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Lots of Mail #4 - Cheap and Easy

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Lots of Mail #4 - Cheap and Easy
Swap Coordinator:PostMuse (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Miscellaneous  Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:112
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:May 3, 2007
Date items must be sent by:May 10, 2007
Number of swap partners:5
Description:

The original idea for swap was dreamed up by dreamhope and she hosted the first two, with resounding success. I hosted the 3rd round and had so much fun I decided to go for a 4th.

We all love getting a lot of mail, so this is a super-easy, super-cheap way to exchange lots of mail.

This is an international swap.

Guidelines: Each of your packages should be small and light enough to be sent by regular letter-post, but this is a goal, not a rule. It is important you don't assume your envelope will pass muster with one postage stamp, or that international mail will travel without a customs form. Please check your envelopes with your friendly neighborhood postal employee.

You will be sending one item to each of your 5 partners.

Choose one item from each of the following categories and pick one of your 5 partners to whom to send each item;

  • Something black
  • Something personal
  • Something spring-y
  • Something bright
  • Something local

The items can be found items, bought items, or things you already own, but should always be something you would like to receive yourself. Remember, keep it light and keep it simple! Examples of good items: a magazine or newspaper article, a cartoon, a postcard, a note card, a button or bead, a piece of fancy paper, stickers, stamps, a piece of ribbon or fabric, a tea bag, temporary tattoos, a bookmark, a charm, a quote or joke (something non-offensive, of course), a photo, an Artist Trading Card (ATC)...there are lots of possibilities! Please make sure you include both your username and real name, as well as a note about what category the item falls into.

Also, please try to post acknowledgment on the swap message thread below once you receive an item. It keeps anxiety tamed if senders know their envelopes have arrived.

When it comes time to rate, remember that this is low-expectation swap. Your partner is under no obligation to choose something that suits your profile. As long as you receive something that isn’t garbage with a note about what category it belongs to, your partner gets a 5. And please keep in mind that this is an international swap, so some things will take a longer time to arrive. Let's give each other a break and at least try the messaging system before giving out "1" ratings.

New swappers are welcome, but please read Swap-Bot’s FAQs and make sure you have a completed profile before joining. If you would like to read the threads for the previous rounds they are as follows; Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Discussion

Craftlover10101 04/ 3/2007 #

This sounds like a lot of fun. And this will probably be one of my last swaps untill after I recover from more surgery in June. I wish I was around for the last three. I went back and looked at the postings and it looks like ya'll had a great time. Thanks HeatherS

racheljohnson 04/ 3/2007 #

I am so glad you decided to jump back in, Postmuse! This sounds like a great swap! xoxo

PostMuse 04/ 3/2007 #

Thank you Rachel :-) I am going to go reeeeeal slow, though. I am such a nervous nora about mail getting lost.

And HeatherS.... this swap is soooo much fun! You get a bunch of smiles in the mail.

Craftlover10101 04/ 3/2007 #

I'm betting it will be. Do you mind me asking about you Jumping back in? Are u ok?

Cloverst 04/ 3/2007 #

Yeah good to see you about! nice formatting ;P

I would sign up if we didn't have a bit of a family medical thing going on here....

PostMuse 04/ 3/2007 #

Did I do something wrong in the formatting???? I used the fancy little converter you posted in the Forum, Cloverst

And HeatherS.... I was getting discouraged by my mail not arriving when I expected it to arrive and the anxiety of not knowing where it was made me crazy and very unhappy. There were other issues, too, but the mail anxiety was the main issue. I'm trying to learn to let it go :-) Very little mail gets lost.... really.... just moves slow sometimes.

harleychick27 04/ 3/2007 #

YAY--I'm in for round 4, glad you decided to play hostess again, PostMuse! :O)

LINBUR0100 04/ 3/2007 #

So, how do you know if your partner actually sent something from each category? I mean, couldn't the person just send all black things to their 5 partners without any way of tracking that?

PostMuse 04/ 3/2007 #

Yes, it could happen that someone sends all from one category, however it is more fun to try to find something from every category. I'm wicked precise with keeping track of addresses, partners, and when envelopes are received, but I for sure won't be paying attention to if all 5 categories were used by each swapper. I think the majority try to find something from each category, or at least they have in the last 3 rounds.

E11enT 04/ 3/2007 #

I love this swap. It is very cheap and easy and fun!- but what I like the most is the challenge to think up something for each of the categories. It challenges my creativity.

The flip side is that it's very cool to see how your partners interpret the categories. Last swap I received 3 orange items, - all very different. Thanks for hosting once again.

Aerochik 04/ 3/2007 #

I just love these quik swaps.,,,,

starrycat 04/ 3/2007 #

Yeah!!! I'm going to play again too!!! I liked this one, lol!

