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Autumn Harvest Fairy Doll & Matchbox Swap - Int'l

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Swap Coordinator:Coffeelatte (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Themed  Crafts 
Number of people in swap:16
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:August 23, 2007
Date items must be sent by:September 23, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This is a follow-on to my last Fairy doll swap. It's an international trade for a miniature art doll swap & matchbox. For this swap we'll be using an autumn or harvest theme.

Item 1 - A small hand made doll under six inches tall dressed in fairy garb that reflects fall's seasonal colors.

Item 2 - A decorated harvest time match box containing items you think might be found in an autumn fairy bower.

Your match box might include stickers, buttons and beads, fancy threads, or tiny flowers. How about clothes for the fairy doll, miniature foods or small animal figurines? This is a 32 count match box -- very small. How much can you fit inside?

SIGN UP BY August 23.

FINAL SEND BY DATE is the September 23rd fall equinox.

This is an international swap. You must be willing to send to a partner outside your home country.

Swap-bot members must have ratings of 4.5 or higher to participate. I will review ratings before assigning partners. Any rated participants with recent no-sends need to communicate with me to help me make my decisions on whether they can participate.

IF YOU ARE NEW TO SWAP-BOT 1-You must complete your Swap-bot profile 2-You must note in the comments below what your prior swap experience has been (if any) 3-You must provide a link to photos of your art/craft. This could be Craftster, Flickr, Photobucket, etc. Anywhere we can see what you do.

I will remove anyone who seems shaky, has a rating below 4.5, shows recent/multiple not sents, or has not completed the "newbie" requirements by the close date.

Do your best work. Make this package something you'd be happy to receive. Don't sign up if you don't intend to come through at the end. And if something comes up, I expect you to communicate with me and your partner.

Discussion

wyldIvy 07/21/2007 #

I've never done an art doll before, but this swap is just so WONDERFUL I couldn't resist! I do Tons of different crafts so I'm sure I'll be able to make a beautiful little Faerie

lucyellen 07/21/2007 #

Depending on who is sending to me on this swap - just so you know, I'm not into goth and dark images. I really hope any fairy for me is a happy one - thanks! :0)

ShabbyJules 07/21/2007 #

Hi i love this theme are art dolls usually made from card or paper,the ones i have seen were,thanks and i adore fairies and bowers so this should be fun.

Coffeelatte 07/22/2007 #

For this swap, we're wanting non-paper dolls...altho papier mache might work. You can use cloth, wood, clay, fabric or any other material that you fancy for your doll. Here are a few links to get you inspired:

http://candiekelty.com/goddess/

http://www.ourcanadiangirl.ca/fun/fun_marie.php

http://www.wildartdolls.com/free-doll-patterns/free-patterns.htm

http://www.thefairyknoll.com/fairies.html

Coffeelatte 07/22/2007 #

I'll be happy to take a dark fairy, so, Lucyellen, let's just say if you end up with one I will swap again with you..

I personally hope to have kind of a Halloween-inspired edge to the doll I create, and I want all our swap partners to feel free to work to their own vision. As with any swap I do, I hope that all creations are made with positive energy and a desire to make our partners happy with what they receive.

thiswillbegone 07/26/2007 #

oh, count me in please.

Whoever gets me, any type of fairy works.

thiswillbegone 07/30/2007 #

I made my match-box.. hope that's ok. I pulled apart a matchbox and made the template

Coffeelatte 07/31/2007 #

Handmade matchbox = extra special, Selise! I am glad you are already having fun with this one!

yowell 08/ 2/2007 #

I would like to receive a fairy on behalf of my daughter who is almost 8. She LOVES fairies, and is always complaining that there is never any post for her...this would be a wonderful surprise. (I appreciate these are not toys, it will be treasured and loved with great care!) :)

yowell 08/ 2/2007 #

In case anyone is worried, i will be making my partners doll, not my daughter!! (see above comment)

thiswillbegone 08/ 6/2007 #

oh yea.. I've never sewn a fairy before.. so it might be kinda interesting!

Coffeelatte 08/17/2007 #

I'm going to be on a trip for a few days. I will check in when I can, but won't have regular internet access. Looking forward to getting our assigned partners next week!

CreativeCreations 08/23/2007 #

Okey ... very last-minute .... I'd LOVe to join! I'm quite new to Swap-Bot so have no ratings yet - but you can check out my eBay-References (IrishRose_de) and I've been swapping for a couple of years now - mostly via Yahoo-Groups and via my Blog (all kinds of artsy stuff). You can take a look at my work here: http://creativecreations.typepad.com (at the right there are some Galleries for different stuff I made)! Hope I'll be allowed to join :o) Thanks for considering ... Andrea

PS: I'll be happy about any kind of fairy-doll ... I esp. love when it glitters & sparkles :)

Coffeelatte 08/26/2007 #

I'm ba-ack...first thing I did was log on to assign partners. We have a really terrific group here, and I hope that all of you will now get your fingers going!

Final send date is September 23. Please keep the group updated with information about what your status is for your send. If you would post pictures (either here, or to your own websites, that would be great!)

tiaragoth 08/26/2007 #

I will love any fairy that I receive. I can't wait to get it actually. Although I suppose it goes without saying goth is good for me : )

DreamHope 08/31/2007 #

sewandsew: Your fairy is on the way! The post office said it would take about ten to fourteen days to get there.

Coffeelatte 09/ 1/2007 #

DreamHope - You are FAST!

Coffeelatte 09/ 4/2007 #

Friends - I was able to pick up another big bag of old-fashioned clothespins for $1. The store still has a bunch of packages. If any of you want me to get some for you, I'd be willing to trade for ???? in exchange for the pins and postage...

Coffeelatte 09/10/2007 #

I will have to travel out of town this week for work. If I don't show up here until Friday the 14th, it's just because I have no personal internet access...boo hoo...

How's it going with all you doll makers?

CreativeCreations 09/10/2007 #

I'm almost done with my Doll and Stuff and It'll be in the mail within the next couple of days :) So excited how my Partner will like it .... :o)

DreamHope 09/11/2007 #

Now that I know my partner has received her, I wanted to show off my work, but I can't seem to get the upload to work. So, here's a link to the picture on my Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7337384@N03/1352342385/

Coffeelatte 09/12/2007 #

She's a beauty, DreamHope! I love the wings!

CarriePie 09/20/2007 #

Sent my fairy a few days a go...;-)

Coffeelatte 09/22/2007 #

Final day...I'll be posting photos of my partner's doll in my Flickr queue later this afternoon. I had a hard time giving this one up...so I hope she likes it, too!

If you are running late, please make sure to contact both your partner and me so we know what to expect. I hope you'll post on the thread as you receive, rate your partners, and let us know if you've got pictures to share.

tiaragoth 09/23/2007 #

Hey Yowell! The gorgeous fairy you made for me arrived yesterday. I LOVE her dew drop tiara. I'm sure she appreciates it. I know I do : ) In fact I want one for myself : ) What a beautiful matchbox bower too. I'm especially fond of her little mirror and the poem. Thanks so much.

Coffeelatte 09/23/2007 #

Noelle - Your doll has gone out! I am going to be travelling this coming week, and will check when I get home on the 30th to see whether it's arrived. It's coming from Oregon to Hawaii!

CreativeCreations 10/18/2007 #

Okey ... so I guess I'm the one who will not receive anything here :( My Partner didn't send yet and also isn't active here anymore :( Soooo sad - I spend so mucht ime on this swap and was so much looking forward to my Feary Doll :(

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