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The Amelie Do-Gooder Swap

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The Amelie Do-Gooder Swap
Swap Coordinator:heyRABBIT (contact)
Swap categories: Movies  Themed  Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:26
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:October 20, 2008
Date items must be sent by:November 20, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

"Amelie has a strange feeling of absolute harmony. It's a perfect moment. A soft light, a scent in the air, the quiet murmur of the city. A surge of love, an urge to help mankind overcomes her."

Remember a little movie called "Le Fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain?" Maybe it's just me, but if Amelie Poulain were a real person, she'd be all over swap-bot.com! She'd see this site as a fun way to brighten someone's day, even if she doesn't know that person. Who doesn't love this shy, childlike girl from Montmarte with the big imagination? And who doesn't love going to the mail to find a unique package made just for them?

So, for this swap, you will send 3 or more items to one partner, relating to the film "Le Fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain." I'm going to encourage these items to be handmade, but it's up to you! This swap idea is based off of the geniuses who are Harold8Maude and UndergroundStephLab. This is for swappers who are really committed to putting together a great, creative package for their partner. Become a regular do-gooder like Amelie, by making your partner's day!

Packages could include: * ATCs * The soundtrack * Photobooth pictures like the one's Nino collects * Anything one would find in Dominique Bretodeau's tin (marbles, little figurines, postcards) * Skipping stones * Keys * Bizarre paintings (like those in Amelie's bedroom) * Garden Gnome feltie * Items referring to Renoir * "Old" and "lost" letters (maybe detailing why you like the movie, your favorite parts, etc.) * Just have FUN!

I've set this swap up to near the end of October, simply because I want this to get as much face time on swap-bot before the sign-up closes! You'll, then, have PLENTY of time to put your package together and send it out to your partner.

Requirements: No recent NO SENDS. You must have a rating of 4.8 or better. The swap is international and newbies are welcome with filled out profiles and ratings from at least 5 swaps. Please, only sign up if you are going to send a package! Nobody likes being flaked. I am more than happy to angel anyone who may need it.

Please upload a picture to the swap when you send it out! I'd love to see what everyone comes up with!

Discussion

Hailey 10/ 3/2008 #

Dominique Bretodeau's tin = LOVE

heyRABBIT 10/ 3/2008 #

Haha! I thought about making this swap just a Dominique tin, but then I decided to make it a little more open to more ideas. Maybe, if this goes well, we can do a Dominique Tin Swap?!

Thanks for joining, purr!

CherylLaVon 10/ 3/2008 #

You make me want to see this movie SO BAD!

heyRABBIT 10/ 3/2008 #

Check it out, CherylLaVon! It always makes me smile!

marilavado 10/ 3/2008 #

I simply had to join, that's my favourite movie! =D PS: Already have the soundtrack, please do not send!

TeaNi 10/ 3/2008 #

wow- I love Amelie, and this is an awesome swap I was all set to participate in, until I saw the rating requirement- only a 4.5? I personally don't know of any reputable swappers with a rating that low; even those who have racked up a few 3's and 1's due to hard times still seem to have a rating of 4.85 or above. Am I wrong? If so, please point me to those great swappers with a 4.5 rating, I don't mind being proven wrong, it's just I've ben flaked on too many times to take risks on swappers with low ratings- just MHO.

jenkosman 10/ 3/2008 #

This is my all time favorite movie - I can't pass up this swap! I think I'll have to watch the movie AGAIN this weekend, darn ;)!!!

heyRABBIT 10/ 3/2008 #

Wow! This is soo cool! I didn't think we'd get such a quick response!

I understand what you mean about ratings, TeaNi. Considering every so far in the swap is above 4.8, I will consider changing it, but I'd like to get more feedback on that point from the rest of the members of the swap.

So how does everyone feel about changing the requirement to a 4.8 rating?

