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Profile in a Box

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Profile in a Box
Swap Coordinator:GoneDrake (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Boxes  Whimsey Jars 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:Regional - Canada, United States
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:August 23, 2012
Date items must be sent by:September 20, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This is Profile in a Box. I saw this idea in an Australia-only based swap group, and thought that it would be awesome for others to take part in the idea!

So this is a profile in a box swap. When partners are assigned you will check your partners profile; find out what they like and what they don't! Fill a small sized mailing box with goodies that fit their profile. The box should be full, not just one item with a lot of packaging - treat it like a whimsey jar! FULL meaning the box has no empty spaces!

As it is meant to be like their profile in a box, you should aim to put in a variety of things that represent a wide range of their hobbies/interests. Try not to focus on just one of their hobbies but rather aim to fill the box with items from some or all of their interests or collections. Try to make the box a representation of who they are based off of their profile =3

Handmade items are acceptable if that is what your partner is interested in. If you are handmaking any items please make sure to put time and effort into it. It should be something you would be happy to receive. Please no used/second hand items unless your partner collects something that is specifically used.

Feel free to wrap your items or include a letter to your partner. These are not required but would be a lovely added bonus.

To participate:

  • Minimum overall rating of 4.9

  • No recent or unexplained 1s or 3s

  • No newbies to type 3 swaps (you must have at least 10 completed)

  • Before signing up please make sure you have a fully filled out profile! A fully filled out profile often includes a likes/hobbies/interests section and a dislikes section. I will be checking each swappers page before assigning partners - we want your partner to have a wide selection of things to choose from!

Thank you, and thanks to smokeandmirrors for coming up with the idea! I hope this will be fun for everyone! Happy swapping!

NOTE: This swap is open to Canada and US residents only. I'm really sorry, but the postage is too high, otherwise :(

Discussion

erinhayden 08/17/2012 #

Would you be willing to make an exception to the "at least 10 completed"? I've had a hard time finding type 3 swaps that I'd be good at, so getting a history of type 3's is tough. I've got a number of Type 2's that have been sent and are awaiting a rating. If, by the deadline, those ratings come in as 5's, would it be possible to join this one?

If not, I completely understand. Thanks either way. :)

agonysdecay 08/17/2012 #

For the box, should it be like the size of a Small Flat Rate Box? I think the size of the box should be specified;)

GoneDrake 08/17/2012 #

@erinhayden I completely understand, but for expensive swaps like these, experience is needed. I hope that you'll join another one of these swaps once you've had experience, though!

@agonydecay I agree. It would be an extra small mailing box, approx. 5-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in. Larger mailing boxes are alright, too, but this would be the minimum size.

erinhayden 08/17/2012 #

Most type 3's I've found are too artsy for me. Guess I'm out of luck. :( Thanks anyways.

kawaiiheaven4u 08/23/2012 #

this is perfect im excited to get started on my box right away :) :) :)

KateKintail 08/24/2012 #

Ditto! I'm so excited to find out who my partner is so I can start putting together a box!

GoneDrake 08/24/2012 #

Sorry for the wait - had to go through everyone's profiles to make sure :) Partners are assigned! (I'm excited x3)

fifisHQ2012 09/16/2012 #

Wish it was international x

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