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NEWBIES ONLY/ BACKWARDS Swap!

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NEWBIES ONLY/ BACKWARDS Swap!
Swap Coordinator:ElizabethObviously (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Miscellaneous  Accessories 
Number of people in swap:72
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:March 20, 2007
Date items must be sent by:April 5, 2007
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

This swap will be ONLY newbies! ONLY! If you have feedback, please do not join! :) Yes this sounds odd, but please bear with me! Alot of people are getting a bit upset because newbies are taking advantage of hosts and not sending. This is a swap JUST for newbies to prove yourself to all of hosts! This is a GREAT way for you to either make it or break it! You send out- you get feedback. You don't send out-the new swap bot yahoo group will have your address, screen name and email and we will mark you down as a bad swapper. Simple!

THE SWAP: You will pick 2 of the items from this list to to your partner! You will have 2 partners so you will be sending a total of 4 items.

*a NEW memo pad

*3 unused stamps

*stationary set-2 sheets/1 envie

*a unused postcard

*a NEW gel pen

  • 3 feet of ribbon( can be 1 feet of 3 kinds or 3 feet of 1- must be at least 1 foot though..no itty bitty pieces)

  • 10 pieces of cardstock-at least 4x6 in size

*a penpal letter

*2 sheets of NEW nice stickers- no magazine stickers, no reward stickers, no teacher stickers

*sheet of PRINTED labels for your partner- no handmade labels

  • a handmade item by you

  • a recipe written or typed clearly on an index card

  • 1 ATC-any theme

This is a good list of items you can choose. There is NO reason you can not send these items!

So if you would like to get soem good feedback right off the start, join this swap! And ACTUALLY SEND!

When you send, PLEASE take it to the post office to have it weighted! Do NOT just slap a couple stamps on it! If your partner has to PAY postage on your package, I will advise them to give you a 3! NOT a good start!

This is am imternationla swap!

** Note- all people WITH feedback will be banned! I am taking a chance on all newbies because we were all newbies once! This way, we will know WHO the bad swappers are right off the bat!**

PARTNERS UP!!! REMEMBER- if you scam on this swap, we will know who you are! Think of this as an easy way to get great feedback!

Discussion

nylelyn23 03/10/2007 #

Hi there. I'd love to join, but i think 3 swappers is pretty heavy on the pocket for postage. And can we list down some of the things that we want to send or don't want to receive? Because ribbons are of no use to me. And what are cardstocks?

ElizabethObviously 03/10/2007 #

cardstock is just thicker paper...it is used for ATCs, art projects..i suppose we could put in the comments section items you might not want to send. But 3 packages does not cost alot to send. Most of these items are flat and weight next to nothing. One package to send will cost less than 1.00 to send. Most swaps on here cost much much more than that! If you can not spend a couple bucks to send out a couple packages, then you really have no business on swap bot to be honest!

nylelyn23 03/10/2007 #

Yay! U changed it to 2 swap partners! Thanks a lot. I'll join! The items that I don't want to receive are recipes, ribbons and labels. Although I don't make ATCs, I wouldn't mind receiving them! =)

ElizabethObviously 03/10/2007 #

:) no problem! Like i mentioned...these items are all pretty lightweight and do not cost much to send

Aerochik 03/10/2007 #

I really like the idea of this swap. I am new, but have participated in a few (no feedback yet). I don't really use ribbon too often or gel pens, I never have luck with them, I always get broken or dry ones (not from swaps but from the store!)... Thanks

WillowTree21 03/11/2007 #

Good luck elizabeth4510! :) I'm on your side and proud of ya! Good luck swappers, it's alll fun! :)

4getmenot71 03/11/2007 #

This is a GREAT idea and I was thinking of doing something similar myself. :)

ElizabethObviously 03/11/2007 #

okay can we try to limit the items to our do not send list?? asking people to not send you 7 items is a bit annoying...maybe people do not have access to certain items...SO please...if you do not want certain items sent to you...list ONLY 3. if you list more, i will delte your post! This is for people who are just getting the hang of this swap and they do not need to go out searching for specific items...so ONLY 3 "do not send" items please

cjkriebel 03/11/2007 #

Hey can't wait to get my partner and start swapping as I would love to have any the things on the list. Thanks this is a wonderful idea.

