I received from kwality570!

J:
An adorable jar pincushion. I've been needing a new portable pin cushion for a while, and I love the jar because it's perfect for sewing needles!

U:

Upcycled buttons hair pins! So adorable! I couldn't pick a favorite, so I love them all! The hair pins themselves are really durable, too!

Obligatory action shot. Excuse the paleness, I'm still icky!

L:

Little owl needlebook. Sooo cute! I've never used one of these before, but it will definitely come in handy the next 10 hour long car ride I take!

I:

3 dimensional shadow box of my first initial. This is SO. COOL! <3

E:

Easy crochet octopus I love this. I wish I could take a picture of how soft the yarn is. <3

And everything was so beautifully packed!



Thank you, Leann, for everything! I loved it all! :*

I received from pjy107! I am soo lucky! It's a red ear slider!




I love his pink belly! Cheeseburger's belly is slightly little pink too!


Thank you so much, Paulina!! You are truly talented!

Here's what I recieved from Foxy Sam!

Sorry about my pics, I wanted to hurry and get them here!
Foxy Sam DEFINITELY spoiled me! She made me not one, but 2 fuzzy SEWN monsters

I haven't named them yet, but they are currently residing on my messy bed.

A beautiful hand made card (I wish I was better at paper crafts!) w/ a turtle<3
A bracelet that says I <3 Turtles (I DO! VERY MUCH )
A New Zealand button sporting a Kiwi (I believe that's what they're called)

*Not pictured* yummy chocolate covered pineapple candies that are no longer in existence at my house.

Aaaaaaand crocheted goodies!
This amazing zombie bunny guy is now my official car mascot. Check him out hangin' in my rear-view mirror.

He's made from this soft, fuzzy, sparkley yarn. I love him

She also made me a little turtle guy that also lives in the cup holder of my car, I'm convinced he's melindasaysrawr's soul mate.


Thank you so much Foxy Sam!




I need to get back to work before my boss catches me! BBL! <3

New pics of the amazingness that JLedbetter sent me!

I just received the most amazing monsterific package from JLedbetter! Pictures tomorrow!! Thank you, thank you! This has been a great swap!

Pictures please

Sorry! I got stuck at work all day! Looks like I have to use artificial light (boo!)

ETA PICTURES!!
I'll most likely take new ones tomorrow during the day time when I have good light again. I really hate artificial lighting..

He's actually a bright white, but the lighting.. yeah.


MY new super cute yeti like critter!!! I love him so much! And he has the cuuutest little tail!

LOOOOOOOKIT!


AND SHE MADE ME NOM-NOMS!
I mentioned that my boyfriend is in the army and she made me some Mr. and Mrs. army nomnoms. They have their very own dog tags!

Thank you so much, JLedbetter! I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful and awesome package. <3

I received from aisy last week, but I'm just getting around to taking pictures. Sorry aisy!

She sent me a ton of ultra ADORABLE things!







She made eye shadow and lip balm just for me! It's soo pretty and pigmented! And the lip balm smells like cotton candy and bubblegum! Yummm. (:
She also made this awesome Halloween-y bug ring and hair pin set that I'm planning to wear on my CRUISE that I'll be on Halloween! And some cute earrings, I've already worn the raspberry ones to class
I would've taken pictures of the positives from the cute stamps she made, but I'm currently lacking an inkpad.


And I hope you don't mind, aisy, but I'm also posting pictures of what I made you!


I'm so proud of the wristlet I made, I haven't sewed anything like this in a long time.

This critter was made using Leslie's Mystery Critter pattern:
http://lesliesartandsew.blogspot.com/2011/09/mystery-critters.html


My partner in the Mystery Critter swap asked for something cute and Halloween-y, and this is what I came up with!

 


And just for fun, the critter with his candy corn extras:


The pattern is really simple, and possible faces and embellishments are endless!
I see a lot of mystery critters in my crafty future.

Sending tomorrow (:

Here's my teaser :p

Sorry in advance for the bad quality phone pics! I wont be home with my good camera until Tuesday, and I wanted to show everyone my monsters before then!

First off this cute little black guy that she hand felted! His ears are fuzzy and he has a little mohawk tail thing going on behind him. So cute!


