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WHIMSEY BOX #2

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Swap Coordinator:GrammaSherry (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Miscellaneous  Whimsey Jars 
Number of people in swap:46
Location:Regional - USA & CANADA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:May 5, 2012
Date items must be sent by:May 19, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

love the idea of a whimsey jar swap and wanted to be inclusive to everyone. I decided to go with a Whimsey box swap. Less weight for postage costs and less likely to break. My idea for the box is a 4x6 or 5x7. These can be found at most dollar stores. Be creative - decorate your box, wrap it and fill it. I love trinkets and crafty items. I decided to go with a PURLPE theme because honestly I love purple! Feel free to use all shades of purple or mixed colours with the primary colour purple. (purple and black, purple and white)

This is the 2nd swap so if it goes well I will use different colours or themes. If you have an idea please let me know.

I borrowed this list from a jar swap but it is not exhaustive, only suggestions. You MUST place at least 15 items in the box.

A writing utensil (a pen, a pencil, a sharpie--regular sized or mini--etc.) .

1 hi-liter(regular sized or mini)

A game piece (Scrabble tile, a die etc.)

Something new

Something used

1 medium sized rubber stamp or 2 small rubber stamps (may be new or gently used)

1 small ink pad

5 lengths of ribbon (all must be at least 12" in length and all 5 must be different)

1 new in package small tin of mints (think mini sized altoids)

5 individually wrapped pieces of candy (if you have any allergies please list in comment section)

1 small profile surprise

1 glitter type item

1 spring related item

Something flower (it can be something like a silk flower or something with a flower on it)

Beads (1 small package=1 Item.)

Buttons (10 buttons=1 item--can be all one color or different)

2 packets individual drinks (Crystal lite, coffee, tea etc)

Paper embellishments

Stickers

Punches

trinkets

notepads

Vending machine items

gumballs

soap

lotion

bath bombs

Newbies are welcome, but no unexplained 3 or 1's. Items are senders choice except where noted (ie candy if allergies are listed). Even though this is senders choice, do a quick profile check to see if your partner will actually like(hopefully at least) all the things you decide to include.

USA and Canada only due to shipping costs. (comparable)

All welcome with a 4.9+ ratings. Newbies welcome with a well filled out profile. No recent 1's or 3's (within last 6 months) I reserve the right to ban anyone who may seem iffy. Normal rating paramaters apply.

THIS IS THE 2ND WHIMSEY BOX - IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN DO THIS PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP. SOMEONE FLAKED ON THE LAST WHIMSEY BOX - IT IS NOT FAIR TO THE PERSON WHO IS SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING - NO FLAKERS PLEASE!

I will check profiles and will delete anyone who is questionable.

Discussion

GrammaSherry 04/ 9/2012 #

This was a great success last time.....looking forward to this.

pajaronegro 04/13/2012 #

as far as the box size are we talking flat like a jewelry gift box or like a Childs shoebox?

GrammaSherry 04/13/2012 #

childs showbox is more realistic than a flat jewellry box. Once you start collecting you will quickly see a smaller box doesnt work. Last swap I had to buy 3 boxes because I kept buying....LOL

sleepingrover2010 04/13/2012 #

Whoever gets me will find out if you read my profile that PURPLE is my favorite color too. I can't wait to see all the wonderful things in purple I receive.

pajaronegro 04/13/2012 #

great! glad I saved the boxes!

GrammaSherry 04/14/2012 #

our numbers are growing YAY I started shopping yesterday. Will wait this time to buy my box!

art3osb 04/15/2012 #

I had fun on the last box and purple is one of my favorite colors but I'll pass on this one:( Maybe next time.

BennysMumma 04/15/2012 #

Purple's my favorite color too.....can't wait to do this one! :)

dally 04/15/2012 #

I LOVE colour themed swaps! And thank you for making this one without the jar. The jar is why I haven't joined any whimsy jar swaps until now - shipping a glass jar from Canada would cost a fortune!

GrammaSherry 04/16/2012 #

I too am from Canada - I was worried about the jar breaking. Thinkin Blue for the next one!

GrammaSherry 04/16/2012 #

We'll miss you this time @ art3osb...........Cheers

stamparose 04/17/2012 #

Are all the things you put in the box have to be PURPLE too? or just the decorated box is what you want to be purple. I did your Red box and didn't put all red items in it and was told .. that everything inside should have been red too... but I never read anywhere that the contents should have been all red ...Please let me know, I don't want to make the same mistake twice if I join..

pianoheart 04/17/2012 #

stamparose, I was wondering about that, too. Some things on the list of suggestions, like Scrabble tiles, rubber stamps, mint tins and Crystal Lite packets, are not usually purple.

GrammaSherry 04/17/2012 #

The theme is Purple - so ideallly all things including the box should be purple. Having said that there are many shades of purple and the idea is to be creative. ie - scrabble tiles - you could spell purple. Crystal Light comes in grape = purple, rubber stamps could include a purple ink pad..........................

stamparose 04/18/2012 #

Thank you

GrammaSherry 04/18/2012 #

@stamparose - you are very welcome!

