a cool idea! I hope more swaps like these are posted :D

My list:

1. Mixed CD’s (no R&B or Hip hop please! Thanks :)

2. Interesting or unusual papers

3. Something you’ve knitted, sewn or crocheted

4. A non-fiction book (I like art, different cultures, travel books craft books, craft magazines

5. Art zine or some other kind of zine

6. A small Handmade journal

7. Something retro

8. BoHo/goth earrings

9. A handmade necklace (or store bought as long at it doesn’t look like it’s going to fall apart any second LOL)

10. Something Native American related.

Looking forward to working on my partners package! :D

Lin wants 1. inexpensive jewelry that can be destroyed (lol) for art's sake 2. mini brads (as in scrapbooking) any colors 3. paper scrap pack 4. cat stickers 5. a bag of buttons 6. a set of GOOD gel pens (not cheapy dollar store ones) 7. colored staples 8. a whole mess of colored ribbon 9. a bunch of postcards from where you live ($5.00 worth) 10. stones for mosaic crafts

Hello! I'm a newbie, but this is completely awesome! Here's my 10: 1.something small to display in my office 2.sharpies (any kind any color - I have an addiction :P) 3.Something unique to you or where you're from 4.anything related to cacti 5.anything kitchy 6.cool buttons, badges, or brooches 7.pictures (snap shots of anything) 8.cool packaging from anything you've used (I love wrappers) 9.something handmade by you 10.a neat necklace or earings (not too heavy) - anything artsy or handmade would be excellent.

I'm really looking forward to shopping for my partner!!

Me like:1. a piece of fabric,2. oriental stuff (buddha, geisha, chinese/japenese newspaper,....),3.stitchmarkers,4.rubberstamps,5.something quilted or handsewn,6.blank greeting cards,7.something from another country (I'm from Belgium)8.all kinds of ribon,9.japanese craft magazine 10.a surprise 10bis.anything penguin or elephant related

Oh...an ATC would be cool...I have no idea what they are, but I'm seeing them everywhere...

this sounds awesome! :) im so excited!

whoops, so excited i pressed submit without submitting my list!

♥ 1 ;; craft or scrapbook mag (no knitting plese) ♥ 2 ;; bubble envelope(s) (to ship stuff!) ♥ 3 ;; embossing powder (for stamping crafts) ♥ 4 ;; heart, leaf, bird, star rubber stamp ♥ 5 ;; vintage/floral/boho patterned papers ♥ 6 ;; used foriegn stamps (for my collection) or unused mailing stamps (us only please) ♥ 7 ;; fabric pieces (see profile for preferences) ♥ 8 ;; small amount giftcard ♥ 9 ;; writing utensils lot (gel pens, sharpies, etc) ♥ 10 ;; embellishments (see profile for preferences)

♥ If my partner is UK then ;; mcvities caramel biscuits (digestives) !! SO yummy! ♥ International partners ;; a candy grabbie or grabbie of souvenirs from your country would be wonderful!

OOOO so fun! ♥ thanks ladies!

Sounds like fun.

1. Candles
2. Cooking Magazine
3. Dark Chocolate
4. Knitting Supplies
5. Anthing related to Women's Golf
6. Anything made by you
7. Vintage Buttons
8. Notecards (No birds or animals please)
9. Surprise
10. Surprise

This is such a fun idea! Here is my list:

1) anything with owls or unicorns on it! (stationery, little figurines, jewelry boxes, stickers) 2) stationery! especially kawaii/japanese stationery - sanrio, krux, kamio, qlia, little twin stars, deerie lou - anything! 3) anything kawaii related (except pencils/erasers) 4) old photographs and polaroids (1960s/1970s) 5) vintage or unusual postcards 6) stickers! (especially sparkly and dessert related) 7) anything with cupcakes on it! 8) fashion/art/photography magazines/articles 9) dark chocolate 10) anything with Japanese design

thanks in advance! i can't wait to get started on my shopping!

Hi everyone: 1. anything to do with Yorkie dogs 2. atc's and zines (because I have no idea what they are) 3. rubber stamps, I think I want to get into doing this 4. note cards 5. herbal teas 6. anything hand made by you 7. cup and saucer 8. crotchet patterns, new or used 9. surprise 10. surprise

Wonderful idea

1 anything orange 2 anything black cat 3 stickers 4 real photos anything tropical 5 vintage ephemera 6 pieces of felt 7 small charms 8 green tea 9 anything camel (the animal) 10 surprise me

Looking forward to this !

