Fast, Free, and Easy Envelope Swap

what size envelope?

Just a standard letter envelope (I believe they are about 9.5 inches by 4 inches). If you want to use a different size, that's fine. Just keep in mind it should be mailed with a single stamp (so try to avoid manila envelopes or big mailers).

:)

I have to join. This is just in time for my birthday on the 17th:)

Happy (early) Birthday yomousey!

Could I send more than 3 items?

Watching in the mean time =)

(Apricorn-what a cute user name!)

Yes, you can absolutely send more than 3 items! (I will be sending more than 3). Just know that you are only required to send 3 different items, so don't be disappointed if you send a big fat envelope and don't receive one in return.

Just try to keep to the "rule" of using only one first class stamp to send your envelope.

*****Also wanted to remind everyone that they do NOT need to read their partner's profiles, so you can definitely put your envelopes together as soon as you sign up for the swap (if you want to). So, everyone should be sending their envelopes out on time for this swap.

yay, thank you (for the help and compliment~) enakitty =)

I already joined, I expect to send my envelopes as soon as possible!

I'm excited!! This is my very first swap. Hope I do it right. I'll probally go overboard...Wish me luck. Vickie

I'm excited!! This is my very first swap. Hope I do it right. I'll probally go overboard...Wish me luck. Vickie

Thanks for joining Vickie. I sent you a message :)

Thanks enakitty, I hope I finished my profile? Now for the First stupid question..how do I send a reply to your message? Help Please

Profile looks great Vickie-thanks. :)

And don't worry, I'm not the most computer savvy person either. You'll get the hang of the site real soon. :)

To answer a message... 1. Go to "Messages" 2. Click on the Subject of the message you want to respond to 3. Click "Reply"

Sounds like a fab way to lower my stash tonnage...I'm in!

Thanks for joining thredz!

WOW-This swap is getting so big! Cool!

****************Just a reminder**************************

It's SUPER important to add your swapbot user name and the name of the swap to your envelope. Many swappers are in numerous swaps and if your envelope is not marked with this info they may not know what it's for or who to rate.

Thanks enakitty for the birthday wishes:)

When will we get the names of our partners? thanks for giving me a chance being a newbie!

Partners will be assigned after the 11th.

Okay, partners are assigned-yay!

NEWBIES....

To see your partners click the "see the partners you send to" link which is on the right side of this screen. A window will open with their names and addresses.

Tricia, Lori, and Sarata--your envies went to the PO this afternoon! I hope you likey...thanks enakitty for a great idea for a swap!

anarchymarie, adobe, and noodlepowerz...your envelopes went out today! :)

certifiedscrapaholic, hollycm6, and and patpgh...your envelopes went out this afternoon! :D

*******************Please don't forget to mark that your items have been sent! Thanks!! ******************************************

After having a temporary brain freeze, or something, I found my partner's addresses and all are sent. The envelopes were a little fat, although not heavy. I am going to assume (with fingers crossed) that they will go with one stamp. I put return address labels on them though. It would be very embarrassing for my partners to pay postage due!

Just a reminder that Monday is the very last day to send swaps out!!! So if you don't get your swap out today it MUST go out Monday!! Thanks everyone!! :)

enakitty, JKupsh, and JS your envelopes went out thursday (11/12). It was my first swap...Yeah! They weren't heavy, but the items in two of the envelopes kept shifting making one side a little fat...lol so I put extra postage on them to be safe... ;0)

Can't wait Ssusiesthimbles! :)

Yea Ssusiesthimbles, I had the same problem...the post office charged me extra. :(

Blessed are the organizers that give newbies a chance...

@adobe - the basic weight for this size envelope is 5 sheets of paper [i.e. notebook or computer] for one first class stamp.

If the envelope is deemed too fat by the PO it may return to you to add more postage or it may be sent to your partner with postage due.

It is important to check you envies at the post office if you aren't sure. Just want to help because my PO can't make up it's mind.

In a swap like this it is best to leave it thinner than thicker because it won't go through the machine for a first class stamp.

Hope that helps.

I sent mine today and managed more than 3 but kept it flat because I hate my PO. :) Have a good swap.

SkippyMom-Thanks for the info! I will probably add that info to future swaps like this-very helpful.

*****************************LAST DAY********************************

Hi everyone! Just wanted to remind you all that this is the LAST DAY to send your swap out!!! PLEASE BE SURE TO MARK YOUR ITEMS AS "SENT" after you send your envelopes!!

(Newbies-use the link on this page to mark your items "sent")

this was a great swap .. hope you host another round or 5 (:

Thanks Xx! I'm so happy you are having fun!

Shouldn't be long before everyone gets their envelopes from their partners. Please try and rate your partners promptly.

(Newbies, to rate your partners click the "Rate your partners and coordinator" link on this page. You do NOT have to wait to rate until you receive all of your envelopes. You can rate them as they arrive.)

Thanks to everyone for joining the swap. I know I enjoyed it and hope you did too! :)

this was fun ! thanks I look for more!

I checked and two of my partners sent on Nov. 12 and one on the 16th - today is the 25th and I have yet to receive even one of the envies - although all of mine arrived and I have been rated.

What is up? I know one of my partners is notorious for marking sent and then sending later so she can sign up for more swaps - but this is silly - it shouldn't take 2 weeks for a flat, 44 cent envie to get to from anywhere [including AK & HI] as I have sent to far flung places in the US often.

Sorry, but I am sad. And I will apologize if the postmarks are the days they said they sent - otherwise I will have to rate 3s. I hate that, but I have no choice.

That happened to me too. I'm still waiting to receive, though all mine have been sent and received.

Have you guys received your envelopes yet?