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Collage Goodies Swap

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Swap Coordinator:toni (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Random Items  Art 
Number of people in swap:75
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 15, 2007
Date items must be sent by:February 28, 2007
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

For this swap we will fill a 4X8 or 6X9 padded envelope with collage items, stickers, buttons, ribbon, fibers, lace, charms, fabric, found objects, embellies, postage stamps, stamped images, magazine cutouts or anything that could be used to make art. Background type paper and fabric should be at least three and a half inches. Note that you will have 3 swap partners. This is an international swap so if your package is lumpy you probably need to fill out one of those pesky customs declaration forms. If you have more than one no-send you will be banned from this swap.

Discussion

user5650 01/10/2007 #

oh, my ideal swap!

sugarbooger 01/10/2007 #

how full is 'full'? that's sort of a relative word and i don't want to send too much or too little.

toni 01/11/2007 #

I would say about 25 items or so. Also, there are no 5X7 bubble mailers so I have changed the size to 4X8. Do we all agree?

user2661 01/11/2007 #

When I first saw this I thought it was for making a collage of the british comedy trio called The Goodies!

FarStarr 01/12/2007 #

Hi Toni, I have a whole box of 5x7 mailers. Is it okay to use that size?

toni 01/13/2007 #

Of course. Are they 5x7 bubble mailers? Anyway, larger is always permitted and manilla envelopes will do also if that is what you have. When I looked on ebay it appeared that there were only 4x8 and 6x9 bubble mailers. What I hate the MOST is no-sends. I hate Kawaii, that cutesy hello kitty stuff, but would rather get that than nothing at all as I really just like the fun of anticipating and receiving something in the mail.

FarStarr 01/14/2007 #

Yup they're bubble mailers...wow-ebay doesn't have everything?

sugarbooger 01/14/2007 #

ok...i currently have 6x9 mailers, but i shall check the postoffice/dollar store for 4x8.

i'm in!

i personally love love love kawaii stuff but i don't mind getting anything and everything.

see you in the mail!

sugarbooger 01/16/2007 #

scrap that 6x9...i actually only have 5x10s. close enough :P

toni 01/17/2007 #

I was just trying to keep the swaps kind of small to lower the risk if one of your partners doesn't send to you. Maybe we should just say at least 25 items. If you send 5 buttons, that would 5 items.

tannermom 01/18/2007 #

Now that I've signed up for the swap, how do I get the names and addresses to send the stuff to? Tannermom

toni 01/18/2007 #

All newbies please read the FAQ page. You get names and addresses when the signups have closed.

user5532 01/19/2007 #

this sounds like my kind of swap

user5407 01/28/2007 #

Hey, we don't necessarily have to follow the envelope size as long as we have at least 25 items, right?

toni 01/29/2007 #

Right! ABOUT 25 items is all you need to send however you choose.

moonlady 01/30/2007 #

I have an idea that maybe you could use another time. Make the collage items corrdinated by color. We all have favorite colors that we regularly gather. I would be fun to get a set of totally different colors to work with. It would give someone else a sampling of 'our color' and it would be nice to have a 'set' of items that coordinate. What do ya think : )

princezna 01/30/2007 #

I can't wait to do this swap! I love scrapbooking and because I am from the Czech republic there aren't many possibilities to get stuff for my hobby. I'll be thankful even for the dollar store items such as stickers, rub-ons (especially alphabets, i love those :) and cute ribbons! Thanks.

shopinc 02/ 1/2007 #

I prefer fabric scraps, charms, buttons, and maybe some interesting notecards/papers.

user6015 02/ 1/2007 #

Count me in. I love this type of swap. I'm not particular really. I love it all, but I have this thing for ephemera and game pieces.

user6015 02/ 2/2007 #

I think I read this a little too tired this morning. I work night shift, that'll teach me. I didn't realize this is 3 swap partners. At this time, I don't have time for this. I will participate the next time. I have so many swaps to do this next month.

jewels1 02/12/2007 #

I love any vintage or antique ephemera most, and old game pieces, but I use everything and anything for collage.

ozrob 02/14/2007 #

this sounds great....can i join please?

ozrob 02/14/2007 #

i have joined....i could not wait!! haha

michelle68 02/14/2007 #

Hi am really looking forward to this swap. Would love some vintage stuff, lace or charms. Thank you.

shopinc 02/15/2007 #

Oh, one more thing to add, I'd love if I can get some loose game pieces/tokens that you have (:

ozrob 02/17/2007 #

OMG........I've already got mine packed and ready to post!! Can you tell I'm excited! lol

ozrob 02/18/2007 #

WOW....I was really surprised at the postage cost. Only $3.70 per package. From Australia to USA.

carterXchan 02/19/2007 #

JuliW, heartsnyou, and SueB - your collage goodies are in the mail!

