This sounds like a lot of fun. And this will probably be one of my last swaps untill after I recover from more surgery in June. I wish I was around for the last three. I went back and looked at the postings and it looks like ya'll had a great time. Thanks HeatherS

I am so glad you decided to jump back in, Postmuse! This sounds like a great swap! xoxo

Thank you Rachel :-) I am going to go reeeeeal slow, though. I am such a nervous nora about mail getting lost.

And HeatherS.... this swap is soooo much fun! You get a bunch of smiles in the mail.

I'm betting it will be. Do you mind me asking about you Jumping back in? Are u ok?

Yeah good to see you about! nice formatting ;P

I would sign up if we didn't have a bit of a family medical thing going on here....

Did I do something wrong in the formatting???? I used the fancy little converter you posted in the Forum, Cloverst

And HeatherS.... I was getting discouraged by my mail not arriving when I expected it to arrive and the anxiety of not knowing where it was made me crazy and very unhappy. There were other issues, too, but the mail anxiety was the main issue. I'm trying to learn to let it go :-) Very little mail gets lost.... really.... just moves slow sometimes.

YAY--I'm in for round 4, glad you decided to play hostess again, PostMuse! :O)

So, how do you know if your partner actually sent something from each category? I mean, couldn't the person just send all black things to their 5 partners without any way of tracking that?

Yes, it could happen that someone sends all from one category, however it is more fun to try to find something from every category. I'm wicked precise with keeping track of addresses, partners, and when envelopes are received, but I for sure won't be paying attention to if all 5 categories were used by each swapper. I think the majority try to find something from each category, or at least they have in the last 3 rounds.

I love this swap. It is very cheap and easy and fun!- but what I like the most is the challenge to think up something for each of the categories. It challenges my creativity.

The flip side is that it's very cool to see how your partners interpret the categories. Last swap I received 3 orange items, - all very different. Thanks for hosting once again.

I just love these quik swaps.,,,,

Yeah!!! I'm going to play again too!!! I liked this one, lol!

Hi Postmuse, I understand too. I'm sitting here waiting for things too lol. And when you don't know who it's coming from it could be out of the country which makes it harder to wait for it if you don't know that it's coming that far lol. I know when making swaps we might start putting in that you need to let the partner know where it's coming from. That is always an option. I know some like to make it a surprise. I do like surprises too so it's hard either way to decide how to make a swap up.

This sounds like a lot of fun! I'm joining even though I swore I wasn't going to sign up for nay more for a while--I'm weak! :)

I advise to also put the swap name and your username on the outside of the envelope--I got an empty envie recently with no ID on it except the person's real name and address in the return label--took a while to track her down in all of my many ongoing swaps here and in Yahoo. I didn't have a clue what was supposed to be in it. What a pain! One more reason for me not to sign up for so many! ;)

And on that note also--pack your items well! Use cardboard or padded envies and fork over the extra 13cents for unmachineable mail surcharge--it's worth it if the ATC or whatever makes it through in one piece. Regular paper envies with any lumps or protrusions don't have a chance against the machinery in your local postal distribution center! I'll be making my own envelopes now out of cardstock to try to reduce loss from mangling!

Cyn

Hi!

It's one thing to put your user name on the outside of the envelope but I do not think you should say, 'earring swap' for example. I was in a swap where someone (not me) wrote what the item was and several envelopes arrived empty (it was also a 5 partner swap). If one were ripped, okay, but more than one? I think someone saw what was in there and took them out. I used to put the swap name on the outside but won't now if it gives away what's inside to anyone who might have sticky fingers. Sad we have to think of that isn't it? :O)

I've enjoyed #3, so why not #4

i just sent my items for #3 and now i can't wait to send them for #4!

3 was a lot of fun, Postmuse! I, too, am glad you are hosting this one also! As for worrying about the mail making it or not, I have found that by entering a bunch of swaps, lots of things come in the mail so if a few are missing I'm not going to be terribly sad over it. I try to frame both outgoing and incoming as "random acts of kindness - with a theme" so that there is little stress involved. I just make sure that I have enough time to fulfill my obligation and then not worry about the rest. at least that is how it works for me. (I am a newbie in this group but have been participating in swaps in other groups for 2 years now. Some things have arrived WAY late, but they are the exception. I know that the people I HAVE met through swaps have been wonderful, kind, very upbeat people and I'm glad to be one of them!