Cloverst 03/13/2007 #

Good on ya! Just to clarify there the three unused stamps are postage stamps yes?

user3876 03/13/2007 #

Elizabeth4510, great idea for a swap!! I've signed up because as of right now, I have no feedback. I am in two swaps right now though so if some comes in before partners are sent out, I'll drop from the swap (or if you catch it first, delete me). :-)

Nylelyn, if you do get ribbon, you can always swap it forward in a "random things" swap later on.

ElizabethObviously 03/13/2007 #

cloverst- yes those are 3 unused postage stamps. so if you live in the USA dn your partner lives in the UK..cant really send that...lol

beegirl 03/14/2007 #

thanks a lot elizabeth! this sounds great for us!!! ^__^

Dee 03/15/2007 #

yes, thanks Elizabeth! I'm looking forward to getting started on my first swap. :)

Mamaw10 03/15/2007 #

I just sent out 5 packages for 3 swaps - it can be a lot fun!! And postage is not really very much for these type of items (postage for sock swap was .65) - let's just enjoy !!

aya 03/16/2007 #

I can't be in this cause I'm not a newbe, but I just wanted to say it's a great idea and I wish a lot of luck to everyone! The only no send I had so far are from people who were actually swap-bot oldies, I think newbes get bad reputations for no good reason.

user7016 03/17/2007 #

count me in!

momto8cats 03/17/2007 #

This is a totally cool idea and I'm so excited to be a newbie! But, is it USA only, or international?

user7022 03/17/2007 #

Im up for recving anything except gel pens. Thanks! - sweetart

beegirl 03/18/2007 #

I forgot to say everything's great for me but I don't need ribbon! :) thanks!

user6530 03/18/2007 #

I signed up. I'm new to this site. I've been swapping and selling for over 4 years. I love swapping thanks for making this swap. Also I have a question. What Is a ATC?

user7052 03/19/2007 #

I'm new to Swap-Bot and late signing up for this swap, but I'm looking forward to participating!!

user7038 03/19/2007 #

Just so my partners know, I will be sending you an ATC and a handmade charm/pendant. I would rather create for you than just go out and buy stuff. I would prefer similar items, but please no stickers or ribbon. I just don't utilize them in my art. I'm always looking for good low sodium recipes, and/or dairy free ones. Thanks for hosting this swap Elizabeth.

ElizabethObviously 03/19/2007 #

an ATC is a artistic trading card. it is the size of a baseall card and has some sort of theme on the fornt...they are mini art cards

ElizabethObviously 03/19/2007 #

PS THIS IS INTERNATIONAL

MARY 03/19/2007 #

I am very excited to have the chance to sign up. I have just done two swaps, but I don't have any ratings, so I hope I qualify. I feel like I need the "practice", and it is so much fun to think of what to send.

I am still a little confused about the ATCs. I'm not sure what kind of things are on them.

Hatuli 03/20/2007 #

Thanks for this swap, Elizabeth. I'm new to Swap-bot. I'm participating in another swap, but this one should be an easy one and it IS a good opportunity to get some rates. For those of you who asked what are ATC's - here is a good links to read abut them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisttradingcards

Tryph 03/20/2007 #

As a newbie, I'm really glad this is here! Thanks!

user7049 03/20/2007 #

Elizabeth. you've got me hooked :) The only thing I wouldnt like to recieve is the ribbon because I have no crafty bone in my body!

I look forward to my first swap!

missamy 03/20/2007 #

Looking forward to my first swap. To my partners, I would love anything you want to send but wanted to say I have very bad luck with gel pens. I blame it on being left-handed.

BetsyG 03/21/2007 #

Looking forward to this swap. I've always wanted to try it, but haven't had the nerve until now. I welcome any of the items. I love being surprised.

mandibeads 03/21/2007 #

I love swaps but my last 2 of 3 were disappointing because my partners didn't follow through. I'm so glad to find swap-bot :)

spinjenny 03/21/2007 #

This is my first swap, though I have also signed up for 2 others now. As I am in the UK, US stamps are of no use to me, and I would also prefer not to receive ribbon. Anything else would be welcome. I am really looking forward to choosing, sending and receiving these swap items.

spinjenny 03/21/2007 #

Oh, I forgot ... I don't use stickers either.

user7048 03/21/2007 #

Looking forward to this. To my partners, please don't send any gel pens, ribbon or stamps. Other than that, bring it on! =P

user6910 03/21/2007 #

I am so excited my first swap I will take anything on the list. :-)

Betsi 03/21/2007 #

Thanks for hosting this swap, I look forward to coming up with nice things for my partners! To those sending to me, my profile should give you a good indication of my personality and preferences, but if you're curious the things I'd most like from the list are stamps, gel pens, ribbon, stickers, labels, handmade items, or ATCs. For the ribbon and stickers, I prefer colorful and artsy, not kid or crafty so much.

