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UHM: A Little Snowball Swap - Round 1

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UHM: A Little Snowball Swap - Round 1
Group:USA Happy Mail
Swap Coordinator:Heirloom (contact)
Swap categories: Mail Art  Seasonal  Themed 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:October 1, 2015
Date items must be sent by:October 13, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I'm looking for a few good swappers for this one -- at least 10 to maximize the fun!

This swap's a bit different in that it'll have 2 rounds. Round 1 is easy enough: a fall item in a decorated envie. (FYI, Round 2 will be a profile surprise + the envie received in this round. Thus, the snowball effect.)

Please sign up for both rounds at the same time.

So for Round 1, you'll mail a flat item with a FALL theme (sender's choice). Ideas: autumn stickers, postcards, washi samples, note cards, and so forth – one first-class stamp should cover it.

In addition, decorate the envelope (front required/back optional). Then, write on the back of the envie:

  • do not open 'til Round 2 (to remind them!)
  • the name of the swap (so they know what swap to rate)
  • your Swap-bot ID (so they know who to rate/thank)

Once partners are assigned, mail it off promptly…no late sends so we can keep rounds moving.

Partners will NOT open this swap, but will rate R-1 on the envie requirements above and put it aside for the next round. (See my related comment below.)

Don't open Round 1 (this envie's moving on to someone else in Round 2.

I review all profiles with a checklist before assigning partners. I'm happy to angel if you're flaked on, though (and flakers get reported). Simply let me know after you attempt resolution with your partner but ultimately rate them a 1.

REMINDERS
~ Communicate with your partner if you have any issues.
~ Reinforce your mail as needed to help protect swap items.
~ Send as soon as you can (we all know how slow mail is lately) and rate promptly.

Discussion

ArtyBeth3 09/24/2015 #

Just so I totally understand, if I receive a fall decorated envelope I will rate my partner based on that, as I won't be able to see if they have indeed inserted a fall item into the envelope.

I will then hold onto the envelope I received and then when Round comes around I will send the envelope received from Round 1, along with my items for Round 2. The receiver will then rate on everything received from both rounds.

I will then leave a comment on Round 1's profile about their envie/contents.

Question - in your Round 2 write-up you say, "...will rate this round only, but in Round 1 you say we are rating as well. Do we rate Round 1, but on envie only?

Heirloom 09/25/2015 #

Yes, Round 1 is rated on envie requirements (decorating & writing 3 required things on it...plus sending on time). Round 2 is rated on the profile surprise swap.

As usual, you can give hearts for extra-specialness (profile-based envies, mailing quickly, and so forth -- it's up to you).

Thanks for the question, @ArtyBeth3 Let me know if I can answer any other questions! ⚘⚘⚘

JazD 10/ 1/2015 #

Does the envie have to be decorated with a fall theme?

Heirloom 10/ 1/2015 #

No. Envie decoration is up to the sender.

PrairieKittin 10/ 2/2015 #

Do we address the envelope, stamp it and mail it? Or do we put it in another envelope to send it?

Heirloom 10/ 3/2015 #

Only one envie for this one!

Heirloom 10/12/2015 #

Just a reminder that once all Round-1 envies are sent, I can assigned partners for Round 2!

Heirloom 10/15/2015 #

Everyone sent on time~

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