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Make Me a Collage

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Swap Coordinator:jaz1yn (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Art  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 1, 2009
Date items must be sent by:February 28, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This swap is inspired by one of the forum tags called something like, "Make Me an ATC in my Favorite Theme." ATCs are great, but I think there's only so much you can do with a background the size of a trading card.

For this swap, you will send one partner one collage you made yourself. The dimensions of the collage have to be at least 4 by 6 inches, but it can be bigger. It should be on cardstock, cardboard or some other sturdy backing.

Here's the fun part: everyone who signs up posts a list of things under the comments section based on the 10 categories that I've listed below. You may list 1, 2, or 3 things per category, but not more than 3! The person who sends to you has to incorporate a minimum of 5 things that you listed from your whole list in the collage they make for you. They can include other things that they want, but at least 5 things from your list must be in it. Here is the list of categories:

  1. A color.
  2. An animal, plant/flower, or anything found in nature.
  3. A man-made object.
  4. A food or drink.
  5. A person (i.e. a baby, a ballet dancer, a knight in armor… no specific people though like Brad Pitt… please reserve these for category #8), a part of the body (i.e. eyes…leg…etc.), or an organ in the body (i.e. heart).
  6. A particular time of day (i.e. afternoon, sunset), season, or holiday.
  7. This one's a little different: a feeling or idea that you want the collage to convey (i.e. love, happiness, independence, change, luck, quiet, chaos, etc. … Do not actually have the word on the collage unless your partner says it's okay!)
  8. Something you like… anything that doesn’t fit in the categories above. I.e. theme/motif, actor/actress, band/musician, movie, book, character, tv show, place or city, etc. Please specify what your item(s) is if it may not be well known or obvious to others.
  9. A technique you'd like your partner to use in your collage (i.e. drawing, painting, rubber stamping, fabric/sewing, embellishing with beads, whatever you can think of!).
  10. Last item(s) can be anything you choose :)

Swap requirements:

You send your partner one collage you made yourself, size 4 x 6 inches or larger and including 5 or more items from their whole list. (So if your partner lists 3 colors that would count as 3 of the 5 things.) It should be on cardstock, cardboard or some other sturdy backing. Collage should be the main technique used, but other art techniques and media are allowed. Please send it inside a note card or greeting card to protect it from getting bent. If you are attaching larger 3D objects or if your collage is bigger than 4" x 6", you should send it in a bubble mailer or a larger plain envelope with cardboard. Optional: include a note telling your partner about your experience creating the collage and/or which things from their list you chose. Please rate your partner when you receive your collage!

Participant requirements:

This is international. No newbies, please. 4.9 rating or higher and no no-sends in the past 3 months! I've made my requirements somewhat strict so that the chances of people flaking will be very slim to none. I will not be able to angel this swap due to the amount of time and effort each collage deserves.

Lastly, this is supposed to be a challenge. Including 5 things from your partner's list is the minimum… see if you can do more!

Have fun and if you have a question, please PM me. The comments section below is for people's lists. Thanks!

Discussion

jaz1yn 01/16/2009 #

Thanks in advance to everyone who joins! Here's my list:

  1. blue, green, gold
  2. roses, orchids, green leafy trees
  3. paintbrush(es), artist paint(s), an easel
  4. Coca-Cola, apples, cherries
  5. someone painting, lips/mouth, brain (illustration only not a picture of a real one),
  6. spring, afternoon, night
  7. creativity, productivity
  8. pop art, art nouveau (style of art), The Beatles
  9. painting, rubber stamping, embellishing with any small 3D things
  10. silver, fruit, a stream/creek
bjbman 01/16/2009 #

Interested in this swap, but wondering what date partners will be assigned.

jaz1yn 01/16/2009 #

Hi, the last day to sign up or drop from the swap is February 1 so I will probably assign partners on February 2nd. Thanks for your question.

cathepsut 01/17/2009 #

What a cool idea! Here it goes:

  1. blue, red, black
  2. cats, trees, oceans
  3. books, paintings, buildings
  4. wine, grapes, cheese
  5. eyes, hands, sleeping bodies
  6. mornings, spring, summer holiday
  7. happiness, quietness, contentment
  9. writing, painting, paper

Not sure about #8 and #10 yet, will come back to those!

cathepsut 01/17/2009 #

Oh bummer, can't edit comments, never thought of that! That bit at the bottom saying 'writing, painting, paper' is #9. Sorry, typo!

sailordoll 01/17/2009 #

Love this idea, so here goes...