beegirl 03/22/2007 #

Oh, of course I forgot to say...I'm in Italy...so any stam from foreign country would be of no use for me... :)

nylelyn23 03/23/2007 #

just to help out my partners (whoever you may be): even if you live in a different country from me, I wouldn't mind getting stamps, because i'm a stamp collector. in fact, if you wanna save cash, why any used stamps is fine enough. so don't worry about getting a bad rating for that. (= in fact i'll appreciate it even more.

hope it helps my partners.

slamophile 03/23/2007 #

This is my first time to send out a swap via Swap-Bot. I HOPE I did it correctly.
Also, I am not sure if I am supposed to leave a message here, that I sent, or, if clicking that "I Sent to My Partner" is enough. But - I have, just now, sent this swap to my two partners. :-)

BetsyG 03/23/2007 #

This was easy! I didn't have any trouble after reading the profiles of my partners. I hope they enjoy their items. I can't wait to be on the receiving end. This helped me get going on my next swap, only now it's creating ATC's for 20 people. Oh well, I think I'm ready for the challenge! Thanks for the opportunity to prove myself Elizabeth

user7101 03/23/2007 #

Posted my partners parcels today, Kimmy and knitstuff, I hope you both enjoy your items. How very easy it was! I hope this will help me get into more swaps. I can't wait to be on the receiving end as well, Betsy G. I can see this becoming very fun (and addictive) indeed. Happy Spring to you both. ----G.

Mamaw10 03/24/2007 #

Everyone is listing all these items they do not want,, they would come in handy for future swaps.

beegirl 03/26/2007 #

I sent the packages too! Hope that Socaldreamer and Happyness will enjoy items I sent...and of course I hope italian Post won't be too slow!

cjkriebel 03/26/2007 #

Petra and missamy your packages are on there way. enjoy

Tryph 03/27/2007 #

slamophile - your envelope his Canada Post on the 23rd and Bebe22, just yesterday. I hope you all enjoy the items... when in doubt - I went for stuff I knew I wouldn't mind getting!

Tryph 03/27/2007 #

oops - hiT Canada Post

MARY 03/28/2007 #

Just sent out my packages. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this!

user7052 03/28/2007 #

My packages shipped out on Saturday! My partners should be receiving them any day now! I do hope that my partners enjoy them! I had so much fun putting them together! Thanks so much for a swap just for us newbies!

Dee 03/28/2007 #

I've just sent my packages out today to Canada & Australia hope they get there in plenty of time! This has been alot of fun, I even received a package the other day with lot's of great stuff (thanks Sandy!) :) I look forward to doing more swaps!

Jebico 03/28/2007 #

Ok - as a newbie I'm going to admit that I didn't even think to look at the posts! I just sent from the list - so I'm apologizing in advance to my swaps - I've sent already and I haven't looked yet to see if you posted wants!!!

I'm going to check now and keep my fingers crossed that what I mailed is ok. I guess this was a learning lesson!

Kim

user7038 03/29/2007 #

Received from nktigger99 some nice stationary and even though I said I don't usually like stickers, the two sheets of fabulous wildlife stickers are sure to thrill my son. Especially the gorillas and orangatangs. Thanks so much, and I love the beautiful bookmark.

girlonaglide 03/29/2007 #

Ms. Pants & Jen-Ja-Fers: Your mailings were sent a couple days ago. Hope you like! :) -Juli

ElizabethObviously 03/29/2007 #

im sooo glad there are some good swapper in you guys!!! jnow with your new ratings...pplwill be more than happy to let myou join swaps :D i just hope everyone DOES send out and ppl do NOT scam!

nylelyn23 03/30/2007 #

MARIE CULLINAN, please contact me. i have already gotten two packages from you but i have no idea how to tell you that ive received them, and i don't know if you have resent me the packages or are you coincidentally my partner for this swap as well as the newbie swap: pick 3 things.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CONTACT ME i need to say thanks to you personally.

girlonaglide 03/30/2007 #

Received a groovy mailing from Kendra... sorry, I don't know your S-B name! -Juli

beegirl 03/31/2007 #

I received a lovely swap from Elizabooth a couple of days ago :)

user7053 03/31/2007 #

I sent out the packages a few days ago Beegirl and Socaldreamer. Hope you like them!

