GOT A GREAT IDEA FOR A NEW SWAP? THEN SHARE IT HERE

nettyb · GOT A GREAT IDEA FOR A NEW SWAP? THEN SHARE IT HERE

Have you got a brilliant idea for a great new swap that you would like to see happen on Crafty Swappers? If you have then why not share it with everyone else here and see if a swap can be organised from your idea.

Even if you're not keen on the thought of hosting a swap yourself but have the idea and would be happy for someone to organise the swap. We'd love to hear all your suggestions for great new swap ideas that we could do in the future here on Crafty Swappers.
It doesn't have to be Papercraft based - just look at Molly's fantastic swap for handmade jewellery - a brilliant idea Very Happy

Nice one Mol Very Happy

Anyway - enough of my waffle. Anything you'd like to see happen as a swap then just chat on this thread Very Happy

. once there's enough interest in a particular idea then an official swap thread can be started by the Swap's Host.

Bookworm910 · Re: GOT A GREAT IDEA FOR A NEW SWAP? THEN SHARE IT HERE

Molsmum

Handmade embellishments?

Altered tin cans?

nettyb

I like the Altered Tin Can idea. I've got a project in a book here that shows you how to Alter a tin can.

TB

irboo

Molsmum

Why does that sort of response from you two not surprise me Rolling Eyes

Good thing you weren't here this morning- we were putting lager into slug traps.

nettyb

Lucky slugs Laughing

I like a good dash of lime with my lager - he's just emptied the beer can into a pint glass Rolling Eyes

irboo

Think I may come back as a slug,well you know I mean all those lovely juicy green hostas all washed down with a nice slurp of beer or lager!!!!and I HATE slugs,but just what a life! Twisted Evil

Lynne W

does anyone fancy organising a swap along the lines of this lady's work?

http://dotslifeandart.blogspot.com/search/label/tutorial

Either the little doll, or the 1"fabric collage squares would make a great swap, maybe increasing the sizes of the squares if fewer people were involved.

nettyb

Ooo!! Now SuzieR was making those funny little Dotee dolly thingies over on UKS. I quite like the sound of the Fabric Inchies though. That would make a great swap. That Blog is really interesting Lynne - Thanks for the link.

Fluffybee

Funnily enough, I was looking at an old copy of Art Doll Quaterly last night and there were some 'scrap dolls'...very similar to dotee dolls...in there - pretty small, irregular scraps of fabric, stamped, painted, sewn & stuffed which looked interesting...I'd be up for that or the fabric inchies Smile

Molsmum

I'm up for the fabric inchies, but I'm afraid the dolls do nothing for me - well except give me the willies! Sorry - I know most people love them!

Fluffybee

Lynne W

Molsmum

Netty - close your eyes to this suggestion!
How about a smaller jigsaw swap - I have the sizzix puzzle die and could cut and label the jigsaws for everyone to avoid confusion. The die is quite small - about A5 and has 6 pieces, so it would probably be a fast and straightforward swap - famous last words

Lynne W

I'd be interested in this Jigsaw swap, was very jealous originally that I missed out on the other one

new2this

Being really greedy ... I like ALL the suggestions above !! Must admit I'd probably use pelmet interfacing.. the stiffish one .. instead of felt for the inchies. It's not as thick as felt and a little firmer to hold the shape better.

poshscot

Love the fabric inchie idea, and the mini jigsaw swap, in fact thought about buying the jigsaw die myself. How about:

1. a charm swap, will hunt out a link for you
2. Mail Art swap - fabric postcards, 6x4, posted naked ie not in an envelope, will post some sample when I work out how!!
3. Chinese Whispers LO?

nettyb

I've actually got the sizzix jigsaw die too!!!! Laughing

- An Inchies jigsaw swap sounds great Very Happy

Oh my what am I saying!!!! Shocked

Fabric Inchies - love the sound of those - The Dotee dolls don't do it for me either I'm afraid.

Love the sound of Lou's mail art and I did actually think about a Chinese Whispers ATC Swap sometime - I quite like the sound of that too.

I'll make a list of all the suggestions we've had so far and make them into a sticky at the top of the "Other Swaps" forum. If anyone fancies hosting one of these swaps at some stage then just make yourself a Swap thread and shout!!!! Very Happy

Bookworm910

I don't usually like the Dotee Dolls either, but the Matroyska (?) dolls Lynne W put a link up to were quite cute (not the one with the pattern, they were creepy) I like the idea of fabric inchies, the jigger swap too, and the other swaps I haven't mentioned

Golly, that was a long post Very Happy

Lynne W

yeah I liked the 'nice' russian dolls too, in fact I've been and bought some stuff to have a play making some:)

Molsmum

I think Molly might be thinking of having a go as well!!!
Perhaps you should run a swap Lynne?????

KJJC

OMG I can see stiching hot sweat beads along my forehead panic setting in. agh

Bookworm910

How about a skinny pages swap? No no no better idea: folding skinnies.
so it works like so - Get an 8x8 sheet, fold in half, and decorate front and inside!

lolajw

would anyone be brave enough to do a twinchie swap? 3x3

MAGPIE

Welcome ........ I v'e not heard of one of those what is a twinchie ?? I will have a go .

