CRYSTAL SWAP!! Sign up NOW!

[FaerieGothMommy]

Okay, i decided to start the sign-ups for the crystal swap, seen as everyone has near enough posted off their valetines swap, and should recieve them before the cloding date of this swap. Here are the guidlines =

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Sign-ups taken till 25th Febuary.
Price limit is between £3-£12 (approx $5-$22) - you don't have to buy any certain amount of crystal items, it can be 1 item worth £10, or 3 items worth £12... upto you!

You MUST email me with your name & address, or else i can't sign you up.

And please please everyone fill in this, so your buddy will know what you prefer, and so i know wether your upto shipping worldwide.

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Crystals i prefer :
What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) :
Are you willing to ship overseas :

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There you go, get signing up!!!

[Flaire-FireStar]

I'd love to sign up, hon...but I haven't got the cash. :(
Maybe next time. :hugz:

[FaerieGothMommy]

wishlist for LadyPhoenix

Crystals I'm looking for: large quartz (any color), tourmaline, moonstones, fluorite - any kinds of geodes.

Form: Any - I'm not very picky, though I would love for the quartz to be just a crystal - doesn't have to be tumbled or anything.

[FaerieGothMommy]

Wishlist for Fairygothmommy

Crystals i prefer : Carnelian, Green Aventurine, Malachite, Bloodstone, Amazonite, Emerald, Sodalite.
Ones i'd really appreciate - Aquamarine, Iolite, Sugilite, Moonstone.

What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) : I'm not very fussy, although a ring (size M, N or O - US size 6-7) or geode would be nice. I'm not a big fan of the tumblestones unless very unusual, wand or pendulum.

[hastings1066ad]

Gee-- what would I prefer? Anything really, I'm just excited about getting something. (Thinking harder) I've got a real dearth of water stones, so stuff like jade, sodalite, sugalite, aquamarine, beryl, celestite, and chrysocolla would be very welcome. I've always loved carnelian and amber and could use some chrysoprase, citrines, or a nice piece of rhodonite. The family's birthstones are sapphire (me-- yeah right) garnet (husband), and amethyst (baby) so any of those would be very welcome. I'm also looking for a larger piece of agate for a protective spell for the baby-- I've got some chips, but nothing's really resonating.
These are just suggestions, I'm really not picky.
As for form, I wear a large ring size and rarely wear rings, so I'm not really interested in them. Polished or tumbled are fine, but I actually prefer stones to be a little rough.
I'm willing to ship overseas, but am on a tight budget, so I'll be able to spend more on my swap stone if I can spend less on postage.
-Hastings

[WandererInGray]

Sent my email off! :D

[Isil Darkmoon]

ME I want to play!

I'm looking for mostly red and black stones right now, although I love anything. Sunstone, garnet, fire opal (don't I wish!), smoky quartz, obsidian, onyx, labradorite, anything else you can think of. A nice piece of sunstone or smoky quartz is my first choice.

I'd be particularly interested in a pendant, second choice cut/carved/polished stones. I have large fingers, so fitting a ring would be difficult.

I can't afford overseas shipping and get something really nice too, so I'd prefer to buy something really keen for a U.S. member.

Rough and/or polished stones from me WILL be charged a little bit, as everything that comes from the local store has a lovely little buzz about them. It's an energy I love, but be forewarned, if you need totally blank crystals I can't provide that...

[MysticMama]

Crystals i prefer : quartz, amethyst, moonstone, rose quartz, lapis lazuli, tourmaline, flourite, amber, labradorite (okay, pretty much anything)

What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) : goede, wand, pendant or pin, cut or polished - or something unique that you think I'll just love! :)

Are you willing to ship overseas : prefer not to but willing if you need someone

[FaerieGothMommy]

Wishlist for WandererInGray

Crystals i prefer : hematite, rose quartz, amethyst, or topaz

What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) :
anything but tumblestones, I've already have a ton of those! *laughs*
Jewelry would be wonderful, size 8 ring for the middle finger, earrings
or pendant.

