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At Your Own Risk-Pick 2-Newbie Friendly Swap Intl

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Swap Coordinator:ellawitch (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:45
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:April 21, 2007
Date items must be sent by:May 2, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I remember being a newbie and waiting for swaps I could do to get rated. So here's one for all the newbies out there.

Pick TWO different items from the following list and send it to your partner. All these items are not too expensive to buy or ship.

-A fat quarter -A card of buttons -A roll of ribbon -A yard of lace -6 skeins of embroidery floss -A rubber stamp -A sheet of rub-on or sticker letters -A useful handmade item (like a needlebook, bookmarks, etc. - something that isn't just decoration but can be used)

This swap is open to all newbies and even those swappers with ratings. I am not going to be ban happy on this one, unless it's someone I know to be a known scammer or you have really suspect ratings (like all ones). i will be checking things, like profiles are all filled out and that your links work.

Here's why I call it "At Your Own Risk" swap. If you don't get something from your partner I will not be swap-fairy-ing this swap. But if you do get stiffed, I will heartily recommend, if you are able to, filing a mail fraud claim with the post office and will give you the information to do just that. I am not sure if it is able to be done internationally though.

I think this is a great way to get some new swappers into the fold and have some fun doing it. Let's get swapping!

EDITED ADDITION: If mailing to another country, do not use surface mail to mail your item. It takes very long to arrive and that is not fair to your partner. Please mail Airmail if mailing out of the country. Thanks!

Discussion

fairykiss 04/ 1/2007 #

I just wanted to say that I think that this is a great idea. I know that newbies must be nervous about signing up with the fear of being banned or just being a new person on this site. Thanks for taking the chance on them, because to all of you newbies out there... this is so addictive! I hope everyone has a great time with this and WELCOME :)

ellawitch 04/ 1/2007 #

i was new not so long myself and i just think there are alot of good swappers out there who just want to be given a chance to get in the game : )

Pink 04/ 2/2007 #

What is a mail fraud claim?

user7286 04/ 2/2007 #

this is so great!! I wasn't allowed to join a swap because I was new... which is so frusterating!! How're you supposed to get a rating if your not allowed to join anything!! I am so excited about joining Swap-bot!! This kind of stuff is so right up my alley!

Thanks ladies!!

Liz 04/ 2/2007 #

Just found you guys and can't wait to be "known". There are so many great ideas out there - I wanna play!

MAM 04/ 4/2007 #

Looking forward to this swap, should be a fun one and a great chance for us newbies to get some ratings (and maybe even some hearts).

Question, what is a "fat quarter"? I'm guessing it has to do with quilting/fabrics perhaps, but I wasn't entirely sure on that one. Figured I'd ask.

ellawitch 04/ 9/2007 #

from a quilting site: Fat Quarter: a common fabric measurement in the US. Fat quarters are pre-cut pieces of cloth, approximately 18" x 22"

yowell 04/10/2007 #

Hi, i've signed up for this it's a good idea to help us 'newbies' get started can we do an ATC for this? ...and what do you mean by getting hearts?

ellawitch 04/11/2007 #

well, there's nothing in the description that calls for an atc. you can send one extra but it is not one of the two items you have to choose to send to your partner

as for the hearts, that refers to ratings - a person can be given a heart in addition to the rating.

user7694 04/17/2007 #

I just wanted to say thanks for letting us newbies do this. Could someone please explain what atc is?

ellawitch 04/18/2007 #

i will let someone else explain it as i don't think i would explain it right but just so we are clear, an atc is not something you are required to send for this swap. you must send two items off the list posted in the swap description. thanks!

user7773 04/19/2007 #

Hey everyone, i just joined & signed up for this swap... very excited! But wot do i do now... help for a newbie, please! :)

iKitten 04/20/2007 #

i'm excited about this! it'll be my first swap! should we include a note or letter with the package?

squishy622 04/21/2007 #

How fun! Can't wait to start swapping... thanks for the opportunity!

user7363 04/21/2007 #

I am looking forward to putting a little pakcage together, it will be fun to choose which items to send.

ellawitch 04/21/2007 #

Yes ikitten, i do recommend including a note in your package - let your partner know which swap it is for and your name (as well as your swapbot name). i think this will be a fun swap!

MAM 04/23/2007 #

carol, your package went out today! Enjoy!

1CrazyQuilter 04/23/2007 #

Alison i sent your package today.

chickenlil7000 04/24/2007 #

...( assuming a very goofy bad gypsy fortuneteller impression) Linda, I see a uniformed man with a package for you in the very near future...

TriviumLady 04/25/2007 #

Diana,

I put your package in the mail this morning. You MUST let me know if you find it enjoyable; I know I certainly enjoyed putting it together for you!

user7417 04/25/2007 #

I just got an awesome package from ikitten! And I am working hard on my partners package :)

yowell 04/26/2007 #

chickenlil7000 - your package was posted airmail today....enjoy:)

user7799 04/26/2007 #

I love my package Pam! I will take a pict and upload it tonight! Thank You!

user7363 04/26/2007 #

I sent your package out today, Amy!

yowell 04/26/2007 #

Belleonora...i recieved your package today it was wonderful! loved the ribbon, thank you so much. just a note.. there was no street address on the envelope so by luck it arrived at my inlaws house! would hate for it to have got lost!!

user7694 04/26/2007 #

Allison in NJ. Sorry, don't know your "other" name. Just wanted to let you know that I got your package and wanted to say that I love it! Thanks so much! I am getting my partners package together and will send it Mon. Sorry for the delay.