Craftlover10101 04/ 4/2007 #

Hi Postmuse, I understand too. I'm sitting here waiting for things too lol. And when you don't know who it's coming from it could be out of the country which makes it harder to wait for it if you don't know that it's coming that far lol. I know when making swaps we might start putting in that you need to let the partner know where it's coming from. That is always an option. I know some like to make it a surprise. I do like surprises too so it's hard either way to decide how to make a swap up.

twobluecrows 04/ 4/2007 #

This sounds like a lot of fun! I'm joining even though I swore I wasn't going to sign up for nay more for a while--I'm weak! :)

I advise to also put the swap name and your username on the outside of the envelope--I got an empty envie recently with no ID on it except the person's real name and address in the return label--took a while to track her down in all of my many ongoing swaps here and in Yahoo. I didn't have a clue what was supposed to be in it. What a pain! One more reason for me not to sign up for so many! ;)

And on that note also--pack your items well! Use cardboard or padded envies and fork over the extra 13cents for unmachineable mail surcharge--it's worth it if the ATC or whatever makes it through in one piece. Regular paper envies with any lumps or protrusions don't have a chance against the machinery in your local postal distribution center! I'll be making my own envelopes now out of cardstock to try to reduce loss from mangling!

Cyn

harleychick27 04/ 4/2007 #

Hi!

It's one thing to put your user name on the outside of the envelope but I do not think you should say, 'earring swap' for example. I was in a swap where someone (not me) wrote what the item was and several envelopes arrived empty (it was also a 5 partner swap). If one were ripped, okay, but more than one? I think someone saw what was in there and took them out. I used to put the swap name on the outside but won't now if it gives away what's inside to anyone who might have sticky fingers. Sad we have to think of that isn't it? :O)

SueFitz 04/ 4/2007 #

I've enjoyed #3, so why not #4

whimsicalone 04/ 5/2007 #

i just sent my items for #3 and now i can't wait to send them for #4!

Starwatcher 04/ 5/2007 #

3 was a lot of fun, Postmuse! I, too, am glad you are hosting this one also! As for worrying about the mail making it or not, I have found that by entering a bunch of swaps, lots of things come in the mail so if a few are missing I'm not going to be terribly sad over it. I try to frame both outgoing and incoming as "random acts of kindness - with a theme" so that there is little stress involved. I just make sure that I have enough time to fulfill my obligation and then not worry about the rest. at least that is how it works for me. (I am a newbie in this group but have been participating in swaps in other groups for 2 years now. Some things have arrived WAY late, but they are the exception. I know that the people I HAVE met through swaps have been wonderful, kind, very upbeat people and I'm glad to be one of them!

Susi 04/ 5/2007 #

I participated in the last one, and I really tried to make my items interesting. I even did my best to send a card that went along with the category. I sent fabic, recipes and spices, tags papers etc, (in one envy) and I don't remember what else. I did recieve a wonderful package from one partner in the UK, who sent something from each category! It was a marvelous package. I got another envelope, that I'm not sure what it was, the person did not send a note or anything, I just assumed that it was something "unusual" Anyway, I just want to clarify something. In the first part of the description you say that something light and easy, with just one stamp is ok, but might not pass "muster". Then down aways, you give examples of possible items, things that are small light, like a cartoon, an article, a button or beads, shiny paper is ok. So which is it that we need to send? A tiny package, or a simple letter? I love this swap, once I figured out, but now I am seeing something like a mixed message. Am I misunderstanding something? susi

Susi 04/ 5/2007 #

just a question, again, lol...does everyone see stargazers comment in HUGE letters? I can hardly read it! Not a complaint, just curious if there is something wrong with my 'puter! susi

Tambo 04/ 5/2007 #

I see stargazer's text in huge letters, also. It's hard to read! LOL

Susi 04/ 5/2007 #

ok, it's not just me then... I wonder if stargazer knows it's like that? also, I have a suggestion... when you get your envys ready, write the name of the swap on the OUTSIDE of the evelope, as well as the inside, makes things easier to help do rating! I keep envelopes, and sometimes I don't remeber who sent what. I should probably find a system to do this, but I know that when I write the name and the DATE it's due (I'm trying to do that now) it helps alot! susi

harleychick27 04/ 5/2007 #

Hi again, Susi!

Please see my post above about writing swap names on the outside of envelopes... :O)

PostMuse 04/ 5/2007 #

Well, I'm in Detroit. Got a few minutes before we head out to dinner, and then to see Clapton (oh my goodness, I am so excited)!

Susi, send a letter or small item.... totally up to you. I usually end up going the one ounce but usually only just going over. I think if I put one less tiny item in those envelopes I'd stay at the one stamp!

