initial exchange

I wanted everyone to note I did change the date it must be sent by to May 3, 2006

thank you!

hello :) use the swap partner I sent you.
I paired up people who responded 1st,figuring that they both would do timely swaps.

Thank you :)

I took pictures of the items I received. Can we post somewhere as a group to look at all of them?

Oops. See the link to post pictures at top!

I loved this swap...what a fun and personal Idea....thanks Melissa

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