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Handmade Postcard Swap - November

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Looking to get a little crafty? Have extra handmade postcards that you'd love to send out and share? This swap is made to spread a little bit of handmade love. Rules: Send 1 handmade postcards to 3 different partners. Postcards must be nicely made, but the medium is sender's choice. If your postcard is larger than standard sizing it is your responsibility to provide enough postage. (rule of thumb, don't send anything that you would not be happy to recieve. outside of that feel free to get crafty.) Please no stickerbombing. Stickers are permitted, but please add more to the postcard than just stickers. Examples of crafty postcards are: Pen/ink art, handdrawn cards, Collages, painted cards (please ensure that the paint is not sticky/will not run when posted), and other forms of are so long as they are safe to send in the mail! If using glitter please check partner's profile before sending. Include swapname and swapbot username on card to allow your partners to allow for easy ratings. This swap is newbie friendly. Please rate your partner a 5 if you receive a handmade postcard from them. If you have questions or concerns please message or email me. If it's urgent, I will see email before I see comments/messages on here. Other than that, happy swapping!

Christmas Gift Basket Exchange

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0800

For this exchange, each participant will put together an inexpensive gift basket (or a cute Christmas cookie tin) filled with $10 worth of goodies based on their partner's wishlist. Once partners are assigned, please send your partner a quick wishlist or list of preferred items to guide their shopping. Great ideas for basket fillers include penpal supplies, holiday ornaments, wrapped candies, instant drinks, or other festive treats, just please keep in mind no homemade edible items (store-bought/wrapped food items only). Other non-food handmade items are wonderfully permitted if your partner likes them! Gift cards are not allowed. Please be creative and make your presentation look as Christmassy as possible with festive touches like ribbons, bows, or holiday wrapping. Make sure to communicate privately via direct message with your partner to coordinate mailing addresses, wishlist details, and shipping updates. If you run into any questions or issues along the way, please reach out to me directly, let's bring back the joy of homemade gift baskets and make this a fun swap for everyone!

Greetings From My Last Trip #1

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700

# Postcard from My Last Trip!! ✈️📮 Do you have a postcard you bought on your last trip that is still waiting to be sent? Now is the perfect time to share it!! For this swap, send your partner a postcard you bought during your most recent trip, or the last postcard you purchased while traveling. Share a little bit about your trip! Tell your partner where you went, what you did, or a favorite memory from your visit. **Swap Requirements:** * Send ONE postcard you purchased on a trip. * Write a little message about your trip on the postcard. * Send it **naked (NOT IN AN ENVELOPE)**. * Please rate your partner a **5** once you receive their postcard. * Don’t forget to write your swapbot username and the swap name. Have fun and happy swapping!! 💌 This is an International Swap 🌎

The Thanksgiving Ladies’ (and men’s) Society

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0800

“The Thanksgiving Ladies’ (and men’s) Society” 🥧✉️🍂 A cozy, vintage mail swap inspired by the women and men who pass down recipes, gather everyone around the table, and keep traditions going—with a little nod to Sarah Josepha Hale. Sarah was a writer and magazine editor who spent years campaigning for a national Thanksgiving celebration and helped popularize many of its familiar foods. So we’re taking a little inspiration from her and creating our own Thanksgiving happy mail! For ONE partner, create an envelope that feels like it was tucked inside an old family cookbook. Include: * A handwritten invitation to your imaginary Thanksgiving gathering—give it a charming name like The Pumpkin Pie Appreciation Society. * One recipe card with a family favorite, something you love, or a recipe you’d like to try. * A little handmade treasure: a paper apron, pie-shaped pocket, decorated place card, or tiny folded recipe booklet. * A paper goodies: gingham, vintage recipe scraps, autumn illustrations, lace, or food-themed stickers. * A chatty note: Who would be at your table? What would you serve? What tradition would you keep—or happily retire? The history can come through in the old-fashioned invitation, recipe cards, and women’s-magazine style—no research report required. 😂 And if this inspires you to do a little exploring and discover how much of our modern Thanksgiving grew out of traditions developed long after the Pilgrims, I love to see it! Maybe you’ll find a new story to share around the table. Use what you have, add your own personality, and make something you’d be excited to find in your mailbox. Purchased extras aren’t required! Sign up by: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Mail by: Friday, November 13, 2026 Partners: ONE Location: USA only Please include your Swap-bot username and the swap name. Pull up a chair—the Thanksgiving Ladies’ Society has a place for you! 🥧 The title of the swap is a cutesy head nod toward the era in which Thanksgiving became official - any gender is allowed to participate.

