___________ in a box swap

Gyah! I typed a long thing and it said I wasnt logged in, so to start over >@

1.Artist/Fine Art Major 2.Scrapbooking 3.CNU (www.cnu.edu) 4.Romantic night in 5.Art Journaling

I dislike vanilla (As a scent) and any really strong scents. I also dislike bugs... I had more ideas but swapbot ate them.

this is a great idea! whenever i send swaps i decorate my boxes but i never thought of a entire theme like this!

1. photagraphy in a box (dispoable camera/toy camera, polariod pics of swap partner, a figurine/stuffie to take pics with i dont know, just throwing stuff out there:P)
2. Disney in a box (someone could definatly go wild with that!)
3. a certain animal theme
4. girls night out!
5. road trip!! (got from the listed website but its a great one;)

umm, lets see. i dont like candles, or strong smelling things. i have more likes/dislikes on here:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/swap-o-rama/discuss/163500/page3/

just look for my name:)

Such a good idea!! <3 Let me theee....

1) Japanese candy/toys/accessories!! <3<3 2) Cutesy flowery teatime stuff, like leedle cups and saucers and doilies etc. 3) Anything with faeries/mermaids that doesn't stray too far into cheesyville 4) "Springtime in the Country".. things you'd find in a cottage :3 5) Vintage valentine/romance.. think french romanticist era type stuff

Likes/Dislikes.. hmm.. I do like candles, and home-crotcheted things. I don't like spicy scents or flavors, I hate dark chocolate... I really love flowers, and country-esque quaint stuff!!

Here are some possibilities for themes for my box. 1) Ocean (Anything ocean related is nice. I love lighthouses. I'm not big on tropical scenes.) 2) Art supplies (I'm thinking the box could be decorated with splashes of paint or decorative paper with pictures of brushes and pencils and markers, etc. Or whatever...just thought I'd let you know what I was thinking.) 3) Travel 4) Secrets/spies/scavenger hunt (ala DaVinci Code -- but don't send the book, got it, read it, loved it! ;-)

Hello, Angela Boehm here.

Some ideas for themes for my box are:

1. Girls Night Out
2. Indulgence
3. Knitting/Crotching
4. Romantic Night In or Out
5. Relaxing Evening (good read, bath stuff, good things to eat/drink, etc...)

I don't like really flowery strong scents. I don't drink. I like classy not necessarily cutsy stuff.

I am so happy people are participating in this swap! Another idea/suggestion: When I said box, I just ment it as a thing to hold the stuff in, you dont have to limit yourself to a shoe box, If someone says they want DIY as their theme, you could put your items into a tool box, if it would fit. I am just trying to get the creative juices flowing.

I've been thinking about it for a while and it wont get out of my head, so decided I would just go ahead and sign up. I'm Julianne. :)

1. India
2. Cutesy things
3. Sci-Fi
4. Beach
5. Halloween

Nothing adult, I'm still just a kid laugh. I like little knick-knacky things.

Here are my ideas for my box: 1. cats (I have one, who is a catnip addict, and I love cats so much it's sort of embarrassing) 2. candy (I don't eat gelatin or dark chocolate, though) 3. 1980s 4. sushi love and kawaii might go together somehow 5. sex ed (I work in a reproductive health clinic, so . . .) I like homemade things and bright colors. I hope this isn't too picky.

this sounds so fun. my name is stephanie. here's my list:

1. polka dots
2. mid-century modern
3. japan(i.e. sushi, kawaii, fruits, lolita type stuff)
4. cute diy project kit
5. bollywood

please take a look at my profile and links to get a better idea of my likes and personal style. also here are a few of my likes: bright colors, candy, and kitschy vintage finds. i dislike most things the color orange, floral and spicy scents, and sequins.

Ok, I'm signed up for so many swaps, but this one sounds so fun I had to do it as well. I'm Marcia, here's some ideas for me: Peace & Serenity; Oceans and Beaches; Mountains & Meadows; Change & Good Luck; Waterfalls & Wishes. I'm sort of quirky...like funny things more than sappy sweet things. I've just gone through a very difficult time and am looking forward to a more serene future so I like things that make me smile, feel peaceful and forward looking. Check out my profile for more ideas. I love purple, pink, electric blue, flowers, CATS, dogs...all animals really. I have a pet duck for whom I am the love of his life....see quirky...

