NH: International Happy Mail Package

I recently saw a you tube video talking about 'happy mail' swaps on face book. How dare they steal our happy mail idea!?! We must take it back! :)

This is a type 3 because I'm leaving the 'happy mail' up to you. If everything you wish to send fits int a flat mail envelope, that's ok. But if you wish to send thicker or bulkier items, you can do that as well. This is not completely profile based, but please take time to look at your partners profile and sent items that he or she might really enjoy. This is, after all HAPPY MAIL! :) You may send handmade items if your partner's profile states that it is ok with them. Handmade items need to be very neat and clean. This is HAPPY MAIL so no bent, torn, dirty items. (Really, should you ever send those? Am I right?)

This swap will be International. You will have 1 partner. You will send items to your partner weighing between 2 - 3 ounces (US). If your postal system doesn't use ounces, please use the equivalent to 2-3 ounces for weight. I can help you find an online conversion calculator if you send me a pm & ask. (If you have ANY questions about the postage, please ask me! Setting a postage weight is a work in progress for me, since it varies so much country to country.)

Some ideas, but not limited to this list are:

note cards with envelopes *Sticker sheets *stationery sets (2 sheets with matching envelopes) *bookmarks *dotee dolls *posters *adult coloring books *Pocket Letters *washi tape *recipes *blank journals or small note books *items for partners family or pets (as listed on profile) *food items (Check allergies and customs forms for countries) *CD's or DVD's (check region) *ATC's

That should give you the idea. I"m sure you can all come up with a few ideas. This is also a good time to review your profile, see if it is still current or if it needs more details. :)

I'm not going to give a dollar amount, as hand made items may be sent. This does not have to be high cost, but it IS International, and you are sending at least 2-3 ounces of Happiness. This should get mail that makes you smile to send and would make you smile to receive. If you receive something you just don't like, you can pass it on to another.

You will have 2 weeks from the time partners are assigned to gather your items and get them in the mail. Please be sure to check with your post office when mailing, to ensure the correct postage and if any customs forms are necessary. (If possible, I encourage you to purchase tracking, so you can see where your package is. This isn't a requirement, though.)

NO late sends!

Now the nitty gritty:

You must be an active member of the group, with a 4.98 rating with 4 completed, rated type 3 swaps. (If you do not have 4 completed, rated, type 3's please send me a PM! Maybe we can do a private swap or something.)

You must have a very well filled out profile. Lots of details!! (Remember, your profile is what your partner will be using to send you HAPPY MAIL - look at your profile. LOTS and LOTS of details! I will be checking each profile.

You have to be active, with current ratings since May (2017), and you must sign in to swap-bot within 3 days of the sign up date so I know you are still active and online.

Decorate your envelope! Make it HAPPY MAIL, after all. :) And ~~

Add a "Thank you for delivering our mail" message on the BACK of the envelope. Let your mail carriers know that you appreciate them. After all, without them, we wouldn't have happy mail! :)

If you don't meet swap requirements (ratings, not enough swaps, etc) please send me a PM - I may consider hosting a newbie swap, or a private swap. I want to give everyone a chance, but this would be very sad to have flakers on, and angeling could get difficult and costly. This is HAPPY MAIL after all, right?

Questions, comments or concerns? Please PM Me about it! I will see that a lot faster than a comment below.