How to Hide a Friendship Bracelet Stash
A little thought goes a long way ✦
Remember: Swiftstash is a trade. If you take a bracelet, bring one to leave behind so the stash can keep going.
How to Hide a Great Stash
Hiding a friendship bracelet is easy, but a little thought goes a long way. The best friendship bracelet stash spots are safe, dry, easy enough to find with a good clue, and tucked somewhere that won’t cause problems for people or property.
Already have your spot picked out? Add a friendship bracelet stash to the map and leave a clue for the next hunter.
Pick a Good Location
Choose a safe, public place where people are allowed to be.
Good spots for a friendship bracelet stash might include parks, public walkways, outdoor shopping areas, public art areas, or other places people can visit without trespassing.
Avoid anywhere that requires someone to climb, cross barriers, enter restricted areas, walk into traffic, disturb landscaping, or access private property without permission.
The goal is a fun hunt, not an obstacle course. 🫶
Keep It Dry
Please protect the bracelet from rain, sprinklers, humidity, and the general chaos of being outdoors.
A few easy options:
- a small Ziploc bag
- a reusable waterproof pouch
- a small plastic container with a secure lid
- inexpensive favor bags or zippered pouches that can handle the weather
Cute is great. Waterproof is better.
You Don't Need to Add Anything Else
The bracelet is enough.
You do not need to include a card, instructions, gift, or anything else with your stash.
If you want to add a little note, go for it. Something simple like “You found me!” or “Take one, leave one” can be fun, but it’s completely optional.
Hide It, Don't Bury It
Your friendship bracelet stash should be tucked away enough to make the clue fun, but it shouldn’t require digging, moving rocks, damaging plants, taking things apart, or reaching somewhere unsafe.
Think hidden in plain sight, not buried treasure.
Write a Helpful Clue
Your clue should make someone look around a little without making the stash impossible to find.
A good clue might reference:
- a nearby landmark
- a bench, sign, sculpture, tree, mural, or other visible feature
- what the stash is near, under, beside, or behind
- something distinctive about the area
You want that satisfying “I FOUND IT!” moment, not forty minutes of wandering in circles. 😄
Drop the Pin Carefully
Place the map pin as accurately as you can.
The clue can do some of the work, but the pin should get someone close enough that they’re looking in the right area.
Think About the Next Person
Before you leave, ask yourself:
Would I feel comfortable coming here to look for this?
If the answer is yes, you’re probably in good shape.
Then add your stash to the app and let the hunt begin. ✨
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