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Themed Surprises in 6x9 Envie

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Swap Coordinator:phatelara (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Themed  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:127
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 14, 2008
Date items must be sent by:April 15, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

INTERNATIONAL (Newbie-friendly)

Note: Edited on 14th March >>> Swap due date pushed to 15th April to give more time for everyone to get the items! =)

For this swap, you have to send surprises in a 6x9 (inches) envelope. This should be lightweight and cheap to send overseas. =)

List 3 themes in the comment section and your partner will choose ONE.

(Sorry if I've missed this out; please kindly list down simpler themes and not specific/expensive/difficult ones. Wider themes like PINK, KAWAII, STATIONERIES, ATC should be easy enough.)

Example: If my 3 themes are PURPLE, ANGEL and TULIP, my partner will choose one of those. If she chooses PURPLE, then she will send me at least 5 purple items.

You will have ONE partner.

Use your partner's profile to guide you. Send things that you'll love to receive. =)

I will ban anyone questionable AND newbies who sign up before asking me. Please do not sign up if you don't plan to send or rate your partners.

Please use bubble mailers to protect your goodies =)

Handmade items allowed but only if your partner don't mind, ask her first! =)

|| SWAPPING RULES ||

  • For swappers with at least 4.3 ratings and no less than 3 hearts
  • Newbies MUST message me before signing up or else they will be banned
  • Newbies MUST have full profile. A full profile is important so that your partner can use it as guideline for this/other swap.
  • Items should total about $5

Suggestions/comments welcome! Happy swapping!!

p/s. If in doubt, just ask! =)

Discussion

Libbybear 01/24/2008 #

Bunny,teddy and pig for me :)

phatelara 01/25/2008 #

tulip, red, kawaii

123Poggy123 01/25/2008 #

Vintage - Old pictures - Faces

bf0932 01/25/2008 #

My 3 Items:

1) Frog; 2) Angel, or 3) Betty Boop

Barbara

heatherc 01/25/2008 #

-Disney -regional/local items/souvenirs -fish/sealife

macka 01/25/2008 #

my 3 items are kawaii, asian and vintage.

gwilliams 01/26/2008 #

  • Kawaii

  • Black (gothic)

  • Asian

madpeoplejen 01/26/2008 #

cats, kawaii, green

kacka 01/27/2008 #

for me penquins, tea, cat

gogoringo 01/28/2008 #
  • candy
  • cherry
  • flamingo
kotek 01/29/2008 #

Hi:), do you mean 6x9, is a size in centimeters? I pick uo: - pink - hello kitty - butterflies

PJCrossen 01/30/2008 #

Okay, now I just remembered to leave my list of three things, lol. How about pink, crafts, and vintage.

adammandi 02/ 4/2008 #

Vintage, Italy and cooking

biomaverick 02/ 4/2008 #

Hi, I would love nautical, kawaii or blue. Regards.

KCDesignBee 02/ 7/2008 #

cupcake, letterpress, buttons

lampshadeburgler 02/ 7/2008 #

my favorite themes: '80's hair metal, sparkly, purple.

weeatcrayons 02/ 7/2008 #

My 3 items:

  • Monkeys
  • Kawaii
  • Fantasy (as in fairies, dragons, elves, etc)
Juliuslove28 02/ 9/2008 #

Hi!!

Mine are

cupcake

bento

purple

jaravee 02/12/2008 #

Kawaii, crafty and bento for me :)

melodious 02/13/2008 #

My themes are purple, fairies, and giraffes.

Can't wait for this swap!

BlackDiamond 02/13/2008 #

Kawaii, pink, gothic

heyRABBIT 02/14/2008 #

Hi everyone! This sounds like fun!

My three things are:

France Vintage Strawberries

Have fun and thanks!

elexiias 02/16/2008 #

I love this idea!

  1. Birds
  2. Purple/Turquoise (makes it a little easier!)
  3. Thrift store surprises!
kittenboo 02/16/2008 #

i am so exited for this swap!

i choose: kawaii,baking,letter writing :)

konstantine728 02/16/2008 #

kawaii (i love love love hello kitty), polka dots, baking/decorating

this sounds like a fun swap!

CraftyCrab 02/16/2008 #

What an awesome swap idea!

My 3 themes would be: * cats * kawaii * Japan

If these are too tough, let me know and I will rattle off three other things instead. :)

Aerochik 02/16/2008 #

I have to say I love this idea! My 3 are Purple fairy cupcake Thanks

TTFN41460 02/17/2008 #

Thanks for the ok phatelara!! This sounds like fun! My 3 are handmade, purple and anything Winnie the Pooh related.

