Monday, January 7, 2013

Sweet Pouch Swap - Sign Up! *closed*


Hurrah! I am hosting a handmade swap for the first time! I have loved being involved in lots of other handmade swaps so I decided to host one myself.

I have chosen two things that I love - zip pouches and chocolate. A match made in heaven. Well, on this blog anyway :)

Housekeeping (please read this carefully):
- By signing up to this swap, you are committing to making a zipper pouch or similar item and purchasing some chocolates and/or sweets (candy) to send to your recipient. Including a card or postcard from your town would be great too. You may choose to add other items to your gift - that is up to you.

- Your items must be sent by Friday15th February 2013.

- Due to international postal regulations and quarantine/customs laws, please ensure your edible items are in sealed packaging. (homemade food cannot be sent.)

-You can choose if you would like to send internationally or not. If you do not wish to, that is absolutely fine, I know the postage costs can be expensive. BUT - part of the fun of this international swap is that you will likely receive chocolate and sweets that are unavailable in your country!

- I encourage a little bit of stalking! Check out your partner's blog, flickr, instagram etc and see what their style is.

- This swap is open to sewers of ALL levels. Beginners are welcome!!

- Email subscribers, I'd love for you to join in too! I'm not sure if you can access the sign up form from your email so click this link to get to the web version of the blog post.

- Life happens and you may be unable to fulfill your commitment to make your items and send your parcel. If you have to withdraw from the swap, please email me as soon as possible so I can make alternative arrangements for your partner.

- Got a question? Email me or facebook message me ANYTIME.


OK! Go forth and get creative! The fun part happens now - choosing fabric ;) To get you started, I have created this Pinterest board for resources for this swap. Jump on over and follow it for lots of zippy inspiration!  I'd love for you to be a contributor to the board - leave your Pinterest details in the comments so I can follow you if I'm not already and invite you to pin to the board.

Don't forget to SHARE! We all want to see what you create! Publish your sneak peek pictures, works in progress, finished products and received gifts in the Flickr group I've set up for the swap HERE and use this hashtag for Instagram and Twitter - #sweetpouchswap


Now give us your details! Sign ups close on Tuesday 15th January 2013. I will be in touch in the next few days after to give you your partner's details. Can't wait to get started, get to know you all better and see what you come up with!

*sign ups now closed!*


Posted by Roslyn
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45 comments:

  1. AmandaJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Ohhh sounds fun, just signed up!

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  2. JenniJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Just signed up! I've been wanting to do a pouch swap for a while now.. can't wait to get started! :D

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  3. FayJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    All signed up : )

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  4. Alli EvansJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    So excited! :)

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  5. ime rožeJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Just signed up! I am very expected to sew and to get your swap from other side of the globe...

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  6. Creative ChickyJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    How exciting I've signed up & thank you for organising :-)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    super excited! I'm signed up and ready to sew! :)

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  8. DomesblissityJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    All signed up Ros. I'm not sure if my document was submitted correctly. (My internet has been slowed and its driving me crazy.) Let me know if you don't see one from me and I'll submit again.

    xx

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  9. Pam @Threading My WayJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I'm in...

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  10. Carla BelyeaJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I had to zoom out so I could find the submit button but now I am all signed up for the sweet stuff pouch swap! Can't wait to see what we can swap!

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  11. KristinJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Hi Ros, I tried to sign up, not sure if it worked though:/ please let me know if it didn't and I'll redo:) great swap!!
    Kristin

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  12. MajaJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Hi,
    Just signed up :)

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  13. Schulz FamilyJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Hi. I am all signed up. I presume that you pick the partners and let us know. Cheers

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  14. Cassie JJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    I've got twelve days til baby number 2 is due but I can't resist!

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  15. MaryJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I've just signed up too! (sewingastherapy on Pinterest)

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  16. Vanessa at Rescued GoodsJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Just signed up! Yeah! Thank you. Love swaps, love zip pouches, and love chocolate!!!

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  17. IrinaJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    I'm in!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Just signed up can't wait

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  19. d e b b i eJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    hooray! I've signed up too!

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  20. RuthJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Just signed up

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  21. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Just signed up for my very first swap ever!! Yipee!!! :)

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  22. ClaireJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Just signed up - yippee! Thanks for organising this swap Ros and I'm happy to have 2 partners if you end up with an odd number.

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  23. Jodi - usairdollJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    I just signed up! Chocolate and zippered pouches? You had me at hello, hehe. Looking forward to this!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. EviJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Ok, Im in! I've been reading here for a while but haven't done a swap this past year, and I'm thinking this one doesn't take too much thinking about what to make....!! It must be time because I'm a bit excited about joining in... thanks for hosting it, Ros!

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  25. ClaireJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Hi
    I have just signed up..my first swap in about 4 years...it was the sweet part that hooked me in I admit!!

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  26. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    I'm super excited! It's my first sewing swap so I'm a little nervous. I'd love to be a contributor to the board http://pinterest.com/raegun/

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  27. suzieJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    done

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  28. EbonyJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Just signed up -- I'm so excited!!

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  29. soisewedthisJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Sad I missed this! Such a cute idea, please do it again! Following you now =)

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  30. luckycharmJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    oh nooooo i missed this ive spent a few days going thru ur pinterest board getting ideas... i thought today was the last day....

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    1. luckycharmJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:35 AM

      ohhhh i just realized you were in australia so im a day behind you..... whaaaaaaa

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    2. RoslynJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Sorry you missed it! I'm sure I will probably do it again later in the year :)

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    3. luckycharmJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      oh good ill look forward to that. in the meantime im anxious to see all the pouches.

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  31. TerryJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    If you have anyone that has to opt out, let me know! I just found you and think this is a sweet way to start the year. Sad to 'just miss it'. Next time. ;)

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    1. RoslynJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      So sorry you missed it Terry. Definitely next time! x

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  32. leanneJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    I've just found your blog too - one day late - shoot !! ps - Georgia says hi :)

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  33. Sandra DeeJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    ditto! I would have loved to have done this! I will be watching out for the next one.

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  34. Sandra DeeJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    ditto! I would have loved to have done this! I will be watching out for the next one.

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  35. BeaJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    BOO!!! Just got the nerve to sign up and it is now closed... Well, maybe next time! Have fun!!!

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  36. hueiseiJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Ohh.. I love chocolate. sigh.. i missed this fun swap.

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  37. suzieJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Hi...i need ur help...i'm the one of the participant of this swap..could u give me details of my partner coz my yahoo mail has been corrupt and i dint have her address to mail my pouch to her...my name is Suziana...my new e-mail is suziana1982@gmail.com...thanks...

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  38. LisaMarch 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    dam i missed it better follow so i can keep up to date
    hugs xo

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  39. sewn by leanneAugust 16, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Thanks Ros, I really enjoyed being a part of this pouch swap. I'm sending the pouch off to the US today. The lady, Claudia is lovely and it's been a great experience. I'd post a picture of the pouch but I'd like it to be a surprise for Claudia. Just hope she likes it. It was also fun trying to decide which Aussie choc I was going to send, especially since the yarra valley chocolaterie has opened :-)).

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  40. Omee BubuFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    when is the next swap? :)

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  41. RoslynFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Haven't decided yet but probably mid-year :)

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