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Retro~ live it love it! swap

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Retro~ live it love it! swap
Swap Coordinator:Crinolinelady (contact)
Swap categories: Thrift Store  Themed  Embroidery 
Number of people in swap:18
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 23, 2009
Date items must be sent by:March 23, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This swap is simple: have fun and enjoy the Retro past. I think there are many of us out there who love with passion the retro styles and so this swap is simply "bring it back" even just for a moment or two.

You will have just one swapper partner and I hope you both become very good friends along the way. So please include a lovely hand written note in your parcel to your swap partner

You will have to send at least four items and they can be for the kitchen of even the bathroom but "MUST BE RETRO" Your could find them in a second hand shop (thrift store or op-shop) garage sales, car boot sales, trash & treasure markets and we will give you lots of time to "go hunting" for these treasures.

Some of our suggestions are; Retro kitchen items like t.towels, Washcloths, Salt & pepper shakers, Tablecloths, Salad servers, Dishes, Aprons, Kitchen gadgets, There are lots of items out there for the kitchen.

Retro bathroom items like Towels, Soap dishes, Retro tiny mirrors, Soaps, Powder puffs, Nail file sets, Even beads for her or shaver for him (not electric)

or think about items for the bedroom, Remember chenille!! and dogs with moving heads, sunglasses etc. etc.!! smiles

SO put on those thinking caps and remember this IS AN INTERNATIONAL SWAP and so light things would keep the weights down and still be fun finding and sending.

If any swapper wishes to leave their "wish list" in the comments below that may help your partners and me too!! Because no one will be left off this swap and I will make sure of that!!

We request that new swappers while welcome must contact the co-ordinator first and you MUST have a completed and interesting profile.

Non-senders or those with more then two (1's) will also have to contact me first because I have the right to take your name off this swap without notice if you do not contact me. Your reasons had better be good because I will not have anyone missing out on this Retro lovers swap because you do not send.

To all those great swappers who love to swap "ENJOY!! And "HAVE FUN!!"

Discussion

countrygirl58 01/18/2009 #

I just finished collecting for the retro kitchen swap and it was so much fun..I keep finding new items that make the swap extra special. the one thing that seems hard to find is the costume jewery..It goes almost as quickly as it comes in...Can't wait to start...It's like going on a scavenger hunt in a thrift store..

Crinolinelady 01/18/2009 #

countrygirl158 Hello and thank you for joining us, Yes we also think it will be fun starting the hunt. If there is anything you wish to ask me I am only too happy to have you make contact. Lee-ann (co-ordinator)

ChristyC11 01/19/2009 #

Thank you so much for letting me join in the fun Lee-ann! I'm so excited! I'm very easy to please and love vintage and retro 40's and 50's. Linens, vintage images, I'm a vintage chenille junkie, and ANYTHING retro Christmas is my fav or really any holiday. I know I'll be thrilled with any goodies I receive. I'm so jazzed about getting a wonderful package together for my partner!!! Many thanks again for the great swap! ~Christy

Crinolinelady 01/19/2009 #

Christy you are so welcome at this swap thanks for contacting us and yes I know your swap partner will be looking forward to your parcel too........................Happy Shopping! Lee-ann (co-ordinator)

SkullNBowGirl 01/19/2009 #

Thank you for inviting me!!! I cant wait for this swap!!!

Newleaf 01/19/2009 #

Thank you for inviting me too.

What about faux retro? I would love to make an apron (I have some great old patterns) or send some fabric with scenes like the one above. would anyone be interested in those sorts? And what about reprint cookbooks? Again I have one which is a reprint of recipes from the 40s & 50s. If it's strictly real original stuff, just say so...

Crinolinelady 01/20/2009 #

Thank you the two of you for joining us it should be fun. I was thinking keeping it strictly real Retro but you know if your partner is happy when your get a partner then that is fine by me too Newleaf.

Now everyone if you have a swap friend that you know would love to be part of this swap let them know.

Happy shopping Lee-ann (co-ordinator)

Ferret 01/20/2009 #

This swap sounds like so much fun! I love going to street markets where sell retro things which are beautiful! Great idea! With respect to likes and dislikes, I'd love to get items from the 40s or 50s especially those pictures like the one above...I also love fabric items, like tablecloths or kitchen/bath towels... I hope this doesn't sound picky...actually I'm not! Everything will be more than welcome! Happy swapping!

Crinolinelady 01/20/2009 #

Ferret Welcome to this swap. No you are not being picky.......quite the opposite I did ask everyone in the description to pop! their "wish list" here and I am sure your wish will come true. :)

Happy shoppin Lee-ann (co-ordinator)

SkullNBowGirl 01/20/2009 #

I collect retro aprons and wouldnt mind a new one in a retro style. Actually I wouldnt mind anything new that looks retro. It is all fun for me!

Crinolinelady 01/21/2009 #

Well skullNBowGirl.......I hope your wishes come true here in this swap. Lee-ann (co-ordinator)

pinkyboo 02/17/2009 #

I'm excited about this swap too - how about vintage fabrics made into items? To be honest I am hapy to receive anything retro, although I do have a passion for kitsch fabrics and bluebirds... Odd I know, but at least there are people out there who share my tastes! x

Crinolinelady 03/26/2009 #

Oops sorry I have now marked mine as set but infact it went out a week ago.......................now I feel very silly being the co-ordinator and all. cheers to all. Lee-ann

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