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::Kawaii Bento Box::

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::Kawaii Bento Box::
Swap Coordinator:anexia (contact)
Swap categories: Food  Boxes  Kawaii 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:September 5, 2008
Date items must be sent by:October 15, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hi there! I am just obsessed with the art of bento. It’s just so fun and creative. This swap is designed for people who love bentos!

The packages for this swap will be on the heavier side (compared to a letter/postcard/envelope) so this will be US Only.

The bento box has to have a monetary value of at least 20$. It can be one you have from your collection or one you specifically purchase to your partner's tastes (favorite characters, colors, etc.)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29776199@N06/2786711505/

You can buy bentos from:
- www.buy4asianlife.com/Bento-Boxes
- ebay.com (GREAT place for accessories)
- www.jbox.com
- www.asianartmall.com
or any other place you happen to stumble upon.

Every box must come with new chopsticks and kinchaku (a small bag, typically with a drawstring, used to hold a bento box and utensils). It is a given that you receive chopsticks with a bento, right?!! You can make kinchakus if you are crafty with sewing small bags. You can knit one as well if that’s your thing.

You can also include some cute bento accessories. Those can be anything like:
- Egg molds
- Rice molds
- Sausage cutters
- Kawaii toothpicks
- Sauce bottles (the mini ones made for bentos)
- Paper cups (basically cute cupcake papers/cups)
- Mayonnaise cup
- Separators (kawaii ones or the little grass separators.)

Here is an example of some accessories:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29776199@N06/2782862858/

Just have fun with this! Don't give something that you wouldn't like to receive!! (Aim for a heart!!!) I’m tired of putting so much effort into my swaps and receiving something that looks like it was thought of/put together in an hour. Go all out! I don’t mean that money wise either. Just make it more personal to the person’s likes.

I'm giving you plenty of time to buy/get a bento box. I know some people will order online which is another big reason why I gave so much time for this.

Now for the rules:
- No Newbies(sorry!!)
- Must have a rating of at least 4.5 and no "no sends" within the last 7 months.
- Completed profile with effort put into it.
- Again, US ONLY!
- Must sign in frequently!
- I will be checking all the profiles come time to assign, if I feel you’re dodgy or might be a flaker, I will ban you. - You will have one partner.

If you have any questions, just send me a message or leave a comment. But most importantly….

HAVE FUN!

Discussion

adoluxia 08/27/2008 #

i always have trouble with this apparently but since you're using the word "kawaii" and including images of sanrio/san-x/ect. characters, are you talking about cute japanese brands (like most swappers do when using the word kawaii) or are you talking about anything cute (since that is the translation of the word)? people like to stab me in the face when i refer to kawaii as in the brands and not as in general cuteness...

oh and you linked a site wrong. asainartmall should be asianartmall =D

and when i started learning about bento i found this site to be really useful: http://www.airandangels.com/bentobox/

i'm excited about this swap and can't wait to go shopping for my partner =D

anexia 08/27/2008 #

Hi! Oh darn typos >.< I'll fix that. I'm meaning in the reference of cute japanese brands. I should have been more specific. I guess I shouldn't assume that everyone thinks of that word in that way.

But yes, the bento should be cute japanese brands like sanrio, etc. Although any cute aka kawaii extras in the package is a HUGGGGEEE plus and wanted.

I'm glad you are excited for this!! So am I!! ^-^

adoluxia 08/27/2008 #

ok - just wanted to be sure. i like the brand characters a lot more than just a pretty bento =D

i'm gonna start window shopping for accessories. there are so many weird and cute things.

anexia 08/27/2008 #

Oh I know! I have a LOOONNNG list of everything I have seen and liked. And when I get some extra cash I buy something off the list.

I hope asking for the chop sticks and kinchaku wasn't too much. I just thought its a given you get those when you receive a bento box.

I have about 11 hello kitty bento boxes. Its insane >.< I kinda want something different than Hello Kitty this time. (box wise anyways)

adoluxia 08/29/2008 #

i think including chop sticks and kinchaku is reasonable. there are a lot of sets with those included anyway.

i only have 2 bentos myself and they're both hello kitty. HK bentos and supplies are really easy to find xDD

amikins 09/ 5/2008 #

I also have a lot of hello kitty boxes, and would prefer a different character . I am not too picky though and will be happy with whatever i am sent.

AliciaAmy 09/ 5/2008 #

HEY!! I can't find hello kitty bento boxes in my area :( Would anyone like to trade items with my for a box?? PM Me!

Thanks!

thecupcakery 09/ 6/2008 #

I've never had a bento box before so this is new to me :) so I would absolutely LOVE a hello kitty one :)

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