I participated in the last one, and I really tried to make my items interesting. I even did my best to send a card that went along with the category. I sent fabic, recipes and spices, tags papers etc, (in one envy) and I don't remember what else. I did recieve a wonderful package from one partner in the UK, who sent something from each category! It was a marvelous package. I got another envelope, that I'm not sure what it was, the person did not send a note or anything, I just assumed that it was something "unusual" Anyway, I just want to clarify something. In the first part of the description you say that something light and easy, with just one stamp is ok, but might not pass "muster". Then down aways, you give examples of possible items, things that are small light, like a cartoon, an article, a button or beads, shiny paper is ok. So which is it that we need to send? A tiny package, or a simple letter? I love this swap, once I figured out, but now I am seeing something like a mixed message. Am I misunderstanding something? susi

just a question, again, lol...does everyone see stargazers comment in HUGE letters? I can hardly read it! Not a complaint, just curious if there is something wrong with my 'puter! susi

I see stargazer's text in huge letters, also. It's hard to read! LOL

ok, it's not just me then... I wonder if stargazer knows it's like that? also, I have a suggestion... when you get your envys ready, write the name of the swap on the OUTSIDE of the evelope, as well as the inside, makes things easier to help do rating! I keep envelopes, and sometimes I don't remeber who sent what. I should probably find a system to do this, but I know that when I write the name and the DATE it's due (I'm trying to do that now) it helps alot! susi

Hi again, Susi!

Please see my post above about writing swap names on the outside of envelopes... :O)

Well, I'm in Detroit. Got a few minutes before we head out to dinner, and then to see Clapton (oh my goodness, I am so excited)!

Susi, send a letter or small item.... totally up to you. I usually end up going the one ounce but usually only just going over. I think if I put one less tiny item in those envelopes I'd stay at the one stamp!

I think what most people like in this swap is the unexpected. You have no idea what is going to be in that envelope, unlike many swaps when you sign up for a specific item. You really can't go wrong with whatever you send :-)

Susie, good idea about the envelopes. Lots of time I forget who sent what by the time we can rate our sender. And, the large print on that comment was too much. Gave me a headache.

I don't agree about putting the swap name on the outside of the envelope if it tells what's inside the envelope. Too risky for items to be stolen (I guess by the someone working the post office, which is awful). I was one of a few people who rec'd a ripped envelope with nothing inside in a swap where the person had written what was inside the envelope on the outside. I heard that was not the only swap in which something like that happened. For this swap, 'lots of mail', I guess it'd be fine to write that on the outside. :O)

Susi,

I bought little $1.00 journal books and a small calendar to keep up with my trades (I'm in too many, I think, but I love it). I put the swap name and who I send what to and then I just write the name and item in when I receive something for that swap. When it's time to do ratings, your info should all be on one page. :)

There's a number at the end of the Swap-bot URL code. Maybe we should put that swap number on the outside of our envelopes?

Kiki, I think you raise a really good point about not putting something on the envelope that identifies the contents if it has monetary value. I am not so concered that putting "lots of mail" on the envelope is a problem. But I think Postmuse makes it clear that there should be a note on the inside with the name of the swap, the category, and your user name. She has it in bold, after all! So, how hard is it to open the envelope to find out what's in it?

As for keeping track of who sent you stuff for rating time, I've taken to posting a message on the swap message board whenever I receive something, and if I have the sender's e-mail address, I send them a message too. That way, when it comes time to rate, it's easy to just search my own posts to be reminded of things. I did not invent that technique, I might add! Several other people have said they do that too. It is helpful, and it's fun to read people's comments about the things they received.

So am I understanding correctly.

Each partner will get 1 item from each cateogry?

Or EACH partner gets an item from one of the categories like there's a chance I will be the partner that will get 5 black items? lol

hELP!

There is no way to control what item goes to each participant so, yes, you could get all five items from the same category. In the last round one participant has received 4 items from one category. If there was a way to make it so that people did get an item from each category, we would go for it, but there isn't. It is all a matter of chance.