FarStarr 02/20/2007 #

Goodies are in the mail today to ilil, papierdreams and Belle the Cat. Enjoy!

roberta51503 02/20/2007 #

Sent mine out today.

prettylily 02/20/2007 #

Sent mine out today and while waiting my turn, I was praying not to get the mean grouchy postal clerk. Of course, I got him. One package was for Canada and when I asked for the cheapest way, he said 4 to 6 weeks. Very snotty guy. Naturally, I did not select that option, so don\'t worry Ottawa. :-) The only problem I had was with the size of the envelopes. We need to do this with larger envies next time. As I was building them, I was a happy camper, but when I tried to cram it al, I had to remove 1/2 of the stuff. What a disappointment! Next time bigger, please!!!!!!!

BrocanteGirl 02/21/2007 #

I sent me 3 packages out today- 2 are international to Japan and New Zealand, so they may take a little longer than regular u.s. mail... but they\'re on their way.

FridaKahlo 02/23/2007 #

Farrstarr - got my package today!! fantastic - between this and the winter inspiration swap i'm gonna be really busy wiht my altered art!! Dianne

omabluebird 02/23/2007 #

Taylor, I got your beautiful package today. Wonderful creative goodies. And I love the peace symbol. Thank you!

user2657 02/23/2007 #

I received a lovely bunch of collage goodies from FarStarr today! What a nice surprise!

jewels1 02/23/2007 #

Corinna & Hotcakes, thank you for the great packages! It was like a treasure hunt going through the envelopes, I made myself take one thing out at a time to prolong the fun! Now I can't wait to start a project with all my new and unusual goodies! Yay!

Coffeelatte 02/24/2007 #

Sherri - I received your package -- thank you so much for all the wonderful things. I love the tiny ribbon strips and all the nice \"vintage-y\" images. Wonderful swap!

JP 02/24/2007 #

Big Thank you\'s to Sue and Carter Chan -- I received your packages in the mail today!! :) So, 2/3 received already!

My packages for Eliza, Cris and Ara are ready to go and will be going in the mail on Monday morning. :)

Hugs! Juli

FarStarr 02/24/2007 #

Just recd great goodies from Trisha. I especially love the piece of filmstrip..and the M\'s. It looks like you like \"beautiful trash\" like I do....Thank YOu!!!

prettylily 02/25/2007 #

Package from Carter-chan arrived yesterday. I especially loved the peacock feather. Oh, and I loved the bits of text. Thank you!

nellyme 02/25/2007 #

I got my first package (from New Zealand) on Friday.....but a friend picked it up for me and i couldn\'t open until yesterday!! Soooooo exciting! Loads of lovely stuff....so much to look at and it was such fun arranging it all to take a photo for this site!!

But it was from messerle (at least that\'s what i could read from the envelope....) and i don\'t know who you are!! But I do want to say a BIG THANK YOU!

roberta51503 02/25/2007 #

Have received 2/3, from ozrob and norma. Thanks to both for well filled envelopes. Lots of stuff to get creative with!!!

nellyme 02/26/2007 #

I\'ve sent my 3 today............to ordinary angel, dasindog and di brittain........post office says they\'ll take 3-5 days to arrive. Hope you like them!

nellyme 02/27/2007 #

Using my powers of detection, I think I've received my 2nd package from tokyocowboy. Came today and is wonderful!! Lots of really cool, fun, interesting stuff inc. old photos. And a note from the sender too, which was really sweet! I'll use EVERYTHINg in the pack and I'm going to photocopy most of it first. thank you so much!

prettylily 02/27/2007 #

Ellen, GREAT stash you sent! Love it all! Many thanks!

FarStarr 02/27/2007 #

Recd a great package of goodies from Natalie in IL. Thank you so much. What great papers!

amymisha 02/28/2007 #

Sent mine out today. Received goodies from someone in Portland, OR, and also from Mary in MO. Thanks!! They are great.

user2657 02/28/2007 #

I received a wonderful envelope from Ilil Ziv all the way from Israel. Such interesting and unique things - thank you!!

user5648 03/ 1/2007 #

Sorry, I am late. I hope I can send them tomorrow.

grandmaroro 03/ 1/2007 #

Today I received my first envelope of goodies. KIMBERLY in WA. I found myself plotting projects as I pulled each piece from the envelope. The little decorated matchbox full of goodies was icing on the cake.

Many thanks. Joan

ozrob 03/ 2/2007 #

when does the rating thingy come up?

princezna 03/ 3/2007 #

Still waiting for my packages... :(

SamSpice 03/ 3/2007 #

Me too, Ola... :)

FarStarr 03/ 3/2007 #

ozrob, You can start rating 7 days after the send-by date.

ozrob 03/ 3/2007 #

oh, ok thanks FarStarr. I haven't received anything as yet. Just waiting to get a rating from my partners.

grandmaroro 03/ 3/2007 #

What a treat. Today I received an envelope of goodies from OLA HRADECKA in the CZECH REPUBLIC. Thank you so much for the goodies. I arranged them by color and plotted and planned arrangements as I pulled each one from the envelope. What fun! You made my day complete.

