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Friendly Buddy Swap #2

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Friendly Buddy Swap #2
Swap Coordinator:Icygrl7 (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Letters & Writing  Mail Art 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.99
Last day to signup/drop:November 13, 2014
Date items must be sent by:December 12, 2014
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Sorry NO newbies at this time. The minimum requirement to join this swap is 4.99 because we need to feel comfortable swapping. I know that some people give bogus 1's and 3's from time to time so you don't have to have a perfect 5. However I did not feel comfortable lowering the rating requirement. I will check the ratings and I reserve the right to ban anyone from this swap.

I wanted to do a "secret sister" type swap. The only problem is it isn't truly a secret since you can see who is sending to you. So I changed it to a friendly buddy swap instead. You will have one partner and you will be sending out packages to your partner for four weeks. Each week will be different. You will be sending out four different packages during four weeks. You will send one package per week.

This swap will be USA only due to the cost of postage. If there is enough interest for an international version of the swap I can host one or you are more than welcomed to host one too.

Week 1: Write an intro letter to your partner telling them about what you like, where you live, and whatever else you would like to share it should be at least two 8.5 by 11 pages and can be hand written or typed (if it is typed it needs to be at least one 8.5 by 11 page done in a font no bigger than 12). Since this is round 2 and there is a possibility of being matched up with the same partner you can write a general letter instead of an intro letter if this is the case. In addition to the letter send pen pal supplies (pens, pencils, papers, stamps, mail art supplies, note cards, letter sets, notepads, etc) you can be creative here as long as what you send has to do with things a person can use when mailing letters.

Week 2: Write a letter to your partner and send something handmade.Something that you have made that you think your partner will like. It can be a card, something crocheted or knitted, personalized stationary, ATC's, homemade envelopes etc...the possibilities are endless. Just make sure it is something you would like to receive. Your letter should be the same length as the previous week it should be at least two 8.5 by 11 pages and can be hand written or typed (if it is typed it needs to be at least one 8.5 by 11 page done in a font no bigger than 12)

Week 3: Write a letter and send a profile surprise. Read your partner's profile and send something that is specific to their profile. It could be something they collect, something that fits into a theme they like (for instance I love elephants so you could send something with elephants on it). Please pay CLOSE ATTENTION to their dislikes so you don't send something they would not like. Your letter should be the same length as the previous weeks it should be at least two 8.5 by 11 pages and can be hand written or typed (if it is typed it needs to be at least one 8.5 by 11 page done in a font no bigger than 12)

Week 4: This is the final week so it should be extra special. Write a letter to your partner and send a package of things. You can send a combo of the things above or send something completely different. Be creative and make it extra special. This one should be at least 3 oz of stuff since it is the last one. NOTE: This is the only one that has a weight requirement. Your letter should be the same length as the previous weeks so it should be at least two 8.5 by 11 pages and can be hand written or typed (if it is typed it needs to be at least one 8.5 by 11 page done in a font no bigger than 12)

What is left...Have fun! Send only high quality items that you would like to receive (meaning no rips, tears, foul odors, extremely warn items etc...). You should send your swaps each Monday but you will have until Friday of each week. Please post in the comments when you are sending each week and when you have received each week. Each week you should decorate your envelopes or hand make them...just as long as they are not plain white or manilla envelopes. That is one reason other than the theme of week 2 this swap is a type 3 swap.

Do not join this swap if you don't think you will be able to meet the requirements. This should be a flake free zone. I will do my best to weed out known non raters, bad swappers, and flakers. I will be checking the flaker databases and all the profiles. If you know someone is a flaker please let me know.

I hope there will be a lot of people in this swap. Happy swapping everyone!

Discussion

TheGraceMartin 11/11/2014 #

I'm so excited to do this swap again! The first round was so much fun!

Sulieen 11/11/2014 #

Yes yes yes, me too! I'm glad you're doing it again, Lol! !!:-D

shannonlinde 11/11/2014 #

I am super excited about this swap! Thank you so so much for doing it again!!!

