[Journaling Prompts]

Journaling Prompts




GALLERY

Craftster member who is organizing this swap: mini_mum
Sign-up date range: Dec 2012 – 1st Jan 2013
Date to send: 16th Jan 2013
Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): NO
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
Additional Age requirement? no
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: littlehajerika
- Is at least 18 years old: 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
- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES


Details of swap:
Journaling Prompts

Find a deck of cards and alter them – write/print/stamp a prompt on one side and ‘do’ the prompt on the other!  A fun, no pressure swap, with no stalking of partners, just your own interpretation of different prompts.
So what to do? Basically get an ordinary pack of playing cards, find or make up a list of journaling or art journaling prompts, place the prompt text on one side of the card, then  ‘do’ the prompt on the other side of the card in your preferred style. Art Journaling or Journaling styles are acceptable. You can do the same prompts for each of your partners, or you can do different prompts - its up to you. We will be sending 2 cards to each partner so please think about time commitment when signing up as 30 cards will take a while to do! (5 partners x 3 groups =15 partners x 2 cards each = 30 cards!)

Please don’t punch holes in the cards (they may not be where your partner wants them) and please don’t make them too 3D as some people may want to put them in plastic wallets or to bind the cards into a book of some kind.

Depending on numbers I will split us into groups of up to 6.
If you are interested in being in more than one group please let me know on the questionnaire. You may be in a maximum of 3 groups. Please understand that multiple groups are dependent on the number of participants and that the group size may vary slightly, but will be as even as possible.

This is open to everyone, so please only sign up if you are willing to post internationally ESPECIALLY if you want to be in multiple groups (we will be sending envelopes only, so postage shouldn’t be a problem). Also as we will only be sending envelopes, DC’s are not required – but proof of posting IS a requirement for this swap, just in case something goes missing (don’t know how this works in other countries, but in UK you ask for proof of posting when you send at post office and you get receipt with details of the addressee, date sent etc on it). Resending won’t be required if something goes missing – but ONLY if you can provide proof of posting, otherwise you will be required to resend.

Communication is vital for a fun swap so please post in the discussion thread at least once a week. Also please respond quickly to pms from your partners and the organizers. When sending pms to the organizer/co-organizer please use the following in the subject line: Journaling Prompts sent/received/late/help etc. Please pm your group leader and your partners when you send and when you receive.
If you have any questions regarding the swap, communication etc please ask in the discussion thread or send the organizer a pm.

As organizer I reserve the right to refuse any applicant based on poor feedback.




If you want to participate, information to send to organizer AND co-organizer:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER
Name of swap: Journal Prompt 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?
Confirm that you will use a DC# if shipping within the US or save your receipt as proof of shipping if shipping internationally (Yes/No) Please note: DC#s are encouraged, but not required for this swap, but proof of posting IS REQUIRED for all participants.
Confirm that are at least 16 years old or, if not, that you have moderator approval (Yes/No)

Will you post in the discussion thread at least once a week (feedback will reflect any lack of communication)?
Can you take photos before you send and when you receive? (If you don’t have access to camera/scanner please let your partners know so they can post pictures.)
Do you want to be in a more than one group? If so, how many? (You may be in UP TO 3 groups.)
Any allergens in your house? (pets, smoke etc)
Any allergies? (please only list if relevant to this swap)
What are your normal themes/styles?
Anything YOU DO NOT WANT TO receive (nudity, profanity, something else)?
Anything else I need to know when putting groups together?
Sending art journaling or journaling cards?
Would like to receive art journaling cards, journaling cards or either?


IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER AND CO-ORGANIZER (mini_mum and littlehajerika) VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.


Also, remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find other rules about participating in a swap.



Participants

mini_mum
littlerhajerika
jenleahlynn
Smmarrt
leather and lace
goddessgarb
geekgirl1000100
rainfallingonatinroof
MaxParadise
Eclectic Dreamer
Witchhippie
fabricfriend
mlookyloo1

Yes - I can now post the wonderful items my partner sent me!
 She took inspiration from my love of 'jewel' colours.

First up - a lovely snugly hat that was labeled as 'Amethyst' (we had snow Wednesday and yesterday, and it kept me lovely and warm  )



and a scarf to go with it

.

And my favourite item- another scarf, this time 'Topaz'



It is lovely and soft and so tactile  !

THANK YOU so much RebeccaJay - this was a great swap and I love the items I received!

Finally got me, the ATC's and a camera (unfortunately it's my phone camera as we still can't find the 'proper' one) together along with some time without little fingers around!

First up - from jenleahlynn: the front


which opened out to this wonderful piece:



Next up from pilarfarmer:
A lovely card


But this

ISN'T the ATC- it's just the envelope!!!

