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October 25, 2013 at 2:19 pm #506745
It’s time for the Winter/Holiday 2013 Gift Swap to get started! Smile
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE watch the deadlines. If you sign up and something happens that you can’t participate, PLEASE let me know by the 28th if possible! No matter what, if something comes up, at least let me know ASAP, so I at least know what is going on if arrangements need to be made, so no one is left without something. Communication is ALWAYS best! Smile
What it is: If you enlist, your name gets thrown into a hat. You will receive the name of one person, and someone else will receive your name. Your goal is to put together a small care package for that person. Letters, candles, incense, chocolate, bath goodies, foodie goods, craft-store finds, etc. Something nice to brighten his or her day. You might even get a new friend out of the deal. You don’t have to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, the first snow or any other holiday at this time of year to participate. You just have to appreciate brightening someone’s day. Smile
Timeline:
October 26, 2013 — Sign-ups open – DONE
November 12th, 2013 (Tues) — Sign-ups close at 8am EST – DONE
November 12th-13th, 2013 — Swapper notifications – DONE
November 27th, 2013 (Wed)– The last day to notify me of a back-up need – DONE
December 3th, 2013 (Tues) — Last Day to put packages in the mail – DONE
ALL packages have ARRIVED. Thanks for participating!General Guidelines:
— It is suggested that you use a method with a some sort of shipping confirmation/a tracking number. I understand that this can get quite pricey shipping overseas. If you’d prefer to ship within country, just state so (US and Canadian residents, unless we get a lot of other countries participating). It just saves headaches when packages go missing at this busy time of year.
— It is suggested you include at least 3 items in your package if you are getting smaller gifts; if you wish to send one large item that is fine too.
— General price range will be $25 – $35 total spent on gift items, though if you’d like to invest more, that’s fine. And $25 is not a mandatory minimum that you have to spend– if you’re good at crafts or you have a knack for finding thrift store treasures, that’s cool, too.
— Please, please, do not ask to participate if you are unsure about your ability to follow through on your end. Yes, there are generous people who have and will throw together back-up packages so that no one gets left out. No, that does not mean that it’s okay to flake. Please note: November 28th is the absolute last date to tell me that you need to bow out.Got it? Good! Smile
To participate, please fill out this questionnaire and send me a PM here on the forum or email to me at ‘sifert dot brianne at alumni dot hartwick dot edu’ (please make sure to type out my email the correct way rather than just copying and pasting: I’m trying to avoid spammers!), with the subject line “Windstone Winter/Holiday 2013 Gift Swap”, just so I know that the email isn’t spam.
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Windstone Forum Name:
Full Name:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:Location:
Willing to ship internationally?:
Are you familiar with putting the required delivery confirmation on packages within the US?:Gender:
Birthday:
Pets:
Spiritual orientation (or godless heathen?):
Favorite Holiday:Favorite Windstone sculpt:
Favorite Windstone coloring:
Favorite Windstone line: (Dragons, Unicorns, Griffins…)
Favorite animal (in general):
Do you have a Windstone ‘Wishlist’? If so, what is it?:Hair type:
Skin Type:
Allergies:
Other things to avoid:
Favorite bath/beauty products:
Do you have a bathtub and/or do you like to take baths?:
Favorite bath/beauty stores, online or otherwise:Scents/notes/types of smells that you prefer:
Scents/notes/types of smells that you don’t like:Do you burn candles/incense?:
Do you have a wax tart burner or a scented oil warmer?:
If not, would you want one?:Clothing Style:
T-shirt size and preference (standard, babydoll, tank, cami, etc):
Favorite online stores:
Favorite stores in general:Favorite colors:
Style/home decoration style:
Things you collect (aside from Windstones):
Favorite music/artists:
Least favorite music:
Vegetarian/Vegan?:
Other food restrictions:
Favorite foods/drinks/snacks:Favorite authors/genres:
Least favorite authors/genres:
Books/authors you’d like to read, but haven’t yet:Jewelry – gold-tone or silver-tone? Do you have any allergies to metal?
Pierced ears, stretched ears, neither?
Ring/wrist/collar size:
Favorite gemstones:Magazines you subscribe to:
Magazines you like, but don’t subscribe to:Favorite movies:
Favorite TV shows:Hobbies/crafts done:
Do you like/collect any homemade crafts/art?-
Wish lists (amazon.com, etc):
Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in):What things do you like to do to relax?
Is there anything else your swapper should know or you’d like to mention?