What a great idea :) Here is my list: 1. ribbon 2. buttons 3. ATCs 4. bookmarks 5. beads 6. postcards 7. anything handmade 8. a CD of music to create to (not store bought but something you have put together) 9. anything handmade 10. a letter from my swap partner about themselves

I'd like to inquire about the $25 spending limit. Just because the limit is $25, does that mean you have to spend that much? I'm a thrifter/bargain shopper/treasure hunter so to speak. I just wanted to know if the items had to be brand spankin', store-bought new or could we include things we find second-hand/gently used/or handmade in our swap packages? I mean new stuff is cool, but I get a rush from finding a new pair of monkey socks for 50 cents at thrift store.

Here's my list, folks!

oops! here it is:

1)gummy bears (preferably Haribo brand) 2)scrapbooking supplies (eg, paper, pens, rub-ons, embellishments) 3)glass or silver tone jewelry beads for beading bracelets 4)coupons for eating out 5)caffeine free pepsi or coke 6)anything handmade by YOU! 7)unique stuff from where you live 8)unique ponytail holders/headbands 9)fun cookie cutters 10)chai tea or apple cider

Thanks! This is going to be so much fun! :)

Hi everybody! here my list: I love 1) pins - 2) stickers (flowers, animals, Sanrio, girlie things, stars) - 3)a little journal with photos of you and the place where you live - 4) mininotebooks and stationery - 5) gloss or lip balms - everything with stripes - 6)mix cds (mp3) - 7)writing things (pencils, gel,pen...)- 8) zines - 9) used books (poetry, fiction...) 10) beauty free samples (especially USA or UK brands not so common in Italy)

hi! 10 things: 1- small earrings; 2- any ribbon; 3- beads or buttons; 4- a typical souvenir of your region or country; 5- tea or hot chocolate bag; 6- anything with crows, cats or moon; 7- pins to put on my bag or jacket (nothing gross, please); 8- craft or decoration magazine with different kind of crafts in it(sort of Marie Claire idees, not this one because I buy buy it already); 9- something made by you; 10- pencils bye, manela

Hi! My turn to make a lost :) 1. Tea 2. Lip gloss/lip balm 3. Caramels/coffee flavored hard candy 4. Cute Notepad/notebook 5. Small metal cookie/polymer clay cutters 6. Fun Socks 7. Tide To Go pen (this isn't sold where I live - and it sounds really usefull) 8. Cute pens/pencils 9. Barrettes 10. Anything made by you

I can't wait for this to start!!

1.ZINE's 2.Elephant's 3. Crazy Yarn 3' or more
4. Handmade by you! 5. Bookmark's 6. Matchbox's decorated/and/or filled. 7. worry dolls 8. letter opener 9. cherry cordial's 10. Obajo (pink sensitive) deoderant love it but it's really hard to find. Have fun...Connie

I am going to list things I like and you can find a item related to it send it. I am not picky on what you send as long as it is related to one of my likes. the cure (band) godhead (band now in Calif.) London England uk (anything related to england besides royal family stuff) union jack flag punkers or goths crosses coffins dracula vampires rubber stamps paper punches family guy(the tv show) graveyards stickers (any theme) Coke items(esp if your overseas I like bottle or can can be used cause cheaper to ship) bats address labels for me using stuff I love for clipart

Dawn- no you do NOT have to spend $25 total. That is a limit on the price of the items on YOUR list. you can not put items on there that are super expensive. You only send 5 items from the persons list. so if you choose 5 items and your total is only $10 that is fine.

ALSO i plan on deleting the low feedback users. i do not want users to be nervous about signing up because of 1 or 2 people. I so not want those 1 or 2 people to ruin it for others. If you are one of those with low feedback i am sorry for having to ban you. Please remember I will be doing this type AGAIN so if youre feedback is higher then, feel free to sign up!

hi: i would love a buddha, incense, lavender sachets, bath balls or gel, knit dishcloth or face cloth, yummy smelling soap, anything with a raccoon on it, english toffee, swedish fish, something handcraffted by you, a surprise.

