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O&E: Random Envie of Happiness With A Twist!

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O&E: Random Envie of Happiness With A Twist!
Swap Coordinator:jeanland (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Challenges  Ephemera 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:Regional - USA Only
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.98
Last day to signup/drop:August 16, 2013
Date items must be sent by:September 6, 2013
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I'm doing this as "USA Only" because it might get pricey sending outside the US. If anyone wants to do an International one, please do! :o)

Get a 6x9 envelope and stuff it full of goodies for your partner... BUT you have to check the comments below FIRST!

Why? You ask... Well, this is the twist part of it!

When you sign-up for the swap you need to list (in the comments section) around 5 to 10 types of flat(ish) things you would like to receive in your Envie of Happiness! Your partner should use your list as a solid guideline and try their best to send as many things that you've listed as possible!

When you are assigned your partner look in the comments section and find your partner's name then check out their list. Try to stuff as much from their list as you can in the 6x9 envie, if there is still some room left over just fill it with other goodies that you think they might like (you can check their profile for other ideas if you want to).

So generally, just try -

  • To make the 6x9 envie as stuffed as you can (include at least 10 items).
  • To include as many things from their list as possible.
  • To check their profile for more ideas if you still have room in the envie.

Please remember when making your list - these are flat(ish) kinds of things you should be listing... so pens might work, but probably not - but note cards with envies would work better! See what I mean? :o)

And please only send good quality stuff, used is okay (especially if its something like book pages, but you wouldn't want to send used stationery!), don't send anything really wrinkled or torn, etc... you all know the drill! ;o)

Remember to stuff your envie & be sure to include at least 10 items!

Any questions just ask me!

Discussion

jeanland 08/ 4/2013 #

Okie dokie, I guess I should put my list down here, huh? LOL, I almost forgot! :oD

  • Non-USA cancelled stamps (in good condition) on or off paper is great!
  • Sticker sheets (please nothing that's for kids, I don't have any) :o)
  • Sealed bags of tea (there's a big 'Tea' section on my profile)
  • Anything showing the following real animals - raven, crow, rat, mouse, badger, snake, fox or owl.
  • Any kind of pagan/witch/occult anything.
  • Labels with my name/address in any of the following themes - pagan, Celtic or any of the animals listed above (they don't have to be sticky!).
  • Small to medium sized closeable baggies or glassine envelopes that I can put Postage Stamps in.
  • Random stationery pages.
  • Small to medium sized note cards with envies.

Even though my list seems really detailed, I'm actually very easy to please! :o) I know some of these things may be hard to find so don't worry about trying to hunt anything down, if you don't already have it laying around just stuff whatever you think I might like in there and I'll be more than happy! ;o)

LazyLucy 08/ 4/2013 #

Ok, I'm Lazy Lucy, i would like the following, please and thank you

Note cards with or without envies Old ledger papers Book pages Old tickets Lace at least 4 inches long Dresden lace Buttons Old jewelry bits, Watch parts 2.5 x 3.5 (ATC size) pieces of cardstock that has some sort of background technique already on it could be painted or misted using alcohol inks, or modeling paste Old sewing patterns Old postcards Hot air balloon die cuts or stamped images Ribbon Old chipboard letters

Okay, that should be enough of a list.

Lazy Lucy

jeanland 08/15/2013 #

** I just wanted to let everyone know (especially those watching) that I have CHANGED the SEND DATE for 2 weeks once partners are assigned. I want to allow enough time for everyone to find those special items listed on your partner's list! Have fun! **

xNurseNinax 08/15/2013 #

Hello!
Here goes my list:
Coffee
Tea-individually sealed-thanks
Note cards
Stationery-no children themes
Steam punk themed items
Skull~Day of the Dead themed items
Writing supplies/tools/themes
Japanese themed items, especially Geisha and Kitsune themes
Mask/Carnival theme
Sock Monkey

sunshinegirl76 08/16/2013 #

LOVE this theme and can't wait to get started on this :) Here's my list:

  • vintage ephemera (postcards/stamps - love them both used and unused - book pages, tokens, etc)

  • anything crafty related to coffee (paper, stationary, stamps etc - also great if you have something from a local coffee shop)

  • woodland-themed items (especially mushrooms, hedgehogs, owls, wolves)

  • anything autumnal/fall themed - it's my favorite season!

  • I LOVE teal, turquoise, rich/deep colors and jewel tones like burnt orange, that strange kind of purple that's somewhere between eggplant and burgundy

  • I LOVE anything related to space exploration/travel from Nasa, like postage stamps etc

  • almost anything Disney from the 1970s or earlier (postcards, tourist maps, etc) - totally reminds me of being a kid :)

  • anything related to the United Nations or World's Fairs

  • paper ephemera related to England (especially London), Belgium (especially Brussels), Germany (especially Bavaria), France (especially Paris or Nice) or Florida

  • anything written in German and/or French

Please please please don't send me anything that reeks of smoke or has some other really strong/bad smells, as I won't be able to use it :( :( Thank you!!

SmashinSusan 08/22/2013 #

Hello so sorry for my delay! I figured I had enough on my profile! :-)

Magazine clippings of anything in my profile (butterflies, Snoopy, Disney, dachshunds, etc etc)

Guinea pig/hamster things (stickers, clippings, photos)

Wicked the musical/elphaba things

Cirque during soleil (especially La Nouba) things (pictures, clippings, etc)

Michael Jackson things

Lego things

Jesus, Noah, Joseph any Bible/Christian things

Gatlinburg/pigeon Forge Tennessee things (postcards, pamphlets, pictures etc)

Muppet things (especially Kermit!)

Snoopy things

I hope this helps!!

jeanland 08/25/2013 #

*** Hello everyone! I just wanted you all to know that I have extended the send-by deadline by a week. It has been brought to my attention that some of you need some extra time to do some shopping for your partners to make their package extra-special! I hope this helps everyone out! Have fun everybody! :o) ***

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