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Monogram swap

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Swap Coordinator:VelveteenRabbit (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:15
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:December 5, 2006
Date items must be sent by:January 10, 2007
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

I really enjoy giving and receiving small personalized items, either with my full name, first name, initials or just the first letter of my name. I thought it would be fun to do a swap where we can all get something new and cool with our first-name initial.

So here's the deal... We will each have 3 swap partners and this will be international. (Swappers with low ratings or blank profiles will be dropped. If you're new, please fill out your profile!)

When you sign up, please leave a comment on this page specifying the letter of your first name (in case it's not clear with your registered name).

Once you are given your partners to send to, you will check to see what the first letter of their first names are. If you're not sure, ask (either here or by e-mail).

You will send each partner (at least) one item (worth at least $5) with their first name initial. Some ideas:

  • a set of note cards or other stationery with their monogram printed, stamped, embroidered, etc. on it (my personal favourite)
  • a key chain of the letter of their first name
  • a coin purse with their monogram on it
  • a (good quality) charm or pendant with their first name initial
  • a journal or small notebook with the first name initial
  • a nice (not tiny) rubber stamp of the letter

If you can think of other ideas, please post them!

A handmade item can be fine (perhaps you can ask your partner first, to see if they would mind), as long as it's REALLY NICE and meets the requirements.

Three partners should ensure that everyone gets at least one or two nice items. :)

Any kweshchuns??

Discussion

VelveteenRabbit 11/24/2006 #

For me, please send "A". Thanks! :)

user4899 11/24/2006 #

Id sign up if the due date were later... sometime in January -- would prob. get you more sign ups.

VelveteenRabbit 11/25/2006 #

Okay, I'll add more time. Thanks for the suggestion. :)

user5021 11/26/2006 #

This sounds fantastic!! I love monogrammed "stuff". For me, please send "J". I can't wait!!

user4401 11/26/2006 #

great cant wait please send "A" thanks

keroleen73 11/27/2006 #

How do you value something handmade? For me, it's C (and no rubber stamps, please).

dulcimer 11/27/2006 #

Initial is L- good to see something different

VelveteenRabbit 11/27/2006 #

Good question, keroleen. I guess it's subjective. Besides, a handmade item can be much nicer than a $20 store-bought item, so there's no guarantee that something bought will be more appreciated. I guess there's always that element of hoping for the best with these swaps. :) That's kind of why I made three partners... more of a chance of getting something you'll like.

user1605 11/29/2006 #

R and no key chains, please. i love pencils though!

user3568 11/30/2006 #

"C" for me!

MissKoolAid 11/30/2006 #

S for me. And I don't mind receiving handmade items.

keroleen73 12/ 1/2006 #

Another thought/question: Does it have to be something to use or can it just be something decorative? I wouldn't mind if someone made an ATC or collage with 'my' letter, likewise I might make something purely decorative. Is that okay with everyone?

KristinaO 12/ 2/2006 #

For me, my letter is "K" or I would love something with my name on it "KRISTINA" :)

user2506 12/ 4/2006 #

This sounds great my letter is K no keychains for me thankyou.

mapps 12/ 6/2006 #

A for Ashley or M for "Mapps" would be great. I especially treasure handmade items but am very flexible

user3157 12/ 7/2006 #

My letter is "P", and anything will work for me! This should be a fun swap.

VelveteenRabbit 12/ 8/2006 #

Keroleen, I think something decorative is fine. Personally, I'm not into ATCs, but others may be. :)

user5021 12/ 9/2006 #

I think decorative things are great - I would love an ATC!!

igobylorib 12/13/2006 #

My initial is L. Coincidentially, I just bought an "L" keychain the other day so anything but a keychain would be great. Handmade is always awesome-

VelveteenRabbit 12/15/2006 #

Do you guys want more time? I'm actually having difficulty finding what I want for my partners! But if the rest of you are okay, I'll just try harder. If you agree, however, I'll add 10 days or something. I think the holidays are busy for most people. Let me know! :) (If a couple of you say "ok", I'll bump the date.)

KristinaO 12/19/2006 #

A few extra days would be nice. I am having a little trouble with time because of the holidays.

VelveteenRabbit 12/19/2006 #

Ashley -- I already got your package! TOO cute! I love the personalized note cards. Very nice stamping job. :) Thanks so much!

