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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Swap-bot Recent Swaps</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com/</link><description>The 10 most recent swaps.</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Bag Ladies #2 (all genders welcome)</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382680</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382680</guid><description>This is a quick turnaround swap for when I feel like I have too many bags! Now I'm making it everyone's problem!&#13;
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Send 5 bags to 2 partners. Only 1 homer per swap. 4.80 rating to play. International.&#13;
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You can put your bag preferences in your profile or the comments - but this is just a preference. This swap is any bag goes!&#13;
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What are bags? Bags are little envelopes or sometimes actually baggies that contain swap items. Labels are often swapped so you have a person to make things like Friendship Books, Decos, Other Bag types for. Stickers are often swapped through bags as well as memo sheets, bookmarks, postcards, used stamps, and other flat(ish) lightweight goodies.&#13;
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If you are interested in bags - I bet some of the participants would send you a couple. You can always ask in comments. </description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK SWAP</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382679</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382679</guid><description>📚💌 **BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK SWAP** 💌📚&#13;
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Ready to fall in love with a new book?&#13;
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For this swap, you&rsquo;ll send your partner a **mystery book** wrapped up so they cannot see the title or cover until they open it. Think of it as a little blind date&hellip; but with a book! ❤️&#13;
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### 📖 THE SWAP&#13;
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You will send **1 wrapped book + a few bookish goodies to 1 partner**.&#13;
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The book can be:&#13;
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* New&#13;
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* Gently used&#13;
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* Paperback or hardcover&#13;
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* Fiction or nonfiction&#13;
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If sending a USED book; Please make sure the book is in **good, clean, readable condition** with no missing pages, strong odors, water damage, or excessive writing/highlighting.&#13;
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### 💕 CHOOSING THE BOOK&#13;
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Check your partner&rsquo;s Swap-bot profile before choosing their book.&#13;
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Try to select something that matches their favorite genres, interests, authors, or reading style.&#13;
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Please **avoid genres or topics your partner lists as dislikes**.&#13;
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The fun is keeping the exact book a surprise!&#13;
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### 🎁 WRAP YOUR BLIND DATE&#13;
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Wrap the book in kraft paper, wrapping paper, tissue paper, a paper bag, or another cute covering.&#13;
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On the outside, write **3&ndash;5 clues** about the book without revealing the title or author.&#13;
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Your clues might include:&#13;
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📚 Genre&#13;
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✨ Mood or vibe&#13;
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❤️ Romance level&#13;
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🌶️ Spice level&#13;
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👻 Scary or spooky level&#13;
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📍 Setting&#13;
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🕰️ Time period&#13;
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💬 A few descriptive words&#13;
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Examples:&#13;
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**Your Blind Date Is&hellip;**&#13;
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✨ Cozy &amp; mysterious&#13;
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☕ Small-town setting&#13;
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🔍 Amateur detective&#13;
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🐈 Includes a mischievous cat&#13;
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💀 Murder&hellip;but make it cozy&#13;
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### 🎀 ADD SOME BOOKISH GOODIES&#13;
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Along with the mystery book, include **at least 3 small goodies** for your partner.&#13;
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Ideas include:&#13;
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* Bookmark&#13;
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* Stickers&#13;
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* Pen or cute writing utensil&#13;
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* Sticky notes or page flags&#13;
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* Decorative paper clips&#13;
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* Notepad or memo sheets&#13;
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* Washi tape samples&#13;
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* Bookish quote card&#13;
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* Postcard&#13;
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* Tea bag, cocoa packet, or individually wrapped treat&#13;
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* Small stationery item&#13;
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* Mini note cards&#13;
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* Reading tracker&#13;
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* Book-themed ephemera&#13;
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These do not need to be expensive. The goal is simply to make your partner&rsquo;s package feel thoughtful, fun, and special.&#13;
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### 💌 INCLUDE A NOTE&#13;
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Please include a short note with:&#13;
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* Your Swap-bot username&#13;
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* The swap name&#13;
