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*The Make Me Over Harajuku! Box*

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*The Make Me Over Harajuku! Box*
Group:♡Harajuku girls♡
Swap Coordinator:SugarVixen (contact)
Swap categories: Kawaii 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:Regional - USA/Canada
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:August 8, 2009
Date items must be sent by:November 30, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Imagine coming home from school or work and a large, brightly decorated package is sitting on your doorstep. You bring the package inside, carefully open it, and gently pull out another amazingly decorated box, Its sparkly, fun, and its weight feels like there are probably lots of treasures waiting inside. You gently set the box down and slowly open it. Inside there is so much brightly colored, fun, sparkly goodness you actually gasp and your boyfriend asks you what the problem is!

This should be your reaction when you receive your Harajuku Girl Dream Box!

Here is what you will be doing for your partner:

Get an empty shoe box (a larger one like that adult size sneakers or heels would come in, or any other substantial size box or container that you would like to use for this. I’ve actually seen little single drawers at Wal*mart & target that would probably be so rad to use too) Decorate the CRAP out of the box with inspiring images, stickers, kawaii goodness, little toys, i dont care, just use your imagination! Make it something that you (and your partner more importantly) would be so proud to display in your room!

Ok, so even more importantly is what is on the inside of the box! We will be filling our partners boxes with GOBS of kawaii, Harajuku inspired goodies! These are items that your partner will be able to use and just about enjoy every day! The possibilities to what you could potentially send are endless! Just fill the box, and please be sure to gift wrap the items to make it super special. Also, please do not duplicate items on the checklist (for example: 3 random accessories. Please do not send 3 pins or 3 keychains). As far as sending clothing, I would like to recommend making sure that what you pick out has stretch to it. I would like everyone to list what size they normally take so your partner can pick something nice out for you accordingly! If you are a good seamstress and would like to make more then one of your items, feel free to do so! Just make sure everything you are placing in your box is something that you would love to receive!

The Checklist for the box (in parenthesis are some ideas, but not by any means guidelines, for you):

  • 1 article of clothing (t-shirt, tutu skirt, tank top, tunic/mini dress..)
  • 2 hair accessories (bows, clips, headbands, bobbles...)
  • 1 clothing accessory (lacey gloves, a scarf, thigh high stockings with bows, knee-high socks, a kitty ear hat, stockings…)
  • 2 pieces of jewelry (…I hope you really don’t need me to give you examples here..)
  • 3 random accessories (sunglasses, phone charms, key chains, pins…)
  • 1 tote bag or reusable shopping bag
  • 2 handmade items (amigurumis, charms, change purse, whatever!)
  • 3 glamifying items (fake eyelashes, make-up rhinestones, a fancy blush brush, bright eye shadows, make-up grade glitter, nail polish…)
  • 3 kawaii items (stickers, stationary, the usual. Anything is fair game)

If you want to add more, you're more then welcome! Also ~ if you have something that you just totally wont use (like if you don't wear sunglasses) feel free to make a note below so your partners $ can go to something for you that you will really love!

Basically, by the time your partner adorns themselves with everything you have placed in this box, they should look like they are ready to walk around the streets of Harajuku for the day! Be aware that this is going to be a rather expensive swap. So if you cannot handle that, please do not join! You should be spending around $50 on your partner for this swap. Because of the expense of this swap, I am not making the post date until the end of NOVEMBER. That way, it is like putting aside about $15 a month for this swap. Also, due to the weight of the package, I am going to make this a US/Canada only swap (if anyone else would like to host an international one, they are more then welcome to copy the idea!!).

Everyone in the group is pre-qualified to join in on this :)

  • Please post what size you would prefer for your partner below.

  • If anyone has any suggestions for this, feel free to list them below

image above is of my good friend Amy, aka Shrinkle! lmao, no she doesn't know I'm using this and probably wouldnt be suprised I have pictures of her saved on my computer because she has pictures of my butt saved on hers. hahaha

Discussion

marcsgrl 07/29/2009 #

I would love to join this swap but I am in Canada. I doubt there would be much interest from people here so I guess I am out of luck. Oh well I was going to go spend crazy on this one since it had a long due date.

SugarVixen 07/29/2009 #

i could probably make this US/Canada :) I've always found that shipping to canada isnt too much off from US

provadia 07/30/2009 #

Amazing swap! I'm soooo in! :)

marcsgrl 07/30/2009 #

I would totally join if you add Canada to the list.