Things I like are in my profile, but I LOVE bath items, and stationary, stickers, scrapbooking and craft items, notcards, AND CANDLES :D

Things I like are in my profile, but I LOVE bath items, and stationary, stickers, scrapbooking and craft items, notcards, AND CANDLES :D

Sliding in at the last minute. My favourites/wishes...

colourful buttons | bracelets | journals, notebooks | most types of fabric (except stretchy knits) | ribbon | Mary Engelbreit stuff | pretty paper | bandanas | craft magazines or books | herbal teas (tisanes) or hot chocolate mixes

Merci! :)

(note: by buttons I don't mean the pin kind... I mean the kind you sew on) :)

Can I also add note/greeting cards?

1. Lipbalm (strawberry flavoured)
2. Kitschy stuff
3. Scrapbooking items
4. Zines
5. Cute ankle socks
6. Earstuds
7. Pins/badges with non-offensive stuff
8. Guitar-related stuff (accessories)
9. Home decor magazines
10. Chocolate/candies

1. yarn
2. chocolate (Hersey's kisses are my current craving)
3. cute socks (lots of colors)
4. hot chocolate mixes
5. romance books (used are perfect)
6. rocks (the colored polished ones)
7. beads or buttons (for eyes or decoration on crocheted toys)
8. anything handmade by you
9. anything cat related
10. anything strawberry themed

1. fashion magazines (Vogue, Elle, etc)
2. anything relating to the tv show The Office (US version)
3. anything apple and cupcake related (buttons, stickers, paper, jewelry, etc).
4. patterned scrapbook paper (polka dots are my fave!)
5. deco-tape
6. a rubber stamp and ink pad. (no fairies, butterflies or anything of that nature, please)
7. hot cocoa packets
8. cute stickers
9. hand lotion (travel size) in a non fruity scent.
10. anything Hello Kitty.

Thank you so much.

This sounds fun! My list: stickers, dark chocolate, scrapbook stuff, cute buttons, anything handmade, anything celestial, beads, cute ankle sox, homemade music cd, ribbons thanks!!!

1. pretty fabric! (my profile says more)
2. flavoured lip balms
3. charms/ charm bracelets
4. linen/cotton trims
5. manymany cute buttons!
6. fashion magazine
7. little dolls/doll house toys think miniature&vintage
8. a little writeup with pictures about yourself
9. earrings/necklaces (a red heart one for vday?)
10. a little surprise! bought/handmade will do :D

i can't wait to swap! <3

Here's my list: - a monkey item or anything with monkeys on it - a cool pair of chopsticks (not free ones you get with your food order) - anything for the bath - a small package of any kind of scrapbooking embellishment - metal cookie cutter, try to find something unique - funky nailpolish - cute socks, large - novelty candy or gum - a small envelope filled with paper scraps/ribbons suitable for collage - something handmade by you

I'd love: 1 mix cds 2 hand written recipes 3 zines/used books (i like classics, general fiction, i've been looking for a copy of As I Laying Dying - William Faulkner) 4 cat toys for my two kittens! 5 seeds to plant 6 candy (caramello bars, swedish fish, mambo fruit chews, etc.) 7 ATCs or anything handmade by you 8 fridge magnets 9 anything lavendar scented 10 something fun/unique from your local thrift store

Glass beads Japanese craft magazine/pattern/book (used is fine) Cotton fabric - charms, fat quarters, remnants - any colours Pincushion Handmade blank note cards Unusual ribbon Keychain Fairy rubber stamp Unusual textured yarn Something handmade (sender's choice)

These are a few of my favourite things: 1. pencils (I collect them) 2. stickers/stationary 3. beads (no plastic beads please) 4. notepads 5. coin purses 6. small pieces of pretty paper 7. felt 8. scented candles 9. anything related with sheep´s 10. Anything blue and brown.

OK, I just can't resist this one! What fun!

Here's my thingies:

1) yarn (natural fibers, please)

2) stitch markers (I love home made ones)

3) Plain Chocolate(dark or milk but without nuts or anything else)

4) cutesy socks

5) sationery/notecards, pretty papers

6) something handmade by you

7) green frog items

8) fat quilters quarters

9) candles

10) knitting tools, magazines, etc.

