Hi everyone and welcome to the Before 4 Homemade Gift Exchange!!
Please read through everything as there have been a few changes made and I really want to have a fun and stress free time for everyone!!
Here is a link to the aMAYzing Homemade Gift Exchange if you would like to take a look. Also on the first page are links to the other exchanges as well.
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/746406.page
I am so looking forward to this being a fun and wonderful place for you all to visit and have fun!! So let's Begin! ~~~~~~
First and foremost I would like to Thank my very special friend and partner in crime ADWilson!
Without her help and input I would not be able to do these exchanges!
Addy will be by my side and working with me throughout the entire exchange. She will answer questions, help guide the exchange and help keep track as letters and gifts come filing in. I am so touched to have her give up her time in order to ensure that you fellow simmers have the best experience in the exchange possible! Thank you so much Addy!!!!
Here are links to our my pages where you can find our emails under our about me sections if you should need them~
http://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/tanubanuehttp://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/ADWilson
This is a SECRET EXCHANGE. Please do not reveal your buddy until the gifting period. It's always fun to wonder who has who and what they are making!
Comments
IMPORTANT DATES ~
SIGN UPS ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH THROUGH 6 PM (EST) Friday JULY 11TH
(WE WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE LETTERS )
NAMES GIVEN ~ I WILL SEND YOU THE NAME OF YOUR AMAYZING BUDDY BY MIDNIGHT (EST) SATURDAY JULY 12TH. ~~~NAMES WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL ONLY!! MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS IN YOUR ABOUT ME SECTION OF YOUR MYPAGE~~~
CHECK IN ONE ~ PLEASE POST ON THE THREAD ON OR NEAR TUESDAY JULY 15TH TO LET US KNOW YOU RECIEVED YOUR NAME. ALSO LET ONE OF US KNOW ASAP IF YOU NEED IT RESENT!!
CHECK IN TWO ~ WEDNESDAY JULY 30TH ~ JUST A GENERAL CHECK IN TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE DOING OK AND IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ANYTHING OR FORESEE ANY PROBLEMS.
CHECK IN THREE ~ WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13TH ~ YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR GIFT ALMOST READY TO GO AT THIS POINT. MAYBE STILL NEED SOME TOUCH UPS OR PICTURE TAKING.
~~~IMPORTANT~~~IF YOU MISS ONE OF THE ABOVE CHECK INS WITHOUT LETTING US KNOW BEFOREHAND YOU WILL RECIEVE AN EMAIL FROM ONE OF US. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THE EMAIL YOU WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXCHANGE AND NOT RECIEVE A GIFT. THE PERSON WHO HAD YOU WILL BE ASKED IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO GIFT YOUR PERSON INSTEAD. ONLY EXCEPTIONS WILL BE IF YOU LET US KNOW AHEAD OF TIME THAT YOU WILL MISS A DEADLINE.
THE FUN TIME!!! GIFTING DATES!!!!!
GIFTING WILL BE FROM MONDAY AUGUST 18TH TO SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD
IF YOU CANNOT GIFT IN THIS TIME PERIOD LET ONE OF US KNOW ASAP!!
~~~~~RULES~~~~
1. Join the Exchange by posting a letter to your aMAYzing Buddy and Keep it a Secret once you get your name
2. Follow Check in dates
3. You must make at least one HOMEMADE gift for your buddy. This can be a sim or lot or something NOT bought from the store. You may make as many gifts as you would like and you may gift from your buddies wishlist as long as there is one HOMEMADE gift as well. If your gift is picture heavy please link to a different thread.
4. Absolutely NO CC AT All. We have had trouble in the past with people having CC find it's way into their game who do not want it. I have one game with CC that I play and another game folder just for gifting so this does not happen. Please pay attention to this rule as I would hate someone to not be able to use their gift due to CC. We will be custard checking the gifts. IF YOU NEED HELP WITH HOW TO START A CLEAN NO CC GAME PLEASE LET ADDY OR I KNOW AND WE WILL HELP YOU DO THAT.
