Easy Newbie Swap #2

Just an observation but shouldn't this be a Type 3 swap instead of electronic?

Thanks so much @STacyReneeArt Going to fix that right now!

Hope my profile is golden now :) much love, vicki

hi, it says its a package but if the items will fit in an envelope I can put them in one, right? im terribly new at this and dont want to get bad ratings. haha

@kaylashaye - yes you can put them in an envelope. :)

@stickgaltech - looks awesome! :)

What are type 1,2,3 swaps? Sorry, newbie!

@rilakkumasensei
Type 1: Electronic - internet-based swaps, email, messages, links, digital photography, etc. Type 2: Flat mail - postcards, letters, mail swaps with little, to no, craft component. Type 3: Crafts & Packages - any time-intensive craft swaps, any swaps sent in packages, most swaps will fall in this category. Hope that helps! That is how it is explained when creating a swap.

Hi, newbie here! Ive read some swaps and they mention something about "profile based", is this swap like that?

also, is there a template for profiles that we can fill out for things we like or dislike?

I'm really looking forward to this swap, thanks for setting it up!

@susiescottsdale This swap is not quite like that. This one is more choosing from the list though it is always nice to check your partner's profile. For example, say you want to send a postcard and you look at their profile and it says that they like touristy postcards. So you would send them a touristy postcard. It's nice to send stuff that is not on their dislike list.

Also, there is no template that I know of You can just add more of those boxes and use the word "Other" and write a title for that section.

@animel916 You're welcome. I set it up because I remember how hard it was as a newbie to not be able to join swaps because I didn't have enough ratings.

All newbies, if you have questions, just either type them here or pm me and I will answer them. I am on for a little bit every day.

I have signed up for your newbie swap but who do I send it to how do I get an address?

I had so much fun finding stuff for the newbie swap #1 I'm anxious to send this one too. Can't wait!! :)

@DeannaDawn Glad to hear you signed up. You have to wait until the deadline and after that, partners will get assigned. At that point, you will get notification to your email addy saying that partners have been assigned. AFter that, you would go to the top of this page, click the link that says "see the partners you send to" and that will show you your partner that you send your stuff to. Hope that helps! :)

@FunnerKimberley Glad you joined this swap! :)

@funnerkimberley thank you big help :-)

Round #1 was a lot of fun. Excited to join for #2 :)

@Stacy97 Glad to hear it! :)

Just to be sure, we send a letter and one other thing from the list or can we send any two things listed? Thanks!

newbie here but I cannot wait to spoil someone already! :)

I am also new, but I cannot wait to send out a snail mail smile!

Hi, I'm a newbie to this site and absolutely love snail mail that isn't a bill!!! Looking forward to some interesting swaps here :o)

Dang. I'm gonna be out of town .^_^.

Hi! As English isn't my native language I don't understand difference between: notecard, memo paper and stationery. Maybe some links with pictures..?:)

hi id like to be a part of this :) how do i get a pen pal?

Hi Cherryj here. I sent the swap . I thank you for helping us newbie's to get started. Peace, Cherry Otting-Heath. Sending my swap 6/3/2013..

Im all set to go :)

I haven't sent the swap. I 'm getting ahead of myself. I do have the swap ready jus waiting on a partner.. Sorry, I new. Cherry Otting-Heath.

@priori Here are some links:

Notecards: http://jahart.com/note-card-samples/

Memo paper (most come on pads): http://www.modes4u.com/en/kawaii/p7091_big-Notepad-Rilakkuma-and-friends-eat-with-chopsticks.html

Also this link shows standard size for a memo paper: http://www.sizepaper.com/other-misc/memo

Stationery paper: http://www.terrapininc.com/Stationery/stationery.htm

Stationery paper and memo paper are almost the same except in size. I feel that stationery is A4 paper and memo is A5.

Does that help at all?

@AprilShowers You just pick two things from the list. It doesn't have to be the letter plus one.

@capi Sorry to hear you will be out of town. I will be doing more of these...at least once a month so feel free to join the next one!

@cdavis199 Basically, you sign up and when you get assigned partners, you write to your partner and see if they want to be penpals.

Thanks to all who have joined this swap! :)

Yay, newbie here and I'm definitely excited to meet you all from this swap! :-)

I just joined swapbot today! I have a profile on The Art Colony and started doing swaps there and love it. Can't wait to do my first swap here! Thanks for the newbie swap. =)

hi, i just joined today. I'm wondering when the partners will be assigned?

oh, i'm sorry, i see there's a deadline :-) I'll just wait than...

@ ladyofunicorns Thanks! It was really helpful. Now I understood what is a notecard :)

Really looking forward to July 10th! I hope my partner gets a nice surprise, I've been working hard on my package!

I think I just signed up. I can't wait!!! Please let me know if I need to do anything in my profile. I do think I followed the directions!

@priori Glad to help. :)

@halfpintwts Looks good to me. :)

Im a first timer! Whoo-hoo!!!! :D Hey ya'll!!!

I am a newbie and just joined! I am excited to be a part of this swap. Please let me know if I need to do anything else :)

It says to choose 2 things on the list but I noticed #1 said choose something on the list & note/letter. What does that mean? I mean, what if I don't want to do the letter.. Sorry, I'm new & don't understand

@cassafrass72569 I changed it from having to do the note/letter (#1) to being something you can choose to do (#2). You can do it if you want for this swap or you don't have to. :) Does that help?

so i can just do a profile sheet like my basic info (address, birthday, anniversary, hobbies, collections, etc.)? is that what your mean? can it be a handwritten one?

Is my profile filled out well enough to not be removed from the swap??

Can someone please tell me what I need to include in my filled out profile-since I am a newbie?

@cassafrass72569 I pmed you. :)

I just joined today and am still trying to understand everything. I am however SOOO excited about this whole swapping concept. So fun!! Just wondering about my profile. How do I fill in my profile or add anything about myself? I'm not seeing where I can...thanks!

I think I figured it out! :) sorry about that! Now do I have enough?

Woo Hoo...ready to mail

I have a nice little package ready to go!! :D It has a nice post card from Montgomery Bell's church if anyone is interested.

When are we getting the name of our partner?

Partners came out today--did you get your email?

Hello. I, sent my newbie swap. "Easy Newbie Swap #2. Thank, you for hosting this swap. ladyofunction...I hope to be in another of your swaps. Hugs, Cherry Otting-Heath 7/12/13. '

So I sent my newby swap and forgot te take a picture....

I'm going on holiday fromJuly 22, until August 10th. So I can rate the swap when i'm back, hope that's okey.

bye, Emilie

I replyed to my swap

Hi I sent a my swap out ages ago and noticed the partner I sent to has not rated. I wanted to contact them to make sure they got the items but noticed their account has been suspended. Since I am new here I am not sure, will the fact that she/he never rated me hurt my profile? Or show as unsent even if i did? Thanks for the help

what do i do as i have not received from my partner as yet ?

@DeannaDawn I may not be rated for this swap. Newbie DeannaDawn has not been on swap-bot since July 3th and she has not sent this swap to her partner. Sad ....

I'm do disappointed, to date I have not received anything from my partner. :(