Letters to Juliet-International

I'm still waiting to join this swap. Can anyone give me an idea on how to get a heart when you join swap such as: letter, postcard, e-mail. I like my hard work to show up on my site and I find with these swaps I will get a 5 with no comment. The whole point to me is to do your best work, bless your partner and enjoy your ratings and comments people leave you. Any suggestions??

You can always send some extras! For a letter I would suggest some extra papers, stickers, ephemera, die cuts etc. to go with the theme of the letter or are profile themed-like tea or a certain collection-but still sending something flat so you don't overdue your postage. With postcards you could do the same or send an extra post card and some flat/paper goodies. On emails, that is hard-I would say extra info or maybe some links or something...you could also attach some pictures someone could use for crafting :) Hope this helps-love to see you in the swap-you sound like you put a lot of effort and love in-I like to also!!

I think that some people are jaded by the rating system. Everyone starts off being very generous with hearts, then people don't give them hearts, even though they poured their heart/soul into the swap, then they turn around and do the same to others. Its karma. The few raters who expect extras to get a heart are what make this website just a wee bit less fun. If you have filled the requirements and at least attempted to do it well. EX: A letter swap with the letter written on nice paper (NOT notebook paper), written with a pen (because pencil will fade over time), and maybe nice penmanship (if possible). Maybe even a decorated envelope, carefully packaged items. That is what deserves a heart. Extras shouldn't be required :P

I always comment with my rating, just so they know what I liked about their swap and such. I think it's a nice thing to do and I'd like the same.