Icygrl7 11/12/2014 #

It was a great time the first round so I am sure it will be the same this time...and there are more people this time yay! So much fun. Glad you two are back and hope everyone new will enjoy it too. I will also continue to host this swap as long as there is interest.

threadsandbobbins 11/12/2014 #

I love the idea of this so I have signed up! Would you mind listing the dates that we need to send by for each of the weeks @icygrl7 ?

Sulieen 11/12/2014 #

Week one-November 21

Week two-November 28

Week three-December 5

Week four- December 12

I hope that's what yoU need @threadsandbobbins :) I hope you don't mind me answering @Icygrl7 !!!:-);-)

Icygrl7 11/13/2014 #

No I don't mind you answering the question for me =D Unfortunately I had to ban two users neither of them were on here a month yet and I specifically state no newbies =( Makes me feel bad but I did offer to let them know when round 3 starts.

Sulieen 11/13/2014 #

Don't feel bad, it's a big commitment! You're just being a good hostess! :) I hope they understand that! :D

shannonlinde 11/14/2014 #

Yippee!! I am so excited! I have the dates on my calendar and I will be all ready to start the fun!! :)

Icygrl7 11/14/2014 #

I closed the swap a day early since there were no more watchers. So now partners are assigned =D Thanks for joining in on round 2. I will host another round after this one is through if there is still interest in it =D

Icygrl7 11/14/2014 #

It doesn't look like any of us from the first round receives or sends to the same person so it all worked out well =D

Sulieen 11/14/2014 #

Lol! I got you Isis! I should've saved that looooong letter, he he! :-D That's ok! I'll just have to write more, lucky I'm full of stories! :-)

Icygrl7 11/15/2014 #

lol =D I look forward to the many stories. I can't wait to get the long letter you sent and the others you will send over the next four weeks.

shannonlinde 11/18/2014 #

I have mailed out my swap today to Jessica! (j3ss1ca) :) This is such a fun swap!!

j3ss1ca 11/18/2014 #

Hooray that's me. :) I'm planning on mailing to my person tomorrow.

Sulieen 11/20/2014 #

Sent my first week to @Icygrl7 today! I hope you like it! :)

shannonlinde 11/20/2014 #

Oh my goodness!!! This is so much fun!! :)

Sulieen 11/20/2014 #

I love your enthusiasm, @shannonlinde ! It is so contagious!:)

Icygrl7 11/20/2014 #

@sulieen I am sure I will =D

TheGraceMartin 11/21/2014 #

I sent my first letter to the lovely @shannonlinde today! I can't wait for you to get it!

Icygrl7 11/22/2014 #

I sent out the first week on 11/21 to @Alisha98119 sorry i didn't post it sooner.

Sulieen 11/24/2014 #

I reCeived my first week from@j3ss1ca... Thank you! :)

j3ss1ca 11/26/2014 #

Hooray!!

Icygrl7 11/26/2014 #

I received my first week =D Thanks Suileen. I also sent you a PM. Yes I got your long letter and i will get one out to you soonish =D Maybe combine them all and write back at the end like you did last time. <3

Icygrl7 11/26/2014 #

Has everyone else received week 1 yet? I only see that Sulieen has received aside from myself. Please post when you send and receive as it is a part of the swap description and the receiving parties will know you sent and the senders will know you received them. Thank you.

Sulieen 11/26/2014 #

Sounds good to me! :) I responded to your pm...

shannonlinde 11/26/2014 #

Hello there!! I sent my package #2 to Jessica this morning! :)

shannonlinde 11/26/2014 #

I haven't received my week 1 yet, but I bet it will be here soon! :) I will post the minute I get it! Hooray for all of us, having so much fun with our new buddies!!

Sulieen 11/28/2014 #

I RecEived week 2 from @j3ss1ca Thank you! ;)

shannonlinde 11/28/2014 #

Hey @TheGraceMartin ! My mailbox was lit up with excitement today! Thank you for the AWESOME treasures!! :) I am still going through everything and just loving it all!!

