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Thrift Store Scavenger Hunt-USA

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Swap Coordinator:vintageartchic (contact)
Swap categories: Thrift Store 
Number of people in swap:17
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 18, 2008
Date items must be sent by:March 11, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I CAN'T STAY OUT OF THE THRIFT STORES! I guess you can't either! :) So this swap will give us another reason to visit our second home, the THRIFT STORE!

Here are the particulars of the THRIFT STORE SCAVENGER HUNT SWAP:

  1. You will have one (1) partner.

  2. You will find the following things:

a. A small book written in a foreign language

b. A pack of notecards or stationery

c. A home decor item (can be a figurine or interesting looking candle holder, picture, small mirror, wreath, ANYTHING one can use to decorate their house) and

d. An item featuring your partner's favorite color (please write below your favorite color)

e. A craft magazine or book

  1. Please take extra precautions to properly wrap breakables.

  2. Wrap each "find" in wrapping paper, before packaging it.

The Rules:

This is a USA-ONLY SWAP. Internationals, please feel free to host an International swap like this. You must have at least a 4.8 rating. No no send please. Happy Shopping!

Discussion

TryshaH81 02/ 4/2008 #

I would like to join but not sure I can find a book written in a forgeign language.I will look this weekend and see if I can before I join!

hallowhimsy 02/ 4/2008 #

I would probably join too, except for the book in a foreign language...I love things like that and I've been going to my local thrift stores for years without finding such a thing.

annabel52 02/ 4/2008 #

I have only found two foreign language in all of my searches in thrift stores. What would be the penalty for not finding a foreign language book? Could we send something from our partners profile, a book that they would like? Don't want to risk my ratings :)lol

PJCrossen 02/ 4/2008 #

You might consider looking at used books stores for the foreign language book. Most of the ones I go to have a section for foreign language.

PJCrossen 02/ 4/2008 #

My favorite color is pink and I would prefer any candle holder for the home decor item. I am really looking forward to this exchange!!!

PeppermintChick 02/ 4/2008 #

I found a book in a foreign laguage but it wasn't small and fairly new.

annabel52 02/ 4/2008 #

ThanksPJC, I think for this much fun I will risk my swap status!!!!!!!!

mariposamarilla 02/ 4/2008 #

I'm surprised that it might be difficult to find a language book. Our local thrift stores have foreign language book sections! I guess I should consider myself lucky! Language picture dictionaries from the kids' section might also work well.

augustmoon849 02/ 6/2008 #

Prefer paper or another book (for collage) to note cards if at all possible and candle or candle holder for decorative item. :-) thx

augustmoon849 02/ 6/2008 #

P.S. best spot for foreign lang. books is a used book store or library book sale.

vintageartchic 02/ 7/2008 #

Regarding foreign language books...it's ok if the foreign language book isn't small (I'll make that exception). As others have stated, you can go to used bookstores and find a foreign language book. The book doesn't have to be vintage...as long as it was not purchased brand new is what we're looking for here. You can go to a college or university bookstore and purchase a used book from there as well. Maybe some of your friends or family might have foreign language book just sitting around the house collecting dust! Many options here.

vintageartchic 02/ 7/2008 #

DON'T FORGET TO LIST YOUR FAVORITE COLOR(S)! :)

My favorite colors are: Pink Sage/Moss green Black/white

My whole house and wardrobe reflect these colors, so anything you purchase in these colors would be PERFECT! HAPPY SHOPPING!

ninanner 02/ 8/2008 #

hmm, my favorite colors are red and turqoise.

MittenKitten 02/ 8/2008 #

I really wanted to sign up for this , but wasnt sure I could find a book, but I found one today. yah! My favorite colors, greens and reds and pink. I cant wait to get my partner.

annabel52 02/ 8/2008 #

Well, I guess they were there all along, the foreign language books. I just didn't see them!!! Found one yesterday. My color is blue.

sittermom 02/ 8/2008 #

my favorite colors are country reds, blues, yellows, greens, browns.

KitKat 02/ 8/2008 #

I am waiting to see if I can find a book in a foreign language-- nearest used book store is 2 1/2 hours away and it is very, very small. Checking.....

Dawneca 02/ 9/2008 #

This sounds great. Candle holders are always good for me. Also, I find terrific bags at thrift stores . . . hint hint. Great idea. I look forward to it.

Dawneca 02/10/2008 #

Oh yeah. My favorite color is fuchsia.

Dawneca 02/10/2008 #

Or black.

jade240 02/13/2008 #

My Fav. color is Pink.

lilkye 02/15/2008 #

colors:

Black, Red and Pink :^)

dandelionmom 02/15/2008 #

If my ratings make it in before the "big day" and I don't get shudder BANNED--then my fav colors for now would be sunny yellow or a nice true chili pepper red!! This will be so much fun!

Kristipye 02/15/2008 #

My favorite colors are red and all shades of purple. This sounds like fun!!

BtrflyMoominLvr87 02/17/2008 #

my favorite color is red and pink if nothing found in red, D.

vintageartchic 02/18/2008 #

TODAY IS THE FINAL CUT OFF DATE! If you have any friends that you'd like to invite to this swap, you have until mid-night, tonight! Is everyone having fun with this swap or what? I WILL POST ANOTHER SCAVENGER HUNT SOMETIME THIS WEEK FOR EASTER! So, stay tuned!

Sharon aka VintageArtChic

elexiias 02/18/2008 #

My favorite colors are blue and purple!

TryshaH81 02/19/2008 #

My fav colors are Black and Purple!

vintageartchic 02/20/2008 #

Sooooo sorry everyone! I was for sure that I had hit the partner button for this! Brain freeze! Happy shopping and swapping! Oooooh, this is gonna be so much fun!

Love, VintageArtChic

lob 02/25/2008 #

favorite color is green!

jade240 03/ 6/2008 #

Would prefer a small container for home decor thank you. Hunting for items has been so much fun..

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