Pencil Case and Goodies

Start the new year with a pencil case full of goodies from your stash! You'll send one pencil case to one partner. If you don't have a pencil case sitting around at home, they're available at most dollar stores and art supply stores, as well as anywhere school supplies are sold. Better yet, make your own! In any case, try to avoid the cheap, boring black nylon type pencil cases and look for ones with interesting colors, patterns, or materials.

Don't forget the goodies! Stuff that pencil case with items from your stash. Some ideas: ribbon, embroidery floss, fabric scraps, or yarn; decorated clothespins; tealight candles; rubber stamps; jewelry findings and beads; friendship bracelets; feathers; matchboxes; teabags; and anything else you can fit in there. You could even be super literal and thrown in some pencils. This is sender's choice, but it's always nice to check profiles for dislikes and preferences.

This swap involves a pretty quick turnaround. You must have a 4.75 rating or better, and have completed at least ten non-electronic swaps (I will check!). Flakers need not apply, but if someone does I will angel. I've made it regional for the US and Canada since postage will be fairly high, but if anyone wants to steal the idea and host an international version, go for it.