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INT'L~New to Chunky Pages~Wishlist Theme Swap #1

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INT'L~New to Chunky Pages~Wishlist Theme Swap #1
Swap Coordinator:MamaD (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Themed  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:17
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 27, 2009
Date items must be sent by:February 27, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Another "New to this Craft" Swap!!

If you have wanted to "try" your hand at a Chunky Page but were afraid too, here is your chance!! This will be a series so as not to get too overwhelmed!!

The series will take place over several months. At the end, you should have enough pages to make a nice book.

The Swap Info:

  • The swap is open to all-so be prepared for the possibility of sending overseas.
  • You will make 2 pages for 1 partner from your partners choice of themes.
  • After signing up for the swap, you will be required to go under the "comments" section here, and post your "Wishlist" of 3 different general themes that you would like to receive (similar to the Wishlist tag game)
  • NOTE on your Wishlist: please use generic themes (i.e. "Birds" as opposed to "New Guinea's bird of paradise")
  • After partners are assigned, you will check the comments section to see which themes your partner is interested in, and make 2 pages for 1 partner based on one of their theme choices.
  • Pages MUST be 4 1/2" x 4" on HEAVY paper (must be able to withstand all the embellishments).
  • You must be willing to accept PM's from your partner in case they have any questions regarding making your pages.
  • Themes NOT allowed (in order to not offend anyone who might not be comfortable making these) Any religious (includes ALL religions) theme or nudity.

The Other Stuff It is very important that you stick to the page size guidelines. The pages should be 4.5 inches across and 4 inches down with 0.5 inches free to the left of the page for binding. Failure to do this will get you a 3 rating. A page that can't be uniformly bound into a book at the end of the series is of no use to your partner.

You must have a rating of 4.9 or above with no recent no-sends. Please have 5 completed and rated mail swaps. I reserve the right to ban anyone who I feel might be a problem swapper without giving an explanation as to why you were banned!!

My expectation on ratings is a 5 for on time chunky pages that meet the size, page number and other requirements; a 3 for late, too small, or pages not up to page requirements; a 1 for no pages at all!

I will start the next series about a week or so before the next one is scheduled to end. You will have a month to complete your pages, so hopefully this should be plenty of time!

Any questions or if I have left anything out, please let me know. If you are "unsure" about chunky pages, I will list a brief summery down below in the comments section.

I am definately NOT an expert on these, but know of several others who have mentioned they were "scared to try these too"!!

Discussion

MamaD 01/14/2009 #
  • Please do not make your card just on flimsy cardstock, it needs to have a "thicker base". I've been using "re-cycled" cereal boxes, etc, as a base, then cover it with pattern paper. Make sure the "back page" is covered with paper also!
  • The pages should be "heavily" embellished with ribbons, buttons, tags, charms, etc..etc..
  • The pages should be embellished to the extent that (when bound) the book does not close. If it does, than it isn't "chunky" enough!
  • THIS swap requires the book to be 4.5" (across) and 4" (up and down).
  • Also, do NOT forget to leave .5" on the left hand side so that the book can later be bound.
  • Do NOT punch holes, etc. in left hand margin for binding, not everyone binds their books the same way.
  • Please use GOOD glue, as you would hate for your embellishments to fall off!!
  • On the back, you will NOT put heavy embellishments for this swap. However, you WILL put your name and information on the the page. Similar to an ATC!
  • If you are still un-sure, please ask, or do a flickr or google search. Chunky page info is one site.
MamaD 01/14/2009 #

My wishlist for pages:

  • Nursery Rhymes
  • Fairy Tales
  • Vintage
naynay 01/14/2009 #

I will give it a try.

Wishlist:

Patriotic (American)

Vintage Science

Historical figures (presidents, explorers, scientists, military etc. )

kupkake 01/14/2009 #

Does both sides have to be embellished?

HelenJoy 01/14/2009 #

I'd love to try this!! My list is: - Vintage - Clocks/Time -Cats

NymphetMaggot 01/14/2009 #

My wishlist:

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Oriental

Faeries

MamaD 01/14/2009 #

No kupkake..just one side. The other will have your info (like on an ATC).

kupkake 01/14/2009 #

Ohhh! Thank you! I was thinking...man o man that is going to be one heck of a chunky book! :) Have this on my watchlist! :)

HeideC 01/15/2009 #

My wishlist :
Seasons (winter, spring, fall, etc)
Angels
Hedgehogs

HelenJoy 01/15/2009 #

Thanks for the notes on How To, as well. i have been looking at a few tutorials and yours are very helpful!

Amy528 01/17/2009 #

I'm excited to try these! My themes:

travel

books/reading

nature

naynay 01/20/2009 #

I need to drop from this swap. Sorry.

fevervignettes 01/21/2009 #

My wishlist:

Clocks/Time Found Poetry Mythology

drummy 01/21/2009 #

My wishlist: Live, Laugh or Love Positive humor and inspiration on either of the 3 subjects please. I dont mind christian religion quotes or references Color preferences is "think spring" cheery, girly, flowery happy thoughts. I want to hear the page laugh or smile! Some days I just need that breath of fresh air! thanks for working with me on this!

denise364 01/23/2009 #

Yeah!!!!
Celestial (sun, moon, stars..)

Teddy Bears

Hippy Retro (peace signs, love, rainbows, etc)

vronica 01/25/2009 #

My themes:

  • Halloween

  • Fantasy

  • Vintage (esp love Flappers!)

kefkarns 01/26/2009 #

Ok....I'm gonna give it a shot. I understand it to be like doing an ATC...just on a 4.5x4 piece?

My preferences: Old World Style-vintage maps, European patterns, vintage flowers Anything vintage Colors: mustard yellow, gold, burnt orange, brick red, avacado green, teal green, dragonflies, lillies, angels, nature, old handwriting samples, old military paraphanalia

Hope that helps! I will be so happy with anything...those are just some ideas...

Sunnie 01/26/2009 #

I'm realy looking forward to this swap :) my themes are :

vintage

fantasy

nature/seasons

Mscraftyt 01/26/2009 #

My wish list is:

Ocean/water

Vintage flowers/gardening

Quotes

sewhappy 01/26/2009 #

I'm excited to play, too. :) My themes are:

Vintage

Birds and/or Bees

Time/Clocks

I also like inspirational quotes and religious items/scriptures.

Hag53 01/26/2009 #

My wishlist is:

Quotes

Women vintage

Butterflies

freespirit66 01/27/2009 #

My themes are:

  • Fairies (but not Disney ones...ones drawn by Ciciley Mary Barker or fairy images along those lines - beautiful, classic images)

  • Nature, seasons, flowers

  • Pandas

kupkake 01/28/2009 #

My wishlist themes are...

Daschunds

Matryoshka

Faeries (no tinkerbell)

kupkake 01/28/2009 #

@dBowie PLEASE hurry and assign partners...cant wait! :)

momoeight 01/28/2009 #

My list: crying or sad baby Halloween 60's retro

drummy 01/28/2009 #

momoeight, I can send you my twins pics from yesterday! lol They got their one year shots.. not a happy day!

drummy 01/28/2009 #

momoeight, I can send you my twins pics from yesterday! lol They got their one year shots.. not a happy day!

drummy 01/28/2009 #

dumb comment thingy.. ok I have a question: If you have to leave the half inch on the side.. can you still decorate it in the background whatever.... you just need to leave that space for binding right?

HeideC 02/ 4/2009 #

What if part of a flat decoration (a picture) extends into the half inch on the side? Nothing that would stop the holes for binding or anything, just the edge of an image???

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