My list±

1. some litte strange and cute figurines
2. cool and funny memo/pads
3. A buddha
4. Some scrap-stuff (Ribbons, brads, eyelets, in funky colors please)
5. a lot of different buttons in some nice and cheery colors..
6. a fridge magnet, unusual and very silly-cool please
7. some vintage postcards or strange ones
8. cute (handmade) stuffed puppet or animal
9. nice and unusual items that i can use for mij 3D shrines
10. something yummy or a plaything for my lovely cats

thanx for now!

o, and some local sweets to try out are always welcome.....lol

My List:

1. Anything Alcoholics Anonymous related - especially if it is old.
2. Any kind of yarn, except acrylic.
3. Anything knitting related
4. Knitting supplies
5. Anything with pigs
6. Anything with hummingbirds
7. Postcards
8. Dark Chocolate
9. Any kind of beads
10. Vanilla scented candles

Thanks!

1. Ribbon (new or vintage)
2. Buttons (new or vintage)
3. Unusual Postcards
4. ATC's
5. Dark Chocolate
6. Cotton Fabric
7. Craft Magazines
8. Funky Socks
9. Stationary
10. Anything Handmade :)

Oops hit say it before I was done... I meant to add that things don't have to be new... I love vintage thrifted stuff as long as long as it's in good repair so please feel free to thrift my items. :)

hey im late!!!

some of my likes... well i love all things old or vintage. sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking, little birdies or other cutesy animals, anything handmade, chai, weird, fun things. did i say old? if your grandma would like it i probably would too.

My partner (not telling who) for this swap hasn't posted a Wish List yet.......I can't pick out goodies if I don't have a list!! :)

If you haven't posted your list yet, please please please post. :)

Juli

i sent a message to everyone requesting they do that....weird though...when i got my partner it showed just her name..not her screen name...so its a bit confusing for me at least

i'm so excited! have fun everyone!!!

OK HEres my list 1) bookmarks 2) Art Journals Journal with blank pages to paint/sketch?etc in Just starting to try and branch out my art 3) funky/fun pens 4) pretty scrapbooking paper 5) stickers 6) Love any of the Chicken soup for the...scrappers...etc soul (dont have that one in particulr) 7) foam paint brushes 8) sketching pencils/charcoal pencils 9) LOVE Brad doodads etc for scrapbooking 10) card stock any color any heavier weight

Hope this helps. I love scrapbooking/making cards/atcs etc. I am starting to try chalking drawing and stuff so I have NOTHING to get started with it. Was going to check out JoAnn's tomorrow. I love reading, relaxing music like Josh Groban my Favorite, Most '80's music, To be honest I am really really easy and will love anything you wish to send from your heart.

question... this may be obvious but i wanted to just check and clarify because this is my first.... is the partner i get to send things to the one who will be sending me things?

No, the partner you send to is not the partner who sends to you.

hi to my swap partner, this is my mini wish list: 1> expire medium format 120 film or 35mm film. 2>checkered pattern papers 3>polka dot papers 4>vintage fabrics 5>sushi eraser or sashimi eraser 6>an oil tube paint of pastel colour 7>an abstract painting on canvas cloth of 5x7" by my swap partner 8>rubber stamps of leaves and flowers 9>many many eyelets of assorted shapes 10>many many cute buttons...

cheers!thank you

ok, thanks lily :)

1) Hello Kitty Pez dispensers 2) mini Nike water bottle (red/yellow/pink) 3) Cram Cream deco tape 4) small Japanese purse for my handphone 5) DUNKIN' DONUTS. HAHAHA! 6) San-X/Kamio/Crux/Sanrio/Q-Lia lettersets/stationery 7) San-X/Kamio/Crux/Sanrio/Q-Lia STICKER SACKS! 8) many many small cute buttons which i can use to make into earstuds 9) Japanese Zakka magazines/craft books 10) TENORIKUMA or PANDAPPLE stuffs

((: sheaux <3

Hi Jolley: Your package is all ready and will be mailed out on Monday. Please note that it will take a while to get to you because I think Canada Post sends all international mail to a sorting station in Australia first! Lol. Tassy

Question! Can I send more than just the 5 items? I mean, she has a few items that are way under 5 dollars. So this means I could get like 6 items or 7. Let me know please.