5. Email will be the ONLY way names are sent. NO mypages.
6. You MUST Gift and Be Gifted. This is an Exchange so that everyone ends up with a HOMEMADE gift in the end
7. Remember what you put in your letter is a guide for your buddy. Please do not get upset if it's not exactly what you wanted. Also please don't stress if you can't make exactly what you are asked to make. Do your best and have fun! It's more important to share simming and friendship!!
8. No rude or mean behavior will be tolerated and if we see it we WILL remove you at our discretion. We are here to have fun and enjoy each others company!
9. DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU CAN'T FOLLOW THROUGH!
10. If ANYTHING comes up, ie: personal, computer problems, etc., Please let one of us know ASAP so we can be sure your buddy gets a gift.
11. If you get a new item or addition to your game please edit your letter and post on the thread that you've changed it so your buddy will be aware.
12. Please check the thread often to see if there is anything you need to know or if your buddy has posted.
13. Please do not quote images as it tends to break the thread. Just remove the picture before commenting.
14. IF YOU HAD SIGNED UP FOR A PREVIOUS EXCHANGE AND DID NOT GIVE A HOMEMADE GIFT YOU WILL NOT BE PAIRED UP IN THIS EXCHANGE. SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS.
15. HAVE FUN!!!!
Please use this form as a guide. Give your buddy as much information as you can to help them make you something that you would enjoy having in your game. Also include any other information you think would be fun for them to have or would help them get to know you a bit. Remember this is a guide and your buddy will do the best they can!
Form~
Username:
Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs I have installed:
I have the following Store Content:
I have the following Worlds:
Some of my favorite Colors are:
I really don't like this Color:
I love to use this set:
I play mostly in this world:
I enjoy this style of build the most:
I really don't want this in my game:
I would like lots of the following sizes:
I enjoy/don't enjoy berry, occult sims, etc.
I would/would not enjoy pets in the household
Other~ (Describe here anything that you would really like.)
If you're having trouble figuring out what to say in your letter try visiting the last Exchange that's linked in the first post for some ideas on what people have said in the past.
Again Have Fun!!!
Letters ~ You can find a link to your Gifting Buddy's letter here ~
AIRIS6962 - Link to Letter
Alitoni - Link to Letter
Angeliii82 - Link to Letter
ArretStrife - Link to Letter
Baxter_milo - Link to Letter
Bookworm742 - Link to Letter
Brennachan - Link to Letter
Brighty - Link to Letter
CelestiAliCat - Link to Letter
Ciane - Link to Letter
Cmbaker16 - Link to Letter
Corettabarajas - Link to Letter
DesiiAnowor - Link to Letter
DolphineQ - Link to Letter
Duyguugudur - Link to Letter
Friendsfan36 - Link to Letter
Illusie - Link to Letter
Laramoonlily - Link to Letter
Leep45508 - Link to Letter
Loobylou1985 - Link to Letter
Loppie1988 - Link to Letter
Marvelissa - Link to Letter
Missy2311 - Link to Letter
MizoreYukii - Link to Letter
MsPrissy88 - Link to Letter
Potterphyle - Link to Letter
Rockleyfamily - Link to Letter
RosieFluxx - Link to Letter
SciFiWarlock - Link to Letter
Shannen - Link to Letter
Skymyst - Link to Letter
Sunsetsorbet - Link to Letter
XxHannelorexX - Link to Letter
YellowJane - Link to Letter
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
The Before 4 Gift Pile...
To: AIRIS6962
From: DolphineQ
Open Me!
No need to Custard check, store gifts
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
NOTE: New Sims were uploaded on August 19th. If you grabbed the earlier versions, please delete them and use these!
To: Alitoni
From: MsPrissy88
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me3!
Custard checked, clean
To: Angeliii82
From: Shannen
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me3!
Custard checked, clean
To: ArretStrife
From: DesiiAnowor & Tanu & Addy
Gift from DesiiAnowor
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Gift from Tanu
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Gift from Addy
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Baxter_milo:
From: Angeliii82
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Bookworm742
From: Skymyst & Tanu
Gifts from Skymyst
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Gifts from Tanu
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me3!
