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BLoG #C4 Flat Handmade Paper Birds

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BLoG #C4 Flat Handmade Paper Birds
Group:Bird Lovers
Swap Coordinator:AEK7300 (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Handmade  Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:4
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:February 25, 2015
Date items must be sent by:March 4, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This swap is based on a recent forum request...

Make 2 different, flat Paper Birds for 1 partner. These birds should be approximately 4" X 6" or (102mm X 152mm). Size is only a guideline to keep swapping equitable. Birds should be flat or able to be mailed flat; wings and tail can fold out when hung. Birds should not both be alike. All Paper Birds must include some sort of string or ribbon for hanging.

These Birds can be completed using any medium and/or technique alone or in combination for a mixed media effect. Some mediums are decorative papers, paint and inks, pencils and pens, etc...Some techniques are collage, painting, inking, drawing, stamping, stenciling, etc...Please keep in mind that Birds should remain as flat as possible for easy/cost effective mailing; so no large dimensional embellishments.

Refer to swap photo for example and inspiration. Pinterest has many bird outlines that can be printed and traced on cardstock to get started.

This swap is International and Birds are sender's choice. For more personalized Birds, please check partner profile for favorite colors or style....but not required as it's senders choice. Aim to make your partner happy with work you'd want to receive yourself. If item was received and met swap requirements, please rate a 5; Hearts are optional and can be awarded for a personalized piece, extra special work, etc...

Please note: mail overseas routinely takes 2-4 weeks. Communication with your partner is important.

AEK7300 will angel if needed. Anyone who flakes on this swap will be removed from inclusion in future swaps.

Please feel free to ask questions and make suggestions in comments below...

Discussion

AEK7300 02/18/2015 #

Ok, swap watchers... what's holding you back? Don't be intimidated by the swap photo; those are exceptional paper birds, for sure! But yours can be simple... one single shape with no moving parts. There are many bird templates/outlines on Pinterest or Google that you can use to trace. Then it's just coloring and decorating.

isabellasnow 02/19/2015 #

I do plan to join but want to wait 'til I clear my dash a bit. I always seem to be at or pushing 20!

AEK7300 02/19/2015 #

Oh, yay, Kristy! I want to make these so badly, but it's no fun making them for myself. I'm glad you're participating.

AEK7300 02/21/2015 #

Here's a link to a fee template for a flat paper bird:

http://stampington.com/the-shoppe-at-somerset/the-studio/tempting-templates/free-tempting-template-Bird

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