lostangl

amybree 04/26/2007 #

Nettieboops- your package was mailed today

user7799 04/26/2007 #

Alison in NJ is me. Glad you liked it :)

florian 04/27/2007 #

cherrythepig your package was sent thuesday from norway

user6177 04/27/2007 #

Danelle your package should arrive early next week. Hope you like..I enjoyed doing this. Linda

user7698 04/27/2007 #

florian- your package got airmailed to Norway today.

amybree 04/28/2007 #

Oops, I think I put the wrong name on my image that I uploaded. I believe it's from Karenay...but I could still be wrong. Thank you!

user6664 04/30/2007 #

yowell, I'm glad you liked your package. :) I can't understand I forgot the street address...Scary! :/

squishy622 04/30/2007 #

fivegallonbucket~ thanks for the fun goodies! gigi~your package will be in the mail tomorrow!

user3457 05/ 1/2007 #

Knittygurl, your package is on it's way! Hope you LOVE it =).

user7773 05/ 1/2007 #

pumkinseedmama... your package is on its way! :)

user7350 05/ 1/2007 #

1 crazy quilter your package is on its way. shipped from West Canada it will take approx 1 week. Hope you like it!GG

user7363 05/ 1/2007 #

yay! Amy, glad you got the stuff!

Karenay 05/ 1/2007 #

I didn't see that anyone had explained an atc to Lostangl, so here goes: An ATC (Artist Trading Card) is 2.5" x 3.5", the size of a typical playing card which is where the standard for the size comes from. Originally they were altered playing cards but, now they actually sell the blank ATCs for altering. There are tons of websites where you can get ideas for ATCs. Just google it.

Karenay 05/ 1/2007 #

Amybree, Ulibarri is my last name but, hey, whatever works!!! I checked out the flower arrangements on your flickr site. GORGEOUS!!!

user7661 05/ 2/2007 #

hey... just wanted to post and say to nazca that i posted your package from australia today! Hope you like it :)

user7417 05/ 2/2007 #

Starwatcher - a package is headed your way from Ohio!

Starwatcher 05/ 2/2007 #

Ellawitch, a package is headed your way from Oregon!

(Pinkie, thanks for your note - I'll keep my eye out for the package!)

PattyJ 05/ 2/2007 #

Shannon, Your envelope is on the way from Okinawa, Japan. Sorry, I mailed it through the US military postal service, so it will look quite ordinary. Also, I think I put the Easy-Peasy swap name on the outside, but now you know which swap!

Patty J.

user3457 05/ 3/2007 #

Nazca, received your swap. Thank you!

TriviumLady 05/ 4/2007 #

Kelly,

I received your package today. Thanks so much for the two items, and then some!

TriviumLady

florian 05/ 5/2007 #

Angie B, i recived your package to day. i love the LOST bookmark. Thank you.

JaneR 05/ 5/2007 #

SwimGirl, your package went out on Wednesday, I hope you like it! :-)

I received my swap from nettieboops and oh my gosh, she sent me this amazing felted purse in a beautiful color and a gorgeous ball of yarn. I am so happy! Thank you, nettieboops!

MAM 05/ 6/2007 #

Terri G, not sure what your username is, but I received the goodies this past week (I was on vacation all week, so I had a lovely pile of packages to open last night). Love them!! Wow! Can't wait to put it all to good crafty use!

user7350 05/ 7/2007 #

Amy thank you for your package that i received today. Items you sent me will be very useful... :)

user7698 05/ 8/2007 #

Patty, I received your package yesterday. It was great, Thank you so much.

lvpoohbr2 05/ 9/2007 #

I see that Diana was my swap partner. She has yet to send anything. Her name on the list is still marked not yet sent. I'm a newbie and not sure what to do. What a disappointment. My first swap and I get stiffed. Should I wait or should I just give her a 1?

chickenlil7000 05/ 9/2007 #

Yowell- just wanted to let you know that I haven't stiffed you on a rating, the package just hasn't arrived yet. There's probably someone using it as a doorstop down at the post office...lol.I will let you know as soon as it gets here.

yowell 05/ 9/2007 #

chickenlil7000 - please let me know if you get your package, it was posted airmail from Scotland on 27th April! I have proof of posting from the Post Office so I'll chase it up if I have to. Don't want you to be disapointed...keep in touch. x

user7766 05/ 9/2007 #

I also new and never recieved anything and it says Janice (who was supposed to send to me) never did. How long do you usually wait before leaving feedback on something like this?

chickenlil7000 05/ 9/2007 #

Yowell- we can give it the rest of the week before we should get concerned. Sometimes things just take a little longer to hop the pond, so to speak. Ya never know, it could be in the post today. I'm remaining optimistic.

MAM 05/ 9/2007 #

LvPoohBr2 and Nicole Solo, its only been 7 days since the deadline to send, so you might want to message the person that was supposed to send to you, see where the package is coming from (ie. overseas) and when it was sent and how they sent it. Keep in mind, they were allowed to send on the 2nd, and it may just still be in transit. Just my two cents.

lvpoohbr2 05/ 9/2007 #

I have contacted her through the link at the top of her profile marked "contact through forum" I have not received a response and she is still listed as "not sent". I guess this is what I get for joining an "At your own risk swap" I should have known better. :(

user7766 05/ 9/2007 #

Same here PoohBr! Hopefully other swaps will be more fun

nazca 05/10/2007 #

I received thank you honeybunny

Starwatcher 05/19/2007 #

Pinkie, I received your package a while ago - sorry for being so late to post - it is terrific! You are a super swapper that went way beyond what was listed. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness!

ellawitch 05/20/2007 #

i just wanted to let you all know that i too have contacted the non-senders with no luck. more than once. i am so sorry you got flaked on. keep me posted and if i hear something i will let you know too!

user7766 05/20/2007 #

thanks for trying ella, i guess it happens, right? I still am liking swapbot :)

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