GrammaSherry 04/18/2012 #

@stamparose - ps hope you will join. I know your last partner really enjoyed her box

PaperclipHashbrown 04/18/2012 #

I've been collecting items like crazy for this! So excited! :D

GrammaSherry 04/19/2012 #

me too - I found a few cool things yesterday

thisisme 04/27/2012 #

You do a green one or a pink one and I'll sign up in a heartbeat.

GrammaSherry 04/30/2012 #

@thisisme next one will be green!!!!

GrammaSherry 04/30/2012 #

count down..................... 5 days.............................

JillianN 05/ 2/2012 #

Any color I will sign up lolBut I do love Purple a lot.

whytewillow 05/ 2/2012 #

Yay Green!!! (I'm in for the next one too) While I do love purple...I love green even more...AND oh BTW, I don't have a box...went to the dollar store and asked if they hand any 5 X 7 boxes...nada...nuttin. any suggestions as to where I can get one? AND...How thick should the box be? I saw someone said a kids shoe box, but I don't have any kids...any info is appreciated...

GrammaSherry 05/ 2/2012 #

@whytewillow - I found a photo box that was white with lots of purple. For the last swap my partner got a box and painted it red and decorated it with red things. I think it was a 6X6. Most stores that sell shoes have an abundance of shoe boxes that they need to get rid of. You can check Michaels - they sell photo boxes as well. A swapper last time made a deco tape box..........

GrammaSherry 05/ 2/2012 #

@thisisme - I created the green one! "Green Whimsey Box 3"

PaperclipHashbrown 05/ 2/2012 #

Hey guys, I found a cute box at Hobby Lobby today. They're running a special on the unpainted paper mache items this week. Also, they're running a 50% off sale on glass items ( jars, etc ) that would be perfect for future whimsey jar swaps. Scrapbooking paper is also 50% off, and some of those papers would be perfect for decoupaging or collage for the box.

Looking forward to swapping this! I've been collecting little purple items here and there since having signed up.

And I'm looking forward to the green box also!!!

bluecrayons 05/ 3/2012 #

i would love to see a BLUE one. i dislike purple so i will sit this one out. decoing boxes is a specialty for me.

GrammaSherry 05/ 3/2012 #

@bluecrayons next one will be blue!! Keep an eye out.

art3osb 05/ 3/2012 #

That was me that made the deco tape box. If anyone wants to see it i have a link to pics of it on my page..my swap-bot crafts.

art3osb 05/ 3/2012 #

I put crystal light single packets (red flavors-fruit punch, strawberry), heart rubber stamp since hearts are red, a cool dice eraser. All the items I recieved wasn't red.

drgngirl 05/ 3/2012 #

I couldn't resist since it's all about PURPLE! Purple is one of my favorite colors and I can't wait for you to do the BLUE one! Blue is my absolute favorite color. Now to start hunting for all the purple I can find...

GrammaSherry 05/ 3/2012 #

@art3osb - I was so hoping I would get partnered with you. I will for sure check out your pick. @drgngirl - blue for August - lol

GrammaSherry 05/ 3/2012 #

Hello - I would like some advice/ideas. A few people have signed up that have no ratings but well filled out profiles. Everyone was new once and I dont want to delete because of newness. As you know this is not a inexpensive swap so I cant angel. What are your thoughts? How would you feel if you were partnered with a unrated partner??? Thanks for the advice/ideas......................

Tessemasgirl 05/ 4/2012 #

Will wait for blue :)

GrammaSherry 05/ 4/2012 #

@ tessemasgirl, @drgngrl

BLUE is up for August

GrammaSherry 05/ 4/2012 #

HEy all - BLUE IS UP FOR AUGUST - next colour??????

PaperclipHashbrown 05/ 4/2012 #

What about a pink one?

GrammaSherry 05/ 4/2012 #

ooooooooh I like pink. Someone suggested Month Theme colours - Oct Orange, Dec White................

LishTeach 05/ 4/2012 #

I hope people will trust that if we signed up, we want to take part. I have already started prep work for this so am sure hoping you will still welcome "newbies" to this swap. :) Thanks!

GrammaSherry 05/ 5/2012 #

I will assign partners today as soon as I am able. Was hoping I could do it this AM. I removed 5 people (yucky feeling) so fingers crossed. Please remember to rate your partners. Some of the threes I have seen people get are just meanness.Please chat with me or your partner before rating below a five. Be kind to each other and ENJOY!......Sherry

CINDYAC 05/ 6/2012 #

PURPLE IS MY FAVORITE COLOR!!!! Can;t wait to see all the goodies!!!!

StephJohnsonDesigns 05/24/2012 #

Has anyone received their box yet?!

GrammaSherry 05/27/2012 #

@stephjohnsondesigns - I am still waiting on mine. I know a few have.

lunakat805 06/14/2012 #

I think I've been flaked on. :( sad sad

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