Are we only allowed to be in a certain number or something when we are new?? I didn't see anything about that until this thread making reference to people needing to drop so they can sign up in another and maybe come back. Thanks for aby info.

jankensan 02/17/2008 #

Hi all! This is my first swap-bot swap, but have swapped elsewhere before! My themes are Kawaii Manga Candy Hope these are OK, you can see my profile for loves/hates!

Sunspotflares 02/17/2008 #

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be a part of this. (: Thanks for letting me sign up! My three themes are: Dragons -- Cherry Blossoms -- Peacock (or even things colored peacock blue!)

Amity 02/17/2008 #

Hi! My themes are CAT, SEWING, and GREEN. Thanks!

ShandaPanda 02/17/2008 #

Hello!

My themes are:

Pandas, Elephants, Ocean

Mo0fin 02/17/2008 #

Sounds fun! My themes are:

  • Mushrooms
  • Woodland creatures (deer, hedgehogs, squirrels, owls)
  • Cupcake
BeccaBecca 02/17/2008 #

Star Wars! Japan! Kawaii!

MOMO 02/17/2008 #

pink, crafty, kawaii for ME! (:

magicjessnrach 02/18/2008 #

Great idea!

My themes would be:

vintage, the ocean, matryoshka

InceyWincey 02/18/2008 #

Ooh. So similar to magicjessnrach as I'm choosing -

Vintage, The Ocean and Fabric. (The only things I wouldn't like to receive are bath or skin things because my skin is really, really sensitive.) Thank you!

Ceinwyn 02/18/2008 #

This sounds like fun !

Craftycrab could be my twin, because my three favourite themes are exactly the same as hers :o)

  • cats
  • Japan (or anything asian)
  • kawaii
Aimeejanie 02/18/2008 #

~~ Cupcakes ~~ Gnomes ~~ Fairies ~~

vee41dmb 02/18/2008 #

hi everyone! i will list 3, but if you take a look at my profile and have another idea, PLEASE go for it and surprise me! happy swapping! Vee* handmade is wonderful with me!

1: fabric! <3 cotton is best, but i can use it all (also quilting thread) 2: Alice in wonderland 3: Bats

also: if anyone is feeling VERY inspired/ artsy ANYTHING handmade, etc. that is DAVE MATTHEWS BAND related... ie: the firedancer logo, BOYD, violins, etc... if you are a fan introduce yourself... i love meeting DMB fans!

iamred 02/19/2008 #

i pick:

bento carnival/circus geisha

swtgagrl29 02/19/2008 #

Butterlies

Hello Kitty

Flowers

rintheamazing 02/19/2008 #

Frogs

Aliens/UFOs

Glow in the dark

No earrings or anything scented, please.

BrooklynLove 02/20/2008 #

Hi! Mine are:

•cupcakes

•kawaii (please no Morning Glory)

•italy/france vintage looking stuff

If you need more themes or any other info please ask me! <3

LuldaCasadaga55 02/20/2008 #

Here are my 3: Vintage Pink Hands

5elementknitr 02/20/2008 #
  1. knitting/yarn
  2. chococat
  3. Etsy/handmade
grneyedraven 02/20/2008 #

Cupcake * Pink * Pig

kgurliek 02/21/2008 #

This looks like fun! My three will be: Purple, Butterflies (preferrably not orange and brown-Monarch?), and Black and White Photography.

terrip 02/21/2008 #

yellow,pink,cows

Jamnj 02/21/2008 #

lemons, green and faeries thanks partner!

yowell 02/22/2008 #

I'm going to choose things i hear about and would like to know more about...

scarey kwaii (is there such a thing) pocky stuffies !!

my profile should give you an idea of what i like.

patabear 02/22/2008 #

This is such a fun idea! Here are my three themes circus, spooky, fairy tales

Lunaria 02/23/2008 #

teapot, iridescent, birds

nnewbury41 02/23/2008 #

My Three Items would be WIND CHIMES, BUTTERFLIES AND PURPLE

vanessavh 02/23/2008 #

Hi!! My themes are: 1 Nature, 2 Butterflys, 3 Tea/Coffee I love paper, stickers, handmade stuff, edibles... Really just about anything, check my profile for other tastes/ fav colors Thanks and I can't wait to play!

dandelionmom 02/23/2008 #

HEY ALL! My 3 would be: victorian, garden, honeybees--hearts for the bees!

linhasebolinhos 02/26/2008 #

This will be great fun :-) My themes are: - Farm - Sewing - tea with cupcakes

daffyd1963 02/27/2008 #

great idea my themes are farie,dragons,pretty freakin scary see (http://www.prettyfreekinscary.com/)

Tuttifruttigirl 02/27/2008 #

Ok, here we go: -Kawaii (notepad, post it...)I am ok with 2 or 3 sheets of stickers, but I am not a collector, so Ithink it´s a good number. Also, no stationaries, plz. -Sewing (thread, needles, fat quarters, buttons, etc.) -Dogs (anything about dogs:I LOVE!!!Fabric, buttons, socks, heair accessories... you name it!)