THIS is the ATC:



Finally from Dreadlady:

This is a replacement as her first card got lost in the post .

Thank you SO much ladies - I love all ATC's, and I'm sorry it's taken so long to post pictures.

hi,

Came across this idea on another site and wondered if anyone would be interested.

Basically you alter playing cards - put a journalling prompt on one side and 'do' the prompt on the other. We all end up with lots of different prompts and lots of ideas for using them.

Figured I'd better get my backside into gear and post pictures of the envies I received from Smmarrt and dewshinesdopp!

Firstly smmarrt:
Print offs of vintage photos, chipboard elements, plain stickers, felt apple buttons, buttons, collage items - fish, butterflies, birds, bird eggs, fairies in jars (!) and people.



Do you know who the people in the vintage photos are Susan?

tickets of various types, luggage tags & envelopes, Tim Holtz Ideology labels, game cards, vintage library cards (remember using something similar when I was young!), patches, thread and an envelope labelled 'Look inside!'



And when I looked inside:



Keys!!

and a lovely blue glassine envelope with bird cutouts, a hand sewn felt broach (pin) and a small notebook with an up cycled coffee sleeve as a cover.




And from Dewshinesdopp.

I had been warned that there wasn't much in the way of supplies - but look at all these stickers!



a teddy bear punch and some sparkly green chipboard elements also snuck in there! I think the 2 monkeys on the right are my 2 boys in disguise - the grins are certainly cheeky enough!

And then there was this:



Matching earrings, bracelet and necklace. I ADORE these! especially the butterfly



And the 'stamps' on the envelope are definitely being kept!

FINALLY - I remembered to take pictures of the package I received from my esteemed co-org

Firstly - the envelope - I love the snail and the washi tape on the corners.



Now the contents:



some scrummy papers, ribbons, book pages,  post-it notes with keys on, stamps (postal), stamps (rubber), stickers (for Scott & Miles me thinks), art journal page (Sweet Dreams), postcards, washi tape, a booklet about washi tape, jewellery findings, some charms and 2 little envelopes


The postal stamps:



including some olympic related, fairy tales - Pinocchio and Snow-white and one Scouting.



The journal page, hand carved stamps and contents of one of the little envies - hand stamped stickers




and the last envelope hid this:



A little paper 'Happy Birthday' bunting. I shall be making use of this next month

Thank you Christina - I love everything you sent

Finally found my knitting needles last night, so thought I'd show you the needle roll in action!



I just love it, love the colours, the flowers and the fact that it will now be SO much easier to find the needles I need Thank you SO much Sparkledust

[BEWARE - PICTURE OBESE]

And I received!!

Sparkledust has done a wonderful job, and I love EVERYTHING!!

BEWARE - PICTURE OBESE

The unopened parcel:



Two wonderful monster bags for the boys. Just love the fabrics used - love that they are the same pattern in different colour ways.


Even DH was impressed with the bags - especially when I showed him the extra special additions:

How wonderful are those?? Just fabulous!

Lastly a little something for me:


Sparkledust was worried about the fabric on this one - but used it because the of the quality of the fabric (light weight canvas). I don't know why she was worried - yes, there is nothing like it on my pinterest, but then I wasn't pinning for this kind of thing! - and I LOVE it!


the inside


opened out


It's even got a pocket!!

I love it, love it, love it!!!
THANK YOU SO much Rhiannan All I need now its to find my knitting needles, so they can move into their new home!

oh - I almost forgot, there was also this:

It didn't last long 

Yay - We have a sender!!

Please post pictures of all your lovely goodies here!!

YAY Bergman received!!

I claim Corduroy cat for the Adirondack Alcohol Inks and Pen
Claims Allowed (Outstanding): 0
Claims made so far:4
Sendouts Not Sent: 1
Sendouts Sent:3
Sendouts Received: 0


PICK 1

Piecing It All Together – English piecing pattern book – links in with http://www.paperpieces.com/index.html which sells the pre-cut paper pieces for the patterns in the book  


Simply Applique by Yolanda Gifford. 80 pages, 15 projects, complete with pattern sheet in the back of the book.  

Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers by Angela Wainwright. 93 pages, 30 projects, full colour charts  

Cross Stitch Cards and Keepsakes by Jo Verso. 128 pages, lots of projects for all types of occasions, full colour charts  


PICK 2 (or mix and match from below - each item = 1/2 claim)

DMC Paintbox Poppets - 'A Good catch' approx 8" x 10" complete kit - zweigart 16 count aida, DMC stranded cotton - already sorted, needle and black and white chart. Needle has been threaded, but hasn't been started! Sorry about the flash - Little fingers and his big brother are around, so can't play with positioning to get better pictures at the moment.

