Current CoOps and Swaps The list owner assumes no responsibility for transactions conducted between members or non-members both on or off the list, Enter at Your Own Risk!  Copyright Notice!All content provided on this Web site, excluding button icons,  graphics, images, noted original author's works is the copyright of Rebecca Erisch, and is protected by applicable U.S. and international copyright laws. Information may be used for personal use only. Any other use--including display, distribution, modification, republication, reproduction, or transmission--of the content on this Web site is strictly prohibited. Copyright (c) 2005 Rebecca Erisch. All rights reserved.   Hostess Email Address: mailto:BytheHearth@aol.com Swap Name: Annual State Soap Swap--A Decade of Soapnuts! Hostess name: Cheryl Blazek description/items: It is time once again to launch the much anticipated Soapnuts State Soap Swap. You are invited to create a soap that represents an aspect, historical figure or event in your state's history. If you don't want to do one for your current state feel free to pick one of the 49 other available states. price: Return Shipping for Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes--the prices could possibly change as of May 12 but for now they are $8.95 closing date: Sign Ups Close on Saturday, May 10th minimum order/items: Unless we have a large turnout, we will have one group only. In the event of one large group we will split into 2 even groups. Entries are limited to soap--CP, M&P, or whatever process you wish.Soaps need to be a minimum of 2.5 oz. and wrapped. payment methods: Check or money order only for cost of return shipping via USPS Priority Mail only (this is the only shipping method I will use for this swap). payment due date: It is preferable that you send your payment with your swap items but you can always send it separately. But it IS required before your box ships. estimated delivery: Soaps are due to me by Friday, June 20th. They will be repackaged and mailed on Wednesday, June 24th. comments: As you may have noticed there is no information regarding the cost of a swap book. In order to keep costs down and encourage participation the swap book will be mailed to you in one of 3 formats. More info on that after our group is set. Hostess Email Address: skurowski@oh.rr.com swap name: Third Ever Herbal Soap Swap what?: Swap host/hostess name: Sue Kurowski description/items: Once again, it's time to celebrate spring with the inclusion or infusion of herbs into your handmade soap.  Dig out your favorite formulas, create a new formula, include a few (or many!) herbs and plan to share with fellow soapnuts.  This was a very popular swap last year, so sign up soon and ensure your place in the swap. Sorry folks, this is soap only; you may use your choice of colorants, fragrances or essential oils in addition to herbs, but some herbal aspect must be included.  No liquid soap, no melt and pour, please.  Bars must be between 2.5 and 4.5 ounces cured weight to be swapped. We will swap in two increments - 10 or 20.  Please indicate on your sign-up note to me whether you want to be part of the 10 group or the 20 group. You will also be asked to complete a brief and easy questionnaire, and you MUST share your recipe.  If you are afraid of giving away trade secrets, either create a new formula, or watch from afar.  Sorry, no exceptions. price: Please include check or money order to me (or cash if you're the trusting type) with your shipment of soaps in the amount of $12.95.  That will cover return postage, and a nice swap booklet. closing date: All items due to me in Ohio by April 30, 2008 minimum order/items: Send either 10 or 20 soaps, and don't forget the label! payment methods: Check or money order preferred.  I can also take paypal, or cash (see above). payment due date: With the soaps for the swap. estimated delivery: I plan to return ship your selection of soaps on May 5, 2008. comments: The past two swaps have been truly inspiring, IMO.  Please try to join us.  I will announce when all spots for the swap have been filled.  Send a note to me, not the list, to sign up.