Custard checked, clean
To: Brennachan
From: SciFiWarlock
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me3!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me4!
Custard checked, clean
To: Brighty
From: Missy2311
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: CelestiAliCat
From: Cmbaker16
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me3!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me4!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me5!
Custard checked by Tanu, clean
To: Ciane
From: Alitoni
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Cmbaker16
From: MizoreYukii
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Corettabarajas
From: Loobylou1985
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: DesiiAnowor
From: Marvelissa
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: DolphineQ
From: RosieFluxx
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: Duyguugudur
From: XxHannelorexX
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Friendsfan36
From: ArretStrife
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: Illusie
From: CelestiAliCat
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
More Before 4 Gifts...
To: Laramoonlily
From: Friendsfan36
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Leep45508
From: Loppie1988
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Loobylou1985
From: Leep45508
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Link for house will be added later
To: Loppie1988
From: Corettabarajas
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Marvelissa
From: Baxter_milo
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Missy2311
From: Ciane
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: MizoreYukii
From: Duyguugudur
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: MsPrissy88
From: YellowJane
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Potterphyle
From: Rockleyfamily
Open Me!
Custard checked - found cc on Joffery
Open Me2!
The Maldonado family have been Custard checked, clean
To: Rockleyfamily
From: Bookworm642
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: RosieFluxx
From: Illusie
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me3!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me4!
Custard checked, clean
To: SciFiWarlock
From: AIRIS6962
Peek Here First!
No need to Custard check, pictures of the gift are to be found here
Then, Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Shannen
From: Laramoonlily
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: Skymyst
From: Sunsetsorbet
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
To: Sunsetsorbet
From: Brennachan
Open Me!
Custard checked by Tanu, clean
One pattern in the Greenhouse House
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
One pattern in Strawberry Fields Forever
Open Me3!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me4!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me5!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me6!
Custard checked, clean
One pattern in Two Hippie Chicks and Two Raccoons
To: XxHannelorexX
From: Brighty
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
To: YellowJane
From: Potterphyle
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Open Me2!
Custard checked, clean
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
~~ A Special Gift for a Special Friend ~~
To: rosemow
From: tanubanue
Open Me!
Custard checked, clean
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
Hi Hi!
I hope I'll be able to join, although it won't be right away
I am going to be analyzing my timetable etc......
Luckily I think our holidays start during this period so I can leave it late and make my gift near the end but it'll need thinking over I don't want to let someone down without having a gift, so I need to think over my time planning before committing I hope that's all right, joining late and all!
~YJ~
Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs I have installed: All BUT KPSP!
I have the following Store Content: Way too much to list really. Use what you want. I'll get what I might need.
I have the following Worlds: All! (I know lucky me!)
Some of my favorite Colors are: I love a blue green or a purple blue or a light blue! I love light woods and crèmes. I love a palette of colors as found in nature.
I really don't like this Color: Hmmm, muddied colors? I like colors soft, yet vibrant.
I love to use this set: I love the Bauhaus set with all its fun windows. I think windows are important. I don't need windows from the Bauhaus set in the build. Just think about how window designs mix and match in shape and texture with the rest of their surroundings.
I play mostly in this world: I love Hidden Springs and Sunlit Tides, but I also love Sunset Valley and Riverview and Lunar Lakes, and... build wherever!
I enjoy this style of build the most: I like small and cozy, but not cramped. Modern or contemporary appeal most to me.
I really don't want this in my game: I don't play a lot of far out EA options. I tend to play what you might find in real life.
I would like lots of the following sizes: 20x20 to 40x40. I want to place the lot on a pre-existing empty lot.
I enjoy/don't enjoy berry, occult sims, etc. Some occult I do play occasionally, but not vampires or berry colored sims. Again, if they look like your neighbors, I play them. If not, I probably don't
I would/would not enjoy pets in the household. I enjoy a pet or two now and then, but I tend not to play them much.
Other~ (Describe here anything that you would really like.) What I'd really, really like... is for you to enter a contest and have fun with it. Then share that experience.
