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Free Theme Lucky Parcel #1! - US/Canada

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Swap Coordinator:BrandiMR (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Challenges  Themed 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:April 21, 2008
Date items must be sent by:May 30, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

US/CANADA ONLY!!!

After seeing all the goodies sent and recieved by the FAA Lucky Parcel Group, I've decided to create a similar swap for those of us that are not a part of that group and want to try a Lucky Parcel.

Each swapper will have one partner for this first round.

What is a Lucky Parcel?

A Lucky parcel is a small, very sweet parcel of small, cute goodies from a partner to another.

How do I make a Lucky Parcel?

Start with a small containter - A jar, a bag, a box, etc, then fill the container with small objects of a certian theme.

Some examples of things to fill the bag with are: fabric, ribbon, paper, mini-stationary, key chains, little plushies, candies, beads, stickers, buttons, and other little trinkets. Just as it reads in the descriptions for the FAA swaps, the emphasis is on small and cute.

What's the theme for these Lucky Parcels?

There is a free theme for this Lucky Parcel!.. well, not completely free! Anyone participating in the swap will list a minimum of 5 themes they'd love to recieve as a lucky parcel. Some examples could include things like: Polka dots, kawaii, purple, etc. Colours or themes are acceptable. Make sure that your themes would be general enough to fill a lucky parcel with. Handmade items are acceptable, and even encouraged, however, you do not NEED to include something handmade.

When partners are assigned, your partner will choose 1 theme (or more, depending on what you list and how ambitious your partner is!) and create a parcel just for you to enjoy!

Who can participate

I know that no one likes being left out of a swap if they'd really like to participate, but I've decided to impliment some criteria for this swap. You must have at least 10 completed swaps and a rating of 4.8 or higher. No newbies, sorry.

If you have an outstanding situation and would really like to participate, feel free to PM me and we can discuss.

Anyone who has not listed their themes by the time the swap is ready to assign partners, they will be banned.

I've allocated a lot of time for this one, so hopefully everyone will recieve and create awesome Lucky Parcels that we'd all love have for ourselves.

If this goes well, I will host more swaps like this in the future. =) Also, any questions or comments, feel free to PM me or comment below. =)

For some inspiration, search "Lucky Parcel(s)" on Flickr.com, there's some great results. =D

Discussion

BrandiMR 03/31/2008 #

My themes: 1. Kawaii 2. Pink/Brown 3. Safari 4. Green 5. Cupcakes 6. Blue 7. Polka Dots 8. Travel (airplanes, maps, etc.) 9. Purple 10. Music

8miau8 03/31/2008 #

This sounds fun! I'm not sure if I understand it right, so let me ask: Is sending fabric/FQ a must send item (like the FAA Lucky Parcels)? Or we can send whatever we want to match the partner's theme?

AmandaC 03/31/2008 #

My themes: 1)Cupcakes/Cake 2)Bunnies 3)Fruit/Veggies 4)Kawaii 5)Gardening 6)Mushrooms 7)Forest Animals (deer, owls, squirrels, etc.) 8)The colors red and light blue 9)Polka Dots 10)Things with Wings

BrandiMR 03/31/2008 #

8miau8 - No, A FQ is not required.

paflip25 03/31/2008 #

Is this international? If so, I'm going to have to drop. Canada would be okay but I can't afford the shipping cost overseas.

BrandiMR 03/31/2008 #

I knew I was forgetting something! It will be US/Canada only. =)

daffyd1963 03/31/2008 #

ok im game my themes are

purple & Green , magick, nature,dragons, faries, black, pagan,if you need more let me know

igobylorib 03/31/2008 #

My themes are: 1. swallows / owls 2. polka dots 3. mushrooms 4. cupcakes 5. kawaii 6. one or combo of these colors: leaf green, red, aqua, blk 7. vintage 8. fruits and veggies

8miau8 03/31/2008 #

I'm so sad this is US/Canada only... Non US people are excluded so many times... :-( Will you consider hosting an International one, please?