Jembogawa 07/30/2009 #

Bah, stupid England being so far away and so bloody expensive :P looking forward to seeing everyones flickr photos for this one and seeing what you girlies come up with ^-^

CalizonaDesigns 07/30/2009 #

I'm so in! I'll watch until I get closer, man, this is addicting and I fill up quickly! :)

CalizonaDesigns 07/30/2009 #

Oh, size 4 for the bottoms, and about a medium for tops. :)

whatsherface 07/30/2009 #

This was pretty much what I did for my swap with rossi, i got a big box, decorated it and filled it up. It was about $20 bucks to ship from Canada to the states, not too bad. So Ive joined, but let me know if your not going to allow it to be canada and i will drop from the swap.

tothegoodtimes 07/30/2009 #

!i am ridiculously in love with this swap idea! if you make it US/CANADA - that would totally make my day! will check back to see if that happens & if it does, i'll join asap :)

marcsgrl 07/30/2009 #

I am so happy that you added Canada. For sizes I need XL thanks to my boobs. LOL I don't wear a lot of stockings but I love knee highs for those just womens 8-10. For any type of bottom it will have to be an XL or 14. As for the jewelry I would love anything except for earrings since my ears won't hold a pierce. I think that's it. Thanks again for letting Canada in. :)

somethingblue 07/31/2009 #

I really want to join this swap but $50 is a lot of money for someone to spend. I wish I had you ladies' disposable income! Going to see if I can budget enough to make this one work.

tothegoodtimes 07/31/2009 #

thanks so much for making it usa/canada :)

for t-shirts i like a size M for comfort. i don't mean to sound picky but i never wear sunglasses 'cause i am blind without my glasses :P, nor do i wear scarves or gloves. other than that - i'm game :)

i'm excited! this will be like x-mas in november ^_^

Cupcakexcore 07/31/2009 #

YAY I am so excited! I wear size medium/size 6. I also do not wear gloves or scarves. It doesn't get that cold here. $50 is a lot, but imagine getting a $50 package made special for you in return! Imagine how happy you can make someone else too! I can't wait!!!!

SugarVixen 07/31/2009 #

well $50 over 4 months isnt so bad, ya know? i mean think of how much we all spend on combined swaps anyway. ha! i mean i put $40 in shipping almost every week as it is :P I guess I'm lucky enuff to have a job that lets me do this kinda thing.

But oh! I wear a Small :)... I was telling @provadia the other night that was losing sleep over someone buying me a kawaii maternity shirt. lmao!!! I SO NEVER want to wear a maternity top. bahahaha

P.S. - I made it US & Canada if you didnt notice.

P.P.S - I just bought some presents for this today XD!

SugarVixen 07/31/2009 #

Oh and yea, if you guys wanna list some stuff you wouldn't really use, go for it :)! Just make sure to read up on the comments before you put your partners box together. I dont really wear gloves or heavy scarves either. I was thinkin about like those "Sceney-weeney" scarves, n I saw a rad pair of lace biker gloves the other day I realllllly wanted!

marcsgrl 07/31/2009 #

I will pretty much use anything but tights or hose. I bought things for this today. Not even stuff from the list but extras. I can totally budget for $50 I will just buy over several months. Plus November is my birthday month so I can get away with more. :)

nadithings 08/ 1/2009 #

this swap sounds Fabulous! ....

synchronixe 08/ 1/2009 #

girls, I'm so jealous of everyone who participates in this swap! I would totally join if someone hosted a european version of this one...

debbiesw 08/ 1/2009 #

me too

Cupcakexcore 08/ 1/2009 #

I just got the CUTEST kawaii item to go in my box. It's not so bad if you add things as you find them, I cannot wait till I see who I am sending to so I know what they like XD way I am excited to a slightly unhealthy level lol :P

Decoralovely 08/ 2/2009 #

I am absolutely estatic about this swap! I joined the group because I had to be in this swap and hell for minute there I was starting to think I was the only decora on this site Dx I've already started scoping the good for this swap, and decorating a box x3 (the one who is my partner should know Im a hefty girl and Im sizing in the xlarge or 16/17range)

lolita 08/ 2/2009 #

This has to be the BEST swap ever!! :D I'm super excited!..I'm a size small. I don't gloves or sunglasses. I love cute t-shirts and tops. I don't mean to sound picky, but I prefer tights and leggings rather than stockings and knee-high socks. I can't wait to see whose my partner so I can start decorating my box XD Thanks for hosting this FAB swap @SugarVixen!!