So what if we have a perverted mind? lol Cause I just thought of something personal but CLEAN, but thought it was a crack up and I would laugh my butt off if I got what I am thinking up. Would that affend anyone?

Sorry lol

There is a swap on here for "swap cards" Swap cards are little business card sized cards that have your user name, real name and email address It also has a place for you to write in the swap name and the date sent. I think I may make myself some of these and start including them into my swap packages. You will not need to try to keep envelopes or such, it would have all the info you needed right on the card. Just a suggestion.

HeatherS,

Wouldn't offend me. I have somewhat of a strange sense of humor, to say.

Marcia

I have a story to go with the "something personal" category, but y'all will have to wait until Lots of Mail #5 to hear it :-)

lol

Well if i get you marcia i'll send it than lol

**********If you want to be on an email list of the swaps that I start please email me. This way when I start a new swap I will email everyone on that list.*************

Just a note to anyone watching the participant list. I will not remove anyone from the swap until the swap closes to prevent known flakes from signing up with a different username.

I'm sorry but I have to drop out.

Glad newbies are welcome!!

Not only are new swappers welcome, they are encouraged to join this swap! You get to send to lots of people and the cost is very low. Plus, if you really get into the swap, you can get lots of hearts in your ratings :-) Hearts are for when the sender goes above the swap requirements, but that doesn't mean spending more money. It often means including a lovely note that shows you read your partners' profile. Wicked fun swap! Thank you for joining LeeAnn!

Thank you for inviting new swappers. I appreciate that so much! I am really looking forward to this swap. It sounds like a lot of fun. I like Marcia's idea of "swap cards" and plan on creating one for myself. Thanks for the idea, Marcia. Terry

Always happy to have new swappers in this swap :-)

Just a note to everyone... I pay very close attention to the participant list and I keep data on ratings history for every participant. If ratings start to slip, I make note and will message the participant. If I don't hear back, that participant is added to my watch list and I will remove them when the swap sign-up closes.

Heather, why are you dropping out. i would like your perverted idea. Not much offends me. Mainly the f word but not much else.

I'm also a newbie and am looking forward to this swap. Thanks. It's fun to try to figure out neat things to send.

This is my first swap, and I'm really looking forward to trying it out. I've always loved mail and having pen pals, and the five themes look like they'll inspire a lot of creative ideas. Thanks for starting this round, PostMuse!

This is also my first swap looking foward to it. Hmmmm now to come up with one thing from each theme

All my stuff is ready to go. The only category I duplicated was something bright. I hope everyone likes their stuff. I made it all :)

Alisha

Partners are assigned. Happy swapping!

hello everyone! I am new, but signed up for this swap! I am excited about it! I have been trading for years and love it! So I hope everyone likes the goodies I send them! Thanks- chris

I'm a newb but very excited about my first swap. Thanks for letting us participate!

Jennifer, SassyBird, Starlitebrite, Jenny, Nicamo I sent your packages today

These "Lots of Mail" swaps are my favorite:-) Thank you so much Post Muse for organizing them for all of us!!!!! Mail is heading to erin, ddmaree, bebe_luv, jane and jennyGr8

There are 12 countries represented in this swap. We have participants from;

• Australia
• Canada (2 in British Columbia, 1 in New Brunswick, 5 in Ontario, and 1 in Quebec for total of 9 in Canada)
• Czech Republic
• France
• Germany
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Malaysia
• Netherlands
• UK (3 in England)
• USA (Alabama, Arizona (2), Arkansas, California (18), Colorado, Florida (5), Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois (2), Indiana (2), Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland (2), Massachusetts (4), Michigan (2), Missouri (3), Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey (2), New York (2), North Carolina (2), Ohio (5), Oklahoma, Oregon (6). Pennsylvania (*5), Tennessee (3), Texas (5), Virginia, Washington (4**), West Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, and 1 FPO address ending up in Japan for a total of 91 players in US)

We will be keeping the postal services all over the world quite busy :-)

Thank you all very much for participating. I am going to open a Round 5 later this weekend!

This is one of my favorite swaps (notecards are in first place, usually), and I think I've got it down this time around! I've actually located something for each category that I'm really happy about! So I got stuff ready today to post on Monday...that means carniemichelle, KVDesigns, Ninety, Melonie, and TiaBel, one of your five will be starting out the first of the week.

