RED Themed altered book tip-in swap

International swappers might want to know that measurements equals 12,7 x 27,94 cm.

thank you.. i never even thought of that.. much appreciated by the internationals I am sure :)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR SIGNATURE TAG WITH YOUR TIP IN.. I HAVE RECEIVED ONE WITHOUT IT AND IT IS NECESSARY SO THAT YOU CAN BE GIVEN PROPER CREDIT IF YOUR TIP IN IS INCORPARATED INTO A BOOK.

Another hint, try not to have much of your design run thru the fold line. I cut mine in half to glue them in. Others need the room when they glue it into the book itself. Hope this makes sense....

good point mickey.. it's ok to have it on the fold line if it's not going to interfere with the closing of the page and if part of it being gone doesn't mess up the "flow" of the page.. I myself am guilty of doing it from time to time, but try not to make a practice of it..

Newbie question prior to sign up . . . after we fold the page in half, we then alter the cover, the 2 middle pages, and the back page OR is this only altering the 2 middle pages ??

you only have to alter the inside (not the back)

Mrs Annette asked my question!! LOL! Thx! Was wondering the same thing. But now I'm confused. If we just alter the inside and not the back, isn't that going to leave blank pages in the book once we assemble all the tip-ins together? Do I make any sense? Or are we supposed to do something else with those tip-ins that I didn't understand?? LOL!!! Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well if you glue them in a book you can glue the backs of the pages to the pages of the book - that's one of the reasons why you wouldn't want the backs decorated.. or if you are making a book out of the tipins (not gluing them in another book)you can glue the backs together - if that makes sense..

Ok, Yes!! Makes sense! THX!!!

Just received my first purple tip in, but it stuck to itself, now one side is torn... Any suggestions for letting people know how to protect their artwork?

I would think that the best would be to send it flat in between 2 pieces of cardboard.

To keep pages from sticking to themselves (or others) an inserted sheet of vellum or of waxed paper can do the trick!

I always package mine with wax paper to keep that from happening.. especially if I use some sort of glue product to seal it.. in this summer heat it is not merciful.

HOW I find my partners? Pascale

they will be sent to you when the swap closes on oct 15th

I have always wanted to do a tip in, I have been altering books since the first of the year. so this will be my first try at it, any suggestions, would be helpful, doing art for someone else instead of me makes me nervous a little, but I will give it a whirl. Ellen

i say do what you like.. I am sure whatever you come up with will be great. If you do altered books this is just the same except you are doing it on a piece of cardstock instead of a book.

Something I found out to be helpful in doing a swap that I think the partner would like is when the partner's name comes out, click on it and get there bio. This will tell you what they like and if possible, make something in that line of atc's or tip-ins. It has been very helpful to me and I hope it helps you.

I recd a wonderful tip-in from Marilyn Nolt today. Thanx!

ranchgirl and mickiemoosies - I am supposed to send to you.. I should be getting yours in the mail by friday :)

I'm just emailing to let you know that I may be a little late on sending my Red tip-in to my partners. I have just gotten out of the hospital today after a week long stay. I was in the Intensive care battling a respitory infection and am slightly behind. I PROMISE I will be working on it ASAP. As soon as I get my house back in order and am feeling up to sitting on my floor. I am so sorry for the delay. I am usually very good at getting things out on time but this was one of those lille setbacks that life seems to like to throw at me when I least expect it. Again I appologize. I have emailed both of my partners and the swap hostess as well. Thank you. xxx Zillah

Mailed my tip-ins to Raesha deRuiter Zylder and Mickey Betz they should be arriving any day now, these were my first attempt at doing something for someone else, let me know when they arrive, and I hope they are acceptable for your books, ellen marlow

Ellen - I received your tip-in and I LOVE IT!!! The Dr. Pepper theme is fantastic - thank you so much for taking the time to read my interests and personalizing something for me:):) I also received a fabulous page from Mickey - this one with an Asian theme - anther one of my loves! Thank you both so much!

Glad you enjoy it!

Raesha:) So glad you liked it, had no clue what I was doing and have been in a creative block lately, can't seem to get what is in my head onto the page or cards. These were made during this slump I'm in. Ellen

I received one of my Red Tip-ins last week from Mari. Not ure of the last name of w3here you are from. If you can pleae contatt me I would love to know what country you are from. Loved it! Thanks so much.

I received one of my Red Tip-ins last week from Mari. Not ure of the last name of w3here you are from. If you can pleae contatt me I would love to know what country you are from. Loved it! Thanks so much.

Scrap USA, received your lovely red tip in today. My favorite red rose. Will treasure it. Thank you very much

I'm glad you like it! It was my very first Tip In so I was nervous!!

I received my tip in from Marilyn! Thank you so much! I love to see the different mediums used...I get ideas for my next ones!

Raesha - thanks for a red tip in thet was so - red - strong and elegant! Thanks

Kathleen, your red tip in is really great. Did you make the paper background or how did you do it? The tag is lovely. Thank you very much.

JERSEYTJEJ & LOB: Your tip ins are FINALLY on their way. I just got back yesterday from vacation #2 in the hospital for 3 days. Hopefully I am all better now and will be able to keep up. I stayed up almost all night finish all but one swap which i'm going to work on tonight. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. I have had a very rough month. But luckily I have had my art to keep me sane. I hope you both enjoy them! xxx Zillah

I received mine from Marcia and it is oriental. I wonder how many did oriental? I did, mickeymoosie and Marcia did. I uploaded mine, I hope others will also...Thanks Marcia!

Zillah! Thatnks for letting me know! I have also had major surgery within the last 5 weeks and struggled to keep on.

I sent out 2 red tip ins but have not heard from anyone...I don't know if they made it or if the recipients were disapointed and just won't say...Can you Please let me know and I will be happy to re do them or send something else to make you happy! Regina

Be sure to leave feedback if you have or have not received your tipins. As far as I know my partners should have received their reds from me.

I will not be continuing to coordinate these swaps, so if anyone wants to pick up the baton and continue them you are welcome to. You can even cut and paste my description if you want. I have been very disheartened with peoples lack of honesty in failing to send to their partners even though they received them from other people. It seems there was a handful of dishonest participants in each swap. I tried in the past to make up for people that did not send, however I cannot keep that up with the large number of participants. Good luck and I hope you enjoyed these swaps.

Marcia Nale:) received your red tip in today, it is fabulous, thankyou. this is the first time I attempted these and was very pleased with the swap. ellen marlow

I just added the rating for Pat Evans -- loved the Red Tip in -- just lovely.

I have never received the red tip in from Tharelyn Hughes

Pj Doyle Minneapolis