Adrienne 03/31/2008 #

my themes are:

1) kawaii

2)pink

3)cupcakes

4)mushrooms

5)handmade

6)matryoshka dolls

shtrqueen 03/31/2008 #

This sounds like fun. My themes are: 1. green 2. turtles 3. stripes 4. pink/brown 5. writing

dandelionmom 03/31/2008 #

FUN FUN FUN!! My themes are: 1.honeybees 2.shoes 3.mason jar/canning 4.tea party 5.fun things for toddler/preschooler boys!

nolagirl 03/31/2008 #

My themes are: owls, bento, mushrooms, sushi, japanese, fleur-de-lis

KristinaO 03/31/2008 #

My Themes are:

**Kawaii **black with either pink, red, or white **Strawberries & Cherries **Hearts **Pink

iamred 03/31/2008 #

hello =) for my themes i pick:

  1. skeletons/skulls 2. carnival/circus 3. bento 4. deco tape 5. loose kawaii letter sets 6. lucky cat 7. origami paper 8. handmade envelopes 9. super cute fabric 10. robots
KristinaO 03/31/2008 #

Ok for some reasons mine didnt save

*Kawaii *Black & either pink, red, or white *Strawberries & Cherries *Hearts *Pink

Adrienne 03/31/2008 #

im glad you started this!!!! i've always been jealous of the lucky parcels swap people

BrandiMR 03/31/2008 #

I've started an international version. =)

ifluctuate 04/ 1/2008 #

my themes: 1. cupcakes 2. kawaii 3. parrots / crows 4. Red and/or Orange 5. polka dots!

ifluctuate 04/ 1/2008 #

oh and another colour to add to my list is Brown. =)

paintedbooklady 04/ 1/2008 #

My themes are:

*bento

*kawaii

*hedgehog(or other forest animals)

*cupcakes

*fruits and or veggies

*polka dots

*or something from my profile or combo of the themes if they are too hard.

kgeslab 04/ 1/2008 #

My themes would be: wild birds, bees/honey, armadillo, gardening or spiderman. What fun this will be!

noodleroll 04/ 1/2008 #

My themes are: kawaii; fabrics; cute animals such as hedgehogs, deers, squirrels, owls; mushrooms; Japanese; polka dots

paflip25 04/ 1/2008 #

I am really excited about this one!

My themes: 1) kawaii 2) Pink 3) Mickey Mouse 4) Asian 5) hearts 6) ballet 7) dolphins 8) butterflies

vanillavagabond 04/ 1/2008 #

Just happened upon this swap and it sounds like a lot of fun. 5 themes? 1. apples (my kitchen is done in this theme) 2. TAZ (I love this guy!) 3.casinos (we love to visit small area casinos) 4. fabrics (any and all) and 5. lavender (the color, not the flower)

Can't wait to see how these turn out. I already have some ideas for some of your themes.

weeatcrayons 04/ 4/2008 #

My themes are:

  • Purple & Silver
  • Cute Monkeys
  • Fairies, Dragons & Elves
  • Asian
  • Kawaii
weeatcrayons 04/ 4/2008 #

My themes are:

  • Purple & Silver
  • Cute Monkeys
  • Fairies, Dragons & Elves
  • Anime (Inuyasha, sailormoon, bleach, naruto, full moon, etc)
  • Kawaii (no pigs, they scare me)

Sorry above comment hit too fast..lol

occasiongb6557 04/ 5/2008 #

Is there going to be a minimum amount of items that should to go into the parcels?

lolita 04/ 7/2008 #

I'm so excitied for this swap!

My themes are:

  1. Alice in Wonderland

  2. forest animals (deers, rabbits, squirrels, owls)

  3. mushrooms

  4. cute fabrics/fat quarters

  5. kawaii

  6. dark fairies

  7. vampires

  8. Skulls

  9. Gothic/Wicca

Hope they aren't too hard :)

Pooky 04/ 7/2008 #

Sounds lovely! My themes are:

  1. Hamsters 2. Insects 3. Death 4. Kawaii 5. Orange 6. Secondary Colors 7. Candy 8. Organic 9. Plaid

If you have any questions you can check out my profile, but feel free to message me too. (:

Babji 04/ 8/2008 #

How fun!! Mine are Teal/turqoise Gnomes Mushrooms lavendar (color) small woodland creatures (like squirrels, deer, fox, bunnies ect.) matryoshka dolls

Vblarney 04/10/2008 #

My themes are: 1.) Dragons, vampires, cute skulls 2.) owls, pandas, koalas 3.)gnomes, pixies, elves 4.)silver, greens, blues and creams 5.)kawaii, Disney babies 6.)Asian, Irish, French, Native American 7.)worry dolls, matroyshka dolls, kewpie dolls 8.) Anime, manga

or my profile

dolphingirl 04/11/2008 #

1 Dolphins - I love dolphins 2 souvenirs from your local zoo 3 Halloween 4 Robots 5 fairys, elves, dragons 6 stuffed animals 7 monsters

wygirl 04/16/2008 #

blue (light to medium) lilac faeries shoes flowers butterflies dragonflies Winnie the Pooh Celtic

mosaic 04/16/2008 #

Sounds like fun... these will be exciting packages to open! My themes are: Peacocks, gypsies, rhinestones, kewpies, sunflowers, herbs, India, and Tibet.