I just left the post office where I mailed off packages for Brooke, Lulubird6, Tsampa, Morgraine, and Stummi Cakes. I hope you all enjoy your little surprises!

Had the postage and couldn't wait...dropped off my five this evening!

Hi all! Suefitz, Annette, JuliW, Tryph and Cakes your items are on the way!

Anna

Thank you, Brooke, for the great post cards! Love vintage ones and the one from where you play Irish pennywhistle is cool, too! This swap is so much fun!! :O)

betherann, tsampa, morgraine, dodgeramchic and chickpea your mail is on it's way. =)

wow this was fun, i hope my swappies love the things i made for them! whimsicalone, nursy, special k, heide c, and PinkGeek- your stuff is on the way!!!!!!

Sorry got distracted and hit sent. Dorthakay B, Sallie Barnes, Janice P, Cheryl C and Faye B I sent all packages today. Hope you like them carol

Motes, I got your something springy today!!! Thanks heaps! I love the envies!! <3

Cathy, citizeblue, Rose, Vlcatko, and brittercat,

Your envelopes are in the mail!

Patty J. 8-)

Sent all mine out yesturday & got Brooke's today!

ok, newbie question- do I leave a rating by posting in the comment box of the user's profile?

I finally have all of my letters done and ready to go! I will be sending out today to: rnwannabe,AlishaMitchum,Brandi~ohio~,Cakes, and labrynth83!

Stummi Cakes, I'm new too, but I saw in the Forums that the rating system becomes available 7 days after the swap date. So it'll still be a while until you can start rating your packages.

LindzSaleh, Kimberly, -YS-, GrannieEv, & agildedglass your envies are in the mail.

Kiki, Saor, Betherann, Betzi, and Nytesong...your envelopes are in the mail. I hope you like what I sent. This was fun. Can't wait for the next one! Terry

Brandi~Ohio~, suefitz, annette, Juli W., and Cakes - Canada Post received your letters today!

Jennifer, SassyBird, 1CrazyQuilter, Jenny Young,and puddy, your envelopes went out yesterday :) I hope that you like them :)

Ninety, Melonie,TiaBel,SwimGirl,KVDesigns Your swap is on the way from Alabama Hope you enoy them

YIKES, I just noticed that there are two people using the name 'Kiki'!! Maybe I should change mine to Kiki from NH or something. Anyway, I'll be sending to MonkeysInk, theycalledaction, mpontalba, lostinthesparks and carniemichelle today. Hope you enjoy what I'm sending to you! :O)

Amity, PamBartlow, TiaBel, SwimGirl, and KVDesigns your items are on the way coming form Canada.

thanks chickapea.

Nytesong, I received your spring-y floral tea today. Thanks a bunch! I can't wait to try it out!

Aerochik, elizabeth-of-course, cindynub, halloweenie, and porcelina, your envelopes are going out today. Fun swap and really quite the challenge! (Sorry about the large dark print on the earlier message - I have no idea why the computer did that - and I hope it doesn't do it to this message also...)

brittercat, ArtIndulgence, citizenblue - your mail went out last week. Vlcatko, Patty J., - your mail went out today!

cindynub, I received your mail yesterday. Thank you so much!

Happy swapping all!

Motes, I received my spring-y flowers today. Thank you so much.

Posted to Kiki, nytesong,Betherann,dodgeramchic & chickpea.

Sparklebluefaery, Ellen, baglady, jodi, and lalalauren54- Your packages are out in the mail to ya! Enjoy!

Ok! I have my envelopes ready to go...I think I didn't follow directions though. I sent an item from each category to all five of my partners. Oh! Well! That will make them more fun to receive!

Take care! Brandi~Ohio

Cakes, JuliW and Vanessa I sent your envelopes off yesterday! Hope you enjoy them. Alisha and Brandi I have yours ready to go and will post them tomorrow. :)

Cakes, JuliW and Vanessa I sent your envelopes off yesterday! Hope you enjoy them. Alisha and Brandi I have yours ready to go and will post them tomorrow. :)

Baglady, Yuna, Kami, Jodi and lalalauren - My goodies are on the way to you tomorrow - packed and waiting to go (from Canada)

Erin, Amity, Pam Bartlow, JennyGr8 and SwimGirl: Your envelopes were mailed today! Hope everyone likes their goodies! KV

Tia Bel, Thank you for the BRIGHTS that you sent to me! I am sure I will be able to make a lot of ATCs or use the findings in my altered arts! Thanks again, KV

Brooke, received your great postcards! I love the Pasadena one, it's pretty cool!

