I'm wrapping up the One Tiny Monster Swap, and I'm ready to organize again already! Keeping in the OTM theme, I'd like to do a One Tiny Monster Hoopla Swap. The 3-d monsters were a hit, and a few people wanted to join, but weren't ready to make a 3-d creation. I feel like this could be their chance! What'cha think?   

Hoop sizes could be no larger than 4", with a 3-week crafting period...I would start it in the next two weeks or so (after my first organized swap is officially complete and the last swapper has received her angel package )

Thanks!

b&h

[You will need to be able to ship to the Netherlands.]

One Tiny Monster Swap –Angel found!iginal Thread link: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=421152.0
Gallery thread link: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=421503.0
# of Flakers: 2 (One previously found)
RhymeswOrange angeling!

wendiek is in need of an angel! The swap required that each participant crafted one tiny monster (4” and under) for their partner. The monster must be three-dimensional. Once chosen as an angel, you will have 2 weeks time (beginning on the date I PM you to confirm you have been accepted) to craft and send your item. If you are wanting to angel to redeem feedback, keep in mind:
“In the case of someone angeling to redeem negative feedback, the swap they choose to send an angel package for MUST be similar to the swap they originally flaked on in terms of size and time commitment. For example, if someone did not complete a swap with multiple send outs, they must do an angel package for EACH send out they missed. If someone did not complete a swap where they should have sent one large and two small items, they must send at least that much to the person they are angeling for.”

You will need to be able to ship to the Netherlands.

Some excerpts from wendiek’s questionnaire:
Three words to describe your ideal monster: cute, fun, colorful
Likes: cookie monster, mike from Monster’s Inc., pink, green, blue
Dislikes: skulls, scary
Allergies: none

If you are interested in becoming an angel for this swap, please PM organizer bananasandhair!
Eligible applicants are taken on a first come, first served basis!

[(4” and under)]

([angel]Jen Sews -> whileitsraining)

Swap Name: One Tiny Monster Swap
Original Thread link: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=421152.0
Gallery thread link: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=421503.0
# of Flakers: 1

whileitsraining is in need of an angel! The swap required that each participant crafted one tiny monster (4” and under) for their partner. The monster must be three-dimensional. Once chosen as an angel, you will have 2 weeks time (beginning on the date I PM you to confirm you have been accepted) to craft and send your item.

If you are wanting to angel to redeem feedback, keep in mind:

“In the case of someone angeling to redeem negative feedback, the swap they choose to send an angel package for MUST be similar to the swap they originally flaked on in terms of size and time commitment. For example, if someone did not complete a swap with multiple send outs, they must do an angel package for EACH send out they missed. If someone did not complete a swap where they should have sent one large and two small items, they must send at least that much to the person they are angeling for.”

You will need to be able to ship to the United States.

Some excerpts from whileitsraining’s questionnaire:

Three words to describe your ideal monster: bumpy, hairy, plump
Likes: Stuffies, Monsters Inc., greens, blues, chevrons, polka dots
Dislikes: paisley, graffiti
Papercrafters need not apply, as there are tiny hands around that may destroy your item!
Allergies: smoke

If you are interested in becoming an angel for this swap, please PM organizer bananasandhair!

Eligible applicants are taken on a first come, first served basis!

Tiny Monsters Everywhere!

Swap Thread

Sent
SentLate w/Communication
Received
CONTACT YOUR ORGANIZER!
Feedback Given
Swap Angel

bananasandhair <> tabzilla
susanab <> annigirl22
ChameleonHound <> littlemama25
Jen Sews <> Nolansmomster
Leslieshappyheart <> pilarfarmer
monkey_girl <> Bunnie Boo
suereal <> Glamis
RachelStitches RhymeswOrange<> wendiek
stepharella <> teag
mariak<> cabaute
estar23 <> pioneer9
audio [Jen Sews] <> whileitsraining
Cerebral Atrophy <> WiccadWitch
Staar84 <> La Chapa
deadsweaters <> Michelleandbean
craftADDchick <> pjr107
.:dollface:. <> ilovesnails
jennythor <> pcollins399
Ninaprettyballerina <> bec99
RaraAvis <> Smeddley

[PARTNERS!]

OTMS: One Tiny Monster Swap! (SIGNUP 3/4/13-3/18/13 ; MAIL BY 4/3/13)

GALLERY!




Swap name: One Tiny Monster Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: bananasandhair
Sign-up date range: March 4th, 2013 – March 18th, 2013
Date to send item by: April 3rd, 2013

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): 40

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
If so, which country?

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: YES
- 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:

Monsters! Enough said.

Each participant will be crafting ONE tiny monster for their partner. Every monster should be a 3 dimensional object (such as a stuffie,  plushie, sculpture, needle-felted,  etc…), but feel free to experiment with different materials.