Rebecca aka Willow Tree

Willow Tree: From my experience, it is NEVER a problem to send more! I actually sent my partner about 10 items. It just might get you a heart rating too! Just don't be disappointed if you only get 5, since that's all that is required for this swap.

My partner is going to be a very fun and challenging one to buy for! She has some very unique and exciting things on her wishlist! I'm doing my best to get some really nice things together for her but one thing I am bound determined to find seems to be alluding me! This is a very fun swap!

this looks like a fun swap: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/2099

yeah you can send more tha 5 items! Like Butterfly Kisses said...you get heart points! Just hope your partner sednign to you is as fun as you are! I have already sent my package out!

Hi 1. knited purse patterns or anything knitting related 2. anything with Woodstock, the bird on it. 3. postit notes 4. fine tip pens 5. earrings 6. yarn but not acrylic/nylon, etc. 7. magazines about arts and crafts 8. dark chocolate, dark coffee or tea 9. anything red 10. lip balm

anyone recieve yet??? let us know!!!

The person I am sending to asked for something from where I live and they don't live in the US!

If your from TEXAS and I say "peanuts" what do you think of first?

:D

My partner's package is being sent out first thing in the morning! I had a blast putting it together!

Hello, whoever has Chinita, please send her great stuff!! She sent me the BEST package ever. It made me so happy after a very sad weekend. I will do a photo soon, I have to clear the table first!

Grr..The United States postal systems makes me mad! I mailed my package to goodmorninglove in Singapore on February 3. I just checked the tracking status. It just left O'Hara airport in Chicago on the 10th! Chicago is only twelve hours from North Dakota!!! What is going on??? Sharon (goodmorninglove), your package is on it's way. I hope that it doesn't get held by customs or anything. I filled out all the paperwork for it.

Oooh...I love all the Hello Kitty stuff!! Thanks for uploading the pics! It's so exciting to see everything.

Manuela, (Manela)

I normally would like it to be a surprise when I send a swap and the person not know until it gets there. However, this box is going international, so I thought I would let you know it is on it's way today! :)

Enjoy hun!

Rebecca aka Willow Tree

Hey Christen (medesign),

I sent out your package today. It's coming from Michigan, so it might take a little while.

Hope you like it!

Julie

Manuela, I forgot to add that it should be there 4-10 days from todays date ... 2/13/07.

I think it helps to let your swap partner know when package was sent and from where. My package from US to Australia has just arrived today. Thank you so much Kat.Just loved it all. I will post picture up later today

my swap to Nathalie in Belgium went out on Feb12 from Canada, airmail, so it should arrive 10-14 days from that date. hopefully sooner!

i sent mine to Ashley Duval a couple days after the last sign up day. she should have it by now!

I recieved my package from Butterfly Kisses today and it is AMAZING! Everything is perfect :) Now that I've read the comments, I'm curious as to which item you had trouble finding?

dimanche - believe it or not, it was the chocolate bars! I had to drive 25 miles away to the next town over to pick them up at a Walgreens store! Actually, I had to get online just to figure out where to buy the things! LOL

Plus side to the deal, I actually bought a smaller bar for myself and fell in love with the dark chocolate ones! The only downside, if I want another one I'll have to drive 25 miles to get one!

I'm really happy you enjoyed the package! I had a hard time telling myself to stop buying stuff to put in there but I think I learned my lesson when it was time to ship it off! I had alot of fun buying for you and I would love to have you as a partner again!

purplemorgan -- The package was waiting for me when I got home from Mexico. What a nice surprise! I haven't sent mine out yet as I'm fiishing the "something handmade" item.

sheaux - let me know when it gets there...they said 4-7 days but who knows...

I sent my package out to drewzel in Australia today!

Can an item on the list be handmade? Thanks!

I hope so, because a lot of us put \"something handmade\" on our lists - and I sent my partner some handmade postcards...

Natana -- Your package is on the way. Let me know when it gets there.

Thanks. I can\'t wait!

package to heartsnyou went out today from Indiana...hopefully it shouldn\'t take too long to get there. enjoy!

package sent to ma\'ayan (springy)today

Sent my swap to Joy Clark today! :D

anyone recieving???