[FaerieGothMommy]

I've got 5 ppl signed up, and thats just overnight! Still 9 more days to go to sign up :)

[FaerieGothMommy]

bump!!!

[Lady Jade]

I would love to trade!!!! I like anything you may send. I cannot ship overseas though. I could really use a necklace with significance to wear daily...maybe a nice rose quartz?

[Klucky]

I was going to sign up for this, but sadly, the valentine swap kind of left me strapped for cash. Sorry I'm breaking my half-promise.

-Klucky

[Kalika]

Crystals i prefer : Any colored quartz, lapis lazuli, amber

What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) : I'd really like a small pendant that I could wear on a silver chain that I have, but loose untumbled stones would be nice too!

Are you willing to ship overseas :
Yes, as long as it is not outrageously expensive!!

[FaerieGothMommy]

wishlist for DayDreamer

I'd prefer loose stones, not jewelry. Polished or raw. Jade,
hematite, carnelian, or amethyst would all be good. Nothing bigger than the
size of an infant's fist, though - I have no place to put huge crystals.

[MysticMama]

Post some of your favorite sites! We have a great shop here in town (a few actually) but I love to net browse. :D

http://www.natures-emporium.com/index.html

[AquariusWolf]

I'll sign up!:)

[FaerieGothMommy]

I'll sign up!:)

Thanks :) 9 ppl now!! Could you fill out the little form thingy, just so's your buddy will know what you like :)

[FaerieGothMommy]

Bumpy Bumpy! come on people :)

[MoonFaerie]

Oohh Crystals :D hehe

I'll sign up, everyone seems to enjoy swaps.

What I prefer: Not looking for anything in particular.. No need for jewelry.. And would rather not have tumbled stones right now. Other than that, the field is wide open :)

And I don't mind shipping overseas. :)

~ MoonFaerie

[RubyRose]

Wishlist for RubyRose!

Crystals i prefer : Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Jade (if possible a medium sized unpolished amethyst crystal)
What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) : Polished loose stones
Are you willing to ship overseas : I'd rather not, but if necessary, I'll ship to the USA, it all depends on the cost.

[FaerieGothMommy]

Wishlist for RubyRose!

Crystals i prefer : Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Jade (if possible a medium sized unpolished amethyst crystal)
What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) : Polished loose stones
Are you willing to ship overseas : I'd rather not, but if necessary, I'll ship to the USA, it all depends on the cost.

Hiya,

I'll try not to make you ship overseas, but it depends on i we have another ozzie person sign up or not, if not i'll link you with someone from the US :)

[RubyRose]

I'll try not to make you ship overseas, but it depends on i we have another ozzie person sign up or not, if not i'll link you with someone from the US

I'm not fussed. It mainly depends on the package size and weight away, as to the price of shipping, so it's cool

[AquariusWolf]

Crystals i prefer : rose quartz, moonstones, jade, fluorite, hematite....or anything else!


What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) : I would love a ring (i have very smalll fingers), but anything else is fine..a pendant would be nice too.


Are you willing to ship overseas : Of course!

!

[Saiya]

hm... I'll play. I sent you an email with my addy, Fairygothmommy!

Crystals i prefer: anything.
What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc): once again, anything, I'm not picky ^^
Are you willing to ship overseas: probably not. It costs too much :(

[FaerieGothMommy]

Bump

[spirit wind]

:floating: ME ME ME ME!!!!!!! I'll do it! (will send addy asap)

Crystals i prefer: Anything really. I haven't got the unusual ones but i do love Amythest (sp?) especially with Chevron in it! Selenite would be nice, Maybe some Jade or Bloodstone. But i'm not fussed really.

What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc): My fingers are too big for rings and my neck is fussy about what i wear (so is my other necklaces!!!) But i love loose stones in any shape or form! and i don't have any earrings with stones in them...

Are you willing to ship overseas: Yep! if need be i will but i'm sure there are some members here in Aus that need a buddy :)

~~BB~~
Spirit

[hastings1066ad]

Bump

[FaerieGothMommy]

btw, with this swap we'll all have different partners, for example.

People who signed up : karen, leah, paul, craig, helen & fiona.

