Crafty Theme Filled Matchbox (250ct, US Only)

Calling all crafters and matchbox mavens:) You will decorate and fill 1 large matchbox (250 ct size) with crafty goodness! Think of it as a crafty, stash-y goodie box you will make and send to a friend!

The outside must be decorated and lovely. The inside must be filled to the brim with new/usuable crafty items such as:

• brads
• stickers (good quality, not the freebie ones)
• ribbons or lace or trim
• buttons
• beads (no seed beads or plastic beads)
• polymer clay (new) or item made with PC
• charms (handmade or new)
• wooden shapes
• punched paper shapes
• large sequins or confetti
• feathers
• a fat quarter (yup, one will fit into a 250 ct - it's a squeeze!)
• postage stamps (new or used:)
• kawaii or other memo sheets
• post it pads or other small notebooks
• handmade envelopes
• swap cards
• finished atcs or good quality blanks
• atc sleeves
• jewelry making supplies like wire, clasps, findings
• finished handmade or a diy kit for jewelry (earrings, necklace, anklet, bracelet)
• bottlecaps (finished or ready to use)
• deco tape
• sewing needles or a needlebook
• pincushions
• small paper punches
• rubber stamps
• stamp pads
• glitter or embossing powders
• small 32 ct filled matchbox or empty ones ready to be altered
• interesting paper clips
• interesting push pins
• mini pens or markers
• cute erasers
• candy (see note below)
• any crafty small handmade item you might be delighted to send or receive such as earrings, a book thong, a small amigurumi, a dishcloth, atcs, inchies, magnets, mini journals, altered tins, dotee dolls.

Let's spoil our partner with crafty delights and supplies! Okay, I bit of candy is always appreciated when crafting so I'll put candy on the list too:)

Items not allowed: eyelets, paper scraps, dirty or stained items, used items (with the exception of postage stamps), pet items (although pet themed items are fine), boring office supplies.

Since this is a stash based, handmade swap, I won't put a $$ amount on this but I imagine that it's at probably about $5-10 worth of stuff (either that you would buy new or pay for at a craft fair - I paid $5 for a book thong that I "had" to have at the last flea market I went to, lol:).

Let's not get too worried on the dollar value but let's make a matchbox to be proud of. To the extent possible, you may wish to tailor it to your recipient's interests, but since this is a stash based swap, it is not required. You are free to start your matchboxes asap! Raters, please take note.

Now for the admin:

• US only
• For rated swappers of 4.8 or better, newbies only with recommendation from a rated/seasoned swapper
• No no sends in the last three months (if you have a 1 from an international recipient or otherwise, please pm me to discuss)
• No mention in the various Flaker groups
• Must be rated on 10 real mail swaps
• Hostess will NOT angel for this swap
• Hostess will ban participants the day after the swap closes
• All matchboxes sent must by your original work but may include re-gifted, new items, including new handmade items you received in a swap. Credit must be given to the original creator of any re-swapped, handmade item.

Any questions, please pm me. Phew, thanks for reading this lengthy explanation of a fairly simple swap:)