So You Think You're A Newbie....

And you want to join in a fun swap. Maybe this is something you've never done before, maybe it's something you've always wanted to try. We'll I'm giving you a chance here (more established swappers welcome, but don't be diappointed if it's not up to your par)!

I consider a newbie someone with less than 10 swaps. So maybe you're one of those people and it's really hard to get into swaps! I know, I've been there!!

But in order to join my swap, I have some requirements for you, then we will discuss what we're going to be doing! It's going to be really fun though!!

Requirments -

• If you're a newbie (less than 10 swaps) you must send me a PM to let me know you would like to join and promise you won't flake. I'm giving you a HUGE chance here to prove yourself. You flake and will NEVER be allowed into one of my swaps again. You will be on the blacklist and I'll list your name in the forums. So don't do it!!

• Swappers with a 4.8+ rating and more than 10 swaps are more than welcome too!! Who knows you might meet one of these newbies that just blew you away with her swap!!

• Your profile MUST be COMPLETELY Filled out. Not just 3 sentences. Some pointers for filled out profiles. List something about you and your family, your likes and dislikes, make sure you list any allergies you may have, your candy likes and dislikes, what your favorite crafts are, fave movies and music. I want it all filled out. If you don't have it filled out by the time partners are assigned I will ban you!!

• I will check before partners are assigned and if you feel iffy to me you will be banned, if you cause drama you will be banned, if you don't have a filled out profile I will ban you!

Now onto the swap. This will be US/CAN only at the moment. I may make an international one later on. If you feel you cannot commit or send out do not sign up please!

Get a size 3 baby food jar and make your partner the bestest whimsey jar she's ever seen! Blow her away with your swap! A stage 3 is a 6 oz jar

Fun things to fill it with are pretty beads, pretty buttons, fabric squares, tiny knick knacks, small stickers, cute stuff, bright and colorful items. Get creative and see how much you can stuff in it. Do not just put three and four items in the jar and call it done! I want you to stuff it SO Full you can hardly close it.

THEN I want you to decorate the outside of the jar with a pretty theme. Maybe from your partners profile or something of your favorites.

Make your jar nice, make it something you would want to receive for yourself and pack it full of fun surprises!

ALSO...send a little something tailored to your partner's profile. Could be something you've never tried before like an ATC, Matchbox, handmade bookmark, magnet, earrings, coin purses, clay pendant/bead, etc. IT MUST BE HANDMADE!!!! No storebought items for this. Venture outside your comfort zone and make something new! Check out your partner's profile and see what she likes then get creative!!

Remember, if you follow the requirements and put your heart into it you'll make an excellent swap and an excellent swap partner!!