  1. blue, red, green 2.owls, oak trees, willows 3.eiffel tower, ferris wheel, bridge 4.cherry, ice cream, hot chocolate 5.silhouette of a woman, eyes, heart 6.sunset, winter, night 7.different, kitsch, happy 8.music (esp the band kings of leon), books, fashion 9.painting, doodles, drawing 10.pin-up girls, guitars, vintage
Spadazzle 01/17/2009 #
  1. blue, red, pink 2. flower , tree 3. building 4. chocolate, icecream 5. not sure 6. night , stars 7. happy 8. lots of bright colors 8. painting, doodles, different texture papers 10. sparkly, stars
okrocksteady 01/17/2009 #
  1. pink, black, green
  2. dafadill, iris
  3. skyscraper
  4. coffee, beer, wine
  5. lips
  6. night, fall, st. patrick's day
  7. funky, chaos
  8. music, polka dots, chicago
  9. photos, fabric, glitter
  10. stars, tokidoki
bjbman 01/17/2009 #
  1. brown, yellow, turquoise
  2. fern, tropical plants
  3. sail boat, hammock
  4. bananas, lobsters
  5. beachcomber
  6. late afternoon, evening
  7. contentment, adventure
  8. "Night of the Iguana" "Tender is the Night"
  9. decoupage, embossing, muberry or handmade paper
  10. calligraphy
jaz1yn 01/17/2009 #

Thanks to all who have signed up and posted so far! What interesting lists!

sgirl58 01/18/2009 #

OHHHHHHH I love collages! I have signed up. My list is:

  1. Green/aqua/teal
  2. Wolf or dolphin
  3. chair
  4. coconut, lime, lemonade, tea
  5. girl
  6. afternoon
  7. happiness, respect, love
  8. dots, stripes, checks, plaids
  9. drawing, watercolor, ink,
  10. The MOON
Adriotsticklac 01/19/2009 #
  1. Yellow, teal, choc. brown
  2. squid, owl, alpaca
  3. circus rides
  4. cakes, corn on the cobb
  5. eyeballs, lungs
  6. morning, sunshine
  7. liberty to the artists
  8. Fabric, 70's
  9. liberty to the artists
  10. vintage
sunnysidey 01/21/2009 #

What a fantastic idea for a swap!
Here are mine:
1. Bright red, bright pink, bright orange.
2. Mushrooms.
3. Spaceship.
4. Berries, suggestively shaped vegetables.
5. Eyes, hands.
6. Spring, autumn.
7. Psychedelia, abstract.
8. Polka dots and wild, swirly patterns.
9. Fabric, beads.
10. I would prefer that you don't include any glitter!

DestinyDesign 01/21/2009 #
  • Burgundy & Gold/Ivory)
  • Roses
  • A coin
  • Coffee
  • Mystical Creature like a mermaid, fairy, or angel
  • Morning
  • Peace
  • Magical places
  • Embroidery, Beadwork, or Glued Microbeads
  • **Some element of mystery that makes me scratch my head and say..."what it that supposed to mean?"
DestinyDesign 01/21/2009 #

Keeps cutting off my 10th element: - ** Some element of mystery that makes me scratch my head and say..."what it that supposed to mean?" **

lolita 01/23/2009 #

I'm so excited for this swap! I love collages! :)

Here's my List:

  1. Pink, Turquoise, Bright red
  2. Deer, Lamb, Poodle
  3. Carousel, Carnival rides, Diner
  4. Ice Cream, Cupcake, Popcorn
  5. Clown, Little girl/boy, Pin-up Girl
  6. Afternoon, Sunny, Summer
  7. Retro, Kitsch, Nostalgic
  8. Marilyn Monroe, Jeffree Star, "Happy Days"
  9. Painting, Texture paper, Embellishing with found charms
  10. Alice in Wonderland, Marie Antoinette(movie version), Lots of bright colors
breathesymphonies 01/24/2009 #
  1. Blue, Green, Brown
  2. Anything having to do with the beach. Shells, starfish, etc.
  3. sail boat, eiffel tower
  4. apples, cherries, strawberries
  5. mermaid, eyes, just a regular person, or a couple
  6. sunset, sunrise
  7. calm, relaxing, peace
  8. Jack's Mannequin (if you do the beachy thing, look up their lyrics, they have some that fit quiet well. You can use the lyrics in the collage), Benny and Joon (movie), polka dots, swirly type designs
  9. Anything. painting, drawing, fabric, beads, photos, textured paper, whatever you want to do.
  10. Greece, Paris France, Rome and Florence Italy.
cathepsut 01/25/2009 #

Ok, here I am again, with the missing bits included. Sorry for being so messy!

  1. blue, red, black
  2. cats, trees, oceans
  3. books, paintings, buildings
  4. wine, grapes, cheese
  5. eyes, hands, sleeping bodies
  6. mornings, spring, summer holiday
  7. happiness, quietness, contentment
  8. House MD, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, alternative rock
  9. writing, painting, paper
  10. the supernatural, vampires, werewolves, magic, dragons
Jenan 01/25/2009 #

jenan

Here goes: 1. sand, coral, turquoise 2. ocean, shells, butterflies 3. doors, windows, fences 4. popcorn, strawberries, raspberries 5. eyes, babies, interesting old ladies 6. pink sunsets or sunrises, spring, summer 7. serenity, solitude, zen 8. Stevie Nicks, Secret Life of Bees, Absolutely Fabulous 9. paper, mixed media, beads, papers, embellishments, lace, drawing, stamping, gluing, etc. 10. USA, California, any ocean/beach, mountains

kimberlees 02/ 1/2009 #
  1. red, blue, grey
  2. tree, bird, river
  3. typewriter, book, paintbrush
  4. tea, cake, wine
  5. dancer, feet, heart
  6. sunset, sunrise, Halloween
  7. joy, beauty, passion
  8. Moulin Rouge, Art Nouveau, Kate Bush
  9. fabric, ribbons, beads
  10. fairy tale, creation, alchemy

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