I think what most people like in this swap is the unexpected. You have no idea what is going to be in that envelope, unlike many swaps when you sign up for a specific item. You really can't go wrong with whatever you send :-)

ladydy5 04/ 5/2007 #

Susie, good idea about the envelopes. Lots of time I forget who sent what by the time we can rate our sender. And, the large print on that comment was too much. Gave me a headache.

harleychick27 04/ 5/2007 #

I don't agree about putting the swap name on the outside of the envelope if it tells what's inside the envelope. Too risky for items to be stolen (I guess by the someone working the post office, which is awful). I was one of a few people who rec'd a ripped envelope with nothing inside in a swap where the person had written what was inside the envelope on the outside. I heard that was not the only swap in which something like that happened. For this swap, 'lots of mail', I guess it'd be fine to write that on the outside. :O)

ksj1717 04/ 5/2007 #

Susi,

I bought little $1.00 journal books and a small calendar to keep up with my trades (I'm in too many, I think, but I love it). I put the swap name and who I send what to and then I just write the name and item in when I receive something for that swap. When it's time to do ratings, your info should all be on one page. :)

ksj1717 04/ 5/2007 #

There's a number at the end of the Swap-bot URL code. Maybe we should put that swap number on the outside of our envelopes?

SharonP 04/ 5/2007 #

Kiki, I think you raise a really good point about not putting something on the envelope that identifies the contents if it has monetary value. I am not so concered that putting "lots of mail" on the envelope is a problem. But I think Postmuse makes it clear that there should be a note on the inside with the name of the swap, the category, and your user name. She has it in bold, after all! So, how hard is it to open the envelope to find out what's in it?

As for keeping track of who sent you stuff for rating time, I've taken to posting a message on the swap message board whenever I receive something, and if I have the sender's e-mail address, I send them a message too. That way, when it comes time to rate, it's easy to just search my own posts to be reminded of things. I did not invent that technique, I might add! Several other people have said they do that too. It is helpful, and it's fun to read people's comments about the things they received.

user6615 04/ 9/2007 #

So am I understanding correctly.

Each partner will get 1 item from each cateogry?

Or EACH partner gets an item from one of the categories like there's a chance I will be the partner that will get 5 black items? lol

hELP!

PostMuse 04/ 9/2007 #

There is no way to control what item goes to each participant so, yes, you could get all five items from the same category. In the last round one participant has received 4 items from one category. If there was a way to make it so that people did get an item from each category, we would go for it, but there isn't. It is all a matter of chance.

Craftlover10101 04/ 9/2007 #

So what if we have a perverted mind? lol Cause I just thought of something personal but CLEAN, but thought it was a crack up and I would laugh my butt off if I got what I am thinking up. Would that affend anyone?

Craftlover10101 04/ 9/2007 #

Sorry lol

marcia1977 04/10/2007 #

There is a swap on here for "swap cards" Swap cards are little business card sized cards that have your user name, real name and email address It also has a place for you to write in the swap name and the date sent. I think I may make myself some of these and start including them into my swap packages. You will not need to try to keep envelopes or such, it would have all the info you needed right on the card. Just a suggestion.

marcia1977 04/10/2007 #

HeatherS,

Wouldn't offend me. I have somewhat of a strange sense of humor, to say.

Marcia

PostMuse 04/10/2007 #

I have a story to go with the "something personal" category, but y'all will have to wait until Lots of Mail #5 to hear it :-)

Craftlover10101 04/10/2007 #

lol

Craftlover10101 04/10/2007 #

Well if i get you marcia i'll send it than lol

Craftlover10101 04/11/2007 #

**********If you want to be on an email list of the swaps that I start please email me. This way when I start a new swap I will email everyone on that list.*************

PostMuse 04/14/2007 #

Just a note to anyone watching the participant list. I will not remove anyone from the swap until the swap closes to prevent known flakes from signing up with a different username.

Craftlover10101 04/18/2007 #

I'm sorry but I have to drop out.

LeeAnn 04/22/2007 #

Glad newbies are welcome!!

PostMuse 04/22/2007 #

Not only are new swappers welcome, they are encouraged to join this swap! You get to send to lots of people and the cost is very low. Plus, if you really get into the swap, you can get lots of hearts in your ratings :-) Hearts are for when the sender goes above the swap requirements, but that doesn't mean spending more money. It often means including a lovely note that shows you read your partners' profile. Wicked fun swap! Thank you for joining LeeAnn!

towenby 04/25/2007 #

Thank you for inviting new swappers. I appreciate that so much! I am really looking forward to this swap. It sounds like a lot of fun. I like Marcia's idea of "swap cards" and plan on creating one for myself. Thanks for the idea, Marcia. Terry

PostMuse 04/26/2007 #

Always happy to have new swappers in this swap :-)

Just a note to everyone... I pay very close attention to the participant list and I keep data on ratings history for every participant. If ratings start to slip, I make note and will message the participant. If I don't hear back, that participant is added to my watch list and I will remove them when the swap sign-up closes.

niecedenise 04/26/2007 #

Heather, why are you dropping out. i would like your perverted idea. Not much offends me. Mainly the f word but not much else.

user7548 04/26/2007 #

I'm also a newbie and am looking forward to this swap. Thanks. It's fun to try to figure out neat things to send.