Bookworm910

I'll have a go too - are they inchies but 3x3 ?

MAGPIE

Molly you are a mind of information........... that sounds cool 3 inch is a better area to work I feel. I will do it
Thanx for that Mol

new2this

I'd be up for twinchies .. especially if nobody minded me doing them digi!!

sandy2662

ill have a go at the 3 x 3 twinchies

sandy2662

count me in on the mini jigsaws

annie2006

would anyone fancy doing another jigsaw swap? its been a while now and we have lots of new members! for those who dont know, the jigsaw swap is where you aquire a chipboard jigsaw and complete a piece of the jigsaw in everyone elses in the groups' themes and then swap them all out. you should end up with 9 pieces which fit back together and create a fabuluous piece of art. this is mine from last time
the one i completed before swapping out:

the one i got back:

it is my fave ever piece of artwork and i would so love another one.

i saw the posts about a smaller sized one, and i have a sizzix die of tiny jigsaw pieces but they are only about an inch in size when cut - is that the right one people were talking about before?

personally i would prefer the bigger size but am happy to go with what others would prefer doing!

Angel's Delight's

Hi Annie...

Have seen these before but never had ago, yep would love to join in, but where do you get the puzzles pieces from, or is there a template,
Let me know matey...
Can add me too the list..
Hugs Angel

Wink

annie2006

we all got them from a few retailers last time. think they were about a fiver a piece, but we can sort that once there has been some interest Smile

Bookworm910

Hi.

I would like to know : A while ago, Stickolip (Netty's son, for those that don't know)
started a recipe card swap. I really enjoyed doing it and would like to start it up again, as it was supposed to be an ongoing thing. It was a lot of fun and i thought it was such a pity that it finished so soon; i was wondering if anyone would be interested in taking part.

Thnx

Molly

new2this

I'd love to do another jigsaw swap ... count me in!

nettyb

A j j j j jigsaw swap Shocked

another one!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my word!!!!!!!!!!!! Shocked

I have had loads of PMs over the past months asking me if I'm going to host another one on UKS. It was such great fun wasn't it - we had a fabbie group of people and Crafty Swappers was born on the back of that swap Very Happy

I've kept the instructions Shocked

for the numbering system so if anyone is interested either oln here or UKS just shout - I wouldn't mind hosting again Shocked

Oh did I just say that out loud???????????? Shocked

annie2006

yey! netty i volunteer you to host then - i would have had a go myself but being such a seasoned pro Very Happy

u will be so much better at it than me! i vote for another one yey! Laughing

annie2006

molly i would join in again with the recipes Smile

nettyb

Ok - Host it I shall Very Happy

I've put up a little feeler thread over on UKS to see how much interst I can get over there but I am more than happy to do a Group or Two over on here as well for the seasoned Crafty Swappers and also our newbie members who may like to play Very Happy

Been googling the puzzles but no luck finding any yet Sad

We'll have to see if we can find enough stock again.

If anyone is interested in the jigsaw swap on here just post below so I can see what numbers we have ta Very Happy

new2this

I've already said yes when Annie asked but YES, PLEASE Netty (maybe we could use the 8x8 size for this one?)

nettyb

Trying to e mail that particular supplier but the site won't open now - its not wanting to play - I'll keep trying though Sad

mistyrat

Yes I would be intersted in another jigsaw swap.
Please add me.

nettyb

Okie Dokie Cynthia - we're going ahead on UKS as well so you're welcome to join either or both if you wish Very Happy

nettyb

Come on Sarah - I've been sat here ages waiting for you Razz

SilverAngel

Alright! alright! I found it in the end! Very Happy

Yes please, count me in i'd love to come and play!

nettyb

About time young lady - where have you been???????????

SilverAngel

Ooh I've been doing all sorts of things & making a mess in my craft area! Laughing

nettyb

Come and say hello to our newest member Very Happy

leanie

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!
If there's a swap that's going to give you a headache again, it has to have me in it, doesn't it?
Very Happy

T_Ann

What about a challenge chain??? Someone posts a challenge then the next person accepts the challenge and suggests one for the next person etc and everyones posts a picture of their completed project????????

Angel's Delight's

Ohhh sounds cool Tracy....

What about a handmade box swap to keep crafty bits and pieces in, or a ready made box to decorate, Maybe add a few craft bits inside before sending... i have done one of these with a friend from abroad and the box looked lovely in my room till i had a flood..lol....
just a thought....
Hugs Angel

T_Ann

Love the box idea id be up for that

Angel's Delight's

cool !!!!!!!!

mistyrat

I like the idea of a decorated box too

pennyk

great idea Angel.
How about a altered baby board book swap? There is a photo of one on my blog but you will have to find in in past posts- back last year if you want to see what I mean. it is thursday june 12th 2008

Angel's Delight's

WOW, Penny, that is gorgeous,

Mind you so is your CJ, it is stunning,
You certainly have a knack for books, great job, i would be up for this...
Hugs Angel

GOT A GREAT IDEA FOR A NEW SWAP? THEN SHARE IT HERE

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