JudyP 02/27/2008 #

Okay, my three... glass beads (larger than seed beads please), bento, ephemera

DecoPalace 02/28/2008 #

anything on my profile page!

Especially anything for my cats,

Asian hand made type fans any theme so I can hang on my wall. (see my profile for more info and template,

mermaid, safari, penguins, zebras, sea horses, pandas, oriental, Geisha pictures.

I am not picky.

lady1380 02/28/2008 #

My three...

Blue/Green Lizard Imagination

boxsquat 02/28/2008 #

cats, useful, candy. :D

Mixer 02/29/2008 #

PINK, Embroidered ribbon, Bunnies.

This ought to be fun !!

magasary 02/29/2008 #

my themes: pink, kawaii, cupcakes

8miau8 02/29/2008 #

This sounds fun!

My favourite themes are: - Cupcakes - Tea and/or hot drinks - Kawaii

Extra themes (any of these would be just as nice): - Sewing - Scrapbooking - Matryoshka or Kokeshi dolls

mediatinker 02/29/2008 #

My themes: vegetables, mathematics, and light.

I love handmade things and would be delighted by anything you care to make on these themes.

yndy 03/ 1/2008 #

Blue, Stationeries and Butterflies....Thanks....:o)

clwilson2000 03/ 2/2008 #

Wow... I love this!

My themes are...

Beach Music Dogs

kelliegirl6 03/ 2/2008 #

Black & white, wordly/ethnic (like Asian/Moroccan/Indian themed things), sewing (ric rac, cool buttons, fabric, thread, elastic, whatever!) Don't stress if you can't find all the things from one category...!

BrandiMR 03/ 2/2008 #
  • Kawaii
  • Travel
  • Green
caitamazingly 03/ 2/2008 #

vintagey, robots, pop art[colours!!bold!!that kind of stuff:)]

RxTeddyToGo 03/ 2/2008 #

Kawaii, Teddy bears, Black/White

arjgail 03/ 2/2008 #

Hi, my three themes are;

birds botanical fantasy ( as in fairy, gnome, dragon, LOR ) Thanks!

happyturnip 03/ 2/2008 #

mine are:

fantasy, ocean and kawaii.

falseawakening 03/ 2/2008 #

Mine are: Vampires, Music, and "Black and White"

inventacharm 03/ 4/2008 #

my 3 are: alice in wonderland * deer * werewolf/wolfman

hippofairy 03/ 4/2008 #

wait a minute... can i change my options? it's getting warm down here in SoCal so i'll have to take the chocolate off...

my new three:

~ dragonfly/damselfly ~ Italy ~ cooking/baking ~

and i wouldn't mind getting some handmade items that were related to the theme chosen. thanks everybody!

Dibrittain 03/ 5/2008 #
  1. London/England/union jack flag
  2. Dracula/Vampire/Bats
  3. pen paling

I put more to each theme so people have more to go with under that. Just so you see what is related to that theme. Helps making the swap more fun. If you have any questions just ask. Thanks.

krisadair 03/ 5/2008 #

For my theme I would like purple, handmade, or scrapbook for my daughter. My profile should tell you what handmade items I would like or would go well in the house. PM me with questions! -kris

Wildchild 03/ 5/2008 #
  1. Angels
  2. Asian/Oriental
  3. Red
allie 03/ 5/2008 #

Hello everyone!

Here's mine

  1. Pink
  2. Kawaii
  3. Hello Kitty

It's gonna be fun!

ToujoursMoi 03/ 6/2008 #

Hi, this is mine: stars - pens - polkadots

Molimo 03/ 6/2008 #

I'd love: Handmade(whatever you're good at), Vintage(sunglasses,postcards,fabric etc.) Aqua

BWildered 03/ 7/2008 #

Sounds like fun!!

Cupcakes, books and photography.

kiwaiann 03/ 8/2008 #

my three items are:

Ribbons kawaii crafty

KimmieSC 03/ 8/2008 #

Hi Everyone! :)

My 3 choices are: Cats, Purple, and Nautical

Blessings,

Kim

vintervila 03/ 9/2008 #

Ok, here are my three choices once for all (thanks again Debbie :)):

  • Snow (anything related to it or just snowy white ;)

  • Kawaii (hard to find kawaii stuff in northern France so anything will do :)

  • Local stuff (junk food, souvenirs, choises are endless :)

If you need help, PM me. Have fun!