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* Why you chose this book for your partner&#13;
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Feel free to decorate your note or tuck in a favorite quote.&#13;
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### 📦 SWAP DETAILS&#13;
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**Send:** 1 wrapped mystery book + at least 3 goodies&#13;
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**Partners:** 1&#13;
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**Swap Type:** Type 3 &ndash; Package/Mail Swap&#13;
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**Book Condition:** New or gently used&#13;
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**Goodies:** Required&#13;
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**Theme:** Sender's choice based on partner profile&#13;
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### ⭐ RATING&#13;
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Please rate your partner based on whether they followed the swap requirements &mdash; not whether the book ended up being your personal favorite.&#13;
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If your partner sends:&#13;
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✔️ One appropriately selected book&#13;
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✔️ The book wrapped so the title is hidden&#13;
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✔️ 3&ndash;5 clues&#13;
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✔️ At least 3 small goodies&#13;
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✔️ A note with their username and swap name&#13;
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They have completed the swap requirements.&#13;
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### 🚫 PLEASE DO NOT SEND&#13;
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* Damaged or dirty books&#13;
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* Books with strong smoke or mildew odors&#13;
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* Children's books unless your partner specifically requests them&#13;
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* Religious or political books unless they appear in your partner's interests&#13;
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* Explicit or highly graphic books unless your partner indicates they enjoy them&#13;
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* Broken, dirty, or obviously used-up extras&#13;
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* Loose food items that are not individually wrapped&#13;
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* A book your partner lists as already read, if their profile provides that information&#13;
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### 📚 OPTIONAL PROFILE TIP&#13;
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Before partners are assigned, consider adding a little reading section to your profile with:&#13;
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**Favorite genres:**&#13;
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**Favorite authors:**&#13;
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**Genres I don't enjoy:**&#13;
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**Spice level:**&#13;
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**Favorite book vibes:**&#13;
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**Books I already own/read:**&#13;
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**Favorite colors:**&#13;
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**Stationery likes:**&#13;
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**Goodies I love:**&#13;
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Make it feel like you're putting together a tiny bookshop gift bag just for your partner. 💌&#13;
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Maybe their next favorite book will arrive without a cover in sight.&#13;
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**Happy Swapping!**&#13;
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[Blind Date With a Book Inspiration #1](https://youtu.be/oK_U50cuxxQ?si=ukyxUzT3MKZRWiUY)&#13;
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[Blind Date With a Book Inspiration #2](https://youtu.be/-pd1xjKppE0?si=Q_70kv7uWjJZDEM2)&#13;
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</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Halloween Postcard 7</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382669</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382669</guid><description>#FINAL ONE!!! &#13;
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1 partner = 1 Halloween postcard. (Sender's Choice as long as it is Halloween) Zazzle, greeting card to postcard, etc okay.&#13;
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Sent NAKED with a message somehow relating to Halloween. (Memories from trick-or-treating as a child, your favorite costume, least favorite candy...does not matter as long as you relate it to Halloween). Be sure to include swap name and user name also.&#13;
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Newbies are welcome but I do have the right to ban anyone. I will angel if necessary. And flakers will be listed in FOPS. Please make sure you have a well filled out profile. (more than just one or 2 sentences.) I will ban for skimpy profiles.&#13;
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By naked, I mean sent written on and not in an envelope. Also, even though this is sender's choice, please be sure to check your partners preferences. Please do not send anything that could potentially offend (nudity, gore, etc). Postcards must be sent stamped and written on.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Halloween Postcard 6</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382668</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382668</guid><description>&#13;
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1 partner = 1 Halloween postcard. (Sender's Choice as long as it is Halloween) Zazzle, greeting card to postcard, etc okay.&#13;
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Sent NAKED with a message somehow relating to Halloween. (Memories from trick-or-treating as a child, your favorite costume, least favorite candy...does not matter as long as you relate it to Halloween). Be sure to include swap name and user name also.&#13;
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Newbies are welcome but I do have the right to ban anyone. I will angel if necessary. And flakers will be listed in FOPS. Please make sure you have a well filled out profile. (more than just one or 2 sentences.) I will ban for skimpy profiles.&#13;