Chickpea 04/27/2007 #

This is my first swap, and I'm really looking forward to trying it out. I've always loved mail and having pen pals, and the five themes look like they'll inspire a lot of creative ideas. Thanks for starting this round, PostMuse!

carniemichelle 04/30/2007 #

This is also my first swap looking foward to it. Hmmmm now to come up with one thing from each theme

alishamitchum 04/30/2007 #

All my stuff is ready to go. The only category I duplicated was something bright. I hope everyone likes their stuff. I made it all :)

Alisha

PostMuse 05/ 4/2007 #

Partners are assigned. Happy swapping!

stummicakes 05/ 4/2007 #

hello everyone! I am new, but signed up for this swap! I am excited about it! I have been trading for years and love it! So I hope everyone likes the goodies I send them! Thanks- chris

shrinkydink 05/ 4/2007 #

I'm a newb but very excited about my first swap. Thanks for letting us participate!

1CrazyQuilter 05/ 4/2007 #

Jennifer, SassyBird, Starlitebrite, Jenny, Nicamo I sent your packages today

user7052 05/ 4/2007 #

These "Lots of Mail" swaps are my favorite:-) Thank you so much Post Muse for organizing them for all of us!!!!! Mail is heading to erin, ddmaree, bebe_luv, jane and jennyGr8

PostMuse 05/ 4/2007 #

There are 12 countries represented in this swap. We have participants from;

  • Australia
  • Canada (2 in British Columbia, 1 in New Brunswick, 5 in Ontario, and 1 in Quebec for total of 9 in Canada)
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Malaysia
  • Netherlands
  • UK (3 in England)
  • USA (Alabama, Arizona (2), Arkansas, California (18), Colorado, Florida (5), Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois (2), Indiana (2), Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland (2), Massachusetts (4), Michigan (2), Missouri (3), Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey (2), New York (2), North Carolina (2), Ohio (5), Oklahoma, Oregon (6). Pennsylvania (*5), Tennessee (3), Texas (5), Virginia, Washington (4**), West Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, and 1 FPO address ending up in Japan for a total of 91 players in US)

We will be keeping the postal services all over the world quite busy :-)

Thank you all very much for participating. I am going to open a Round 5 later this weekend!

mpontalba 05/ 5/2007 #

This is one of my favorite swaps (notecards are in first place, usually), and I think I've got it down this time around! I've actually located something for each category that I'm really happy about! So I got stuff ready today to post on Monday...that means carniemichelle, KVDesigns, Ninety, Melonie, and TiaBel, one of your five will be starting out the first of the week.

Chickpea 05/ 5/2007 #

I just left the post office where I mailed off packages for Brooke, Lulubird6, Tsampa, Morgraine, and Stummi Cakes. I hope you all enjoy your little surprises!

mpontalba 05/ 5/2007 #

Had the postage and couldn't wait...dropped off my five this evening!

scrapnstamper 05/ 7/2007 #

Hi all! Suefitz, Annette, JuliW, Tryph and Cakes your items are on the way!

Anna

harleychick27 05/ 7/2007 #

Thank you, Brooke, for the great post cards! Love vintage ones and the one from where you play Irish pennywhistle is cool, too! This swap is so much fun!! :O)

user7988 05/ 7/2007 #

betherann, tsampa, morgraine, dodgeramchic and chickpea your mail is on it's way. =)

PennyArcade 05/ 7/2007 #

wow this was fun, i hope my swappies love the things i made for them! whimsicalone, nursy, special k, heide c, and PinkGeek- your stuff is on the way!!!!!!

carol2tea 05/ 7/2007 #
carol2tea 05/ 7/2007 #

Sorry got distracted and hit sent. Dorthakay B, Sallie Barnes, Janice P, Cheryl C and Faye B I sent all packages today. Hope you like them carol

starrycat 05/ 7/2007 #

Motes, I got your something springy today!!! Thanks heaps! I love the envies!! <3

PattyJ 05/ 7/2007 #

Cathy, citizeblue, Rose, Vlcatko, and brittercat,

Your envelopes are in the mail!

Patty J. 8-)

stummicakes 05/ 8/2007 #

Sent all mine out yesturday & got Brooke's today!

stummicakes 05/ 8/2007 #

ok, newbie question- do I leave a rating by posting in the comment box of the user's profile?

JP 05/ 8/2007 #

I finally have all of my letters done and ready to go! I will be sending out today to: rnwannabe,AlishaMitchum,Brandi~ohio~,Cakes, and labrynth83!

