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Harry Potter Matchbox Swap!

Launch gallery slideshow

Swap Coordinator:user1821 (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Books  Boxes 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:July 15, 2007
Date items must be sent by:August 15, 2007
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

I'm not sure if anyone has hosted a swap like this before, but I thought it would be a fun way to celebrate the upcoming book and movie. I know the mailing deadline is well after the releases, but I wanted to give everyone enough time.

For this swap you will send two partners a small matchbox decorated and filled with Harry Potter themed items. Some examples are stickers, charms or small toys. Please make sure your matchbox is well protected before dropping it in the mail for your partner.

Write your username on the package so that you can get an appropriate rating!

If you are aiming for a heart, feel free to send extra goodies or a larger matchbox. However, these are not required.

This is an international swap.

To participate you need a rating of 4 or better. I reserve the right to ban anyone who does not meet these requirements.

This is the first swap I've hosted, so please let me know if anything doesn't make sense!

Discussion

starofsong 06/27/2007 #

I don't do Harry Potter stuff, but I came to see what your swap was about.
I like to see what other swappers are hosting..

best to you,

Star of Song, Henderson TN

user7641 06/27/2007 #

I would love to do this but I've never decorated a matchbox before! Does anyone have a link to some examples so I have some idea on what to do?

denisemichelle 06/27/2007 #

Oh! I know just what I'm going to put in mine! Now I'm going to be all impatient waiting for the sign up deadline so I can send it out... this will be my second HP swap, and I'm currently working on very special book-release care packages for friends that live too far away to celebrate with.

user1821 06/27/2007 #

Star of Song - Thanks for coming by!

Evenstar1217 - There is no right or wrong way to decorate a matchbox, but here are some good examples: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/1969 . If you click "Launch Gallery Slideshow" you will get to see some very cute matchbox fills. Let me know if you have any other questions!

denisemichelle - Glad to have you join. I can't wait to work on these either! I could make tons of them.

user7641 06/28/2007 #

Thanks for that link. Those matchbox's are beautiful! I think I will give it a try. I just hope that my partner won't care if the matchbox doesn't look as nice as those as I am a beginner.

user1821 06/28/2007 #

As long as you try your best and fill it with lots of Harry Potter things, I think your partners will love it. Don't worry!

Pink 07/10/2007 #

This is really cool but I'm not sure I'd have enough Harry Potter stuff to fill up two matchboxes. I've never seen HP stickers, charms or small toys anywhere before :(

Does anyone have any other suggestions of things to put inside??

user1821 07/10/2007 #

You can usually find Harry Potter stickers at Walmart. Book stores always carry many Harry Potter themed things for sale. Some other ideas may be finding out what your partners' favorite houses are from their profile and including items that follow the house colors. You can include lightning bolt themed items. Many Halloween themed items and mythical/fantasy creatures appear in Harry Potter too. Those are just some ideas to start off with. Have fun with it!

denisemichelle 07/10/2007 #

Oh my! You haven't seen HP stuff where you are? I can't imagine!! Though I have to say I was disappointed that the HP fabric is no longer sold :( Of course, the tiny size does restrict things QUITE a bit.

As for ideas: Dragon items; JellyBellies; make a snitch charm with beads and wire; homemade (printed) stickers; magnets; a mini wand; recipe card (food items from the book, see potterparties.com); anything 'magical'; I'd kill for some turnip earrings if anyone is experienced with fimo/sculpty; PotterPuff stuff (see deviantart I've a lot of crafts made with these cartoon figures).

Pink 07/11/2007 #

OK! WOW! That's definitely enough ideas to convince me to sign up.. it would be very helpful if people can name their favourite house for colour themes or put it on their profile... if not I will just wait till partners are assigned and ask then :)

hsing3kinder 08/ 6/2007 #

Dreamering ~

I wanted to let you know I mailed your matchbox today. I didn't know how long it would take to get to Australia, so I didn't want you to think you weren't getting one! I really like the way yours came out, please let me know when you get it. ~Hsing3kinder

denisemichelle 09/13/2007 #

oops- I accidentally uploaded photos for a different swap into the gallery.

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