Favorite city, state or country matchbox shrine

for those who are not sure what a matchbox shrine is there are links in the group forum to show you what they are and how to make them. or you can always google it. :)

this will be 1 partner / 1 matchbox shrine. you will make a matchbox shrine paying homage to your favorite city, state or country using a 32ct. matchbox. it can be where you live, a place you visited, or a place you want to visit... the choice is yours! use elements and themes based on that location of your choice. (birds, foods, main attractions, flowers, currency, stamps, colors, etc. whatever you want, go wild!)

include a letter to your partner about why you chose this particular area for your shrine. if you visited there, share your experience. if you live there, why do you love it so much? if you never been there but want to go, what's your attraction to it? you get the idea...

the usual 411:

• 1 partner / 1 matchbox

• international

• no newbies for this swap, HOWEVER i will make a newbie friendly one if there is enough interest generated (post below if you want a newbie swap of the same theme)

• must have done 5 matchbox and type 3 swaps completed & rated to sign up

• no recent 1s or 3s as in the last 2 months (unless you PM me and explain first before signing up)

• DO NOT FLAKE although i don't think i should have to say this, you'd be surprised. and i will angel this for those who do get flaked but that won't happen, will it? :)