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superlover
Age : 19
Joined : 30 Apr 2007
Posts : 604
Name : Hana
 |  Subject: Re: Christmas Swap?  Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:53 am | |
| i'm tooooootttaaallly joining this one! i don't really celebrate any holiday (except like...valentines day and thanksgiving- its the best because i like stuffing and turkey!..but i'm not religious) anyway, i don't care if i get an ornament or something... i'd hang it on my wall!
ps- what's with the sizing? |
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pinkhaired
Age : 26
Joined : 01 Apr 2007
Posts : 1234
Location : Toronto, Ontario
Name : Jessie
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:55 am | |
| | yeah, can someone tell us the dimensions in measurement for the envelopes? |
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Le_Saboteur
Age : 20
Joined : 30 Apr 2007
Posts : 2410
Location : White Trash Waltham, Christchurch, New Zealand
Name : Kendra
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:06 am | |
| A4 is a sheet of normal computer paper (21 by 27 cm), if that helps, then A5 is that folded in half (15 by 21cm).
I say go with what we did last time- I had to get a bigger packet when I sent my package because a packet of lollies I sent was too big to fit in the A5. Perhaps at least A5 size- but if you want to go bigger than that, it's up to you, as long as you understand (and I'm sure everyone does) that the package you receive might not be so ginormous.
I'd hate to think the reason I haven't got my package yet is because it got lost in the mail! I think I might use courier tracking this time, just because, that way, you at least get compensated if it goes missing.
And I definitely want to participate again. This time I'll be quick smart, as I've nothing else to commit my monies to. 
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Aelwyndaeira
Age : 28
Joined : 29 Mar 2007
Posts : 3623
Location : Hamilton, Ontario
Name : Shauna
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:32 pm | |
| Thanks, Kendra! Us Canucks have no size conversion for envelopes. The big ones (sheet of paper) are called "Manila Envelopes" for some reason. LOL.
I want to make COOOOL Yule stuff for my person.  I think I'll make a wee stocking or something with kick-ass fabric.
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Kiki
Joined : 25 Mar 2007
Posts : 7119
Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
Name : Kiki, Kirsty
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:48 pm | |
| | shadowsforsale wrote: | | Didn't you say last time that instead of an A5, if that particular person wanted, they could make it a bigger envelope? So maybe leave it at that again, the set size, and up to the person sending if they wanted to up it a size. |
nooo i said that earlier in this topic actually!
yeh basically, a5 would be the set size which everyone should use BUT if, as an example, you were sending to me lizbeth and you found something bigger than an a5 envelope and thought "oh no but that would be just perfect for kiki! i SO have to!" then thats up to you if you want to do a bigger package, but know that you may only receive an a5 smaller package in return from your sender.
so a5 is the reccommended/suggested size but its up to the individual. im not gonna say "omg omg NO how dare you send bigger!"
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Kiki
Joined : 25 Mar 2007
Posts : 7119
Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
Name : Kiki, Kirsty
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:52 pm | |
| | Le_Saboteur wrote: | A4 is a sheet of normal computer paper (21 by 27 cm), if that helps, then A5 is that folded in half (15 by 21cm).
I say go with what we did last time- I had to get a bigger packet when I sent my package because a packet of lollies I sent was too big to fit in the A5. Perhaps at least A5 size- but if you want to go bigger than that, it's up to you, as long as you understand (and I'm sure everyone does) that the package you receive might not be so ginormous.
I'd hate to think the reason I haven't got my package yet is because it got lost in the mail! I think I might use courier tracking this time, just because, that way, you at least get compensated if it goes missing.
And I definitely want to participate again. This time I'll be quick smart, as I've nothing else to commit my monies to. |
I am definately reccommending that EVERYONE uses recorder delivery or whatever the equivilent is. It should have been done before but its been ok. We did think one package had gone missing so I posted the idea a few pages ago. It shouldnt be too much more expensive than normal airmail anyway.