SugarVixen 08/ 2/2009 #

Bawww I'm soooo happy you guys are excited about this swap! If it turns out well we'll have to do a #2 :D! I may host an int'l one if theres enough interest in it..

I'm so stoked for the partner date so I can know who I'm sending to as well!! Oooh November, you are going to be a good month. hehe! I just picked up something SO AMAZING (and it was expensive so i really hope my partner will love it) and I really wanna say what it is but I wont. lol! I'm glad to hear you guys are having so much fun with this already and partners havnt even been assigned. lmao!

somethingblue 08/ 4/2009 #

I think I'm going to be able to budget so that I can join this swap!!

I am a curvy girl and wear a size L/XL in tee shirts. Please do not send me juniors clothes in those sizes...they will probably not fit. Hope this isn't TMI, but my boobs are 40 D...so I need some room to accommodate them, please! I'd rather you didn't try to purchase bottoms for me as there is a higher chance that they will not fit. Also, please no thigh-highs or tights. Thank you!

provadia 08/ 7/2009 #

Yay! So here are my sizes: Medium! In everything! Lol:) Would love anything! Scarves and gloves are welcome here and super oversized sunglasses! Thanks in advance! I'm soooo excited! & @SugarVixen - I know what it is;) hehe.

lovetherain 08/ 7/2009 #

Ahh... wish I could join. It sounds awesome! Unfortunately I really have to watch my spending right now. Esp. since hubby and I are looking to buy a house. Hopefully you can host this again sometime in the future :-) Have fun everyone!

priscillabrunson 08/ 8/2009 #

I love this swap! This will be my second scavenger swap. my sizes are M/L and I like pretty much anything. Okay no neon colors that's about it.

rainbowdaze 08/ 8/2009 #

OMG this sounds amazing! Please, please send a group message out reminding the last day to sign up, I'm at my 20 swap limit and have this on my watch list =o)

somethingblue 08/ 9/2009 #

I wanted to note that I really don't wear makeup, so feel free to be creative when you send the "glamifying" items, or even trade those 3 items for 3 in the other catergories or random items you think I would like. I would positively DYE if you sent me some Manic Panic or Special Effex hair dye!!! (haha, get the pun?) I don't know if you can send that in the mail or not...but I would love it!

Cupcakexcore 08/ 9/2009 #

I got most stuff for this swap...there is no way I am getting this sent out at only $50 LOL someone is getting VERY spoiled! Wait it looks like we all are :) Oh why does the 12th seems so far away...I wanna know who I get to spoil!

SugarVixen 08/ 9/2009 #

yea @cupcakexcore i bought 4 things and spent $60 already. lol

@somethingblue --- if you need hair color, let me know. i'm a hair dresser and can get you WAY better color then manic panic :P

marcsgrl 08/ 9/2009 #

I am going shopping sometime this week. I am so excited now that I have my partner. Time to go crazy. :)

Cupcakexcore 08/ 9/2009 #

OMG YAY I am so happy! THANK YOU marcsgrl for having such an amazing full profile :) Makes it easier to have every item be from your profile :) Loving it

SugarVixen 08/10/2009 #

ohmigosh i know! OH LOLITAAAA!!! You're getting SO spoiled wait till you see just what I got for you today O_O! @provadia knowwwss ;)

adoluxia 08/10/2009 #

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn how did i miss this T^T by just a few days too... pulls hair

lolita 08/15/2009 #

Oh, oh, oh, oh!! I really, really, really can't wait to see what you got for me SugarVixen!!!!! squeals XD

I went shopping today and found some cute stuff that my partner will LOVE!! teehee I've already went over $50 but it'll be SO worth it knowing that it'll make my partner super duper happy :D Oh man, I think I need a bigger box for all the cuteness since the top cover won't close without the stiff popping out :P lol

Cupcakexcore 09/ 1/2009 #

wait...your partner is ME!!! YAY I am so excited....I have lots together for this box, but I just keep adding more. I think I would have a hard time doing only $50. Glad I am not the only one! YAY

marcsgrl 09/23/2009 #

You are my partner so now I am super duper excited!!!!! I am having the same problem I have already spent over $50 on my package. I hope my partner loves it all.

Cupcakexcore 10/ 3/2009 #

LMAO haha!! cute cute <3

whatsherface 11/ 4/2009 #

Im almost ready to close up this box and send it off! I had so much fun and I found stuff my partner will really like :) I cant wait!

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