Advent Calendar in a Box

Is the box size a minimum or maximum? The way it's posted it seems to be a required size...but are larger boxes okay for your swap?

@lilkey thanks for asking about the box size.

This may seem like a strange rule, but this time around, using a small flat rate box is a swap requirement. You can fit an aweful lot into those little boxes!!!

My 3 treat ideas for this swap are:

1. Make your partner a custom seek-n-find puzzle.
   http://www.funbrain.com/detect/index.html

2. Mint Matchbook w/ mint and extra cards for your partner to fold and fill.
   http://www.wrapcandy.com/candy_wrappers/mintmatchbook.html

3. Matchbox filled w/ journal prompts.
   http://www.squidoo.com/journalwritingprompts

1) http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/matchbox-keepsake-box/index.html

2) http://www.scrapbook.com/articles/tech/297.html

3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVdDm-vdIVM&feature=related

4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W94_4aiGho

I hope I did this right :)

Thanks @Duckygirl That'll work just fine. Here are clicky links:

From @LadyStephanie ..
1. Custom seek-n-find puzzle
2. Mint matchbook
3. Matchbox filled w/ journal prompts

From @Duckygirl ..
1. Matchbox keepsake box
2. Matchbox mini gift box
3.... this project won't fit into a small flat rate box :)
4. Deco box

The rule about sharing 3 advent treat ideas is to get your creative juices flowing. By no means do you have to use the suggestions listed here.

If you don't think you can come up with 25 different treats, no worries. A few of them can be similar (like different flavor teas on different days), but try to make each treat special somehow.

As for what might fit into the box...here's what I can come up with off the top of my head: tea/cocoa/cider, matchboxes, puzzles, postcards, hang tags, mini envie & card, bookmark, jewelry, hair accessory, lip balm, pen/pencil, stickers, felt stuffy, amigurumi, fridgie, swap cards, addy labels, button pins, candy, charms, socks, a specialty tool, music CD, inspirational story/message, mini soaps, tealight or tart candle, zine, ornament, coasters, recipe cards w/ one of your own recipes, pretty printed poetry art, crochet/knit dishcloth, small journal, letter set....and that's just the tip of the iceburg!

*1) Small Rubber Stamp *2) Selection of Ribbons *3) silly photograph of the sender *4) scarf *5) smashed penny/other unique coins *6) miniature animals *7) Gift certificate card *8) ATC *9) Inchies *10) magic washcloth/socks/towels *11) post-it note *12) small cross stitchin kit *13) necklace *14) Ring

Of course homemade of the above would be cool too!

fat quarters (for quilters), thread, crafty supplies, unusual candies

I can't wait to see who my partner is!

That is the hard part!!! I know, I'm ready to start filling my box too.

@sewcrazy I picked out 3 fat quarters for another swap...OMG I hope I don't have to buy anymore I had way too much fun trying to decide which ones!

Partner's have been assigned!!!!

HOORAY!

I hope everyone is Happy! with the 2 extra days that I added to the send by date for this swap. :o)

I DID IT! I GOT 25 presents and a swap card in a flat rate box! There isn't much room for anything else though!!! I'm so happy that I achieved the goal!

ARG! My stuff isn't fitting. I'm going to have to consolidate and rewrap, and rethink!!! I need one more day!

I had to re package many times!

@washingtonmaverick ...now I understand why you were soooo excited to get all the stuff in the box! "It's in there!"

It was a relief! I didn't think I could do it!