SWL ~ Themes in an envie; 7 deadly sins

Let's keep this series going :)

This time theme in an envie is... Seven Deadly Sins

For this round you will choose 5 out of 7 deadly sins and include something that resembles that sin in your envelope. The minimum 5 you choose must be all different, you can't just send 12 things of Wrath for example. You must send a minimum of 15 items too, so you will be using multiple items for some sins to make up 15 pieces. It is senders choice!

This is fun and not to be taken seriously. The items you choose can be very loosely related to the sin. Think of it as a scavenger hunt!

Seven Deadly Sins

• Wrath

• Greed

• Sloth

• Pride

• Lust

• Envy

• Gluttony

Examples of how to use this in your envelope - These are examples only and you don't have to use these! You can make up your own.

• Wrath; Anger - Red ephemera - Fiery themes - A list of things that make you angry - Anything that represents wrath - Lions

• Greed; Candy or drink sachets - Recipe cards and lists - List of your favourite foods - Stationery/ephemera containing foods - Pigs - Paper money - Money & Casino themes - Fashion/Beauty/Make up themes

• Sloth; The animal Sloth - Resting/Bed themes - Snails - "Zzzz" - Empathy - Laziness

• Pride; Peacocks - Lions - Red, Gold and Royal blue

• Lust; Hearts & Love - Valentines themes, Cupid, etc - Red & Pink, Vampires

• Envy; Green & silver, Snakes, A list of things you are envious of, jealousy, The quote "turning green with Envy", Witches, The symbol of the Wicked Witch + Red Apple

• Gluttony; Similar to Greed. Candy/snacks, tea and hot drinks, Gum balls/Ice cream/Candy themes, A list of junk foods you like, Fast food

It does not have to be expensive to post & can be a flat envelope of different paper ephemera a minimum of 1 ounce. The type 3 is for handmade goods including mail art/decorated envie, or those that wish to send packages.

Ideas include; notecards, memos, atcs, cut outs, smashbook and junk journal items, every ephemera, postcards, stickers, embellishments, used stamps, rubber stamped images, ATC blanks, die cuts, craft paper/stock paper, stationery, handmade envelopes, mail art supplies, letter sets, sticky notes, ribbon, beads, mixed media items, rub-ons, paper ephemera, vintage items, photographs, candy, tea or hot drink sachets, small trinkets, bookmrks, gifts, the list is endless.

Sticking to theme send your partner an envelope full of items of your choice. How you interpret it is up to YOU. Please try and choose a variety of item, not all the same item but fitting with the same theme. The minimum is 15 pieces. Please send only attractive things, papers/ephemera/craft items must be nice, not rubbish. Items you send could be used for mail art, paper projects, smash journalling/junking, ATC's, collections, etc so must be nice. You are also welcome to get creative and come up with cool ideas to send any other items that are not paper related if it fits theme. One piece counts as ONE, so you can't send for example 12 postcards and call it done, that's wrong.

Minimum 2 handmade but this must be profile based [e.g ATC's if your partner likes them]

Try and decorate your envie with your chosen theme. Even a sticker is fine.

Although should be cheap and flat to post, as it is not a huge swap, please don't send the minimum possible; try & make your partner happy, and send a nice, decent sized swap for the requirements. Please try and FILL your envie.

ENJOY :]