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Use a TP tube as the envie-AUGUST- US Only

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Swap Coordinator:aprettykitty84 (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Challenges  Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:18
Location:Regional - US Only, Sorry!
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:July 31, 2010
Date items must be sent by:August 16, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This is the AUGUST version of TP tube as an envie.

My best friend and I used to send each other things in toilet paper tubes. We would find all kinds of little goodies to send, tape up the ends, decorate the outside and send it off. I haven't done this in a while and I think it would be fun.

For anyone wondering how much it will cost to ship these? It will probably cost around $2 to send them through the mail depending on what you put in them.

The swap:

1.Get an empty toilet paper tube (the cardboard thing that the TP is wrapped around).

2.Tape up one end-adding a piece of aper just larger than the hole between the tape and tube, will prevent your goodies frmo sticking to the tape.

3.stuff your tube with goodies. Checking your partners profile is great, but not required. Be sure to include something that has the swap name and your username on it so they know where it came from. Include only things you would like to receive, no trash! Ideas for goodies

  • small hard candies
  • skinny pack (5 sticks) of gum
  • matchbox car
  • brads, eyelets, ribbons, and other small embellishments
  • sticker sheets that can be rolled to fit the tube
  • small rubber stamps
  • beads, buttons, threads, etc
  • jewelry or jewelry making supplies
  • cute socks
  • single serving drink mixes (that you add to a bottle of water), tea bags, kool aid
  • something handmade (I bet matchboxes would fit!)
  • the possibilities are endless! Be creative.
  1. Tape the other end of the tube-again, include a piece of paper so the items don't stick to the tape

5.Address your tube

6.Decorate the outside-I have found it easier to decorate after it is full, it holds it's shape better.

7.You will have one week to send to your partner once partners are assigned.

The nitty gritty rules: No unexplained ones or threes in the past 8 months. 4.9 rating or above. At least 5 rated postal swaps. Please PM me if you feel you have been unfairly rated and would like to join. If you do not meet the requirements, you will be banned.

This is US only to keep shipping costs down, feel free to start an international version!

Discussion

rubyhousesliprs 07/21/2010 #

Your title says US only but location says International. May confuse some.

kgeslab 07/21/2010 #

This should be really fun!

aprettykitty84 07/21/2010 #

Whoops! Thank you @shabbypink123 ! I will change it now

NikonGoddess 07/21/2010 #

What happens if you ship in a papertowel tube? Oh, the fun that can be shoved inside it?!?! Oh, I'm becoming giddy on ths one!

heidijo 07/21/2010 #

this is the best swap EVER! i love it and it only cost me 1.49 to send it from the post office! I wrapped mine in brown paper and taped the address to it.

aprettykitty84 07/21/2010 #

It is AMAZING what you can stuff into a TP tube!!! And @heidijo is right, it does only cost about $1.50 to $2.00 to ship.

@NikonGoddess I used a paper towel tube cut in half the last round. If you would like to start a paper towel tube swap, feel free or would like me to, let me know and I can get on it!

user2637 07/21/2010 #

I would love to see a profile-specific swap like this!

aprettykitty84 07/22/2010 #

@user2637 maybe for September? :)

preslarb 07/27/2010 #

Oh, this was so much fun the last go-around!! I'm in! And yes, I'd like to see a profile-specific swap, too!

nlgrudis 07/28/2010 #

I had a blast with this last round. It became a real challenge to see just how much I could cram in there! I will join every one that is listed be it TP or paper towel roll, general or profile based.

heidijo 08/ 1/2010 #

please send my swap to my ellensberg address posted on my profile,admin hasnt returned my messages about sharing address' for muitple swappper householda :-(

aprettykitty84 08/ 2/2010 #

@heidijo Please message your partner that is sending to you!

heidijo 08/ 2/2010 #

okay,i can do that.

heidijo 08/ 2/2010 #

okay,i can do that.

Artistic 08/16/2010 #

A package is on the way to my partner. Enjoy!

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