Full Deck Challenge – APCs - A ♦

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0800

This challenge will require a **standard size deck** of 52 cards representing 13 ranks (Ace – 10, Jack, Queen, and King) and each suit -- Hearts (♥), Diamonds (♦), Clubs (♣), and Spades (♠). It is okay to use a mixture from various decks as long as the week’s challenge follows rank and suit. __NOTE: This is the last suit in this swap series__ This challenge will run for 52 weeks and you can jump in at any time to participate. If you decide to participate in the entire challenge, you will have a full deck of fun Altered Playing Cards (APCs). You can join once, several times OR for all 52 weeks. __AT LEAST ONE CORNER EXPOSING THE CARD RANK AND SUIT **NEEDS TO BE SHOWING.**__ Have fun, show your creative side, and make something you truly would enjoy to have yourself. Some videos to show what I am looking for in the challenge: [Completed Deck Flip Thru 1]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQRbqjy7iM&list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI&index=1 "Completed Deck Flip Thru 1") [Completed Deck Flip Thru 2]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoscvh9LN0I "Completed Deck Flip Thru 2") [Full Deck Challenge Videos]( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI "Full Deck Challenge Videos") A plastic sleeve is not required. A little overlap past the playing card is okay, but try to keep it close to the size of the regular playing card you are using as a base. __Each week’s challenge will be listed in the swap title showing the rank and suit.__ __Extras are never required, only optional__ Please see my profile page "Currently Hosting" column for more swaps in this series along with other swaps @Limoncello <-- by clicking here. Happy Swapping, @Limoncello

Full Deck Challenge – APCs - K ♣

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This challenge will require a **standard size deck** of 52 cards representing 13 ranks (Ace – 10, Jack, Queen, and King) and each suit -- Hearts (♥), Diamonds (♦), Clubs (♣), and Spades (♠). It is okay to use a mixture from various decks as long as the week’s challenge follows rank and suit. __NOTE: The next suit after completing the round of clubs ♣ will be diamonds ♦__ This challenge will run for 52 weeks and you can jump in at any time to participate. If you decide to participate in the entire challenge, you will have a full deck of fun Altered Playing Cards (APCs). You can join once, several times OR for all 52 weeks. __AT LEAST ONE CORNER EXPOSING THE CARD RANK AND SUIT **NEEDS TO BE SHOWING.**__ Have fun, show your creative side, and make something you truly would enjoy to have yourself. Some videos to show what I am looking for in the challenge: [Completed Deck Flip Thru 1]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQRbqjy7iM&list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI&index=1 "Completed Deck Flip Thru 1") [Completed Deck Flip Thru 2]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoscvh9LN0I "Completed Deck Flip Thru 2") [Full Deck Challenge Videos]( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI "Full Deck Challenge Videos") A plastic sleeve is not required. A little overlap past the playing card is okay, but try to keep it close to the size of the regular playing card you are using as a base. __Each week’s challenge will be listed in the swap title showing the rank and suit.__ __Extras are never required, only optional__ Please see my profile page "Currently Hosting" column for more swaps in this series along with other swaps @Limoncello <-- by clicking here. Happy Swapping, @Limoncello

Full Deck Challenge – APCs - Q ♣

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This challenge will require a **standard size deck** of 52 cards representing 13 ranks (Ace – 10, Jack, Queen, and King) and each suit -- Hearts (♥), Diamonds (♦), Clubs (♣), and Spades (♠). It is okay to use a mixture from various decks as long as the week’s challenge follows rank and suit. __NOTE: The next suit after completing the round of clubs ♣ will be diamonds ♦__ This challenge will run for 52 weeks and you can jump in at any time to participate. If you decide to participate in the entire challenge, you will have a full deck of fun Altered Playing Cards (APCs). You can join once, several times OR for all 52 weeks. __AT LEAST ONE CORNER EXPOSING THE CARD RANK AND SUIT **NEEDS TO BE SHOWING.**__ Have fun, show your creative side, and make something you truly would enjoy to have yourself. Some videos to show what I am looking for in the challenge: [Completed Deck Flip Thru 1]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQRbqjy7iM&list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI&index=1 "Completed Deck Flip Thru 1") [Completed Deck Flip Thru 2]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoscvh9LN0I "Completed Deck Flip Thru 2") [Full Deck Challenge Videos]( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI "Full Deck Challenge Videos") A plastic sleeve is not required. A little overlap past the playing card is okay, but try to keep it close to the size of the regular playing card you are using as a base. __Each week’s challenge will be listed in the swap title showing the rank and suit.__ __Extras are never required, only optional__ Please see my profile page "Currently Hosting" column for more swaps in this series along with other swaps @Limoncello <-- by clicking here. Happy Swapping, @Limoncello