Kristina, cath51, murmel, silverwing, and and Tiff12398, your packages are all in the mail. I so hope, that you enjoy them.

mpontalba got my card today Thank you puppys,cat and butterflies All of my favorite Michelle

I sent mine today to: Eva, Alisha, Rebecca R., Vanessa, & Lola! Enjoy!

theycalledaction, kiki, postmuse, lostinthesparks and stummi cakes, your mail is on the way today! enjoy!

Hi - Brand new here and this is my FIRST swap. Mail went to Kari in WI, Michelle in Md., Kathy in KY, Gen in OR and Anna in IN. I hope you all like what I sent ... I was very nervous about it.

Evelyn in MD

Urban Exotic, I *LOVE your package! I took pics and put them on my blog: http://artindulgence.blogspot.com/

My package is going out tomorrow!

Aack I'm running late...will send mine out tomorrow to brooke, noa, anna, ali, and cadri.

Brooke, LuluBird6, Morgraine, and Chickpea, your packages went out yesterday. I was sick as a dog, and couldn't get to the post office, so they went in my mailbox on the eve of the 9th.

Tsampa, yours are also on their way, sent last week from the post office.(international)

Nytesong, I got your package yesterday, and I cannot wait to try the hibiscus tea! Yum! And the embellishments were adorable!

whimsicalone, nursy, Chanel, special k and Penny Arcade. Your mail went out to you yesterday (on the 10th) Sorry I didn't post until now... had a late night last night. Hope you all enjoy your goodies!

Jennifer, Starlitebright, fromthepines, carol and Nicamo - your items went out yesterday. sorry didn't have time to post but getting ready for my holiday to the beach! hope you all enjoy! Cheers, SassyBird

Murmel, I received your beautiful local postcards today. I love them, to say nothing of the wonderful foreign stamps on the envelope. :-) Thanks much! Terry

Mine just went out today, and I'm already starting to receive goodies!

lostinthesparks yours got here today and now I have to go see that lol Thank you

I got something bright from Murmel. Thank you - great choice of cards. I love sunflowers.

Rec'd 'black' cat earrings and two buttons (the pin/badge kind) from stummi cakes--thanks!! :O)

Brooke, PostMuse, lulubird6, tsampa and stummi cakes all your stuff was sent off on the 10th. I hope you like them.

I had lots of fun putting them together.=)

Chickpea thank you for the flowers and the magazine. I liked the flower you put in it and it has some fun articles.

Nytesong thank you for the tea it smells wonderful!!!

Sorry it took me so long to post.

terry...i got your something personal..the letter was so cool...now i'm all wondering just who the writer was and who he was sending it to ....thanks!

monkeysink your got here today The soap smells so good. I will let you know when I try it. Thank You

Kiki from NH I love the earrings Fav color and all Thank You Michelle

I've already received envelopes from Anna, Tryph and Gen. Thank you all! : )

Kathy from KY.... Thank you so much for the article! I loved it! I have family from your area that I only see every June at the family reunion at Carter Caves! :) Thank you so much! Anna

dodgeramchic and morgraine! thank you for mailing me! it will take some time to get here, but dont worry about it, it always arrives in the end :>

noa

Great bits of local and personal from Brooke today! Love the McCool postcard and the old Pasadena card is very cool.

Oh, and another wonderful envelope of goodness from lulubird6! Black serendipity squares and strips! I think I'll be using them tonight in a few ATCs I've been designing in my head. Thank you!

I received my "Black" item today from monkzardo, today, it was an ATC and I love it! Thanks Liz!

I got a cool vintage type card today from Terry for something local. Thank you I love postcards.

Got my envy of goodies form Anna over the weekend. YOu did great for your first swap.