This swap sounds like so much fun.
I'm Katy H.

Some Themes: 1. Ladybugs I love anything to do with ladybugs, since my nickname is katebug.

1. Princess I also adore anything with the word princess on it.

2. Pigs I have a pig collection, and love piggies.

3. Makeup I'm a huge makeup fan; eyeshadow, lipstick, lipgloss, eyeliner, nailpolish..whatever it may be, I love it!

4. Candy I'm big into gums, candies, sweetstuff. I love clove, lemon, cinnamon, chocolate, sour stuff, vanilla, rootbeer, bubblegum flavored and anything else.

5. Crochet/Yarn I teach crochet, and absolutely hooked! I'd love anything to do with crochet whether it be tools, patterns, books, etc.

I don't really have any allergies or dislikes. The only thing that really sticks out would be with the candy theme. Just something that wouldn't melt, since we are having 100 degree weather. Also, I CANNOT do anything spearmint. It gives me a severe headache.

This is getting me so excited! I can't wait to do this now : D

This sounds like so much fun, I can't wait!!

Here are some themes I would like for my box:

1. Ocean themed (sand, white wash, aquamarine colors, shells etc.)

2. Fall themed (I love nature, nothing too cheesey)

3. Scrapbooking (7 Gypsies and Making Memories, that is all I am saying..lol)

4. Handmade/vintage (sparrows, cottagy, tins, small creature etc.)

5. Relaxing (good read, chips/caramel popcorn, nice lavendar candle and some bath stuff~maybe homemade)

Taire here....this sounds like much fun.

I suppose themes I would enjoy are:

1. A night in (but not spa-like/bath like stuff)
2. Crafty-ness
3. Vintage anything
4. feminism
5. writing/journaling

I really don't have much in the realm of dis-likes...so send away.
And if you need clarification on anything...just let me know })i({

I had an after thought..... strike any one of my original themes (I'll lean towards vintage anything...but it doesn't really matter) and replace it with Pirates.

thanks, Taire

Themes: 1. love knitting.... 2. pilates and yoga 3. mystery - books, classic movies, etc. 4. country casual decorating (inviting, relaxing, classy without being rigid or stuffy) 5. love sports, especially hockey and football

I could probably go on and on but I guess that is a good start.

Julie

I timed out, too! These are things that I love but don't often buy for myself. I suggested some items, to be clear, but will be most pleased with any goodies that come my way!

1. Comic Macabre - Emily Strange/Edward Gorey/Tim Burton etc.
2. Chinatown treasures - any exotically packaged cool Asian things
3. Groomed to be a Geisha - fabric, tea, Memoirs dvd(have the book), use your imagination, I love most things Japanese
4. At Home Alone with Shakespeare - surprise me!
5. Back to the Drawing Board - unusual pens & paper, ink, quill, etc.

Thanks, Melissa Shatto

This looks like a lot of fun!

1. Knitting/Crocheting/yarn (just started but love it!)
2. Sci Fi
3. GREEN!
4. Harry Potter
5. Mizzou (University of Missouri-Columbia)

I'm gluten-free, so no edibles please and I have a smell allergy!

Shel Kennon

for the animal theme i put up, i forgot to say what animals i like! bunnys, elephants, giraffes or horses:) i cant wait till this swap starts, im anxious to make my box!

Hi deb p from wis here...1. I love the ocean and lighthouses, 2. candles (no vanilla scent though makes me ill also no rose smell), 3. crocheting, 4. scrapbooking and cardmaking, 5. romantic evening with male friend. This will be awesome and glad it's for us only

deb p again, bye the way I love the colors green, sapphire blue, turquoise and orange

This sounds like a real hoot to do and receive in.

My themes would be:

1. Sightseeing and shopping in Paris (French theme items)
2. Japanese Wisdom (asian items)
3. Art Chick (papercrafts, collage,and altered books)
4. Vintage Ancestors (old ephemera, notes, photos, lace, postcards, etc.)
5. Faeries/Mermaids (no kiddie cutsie, please)

I look forward to getting my person to create for and seeing what my secret pal does for me. Lisa

Here are my top 5:
1)Paris 2)Vintage Inspired 3)Japan 4)Macabre art/comics 5)Fall themed/flowers/trees/nature I love making things, and love receiving handmade things. I'm so excited!