I have not received anything as of yet.

Not yet....

Nothing here, however the send by date is Feb 25, still plenty of time. :)

Yes, please allow until at least a few days past Feb 25 until you start getting worried. I, however, have received my package!

I received mine today. Thank you soo much Jo. It\'s perfect.

Velveteen Rabbit - I got my package on Tues. Thank you so much - everything is perfect...I esp like the magnets and buttons...I've been busy at work and haven't had a chance to let you know, until now.

Just opened my package 10 minutes again. So happy!
Thanks Lily Lemon!

Ashley (AshMac) your package went out yesterday via priority mail you should have it in a couple of days. Hope you enjoy

i noticed a few people with 1.00 ratings and that their profiles have been deleted...if anyone feels generous and would like to send some items from another persons wishlist please let me know... PM me and i will let you know who will be needing a new partner...

Sent my package to handmadebyvera (Vera) yesterday.... brbbritt0720

I don't mind sending to one extra. I've sent you a PM elizabeth4510

Thank you, Kristina, for the wonderful package of goodies I received on Saturday! Yarn, stationery, buttons, beads, postage stamps, and origami paper! The origami paper just made my day. My 5 year old daughter and I folded 10 things and there is now only 2 sheets of paper left! haha! It was a hit! I loved everything and thank you so much!

hi! due to some post office confusion my package will be sent out asap the morning of 2.26.07. hope you like it baglady! :)

Still nothing yet. Elizabeth send me e-mail if you need some help.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/whole-lotta-swappa/

if you want to, you can click for an invite, but send admins something that will help us see you have the 5 ratio. Perhaps copy and paste. :)

danette aka miachia - your package went out this weekend, you should be getting it in a couple days since we are both in california. hope you like the stuff!!!

Gigi--INCREDIBLE package. I was so excited to receive it this soon! Everything you sent is spot-on and I LOVE the basket! We had been out shopping earlier that day and seen something JUST like it that we ooh-ed and ahhh-ed over and then we came home and it was sitting on my steps! :) All of the items are VERY thoughtful, and I\'m so glad you were my partner! Yay! Thank you!!!

Butterfly Kisses, your package should be arriving any day now! I\'m trying not to panic but a starting to wonder if USPS is delivering via wagon train! Please keep me posted. Thanks. =D

nothing yet for me.

Jolley!!! You totally spoiled me! You totally outdid yourself and I love EVERYTHING!!! I've given up flavoured coffee for lent but I'm going to brew myself a pot on Sunday AND chew on some of those chocolate covered esspresso beans....I hugged those when I saw them....mmmm....I can't wait! I totally LOVE the handmade soap and the bag you knit for it is gorgeous. Wow...I just loved the whole package...you gave me everything I wished for. You are amazing! Thank you SO much I LOVE every little bit of it :o)

~Marianne

I sent my package and my partner should recieve it no later than Thursday.

I haven't recieved anything, but I am anxiously waiting.

Teri

I haven't gotten anything yet :)

Julie, I sent your package out yesterday! I sent it with a delivery confirmation so the PO doesn't loose it or anything :)

AshMac....I'm so glad you like the package.

nothing yet for me either. i think there are about 20 people who haven't sent...right?

i haven't received anything yet

I hope this is one of the swaps where everyone recieves something.

i mailed my package last sunday, just didn't have time to come here to update! :D

I received my package today. It was full of things that smell and taste good. I especially think that the transparent lip balm with a flower inside is very cute and tasty. Thank you Kim.

ANISA,I'm running behind, but will be mailing your package today or Monday. I have to be sure to wrap something very carefully so that it won't break ... ;-) I haven't forgotten you!

hmmm, i havent received anything yet either...

Got my package today from Cassandra, and it is SUPER! :D Anyone who sends me spinning fiber is awesome, and yes, that is, indeed, spinning fiber ... and I'm going to have tons of fun dyeing it all for me, since I have a policy that I have to make something for myself out of gifts. ;) There was also a ton of tea, rubber stamps, and pretty beads in a nice little gift bag ... Thank you so much! I hope everybody gets packages as nice as this. :D I love it all!

graphics_cactus : i've received your package! you wrote my address wrongly, but luckily the postman knew where to find me.. thanks for the goodies! i love everything! :D

Cori: I recived the first package today, and I loved everything, espesially the beautifull card you made. And still it's more to come? I can't wait!