Sock monkey – unfortunately I used white thread for sewing the legs, which shows (he was the very first one I made, so guessing ignorance can be blamed)  

Fabric – dogs about 8” x 36” Image shows half the fabric – fold on left hand side, with pattern repeated.  

Fabric – green, red and metallic gold Christmas labels fabric is approx 21.5” x 11.5” with each mini panel being about 2”x3”. Again the metallic doesn’t really show up.  

Christmas cushion panels – one with a grey tabby cat the other with a ginger tabby. Each panel is approx 13.25” with another panel (about 5” high) across the cut width for a envelope back or other decoration on the back.  
1)      2)   

Christmas fabric.  About 20” x 22”    Close-up


PICK 3 (or mix and match from other categories. each item = 1/3 claim)

Mini Christmas Stockings – these are about 6.5” by 4.5”, just the right size for a box of Smarties or other little gift  - various colour combinations available.



PICK 4 (or mix and match from above - each item = 1/4 claim)


The Art of Quilting – issues 1, 3 and 4 of a recent and ongoing part work. This is just the magazine bits – I’ve used the fabric for other projects.  

Peter Pan knitting pattern to fit 16" - 24" chest (up to about 5 years). Each cardigan requires between 100g and 200g double knit yarn depending on size.

UK Hand Knitting Association pattern to fit 16" to 24" chest. 2 cardigans and 2 jumpers, all with raglan sleeves. requires between 100g & 250g double knitting depending on size.  

Jaeger Handknits pattern. to fit 32" - 40" chest (actual size - 46" - 54.5"). requires 1250g - 1400g chunky yarn depending on size.

Charles Wysocki, The Four Seasons, book five by Dimensions - Cross stitch charts for 4 different American houses in the different seasons. Colour & symbol charts, separate charts for top stitching and general instructions. I'll try to get better pictures later

Barbara Mock, Country ABC's by Dimensions - Cross stitch chart for a sampler type picture - colour & symbol charts and general instructions.

Linda Gillum, Noah's Ark by Dimensions - cross stitch chart with colour and symbol chart for Noahs Ark.

Bouquet of Pillows by Dimensions- cross stitch charts for 4 different pillows/cushions. Includes colour/symbol charts, general instructions and finishing instructions for the pillows, and shows various different ways of using the patterns. Ths one that has been 'flashed out' is heart shaped, with spring flowers and the text 'love lasts forever'.

Nancy Rossi, Words of Wisdom by Dimensions. Cross stitch chart with colour/symbols.
trellis of flowers, lambs at bottoms and 'Time isn't measured by the years for live, but by the deeds you do and the joy you give' in the middle

1" wide fancy pre-ruffled lace over colour-matched sheer ribbon. Ribbon has a sparkle/luster to it. beige/caramel colour. approx 1.5 yds

2" wide fancy pre-ruffled lace/ribbon. From top down - black lace, caramel/cream/brown ribbon, black/white animal print net. approx 1.5 yds

'Heartsease' Brand new unopened cross-stitch kit for lavender bag from Textile Heritage Collection (complete with lavender, aida, needle, thread, ribbon and charted instructions)

'Hearts and Flowers - Baby Heart'. Brand new, unopened cross stitch kit from Textile Heritage Collection.

'Hearts and Flowers - Sweet Heart'. Brand new, unopened cross stitch kit from Textile Heritage Collection.

PICK 8 (or mix and match from above - each item = 1/8 claim)

PLEASE NOTE: all measurements on ribbon/lace are approximate

2 yds 2" wide bright yellow satin ribbon (single sided)

just over 2 yds 1/2" wide nude coloured knicker elastic

2 pieces of cream semi-sheer ribbon with a nice shine (the sort of thing used for wedding flowers etc) both about 55" long. Pre-used.  

1 yard 1/2" wide gold lame ribbon  


just under 3 yds 1/2" dark burgundy ribbon with copper/bronze metallic edging  

4 yds 1" emerald green ribbon. This has a sewn join just under 1 yd from one end.  

just under 1 1/3 yard 1" sheer lilac ribbon

just under 1 1/3 yard 1.25" pale pink ribbon

2 x approx 41" 1/4" yellow ribbon

1 yard 3/8" green ribbon

3 yards 1 1/2" deep burgundy ribbon - the shiny line is where it is wrapped with sellotape  (not my doing!)

3 yards 1 1/2" bronze ribbon - again wrapped with sellotape. There is a mark on the ribbon just by the sellotape which goes through about 9 layers of ribbon  

'grab bag' - various bits of ribbon - most between 12" & 24 inches  

LOTS more to come - binca fabric, bits, jewellery bits (beads and findings) etc just need to get them photographed.