TheLisaBeast 04/18/2008 #

I ADORE poarcels like this! I truely hope this one goes well for me; I keep getting flaked in organized swaps. GRR! But this sounds so, effin' FUNFUNFUN!

And so, my themes:

  • KAWAII!
  • Bento.
  • SAILOR MOON! (Bishoujo Senshi Sera Muun far all ya' purists).
  • PUNK/RAVER (It's who I am!)
  • NEON!
  • Hoodoo/Voodoo.
  • BURLESQUE! (I do this for a living!)
TheLisaBeast 04/18/2008 #

Whoops... should have said by DAY: Punk (ol'skool, 70s-style) and by NIGHT: Candy Kid Raver.

Also:

  • Alice in Wonderland (My favorite story of ALL time).
  • 80s Cartoons!
  • ZOMBIE! ((SCREECH))
siayla 04/19/2008 #

Can't wait! My themes are:

Birds (owls in particular) and bird nest

Gnomes and Muscaria mushrooms (the red ones with white spots)

Things with wings (dragonflies, butterflies, fairies, dragons etc)

Christmas ornaments (would love handmade ones but if not enough time, purchased ones are ok too!)

Pincushions and sewing supplies (new or vintage, purchased or handmade, pincushions, straight pins with cute tops, buttons etc)

Just to let my partner know, second hand items are OK with me. I love a good thrift store treasure hunt. Just please no ugly, broken, junkie stuff. Thrift stores can have some very unique and beautiful items. Have fun with it! Putting together parcels should be as much fun as receiving them! Enjoy and any questions, please ask.

ifluctuate 04/19/2008 #

i'm dropping from this swap as I'm cutting down on non-handmade swaps. sorry!

girlfloyd 04/20/2008 #

Fun! My themes are:

  • Red
  • Music
  • Kawaii
  • Summer
  • Mushrooms
paflip25 04/21/2008 #

Sorry but I am going to have to drop, too. I read over everyone's themes and I would not be able to do something for about 30% of the people in the swap. Some of the themes are just so off the wall that I would never be able to find things to fill a parcel. So instead of taking the chance of getting someone that would be impossible, as that is just my luck :) ; I am, sadly, going to drop. I think this is a great idea for a swap but maybe there should be one that is just open color theme or something like that.

Molimo 04/21/2008 #

My Themes are:

Aqua

Retro/vintage

Sea life(I especially like seahorse, jelly-fish, octopus, & otters but whatever you can find is cool)

Handmade

Polka dots

JL 04/21/2008 #

My themes sre: 1. Polka Dots 2. Strawberries 3. Mushrooms 4. Birds (cute ones) 5. Owls (cute ones) 6. Vintage 7. Cute fabrics/fat quarters 8. Pink, red, brown, aqua ( not limited to these colors
though, if it is cute, i will like it)

My partner is welcome to do a parcel using all themes or just one. Can't wait

JL 04/23/2008 #

When Are partners going to be assigned

BrandiMR 04/23/2008 #

I apologize. Partners will be assigned soon. I'm in the middle of exams at the moment.

Juliuslove28 04/24/2008 #

My themes are

Polka dots

cupcakes

owls

mushrooms

Sleeping beauty

fuschia and butter yellow

aqua and pink

vintage

JL 04/27/2008 #

I am dropping this swap because host don't care about this swap or her other one. We supposed to have gotten partners the 21st and it is the 27th. She has logged in several times since the 21st and have not assign partners. I understand exams but they are not taken for a week straight. Plus i am tired of looking to see if she assigned so i can start to put together my partners package.

siayla 04/27/2008 #

Sorry I am dropping too. It is taking too long to get partners and my swaps are piling up. I do hope your exams are going good and hope the rest of you have lots of fun! maybe next time as this sounds like a super fun swap!

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