Who wants to SWAP?
SWAP stands for Share With a Pal. Be a part of our Swap Sensation and start collecting SWAP Pins from around the country. It's fun and it's free!

If you are a troop leader or group leader, use our group SWAP directions.

Here's what you do:

1. Make a hat pin swap. You can design your own or make one of ours. If you design your own and we use it on the site we will send you a free gift.

2. Put your first name, city, state and age on your swap. You can do this by gluing a small piece of paper on the back or by making a small flag to hang from the pin.

3. For each SWAP, you will need a self-addressed stamped envelope. (This is an envelope with your address in the middle and a stamp in the corner.) Children may have their SWAPs sent c/o their teachers or leaders. Your address will never be used for any other purpose. For more information read our privacy statement.

4. Send your SWAP and your self-addressed stamped envelope to
   
   MakingFriends SWAPs
   7 Dogwood Road
   Kings Park, NY 11754

5. You may send as many SWAPs as you want in one envelope or box but each SWAP must have its own self-addressed stamped envelope.

Please note: If you do not send a self-addressed stamped envelope, you will not receive a SWAP in return.

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SWAPs can be very inexpensive. Make Nature SWAPS for just pennies.

You don't have to spend a lot of time making SWAPs but it's always nice to put extra creativity into your idea like our clever Tic Tac Toe SWAPs.

The best SWAPs will tell something about the person who makes them. SWAP Bags are the perfect example of this. They contain a piece of your world to share with someone else.

Special interest SWAPS are a terrific way to personalize your SWAPing. Sports Ball Pins are great for athletes.

Seasonal or holiday pins
can add to your celebrations. Make them educational like Mini Beach Scene SWAPs and you've got a winning project!

Lots more ideas on our hat pin swap page.