Naoya 03/ 9/2008 #

Kawaii, Travel, Butterflies!

SIMPLYLOVEx 03/ 9/2008 #

Vintage; Fashion; Plaids;

zoomusikgrl 03/ 9/2008 #

whee, my first swap! i'm so excited! :)

let's go with stickers, red, punk

Bertola 03/10/2008 #

Here are my three choices!

  • purple
  • photography
  • sweets
littlegrnfrog 03/10/2008 #

So looking forward to participating in this swap! Here are my three choices: Frogs Cupcakes Green

Natters 03/10/2008 #

plastic, Scandinavian design, cooking

feel free to hand make things if that's what you're into.

brbbritt 03/12/2008 #

snowmen, handmade jewelry, blue

kittencore 03/12/2008 #

I can't wait for this!

My themes are - kawaii pink owls

BeOriginal 03/12/2008 #

Cat, black, and fairy for me xx

vlhafer54 03/12/2008 #

Three of my favorites: 1 - Sea shells and the seashore

2 - Blue Birds and all things blue

3 - Hearts

GreeleyGirl 03/12/2008 #

I am very excited about this one. Who doesn't love surprises?

My three themes would be 1. Colors (Think Sunset) 2. Books 3. Music

Artistic 03/12/2008 #

Asia

reading/books

stationery

Shiv 03/12/2008 #

My first swap! Yay!

Cooking (especially region-specific or vintage recipes/cookbooks and old family recipes)

Antique/vintage maps

Sewing notions - trims, ribbons, ric rac, buttons, etc.

Handmade is a-okay with me!

aprilliamay 03/13/2008 #

I'm new! Don't be too harsh!

handmade

green

paper crafts

calimum 03/13/2008 #

Hi everyone--

My three are

PINK

CUPCAKES

and FRANCE.

Thanks!

emsan 03/13/2008 #

My themes: Fruity, cute or turquoise.

Thank you Phatelara for letting me sign up! I'm really excited. :)

Vale 03/13/2008 #

____kawaii_____monkey______socks______

Ajijic 03/13/2008 #

60's celestial beautiful paper

silexelis 03/13/2008 #

Sun (or anything yellow) Fruit (mmm oranges and pineapples) & Stars

phatelara 03/13/2008 #

Hello everyone,

This swap is going to start real soon. If you face any difficulties in finding 5 items from your partner's theme, send her a message and ask for some other easier suggestions.

I noticed that some themes are very difficult, even for me. Please be kind to your partner and help them. Remember that some of us live in small towns and there aren't much choices of nice things in some places.

This swap is NOT about getting items that you can't get at your place, but it's about having fun without too much hassle.

Let me know if your partner refused to cooperate. Thanks!

-Debbie

ShabbyJules 03/13/2008 #

Okay my themes were hard so i choose vintage,birds especially bluebirds,papercraft

Sherosec 03/14/2008 #

Metal, Quilting, Lord of the Rings :)))

Smiddlemore 03/14/2008 #

Peacock, Purple, and Buttons

TeaNi 03/14/2008 #

What fun! My 3: 1. Robots 2. Steve Irwin (aka the "Crocodile Hunter") Feel free to interpret this as broadly as you like (Australia, crocodiles, whales, zoos, etc) 3. Lambs (but please no real wool, as I'm allergic- thanks) Though I think the lambs at least should be fairly easy especially with Easter coming up, I'll say Owls as a substitute, just in case.

SMBee 03/14/2008 #

Sorry, my themes were too hard so let me try again:

Hippie (or 1960's in general), garden, international

orangejuice 03/14/2008 #

My themes were also too hard so here are some simpler ones:

foreign languages, owls, green

Babji 03/14/2008 #

Hi! Mine are Pandas, Mermaids and Mushrooms :)

jzmama9187 03/14/2008 #

For me kawaii, pink, & tiny! please :o) Thanx!!