Full Deck Challenge – APCs - J ♣

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This challenge will require a **standard size deck** of 52 cards representing 13 ranks (Ace – 10, Jack, Queen, and King) and each suit -- Hearts (♥), Diamonds (♦), Clubs (♣), and Spades (♠). It is okay to use a mixture from various decks as long as the week’s challenge follows rank and suit. __NOTE: The next suit after completing the round of clubs ♣ will be diamonds ♦__ This challenge will run for 52 weeks and you can jump in at any time to participate. If you decide to participate in the entire challenge, you will have a full deck of fun Altered Playing Cards (APCs). You can join once, several times OR for all 52 weeks. __AT LEAST ONE CORNER EXPOSING THE CARD RANK AND SUIT **NEEDS TO BE SHOWING.**__ Have fun, show your creative side, and make something you truly would enjoy to have yourself. Some videos to show what I am looking for in the challenge: [Completed Deck Flip Thru 1]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQRbqjy7iM&list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI&index=1 "Completed Deck Flip Thru 1") [Completed Deck Flip Thru 2]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoscvh9LN0I "Completed Deck Flip Thru 2") [Full Deck Challenge Videos]( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI "Full Deck Challenge Videos") A plastic sleeve is not required. A little overlap past the playing card is okay, but try to keep it close to the size of the regular playing card you are using as a base. __Each week’s challenge will be listed in the swap title showing the rank and suit.__ __Extras are never required, only optional__ Please see my profile page "Currently Hosting" column for more swaps in this series along with other swaps @Limoncello <-- by clicking here. Happy Swapping, @Limoncello

Full Deck Challenge – APCs - 10 ♣

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This challenge will require a **standard size deck** of 52 cards representing 13 ranks (Ace – 10, Jack, Queen, and King) and each suit -- Hearts (♥), Diamonds (♦), Clubs (♣), and Spades (♠). It is okay to use a mixture from various decks as long as the week’s challenge follows rank and suit. __NOTE: The next suit after completing the round of clubs ♣ will be diamonds ♦__ This challenge will run for 52 weeks and you can jump in at any time to participate. If you decide to participate in the entire challenge, you will have a full deck of fun Altered Playing Cards (APCs). You can join once, several times OR for all 52 weeks. __AT LEAST ONE CORNER EXPOSING THE CARD RANK AND SUIT **NEEDS TO BE SHOWING.**__ Have fun, show your creative side, and make something you truly would enjoy to have yourself. Some videos to show what I am looking for in the challenge: [Completed Deck Flip Thru 1]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQRbqjy7iM&list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI&index=1 "Completed Deck Flip Thru 1") [Completed Deck Flip Thru 2]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoscvh9LN0I "Completed Deck Flip Thru 2") [Full Deck Challenge Videos]( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI "Full Deck Challenge Videos") A plastic sleeve is not required. A little overlap past the playing card is okay, but try to keep it close to the size of the regular playing card you are using as a base. __Each week’s challenge will be listed in the swap title showing the rank and suit.__ __Extras are never required, only optional__ Please see my profile page "Currently Hosting" column for more swaps in this series along with other swaps @Limoncello <-- by clicking here. Happy Swapping, @Limoncello

Full Deck Challenge – APCs - 9 ♣

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This challenge will require a **standard size deck** of 52 cards representing 13 ranks (Ace – 10, Jack, Queen, and King) and each suit -- Hearts (♥), Diamonds (♦), Clubs (♣), and Spades (♠). It is okay to use a mixture from various decks as long as the week’s challenge follows rank and suit. __NOTE: The next suit after completing the round of clubs ♣ will be diamonds ♦__ This challenge will run for 52 weeks and you can jump in at any time to participate. If you decide to participate in the entire challenge, you will have a full deck of fun Altered Playing Cards (APCs). You can join once, several times OR for all 52 weeks. __AT LEAST ONE CORNER EXPOSING THE CARD RANK AND SUIT **NEEDS TO BE SHOWING.**__ Have fun, show your creative side, and make something you truly would enjoy to have yourself. Some videos to show what I am looking for in the challenge: [Completed Deck Flip Thru 1]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQRbqjy7iM&list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI&index=1 "Completed Deck Flip Thru 1") [Completed Deck Flip Thru 2]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoscvh9LN0I "Completed Deck Flip Thru 2") [Full Deck Challenge Videos]( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcEUMcM8qRJ_NP9ik7NEouzgo8IWRiDI "Full Deck Challenge Videos") A plastic sleeve is not required. A little overlap past the playing card is okay, but try to keep it close to the size of the regular playing card you are using as a base. __Each week’s challenge will be listed in the swap title showing the rank and suit.__ __Extras are never required, only optional__ Please see my profile page "Currently Hosting" column for more swaps in this series along with other swaps @Limoncello <-- by clicking here. Happy Swapping, @Limoncello