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~* Latin Matchbox Shrine *~

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~* Latin Matchbox Shrine *~
Swap Coordinator:vidriosa (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Crafts  Art 
Number of people in swap:26
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 8, 2007
Date items must be sent by:March 31, 2007
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

Okay all you out there who love all things Latin - Frida, Guadalupe, Loteria, Miss ChiChi and more... Let's get together and make some matchbox shrines. All you'll need is a small Matchbox (10 to 20 cents at any store) which is decorated in your own style and with a Latin Flare.

For this swap you will create One (1) Latin Influenced Handmade Matchbox Shrine for Three (3) different Swap Partners, thus a Total of Three (3) ITEMS are required for this swap !

INTERNATIONAL SWAP. When creating your ornaments, please remember that this is an international swap, so keep postage costs in mind.

Users who have demonstrated that they are not good swap partners and have very low ratings will be banned from this swap, so please only serious swappers need apply. If you have more than 2 Negative Feedback postings, you will be removed from the swap.

MAKING A MATCHBOX SHRINE Use anything you want to embellish it - paints, glitter, sequins, beads, decoupage, mini-charms, crystals,etc... Box pictured by Sacred Snatch !

OTHER COOL SWAPS !

Handmade Rosary Swap ~~~~ http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/2192

AND

Frida Khalo Earrings Swap ~~~~ http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/2193

Discussion

RudeNun 02/ 8/2007 #

Whoa, I just signed up today and it has to be shipped by today? Or by March 8th? fingers crossed hoping that it's March 8th it has to be sent by...

user6193 02/ 8/2007 #

It looks like this is a new swap, but, the send date says today.... mistake???? i'd like to do this if I have till 3/8~~ Thanks~~ ~M~

vidriosa 02/ 8/2007 #

LOL girls ! Soooo sorrry ! Fixed it ! Besos, Jo

CarriePie 02/ 9/2007 #

This sounds fun!

user6206 02/ 9/2007 #

i am so in! i am lil confused-can anyone help explain how i find a swap first or is it assigned to us-sorry for the airhead moment-i can tell this is going to be fun-

Nathalie 02/ 9/2007 #

Just a quick question before signing up, I know Latin, I know matchbox but how do you make a shrine?

Nathalie 02/ 9/2007 #

Aah googled it, I think I'm going to sit this one out sorry

vidriosa 02/ 9/2007 #

llg107

No problem - You'll actually be assigned partners after the March 8th signup date - not to worry. Just have fun and wait till that date. A link will then show up that lets you "SEE THE PARTNERS YOU SEND TO" - this is where you'll find who to send to. You need to send your shrine out before March 31st. Hope that helps, JO

vidriosa 02/ 9/2007 #

HOLA CHICAS !

INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/2146

LETS MAKE IT TO THE TOP 10 ! besos, jo

Susi 02/10/2007 #

I am starting to get an interest in shrines, and I love cualquier cosas latina!! I also just love Frida...also loteria and la Virgin de Guadalupe. But I've never made a shrine, and especially this small...let me think about it! beso pa' ti tambien! susi

RudeNun 02/15/2007 #

The matchbox that we're using is not the pocket one, but the bigger one that comes w/150 matches?

vidriosa 02/15/2007 #

RudeNun - it is the tiny one - holds about 30 matches or so... You are however welcome to make a larger one if you like - Im sure your partner wouldn't mind ! Jo

user6532 02/25/2007 #

Are all of the shrines supposed to be the same or can they be different??

vidriosa 02/25/2007 #

Mariah - glad to have you - they can be anything you like !

Susi 02/27/2007 #

hmmm, this sounds sooo tempting... but since I;ve never made shrines before, I am still nervous about it!

vidriosa 02/27/2007 #

Susi ! just have fun with it - there is no right or wrong ! Just go for it ! Jo

Susi 03/ 1/2007 #

ok, i may as well, lol....thanks to you and the person who sent me a message giving me courage! one thing... do you decorate both the inside of the little match box, and the outside? does the sliding little inner box need to slide back in? dumb questions, i know, but inquiring minds want to know!!!! susi

user6532 03/ 1/2007 #

Well if the drawer has to slide back in, on one of them, I am thumb...SCREWED!!! LOL

vidriosa 03/ 2/2007 #

You can make it however you like - but I do know that some I have are decorated inside and out and the drawer slides in and out -but Its Okay - Just have fun with it ! Jo

Susi 03/ 2/2007 #

oops, I forgot to sign up!! I have been googling pocket swaps, and they don't look too hard... no rules I guess, like vidriosa says, just have fun... so I am gonna try. I have found one matchbox here at home, should have more, but if not I'll just buy a pkg!wish me luck, pppllleeeaaassseee! LOL,LOL,LOL!

user6532 03/ 2/2007 #

I thought this might help inspire some of the creators out there new to matchbox shrines...Follow this link to an Ebay sellers page...She has a few matchboxes for sale and see how she did it!!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtheresa007!QQhtZ-1