I received wonderful packages from 1) Monica K, 2) Faye B., 3) Sallie "Sparky", and 4) Carol C, so far. Wow, this was the first time I joined in this kind of swap. Really enjoyed it. Thanks so much. I got something black (Earl Grey Black) and (Fabric Pin kit), Something spring-y (flower stickers), something Bright (folder with fabic in it).
Oh, and all my packages went out last week.

Elizabeth, I got your "spring" package of seeds JUST as I was walking out to work in my garden today! I LOVE them! Thank-you SO much!

Cindy went above and beyond. She sent me one of EACH of the required things, and the sweetest note to go along with the package! Thank-you SO much, I'm already playing with the images you sent me!

I am so confused. I sent everyone all five things. teehee. got five from cindy. she must of thought the same as me. also recived post card and stickers from amity, and post cards from linda.

I had such a great mail day today! In addition to a magazine and package I'd ordered, I also received three wonderful surprises from dodgeramchic, Margarita, and Saor. They were all overachievers who put together some really fun mail! Saor, Ireland looks so beautiful in the local postcards you sent. I wanted to visit it already, and now these postcards have brought about a serious case of wanderlust!

Jane, I received your package today. I absolutely love the personal ATC card..... what a terrific idea. Thanks

dimanche...i got your mail today. ty! i already have plans for the thread!

casa de crafty...hope i got your screen name right...! i got your mail today...and thank you! i love the colors of the notecard =)

Thank you Suefitz!!! :)

Evelyn -

Thank you for the bright bookmark! My daughter took it from me the minute she saw it to use in her book!
Thanks! :)

Ewie, Thank you so much for the bright papers & the stickers! Love it all! Anna

Mici E, Thank you for the wonderful package! I kept the ring pop for myself cause when I get them for the kids, they don't share! lol I love frogs! Thanks for the bright green frog charm... Thank you so much, I love it all. Anna

i received a notice from the post office saying that a parcel addressed to me had become separated from its label in pittsburgh. i assume it's from a swap and i'm trying to figure out whose it was- so if you sent me something that might have stopped off in pittsburgh, i need to know what it looks like so i can have the post office try and find it!

A bonanza in my mailbox today...thanks to MonkeysInk for something spring-y, PostMuse for something personal (and a purple card..my fave color), and lostinthesparks for something bright.

I received stuff from AlishaMitchum today; thanks! I especially like the cool paper clips and the clever interpretation of "something personal"--an "altered" rolodex card!

Today was a good mail day: I also got a packet from Brandi~Ohio~ with something from every category. The turtle card is especially timely because I've been helping turtles across the road a lot this week so they don't get crushed by cars! Thanks!

I love going to the mailbox! Today I received an evevelope full of "something black" from Oceanmom and a "personal favorites" CD mix from Jane of Art. Thank you all. I've already received something "spring-y" from Motes. I can't wait to see what categories my other swap partners will send.

I reveived my "springy" envelope today from Cathy and it had some beautiful flowers stickers, a tag embellishment, and a fabric flower embellishement. Great package, thank you Cathy!

I also received my "something bright" package from citzen blue today. My sons nickname is "Gator" and i received a bright green and yellow wind up alligator. Thanks, my son got a kick out of it!

I just sent an email to you, porcelina, regarding the mail puzzle. I am in Pittsburgh, as is one other participant in this swap, but neither of us sent to you. If you don't get the email, let me know.

Thank you, PostMuse, for the 'spring-y' egg magnet! The Paris card is great, too! :O)

ali, your "springy" plumeria stamp is so cute! thanks! also thanks much for reading my profile and sending stickers for my girls, they loved them.

ddmaree, received your package today, how appropriate for me, I was searching today for one. You can never have too many of these, thanks very much

Kiki from NH I got yours today the earrings are so cute I can't wait till tomorrow when I can show them off

Hunter & Dane's Momma - just got the letter yesterday. Thanks so much - I'm feeling a little under the weather and I know the tea will help... and I look forward to being inspired with the charm and ribbon. Much thanks!

Received some wonderful bright paper today from Ali. I am going to put it to use very soon :-) And I agree... the pink with the birds is wonderful. It says "teacup and saucer" to me.

And I also received a very clever take on the something personal category. A beautiful empty photo album from stummi cakes.