And yes, I just posted what you said
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Kiki
Joined : 25 Mar 2007
Posts : 7119
Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
Name : Kiki, Kirsty
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:13 pm | |
| OK NEWS PEOPLE!!!!
We've just put togehter how many people did not recieved a package and its pretty appalling. Lots of people did wonderfully but quite a few have let us down or by sad accidents the packages have got lost in the post.
I am now unkeen to do the christmas swap. unless everyone promises to get recorded/registered delivery. if you want, we could do a card swap or like...cards with little things in them. does anyone have any ideas or anything?
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Muffins Goes RAWR
Age : 16
Joined : 17 Jun 2007
Posts : 1559
Location : Chicago, Illinois, Plainfield
Name : Jenna, Jenn, Muffin
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:18 pm | |
| I think we should only allow people who have complied with sending their previous packages to participate.
Maybe that's a bit harsh.....
Nevermind, I agree with the recorded shipping thing.
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Lamia
Age : 21
Joined : 08 Jul 2007
Posts : 702
Location : Belgium - Vlaanderen - Vlaams Brabant - Vilvoorde
Name : Nathalie,Nath, introduced by Jamie: Nathie =D
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:25 pm | |
| ... not the nag or anything Jenna ... but those who couldn't participate on the previous swap then? ... I mean ... Is it fair to exclude them?
But I think a vard exchange would be cool too!!! ... At least I can partcipate on that one
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Kiki
Joined : 25 Mar 2007
Posts : 7119
Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
Name : Kiki, Kirsty
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:27 pm | |
| if people are desperate or reeeally wanna do a swap, then you have to be committed to spendign a bit more on recorded delivery but if money is tight then that means less people.
how about sending a card with maybe a necklace or earrings or lipgloss or something? or a mix cd or something like that? then it isnt as bulky and is less likely to get lost or stolen in the mail because its not "ooh larger and exciting" but you still get a nice card and a small gift?
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Muffins Goes RAWR
Age : 16
Joined : 17 Jun 2007
Posts : 1559
Location : Chicago, Illinois, Plainfield
Name : Jenna, Jenn, Muffin
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:27 pm | |
| | Lamia wrote: | ... not the nag or anything Jenna ... but those who couldn't participate on the previous swap then? ... I mean ... Is it fair to exclude them?
But I think a vard exchange would be cool too!!! ... At least I can partcipate on that one |
I thought of that.
And you're right, it's not fair to them.
A card swap would be pretty sweet.
Maybe we could get partners from a different country and send cards from where we're from.
I'd love a card from abroad.
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Kiki
Joined : 25 Mar 2007
Posts : 7119
Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
Name : Kiki, Kirsty
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:29 pm | |
| yeh i feel bad saying "you cant take part because you didnt send it!" when it may have gotten lost in the mail.
also i like the other countries. maybe you could say how many you're willing to send to, because if its small like a card and maybe a pair of $5 earrings or something, then its not major and people could maybe send to 2 or 3 people? id be willing to send out a few.
or if you wanted a card then you could do that but only one or two would get a gift...or something 
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Lamia
Age : 21
Joined : 08 Jul 2007
Posts : 702
Location : Belgium - Vlaanderen - Vlaams Brabant - Vilvoorde
Name : Nathalie,Nath, introduced by Jamie: Nathie =D
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:32 pm | |
| I like the card idea with a small present ... and I wouldn't actually mind to pay a bit more for recorded delivery ...
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Kiki
Joined : 25 Mar 2007
Posts : 7119
Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
Name : Kiki, Kirsty
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:34 pm | |
| well that wouldnt really be as necessary with just a card. i think often its "oooh big bulky package! interesting!"
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Muffins Goes RAWR
Age : 16
Joined : 17 Jun 2007
Posts : 1559
Location : Chicago, Illinois, Plainfield
Name : Jenna, Jenn, Muffin
| | Subject: Re: Christmas Swap? Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:36 pm | |
| I'd be more than willing to send to more than one person.
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