VelveteenRabbit 12/19/2006 #

Okay, I added 5 days. Hope that works for everyone. :)

mapps 12/19/2006 #

Happy you like the cards. I find the small enclosure cards really handy for swaps. I had fun making them. Thanks for putting the swap together!

user4401 12/21/2006 #

just recieved my package from Ashley today thankyou so much its lovely ... from Annmarie

MissKoolAid 12/29/2006 #

Sent my packages this morning. Hope my swap partners like what I got for them! Cheers, Sophie aka cassie_wicca

user4401 12/30/2006 #

just sent my packages off to petiscos , and cristina 584 , and bekka ......hope you like it please let me know when you recieve it thanks...Annmarie

VelveteenRabbit 12/30/2006 #

I'm sending mine out today, too. :)

igobylorib 01/10/2007 #

Sopie, I received your package and it was WONDERFUL. I love the atc's you made. I love the fact that you made on out of felt - my favorite. Thank you for the kind words you said about my work. I am so totally flattered that you recognized my name. You made my day-

MissKoolAid 01/10/2007 #

Isabelle, j'ai reçu la jolie carte que tu m'as faite. Merci beaucoup!

mapps 01/12/2007 #

Christina!

THanks for the super cute package of A goodies. Ashley

user4986 01/15/2007 # 
JEN

thank you very much for this swap and all these beautiful things I will be able to make a beautiful I faded thank you jen

MissKoolAid 01/16/2007 #

Christine (keroleen73) I received your package today. Thank you so much for the lovely bookmark! It so happens that I lost the only one I had not long ago.

keroleen73 01/18/2007 #

What a lovely coincidence, Sophie! I enjoyed stitching the bookmark - at last I could try out some alphabet patterns I haven't used before :-)

VelveteenRabbit 01/18/2007 #

Hey guys, sorry I haven't been on top of things but I notice that two participants haven't sent yet (or at least forgot to indicate that they have). Please don't disappoint your partners!

I'm still waiting to receive two of my swaps. I know at least one of mine has been received. I hope the other two get them soon.

Thanks for participating, everyone! :)

VelveteenRabbit 01/18/2007 #

I got my two packages today! :D Thank you Kristina and Kate for the LOVELY items you sent!

I actually feel kind of bad... this swap was my idea and it seems like you all outdid me! I don't know where you're finding all this neat stuff (I have to look harder next time, I guess) but it's so cool!

Maybe we should try this again some day. :)

user4401 01/18/2007 #

i recieved my package from velveteenrabbit today thankyou so much its lovely....bunniecute

user5021 01/23/2007 #

I still haven't received any of my swaps, really disappointing. I was really looking forward to receiving things from overseas. Hopefully, the post is just slow.

user4401 01/23/2007 #

hi could bekka ...cristina584 .....petiscos let me know if they have recieved there packages please and would rate me aswell thanks ...... Annmarie

VelveteenRabbit 01/23/2007 #

JEn, I'm really sorry to hear that. I see that Cristina has a strange mix of 5 and 1 ratings in her profile. I'm not sure about the others but I will send e-mails and see if I get a response.

It really sucks not to get stuff... I can handle having one no send in a swap where you have a few partners... but when NONE of them send? :\

user4401 01/27/2007 #

i would appreciate it if the partners i sent to would tell me if they have recieved them and would rate me aswell ......that isnt to much to ask .. Annmarie

MissKoolAid 01/28/2007 #

One of the swappers I sent to (Skillj) hasn't sent to her own partners. I already had KristinaO for this swap so either Ashley or the 3rd person who was suppose to receive from Skillj, contact me and I'll be more than happy to send you something for this swap. I'd rather pay for an extra package and have someone enjoy the swap than having someone take advantage of my generosity.

MissKoolAid 01/28/2007 #

BTW, I tried contacting Skillj 3 times to ask if she received the package and if she could rate me but no answer yet...

user4401 01/28/2007 #

we find the time to send the packages off so that they recieve something ...at least they could just answer to say they have it and a thankyou would be nice aswell....... it does my head in when they dont answer back..........

user5021 01/30/2007 #

Hi bunniecute, it happened that the partners you sent to are the ones I should have received from - Funny how that happens. I did receive one item today though.

mapps 02/ 1/2007 #

hi Sophie. Yes, I had skilj for my partner, and predictably nothing was sent. You are sweet to offer to send something, but it is unecessary. I was lucky to have two other partners who did send an were very good to me. Best, Ashley

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