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Down in the dumps, Pick me up!

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Down in the dumps, Pick me up!
Swap Coordinator:aonbelay (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Crafts  Art 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:Regional - USA only
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 24, 2009
Date items must be sent by:February 21, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Are you or someone you know down in the dumps? I know I am; I was laid off, can't find work, my roommate is leaving me and well, I've had better days. I thought that instead of wallowing in self pity that the best way to pull me out of the blues is to do something for someone else as a "pick me up"! Here's the plan:You will create a "pick me up" package for your partner. The goal is to cheer the person up so no crap.

  1. You must have a MINIMUM of 10 items to send your partner. Please don't send a bunch of the same thing. Research your partner and get creative!!! (examples: fun book, mix CD, craft supplies etc.)

  2. Three of the items must be homemade and tailored to your partner's taste (Examples: a little scrapbook album, a knitted scarf in your partner's favorite colors, A dotee in your partner's favorite theme. You get the idea).

  3. A note with words of inspiration for your partner to help them stay positive and motivated

These items don't have to be expensive, but they do have to help put a smile on your partner's face. Put thought and love into your package. Remember, the more you have in your profile, the better it is for your partner to help pick you up!

If this package is for someone else (like a loved one and not yourself) please list below who it's for and their interests/likes etc.

I will be checking profiles. People with crappy ratings and No Shows will be ousted (nothing's worse than being in the dumps and then having your partner flake!)

Discussion

stacirose 01/15/2009 #

Is there a rating minimum?

aonbelay 01/15/2009 #

No, but I understand that people make mistakes and sometimes it takes forever to clear your record. If you had a bad rating 2 years ago and have since gotten all 5's and hearts on 20+ swaps, I can tell you've mended your ways. Trust me, I'll be checking, but I'm also reasonable. ~Hope this helps

LaTosi 01/15/2009 #

o.k. i'd like to sign up but i can't sew or knit do ou think it's a good idea that i do?

aonbelay 01/15/2009 #

LaTosi, Those are just examples. The idea is to create something in a medium you're familiar with. If you can't sew or knit, make something else. If you're into ATC's make a "happy" themed one. If you do origami, make something extra special to send. You should sign up and help spread the positive-ness

itsmecheri 01/17/2009 #

Count me in!--Blessings!!!!!--Cheri

mmilesesq 01/23/2009 #

I'm a 'newbie,' and signed up since there was no mention that experience was required. I hope I can take part - I'm not recovering from surgery after 4 months, can't return to work yet, and just don't listen to the news any more because it's too depressing! Looking forward to helping someone else as a way of forgetting about my problems!

aonbelay 01/23/2009 #

mmilesesq- Welcome! I hope that this swap will help to lift your spirits! I hope you start your Swap-Bot career out right by sending your care package on time! Email me if you have any questions :)

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