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I really like the idea of having a swap that is limited to those of us who are extra generous. However the magazine thing kind of kills it for me. I hope to see a version of this swap that doesn't require a magazine in the future, cause I think it will be great to swap with people who we already know are great swappers.

i agree with Leenda77! i don't buy magazines, but the rest of the items pose no problems for me..

Couldn't a small craft book be sent instead for the anti-magazine folks?

I stay away from book and magazine swaps because their weight makes the cost of mailing so high. What if we were to send either a copy of a published article, or a copy of a pattern, that would interest our partner? These can be printed off the net or obtained from the library and photocopied at little or no cost.

Per the description above, please contact your partner and arrange an alternative gift if you rather not exchange magazines (books are a good alternative). There is a minimum dollar value to this swap though so please keep that in mind.

I agree with the above comments, nice idea for a swap except for the magazine, books would give the same problem of high postal costs. Liked Tassy's alternative

I'd like to let my partner know that I LOVE magazines :D

A good craft mag, would eat up the 10 dollar min with that alone. Even a regular mag is normally 4.99 to 6.99. Not sure about this one.

Hey, guys - why don't we all agree that if we get a magazine, great, but if we don't just know that our partners were still thinking of us but chose an item that we would love just as much...I'm okay not receiving a magazine as I'm sure that all of the others are, too...Just FYI to my partner...

If no one has any objections to Jill's suggestion, then we'll go with that a magazine can be substituted for another thoughtful gift.

Let me know what everyone thinks.

That's fine with me, simsan!

I think from England printed paper goes at a special cheap rate so maybe a magazine could be posted separately. I buy some so if second hand is okay I wouldn't be counting the cost

If you have me as a partner, instead of a magazine please send me anything else made of printed paper. Suggestions: note pad, post-its, unused card and envelope, origami paper, stickers, scrapbook paper, etc. I hope that helps with the cost of shipping.

If you have me as a partner. please contact me through swap-bot since I am not the magazine type. Apart from that the swap appeals to me.

Magazine or no magazine is fine with me. How about a zine? A small handmade book of musings, drawings, ideas. etc. Do a searchon line to see what they look like. they are basically stapled together pieces of paper. I like this one. To give is the joy of Swapbot for me. I love thinking I am making someone happy!!!

Magazine or no magazine is fine with me. How about a zine? A small handmade book of musings, drawings, ideas. etc. Do a searchon line to see what they look like. they are basically stapled together pieces of paper. I like this one. To give is the joy of Swapbot for me. I love thinking I am making someone happy!!!

i do like art magazines but they're pricey. Im fine with any sort of pretty paper (origami paper..handmade paper) or anything else that is interesting.

Have you got your partners? Is it just me or something is wrong? I haven't got mine...

i havent gotten mine either.

If the swap coordinator doesn´t sign on to assign our partners, Swap Bot will do it automatically in three days from the swap close.

Sorry for the delay - it was a busy weekend and I didn't have a chance to sit down and go through everyone's profile until now - partners have been assigned!

FunToScrap I sent your package out today.

craft item? what does that mean, like..some to craft WITH... or A craft that we made fooor them?

Mieke-I sent your package today from Hawaii. Hope you enjoy it!

Nimzay-I interpreted it as something they can use when they craft, not something you made because the first item is something handmade.

Nimzay - The craft item should be something your partner can use in their craft making. Thanks! Simmy

oh.. It makes sense that way, thanks.

sent to Deborah in TX today.

I got my wonderful package and I love it! Thanks so much 1crazyQuilter. Chy

dimanche, your package will be out in the mail tomorow morning!

Simsan- No package yet. I see you have a toddler at home. It is a wonder you can swap at all. I will keep checking the mailbox.

Aly - did you receive the package? Delivery confirmation indicates it arrived.

Hello all, I am not in this swap, HOWEVER, I have noticed Wigglywourms isnt around and is late on sending some swaps!

Something must be wrong!!!!! Please don't rate her until we find out whats going on! Thanks!

Admin of WLS Whole-lotta-swappa!