Chickpea 05/ 8/2007 #

Stummi Cakes, I'm new too, but I saw in the Forums that the rating system becomes available 7 days after the swap date. So it'll still be a while until you can start rating your packages.

HeideC 05/ 8/2007 #

LindzSaleh, Kimberly, -YS-, GrannieEv, & agildedglass your envies are in the mail.

towenby 05/ 8/2007 #

Kiki, Saor, Betherann, Betzi, and Nytesong...your envelopes are in the mail. I hope you like what I sent. This was fun. Can't wait for the next one! Terry

Tryph 05/ 8/2007 #

Brandi~Ohio~, suefitz, annette, Juli W., and Cakes - Canada Post received your letters today!

ladybug267 05/ 8/2007 #

Jennifer, SassyBird, 1CrazyQuilter, Jenny Young,and puddy, your envelopes went out yesterday :) I hope that you like them :)

carniemichelle 05/ 9/2007 #

Ninety, Melonie,TiaBel,SwimGirl,KVDesigns Your swap is on the way from Alabama Hope you enoy them

harleychick27 05/ 9/2007 #

YIKES, I just noticed that there are two people using the name 'Kiki'!! Maybe I should change mine to Kiki from NH or something. Anyway, I'll be sending to MonkeysInk, theycalledaction, mpontalba, lostinthesparks and carniemichelle today. Hope you enjoy what I'm sending to you! :O)

mbrat 05/ 9/2007 #

Amity, PamBartlow, TiaBel, SwimGirl, and KVDesigns your items are on the way coming form Canada.

stummicakes 05/ 9/2007 #

thanks chickapea.

Chickpea 05/ 9/2007 #

Nytesong, I received your spring-y floral tea today. Thanks a bunch! I can't wait to try it out!

Starwatcher 05/ 9/2007 #

Aerochik, elizabeth-of-course, cindynub, halloweenie, and porcelina, your envelopes are going out today. Fun swap and really quite the challenge! (Sorry about the large dark print on the earlier message - I have no idea why the computer did that - and I hope it doesn't do it to this message also...)

user7709 05/ 9/2007 #

brittercat, ArtIndulgence, citizenblue - your mail went out last week. Vlcatko, Patty J., - your mail went out today!

cindynub, I received your mail yesterday. Thank you so much!

Happy swapping all!

user7642 05/ 9/2007 #

Motes, I received my spring-y flowers today. Thank you so much.

Saor 05/ 9/2007 #

Posted to Kiki, nytesong,Betherann,dodgeramchic & chickpea.

starrycat 05/ 9/2007 #

Sparklebluefaery, Ellen, baglady, jodi, and lalalauren54- Your packages are out in the mail to ya! Enjoy!

Brandi 05/ 9/2007 #

Ok! I have my envelopes ready to go...I think I didn't follow directions though. I sent an item from each category to all five of my partners. Oh! Well! That will make them more fun to receive!

Take care! Brandi~Ohio

Annette 05/ 9/2007 #

Cakes, JuliW and Vanessa I sent your envelopes off yesterday! Hope you enjoy them. Alisha and Brandi I have yours ready to go and will post them tomorrow. :)

Annette 05/ 9/2007 #

Cakes, JuliW and Vanessa I sent your envelopes off yesterday! Hope you enjoy them. Alisha and Brandi I have yours ready to go and will post them tomorrow. :)

E11enT 05/ 9/2007 #

Baglady, Yuna, Kami, Jodi and lalalauren - My goodies are on the way to you tomorrow - packed and waiting to go (from Canada)

user7837 05/10/2007 #

Erin, Amity, Pam Bartlow, JennyGr8 and SwimGirl: Your envelopes were mailed today! Hope everyone likes their goodies! KV

user7837 05/10/2007 #

Tia Bel, Thank you for the BRIGHTS that you sent to me! I am sure I will be able to make a lot of ATCs or use the findings in my altered arts! Thanks again, KV

lulubird6 05/10/2007 #

Brooke, received your great postcards! I love the Pasadena one, it's pretty cool!

gatorsmom 05/10/2007 #

Kristina, cath51, murmel, silverwing, and and Tiff12398, your packages are all in the mail. I so hope, that you enjoy them.

carniemichelle 05/10/2007 #

mpontalba got my card today Thank you puppys,cat and butterflies All of my favorite Michelle

Brandi 05/10/2007 #

I sent mine today to: Eva, Alisha, Rebecca R., Vanessa, & Lola! Enjoy!

lulubird6 05/10/2007 #

theycalledaction, kiki, postmuse, lostinthesparks and stummi cakes, your mail is on the way today! enjoy!

user7548 05/10/2007 #

Hi - Brand new here and this is my FIRST swap. Mail went to Kari in WI, Michelle in Md., Kathy in KY, Gen in OR and Anna in IN. I hope you all like what I sent ... I was very nervous about it.

