One Ribbon Stash is Another Person's Treasure!

This is sort of a de-stash-with-a-twist ribbon swap. Hopefully it will work!

The idea is for each of us to send a selection of ribbon to our partners that we don't want or need, or, ribbon that simply doesn't fit into our collection. In exchange, we'll each receive a selection of ribbon that we want or are looking for.

After signing up for the swap, and before the swap sign-up deadline (August 14), please post in the comment section what colors, styles, etc. of ribbon you want to get rid of. Also, list the kinds of ribbon your looking for or would like to receive. We can't be guaranteed to receive exactly what we want because random partners are assigned, but the chances are good if you are as specific as possible. Try to list ribbon lengths as well! (i.e. "I have 20 pieces of 12" purple & blue ribbon." or "I collect vintage/antique-looking ribbon in any shade of white or cream.") I encourage partner communication once partners are assigned. Since we all have different wants/needs/tastes, I'm hoping it will work out for everyone.

Ideally, we'll send ribbon we no longer want or need (de-stash) and that our partners want, so its not necessarily a "receiver's choice" swap. Listing preferences will help ensure everyone has an enjoyable swap experience!

Guidelines:

• Send at least 2 yards of ribbon to each of your partners. Any lengths are okay as long as your partners know what they are receiving. Example: please don't send 24 pieces of 6" ribbon if they don't want any piece smaller than 12".

• List the colors, styles & lengths of ribbon you want to de-stash in the comments section below before August 14th. Try to give as many choices as possible so there's a better chance of sending something your partners want/need.

• List the colors, styles & lengths of ribbon you want or are hoping to receive (in the same comment). Some people may be happy to get any new ribbon for their stash while others may be looking for more specific pieces for a project. Try to be specific yet flexible, and list several so your partners feel they can send something you want. For example, if you don't want/collect any floral ribbon, or if you don't want any pieces longer than 6", note that so your partners will know. If you have no preference & are happy with any ribbon, put "no preferences".

I'm giving a couple weeks to sign up so that we have time to list preferences, etc. and then a week to send, since we should already have the ribbon on hand.

If not many people sign up or anyone thinks 2 partners is too many, PM me or comment below. This is my 1st time trying a swap like this, so I'm open to suggestions/comments Feel free :) Usual group swap rules apply.