TH Style Whimsy Pocket

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Swap Homepage:	http://www.flickr.com/groups/tim-holtz-addicts/
Group:	Tim Holtz Addicts
Swap Coordinator:	Lishmo (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges
Number of people in swap:	8
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	May 7, 2012
Date items must be sent by:	May 21, 2012
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
This swap is for one TH style Whimsy pocket (filled) sent to one partner. Theme- Vintage. Other than that, sender's choice. I have photos of the one I made on my Flickr and in the TH photo group. The photos show an unfilled pocket. These are not difficult to make, there are just a few steps. 1- Cut a 2.5 - 3 inch piece off an empty paper towel roll. 2- Cover with paper. I used a Ranger Collage glue stick, but anything should do. 3- Flatten. Smush down. A bone folder helps to make it tidy. 4- Pinch one end closed. Staple, tape or glue that end shut. That's your basic pocket. But you need a handle. We'll do that in a minute. You can, if you choose, use tissue tape along the top of pocket and fold over the top to neaten top edge, but you don't have to. I did and you can see a photo of that in group photos. Do that before adding handle. 5- Poke or punch small holes one on either side of the top of pocket. Use a bit of wire to create a handle. You could also use ribbon for the handle. That's it. Now, decorate your pocket. You can add tissue tape, paper or trim along the bottom of your pocket. You can decorate the top edge as well. And don't forget the front and center. You can keep it simple or embellish to your heart's content. IMPORTANT- Fill Pocket! You need to tuck some TH/TH style goodness in your pocket. TH embellishments, die cuts, small tags, whatever you like. This should give you shoppers and hoarders something to do with your new stuff. :) Two weeks to make and send. Make it nice and have fun. Remember, this is for a filled whimsy pocket. My photos show an unfilled pocket. The pocket I made is 3 inches wide and not quite 3 inches long. Some paper towel rolls though are 2.5 inches wide. Just use what you have.

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Lishmo 04/25/2012 #

I seem to have forgotten how to add a photo. I blame the cough medicine.

I have photos on my Flikr and in TH group photos.

NaughtyElf 04/26/2012 #

Could you also use vintage style seam binding or ribbon for the handle too? I made one in a Shabby style once and we used ribbon didn't know if that would work here too. Love this idea these are so much fun to make.

Lishmo 04/26/2012 #

Of course you can use ribbon or seam binding! So good to see you around again Sherie.

iGirlZoe 04/26/2012 #

I'll add your Flickr pic on once I get home Cynthia. ;-)

iGirlZoe 04/26/2012 #

I'll add your Flickr pic to the swap when I get home Cynthia. :-)

Lishmo 04/26/2012 #

Thanks Zoe. :)

Kattera22 04/26/2012 #

watching for now... love this idea though, yours looks great!!!!!

darcilena 04/30/2012 #

Ohhh come on Kat, I just made one tonight and it was super easy! It's so cute. I may have to twist your rubber arm!! LOL!

darcilena 04/30/2012 #

I just noticed it said a" Vintage Theme" and I made a TH style pocket b/c the title of the swap is "TH Style Whimsy Pocket". And I guess I was going by the pic you had on Flickr!! ;)

Can I send the TH pocket and send vintage goodies inside or remake another one that is a Vintage Theme?... I'd love to do a Vintage pocket with a lace handle and send all Vintage goodies... let me know I still have time to make a Vintage Pocket. No Worries as I get confused often!! That'll teach me for having two kids 1 year apart and no sleep for 3 years!!!

darcilena 04/30/2012 #

Yeah Sherie is back...I also have a envie for you, just getting it ready for the mail this week!

Great to see ya, love your swaps!!! ;)

Kattera22 04/30/2012 #

Dar you Don't ever want my swaps to get caught up so that my board is empty for a break do you :) lol..... I'm going to see if I can find a roll around here and try it... if it turns out well I'm in. If not... ill just cry haha... darn arm twister you!!!!

Lishmo 04/30/2012 #

No worries, I think your pocket looks great and has that Tim Holtz vintage-y look. :) No need to remake.

Kattera22 04/30/2012 #

Ok Dar your arm twisting worked i Joined... I think i did it :) will post to flickr :D let me know what you think. @lishmo Thank you for hosting a great swap and causing me to try something new... even with @darcilena twisting my arm a bit... :D (always puppling me out of my comfort zone to make my crafting get better) I LOVE THIS GROUP!!!

jfreeman 05/ 1/2012 #

This was so much fun to make. Mine is almost completed already....I'm just playing around with the final touches. Thanks for "pushing" us to think "outside of the box".

Lishmo 05/ 1/2012 #

I am so happy to see so many of you in this swap! Thank you all for joining. :)

NaughtyElf 05/ 5/2012 #

Yay I am back and so very glad to be here too! Thanks guys for all your awesome support! I am making mine this weekend and have so many ideas, I will just have to keep it simple inside my head so it doesn't come out all jumbled! lol These are fun to make I made a "shabby" style one awhile back for a different group here if ya wanna see. Hugs to everyone!

Kattera22 05/ 5/2012 #

@NaughtyElf thanks for the link, your last one is very pretty!!

NaughtyElf 05/ 5/2012 #

Oh thank you so much! I can't wait to get started on this one! :-)

darcilena 05/21/2012 #

Ahhhh! Naughty your pocket is so pretty! I love that huge flower and the seam binding/ribbon! I have to make more and stash them for upcoming swaps, hopefully more here!! So excited to see the one I get in the mail!! My compter cord went missing!! OMgosh! So I can't use my laptop until I get a new one! This is just killing me! I hope it's in MooseJaw where we were on the holiday. Happy Swapping all you!! See you in the mail real soon! ;)

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