Evelyn in MD

user7423 05/10/2007 #

Urban Exotic, I *LOVE your package! I took pics and put them on my blog: http://artindulgence.blogspot.com/

My package is going out tomorrow!

betherann 05/11/2007 #

Aack I'm running late...will send mine out tomorrow to brooke, noa, anna, ali, and cadri.

user7304 05/11/2007 #

Brooke, LuluBird6, Morgraine, and Chickpea, your packages went out yesterday. I was sick as a dog, and couldn't get to the post office, so they went in my mailbox on the eve of the 9th.

Tsampa, yours are also on their way, sent last week from the post office.(international)

user7304 05/11/2007 #

Nytesong, I got your package yesterday, and I cannot wait to try the hibiscus tea! Yum! And the embellishments were adorable!

user7247 05/11/2007 #

whimsicalone, nursy, Chanel, special k and Penny Arcade. Your mail went out to you yesterday (on the 10th) Sorry I didn't post until now... had a late night last night. Hope you all enjoy your goodies!

SassyBird 05/11/2007 #

Jennifer, Starlitebright, fromthepines, carol and Nicamo - your items went out yesterday. sorry didn't have time to post but getting ready for my holiday to the beach! hope you all enjoy! Cheers, SassyBird

towenby 05/11/2007 #

Murmel, I received your beautiful local postcards today. I love them, to say nothing of the wonderful foreign stamps on the envelope. :-) Thanks much! Terry

user7423 05/11/2007 #

Mine just went out today, and I'm already starting to receive goodies!

carniemichelle 05/11/2007 #

lostinthesparks yours got here today and now I have to go see that lol Thank you

Saor 05/12/2007 #

I got something bright from Murmel. Thank you - great choice of cards. I love sunflowers.

harleychick27 05/12/2007 #

Rec'd 'black' cat earrings and two buttons (the pin/badge kind) from stummi cakes--thanks!! :O)

morgraine 05/12/2007 #

Brooke, PostMuse, lulubird6, tsampa and stummi cakes all your stuff was sent off on the 10th. I hope you like them.

I had lots of fun putting them together.=)

Chickpea thank you for the flowers and the magazine. I liked the flower you put in it and it has some fun articles.

Nytesong thank you for the tea it smells wonderful!!!

Sorry it took me so long to post.

user7988 05/12/2007 #

terry...i got your something personal..the letter was so cool...now i'm all wondering just who the writer was and who he was sending it to ....thanks!

carniemichelle 05/12/2007 #

monkeysink your got here today The soap smells so good. I will let you know when I try it. Thank You

carniemichelle 05/12/2007 #

Kiki from NH I love the earrings Fav color and all Thank You Michelle

Annette 05/12/2007 #

I've already received envelopes from Anna, Tryph and Gen. Thank you all! : )

scrapnstamper 05/12/2007 #

Kathy from KY.... Thank you so much for the article! I loved it! I have family from your area that I only see every June at the family reunion at Carter Caves! :) Thank you so much! Anna

tsampa 05/13/2007 #

dodgeramchic and morgraine! thank you for mailing me! it will take some time to get here, but dont worry about it, it always arrives in the end :>

noa

PostMuse 05/13/2007 #

Great bits of local and personal from Brooke today! Love the McCool postcard and the old Pasadena card is very cool.

PostMuse 05/13/2007 #

Oh, and another wonderful envelope of goodness from lulubird6! Black serendipity squares and strips! I think I'll be using them tonight in a few ATCs I've been designing in my head. Thank you!

gatorsmom 05/13/2007 #

I received my "Black" item today from monkzardo, today, it was an ATC and I love it! Thanks Liz!

Saor 05/14/2007 #

I got a cool vintage type card today from Terry for something local. Thank you I love postcards.

SueFitz 05/14/2007 #

Got my envy of goodies form Anna over the weekend. YOu did great for your first swap.

DorthaKayLittleGoose 05/14/2007 #

I received wonderful packages from 1) Monica K, 2) Faye B., 3) Sallie "Sparky", and 4) Carol C, so far. Wow, this was the first time I joined in this kind of swap. Really enjoyed it. Thanks so much. I got something black (Earl Grey Black) and (Fabric Pin kit), Something spring-y (flower stickers), something Bright (folder with fabic in it).
Oh, and all my packages went out last week.

user7423 05/14/2007 #

Elizabeth, I got your "spring" package of seeds JUST as I was walking out to work in my garden today! I LOVE them! Thank-you SO much!

user7423 05/14/2007 #

Cindy went above and beyond. She sent me one of EACH of the required things, and the sweetest note to go along with the package! Thank-you SO much, I'm already playing with the images you sent me!

auntouch 05/14/2007 #

I am so confused. I sent everyone all five things. teehee. got five from cindy. she must of thought the same as me. also recived post card and stickers from amity, and post cards from linda.