Karen sends to paul
paul send to leah
leah sends to fiona
fiona sends to craig
craig send to helen
helen sends to karen


So, we won't be sending to the same buddy that were recieving from, i thought it'd be more interesting like that :)

[FaerieGothMommy]

bump

[dragonkin]

E-mail is on the way:
I like Quartz, Moonstone, Unusual crystal formations and geodes.I am also a big fan of fossils and fossil imprints. Suprise me That is the fun part! I like crystals in any form. I am perfectly willing to send over-seas.

[Juniecat]

Oohh!!! Fun!!!

I like loose stones: as is, tumbled or carved into fun shapes.
or jewelry: pendants only! Please...no rings or bracelets (I have big hands and wrists and things that don't fit hurt my feelings)

Preferred stones: quartz, malachite, sodalite, tourmaline (green), amber, garnet, tanzanite (hah! if you find tanzanite in this price range, send me the name of the store!)

[FaerieGothMommy]

bump

[Kaylara]

Sign me up!

[Kaylara]

I like all stones. In jewelery, tumbled, or raw. I love all stones... Except Diamonds... But I doubt anyone here is going to get me a diamond...

[FaerieGothMommy]

Thats 16 people now!

[Saiya]

btw, with this swap we'll all have different partners, for example.

People who signed up : karen, leah, paul, craig, helen & fiona.

Karen sends to paul
paul send to leah
leah sends to fiona
fiona sends to craig
craig send to helen
helen sends to karen


So, we won't be sending to the same buddy that were recieving from, i thought it'd be more interesting like that :)
cool idea ^_^

[Goddess Rhiannon]

sign me up.

I cannot ship internationally though

I like all kinds of crystals. I am looking for a star or moon shaped crystal to hang in my car. A blue one would be awesome...but clear is also beautiful.

[MysticMama]

btw, with this swap we'll all have different partners, for example.

People who signed up : karen, leah, paul, craig, helen & fiona.

Karen sends to paul
paul send to leah
leah sends to fiona
fiona sends to craig
craig send to helen
helen sends to karen


So, we won't be sending to the same buddy that were recieving from, i thought it'd be more interesting like that :)


FYI - for the Valentine swap - those in Europe were paired with the same sending/receiving person because there were only 4 of you, and two of you live in the same house! ;) Everyone else had random swap partners.

So, your above idea works in theory...unless someone doesn't want to ship internationally. You might just need to "stack" the names accordingly. :)

[FaerieGothMommy]

FYI - for the Valentine swap - those in Europe were paired with the same sending/receiving person because there were only 4 of you, and two of you live in the same house! ;) Everyone else had random swap partners.

So, your above idea works in theory...unless someone doesn't want to ship internationally. You might just need to "stack" the names accordingly. :)

Aahh, well see i thought that, but then i recieved my swap from Morr from Israel, so i thought maybe everyone had the same partner, but obviously that was becaue of her location :)

At the moment everything is running smoothly, and everyone on my list (touch wood) right now is able to be paired up with someone different.

[Morgandria]

Sign me up - I'd prefer to send to a fellow Canuck, but I'll also ship to the US or overseas without too much issue.

Morg's Wishlist: I'd prefer nice pendants (esp. kyanite or iolite), or beads, but I'll happily take any of these stones as just polished -

Iolite, Labradorite, Natural Copper, Smokey Quartz, Obsidian, Onyx, Kyanite, Garnet.

-M.

[moonchild]

sure!

i think it'll be easier to list what i have already....i'm kinda a stone junkie :)

what i have:
Jaspers (leopard, blue, cappachino, imperial)
snowflake obsidian
amethyst
emerald
florite
hemitite
malachite
apache tear
garnet
quartz
moonstone
mugglestone
charolite
calcite
citrine (i think)
carnelian
and a couple others i can't identify


I like just about anything! i would prefer something different than i already have but if something i already have jumps out at you then by all means!

pendants are good, tumbled or raw is fine (most of mine are tumbled except the calcite.) but i do carry the loose stones in my pockets so be mindful of poking :)

shipping? i can ship over seas, actually the thought of getting something from another country actually interests me quite a bit....maybe something native to the area?