I also love fairies. And the color purple. And polka dots. Oops, now this is too much...

More info here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/swap-o-rama/discuss/163500/page3/ I'll stop now.

ughz i timed out. my top 5 in no particular order: 1. photography/art/crafts/graffiti {i like handmade but any will do!} 2. horror/sci-fi {monsters, nightmare before xmas, skulls, dia de los muertos, CSI, creepy stuff} 3. get to know YOU {stuff you use, like or would recommend!} 4. japan/china {kawaii or cultural 5. patterns/colors {black, gold, silver, pinstripe, paisley, cherry blossoms}

i would prefer not to get: candles, clowns, potpourri, incense, a package FULL of $1 store items

you can check out my flickr, i'm on the color-iffic swap so you can check out the get to know me topics, there's more links on my profile here too!

i'm easy to please!!!

Darn it! I timed out too, so let's see if I can remember the ones I put.

1. Mini scrapbook
2. Knitting kit - with a pattern and everything
3. Alaska themed
4. Chicago themed - I'm a big Cubs fan and I love the windy city
5. Chocolate - just remember that's very hot where I'm at right now, so nothing that would melt. But I love hot cocoa
6. Birds - but not cutesy stuff. Maybe something like a bird calendar, etc.
7. Pedicure themed - including nail polish in some funky color!
8. Travel
9. Jane Austen theme

Okay, that's enough. Now for things I'd rather not receive - Candles (I've got enough of those), cutesy items, little statues of things, acrylic yarn, metal knitting needles, anything too heavily scented or too flowery.

This should be fun!

Jill S.

I thought I posted this...hmmmm:

1. Birds in a box (nests, eggs, cages)
2. Zakka (japanese handmade items) in a box
3. Deer in a box (does and fawns no bucks please ;-)

Kitsch is fine but not cute-cute.

hi. i just wanted to say that my partner hasn't posted their list yet, so please everyone make sure you've posted your list, and if you haven't please do, so your partner can start your package. thank you.

I sent my package to my partner yesterday. I had the most amazing time shopping through lots of different stores to find the perfect themed items : D

my package went out today to julianne who is 16. I split it up between 2 different things she likes. hope you like the items

I sent my package off to my swap partner today. The post office made me repack because she didn't like all the stuff on the outside of the box. And wouldn't let me send it priority flat rate box rate because it had a bulge on the one side and it cannot have tape anywhere on the box. Sheesh! I think she was PMSing. Wow. So anyway it is on its' way and should be there shortly. Hope you enjoy.

I sent my package on Friday. Hope she likes it. Hope to that it doesn't arrive broken!

Mizleeza, that's very strange. I have never heard of sending a box that can't have tape on it :\? Maybe it was the wrong kind of tape? If your post office has the automated self-ship center, use that next time. It's a lot faster, they don't complain, and you don't have to wait in line!

They say that you cannot have tape on the flat rate boxes. And it was their postal tape too. That was what was shocking, because I always tape my boxes closed so that they don't come open in transit. Also that the box has to stay perfectly square is so weird. I really think that she was having a bad day, they seem to have that alot at our PO. I may have to go to the next city and use theirs. Hopefully they have a cheerier disposition on life.

i'm kinda bummed. my partner still hasn't posted or emailed me a list of themes. i even contacted the swap coordinator a while back to see if she could get in touch with my partner and never heard back. i really wanted to participate, but it's hard when i don't know what to send. i already received the package that was sent to me, which is awesome.

mizlezza sent me the most awesome package...all scrapbooking items! a package of make your own calendar complete with calendar, papers, and headers. Another memory kit that will make 6 scrapbook pages complete with the glittery embellishments. A bunch of paper,, a small scrapbook a heart shaped scrapbook, some rubber stamps, a pack of 4x6 cards and another container with a variety of embellishments in it. I was in shock...and I thank you very, very much!!!!

I would like to know if my person received their package, at least, so I don't worry. If you didn't like it, that's one thing, but at least let me know it got there. Thanks, Meghan

Im sorry about the mess, I have never got any messages from swap-bot or any of you. I dont doubt you sent them. Thanks for participating everyone.