the 3 month swap

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I am somone who aploslutly Loves to do Arts and Crafts, I have recently been through sevrel ordeals in my life and i think that working on a project would really help ballance my soul, maybe even help to bring me back down to earth and help me feel that even when every thing around you is crap you yourself can make somthing in it beatiful,

And as far as I am concerned this swap will be ongoing, I want to try and keep it going as long as possible.



Rules:
1.for three months you will work on a certian amount of items that you and your partner decide on, that way every one can do this swap with out haveing to send out a whole lot that they cant afford, (I HAVE BEEN AND AM THERE, I KNOW HOW IT FEELS)

2. It can be anything that you yourself find beautiful to share with Him or Her,

3. you dont need to find out anything about your partner unless you apsolutly want to, so you can make personalized gift,

4.they can be small or big (remeber it's beautiful to you)

5. after making each item tell what it is, how it makes you feel when you look at it, and what it mean's to you

6.partners will be in groups of two unless there is a overage in which case a group can take on a third person or the extra person may wait to have a partner of his or her own either way is supa coo, (cross your fingers that somone will even want to do it) lol

7. If you do finish early and want to go ahead and send it out go on ahead. The only reason it says three months is so if you dont have a whole lot of time on your hands you can still finish this swap,

8.beginers are welcome, because i know when i first started there where not a whole lot of swaps for newbies, and thats cool,

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25 replies since 24th May 2011 • Last reply 24th May 2011

Reply #1:

When does the swap close (meaning when is the last day to sign up)? I can certainly do 4 crafts a month.

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Reply #2:

My concern would be the shipping on 12-15 items especially if someone is shipping internationally...

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Reply #3:

I agree with Lisa.

Also, if you have never done a swap before, it is recommended that you complete the <a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/board/creative/swap_shop/4913-newbie-vs-vet-swap-new-again?ref=ts">Newbie VS Vet Swap</a> first, as many swap hosts will not allow you to participate in other swaps unless you have completed it.

The awesome thing about the Newbie VS Vet swap is that you don't have a deadline, so you can take your time with your items.

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Reply #4:

I agree with Lisa and Rawr Rawr. As far as I know nobody else is swapping within Italy, therefore I would be forced to swap internationally, and 12-15 items it's a huge expense, even if you make them lightweight! And what's more, there's a bigger chance for your package to get stuck in customs, as they're never going to believe it's not merchandise.

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Reply #5:

How about cutting it down to three items?
12-15 is a big commitment, although it's a lovely idea.

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Reply #6:

I think that this is Great feed back i honestly did not think any one was going to comment, well first things first there is NO dead line i want to just pair up pepole as they come,
Secondly any one can come to do a swap even if they never have done one befor,
thirdly if you want to pair up with somone who wants to do only three items then thats cool we could probly do two groups those who want to do three and those who want to 12- 15,
Fourth i was really only thinking about doing really tiny things anyway/

Well this is awsome i would love more advice?

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Reply #7:

Miss Mary If you do decide to do this Project I can ship out to Italy, I already asked my husband to find out for sure if he did not mind,

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Reply #8:

i think this is a pretty cool idea, im sure there are people who would do it.. especially since little things count too ;]
plus you have such a long time to crafts.. i think i would like to join but i wouldnt be able to start in another month. hopefully someone will want to do it with me then..

you could also do less than 12-15, say 8-10?


well, good luck!

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Reply #9:

This is really Awsome you guys. Having everyone typing in and giving me feed back is really making me cry right now, you guys have no idea what this means to me, just the fact that there are a few pepole interested in doing this with me, I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH.
( And no I'm not Drunk, all though I really would like to be) lol

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Reply #10:

This is really Awsome you guys. Having everyone typing in and giving me feed back is really making me cry right now, you guys have no idea what this means to me, just the fact that there are a few pepole interested in doing this with me, I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH.
( And no I'm not Drunk, all though I really would like to be) lol

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Reply #11:

Oh wow, and you know what i just put the last message in twice I swear i am not drunk, I just cant see the keyboard because of my tears. lol

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Reply #12:

Hey, honey! I'm not going to be able to join, just yet, I'm still working on 2 other swaps right now. I just wanted to put in a little helpful advice. Maybe, instead of grouping people by the amount of items they want to make, just let them decide with their partner. I hope your swap goes well! Also, you should edit into your thread title "Ongoing", so everyone will know it's not just for right now, but always taking new joiners. Love you, sweetie!

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Reply #13:

cool thanks love you too,

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Reply #14:

Hello, I Have change a few things on the rules board if you would like to check it, I changed rules 1,5,6,and 8 and there is a sentance just after why i started this swap, and P.s. as the more good ideas come to you let me know and i will change some stuff, OK 8)

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