Koda thought so too


And she also made this really cool monster head plaque that I can hang small things on. There were some small pearl beads on the ends of the nails, but unfortunately during shipping, they all came off. But that's okay, I like it this way too! (:


She also sent some sour gummy worms, that melted and turned into a gooey, delicious mess.

Thank you FinRaziel!

[Swap name]

Swap name: Back to School (Students and Teachers) Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: julieboolie
Sign-up date range: September 1, 2011 - September 9, 2011.
Date to send item by: Thursday, October 13, 2011 (Extended one week from original date)
Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): 16
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
Age requirement: 16+

Please read the Swap Info Guide before signing up for this swap  to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap: http://www.craftster.org/swapsinfo.html

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Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: YES

Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 16 years old: YES
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Details of swap:
Students AND Teachers welcome! Is your learning area lacking crafty goodness? Do you need some dorm room décor? A new book cover, book bag, pencil pouch, locker magnets, etc.? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then this is the swap for you!

***I KNOW THIS IS A LOT TO READ, BUT PLEASE DO SO PRIOR TO PMING ME YOUR QUESTIONNAIRES.***

ITEMS: We will be using a point system, and will be crafting 4 points worth of items.
We are using the point system because it allows more flexibility in the size of items you are to send, while still ensuring each person receives a fair package while being able to manage their time as a swap participant as well as a busy student or teacher. Requirement examples are 4 smalls, a large and a small, medium and 2 smalls, etc. The requirement for this swap is 4 points, no less. If you and your partner discuss to craft more, that is up to you.

Point Values are as follows:
Large=3 points (3 or more hours)
Medium=2 points (2 or more hours)
Small=1 point (2 or less hours)

By Time:
Large: 3 or more hours
Medium: 2 or more hours
Small: 2 or less hours

By Size:
Big: shawl, a shirt, a skirt, a set of jewelry with four to five items, a purse
Medium: one single necklace or bracelet, a scarf
Small: earrings, stickers, wallets, pouches, bookmarks

By Price:
Big: $30 or more
Medium: $10-$30 dollars
Small: $10 or less


SENDING YOUR PACKAGE: YOU WILL HAVE A MONTH FROM THE DAY OF BEING ASSIGNED YOUR PARTNER TO ORGANIZE YOUR PACKAGE. Everything you send does not need to be handmade, there is a place in the questionnaire to request school supplies, but something DOES need to be handmade in order to meet requirements. Please put thought and incorporate your partners needs/interests in your swap package. A general rule to remember is to send something you would like to receive. Delivery Conformation numbers are REQUIRED for this swap. Please keep this in mind before sending your package. You must PM me and your partner this number after sending your package.

COMMUNICATION: Please update on the board at least once a week until the send out dates. Once you send and receive, you MUST let me know in order to receive feedback. Communicating with your partner is also very important to ensure a happy outcome of the swap for you and your partner, and maybe you’ll make a new friend! If you do not do these things, it will be mentioned in your feedback comments that you had bad communication EVEN if you send your package to meet the requirements and on time.

FEEDBACK: Feedback will be given once you AND your partner receives packages. If for some reason you need feedback immediately after your partner receives, you need to PM me in advance. The requirements for this swap must be met in order for you to receive positive feedback. COMMUNICATION IS VERY IMPORTANT REGARDING FEEDBACK FOR THIS SWAP.

IDEAS: Stationary, agendas, revamped/custom book bags, dividers, pencil holder, tote bags, book covers, Small dorm room décor.


Galleries to check out:
Off to College swap gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=260636.0
Adopt a College Student gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=120737.0
Adopt a College Student 2 gallery: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=195482.0


If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:
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QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap:
Craftster username:
Email address:
Your real name:
Mailing address including the country:
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?

Are you a student?
Do you live in a dorm or have a locker?
What are you studying?
What school do you attend?
Are you a teacher?
What do you teach?
What school do you teach at?
Do you have an office/personal desk?
Favorite colors/ themes?
Do you want personalized items (names, class, teacher, school specific things?)
Do you have a school supply request (pens, pencils, paper, etc)
What are some crafts you would like to receive?
What are some crafts you would like to make?
Is there anything you would NOT like to receive?
Do you have any allergies?
Any additional things you would like your partner to know?

Anything you want the organizer to know before being assigned a partner (This will not be shown to your partner)?

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IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.
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