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By naked, I mean sent written on and not in an envelope. Also, even though this is sender's choice, please be sure to check your partners preferences. Please do not send anything that could potentially offend (nudity, gore, etc). Postcards must be sent stamped and written on.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Halloween Postcard 5</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382667</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382667</guid><description>1 partner = 1 Halloween postcard. (Sender's Choice as long as it is Halloween) Zazzle, greeting card to postcard, etc okay.&#13;
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Sent NAKED with a message somehow relating to Halloween. (Memories from trick-or-treating as a child, your favorite costume, least favorite candy...does not matter as long as you relate it to Halloween). Be sure to include swap name and user name also.&#13;
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Newbies are welcome but I do have the right to ban anyone. I will angel if necessary. And flakers will be listed in FOPS. Please make sure you have a well filled out profile. (more than just one or 2 sentences.) I will ban for skimpy profiles.&#13;
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By naked, I mean sent written on and not in an envelope. Also, even though this is sender's choice, please be sure to check your partners preferences. Please do not send anything that could potentially offend (nudity, gore, etc). Postcards must be sent stamped and written on.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Halloween Postcard 4</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382666</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382666</guid><description>1 partner = 1 Halloween postcard. (Sender's Choice as long as it is Halloween) Zazzle, greeting card to postcard, etc okay.&#13;
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Sent NAKED with a message somehow relating to Halloween. (Memories from trick-or-treating as a child, your favorite costume, least favorite candy...does not matter as long as you relate it to Halloween). Be sure to include swap name and user name also.&#13;
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Newbies are welcome but I do have the right to ban anyone. I will angel if necessary. And flakers will be listed in FOPS. Please make sure you have a well filled out profile. (more than just one or 2 sentences.) I will ban for skimpy profiles.&#13;
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By naked, I mean sent written on and not in an envelope. Also, even though this is sender's choice, please be sure to check your partners preferences. Please do not send anything that could potentially offend (nudity, gore, etc). Postcards must be sent stamped and written on.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Children&rsquo;s art postcard swap 🧑&zwj;🎨 🎨 </title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382665</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382665</guid><description>I thought of this swap earlier for those of us that have kids (0-16 years old) and they either want to get involved or you want an excuse to get them crafting with you!&#13;
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Get them to decorate the front of a blank postcard by either drawing/painting or some other post-suitable way (not sticker bombing) and then send naked to your partner with a nice note on the back.&#13;
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Can be senders/designers choice but always nice to take a peek at someone&rsquo;s profile to inspire your child if suitable.&#13;
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This can be finger painting with your baby, doodles from your toddler, paintings from your child or a sketch from your teen 🧑&zwj;🎨 🎨&#13;
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*grandchildren, nephews, nieces, close family friends child welcome of course!&#13;
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I think a lot of kids will find it very cool that their art work is travelling the world 🤩🌍&#13;
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I&rsquo;ll do a quick sign up but will give 3 weeks so you&rsquo;ve got plenty of time to sit with them.&#13;
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Remember to write the swap name and your username on the postcard.&#13;
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If this is well received then can do this monthly? 😄</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>ATC Swap - Try Something New! #2</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382662</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382662</guid><description>In this swap you will be creating 1 ATC each for 2 partners. There is no theme, but you must try something new while creating your ATC. Maybe you're using a medium you don't usually use, maybe you tried a new brush to paint with, maybe you went with a different style, maybe you pressed flowers for the first time, maybe it's your first time ever swapping ATCs! Just try something new!&#13;
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In your envelope include a notecard with the swap name, your username, and a description of what new thing you tried while making that ATC.&#13;
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ATCs must be 2.5 x 3.5 inches, sturdy, and in a protective sleeve. On the back of your ATC include your name, username, the date, and location.&#13;
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Extras appreciated, but not required! Rate your partners a 5 if you receive an ATC and a note with what new thing they tried. Keep in mind international mail can be pretty slow sometimes.&#13;
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I will angel if needed.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>HD/HP ATC Swap #2</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382661</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382661</guid><description>Hello! For this swap you are making 1 ATC each for 2 partners. The ATCs must be 2.5" x 3.5", in a protective sleeve, and hand drawn or hand painted (HD/HP). On the back of your ATC include your name, username, the date, and location. If you use stickers/embellishments, they should be a small part of the overall composition.&#13;
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Remember that international mail can sometimes take a while. I expect to continue this swap every two weeks! I will angel if needed.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>HD/HP ATC Swap #1</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382660</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382660</guid><description>Hello! For this swap you are making 1 ATC each for 2 partners. The ATCs must be 2.5" x 3.5", in a protective sleeve, and hand drawn or hand painted (HD/HP). On the back of your ATC include your name, username, the date, and location. If you use stickers/embellishments, they should be a small part of the overall composition.&#13;
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Remember that international mail can sometimes take a while. I expect to continue this swap every two weeks! I will angel if needed.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
