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Purse Filled Goodie Swap

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Swap Coordinator:amandawintersteen (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Accessories  Art 
Number of people in swap:22
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:April 1, 2007
Date items must be sent by:June 1, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This swap is meant for each person to have only one partner. You will need to find an old purse (doesn't matter how big or small) and fill it with goodies. I'll leave the goodies to fill up to your imagination. But i would say that stores like wal mart and dollar general are great places to start. Please send items your partner will like. There is no limit to this, and i am giving a longer time frame because I know how hard it is to do a swap this big with little time and money. Sorry to say but this swap is US only.

Discussion

DarkSkullMistress42 03/13/2007 #

Hi, Can we buy a small purse or tote as I don't keep my old purses. does it matter what the purse is made out of? Thanks:) Cole

user3051 03/13/2007 #

Target's Dollar Section is really awesoem for finding NICE stuff, too!

SO the purse & goodies are to be tailored to our swap buddy's likes, right? They can be handmade items too?

Do you have a $$$ minimum in mind? I'd hate to get really creative and such and get a purse with only $5 worth of goodies after I put more time, effort or $$ into the one I send.

princezna 03/13/2007 #

Yeah, exactly - Target's Dollar Spot is the best :) Too bad I live in the Czech republic and can't even look online what's on the display! Is there anyone who could take pictures or keep me updated about what they have??? :) Then we can do some swap or I'll tell my friends to buy it for me if I like what they have :) thanks

amandawintersteen 03/13/2007 #

to greenfreak40, you can buy a tote or purse if you want too.:) It doesn't matter what the material is.

to kiakiali, yes the goodies can be tailored to your partner and anything else you want to add. I would probably say to put at least a minimum of 5-10 dollars worth of items in there. You can also put home made items in there as well.

msteacher 03/19/2007 #

Amanda, are you planning on parting with your huge purse lot? She has a HUGE collection-a true purse fettish. I guess she got it from her mom!

amandawintersteen 03/20/2007 #

yes mom i plan on departing from my purse lot....

msteacher 03/25/2007 #

Amanda, What happens if there is an odd number of people in the swap?

amandawintersteen 03/26/2007 #

i don't know mom right now there is an even number

Susi 03/27/2007 #

I am not into purses, although I need a new one now, but this sounds too fun to pass up. and the time frame is workable too... i can get things here and there as time goes on before the send out date. Do you think we should put kind of a list of some things we like here in the comments so our partners have at least some of an idea? For example, I like ATCs and altering books, and materials that can be used on them, I like funky fun stuff too, I like surprises, but I don't like home decor or make up... the list could go on and on! I can also see how fun it could be to go out and find a fun purse just to use for this swap! oh boy, I SWORE I'd never sign up for another swap like this one, but here I go again! susi

amandawintersteen 03/28/2007 #

lol yes susi you can list whatever you like. i made the timeline like this because i also need a workable timeline within my paychecks and having to pay bills.

innocentcharmer 03/30/2007 #

Oh I wish this was UK too

Kara Hope you all enjoy

MStarr 03/31/2007 #

I just signed up. This sounds exciting :)

cherylb63 04/ 1/2007 #

I also have a purse fettish!! I am really excited, this will be my first swap and I can't wait to get my partner and learn about her so I can start picking things up and putting it together.

user6160 04/ 2/2007 #

This sounds like a great swap! I hope my partner posts and gives me some hints. I'm open to whatever--I like bath & body products and thrifted stuff and crafty stuff...I'm dieting, so I'd prefer no junk food. And I love vintage/thrifted purses, or tote bags that can be used for shopping, etc.

Susi 04/ 5/2007 #

I have a suggestion... when you get your envys ready, write the name of the swap on the OUTSIDE of the evelope, as well as the inside, makes things easier to help do rating! I keep envelopes, and sometimes I don't remeber who sent what. I should probably find a system to do this, but I know that when I write the name and the DATE it's due (I'm trying to do that now) it helps alot! susi

MStarr 04/ 5/2007 #

I'm excited! I know exaulty what I'm gonna fill my partners purse with! If my secret partner needs any hints for me read my profile. :)

Susi 04/ 9/2007 #

kara, I am not being secretive, how about a list of likes and dislikes...I got a purse today, but I am not sure if it will fit your taste...I was going to get funky but i thought I'd better ask first. But i need to know what kind of stuff you like.. your profile gave me some ideas, but I'd like some more, or do you like surprises?

Susi 04/ 9/2007 #

oops, not cara, but CARMEN aka Rosebriar...(sorry)

rosebrier 04/10/2007 #

I like the color black. I like blue and green. I do not like pastels or neon. I like yarn, knitting notions, travel size board games, I like old cook books, old kitchen gear. I do no crafts other than knitting and baking. I like chocolcate and family recipes. Odd postcards from the 1950's. I like aprons that aren't overly floral. I do not like pasiely. I am not a fan of ACT's. I do not like scrapbooking. I have a cat, he likes balls that roll easily so he can swat them and annoy my downstairs neighbors. I don't like anything too flashy. I like good gin and good tequila. I dislike sales ladies that refuse to honor the posted price on an item despite making me show them that item.

Oh and I might be moving by the end of May. I'll keep you updated.

Does this help you Susi?

Susi 04/12/2007 #

absolutely!!!! i already have some good things in mind now! thanks for letting me know! susi

MStarr 04/28/2007 #

I'm sending out Monday :)

MStarr 05/ 3/2007 #

I hope my partner enjoys what I sent!! I can't wait to get my goodie purse!!! :)

Susi 05/ 8/2007 #

My purse is packed up and ready to go too! I hope you like it! susi

amandawintersteen 05/13/2007 #

anybody who has me, my address has changed.

MStarr 05/19/2007 #

It looks like a lot of people have not sent and deadlines almost up. :(

Susi 05/23/2007 #

Mine is packed up and in my car, waiting for me to just write the address on it and get it to the PO. It'll get out in time, don't worry! susi

amandawintersteen 05/29/2007 #

just a reminder everybody..the deadline is coming up so let's get those packages out on time.:) and to make it easy for the person who has me, my address has changed to 1002 caroline street oak grove ky 42262. I'm sorry if you sent it to the other address and it was returned.

amandawintersteen 05/30/2007 #

just out of curiosity who does have me?

msteacher 05/30/2007 #

Michelle Starr, I mailed your package this morning.

Dee 05/31/2007 #

I will be sending my package out tomorrow, sorry last minute but my husband had to go into the hospital suddenly this week.

MStarr 05/31/2007 #

Thank you! I'll keep an eye out for it and leave a rating after get it. Thanks again!

amandawintersteen 06/ 1/2007 #

It seems that there are still a few people who have not sent their packages out yet. let's hope they get sent out soon.

MStarr 06/ 2/2007 #

I got it! Thank you for all the goodies! Its all lovely!

amandawintersteen 06/ 5/2007 #

there are still 3 people who have not sent their items...please send them. Everybody I know has worked hard to get their packages ready so that their partner will like it. Let's not sadden the ones who don't receive.

amandawintersteen 06/ 7/2007 #

alrighty those people who have sadly not received your packages. Would you please message me your addresses and you will not be forgotten.

FunToScrap 06/14/2007 #

I left a post on my blog about the purse swap if you want to check it out. http://mntravelers.blogspot.com/2007/06/purse-swap.html

amandawintersteen 06/30/2007 #

I am NOT happy with the people who have not sent their items out. I'm still getting messages now from people who have not gotten anything. I thought this would go better. Hopefully my next one will.

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