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ULTIMATE EASTER BASKET SWAP

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ULTIMATE EASTER BASKET SWAP
Swap Coordinator:thriftymermaid (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Seasonal  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:Regional - USA Only
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.99
Last day to signup/drop:March 4, 2015
Date items must be sent by:March 25, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Welcome to the ULTIMATE EASTER "BASKET" SWAP!!! Every year I put together fantastic baskets for my family and seldom get one in return...I figure its the same with many of you ladies! My husband is a sweet man, but hes not all that creative in the gifting department--and while he'll buy me what I ask for, its not the same thing as being surprised!

This swap will require you to make one fabulous Easter "basket" for your one swap partner! A minimum of six items with a spending limit of $15 to $20 before shipping. Homemade items are most welcome among the goodies. Please give your partner a hand by placing a comment below with a wishlist of 10 items you might like to see in your Ultimate Easter "Basket". You must include 2 items from the list your partner leaves below. The "basket" itself, that you put the items in, can be a basket, a bag, a purse, eco-bag, cellophane, decorated box, be creative!! Think about what kind of basket you would like to receive. Make it look good, wrap some of the trinkets, put some love into it!

PLEASE only join this swap if you plan to stick by the mailing guidelines!!! We want everyone to receive their basket in time for Easter. This is why I'm making this a USA only swap, to ensure shipping time, and also to keep postage down.

Please put some love into this swap! Go by my golden rule of swapping and give to others as you'd like to be given to. You want a mega-watt smile on your partners face when they open this holiday package from you!

To join the swap you must have a 4.99 rating or higher, no recent 1's or 3's allowed. Sorry but no newbies. You must have 15 rated type 3 swaps to join! I will check profiles and ban peeps if I have to.

I hope this covers it all...Please fire away with questions below or PM me if there are any concerns! Thanks Everybody and Happy Easter!!!

Discussion

thriftymermaid 02/26/2015 #

I will begin with my list (in no particular order):

  • Something Mermaid.

  • Washi Tape.

  • A Cheap Etsy Fave.

  • Rubber Stamp.

  • Paper Doilies.

  • Vellum Envelopes or Bags.

  • Stickers.

  • Something Snail Mail or Happy Mail.

  • A Profile Surprise.

  • Staz-On Ink Pad.

Tia 02/26/2015 #

Such a nice idea but I have been flaked on so many times on these kinds of swaps. Even at work, people flake! lol That's really bad. My new tactic is to make my own gift bag! :):) I hope this swap works out for you, friend!!!

Duckygirl 02/26/2015 #

If I join this swap can I request no candies/chocolates?

Artistic 02/27/2015 #

Thanks for invite, Erin!

Artistic 02/27/2015 #

  • I'd be happy to have a basket that is either a tote bag or medium size purse. I'm a fanatic about both!

  • ATC blanks

  • Profile surprises

  • Eggs or other containers with surprises inside.

TIA!

thriftymermaid 02/27/2015 #

Hi @Duckygirl you certainly can. Just list it here in the comments. Thank you for joining @Artistic anyone will be lucky to get you as a partner. Hi @Tia if you're flaked on I will happily angel it for you. I do carefully go over who joins my swaps to try to make it as safe for all as possible, but if you were to be flaked I would definitely make it right for you. Good idea though, to treat yourself! We all should pamper ourselves. :o)

luckycharms 02/28/2015 #

Erin, I was so happy to see that you are hosting this swap!!!!... I am such a kid when it comes to the holidays...

  • Something Birds

  • Flowers for altered projects

  • Lottery Scratch off tickets

  • Double sided Red tape

  • Uhu colored glue sticks

  • Giant Sun flower seed packs

  • Staz-On ink pad

  • Profile surprises

  • Rubber stamp

  • Note Cards

thriftymermaid 02/28/2015 #

Thanks @luckycharms I'm so glad you've joined in!! I feel the same way about holidays...why shouldn't we have the same enthusiasm we had as kids?? Now we can all look forward to the Easter bunny. :0)

Tia 03/ 1/2015 #

Looks like a great group of ladies! I can tell there would not be a flaker in the bunch. What fun!!! xoxo

Artistic 03/ 2/2015 #

Realized I didn't have 10 items. Adding to the above list I will say

  • zentangle materials which can be anything: tiles, pens, patterns, your tangled art, whatever! I'm new to the art form and enjoying it a lot.

