Whatever happened to the scrapbox swap?

I don't know how often it goes around. I know it took it quite awhile last time. It's definitly not cheap to ship either, so brace yourself for that too, if you get the chance to have it.

Susan in FL is the scrapbox mom. I'm not sure if she still reads the ng. I know I haven't seen her post in forever. Maybe she'll see this and reply.

Katrina in KS

I don't think Susan is able to access the group. She's been dealing with a lot of life stuff lately. Next time I talk to her I'll ask her about it and post back.

PH

All I know is that it appears that it has ended because the reports of it's travels ended months ago. So if anyone has an idea, let me know. I'll keep checking back. I've got a ton of stuff to contribute and am eager to receive.

Susan was the Scrapbox mommy - she was the one in charge, so it's likely she's the one who has it, and just hasn't been able to start another round.

So - Susan - if you're lurking - we are wishing you well!!! Life can get in the way sometimes. :)

Susan and I have been in touch over the scrapbox. Susan is having problems accessing the ng. The scrapbox is on it's way to me. It should be here early next week and I was waiting to get it and see it before posting anything to the group. But oh well, you guys beat me to it!

The shape of the contents of the scrapbox were a surprise to me and Susan, since the last time it left Little Rock it went out with nothing but new stuff, thanks to Susan, Deb, myself and a couple of other people. I know I put 200 sheets of paper in there at least 1/4 of which was 12x12 bazzill cardstock. Once I see what shape it is in, Susan mentionned that it came back with a lot of old tired stuff in it, then we will be faced with a choice either to stop having a scrapbox, or for everyone who wants in, to give a donation of "good new stuff" to start it off.

Once I look at what's there, I'll let everyone know what we need to do if we want another round of the scrapbox. So I'll be the scrapbox mom for this round, and Theresa, Mommy Razz has already agreed to be the mom for the next round so she will get the scrapbox last this round, if of course there is a round!

The rules for the scrapbox are on the website under swaps and current swaps.

M-C

This was the problem when I did the scrapbox a little over a year ago. I was the last person to get it and there was absolutely nothing in it. I don't think I swapped for anything. I was moving and loaded it up with a bunch of stuff for the next round anyway. I was very dissapointed. I mean, there was *yarn* and stickers that looked like bumper stickers. How can you justify taking bazzil cardstock and replace it with yarn, lol? I decided to bow out of the next one.

JennP.

I think the scrapbox had its heyday and those that were on the end of the list were the ones that were rather shortchanged.

A lot that was in/ or went into it could very easily be done in swaps or RAKs even. it would as someone mentioned too be MUCH cheaper to mail. As far as leftovers that we all tend to have, periodically there pops up someone or something somewhere that needs supplies do you could donate your unwanted paper that way.

I try to keep mine weeded out by keeping my ear out who likes what and then RAK them with it. That has been very gratifying to me and the receiver!!

Just my thoughts as I have heard more bad than good over it in the 2-1/2 years i have been here now.

OKC Dave

I only participated once - this last round. My experience was good - yeah there was some less interesting stuff, but most of it was good. I know I really tried to make sure I put in equally if not better than what I got - although since I am new to embellishments other than stickers, I mostly added paper and stickers.

I was about mid swap I beleive.

I would love to participate again - maybe we should make it a smaller box though? It was a LOT to go through. Smaller ins and outs may mean better stuff so we're not scrambling to keep it as full. And that way, we can also keep shipping down. Just a thought.

So - I vote let's give it another try!

Jessica

Oh, and I'd be happy to contribute to "re-charging" it too.

Jessica

I participated once and was rather disappointed bcause I was one of the last ones and I only found a few things that I could use. I found the cost of sending the box exceeded what I kept. I only put in unused,tip top condition items that I had acquired thru crops, prizes etc. I even bought new paper to put in. I agree with Dave about cheaper to send RAKs and just swaps.

Hugs, Sabrina in Kentucky

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