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* If there are questions you don’t feel comfortable answering, feel free to omit them.
I will assign swappers/swappees and mail you your recipient’s questionnaire. I will also keep a list of swappers/swapees, so if someone doesn’t send their package, I’ll know, and will find some way to compensate.
Everybody, have fun! Smile
October 25, 2013 at 2:24 pm #904591Yes, I know… I hate starting such things before Halloween, but the end of the year seems to move fast. Also, I wanted to give people a little extra time to sign up, as some people aren’t as active on the forum every single day or week and my schedule has been more than a little hectic this year as well. The ship times are relatively the same as last year though to help allow for international participants. 🙂
October 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm #904593Ee! How exciting! I love things like this. *ponders ideas*
October 25, 2013 at 8:09 pm #904601This sounds interesting and fun!
Would I be able to ship before the Dec. 3 date? I’ll be on vacation and out of town from 11/28 – 12/8/13, so would it be a problem to ship a week or so early (by 11/27)?
🙂IN SEARCH OF MY NEXT GRAILS:
Black Peacock & Butternut Adult Poads
Kickstarter 'Rainbow Tiger' Bantam Dragon*~*~*~* Ela_Hara: The DragonKeeper *~*~*~*
*** Come visit me on deviantArt at http://ela-hara.deviantart.comOctober 26, 2013 at 12:35 pm #904628Sounds like a nice idea!
Looking for rainbow or pink & teal grab bags!
October 26, 2013 at 12:59 pm #904629COOL! I was waiting for this one.I have been thinking about it lately.Tis a jolly time :bigsmile:
Every act matters.No matter how small💞
(Wanted......Brimstone Lap)
Male Hearth....one day🤞Dream on.October 31, 2013 at 12:17 pm #904681Got my entry? 🙂
Thank you.Every act matters.No matter how small💞
(Wanted......Brimstone Lap)
Male Hearth....one day🤞Dream on.October 31, 2013 at 1:51 pm #904813Got my entry? 🙂
Thank you.Yes. I have you marked down and replied to your email on Monday. 🙂
FYI, it may take me a day or two to reply to people with my schedule (just the nature of my schedule at the moment), but I will reply to people and confirm! I promise! 🙂
November 4, 2013 at 6:04 am #9049306 participants confirmed. 🙂 Deadline to sign up is next Tuesday morning the 12th!
November 4, 2013 at 11:06 am #904936Come one,come all !! It’s Christmas time :bigsmile:
Every act matters.No matter how small💞
(Wanted......Brimstone Lap)
Male Hearth....one day🤞Dream on.November 4, 2013 at 1:55 pm #904937I’m going to join… just need to finish my list of questions to email – my there are so many questions ! LOL!
I’ll hopefully send my email to you tomorrow, siberakh1
🙂IN SEARCH OF MY NEXT GRAILS:
Black Peacock & Butternut Adult Poads
Kickstarter 'Rainbow Tiger' Bantam Dragon*~*~*~* Ela_Hara: The DragonKeeper *~*~*~*
*** Come visit me on deviantArt at http://ela-hara.deviantart.comNovember 5, 2013 at 7:15 pm #904972This sounds interesting and fun!
Would I be able to ship before the Dec. 3 date? I’ll be on vacation and out of town from 11/28 – 12/8/13, so would it be a problem to ship a week or so early (by 11/27)?
🙂OKAY! I’ve sent my email – I’m IN ….
IN SEARCH OF MY NEXT GRAILS:
Black Peacock & Butternut Adult Poads
Kickstarter 'Rainbow Tiger' Bantam Dragon*~*~*~* Ela_Hara: The DragonKeeper *~*~*~*
*** Come visit me on deviantArt at http://ela-hara.deviantart.comNovember 6, 2013 at 3:09 am #904990mmm, you did get both of mine right? I’m not sure if i got a reply on either…
Recently married to the ever lovable BiPolarBear (little John)
www.weaselsoneasels.com | www.facebook.com/weaselsoneaselsAs seen on This is Life with Lisa Ling on CNN (2018) !
Always open for pyo commissions, repairs and fine artwork! Email me for current prices! awier(@)weaselsoneasels.comNovember 6, 2013 at 2:21 pm #904994mmm, you did get both of mine right? I’m not sure if i got a reply on either…
Yes. Both emails received and I confirmed by PM on 10/26.
November 8, 2013 at 6:28 pm #905066Currently we have 12 participants! Sign-ups close Tuesday morning EST. 🙂
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