i'm not real interested in carved beads tho :)


weee! I'm excited now:)

MC

[FaerieGothMommy]

sure!

i think it'll be easier to list what i have already....i'm kinda a stone junkie :)

what i have:
Jaspers (leopard, blue, cappachino, imperial)
snowflake obsidian
amethyst
emerald
florite
hemitite
malachite
apache tear
garnet
quartz
moonstone
mugglestone
charolite
calcite
citrine (i think)
carnelian
and a couple others i can't identify


I like just about anything! i would prefer something different than i already have but if something i already have jumps out at you then by all means!

pendants are good, tumbled or raw is fine (most of mine are tumbled except the calcite.) but i do carry the loose stones in my pockets so be mindful of poking :)

shipping? i can ship over seas, actually the thought of getting something from another country actually interests me quite a bit....maybe something native to the area?

i'm not real interested in carved beads tho :)


weee! I'm excited now:)

MC

Would you be willing to ship overseas?

[FaerieGothMommy]

Bump

[FaerieGothMommy]

wishlist for Morr :

Crystals i prefer :Bloodstone, Moonstone, Emerald.
What form i'd like them in (pendant, polished, ring, tumblestone etc) : any will be awesome.

[Morr]

hee hee... sorry, i forgot to post it on here...
thanks!

[FaerieGothMommy]

Sorry moonchild, ive just read it properly and seen what you said about shipping overseas, i should have looked more closely! sorry hon

[FaerieGothMommy]

hee hee... sorry, i forgot to post it on here...
thanks!

no probs :)

[FaerieGothMommy]

bump

[FaerieGothMommy]

Okay... I'm closing this swap early! No one else seems to be interested, and we have alot of ppl signed up, so i'm gona start giving out your partners, i'll write a different thread for this too, so everyone sees it.

[MysticMama]

bumping! Please add your wish list if you haven't already! :)

[Lady Jade]

I mailed mine today!!! So, what's everyone getting? (rubs hands together) I can hardly wait, these swaps are sooooo much fun!!!! *giggle*

[Kalika]

Lady Jade - I hafta wait for yours to get to me, so that I can ship it to you. :) But, I hope you like them!!!

[MysticMama]

Do we have a shipping deadline? Just wondering!

[FaerieGothMommy]

Do we have a shipping deadline? Just wondering!

Well, i thought about this.. and couldn't really make up my mind, because it's not for any particlular thing like the valentines one was. So i guess just aslong as it's shipped out within a reasonable time. Unless you have an suggestions?

[Kaylara]

My person hasn't posted a wish list... What should I do? What's the dollar amount that we're going up to?

[Goddess Rhiannon]

I finally got the computer up and running again. I had to wipe out everything. I am sorry that it took so long to get back here. I still have not shipped the crystal for my buddy....cause, I just found out who they were.

[Kaylara]

People! Post what you want if you haven't done so already! :)

[FaerieGothMommy]

Lady Jade - I hafta wait for yours to get to me, so that I can ship it to you. :) But, I hope you like them!!!

Nooo sweetie, we all have different partners :) the person sending to you isn't the same person you are sending to. heh

[FaerieGothMommy]

Please please please if you haven't already, post your wishlist!!! so everyone has a rough idea of what you like :)

[Kalika]

Nooo sweetie, we all have different partners :) the person sending to you isn't the same person you are sending to. heh

I know! :) I was just letting her know, 'cause I'm not sure how long its going to take to get here! :p

Are we supposed to know who our people are? ooops.

[Lady Jade]

Lady Jade - I hafta wait for yours to get to me, so that I can ship it to you. :) But, I hope you like them!!!


Now I know who got me this time *he he*

[Kalika]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_5.gif

Oops... I didn't know we weren't supposed to tell!! Pretend you didn't see that, K?


(This is my first one of these, can ya tell?)

[FaerieGothMommy]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_5.gif

Oops... I didn't know we weren't supposed to tell!! Pretend you didn't see that, K?


(This is my first one of these, can ya tell?)

