Congrats, you're a vamp!

First ever BIG package swap for TBF !!

For this swap, you'll imagine that you're partner (1) has just been turned into a vampire, and you, already being a vampire, will send this new baby vamp a welcome kit to help them out.

(please read instructions carefully)

** * Updated 7/29/10 * **

Kit must contain:

• 1 "Blood" Stuffie - to depict blood (example: drop of blood) OR a TruBlood bottle. Must be bigger than 2x2 inches. Any fabric/yarn/etc is good.

• 1 Coffin - must be able to open and close, otherwise.. how would they get in? Minimum size is 2x1 inches. Can use altered boxes or tins.

• 1 Mini Rule/Tip Booklet or Zine - Minimum size: 3x3 inches. (Some examples of rules: it's rude to show your fangs in another vamp's house, or you need a human's permission to enter their house. Examples of tips: Don't cry, it makes a bloody mess. Save money on gas and just run, it's faster. Etc etc) Must have a minimum of 8 rules/tips.

• American Vampire League membership card - Website here. Think of this like a vampire ID or license card :) Any size is ok. Can be printed out from the computer (but just make sure to glue it to a sturdy paper)

• 1 Profile Surprise (after all, it's their new bday as a vampire!)

Other things you can consider adding, but are NOT required:

• Real/fake sunblock or toothpaste - even a cute little paper one would be fun

• A game to pass the time - being immortal is a lot of time to look forward too, a young vamp might get bored. (Can be something as trivial as a crossword puzzle, or wordsearch)

• Suggestion of vampire safe clubs/venues to check out OR places to avoid

Note: That last section is just for any over-achievers out there :)

You'll have one month to put your kit together (or over a month if you start early) so take your time to put a lot of time and effort into the kit. :F

That said, this is a time intensive, CRAFT intensive swap. So don't sign up unless you're ready to commit. And don't worry if its your first time making a stuffie (it's only going to be MY second .. i think haha) or an altered coffin-box-thing. You have a month to try out new things, so have fun :D

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