Newbie Vs. Vet Swap (NEW)

Welcome to the Newbie Swap!!
Let this be the first swap you try!
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List of Newbies Waiting for Veterans:

Lussuria N - Victoria, Australia - International shipper
Selina G - Liverpool UK - International shipper

List of Newbies With Partners:

Ariel R.- USA, Texas- International shipper (partner with michelle G.)
Rawr.Rawr.x (still waiting) ❀ Michelle G.(received)
Felecity W. (still waiting)❀ Gypsie Moon (received)
Ani W.( still waiting)❀ Essex Debs(received)

Unknown:

Tuffdy-UK-International Shipper (Swapping With Minnie B.)
Linde-The Netherlands-International Shipper (Swapping with Oddbreed)
Cristina T.-Vet looking for an experienced partner/US shipping only (Swapping with Oddbreed)

Finished:
Crafty Cthulhu- Essex Debs
StarLeigh - Nora C.
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 Indefinitely Postponed Swaps
This is a list of people who have made an agreement with their partners to postpone/withdraw from this swap
Riley
TE5
Julie H.

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Swapping can be so much fun when you know what to expect, and how to be a good partner. If you would like to try it out, simply sign up here! We'll keep your name on this list until a veteran swapper picks you up and contacts you. Be patient, though! Swapping is worth the wait.

How to Apply:

Simply copy/paste this questionnaire, and fill it out with your information. Your name will be added to the previous list of newbies waiting to be paired up. Vets need not fill out a form. Simply contact a person on the waiting list!

CO+K Name:
Location:
Can you ship internationally?

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How It Works:

A veteran will see your name in the list and send you a message, or reply on this board. Once you sign up, please keep a look out for this message. Return to this topic often to check for updates!

Once you’ve been contacted your name will be scratched from the list…because you won’t be a “newbie” anymore!! Now comes the fun part! You and your partner will both make a few small items to be swapped with each other. Generally you’ll make at least 3 items. They can be made from any materials, with any style you chose. Just make something nice, and send what you would like to receive. Your partner will do the same for you, sometimes sending a bit more, or even adding additional goodies for you.

After making your items, contact your partner on this thread, or by PM to let her know that you are ready to send out. Remember to always keep in contact with your partner! Even if it’s just to say “hello, still working on your package”, contact is always appreciated.

Unlike usual swaps where both partners send out on a specific date, the newbie sends her package first, and when it arrives, the veteran will mail her own package. (Because swapping is new for you, we’ll do it this way. Sometimes new members sign up, but lose interest in the site and forget that they’ve committed to the swap)

When you receive your package, it is customary to reply to the thread and comment on the receipt of your goodies. You can also post pictures!

After completing the newbie swap, you’ll now have the confidence to join other, more specific swaps…or to even start your own! Congratulations!

For more information on swaps, FAQ, and other guidelines, refer to this thread:
<a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/board/creative/swap_shop/4160-swap-guide-end-survey" target="_blank" >Swap Guide / End Survey</a>
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Specific Rules of the Newbie Swap:

*Newbies should Swap at least 3 items. It's a good idea for the Newbie to suggest 5 things she is comfortable making. Of those 5, the Vet will choose the 3 that she would like to receive. Try to keep the size and weight small to make shipping affordable.
*Newbies will be posted to a list of “waiting to be paired”. A veteran will contact the newbie via board post or PM. When an agreement is made to swap, the veteran must contact me so I can scratch the name from the list.
*Sometimes a veteran may comment “whoever contacts me first will be my partner” and then these two will be paired. (Remember to message me so I can update the list as necessary)
*The Newbie is required to send her package first. The veteran will send out once they receive from the newbie (or it can be left up to the partners to decide via PM)
*Contact must be made via PM or by board posts and various stages throughout the swap.
*Special Rule for Swap deadline Extenstions:
The newbie swap is a good starting point for new members to decide whether swapping will fit into their schedules. Sometimes delays are encountered and deadlines are postponed. This is acceptable. HOWEVER, a newbie has but 2 months from the agreed upon send out date to ship her items. If she does not conform to this timeline, her name will be added to the "Incomplete Swap" list (<A HREF="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/board/creative/swap_shop/4160-swap-guide-end-survey" TARGET="_blank">Swap Guide/End Survey</A>) and she will be expected to complete this swap before joining another.

Please, contact me if you have any questions or are having trouble being pared up.

Happy Swapping!!!