Mamaw10 03/31/2007 #

Thanks Kim - PERFECT !!!

happyness 04/ 2/2007 #

My Packages to 'Tryph' & 'slamophile' are on its way to Canada & USA..Hope it reaches safe & sound. And my swap partners likes what i chose :)

btpsmom 04/ 2/2007 #

I got a great package from Mandibeads! Thank you!

Carole and Betsy, yours are on the way!!! :)

Cheryl aka Knitting Mom

jeneanw 04/ 2/2007 #

How do I know who is sending to me? Haven't heard a peep, so just wondering :) Sent mine last week and Rekeesha got hers already.

jeneanw 04/ 2/2007 #

Oh! I'm going out of town beginning on Mon. the 9th until the 13th. So, if I get my package between those dates I'll post about it on the 14th.

mysterygirl 04/ 2/2007 #

I have Gregory and Jen's packages ready to go out in the mail tomorrow! They're super cute!

user7099 04/ 2/2007 #

hmmm...sorry my image is so gi-normous in the gallery. but thanks, Nichole!

happyness 04/ 3/2007 #

I received my cute lil' package from 'beegirl' yesterday! Thanks soo much :)

beegirl 04/ 3/2007 #

I am so happy you liked it! ^^

user7038 04/ 3/2007 #

Received a lovely hand felted key chain, gel pen and and hand stamped and colored card from Megan today. Beautiful. Many thanks.

user7099 04/ 3/2007 #

Nichole...I also just realized that I sent you a message through Swap-bot and not your email. So, check your messages! ;)

Betsi 04/ 3/2007 #

I got a package, but I don't know how to leave feedback for it. Can anyone help?? Thanks.

btpsmom 04/ 3/2007 #

I got another nice package from Kate (cakes) Thanks so much!!!!

Cheryl (aka Knitting mom)

spinjenny 04/ 4/2007 #

My packages for Nichole and Megan are on their way, but they have to fly the Atlantic so may not arrive till late next week.

user6532 04/ 4/2007 #

Hey Zlana, you can leave comments here on this page, but the feedback rating page wont show up until about April 14th. Was your package from me?? I sent one out to you...I hope you like it!!

user7099 04/ 4/2007 #

phew! Glad you liked it Cheryl...I've been so nervous about this whole silly thing! LOL!

user7022 04/ 5/2007 #

Both of my swaps have been sent -- Both of my partners are international... so please bare w/ the postal system as they come to you from the US.

This swap was fun!! -Sweetart7576

user6530 04/ 5/2007 #

I'll be sending my end out today. My partners are International also so it will take a little will to get there.

gonegg 04/ 5/2007 #

Mine went out before we went on spring break friday, just haven't been to a computer since then. Happy Easter everyone.

user6881 04/ 5/2007 #

hi, i recieved a packaged from Suzy Contreras today. thank yu for all of the great stuff and thanks also for making my first swap on this site enjoyable.

kendra

momto8cats 04/ 6/2007 #

I had received my swap from KariSue immedidately after we could send, and my swap from Vickie I think a week ago. Thank you both! I really love what you both sent!!! Thank you!

Both of my out-going swaps went out two days ago, one was to Los Angeles, CA and the other to Singapore. :)

Elizabeth

user6910 04/ 6/2007 #

Sent my items to s.contreras and Sharon on March 28 Hoping they have arrived safely. :)

user7049 04/ 6/2007 #

I got my items sent out to my partners a while ago but didn't mark them as sent :( Sorry! I didnt realize I had to mark them sent til I got the email today!

jeneanw 04/ 6/2007 #

It got my package from Shanno today! Thank you! I uploaded a picture to the gallery.

user7101 04/ 6/2007 #

Got my package today from Jessica Fancy. Thanks so much. The Robots of Good and Evil notepad cracks me up. It's certainly gonna get used. Will rate as soon as they let me. Thanks again.

mysterygirl 04/ 7/2007 #

Awesome! I'm glad you got my package Greg. :) I thought having a guy for a swap partner would be hard but it was easy & fun! I hope I get another guy in my next swap.

FibreJunky 04/ 7/2007 #

I'm sorry I'm running a tad behind schedule. I did make it to the post office earlier today, but this is the first chance I've had to get online and post. Work, school, and my eldest daughter's 13th birthday have had me insane this week.

One is going under 100 miles away, so should easily be there by Monday. The other package is winging its way all the way to Sacramento...it may take a bit longer. My 10yo picked out the mailers and helped to pack and address them. She may have had more fun than I did!

