This seemed like a really nice idea. I’ve only done atc swaps before but this seemed like such a positive and trust enhancing one that I couldn’t just let it be.
I found out about it from Craftlover and I am happy to join this PIF!! I’ve used her words to explain it as I couldn’t do any better.
So, what is it? These are the instructions:
“It’s the Pay It Forward Exchange. It’s based of the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward” where acts or deeds of kindness are done without expecting something in return, just passing it on, with hope that the recipients of the acts of kindness are passed on.
So here’s how it works. I will make and send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment to this post on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange. I do not know what that gift will be yet, and it won’t be sent this month, probably not next month, but it will be sent (within 6 months) and that’s a promise! What YOU have to do in return, then, is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.I will now Pay It Forward to you THREE, I wonder who you will be?! Please, be a PIF You will enjoy it just as much as we do!”And, remember…you have 6 months to get your gifts done!
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September 21, 2007 at 2:57 am
craftlover
I am so glad that you joined this.
Can’t wait to share good things to others, right?
yeah, I can’t wait too.
Have fun!!
September 21, 2007 at 2:59 am
craftlover
I forgot to ask you : can you send me your mailing address (to my email address: lillian dot yanyan dot wong at gmail dot com)
because I need to send you a gift later.
THanks!!
September 21, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Jessica Marie
(I’m overcommitted so I can’t join right now, but it seems like so much fun!)
Thanks for your lovely words about my blog! Tell me – did you make that cuff that’s at the top of your page? It’s gorgeous. That does it – I have to learn to crochet.
March 3, 2008 at 7:09 am
Andrea
I like this idea. I’d like to participate! I’m not a fan of mustard yellow, but anything interesting (frugal is fine) you’d care to send would be appreciated! I’ll post something on my blog to continue the chain in the next week.
March 3, 2008 at 9:05 am
changelingthings
Cool Andrea, You’re in!
March 5, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Cindy Roberts
I would love to participate in your PIF swap! _ I love listening to your podcast too!
March 5, 2008 at 11:06 pm
changelingthings
Hey Cindy! You’re in too! Welcome, Welcome. That’s two down and one to go.
May 2, 2008 at 12:12 am
Episode 11 - The cubby hole in the garden « changelings knit and stitch podcast
[...] Thanks also to Andrea and Cindy who have joined me in the Pay It Forward Swap…some time in the next 6 months you will recieve…a mystery something. There is still one place left – you just have to sign up on my personal blog – Changelingthings [...]