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Newbies ONLY Gift swap

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Newbies ONLY Gift swap
Swap Coordinator:1GruviScrapper (contact)
Swap categories: Themed 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:Regional - USA & Canada
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:April 2, 2009
Date items must be sent by:April 18, 2009
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

Newbie isn't a 4 letter word gift swap.

-This is for all the "Newbies" out there who are sincere about participating in swaps yet feel very left out and reduced to only ATC, postcard, and email swaps (not that there is anything wrong with those) We just want a little more variety.

-Let's show everyone what "Newbies" are made of!

-For this swap you will have 2 partners that you will send 4 gifts to (for a total of 8 gifts) Spend at least $10 per person plus shipping (you can spend more to get your hearts!)

-You may also make the gifts you send as long as it isn't something you just slap together with hot glue, gifts should be nice and thoughtful of your partners profile.

-This is an opportunity for you to get your rating & HEARTS! Don't Blow it!

-Go all out. Go above & beyond. Get excited! HEARTS are important, earn yours by WOWing your partner!

-Look at the gifts you are sending and add a little more for hearts.

-CHECK you partners profiles and try to pick or make things they would like. Be Creative! Wrap up the gifts and make a basket, gift bag, etc. Make it really nice and pretty.

-Go shopping like you are gifting for your closest friend. The comments you recieve from your partners will help you get into the swaps that you really want to join later!

-Handmade is awesome if you do it well. Feel free to send "well made" handmade gifts if they seem to match you partners profile (i.e. your partner loves vintage & aprons so you make an AWESOME apron from vintage hankercheifs)

-FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE VERY WELL! Let everyone know about all the things you like and dislike. Colors, products, crafts you like to do, family, etc. Everything and everything about you.

-I will be checking profiles and if yours isn't glorious you may be removed from the swap.

Anyone with 0 completed swaps is welcome! Anyone with 1-10 completed swaps must have 5 rating. And sorry but anyone with more than 10 swaps under their belt will not be allowed into this "newbies only" swap.

If anyone has any questions about profiles, swaps, or is confused in any way please send me a message or post a comment below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

There will be NO Flakers in this swap! If you can't handle that don't sign up. If you have a problem let me know ahead of time and we'll work it out. Cyber crimes are against the law and can be prosecuted. So if you are thinking you can sign up and not follow through I would advise you to move on. This does not apply to those who have an actual problem that can be resolved. I would rather not have to put this in here but it is to protect those "newbies" who really want to make this work from those that want to take advantage.

Now that the legal stuff is out of the way let's have some fun!

WELCOME "NEWBIES"!

Sorry but this time the swap is regional to USA & Canada for shipping reasons. I'll try to come up with another "newbies" only swap for international as well.

Discussion

1GruviScrapper 03/30/2009 #

Sorry guys I didn't set this up right at first so I moved the date to sign up back by 4 days to give more people time to join. This is my first swap to host so I'm still learning. Thanks to those who have already joined!

GingerS 03/30/2009 #

Thank you for inviting me:) I'd love to join!

littlebluestar 03/30/2009 #

Thanks for making an awesome swap...for newbies! I am super excited to get my partners!

1GruviScrapper 03/30/2009 #

Glad you could join us!

Starsnow 03/31/2009 #

am brand new here. well to the sites, parts of me are not so new The theme to this is just 4 gifts to a friend? I looked at my acct area but can't see where I am to list things for a profile, there was just one blank box, is that it? Are food items allowed in Swaps? Thank you for your patience

Starsnow 03/31/2009 #

Never mind, I figured out the profile part I think

SpookySweets1 03/31/2009 #

Yay!!! Finally, a Swap for Newbies Only, I have been getting a little upset with all these cool swaps that I'd love to join, until I read that NO NEWBIES ALLOWED, then sadness sets in, and I'm always wondering if everything isn't for newbies, then how the heck do we get a chance to become oldbies/oldies??? I'm happy now. Thanks for thinking about us!!!

Doodlebabe 03/31/2009 #

I can't participate in this swap at the moment but I hope you open this one up again. It sounds super awesome and I'd love to participate in it at one point :-D

1GruviScrapper 04/ 1/2009 #

I'm glad everyone is happy! I'm pretty new myself and couldn't wait to get enough ratings so I could host a swap just for the "newbies". And to "SpookySweets1" I was wondering the same thing myself when I started. To: "Doodlebabe" I will definately be hosting another "Newbies ONLY" swap, Keep a look out for it. Happy Swapping everyone! Tomorrow is the last day for signups! I'll be assigning partners the day after that so be on the lookout, If anyone has any questions please send me a message or post it here. L8R!

Meccascraps 04/ 1/2009 #

Thanks for thinkn' of me. I won't be able to play this time, hopefully I'll be able to do so next time around. How thoughtful of you to think about all of us. I agree with SpookySweets1, how the heck do you become an oldbies/oldies...lol. thanks again!

1GruviScrapper 04/ 2/2009 #

Last day to sign up! Welcome everyone! Partners will be assigned tomorrow! Happy Swapping!

1GruviScrapper 04/ 3/2009 #

If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me.

GingerS 04/ 3/2009 #

Hi Thespa!

Got your message and my partners:). I'm doing lots of thinking now! This will be so much FUN!!!!

cookie 04/ 3/2009 #

Hi! I got your message, and I'm working on gathering my partners' favorite colors right now.

polar 04/ 3/2009 #

Hi Thespa! I am going to set getting my packages all ready. I can't wait to send them off. Thanks for thinking of us newbies...

knbquilts 04/ 3/2009 #

Hello, I working on my partners goodies also. Thank you so much for this swap. Nell

dipNdot 04/ 3/2009 #

trying to plan on what im making my partners! crafting away!

1GruviScrapper 04/ 3/2009 #

Thanks you guys for leaving message, Communication is key to great swaps I think. I would still like to hear from everyone else. Just give us a shout out here in the comments section. SHOUT! I went shopping today and found some really cute stuff. Also making a few things too. Have fun everyone!

littlebluestar 04/ 4/2009 #

K I'm SHOUTIN'! I love to see how excited everyone is!! GO newbies! Got my partners - your profile is great Gruvi!! - my mind is spinning with all sorts of fun ideas, can't wait to get started - going to town today so I'll keep my eyes open for goodies! Have a couple ideas for some fabulous stuff....

Dawson80 04/ 5/2009 #

I'm shopping too !!!

1GruviScrapper 04/ 9/2009 #

Thanks everyone for being so much fun! I love the excitement! This is how swap-bot should be! EVERYONE having fun together. Woo-Hoo!

1GruviScrapper 04/10/2009 #

How is everyone? Hope everything is going good. Remember if you have any problems or questions please let me know.

dipNdot 04/11/2009 #

waiting on some supplies but crafting on what I can!!

littlebluestar 04/14/2009 #

I will be mailing my packages out right on saturday the 18th, I will be picking up my last additions on friday! cutting it close but it will be worth it. :)

1GruviScrapper 04/15/2009 #

I got my first package yesterday and it was wonderful! I so glad everyone is doing well on this. Thanks for all the hard work you guys and effort to make this swap a success!

CarriesCorner 04/16/2009 #

Hope fo a national newbie swap soon so I can join.. I really love this kind of swaps.. :)

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