  • I too would request no candy or edibles. I am down 10 of the pounds that I picked up and don't need anymore temptation! :)

  • I am a tea lover so tea accoutrements would be great, for example stickers, infusers, quotes, rubber stamps or stamped images, etc. anything except the actual tea.

  • writerly items

  • Surprise me! I love surprises!

Hope this gets me close to 10 items!

LittleDonnaGirl 03/ 2/2015 #

This is so AWESOME!!! :o)

~ Something for the kid in me
~ Something to enjoy outside
~ Something coffee related
~ Something fun for my office
~ Something inspirational
~ Something to help with my crafting efforts
~ Something to help me relax
~ Something to use when cooking or baking
~ Something healthy and yummy
~ Winning lottery ticket :o)

I LOVE surprises so please don't stress. I love anything done with thought and TLC :o)

I too am trying to be more healthy, so please no candy. Can you hear my sweet tooth screaming in protest? I can! :o)

pammykn 03/ 3/2015 #

-- Used Books

-- Wallmart Wax Melts (no gardenia or cinnamon)

-- Something Purple

-- Tea (earl grey or most others

-- Black Jellybeans

-- Something bunny or lamb

-- Stickers

-- something w/ the word Peace

-- washi tape

-- letterhead sets (or any profile surprise).

dolphingirl 03/ 4/2015 #

my list (in no particular order):

Something with a dolphin on it.

something art deco or art nouveau.

A Cheap Etsy or amazon favorite.

something handmade.

something spooky/Halloween themed

a messenger bag or tote bag

souvenirs from your local zoo or aquarium.

Something Snail Mail or Happy Mail.

A Profile Surprise (I have lots of likes on my profile don't be afraid if they aren't very Easter like I won't mind if my Easter stuff is a mix of Easter and Halloween with dolphins thrown in lol

art supplies

 pressed pennies (especially ones with animals)

  a "rare" stuffed toy animal (a animal you don't see all the time like a zebra or octopus would be super but any odd animal would be loved!)
dolphingirl 03/ 4/2015 #

my list (in no particular order):

  1. Something with a dolphin on it.

  2. something art deco or art nouveau.

  3. A Cheap Etsy or amazon favorite.

  4. something handmade.

  5. something spooky/Halloween themed

  6. a messenger bag or tote bag

  7. souvenirs from your local zoo or aquarium.

  8. Something Snail Mail or Happy Mail.

  9. A Profile Surprise (I have lots of likes on my profile don't be afraid if they aren't very Easter like I won't mind if my easter stuff is a mix of easter and halloween with dolphins thrown in lol

  10. art supplies

  11. pressed pennies (especially ones with animals)

  12.  a "rare" stuffed toy animal (a animal you don't see all the time like a zebra or octopus would be super but any odd animal would be loved!)
thriftymermaid 03/ 4/2015 #

Please, please, please only join this swap if you meet the rating requirements. YOU MUST HAVE 15 TYPE 3 SWAPS TO JOIN!! I truly hate banning folks from my swaps. I'm sure you are all trustworthy ladies but its my job to keep the swap as safe as I can for EVERYONE who joins. Swap-Bot is a fun place, lets try to keep it that way. Thank you!!

Duckygirl 03/ 4/2015 #

Please no candy/sweets

1) I love things stuff in Easter eggs. They make me happy. lol

2) Anything duck

3) small/tiny paper punches ( anything but a star)

4) Essential scents- Any

5) Any cat items for the cat owner

6) Cute Earrings

7) Charms in set of 2

8) Anything from my profile

9) Anything owl

10) Mustache items.

CariahCreates 03/ 4/2015 #

I would love one of these in my basket:

*Hollow chocolate easter bunny (I'll spoil my diet for this because I love them!) *Bath soak packet *A pretty spring scarf *A flowery vintage hankerchief (if you can find one cheap somewhere) *Starbucks mocha or latte packets *Something handmade *A spring scented mini candle *Fun baking kit *Book off of my Amazon wishlist (used copies are fine) *Something with a bunny on it

I'm fairly easy though, love easter!

thriftymermaid 03/ 5/2015 #

Partners are assigned Ladies, I hope you all have a great time making your baskets! :o)

roesslet 03/ 7/2015 #

Surprises - I love surprises Stationary Fun office supplies Bookmarks Fun/different cooking items Anything to pamper me Books Beach, mermaid themed items Craft/decorating magazines Anything crafty

Artistic 03/24/2015 #

An ultimate package went out yesterday to my partner. It's coming via standard mail. Enjoy!

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