Hailey 10/ 3/2008 #

4.8 rating is much safer :D

sailordoll 10/ 4/2008 #

I'm so excited for this swap, have some good ideas already I think =) I agree about the rating change though, this would be a awful swap to be flaked on..

heyRABBIT 10/ 4/2008 #

Alrighty! I'll change it! Thanks for the input, guys!

heyRABBIT 10/ 6/2008 #

I just stumbled upon this blog, today. There are a lot of Amelie-esque entries, so I thought I'd share it with you all as a bit of inspiration for your packages! Happy swapping!

http://alilovescurtis.blogspot.com/20080301_archive.html

heyRABBIT 10/ 6/2008 #

Oh and check out flickr.com and search for "amelie crafts" or "amelie swaps". There are some great ideas there too! Ahhh!

peanutbutter 10/ 7/2008 #

i can't wait for this swap! it's going to be so much fun! i have a bit of an obsession with photobooth photos so i love this movie =D
ps- I might just mention i have been trying to get the soundtrack but haven't been able to find it...;)

heyRABBIT 10/ 7/2008 #

I'm really excited, too! I've been keeping my eyes peeled for photobooths, but I haven't found one yet!

motes 10/11/2008 #

Oh! This just made my day! One of my favorite movies. If only I could ship a crackable creme brulee....

heyRABBIT 10/13/2008 #

One Week to go! I hope you're all getting excited!

dangducks 10/14/2008 #

Oh!!! I love this. I'm watching the movie right now so I can get ideas. Lovely.

idkmybffjas 10/16/2008 #

OH! i want this movie to be my life! it is by far my most favorite ever. and to find my very own Nino would be marvelous!

idkmybffjas 10/16/2008 #

also, i have the soundtrack to this film, so i'd appreciate it if you didn't send that...BUT any French music, similar to Yann Tiersen i would REALLY love

heyRABBIT 10/16/2008 #

I'm so happy about this big turn out! I hope everyone is getting ready and having fun!

heyRABBIT 10/17/2008 #

I just had a thought about another swap, if this one goes well!

Would anyone here be interested in a Pan's Labyrinth swap? It could probably go along the same lines as this one, though I'd like to think about it a little more.

Let me know!

sailordoll 10/17/2008 #

Yeah pan's labyrinth swap would be great, i'd def be up for doing that one, give me an excuse to buy the dvd for research too ;)

onehappyrobot 10/18/2008 #

oooh my gosh this is such a WONDERFUL idea!!!

i love quirky things, and i know how creative you guys are. whee i'm so excited! (just don't send the soundtrack, because i have a copy! :))

heyRABBIT 10/18/2008 #

Yeah, we're almost there! I should say now that I DO have the soundtrack and basically all of Yann Tiersens albums, so no need to send me those! I'm defiantly covered!

heyRABBIT 10/20/2008 #

Hurry and join up (or get out if things turn out they won't work!), because I'm going to set up partners come midnight, tonight!!!

TeaNi 10/20/2008 #

I watched the movie again last night to refresh my memory and give a nudge to my muse- as lovely as ever- I can't wait to see who my partner is and begin!:)

heyRABBIT 10/20/2008 #

Gah! There is no link to assign partners on this swap page?! Maybe I'm suppose to wait until swap-bot emails me. Now, I feel stupid. Sorry, if I'm doing this wrong, guys! Let me know if you think I'm missing something here!

TeaNi 10/25/2008 #

@heyRABBIT you've probably figured it out at this point;) but I do believe the swap-bot time is set to West coast USA time, so it wouldn't appear until it was midnight there, so the time for you would depend on your relation to that time zone. For example, I'm Eastern Pcific, so swap-bot doesn't turn over to a new day until 3am for me:)

threesweetpeas 11/19/2008 #

how about starting a film themed swap group? i wouldnt mind setting it up, and anyone could be an officer to create swaps based on films, what a better way to finally get around to seeing all those films on your "to watch" list

anyone?

heyRABBIT 11/19/2008 #

I'm all for it! Great idea, threesweetpeas!

threesweetpeas 11/19/2008 #

inspirational films swap group can be found here

so cool! i went ahead and started a group, i hope it is what everyone is looking for! i used my usual group standards, let me know what you think and hope to see you all there!

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