I hope you both enjoy. Carole (FJ)

slamophile 04/ 8/2007 #

Hi Happyness - Thank you - and, I'l be on the look-out for it. Happy Easter!

slamophile 04/ 8/2007 #

Cakes & NKTigger - That is a really pretty swap, you posted in the picture gallery. :-)

BetsyG 04/ 9/2007 #

Hey, I'm going to have trouble rating the package I received today as it only had a return address of Fort Meade, MD on it. Now, unless the rating includes home addresses, I don't know who to thank for the lovely stationery, envelopes, tea bags, stickers, and red pen. I really appreciate them, and hope to find out who to rate.

mysterygirl 04/ 9/2007 #

I received my swaps from both partners - Jen and Chanel. I'll rate once it lets me!

user7090 04/ 9/2007 #

It was like Christmas today when I got home from work to find both of my packages. Thanks to elizabeth4510 and spinjenny - both sent me fun goodies!

slamophile 04/10/2007 #

Tryph! I just got this swap from you. Wow! What a beautiful presentation you created. It all looked beautiful as it slipped out of the envelope. Fabulous items, too - and - I especially appreciate the hand-made card. I loved it all! Amazing. Thank you so much!

beegirl 04/10/2007 #

Thanks Jessa! Got your package today :)

user7099 04/10/2007 #

ohhhh! Thanks for the goodies, PredHeadDesigns! My first taste of ATC's. I might have to dabble! LOL!

Mamaw10 04/10/2007 #

Floatingpyramids & gkriebel - please let me know that your items arrived safely.

CuppieCake 04/11/2007 #

I rec'd from one so far still waiting on the other ^__^

mandibeads 04/11/2007 #

Thanks Cakes! I love the stationary and I already used a stamp... Still waitin on the other :)

Mamaw10 04/11/2007 #

piteach8 - received my package today, love the pen ;D - chicken dish sounds yummy !! Thanks much !!

FibreJunky 04/11/2007 #

Betsy, your mystery package was from me. I meant to put in a note, but apparently it didn't make it in there and since Hannah (my 10yo) was helping me address the packages, we did good to get the whole address on there! BTW, IamGlamorous, in case yours doesn't have a name either, I'm the guilty party there, too.

FJ

user6532 04/12/2007 #

I haven't recieved anything yet from one of my partners and I can't check to see if she has sent it because I dont see the name that shows up on the partner list. how long do you think I should wait until I rate her??

CuppieCake 04/12/2007 #

I havent received one of mine yet either!!!!

mysterygirl 04/12/2007 #

Awesome! We can rate now.

mysterygirl 04/12/2007 #

Oops - got it backwards. I DID receive from Chanel - not from my other partner -- lee ann. (Jen sent me her swap from ANOTHER swap - not this one. And I got mixed up.)

user6910 04/12/2007 #

I got both of my packages Marigold and bebe_luv thank you so much for a fun first swap!!!

user6881 04/13/2007 #

hi, i'm also still waiting to recieve something too. i have gotten 1 but not the other. thanks.

ElizabethObviously 04/13/2007 #

If you have NOT recieved a package from 1 partner or both..please message me in private with the SUJECT line as Missing Newbie swap...This is so i can see who is not sedning and they can be added to the bad swapperslist...also so i can start seeing if angels can send!

user6532 04/14/2007 #

This is the first swap I have recieved all of my swaps. Thanks Anne and Kathy for making this sucessful!! Your ideas and packages were great. All around Hi Five !!!!

Tryph 04/17/2007 #

Happyness - thank you!! It just arrived today - safe and sound.

slamophile 04/17/2007 #

Hi Happyness - Awsome envelope! Filled with all sorts of delights. Thank you soo much. You certainly live up to your name, Happyness. You sure brought me happiness. All swappers should be like you! Thank you for the sweet letter, too. Thank you!

user6881 04/19/2007 #

recieved my package from Sharon today. thank yu very much for the great stuff. still waiting on the other one though.

Agota 04/19/2007 #

H-hm. I'm newbie, so don't be angree on me. I have one question: where are the adresses of your partners when you sign up in swap??? please help me, I can't find.. :( And I'm sorry again.... Help! I need somebody.. Help! not just anybody Help, you know I need someone, help.............

slamophile 04/21/2007 #

Hi Manpaciai - Scroll up to the title of this Swap. Above it you will see a little box saying "As A Member of This Swap You Can:".... Then it says - See the Partner You Send To. Click on that sentence, and, a pop-up will appear, and you will see who you send to.

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