{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"hand-lettered-recipe-card-exchange","title":"A hand-lettered recipe-card exchange","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-12","modifiedOn":"2026-10-12","reviewAfter":"2027-04-12","collection":"creative","setting":"anywhere","label":"Creative things to do together","tags":["creative","creative","hand","lettered","recipe","card","exchange"],"description":"Letter the key steps, add a small illustration and trade a copy. Each person brings one recipe they have actually made and a few blank cards.","answer":"Letter the key steps, add a small illustration and trade a copy. Each person brings one recipe they have actually made and a few blank cards. Include ingredient quantities and substitutions people have tested rather than untried claims.","duration":"Suggested: 60–90 minutes","budget":"Use existing materials; agree on extras first","budgetDetail":"Use existing materials; agree on extras first. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}