Waves to Tanu and Addy and everyone peeking in!
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
Lol You have to work harder to spam like all those empty places and all..... Oh wait that was me! lol
Anyway I hope that's when your holidays fall so you can join. I know you have been super busy right now but I'm also hoping you can work it in somehow. Just get your letter in by July 11th and you'll be good to go!
I had lots of fun at the past Gift Exchanges, so I am up for this. Yay!
For my Secret Buddy:
Hi there .
You're maybe wondering what to make for me. Maybe you already know me, and thus, know what I like. So please see this letter as a pool of infinite ideas, because you can make me anything (apart from making me get up early on weekends!) and I will be excited about it! No pressure, no expectations, just ideas for you to play with and make your own .
So, info about me:
Username: DolphineQ
Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs I have installed: All of them.
I have the following Store Content: I have almost everything from the store. The items I don't have are on my WL, so if you use something I don't have, I will make sure to get it asap.
I have the following Worlds: All of them.
Some of my favorite Colors are: Cream, almost all shades of greens, blues, dusty rose, soft pinks, hot pinks, all pastels. Warm colors are lovely, as are cold.
I'm really easy when it comes to that.
I really don't like this Color: Purple I am not too fond of and brown I don' care for much, unless it's on wood (as in, wouldn't like it on bedding, seats etc.). I generally avoid using those two colors, apart from a few specific shades of them.
I love to use this set: Oi, I can't pick ONE!? Too many sets I love.
Though I am certain that the upcoming Old Mill set combined with the Bakery set, the Edwardian Kitchen set and the Boheme set are going to be my favorites for a long time to come.
I also do love the I the 50's set!
I play mostly in this world: I toodle around in all the worlds, depending on which family I play with. Even a few usermade worlds. When I build however, I tend to prefer building in Sunset Valley or Riverview.
I enjoy this style of build the most: Any. I am easy to please!
I really don't want this in my game: CC. I can't stress that enough. CC is a no-go for me, it's messed up my game once and I don't wanna risk it again.
I would like lots of the following sizes: 10x10, 10x15, 20x30, 30x20, 30x40, 40x40 (for houses) or ANY size, even 60x60, 64x64 (for community).
I enjoy/don't enjoy berry, occult sims, etc.: I don't really have an interest in Berry Sims. Occults I'm a bit iffy about, I do like them, but I very rarely play them.
I would/would not enjoy pets in the household: No pets is probably best for me. Again, I like them, but I never play with them.
Other info: I would really like you to have fun. Go nuts and be really creative, make me something that YOU think is fun and that you think I'd get some good laughs out of.
I always have a need for a fresh supply of male Sims (*cough*), fun houses, quirky houses, fancy houses, HUGE mansions, tiny lots (10x10 or 10x15), lovely community lots and so one are always a hit and so are female Sims with a spunky personality and a good background story.
I'm really easy to please, the thought alone that YOU spent time and effort on making me something is what matters to me, so what ever you come up with will be greatly treasured .
:thumbup: Thanks Tanu! I hope so
Like Tanu says, if this works with your schedule (Hope! Hope! Hope!) then please get your letter in by July 11th and all is good :thumbup:
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
Now, I know that you won't be my gifter this time, but I just wanted to say that I am really happy you were last time. Those dudes... UHLALALA! *waggles brows*.
And DAT house! .
We're gonna have a blast again, I can't wait to get started .
I'll try and send a email if I can!
Welcome Ciane and DolphineQ
Lovely to see both of you!!
GLAD you are able to join this one
Once again it shall be LOTS of fun!!
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
Hi Franconia! And welcome!! You don't need to send an email all you need to do is write your letter to join! But if you ever have any questions or need any help you are always welcome to email us. Looking forward to seeing your letter!!!
Username: sunsetsorbet
Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs I have installed: all except for Fast Lane
I have the following Store Content: my list can be found here. (Everything I don't own is on my wishlist, if that makes it any easier to tell what I have and don't have.)