Chickpea 05/14/2007 #

I had such a great mail day today! In addition to a magazine and package I'd ordered, I also received three wonderful surprises from dodgeramchic, Margarita, and Saor. They were all overachievers who put together some really fun mail! Saor, Ireland looks so beautiful in the local postcards you sent. I wanted to visit it already, and now these postcards have brought about a serious case of wanderlust!

puddy 05/14/2007 #

Jane, I received your package today. I absolutely love the personal ATC card..... what a terrific idea. Thanks

user7988 05/14/2007 #

dimanche...i got your mail today. ty! i already have plans for the thread!

user7988 05/14/2007 #

casa de crafty...hope i got your screen name right...! i got your mail today...and thank you! i love the colors of the notecard =)

scrapnstamper 05/14/2007 #

Thank you Suefitz!!! :)

scrapnstamper 05/14/2007 #

Evelyn -

Thank you for the bright bookmark! My daughter took it from me the minute she saw it to use in her book!
Thanks! :)

scrapnstamper 05/14/2007 #

Ewie, Thank you so much for the bright papers & the stickers! Love it all! Anna

scrapnstamper 05/14/2007 #

Mici E, Thank you for the wonderful package! I kept the ring pop for myself cause when I get them for the kids, they don't share! lol I love frogs! Thanks for the bright green frog charm... Thank you so much, I love it all. Anna

user7502 05/14/2007 #

i received a notice from the post office saying that a parcel addressed to me had become separated from its label in pittsburgh. i assume it's from a swap and i'm trying to figure out whose it was- so if you sent me something that might have stopped off in pittsburgh, i need to know what it looks like so i can have the post office try and find it!

mpontalba 05/14/2007 #

A bonanza in my mailbox today...thanks to MonkeysInk for something spring-y, PostMuse for something personal (and a purple card..my fave color), and lostinthesparks for something bright.

beckra 05/14/2007 #

I received stuff from AlishaMitchum today; thanks! I especially like the cool paper clips and the clever interpretation of "something personal"--an "altered" rolodex card!

beckra 05/14/2007 #

Today was a good mail day: I also got a packet from Brandi~Ohio~ with something from every category. The turtle card is especially timely because I've been helping turtles across the road a lot this week so they don't get crushed by cars! Thanks!

user7642 05/14/2007 #

I love going to the mailbox! Today I received an evevelope full of "something black" from Oceanmom and a "personal favorites" CD mix from Jane of Art. Thank you all. I've already received something "spring-y" from Motes. I can't wait to see what categories my other swap partners will send.

gatorsmom 05/14/2007 #

I reveived my "springy" envelope today from Cathy and it had some beautiful flowers stickers, a tag embellishment, and a fabric flower embellishement. Great package, thank you Cathy!

gatorsmom 05/14/2007 #

I also received my "something bright" package from citzen blue today. My sons nickname is "Gator" and i received a bright green and yellow wind up alligator. Thanks, my son got a kick out of it!

PostMuse 05/14/2007 #

I just sent an email to you, porcelina, regarding the mail puzzle. I am in Pittsburgh, as is one other participant in this swap, but neither of us sent to you. If you don't get the email, let me know.

harleychick27 05/15/2007 #

Thank you, PostMuse, for the 'spring-y' egg magnet! The Paris card is great, too! :O)

lulubird6 05/15/2007 #

ali, your "springy" plumeria stamp is so cute! thanks! also thanks much for reading my profile and sending stickers for my girls, they loved them.

puddy 05/15/2007 #

ddmaree, received your package today, how appropriate for me, I was searching today for one. You can never have too many of these, thanks very much

user7747 05/15/2007 #

Kiki from NH I got yours today the earrings are so cute I can't wait till tomorrow when I can show them off

Tryph 05/15/2007 #

Hunter & Dane's Momma - just got the letter yesterday. Thanks so much - I'm feeling a little under the weather and I know the tea will help... and I look forward to being inspired with the charm and ribbon. Much thanks!

PostMuse 05/15/2007 #

Received some wonderful bright paper today from Ali. I am going to put it to use very soon :-) And I agree... the pink with the birds is wonderful. It says "teacup and saucer" to me.

And I also received a very clever take on the something personal category. A beautiful empty photo album from stummi cakes.

Thank you both very much!

user7837 05/15/2007 #

Melonie, Thank you for the "Local" Popping Corn , I can't wait to share it with my daughter when we have our next movie night!!

MPontalba, Thank you for the "Personal" Swapping Cards and the dragonfly stickers I know I will be able to put BOTH to good use!!

CarnieMichelle, I received your item, but I am not sure which catagory the fall in... perhaps personal? My daughter has already taken the bath things!

