September MOH Swap Sign-up July 27 2010- Aug 6, 2010 (SO- EXTENDED AUG25/2010))

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Swap name: September Monthly Odd Holiday (MOH) Swap/
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: Belladune Co-Orrganizer- tlh878
Sign-up date range:July 27, 2010 - August 6, 2010
Date to send item by: ~~August 23, 2010~~ EXTENDED TO AUGUST 25TH, 2010

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional):25

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? YES/NO NO
If so, which country?

Additional Age requirement? No age requirement (other then Craftster requirements of 16 or older)

Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES/NO YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES/NO YES
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES/NO YES
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: YES/NO YES
- Is at least 18 years old: YES/NO YES

Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES/NO YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES/NO YES
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES/NO YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES/NO YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES/NO YES
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 16 years old: YES/NO YES
- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES/NO YES
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES/NO YES

Details of swap:
...Did you know that each month is dedicated to something... unusual? September is Fall Hat Month! How cool is that! There are also holidays celebrating ADHD, Mold awareness, Pediatric Cancer, Waffle Week, Keep kids creative week, Salami day. And so many more then I should probably list. Go have a look!

This swap is to celebrate those unknown or unusual holidays. Each swapper will chose 6 holidays from the lists provided. Each partner will choose from those 6 holidays and craft 3 small items for their partner. A small item is defined as: by time-2 or less hours; by size-earrings, stickers, wallets, pouches, bookmarks, magnets; by price-$10 or less. U.S. packages MUST have a DC#, and international packages must have a receipt. Please provide both to the organizer when you ship. Shipping priority is suggested but not a requirement.

In order for this to be a monthly swap we MUST have a fast turn around time. Due to the fast turn around time, the organizer reserves the right to not add someone to the swap if there has been a documented history of repeated late sending. Please do not sign up for this swap unless you are prepared to send on time, if not early, and post pictures as soon as your package arrives.

Communication is a must! You must check in on the original thread and the gallery thread at least once a week. You also must check in with your partner once a week. Poor communication or lack thereof will be noted in feedback. You MUST PM both tlh878 and belladune with your questionaire, recived, late sending, and any other questions or concerns.

When PMing the organizers please start pms with the following: MOH September

For inspiration, see the following:
April's Swap Thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=339700.0
April's Swap Gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=341542.0
May's Swap Thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=342714.0
May's Swap Gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=344816.0
June's Swap Thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=345587.0
June's Swap Gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=348025.0
July's Swap thread : http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=348232.0
July's Swap Gallery : http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=350243.0
August's Swap Thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=352011.0
August's Gallery Thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=354623.0

Lists of Odd Holidays:
http://www.brownielocks.com/month2.html
http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/index.htm
http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/weird_holidays.html
http://www.wellcat.com/holiday.html
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/calendars/index.htm

If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap
Craftster username
Email address
Your real name
Mailing address including the country
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?
Confirm that are at least 16 years old or, if not, that you have moderator approval(YES/NO)

Take a look at the lists at these sites for the month of AUGUST. Please pick 6 holidays you will be celebrating/are interested in. There are holidays for the month, for a week, or for a particular day. Feel free to chose any type of holiday. Some holidays may be deemed as distasteful to someone. Some holidays may have religious/political connotations for someone. Please be aware of this when choosing your holidays.

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Do you have any allergies?
Do you have any allergens in your home (dogs, cats, smoke, ect.)?
Anything that you really don't want to receive?
Anything that you'd really, really, really love to receive?
Do you have a wist?
Any other websites that your partner may find useful for stalking you?
What is your favourite colour/pattern?
What is your least favourite colour/pattern?
Anything else that you want your partner to know?

After being partnered:
Please understand that there are holidays that you may find distasteful or that may have religious/political connotations for you. You have 6 holidays to chose from for crafting 3 items. The organizer does not have the time or mental faculties to look through each holiday and determine if "most" people would find that holiday offensive in any way. If you don't like a holiday your partner chose, then don't craft for it.

IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER AND CO_ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.

Also, remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find other rules about participating in a swap.

AFTER PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED UP AND BEEN APPROVED, LIST THE PARTICIPANTS HERE AND WHO IS SENDING TO WHOM:

1. tlh878
2. music_queen
3. najaorama
4. ambermoony
5. akredhead
6. gebah
7. noturavggeek
8. MissCrafty29
9. Scarlet_Angel
10. Jadore-le-rose
11. Jexxican
12. SpitZ09
13. JillHogan

Sidenote: Go easy on me! This is my first time doing the computer side of things, so I don't know how quick and efficent I will be. But I will strive for my best. I plan on doing all swap related things in the evenings, so if you sign up first thing in the morning, just give me until the night to get you listed Grin