I have the following Worlds: all
Some of my favorite Colors are: turquoise, coral, anything tropical
I really don't like this Color: anything too dark & dreary (the exception would be if you made a lot to fit into Midnight Hollow)
I love to use this set:
⭐ Currently I'm liking mixing and matching bohemian stuff, like: Bohemian Garden, Drifter's Desire, Boho Vintage Women's Collection, maybe the new tea set coming out in July, etc).
⭐ I, of course, love the tropical beach sets: Island Escape Compilation, Surf's Up Sun and Fun Collection, Beach Bummin', Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep)
⭐ I love the natural yet modern vibe of One With Nature
I play mostly in this world: I try and switch it up. I use Riverview a lot for building. I like the scenery in Isla Paradiso and Sunlit Tides. I really love the eco-friendly theme of Aurora Skies. I also really love Hidden Springs, with the 'mysterious' green townies and resort town type theme.
I enjoy this style of build the most: I like modern with natural elements mixed in. Something more eclectic would be really fun too!
I really don't want this in my game:
⭐ I don't want any CC.
⭐ I don't like playing families that are too large. I like 1-2 kids when my sims have babies. So, none of that LTW to have 5 kids.
I would like lots of the following sizes: Anything, but try and avoid the biggest size lots that can cause lag.
I enjoy/don't enjoy berry, occult sims, etc. I normally play human sims with realistic skin tones, but if you want to make a background story that involves something different that's fine too. (I do also love the green sims in Hidden Springs.)
I would/would not enjoy pets in the household I don't normally play pets, but if I do have them in a household, I like for there to be at least two so they can keep eachother's socials up. (Maybe I should give horses another shot, I don't think I've played with much since when Pets first came out.)
Other~ (Describe here anything that you would really like.)
⭐ I love gardening in the game, so some parks or other community lots with harvestables, especially newer ones hidden on them would be amazing.
⭐ All sorts of community lots! Community lots of any theme! Especially if they fill some sort of gap for things are missing from our sims' worlds. 8) Or even makeovers of existing community lots to add goodies from other EPs/SPs/store sets.
⭐ I keep thinking about about wanting a hippie commune, but I'm not really sure how to build it. (You don't have to make me this. It's just an idea I've had in my head for awhile. Maybe I'll go put in a request from the DNA team to build it. )
⭐ A cabin hidden nature, with room for horses somewhere on the property
⭐ Surprise me! Surprise Me! Surprise Me!
⭐ Here are some older lists I wrote if you want to take a look at those for more ideas of things I like: Unofficial Wishlist, Sunny Day's Gift Exchange, Holiday Homemade Gift Exchange
(no ts3 wishlist, because I own the store)
Username:loobylou1985
Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs I have installed: All of them
I have the following Store Content:I Now have all the sets, as I was attacked with the Bahaus set and well I have now found individual items I do not own and these are on my wishlist.
I have the following Worlds: All of them :oops:
Some of my favorite Colors are: dark purples, pinks blues
I really don't like this Color: yellow and brown
I love to use this set: any outdoor set, such as grandpa's grove, bohemian garden, also the bakery and I am planning on getting the new set as I absolutely love everything about it
I play mostly in this world: hidden springs and lucky palms although I chop and change really between all worlds to suit my mood
I enjoy this style of build the most: I love Victorian builds and cottages, especially English cottages
I really don't want this in my game: anything too bright or overly modern
I would like lots of the following sizes: any size is fine with me
I enjoy/don't enjoy berry, occult sims, etc. I would not really like berry sims or elders apart from that all are fine
I would/would not enjoy pets in the household: pets are fine
Other~ (Describe here anything that you would really like.)
I really like farms, stone buildings, witches, families would be nice no larger than 4
Also I have attempted a bakery myself but can not get one to work
I hope my letter is okay and I would just like to check I am on holiday on the 3rd check in date, I am meant to have Wi-Fi but if I do not will I be okay to check in on the 15th August upon my return?
Yes, you will be fine for the check in. Addy or I will make sure you are checked in for that one. Thank you for letting us know early. We really appreciate it!