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Matchbox Swap for NEWBIES!

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Swap Coordinator:Panda (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Art  Boxes 
Number of people in swap:43
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:June 3, 2007
Date items must be sent by:June 23, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL SWAP

NEWBIES! Come in and get your feet wet!

This particular swap is for those who have never done a matchbox swap/ or those new to the craft. Veteran matchbox swappers may join if they wish.

You will be swapping 1 matchbox with 1 partner.

  • NO particular theme, color or style- DO what you want! This just allows our creative juices to flow freely

  • Remember to fill your match boxes with cute stickers, beads, buttons, ribbon, and nick naks etc.

  • Maybe use your partners profile for inspiration.

  • Match Boxes should be the small 32 match count boxes.

  • They can be found near the charcoal, smoke, or candle sections of various stores.

If not you cant find them this link has a template you could use

http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/matchbox.htm

Make sure you make them from sturdy card stock.

This swap is international and is open to all new swappers (those without ratings) with a filled out profile. Swappers with a 4.7 rating or higher and without 2 or more current no sends may also join in the fun. I will be checking profiles 2 days before the swap closes and release those who do not meet the swap requirement. This allows swappers to settle debts and bring ratings up.

If you have any questions please feel email me or leave a comment in the section bellow.

Discussion

wickedfaerie 05/20/2007 #

yay! i've been watching for something like this!!

i do have a question...do i decorate just the top? or the bottom and sides as well? is there a good website where i can find samples? (i did look at the site that had the template.)

thanks! raven

user6740 05/20/2007 #

Same here -- I really needed one for a newbie! I'll be sure to join :D

squishy622 05/20/2007 #

I've been hoping for a "safe" chance to try my hand at a matchbox! Thanks for the opportunity, can't wait to get started!

Panda 05/21/2007 #

Wicked Faerie...You can decorate all sides of the box...inside and out.....

monkeycat 05/22/2007 #

Ooh, I'm watching this one! I need to get my other swaps out first so I don't get buried under, but this looks really fun.

gabsters 05/25/2007 #

Most thanks for a Newbie swap :)

How do you suggest we safely send our matchboxes???

Panda 05/25/2007 #

I probably will send mine wrapped up in a small padded envelope or put it in a small jewelry box I have and then send it off. I think though it may depend upon on how intricate your box is and if the embellishment(s) on your box could become fragile as it goes through the mail.

Garagebandfan 05/31/2007 #

Where do you find the stuff to put inside of the matchboxes?? That is my only problem! :) Thanks to anyone who can help me!

Panda 05/31/2007 #

Garagebandfan: Matchboxes , depending upon the theme, can be filled with fun things such as mini charms, small stickers, cute buttons, seqence, mini paper punches, ribbon, trinkets, postage stamps, tiny jewels,and even unique bottle caps just to name a few. The trinkets need to at least fit in the matchbox when closed.

You can find many of these small items in craft stores and the like; even at walmart.

Garagebandfan 06/ 1/2007 #

Thank you, I will have to go shopping tonight. I am going to hit the thrift stores first of course! :)

lulu 06/ 1/2007 #

I am getting a bit carried away with these swaps - but I DO need to get my rating up! And, I love this idea. Thanks

alicepalace 06/ 1/2007 #

I found blank matchboxes today at a stationary shop in town, so i'm joining all the matchbox swaps in some kind of crazed frenzy. I've sent and received matchboxes in jiffybags and they've never been squishified, even all the way from Australia.. As for filling them, more stuff fits in there than you'd think! :)

blissfulmama 06/ 2/2007 #

oooooh! this sounds so very fun. can't wait to fill a matchbox with tiny magical things just for my swapee. i can already tell this site's gonna be addictive. lol.

Panda 06/ 4/2007 #

Partners have been assigned!

aliciamilner 06/ 4/2007 #

Just sent mine out this morning... What fun! My first swap! Can't wait to do another one!

squishy622 06/ 4/2007 #

icicle, your matchbox will be on its way tomorrow... enjoy!

Panda 06/ 5/2007 #

Attention swappers! Just to let you know I will not be able to return your emails from Sunday June 10th thru Saturday June 16th. Sorry about that, something unexpected at work will keep me away from my computer. Please do leave a message for me, when I return I will get to it a.s.a.p.

user7902 06/ 6/2007 #

I will be sending my partners theirs at the end of the week. It is my first time doing a matchbox, so I hope I have done it right.

mbrat 06/ 6/2007 #

Butterfly your matchbox is on the way.

azureskyz 06/ 8/2007 #

saraj715 your matchbox has left sunny California.

Sharna 06/ 8/2007 #

Sarrah-Your package is on it's way!! It's resting in the box tonight but our lovely mail carrier will grab it tomorrow.... Enjoy!

user7902 06/ 9/2007 #

Amy Willensky -your matchbox went out to you this morning.

gurugurl 06/10/2007 #

Tamuh's Mom - your box is packed and heading to the post office in the morning! Hope you like it. Its my humble first attempt at a matchbox.

ohsarajean 06/11/2007 #

brummiebird, Your matchbox is on its way :)

Keekee 06/11/2007 #

Ladey, your matchbox is on its way from Delaware :)

user8618 06/11/2007 #

blissfull_mama, your matchbox is on its way!

gabsters 06/13/2007 #

Kee Kee - yours is sent!

symphonie 06/15/2007 #

GypsySong your matchbox was sent this afternoon Friday 15th June from Melbourne Australia.

keroleen73 06/17/2007 #

aamilner - I'm going to the post office to send your envie on its way to Georgia this afternoon.

Beck 06/18/2007 #

Alice-palace, I sent out the package in the mail today!

missychrissy 06/19/2007 #

Sonnenschein, your matchbox is on its way today...

alicepalace 06/21/2007 #

azureskyz, you matchbox went out today from the UK, shouldn't take more than a couple of weeks.

user3760 06/22/2007 #

Mine is on it's way too! ~PHH

missychrissy 06/23/2007 #

blissful mama, got your wonderful package this morning! love it, love it, love it!!! thank you so much

user7866 06/25/2007 #

Basilika, I received your matchbox today! It's gorgeous and packed with the most thoughtfully awesome items ever! Thank you SO much! I love it!!

user7902 06/26/2007 #

OhSaraJean - I receive your amazing package this morning - WOW, WOW, WOW - Extras were fantastic. Many thanks

symphonie 06/28/2007 #

Marloes sent me a beautiful matchbox filled with delightful treasure. Thankyou!!! :))

user7312 06/30/2007 #

Sorry for the delay- this is on its way out in a few hours!

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