Swap-Bot
Monday, July 19th, 2010
On the subject of Spreading the Love, I’d like to take a moment to recognize swap-bot as one of the great forces for crafty goodness out there in the intertubes.
Not only is it an excellent way to meet new friends and bring smiles to the faces of strangers, it’s a great way to get craft supplies, collectibles, and other stuff from places you don’t have access to. Plus, who doesn’t love getting packages in the mail?
If you’re a crafter, you’ve probably got a stash taking up a bunch of storage space. Why not go through it and see what bits and pieces could be sent off to better homes? Or, if you have money, support your local economy and find some fun, inexpensive goodies.
At first you’re limited to 5 official swaps. After you complete those successfully, the limit is 20. However, there are also forum games called Tags where you tag someone to send you stuff or to send stuff to, and people tag you in return.
I went a little nuts. I signed up for 5 swaps immediately, and then tagged 6 people, and then decided to do a Random Act of Kindness as well. It’s a good thing I got paid today. >.<
These are the swaps I’m sending out tomorrow. I still have two more to put together, and then I have to figure out something Twilighty to make for one of the people from a tag game. Team Jacob.
I drew little swap-bot envelopes on the packages. I’m cool like that.
I’ll update when I receive my first swap package. Once I get going on this, I think it will be easier and less expensive to keep up with. Regifting will probably happen.
Postage will be the biggest expense, I think… oh well. I’ve had too many friends who’ve worked for the post office to begrudge that institution any support. (Though the flat-rate mailing boxes are, frankly, ridiculous.)
Anyway, I’m excited. =) Check out the site, it’s a ton of fun and I have a feeling it will prove addictive.
Beth says:
July 20th, 2010
5:34 pm
You have a really awesome website here! I love the layout!
Swap-bot is so cool! It’s so much fun, but you are right, it is addictive!
It’s important to limit yourself so that you don’t get overwhelmed!
Hope to see you in a swap soon!
Doublesided says:
July 20th, 2010
5:35 pm
Welcome to swapbot!! Im sure you’ll have great fun. Your blog looks good so Ive added it to my favourites because I could work out how to follow it – blush!
Doublesided on swapbot
PS. Love the laughing cat face!
Maria Ware (mware) says:
July 20th, 2010
6:59 pm
I love your site!!!! I am still looking around on here and having so much fun, have put it in my favorites so I can come back!!! Hugs
Saristotle says:
July 20th, 2010
8:23 pm
Hi, I found your blog on swap-bot. I love swap-bot too! It’s a lot of fun and I’ve really had the creative juices flowing since I started swapping. Maybe I’ll see you in a swap!
-Sarah (Saristotle)
Pepper says:
July 20th, 2010
9:47 pm
See? People like this are why you should try swap-bot! Thanks guys! <3
Connie (CarolinaWriter says:
July 21st, 2010
12:51 pm
Love the blog! Bookmarked as a favorite. I just recently joined Swap-Bot and have received some really terrific swaps.
thefruitysalad says:
July 21st, 2010
2:55 pm
I stumbled across your site via the SB forums. I have to say I love your layout, it is very fun and creative.