Hope this helps!!! mariah

vidriosa 03/ 4/2007 #

Good one Mariah - thanks !

user6532 03/ 8/2007 #

When do we get our partners and their addresses? Mine are ready to go out!!

vidriosa 03/ 8/2007 #

Mariah - after tonight the SWAP BOT (AUTOMATIC BY THE SYSTEM) will assign partners to you. Next you will visit this site and click on the "Partners I send to link" and you can mail you pieces ! Hope that helps, JoAnna

vidriosa 03/ 9/2007 #

PARTNERS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED - HAVE SOME FUN ! jO

LunaGirl 03/12/2007 #

Wow - I got one today from Linda / Wild Spirit Woman and it ROCKS. thanks so much! I love it! :-)

vidriosa 03/16/2007 #

Mine are going out on Monday ! Please post pictures once you get them ! Jo

vidriosa 03/16/2007 #

POST YOU PICTURES IN THE GALLERY SO WE CAN ALL SEE THE GREAT SHRINES THAT HAVE BEEN PUT TOGETHER ! PLEASE !

user6532 03/20/2007 #

I tried to post some of the pictures I took of the shrines that I am sending out, but they haven't shown up yet, plus I am hoping that whoever recieves these can get better pics than I did, I feel they aren't really good photos. Maybe they will show up later or you can see them at My space page, Mariah

RudeNun 03/22/2007 #

I just received the coolest box today! Unfortunately it did not come with a name :( So I don't know who I should be thankin'. I do know it came from Macon, GA. Anyone?

I LOOOOOOOOVE it!

sweetlittle 03/23/2007 #

I received a very cool shrine from vidriosa today - Thank you so much...I love it. The way it opens is neat and the interior of the shrine is beautiful! I will post a picture in the gallery tomorrow and also on flickr.

user6532 03/26/2007 #

When can we leave feedback? or a rating??

vidriosa 03/26/2007 #

Mariah - On or about April 8th, there will be a link on this page named "Rate your Partners" - once the link is avaialable, you can click on it and leave feedback and Ratings for the 3 partners who sent you items. You can always leave them feedback, thank you's etc... here.

vidriosa 03/26/2007 #

Tikihead - you are most welcome ! Jo

maltagirl 03/26/2007 #

wow mama vidriosa!!!

got your shrine today and it rules! I will post a picture soon. Muchas Gracias y un mil besitos!!!

shannon

vidriosa 03/26/2007 #

Shannon - thanks a bunch ! So glad you love it... Jo

LunaGirl 03/26/2007 #

I just posted a pic of the ones I made. Just for you Vidriosa since you asked! :-)

MalaYQue 03/26/2007 #

The RudeNun rulez!! You are SO freakin' creative, girl.

I will post a photo of my Esperanza shrine from RudeNun as soon as I can find my damn camera. I think it somewhere on my desk so pray for me y'all.

user5925 03/27/2007 #

mine are on their way now! - Hope they arrive safe and soon, it's a long long way to travel :-)

vidriosa 03/27/2007 #

: ) LunaGirl - they are really beautiful - am I one of your partners??? I wish I was !

user6532 03/28/2007 #

Luna where did you post your pics?? I tried to upload some pics to swap bot and nothing...And when I go to veiw the gallery I only get one picture, when you hit next...nothing

LunaGirl 03/28/2007 #

I put them in the gallery. There were a bunch of photos in there already. Strange!

LunaGirl 03/28/2007 #

Vidriosa - I guess you may have to wait and see. ;-) Thanks for the comments. :-)

Susi 03/28/2007 #

got my first shrine today from lola... wow, it's beautiful!!! Thanks so much... now I am not so afraid, but please excuse me if I am a bit late. susi

maltagirl 03/31/2007 #

ooohhhh I got my shrine today from tikihead. so gorgeous!!! i love it so much.

maltagirl

sweetlittle 04/ 1/2007 #

I'm glad you like it!

sweetlittle 04/ 1/2007 #

I uploaded a picture into the gallery, but it's irritatingly large. What's the best size to upload so pics are viewable in the gallery?

vidriosa 04/ 2/2007 #

I would resize photos when editing to about 4 inches by 6 inches at most - that should help !

vidriosa 04/ 2/2007 #

Luna Girl - Cindy thank you so much I love love love it ! I had admired your work on ebay, just didn't make the connection - wow, thank you so much. Jo

vidriosa 04/ 2/2007 #

Carmen - thank you so much for your beautiful shrine and story - It brought tears to my eyes, thank you so much for sharing this. I have been to the basilica in Mexico City and have felt her as my mother always. And Carmen Miranda as a bonus ! Thanks,Jo

RudeNun 04/10/2007 #

If anyone still checks this swap, just added a matchbox shrine here: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/3078

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