Don't worry about it :) but remember it's not Lady Jade who sent to you. :)

[MoonFaerie]

Ack! I didn't know we were sending out so soon.

So to my buddy who doesn't know who she is :D , I won't be able to go out shopping before the weekend :( (since there are no local shops in my area) And ship to you come Monday morning.

Sorry I haven't done this sooner!

~ MoonFaerie

[FaerieGothMommy]

Ack! I didn't know we were sending out so soon.

So to my buddy who doesn't know who she is :D , I won't be able to go out shopping before the weekend :( (since there are no local shops in my area) And ship to you come Monday morning.

Sorry I haven't done this sooner!

~ MoonFaerie

Theres no rush!!! People are still buying for their buddy's too! So take your time :)

[Morr]

well i just feel like one eager beaver!
i bought my buddy her crystals today - ooowww i hope she likes em!
and its going to be out tomorrow... she should get it by the end of next week (seeing as its about 5 business days to ship from out here to the US...)...

I'm excited! I hope she likes em!!! :)

[WandererInGray]

*grins* Just waiting for mine to get here so I can send it off!

[FaerieGothMommy]

Well, i have my buddy's things now... just need to package them up, and there off!

[DayDreamer]

I can't shop until the weekend either, but they will be going out on Monday, March 1 at the latest!

[spirit wind]

Mine is going out this weekend but since i am in Australia and my buddy is in america it might take a week or two...... So please hold on!!!!! And keep an eye out for a package marked "FRAGILE"

[Morgandria]

My package shipped out today - should arrive to my partner in 5-7 days. :)

-M.

[hastings1066ad]

Just finished u[p some "accessories" to go with the stones, and mine should go into the mail tommorrow.
-Hastings

[Kalika]

Was it all women who did the exchange?

[FaerieGothMommy]

Was it all women who did the exchange?

I think hastings is male, so sorry hastings if i'm wrong and for not knowing!! sometimes it's hard to tell

[Kalika]

I was just curious! :D

[MysticMama]

Nope, Hastings is a woman! ;) I think everyone else is a woman too.

[hastings1066ad]

Sorry about the gender identity confusion. Yes, I am a woman (a 41 weeks pregnant woman. This baby better come soon.) Its only my name that's confused.
Got my swap sent out this afternoon. What's funny is that I got everything packed up and then did a total aboutface and sent something entirely different. Hope she likes it and it was a flash of intuition rather than just a brainfart lol.

-Hastings (a girl-- really, I swear)

[Kalika]

:lol:

You need a blinkie, banner, or avatar, so we can tell for sure. ;)

[hastings1066ad]

I'm kind of computer illiterate. My beloved husband (the computer geek who is currently forcing me to use linux) promises to get around to it one of these days. . .
-Hastings

[Kalika]

Yikes! I don't know anything about linux, sorry. :p

[FaerieGothMommy]

Sorry about the gender identity confusion. Yes, I am a woman (a 41 weeks pregnant woman. This baby better come soon.) Its only my name that's confused.
Got my swap sent out this afternoon. What's funny is that I got everything packed up and then did a total aboutface and sent something entirely different. Hope she likes it and it was a flash of intuition rather than just a brainfart lol.

-Hastings (a girl-- really, I swear)

Sorry hon!!! I'm always the one getting confused :rolleyes: I got my fingers crossed for you & that baby :lol: ... i know what it's like, i had to be induced at 41+ weeks.. my daughter didn't want to budge! And i'm kinda frightened this baby is gona do the same! Good Luck sweetie :hugz:

[FaerieGothMommy]

I sent mine off today - and this time i sent it recorded!!! So my buddy should get it in about 5 working days.

[Kalika]

Hastings,

Do you know what you are having? (If you already mentioned this, sorry!)

FGM, are you going to set up any other swaps in the near future?

[FaerieGothMommy]

FGM, are you going to set up any other swaps in the near future?

Hopefully, yes. Probably in march or april. Thats if someone else hasn't set one up before me anyway :)

[hastings1066ad]

Nope, our ultrasound was inconclusive. The energy is pretty girl like and that's what most of my friends think, but I'm not jumping to conclusions.
-Hastings

[spirit wind]

WooHoooooooo!!!!!