Ashlee

paintedbooklady 03/15/2008 #

vintage pink japanese

Amberly 03/15/2008 #

lavender (color, essential oil)

Celtic/Irish

Vintage fabric, 60's type and anything 20's-30's vintage

Feel free to contact me with any questions!

clydeesmom 03/15/2008 #

CLYDEESMOM 3/15/2008 I THINK I WILL HAVE TO EMAIL ANY PARTNER I GET BECAUSE SOME OF THESE THINGS ARE VERY CONFUSING TO ME. MY THREE THINGS ARE: 1.LITTLE TINY HARD COVER BOOKS 2.ANYTHING IN THE STATIONERY DEPT. 3.SURPRISE ME LOL LORRAINE

tiffers 03/15/2008 #

I was told my themes are limited- so here are a few more! 1. felt stuffies 2. red 3. vintage

pinkdiamond 03/15/2008 #

Well I'm kinda new and would like to know what kawaii is. My three are - Pink, kawaii, coffee or vintage

joyceann888 03/15/2008 #

Hopefully, this list will be a little easier to read:

1) Bats, Moose, Reindeer, Caribou or any combination

2) Purple

3) Teapots

birdbeth 03/15/2008 #

my three themes are:

sewing, gnomes or birds!

Dibrittain 03/15/2008 #

If my partner has problems with my theme please contact me ASAP so I can help you out. I listed more than one theme to make it easier. If they are are hard to find let me know. You can use stickers as a theme. pen paling would be items dealing with pals like paper cancelled stamps fbs slams etc... Hopefully this helps.... di brittain.

fromthepines 03/15/2008 #

Sorry so late!

My themes are

-Anything vintage!or vintage looking- paper, ephemera, stamps, letters, items -Woodsy things - with moose, bears, beavers, trees on them -Scrapbook items - paper, stickers, rubber stamps, pens, markers, embellishments etc.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Amberly 03/15/2008 #

I also love tea and tea related items like stickers, rock sugar, tea stationary/notecards/swap cards.

Holly Hobby and the original Strawberry Shortcake also.

Baccarita 03/16/2008 #

My themes: - Rubberduck - Fabric & sewing stuff - Kawaii

Cre8tiveCrys 03/16/2008 #

My themes are Orange, Quilt/sew, Paris

WendyB 03/16/2008 #

My themes are: Daschunds (Weiner dogs) Quilts or Quilting Pink

FarmerDi 03/16/2008 #

1) Paris Chic

2) Shoes

3) Fat Quarter (quilting)

Hugs Diana

phatelara 03/17/2008 #

Hi everyone!

I've assigned everyone to their partners. If you face any problem, let me know.

Have fun and happy swapping!!

-Debbie

nnewbury41 03/17/2008 #

WHAT DOES KAWAII MEAN?

phatelara 03/17/2008 #

Kawaii means cute, in Japanese. Here on swapbot, when someone says she likes kawaii, it most probably means that she likes cute Japanese characters like Hello Kitty, Tenorikuma, Rilakkuma, Hannari Tofu and etc. I am not into kawaii, so I don't know much about it, but as far as I'm concerned, that's the meaning of kawaii.

phatelara 03/17/2008 #

If you're not sure what your partner really wants by certain themes, send her a message and ask.

Naoya 03/18/2008 #

not suree if i already posted!

kawaii, polkadots, color!

swtgagrl29 03/19/2008 #

I loved this swap. I had a great time picking my partners things out. Next time, I think we need to use a bigger envelope though:-)

terrip 03/20/2008 #

Hello My list is yellow, cows, faries.

jankensan 03/20/2008 #

Anyone else struggling to get it all to fit in the envie?!

swtgagrl29 03/21/2008 #

LOL, ME!! I made it fit, but it is one weird shapped envelope!! :-)

phatelara 03/21/2008 #

Oh well, feel free to use larger envelopes. I'm sorry I just notice your messages here. =)

nnewbury41 03/30/2008 #

RxTeddyToGo, your pkg has been mailed today 3/30

Artistic 04/ 8/2008 #

A themed package is en route to my partner. Enjoy!

phatelara 04/18/2008 #

As of today, Friday 18/4/2008, 27 of you haven't sent your swaps or haven't marked it as sent.

Just for the record, I have all your names, address, partner's name, partner's location and last login date recorded.

Only 3 of the 27 swappers mentioned their problems on their profile.

If you're facing problems, any kind of problem at all that's making it difficult for you to send, let me know and let your partner know. If you're going to send it late, let your partner know about it. Be courteous. =)

I am not looking for any drama whatsoever, this is just to inform everyone about our swap status. This is easier than sending PMs or emails to everyone.

FYI, my partner hasn't sent to me yet as well. That's not nice, isn't it, doing that to your hostess?

Thanks for your co-operation.

Your hostess,

Debbie

birdbeth 05/ 4/2008 #

my partner is still marked as not sent :(

MOMO 05/ 9/2008 #

i have not get my package yet? T-T

birdbeth 05/22/2008 #

thank you to biasbabe for my angeled swap! i received a lovely package of sewing goodies!

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