Swap Guide / End Survey

Really well done Dessah!

Cool, this is a sticky now!
Thanx Kiddo for the compliment!

Partner Name:
Nora

Swap Name:
Skull Swap

Did your partner keep in communication with you?:
Yes

Were rules of the swap adhered to? (send out date, number of items, etc):yes/no explain
Yes super great swap partner! always kept in contact! and the swap goodies I received were so awesome!

@ Laurel thank you for the kind words

@ Dessah This is so great! so cool that it now stays at the top of the board and I don't have to look for it! great idea Dessah!
the swap FAQS post is great! Could we put a copy on the facebook page too?

Thanks for all the positive feedback, guys! I'm so happy this is working for everyone!

Partner Name: Spooky Sweetie

Swap Name: Halloween
Did your partner keep in communication with you?: Yep, actually above and beyond the call of duty!!!

Were rules of the swap adhered to? (send out date, number of items, etc) yes/no explain:
Yes! She did great! She made me a whole bunch of really cute and nice stuff, and we both sent off within 2 days of each other.

UPDATE:

DIYER4LIFE has followed through with her agreement. I received my package this morning. I will remove my "swap" from her flake list.

Thanks DIYER!

I really struggle with this but here goes.OK so I'm going to do this in two halves in this box i'm going to list all the current struggling/lost hope swaps then I'm going to post all the awesome swappers in a separate box.I'll let you know if anyone in this box changes their status.

Lost hope
Partner Name: OhMyStars
Swap Name: Vet V Newbie
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:Yes to begin with then tailed off
Were rules of the swap adhered to?I sent was received. Received a thank PM but no sign of a package.Has been 2 weeks since last contact.Has received howler.

Struggling
Partner Name:Riley
Swap Name:Vet V Newbie
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:Yes to begin with then tailed off
Were rules of the swap adhered to?yes but due to Riley's personal circumstance we postponed the swap.Under the current rules this swap has now expired but I will hold onto the package for another two weeks then I'll recycle the contents.

Partner Name:Hunting Rabbits
Swap Name: Vet V Newbie
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:Little contact but some
Were rules of the swap adhered to?Old rules yes new rules no.Package sent 10 days ago but I've had no word.

Partner Name:Autumn Asylum
Swap Nameaperswap
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:Yes
Were rules of the swap adhered to?Sent and received.Katie posted her packages but they were returned to her.Has resent them.Looking forward to seeing them soon


I really hope with the new rules some people do feel that they can participate in swaps.You can see some of the complexities.I will continue to swap and host swaps as long as people are willing to make the leap and join.

OK so here goes with my list of simply awesome crafters who are a pleasure to swap with.These are in random order as they appear in my journal

Partner Name:Vi
Swap Name:Supplies
Did your partner keep in communication with you?: YES
Were rules of the swap adhered to? YES - right on the nail

Partner Nameropthetacos
Swap Name aperswap
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:Yes
Were rules of the swap adhered to? yes-taught me a new trick thats cool

Partner Name:Sugs
Swap Name: OZ swap
Did your partner keep in communication with you?: yes
Were rules of the swap adhered to? yes/no explain: as ever above and beyond

Partner Name:Sparrowfae
Swap Namelushie swap
Did your partner keep in communication with you?: YES
Were rules of the swap adhered to? yes.Those little critters are still escaping!

Partner Name:Jolanda
Swap Name: ATC
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:YES
Were rules of the swap adhered to? yes 5 days from Holland to US and innovation too !

Partner Name:WitchArnachie
Swap Name:International swap of Happiness
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:YES
Were rules of the swap adhered to? Yes-the arrival of this swap today made me make this post- your no longer a Newbie you have one excellent swap under your belt.

Flakers Announced. Hosts, please check the list before making partners.

*Essex Debs, I didn't included Riley as a flaker, since it seems that you both agreed to postpone. I'm not sure if the circumstances are different. Please let me know if you feel she should be added. Also, let me know if Hunting Rabbits' package arrives.

You sure have been busy swapping!

Partner Name:Angel Eve
Swap Name:The Little Plushie Swap
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:Yes! From beginning to end!
Were rules of the swap adhered to?: Yes ^^ we had some confusion as to the size of the plushies but the plushie itself was very cool and I could tell a lot of work went into it. She sent out late BUT told me about it so it was fine

Partner Name:Kiddo
Swap Name:The Little Plushie Swap
Did your partner keep in communication with you?:Yes!
Were rules of the swap adhered to? Yes! She sent out early and I got my package quickly. The contents were so cute and well done!

Partner Name: <b>Lo</b>
Swap Name: <b>The Little Plushie Swap</b>
Did your partner keep in communication with you?: <b>Yes</b>
Were the rules of the swap adhered to?: <b>Yes, She sent out on time and made me the most fabulous plushies! Lo is awesome!</b>

Partner Name: <b>Magic Sprinkles</b>
Swap Name: <b>Newbie Swap</b>
Did your partner keep in communication with you?: <b>Yes, we kept in constant communication on here and deviantART</b>
Were the rules of the swap adhered to?: <b>Yes, She sent out quickly and sent really awesome stuff, including my first amigurumis! Magic Sprinkles rocks!</b>

Partner Name: SyntheticStars
Swap Name: Newbie Swap
Did your partner keep in communication with you?: Yes, but then stopped instantly.
Were rules of the swap adhered to? yes/no explain: I sent and she received but had nothing in return...

I feel really bad doing this because I know that SyntheticStars was going through a bit of a tough time but it's been almost 2 months now and no contact or anything.
I just wanted to list this so that newbies know that if a genuine reason crops up and you can't fulfil the swap, then getting in contact is the best thing to do rather then just leaving people in the unknown!
I seriously hope everything is OK with her though.

<b>Flaker Announced!</b>

Please check the list before committing to your next swap or setting partners!

I'f you've been out of the loop for a while, please check the list to make sure that YOU haven't inadvertently flaked on your partner. If you find your name on the list, please contact your partner asap!

Partner Name: Kiddo

Swap Name: Newbie Swap

Did your partner keep in communication with you?: Yes! The entire time, and she willingly answered all my questions (:

Were rules of the swap adhered to? yes/no explain: Yes! She made the entire process swift and smooth, we sent out around the same time and it came quickly, she discussed item quantity, shipping and completion dates, the whole nine yards.

I'm pleased as punch with my first swapping experience, thanks kiddo!