Thank you both very much!

Melonie, Thank you for the "Local" Popping Corn , I can't wait to share it with my daughter when we have our next movie night!!

MPontalba, Thank you for the "Personal" Swapping Cards and the dragonfly stickers I know I will be able to put BOTH to good use!!

CarnieMichelle, I received your item, but I am not sure which catagory the fall in... perhaps personal? My daughter has already taken the bath things!

I have blogged all these items.

http://360.yahoo.com/kvcreativedesigns

Thanks again all! KV

dodgeramchic, what a fun envie packed with goodness! I love that you hit all 5 categories and so creatively, too! excellent!

I forgot to put the note that said what everything was everyone got something personal, something black and bright, and something springy. Sorry about that but was my first swap Michelle

I just got home from a long weekend and found five lovely packages waiting for me!

Thank you so much Postmuse, Kiki (from NH), Stummi Cakes, Lostinthesparks, and Lulubird6 for the lovely mail! I really enjoyed going through it all and am so excited by it!

Everyone should have gotten my stuff I sent to them by now!

Ladybug, thank you for the butterfly, and I appreciate that you picked my favorite color.

ewie, Kathy and Gen Dalio - 3 letters at once! You made my day. Merci!

Thank you Pennyarcade for the great LOCAL postcard

tsampa, so excited to find an envie from Isreal in my mailbox! thanks for the sheet of transfers and cute polyclay initials. I love them!

I totally mispelled Israel. :( My most sincere apologies.

I posted ratings for the mail I've received. I hope I did it correctly.

Hi! I haven't received two swaps... how long do you wait before you leave a 1?

puddy, I am so glad you like it :)

theycalledaction you swap got here today I love everything but really like the keychain Thank You Michelle

Chickpea - I'm glad you like the cards. Did anyone else receive from me yet?

I have received 2 evies so far.

Hunter&Dane's Momma - I usually wait 2 weeks before I assume something isn't coming,especially if it's coming from far away. I then drop my partners a line and ask if they sent late.

Thats for the advice Saor! :)

kristina o --thank you for the something local. AND for the cute flower stickers!

chickpea, it's here! it's here! (jumping up and down in glee) can't wait to use it because I have had one heckuva week! thanks! oh, and check your PMs.

PostMuse, I'm completely addicted. So when's #5 going to happen? Can't wait to hear the "something personal" story! Please, oh, please!

Okay, Lots of Mail #5 is now up and running!

Wow, I wish I could participate in more, darn summer travels!!!

I'm sorry I'm posting a bit late, I had to leave town and just got back. But, I did mail everything out before I left for my partners, sparklebluefaery, motes, little kitty, MangoGypsy, Eerriinn. I'm sure you have all recieved it by now. Hope you like!!! :)

Lucie, Your envelope arrived safely today. Thank you so much for the tea, I can never have enough!

Glad it arrived safely, gatorsmom :) I hope you will find it tasty ;)

OMG. I totally forgot about this swap....To my partners...my sincere apologies! Items in the post tomorrow!

Sue

I am waiting for one envelope and so far I have gotten a personal thing, a local thing, a black thing and a bright thing!

You guys .. I am SO SORRY. I completely spaced and haven't sent my things out yet. What a way to start off my first swap. I had all my envelopes together, ready to mail, then we had a family emergency and things just sort of ... fell apart ... and today I was cleaning out the car and found them .. ready to go to the post office. They'll be out TOMORROW. Again, I sincerely apologize to sparklebluefaery, Ellen, motes, little kitty & MangoGypsy.

Mici E THANK YOU! Got my black, personal -(yum!), spring-y, bright AND local things today. Too cool.

I've come to learn that Rose in Georgia (USA) has dropped, or been dropped, from Swap-Bot. At the time the swap ended she had a steady 5.0000. She is now down to a 3.0000. I have not heard from her, but I assume she is just not responding to a barrage of emails from Swap-Bot. We never know what is going on it others' lives so perhaps it is best to just rate her the 1 and leave it at that. She had been a fine swapper up until recently.

I got my last package. It was waiting for me when I got back from my holidays. A fabulous envie from Betzi with lovely wool, ribbon and library envelopes.Thank you! I loved it.