Icygrl7 11/28/2014 #

I sent out the second week today on 11/28 to @Alisha98119

Sulieen 11/29/2014 #

I'll be sending my second week to @Icygrl7 on Monday! (I want to get it weighed and stamped properly);-) Enjoy the rest of your weekend ladies!

Sulieen 12/ 1/2014 #

Hi, I've sent week two out tOday, sorry for the delay Isis!:)

Icygrl7 12/ 1/2014 #

No worries =D I can't wait to get it!

TheGraceMartin 12/ 1/2014 #

I received week two from @Alisha98119 today! I loved everything!

TheGraceMartin 12/ 1/2014 #

I also sent out week two to @shannonlinde So sorry about the delay!

Sulieen 12/ 3/2014 #

Sent week 3 to @Icygrl7 tOday...:0)

Icygrl7 12/ 3/2014 #

yay! =D can't wait to get it.

Sulieen 12/ 3/2014 #

:0)

Icygrl7 12/ 4/2014 #

I received week 2 today thank you Sulieen. I used homemade envies all the time so i will definitely use them. The card was neat too. =D Will write at the end of the swap.

Sulieen 12/ 5/2014 #

Yay! No problem! :-D

shannonlinde 12/ 5/2014 #

The Grace Martin! I received week 2 from you yesterday and I love the envelopes! So pretty! :) I loved reading your letter. I hear you loud and clear and understand. :) Hope your weekend is a great one!

shannonlinde 12/ 5/2014 #

Sent my Week three out today to j3ss1ca. I have had the flu and off work this week, but it should be there soon! Thanks for your patience!! :)

Sulieen 12/ 5/2014 #

I received week 3 from @j3ss1ca Thank you!:-)

Sulieen 12/ 5/2014 #

I hope you feel better soon, @shannonlinde :)

j3ss1ca 12/ 5/2014 #

No problem. I hope you are starting to feel better. ;)

Icygrl7 12/ 6/2014 #

Sent to @Alisha98119 today 12/6/14 hope you like it

Icygrl7 12/ 7/2014 #

@Sulieen I forgot to post I got week 3 and loved it! Thanks so much.

Sulieen 12/ 7/2014 #

Yay! I thought you would like it! :)

TheGraceMartin 12/ 8/2014 #

I dropped off week 3 today! Sorry for the delay. It's been a rough few weeks. :(

shannonlinde 12/ 9/2014 #

Hi @TheGraceMartin I am so sorry you have had a rough few weeks! That is no fun! Don't worry a bit about the package! I will be so excited to get it, whenever it comes! :) You take good care of yourself! Hope your weeks get better!

Sulieen 12/10/2014 #

Sent Final week out today, @Icygrl7 :)

shannonlinde 12/10/2014 #

@J3ss1ca your package is in the mail!! I am so excited for you to get it!! I have had so much fun sending to you each week!!! I am extra excited about this week's though! I hope you will love it!!!!

Icygrl7 12/10/2014 #

Can't wait to get it =D This has been an even better than the first round. I can't wait to host round 3 if you ladies are all in.Hope everyone is having a great Christmas season so far <3

shannonlinde 12/10/2014 #

Icygrl7, thank you so much for hosting this swap for us!! It has been so much fun! I would be up for another round!! Merry Christmas to you!!! :)

TheGraceMartin 12/12/2014 #

I received my final week from @Alisha98119 Thank you so much for being such a wonderful partner!

Icygrl7 12/13/2014 #

I got my final week from @sulieen and loved it =D thanks for everything. This was so fun!

shannonlinde 12/15/2014 #

@TheGraceMartin Week 3 came and I love it!!Thank you so much for the fun treasures! I love your letter and the pens you use! :)

Icygrl7 12/19/2014 #

Since there is still interest I am hosting round 3. Here is the link to round 3. I made a few changes in the swap description but it is the same swap. http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/190493 hope y'all join again and that more will join in the fun the next round.

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