A big thank you to Ong for my wishlist package! It arrived in the mail today! I love everything!! Thank you!! :)

Hugs! juli

JeweledClaws, I got your package about a week ago (I am sorry I just haven't been on) and loved it. And then I used the box to mail to my partner since you had decorated it so pretty!

Cori: I recived the second package today, and it was great! Thank you so much for all the lovely things you sent me!

Joy: Yay, I'm glad you liked my package and that it got there! :D

This was a fun swap. Maybe we should do another ... ;)

is there a lot of people that still have not received anything? I havent gotten anything... How long do I wait before I leave a rating?? I want to be fair at least... What a bummer!

i haven't got anything yet, i don't know who was meant to be sending me something though

Anisa, it is on its way to you, Priority Mail! Enjoy it! It was fun putting together. :)

I haven't received anything yet, but I have it on my calendar to rate the person sending to me on March 13. This allows 14 days travel time from the send by date, not including Sundays.

Yeah, I think two weeks is reasonable. You may also want to contact your partner before leaving a 1 rating, to find out if she may have just sent it a little late or something. I'm still waiting for mine but won't leave a rating just yet.

I sent what I thought was a nice package according to my partner's request, and she rates me 3 but doesn't say why...bummer. It was $10 to send, too! Certainly puts a damper on sending...I won't know if what I think is a great swap is going to be received as a great swap...

Oh well, maybe she'll email me to let me know. I've emailed her offering to make it right if there's something I can correct for her...

bummer

KarlaKC, that's so rude of her not to explain or reply to your email. And not fair if you sent it on time and did your best to meet the swap requirements. A lot of the items on people's lists were open to such wide interpretation, and you are not supposed to rate based on personal taste anyway.

I good fairied someone (a lovely girl, actually)for this swap and had trouble because a lot of the items I couldn't get --- not here in Canada anyway --- for under $5 (that's almost $6 Cdn). I am just happy that she can't rate me! And this after sending way more than $25 worth.

While I enjoyed doing this swap for my assigned partner, I am not sure I would try this one again (with apologies to Elizabeth4510 because it WAS a great idea for a swap, just not so great in execution, which is certainly not her fsult!).

I am also still waiting for mine..

T.

Leeeeeeeeeee???????

I just stared at everything over and over! So many cherries! And shiny bottle caps (my first, other than one I got in a matchbox)! And brads!!!! many many many Speachless! <3 heart :)

On another note, I did like this swap. So much so, that all I hear from my mother is how she needs so many things to craft with. She is a new crafter. Thus, because of this swap, I am having a mini wish list swap with her to help her buld her stock! I want her to enjoy crafts, I know in return there will be something, but that's not where my heart is, it's in knowing she is smiling! Thank you for the swap, the idea and the learning experience, pretaining to the "do's and "don'ts" of swapping. :) If it's ok, I might just hold a WLS swap like this one! Or you can elizabeth! :)

I truely hope everyone gets their swap in! Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you!

Dear Willow Tree, I am so glad that I made you happy. I had great plans, and started shopping early; but then I got overwhelmed by various things. Suddenly I realized that I was past the date, and my work schedule does not allow mailing 3 days of the week, so then I was REALLY screwed! I was very lucky that Joann's sales happened to coincide with a lot of the things you like!

I wasn't really sure what you meant by bottle caps, but they looked cute, so I figured you could always pass them on if they were not what you meant!

Lee

You hit bottle caps right on the head! I have been wanting some to use in projects but never would get any for myself. It's always like that though, I buy for everyone else and leave myself to last or I put it back when I'm at the register!:D Really though, you did great! The world would be a great place if we weren't all human! What I mean is because we are human, there are things out of our control! I understand fully, I can't control my health! Don't we loveeeee sales! Woohoo!