I have blogged all these items.

http://360.yahoo.com/kvcreativedesigns

Thanks again all! KV

lulubird6 05/15/2007 #

dodgeramchic, what a fun envie packed with goodness! I love that you hit all 5 categories and so creatively, too! excellent!

carniemichelle 05/15/2007 #

I forgot to put the note that said what everything was everyone got something personal, something black and bright, and something springy. Sorry about that but was my first swap Michelle

user2413 05/15/2007 #

I just got home from a long weekend and found five lovely packages waiting for me!

Thank you so much Postmuse, Kiki (from NH), Stummi Cakes, Lostinthesparks, and Lulubird6 for the lovely mail! I really enjoyed going through it all and am so excited by it!

stummicakes 05/16/2007 #

Everyone should have gotten my stuff I sent to them by now!

puddy 05/16/2007 #

Ladybug, thank you for the butterfly, and I appreciate that you picked my favorite color.

Tryph 05/16/2007 #

ewie, Kathy and Gen Dalio - 3 letters at once! You made my day. Merci!

HeideC 05/16/2007 #

Thank you Pennyarcade for the great LOCAL postcard

lulubird6 05/16/2007 #

tsampa, so excited to find an envie from Isreal in my mailbox! thanks for the sheet of transfers and cute polyclay initials. I love them!

lulubird6 05/16/2007 #

I totally mispelled Israel. :( My most sincere apologies.

user7548 05/17/2007 #

I posted ratings for the mail I've received. I hope I did it correctly.

scrapnstamper 05/17/2007 #

Hi! I haven't received two swaps... how long do you wait before you leave a 1?

ladybug267 05/17/2007 #

puddy, I am so glad you like it :)

carniemichelle 05/17/2007 #

theycalledaction you swap got here today I love everything but really like the keychain Thank You Michelle

Saor 05/17/2007 #

Chickpea - I'm glad you like the cards. Did anyone else receive from me yet?

I have received 2 evies so far.

Hunter&Dane's Momma - I usually wait 2 weeks before I assume something isn't coming,especially if it's coming from far away. I then drop my partners a line and ask if they sent late.

scrapnstamper 05/17/2007 #

Thats for the advice Saor! :)

user7988 05/17/2007 #

kristina o --thank you for the something local. AND for the cute flower stickers!

lulubird6 05/17/2007 #

chickpea, it's here! it's here! (jumping up and down in glee) can't wait to use it because I have had one heckuva week! thanks! oh, and check your PMs.

lulubird6 05/17/2007 #

PostMuse, I'm completely addicted. So when's #5 going to happen? Can't wait to hear the "something personal" story! Please, oh, please!

PostMuse 05/17/2007 #

Okay, Lots of Mail #5 is now up and running!

stummicakes 05/18/2007 #

Wow, I wish I could participate in more, darn summer travels!!!

user8091 05/18/2007 #

I'm sorry I'm posting a bit late, I had to leave town and just got back. But, I did mail everything out before I left for my partners, sparklebluefaery, motes, little kitty, MangoGypsy, Eerriinn. I'm sure you have all recieved it by now. Hope you like!!! :)

gatorsmom 05/19/2007 #

Lucie, Your envelope arrived safely today. Thank you so much for the tea, I can never have enough!

Vlcatko 05/21/2007 #

Glad it arrived safely, gatorsmom :) I hope you will find it tasty ;)

user6994 05/22/2007 #

OMG. I totally forgot about this swap....To my partners...my sincere apologies! Items in the post tomorrow!

Sue

Saor 05/22/2007 #

I am waiting for one envelope and so far I have gotten a personal thing, a local thing, a black thing and a bright thing!

shrinkydink 05/22/2007 #

You guys .. I am SO SORRY. I completely spaced and haven't sent my things out yet. What a way to start off my first swap. I had all my envelopes together, ready to mail, then we had a family emergency and things just sort of ... fell apart ... and today I was cleaning out the car and found them .. ready to go to the post office. They'll be out TOMORROW. Again, I sincerely apologize to sparklebluefaery, Ellen, motes, little kitty & MangoGypsy.

Tryph 05/23/2007 #

Mici E THANK YOU! Got my black, personal -(yum!), spring-y, bright AND local things today. Too cool.

PostMuse 06/10/2007 #

I've come to learn that Rose in Georgia (USA) has dropped, or been dropped, from Swap-Bot. At the time the swap ended she had a steady 5.0000. She is now down to a 3.0000. I have not heard from her, but I assume she is just not responding to a barrage of emails from Swap-Bot. We never know what is going on it others' lives so perhaps it is best to just rate her the 1 and leave it at that. She had been a fine swapper up until recently.

Saor 06/12/2007 #

I got my last package. It was waiting for me when I got back from my holidays. A fabulous envie from Betzi with lovely wool, ribbon and library envelopes.Thank you! I loved it.

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