I got my pressie for ????????? today!!!!!! But sadly i can't send it off till Teusday (my Time) as Monday is a public holiday.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I hope she likes it!!!!!!!!! *big GRINS*

[Kalika]

Nope, our ultrasound was inconclusive. The energy is pretty girl like and that's what most of my friends think, but I'm not jumping to conclusions.
-Hastings

I can't wait.... till I have one. He he he. :D

[RubyRose]

Well I've bought something for my buddy, and I'm hoping she'll like it, I might just have a bit of a look around to see if there's anything else, that won't totally go over budget before I sent it out. So keeping that in mind, I should have it all packaged up by this Friday 5th March, and being that my buddy's in Aus it should arrive no later than Wednesday 10th March. That's to say, if I get it sent of by Friday.

[WandererInGray]

*grins* Got my order in the mail today to ship off to **********! :D I snagged a few other extras from my present box (I love having one of those!) and have to run to WalMart for some packing stuff. Hopefully I'll get it in the mail today!

*scampers off*

[FaerieGothMommy]

*grins* Got my order in the mail today to ship off to **********! :D I snagged a few other extras from my present box (I love having one of those!) and have to run to WalMart for some packing stuff. Hopefully I'll get it in the mail today!

*scampers off*

ooohhh, whats a present box?

[Kalika]

I was wondering the same thing! :lol:

[WandererInGray]

*laughs* Just a box with a bunch of little things that I've either picked up at various places or gotten as freebies. :D I hate to throw them away so if I can't find someone to give them to right away I'll hold onto them and toss them in with shipments (since I live away from my family) or as gifts for housewarmings that kind of thing. It keeps you from having to scamper for a little gift when you need/want to give one to someone!

I've shipped my box off! It should be there in a week at most!

[Kalika]

That's a really great idea!!! :)

[Lady Jade]

*laughs* Just a box with a bunch of little things that I've either picked up at various places or gotten as freebies. :D I hate to throw them away so if I can't find someone to give them to right away I'll hold onto them and toss them in with shipments (since I live away from my family) or as gifts for housewarmings that kind of thing. It keeps you from having to scamper for a little gift when you need/want to give one to someone!

I've shipped my box off! It should be there in a week at most!


I do this too!!! I thought I was being stingy doing it that way though, LOL

[Lady Jade]

I'm kind of computer illiterate. My beloved husband (the computer geek who is currently forcing me to use linux) promises to get around to it one of these days. . .
-Hastings

I dunno how to link you to it, but there's plenty of pics and offers for avatars etc around

[WandererInGray]

I do this too!!! I thought I was being stingy doing it that way though, LOL

*giggles* I see it more as being prepared. Don't really use it for *big* gifts, like birthdays or weddings. But I have been known (when I have money) to see something for someone and I'll just go ahead and buy it and hold onto it until it's time for their birthday or whatever. :D

There is absolutely nothing wrong with regifting, so long as you make sure you don't give it back to the person who gave it to you, or to someone they know well where they may end up seeing it! :lol:

[FaerieGothMommy]

*giggles* I see it more as being prepared. Don't really use it for *big* gifts, like birthdays or weddings. But I have been known (when I have money) to see something for someone and I'll just go ahead and buy it and hold onto it until it's time for their birthday or whatever. :D

There is absolutely nothing wrong with regifting, so long as you make sure you don't give it back to the person who gave it to you, or to someone they know well where they may end up seeing it! :lol:

Brilliant idea! I often see things that i fall in love with but end up not using it, or it just being put somewhere! Think i may have to steal your idea now :)

[MoonFaerie]

I'm on my way out to go shopping for my partner. I've had to make a day of it since I have to go out of town to do so. But its ok! I am reeeealllly not complaining.. I get things for myself too.. :D
Hopefully I will be back in time for it to be shipped out this afternoon, if not, first thing in the morning.. yay! heh

MoonFaerie

[Kalika]

Still waiting on mine... but I'll send it out as soon as I get it! ( I love that work uses USPS!)