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STUFF MY HANDBAG

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STUFF MY HANDBAG
Swap Coordinator:ladyaries7 (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Miscellaneous  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:52
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:August 20, 2010
Date items must be sent by:September 1, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I was cleaning out my purse the other day and wow, the things i found! So i thought why not make a swap about it...

Here is the swap...

Take a handbag/purse. it can be handmade or the one in your closet that you were going to donate anyway--just make sure its in good condition. No raggedy or shabby bags please!

and stuff it with almost everything (see rules section) you can think of that you would find in your own purse.

example: lipbalms, samples, hand soap, stick of gum, pens, note paper, mini notepads, lotions, magnets, stickers, teabags, coupons, take-out menus, postcards, packs of kleenex, hair accessories, compacts, etc. you can even stick in a penpal letter to your partner in there!

And mail!

that simple.

A few rules:

Do: Use items from your stash as long as they are wrapped, clean, not expired, not stained, not torn. If you are mailing coupons, please make sure it is a national chain or online store and not expired so your partner can use. wouldnt that be considerate? Also if any of you have an esty or online store, you can include your business cards as well.

Do not: send trash! no wrappers, no used cosmetics, no shredded paper, old receipts, ticket stubs....sometimes we may have this in our own purse...but please do not send it. Unless your partner uses this for scrapbooking or art, its not useful or fun.

Do remember: Candy/edibles/ cosmetics/hygiene items--make sure this is new! You can send a piece of candy or stick of gum but make sure it is wrapped.

To everyone who signs up:

Please fill out your profile. I am going through profiles and notice that some of you have nothing there. I will have to ban you especially if you have been on the site for awhile and have no trades, because I am not sure if you are a flaker and your partner will be at a disadvantage of what to send you. I have sent some of you notes to do so and appreciate that you have.

Also, i found a couple of underage ppl who signed up. If you are under 18, you will be banned because i believe the site says you have to be 18 to sign up. If you see any different, please let me know.

Thanks and happy swapping!

If you receive a stuffed bag, rate a 5. If you cant use the items, please feel free to re-swap. Lets keep it happy, people

Newbies are welcome, flakers are not.

I will update if more questions come along I did not think of...

Happy swapping!

btw: I used the graphic for the bag b/c it was the first one i found. The size of the bags you send along with the contents is senders choice.

Discussion

shoeboxmemories 08/ 5/2010 #

is there a minimum dollar value?

ladyaries7 08/ 5/2010 #

thanks for asking. min is $5. if you already have the bag. (not including postage)

However, if you already have enough in your stash to meet swap requirements, you may not have to spend anything but postage.

tiggerkitn25 08/ 5/2010 #

Hmm... a good swap idea! I will watch this and see if I have less swaps going on by the sign up date. =) Depending on the weight it may be cheaper to use a flat rate Priority box to mail these.

ralesiah 08/ 5/2010 #

This sounds fun! Watching for now...

Turtlepug26 08/ 5/2010 #

Are newbies allowed, Im not one... just wondering?

Turtlepug26 08/ 5/2010 #

opps miss-read that sorry

maryhassound 08/ 5/2010 #

I love this idea!

Mom2Alex2008 08/ 5/2010 #

I need some ideas about what to put in. I am concerned I will get someone who is into fabrics and things like that! I do not have any of that stuff here.

ladyaries7 08/ 5/2010 #

@mom2Alex2008 -thanks for the response. I welcome all questions and responses. its senders choice so although it is wonderful to look at your partners profile for ideas, please dont feel limited. some suggestions are listed above but samples, key chains? coupons, memo paper, candy...etc.

maryhassound 08/ 6/2010 #

@Mom2Alex2008 - I don't think you have to put in crafty stuff necessarily. It's more so about what you would carry around in a purse. So since not many people carry around fabric you wouldn't need to worry about that. Things that I can think of that aren't listed above are like aspirin, mirror, pocket hairbrush, any kind of make-up, coin pouch, hair accessories, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, ... the ideas are endless! Hope that helps.

ladyaries7 08/ 6/2010 #

thank you @maryhasshound thats exactly right...

MysticBayou 08/ 8/2010 #

Hi! What a Great Idea for a Swap @ladyaries7 !! I have this on my Watch list for now. I am trying to clear my Swap plate and get signed up!!

ladywolfsong 08/15/2010 #

I am so excited for this and have already started filling my handbag!

evitake 08/17/2010 #

sigh all great swaps are in the us :'(

candigirl 08/18/2010 #

@Ladyaries7 do you have any rules on who can join, other than that they must be 18 and older, and have a profile? Just wondering if there is a minimum for ratings, such as 4.9 or something, and if there is a min. number of swaps they have participated in...

I have been flaked many (dozens) of times, and I would love to do this swap, as it sounds like so much fun, but I am somewhat wary when there aren't many rules as to who can join...

ladyaries7 08/18/2010 #

@candigirl i usually let newbies in because i was a newbie once and its nice to have some good swaps to participate in. However, i do review all profiles before assigning partners and if there is anyone who is questionable, i do ban them from the swap. i have been flaked many times as well, which is why i am more cautious when i host my own swaps. hope this helps!

flyawaycricket 08/19/2010 #

I'm really excited about this swap! Such a GREAT idea :D

mag 08/20/2010 #

love this swap! too bad it's US only ):

ladyaries7 08/20/2010 #

By request, international version is up! september deadlines...

CraftyRiki 08/20/2010 #

Thanks @ladyaries7 I'm a newbie and this is a great swap for a first package swap. I have quite a large collection of purses, so I'm okay with giving one away (after all that means I can get another to replace it!). Can't wait for the partner assignments so I can choose the right purse with the right contents.

thebeholder 08/20/2010 #

My hand bag is already ready!

ladyaries7 08/21/2010 #

partners are now up! have fun!

jeansjems 08/21/2010 #

soooo...most profiles are craft related...i often carry pens, scissors, glue, an atc blank or two in my bag. would it be ok to stuff the purse with those items?

thebeholder 08/21/2010 #

I included several things having to do with what you might have in a purse....I won't be able to mail out my swap until Monday or Tuesday though!

ladyaries7 08/22/2010 #

@jemsjeans -thats fine to include those things. @nicolerhyme25 -deadline is sept 1st so mon or tues is fine

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