Many thanks, Joan

jewels1 03/ 3/2007 #

I'm getting worried about my packages, no one has come back on here to say they received them yet! Are there people who don't come back and give a rating? I sent from Pennsylvania to Washington, Alaska, and Finland, maybe they didn't arrive yet, but I would think at least the Washington one would have. I picture a tiny plane landing on a lake in the middle of nowhere once every three months to deliver the Alaska mail, just like in the movies, tee! hee!

jewels1 03/ 3/2007 #

By the way, those packages went to Twisted Fluff, Tiiamaria, and Kimworm right after the sign up date, so watch for them!

FarStarr 03/ 4/2007 #

Hi Jewels, Sometimes people don't come back and leave notes. I do it to keep track for myself right when I get a package. That way when the ratings come up I don't have to try and remember if I got all my packages. I just look back here. Works for me!

jewels1 03/ 4/2007 #

Hi FarStarr, You're probably right, I guess I'll just have to wait and find out when the ratings come out. Half the fun for me is finding out what people thought of the stuff I sent!

princezna 03/ 5/2007 #

Grandma Roro, you're welcome :) I'm glad you like the goodies. I received a neat package from Finland today from tiiamaria, thanks a lot! I especially liked the ribbons :)

prettylily 03/ 5/2007 #

Zebrazanne, Indeed it was a collage goodie bag, stuffed to the max with inspiration. Thank you. Just wanted to let you know it made it to the east coast with no problems. Love it!

prettylily 03/ 5/2007 #

Zebrazanne, Indeed it was a collage goodie bag, stuffed to the max with inspiration. Thank you. Just wanted to let you know it made it to the east coast with no problems. Love it!

carterXchan 03/ 5/2007 #

Zebrazanne, I got my envelope today too! Thanks for everything - its all so fun!

SamSpice 03/ 6/2007 #

Hi all - I haven't received anything yet :( - I know one person got a package from me, anyone else?

jewels1 03/ 8/2007 #

I haven't received anything yet either, SamSpice, nor have I heard that any of mine were received. The waiting is the hardest part, tee! hee!

toni 03/ 9/2007 #

For the record, this is the last swap I host where I will be lenient with bad swappers. We had 8 no-sends with this swap and that is unacceptable. If anyone with no more than 1 no-send or a feedback rating over 4.5 hasn't received anything yet, please contact me through swap-bot and I or a volunteer angel will send you a little package. Understand that this may necessitate sharing your home address with a third party.

user5648 03/10/2007 #

I wrote it here into the comment section and I informed my partners that I unfortunatelly sent late. If informed I myself do not give a 1. Lancea, its on its way. The other two of course, too. I left one 1 rating but I had to cause this partner doesn`t inform me, ignores my messages and it is marked as not sent.

user5648 03/10/2007 #

And now I see she has deleted her profile. Oh, well, guess its not gonna come at all then.

omabluebird 03/11/2007 #

I received two wonderful packages right on schedule. I see the third person has not sent. Anybody know what the problem is, how long should I wait before rating, did not receive?

toni 03/12/2007 #

Oma,

This swapper says she will send, but you can go ahead and rate her a 1 (as a warning to others) and change it when something arrives.

robayre 03/14/2007 #

What a bummer, one of my partners that was supposed to send to me, JennaPerry, was a no show and when I just looked up her profile it has been deleted :(

SamSpice 03/14/2007 #

Hi Robayre,

I'm glad you liked your stuff! JennaPerry was one of the other people I had sent to and when I sent it her daughter had left a message to say she was sick, and when I checked again it said she had slipped into a coma. I hope someone wouldn't lie about that, but that gives an explanation.

:) Samantha

JP 03/16/2007 #

I received my final package for this swap from Sue (heartsnyou). thank you sue! :)

I know that Ara and Chris received my packages. Eliza, did you receive yours??

Hugs! Juli

nellyme 03/23/2007 #

Sadly my package from craftygirl never came - it says it was sent. I've said (in the ratings bit) that i don't want to rate at this time......keep hoping it'll come and i don't want to give a 'bad' rating if it was sent!

blueackerson 03/24/2007 #

Sad but true. My partner Jenne Perry had such a low rating and now isn't even a member of Swap bots. Wish she hadn't been one of my partners it makes me sad to receive from the other two and not three. I sent three. Hope swap host goes through the list next time. Iam tired of being stung! Rosalie

SamSpice 03/26/2007 #

Got 2 out of 3 - Nothing from MarysMadness but thank you catgirl and medievalmayden

blueackerson 03/26/2007 #

Just a note Shopinc sent me a message that hers had not arrived to date. I mailed hers and mudtears on the same date to Singapore. Mudtears got hers. I will send another envie to shopinc tomorrow. I have no idea why hers is not there. All I can do is send another one.
Rosalie

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