PS-USA: Surprise Ball

Have you seen the cool swap @btbeth is hosting? If not, clickity click here.

Let's do it - but with a few adult-friendly changes!

The Swaparoo in a Nutshell

• Create a surprise ball for your partner Look at the tutorials in this clickity click link. You'll need crepe paper and goodies.

• Use at least two different colors of crepe paper More is great, but two colors at least to make the unraveling interesting.

• Enclose at least 5 small gifts for your partner in your surprise ball Unlike the original swap, your gifts will be aimed at an adult. Craft items, jewelry, a shot glass... it's all good, as long as it's something that an adult would like. In other words, no toys.

• Size should be around the size of a softball/grapefruit/large orange. Yeah, I know - balls aren't that big in real life. Sometimes life just ain't fair.

• Decorate the front of the ball in some form or fashion Nobody likes plain balls. Nobody.

• No food or tea It's summertime - food will probably melt, and tea is just unimaginative.

• Be sure to package these well and include your Swap-Bot Nickity-Nick-Nick and the name of the swap (you know, in case someone isn't sure why they're getting a ball in the mail...).

Now you can start this thing early if you'd like as it's not a profile-based swap.

The Pesky Little Ratings Rules

Late swaps on your dash? You're out. Problem swapper? You're out. Recent 3s? Yeah, you guessed it - you're out. And don't even bother if you have a 1. One caveat: if you have a retaliatory 1 or an unfair 1 from a swaplifter, PM me with the deets. I know not everyone out there is nice!