Tassy, thank you for your response. I was late in sending (6 business days) so yes, Anisa's rating of 3 is TECHNICALLY correct. She did go back and comment on my rating, indicating that it was late, but then goes on to elaborate of how I sent a bath sponge that was "brown with age" or something to those words. I did not send anything brown with age as the bath items I sent to her were brand new. The sponge was white on one side, blue on the other when I sent it. I also sent a very nice tea cup and saucer. But as I think about it, perhaps she didn't want such a fine tea cup and saucer (and I mean that sincerely, not in a derogatory way) because she did indicate in her wish list that she would enjoy and tea or coffee cup...perhaps she would have liked something more...rustic. Perhaps she didn't like the separate box within the shipping box that I packaged it in to help protect it because it had my son's scribbling all over it... I don't know. I found her wish list short and vague here in the forum and I did my best to send her things from her wish list. Obviously my efforts were not appreciated, and she must not have liked anything I sent to her, because I still have not received a "thank you" from her. She never acknowledged that she received it, but only sent off a quick rating when she received it two days after I mailed it.

Like you, I'm not so sure I'd do this again. I received a lovely package from the girl given my name. Perhaps I tried too hard in sending nice things to my partner.

Hey, if you don't receive anything from your partner in a week or two, let me know! I'll send you a package to make up for hers. I hope she comes through for you, though. Better she send late, than not at all, huh? :)

ok, i still have not recd anything... I even sent a nice little email, but never got a response. why even mark it sent, if it has not been? I was real excited about this swap, and my list was not anything expensive, hard to find, difficult to interpret... it really infuriates me. anyone else still waiting? well, i wlll rate her this week, not sure that does any good anyway, because they still participate in the swaps, and they still get away with not sending anything!! That sucks!!

KarlaKC: I think that some people won't be happy no matter what you do. It's up to you, but, were I in your shoes, I would certainly put a counter-explanation in my profile for everyone to see. Take care - T.

omigshim: Don't give up yet. I am still waiting for mine too but I usually don't give up until 4 weeks have gone by. Sometimes the mail is just too darn slow.

I can tell you that, as a host of several swaps, I definitely check profiles and ratings. A friend of mine who also hosts is doing the same. We have both started keeping lists of known flakers. Automatic ban if any of these people try to join our swaps. So there are consequences for not sending. Which is why it is so important to rate people. (And sometimes giving someone a 1 will get a really quick response from them, especially if they really do care!) Good luck. T.

It sucks that so many people are having negative experiences with this swap -- although that's really just one of the dangers of Swapbot, since it's so easy to join and not so easy to screen people. I really loved the idea of this swap, though.

There is an option on Swapbot for having private swaps (vs. public swaps that everyone can sign up for), though, so if we wanted to do it again, we could make it private and email the sign-up password and swap URL only to people who sent something for the last swap.

Would anyone be interested in something like that? :D

Still waiting on mine.....

JeweledClaws: I would be interested, as long as we have plenty of time to send...April is starting to really fill up for me!

KarlaKC: Thanks for offering to be my swap fairy! My partner is sending from Singapore so I think I will give it some more time. T.

You're welcome, Tassy! Yes, coming from Singapore will take a little extra time. I'm sure it'll arrive for you! Let us know when it does! :)

Hugs!

Yeah, the send-date should be fairly well in the future if we do another mini wishlist swap ... I hate having to rush. ;D

JeweledClaws, I would be interested! I loved this swap!

However, I never found out if my prtner (drewzel) received her package...

I would be interested too! I had fun putting together stuff for my partner. Count me in!

I would also be interested in a private swap. I always feel like I'm taking a risk with the public swap-bot swaps.

I'm starting to lean toward the private swap idea, too. I didn't get anything for this one yet......... (sigh)

I can angel a person or two if anyone hasn't recieved. Please contact me though and don't just leave it here (I sometimes forget to check older swaps)

I would love to do a private swap also. Have not received anything yet either.....

I got my package today from Australia... Drewzel... WOW!!!!!!! Can you feel the hug I'm sending your way right now?? :) Every single little item is so perfect. Thank you! xox

All right, I've created a private Mini Wishlist swap. :D If you happen to see this message and don't get an invite to the swap, I may have missed inviting you -- private message me for the swap URL and the password!

It's almost been a month and I haven't heard anything from my partner. I hope it's not because she didn't like it. :(

Sheaux, thanks so much for the great package of goodies! I have posted a pic. T.