Please limit the size of your tiny monster to 4” and under, so he/she/it stays within tiny limits.

Please post in the swap thread at least once a week once the swap has begun, to ensure that you’re keeping on track.

If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:

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?
Confirm that are at least 16 years old: (YES/NO)

Describe your ideal monster in 3 words:

Do you have a favorite famous monster?

What are your favorite colors?

Are there any colors you don’t like?

Do you have any favorite patterns or themes?

Are there any patterns or themes you dislike?

Do you have any allergies?

Do you have any allergens in your home? (pets, smoke, etc…)

Is there a particular material you would like your tiny monster to be constructed from?

Is there any type of material you would rather not receive? (no fur [fake or real], no papercraft, etc…)

Do you have a Pinterest, Wist, or other interest page you’d like your partner to know about?

Anything else you’d like your partner to know?


IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER bananasandhair 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:

1. bananasandhair
2. jennythor
3. RaraAvis
4. suereal
5. whileitsraining
6. deadsweaters *Welcome First Time Swapper!*
7. audio
8. littlemama25
9. mariak
10. RachelStitches
11. Ninaprettyballerina
12. cabaute
13. monkey_girl
14. bec99
15. ilovesnails
16. Nolansmomster
17. Michelleandbean
18. estar23
19. pilarfarmer
20. pioneer9
21. stepharella
22. WiccadWitch
23. craftADDchick
24. ChameleonHound
25. La Chapa
26. Glamis
27. Staar84
28. susanab
29. Leslieshappyheart
30. annigirl22
31. .:dollface:.
32. wendiek
33. pcollins399
34. pjr107
35. Jen Sews
36. teag
37. Cerebral Atrophy
38. Smeddley
39. Bunnie Boo
40. tabzilla

PARTNERS!

Sent
SentLate w/Communication
Received
CONTACT YOUR ORGANIZER!
Feedback Given
Swap Angel

bananasandhair <> tabzilla
susanab <> annigirl22
ChameleonHound <> littlemama25
Jen Sews <> Nolansmomster
Leslieshappyheart <> pilarfarmer
monkey_girl <> Bunnie Boo
suereal <> Glamis
RachelStitches RhymeswOrange<> wendiek
stepharella <> teag
mariak<> cabaute
estar23 <> pioneer9
audio [Jen Sews] <> whileitsraining
Cerebral Atrophy <> WiccadWitch
Staar84 <> La Chapa
deadsweaters <> Michelleandbean
craftADDchick <> pjr107
.:dollface:. <> ilovesnails
jennythor <> pcollins399
Ninaprettyballerina <> bec99
RaraAvis <> Smeddley

Who doesn't love monsters?

I know that normally these are one tiny "theme" thing swaps, but I was thinking just making a tiny monster (stuffie, if you will), rather than a monster themed item, would be fun too, and not too time consuming for anyone.

The swap would be for one tiny monster. They can be scary, cute, angry, happy, sad, whatever mood seems appropriate for your monster. I was thinking two weeks craft time, which gives plenty of time for crafting a tiny monster, but not so long that you forget about it!

This would be my first time organizing and I am trying to see if anyone would be interested in participating

thanks

This is my first entrelac project and I am super proud of the way it turned out! 




The edges really are straighter than the picture, but because the pattern is so puffy I couldn't get it to lay flat for me (and I really don't want to block it. lol) I used Red Heart Boutique Collection Yarn. It's a prime example of why you buy the same dye lot, but after I got going I didn't mind the changes, as I thought it brought more interest to the fun pattern.

I modified a blanket pattern to create this beauty, so I just sort of winged it.  It was really droopy when you held it up, so I just did a single crochet edging to keep it from stretching.



I love how puffy it looks and it's really warm

I first saw them on Pinterest, and the concept seemed simple enough. I changed them up just a little, but I wanted to share because I thought they turned out pretty well! I'm not sure what to do with them, as I'm not into brooches (they have no backing on them as of yet). Mine aren't quite as smooth as the tutorial because I used cheap craft felt from Michael's that I had sitting around. They were just a project to keep myself entertained  


EDIT!: Latest attempt! Changed it up quite a bit. Took a lot longer, but totally worth the effort!




And because I like Instagram  


Credit where credit is due : http://news.holidash.com//2010/04/23/mothers-day-corsage/

Hat I worked up pretty quickly that I wanted to share. Nothing too fancy. I did have to rip out about 3 inches of work though, because it got a little out of hand on the slouchy-ness  I used to have a lot more hair to hold it up, but ever since I cut off 11 inches, it's made me have to re-think my hats. lol

Side:


Top:


Detail:

I've been stalking this fabric at Joann's for awhile now, and it finally went on sale and I was able to pick it up!

Front, which looks just like the back 



The sides cinch up and make pretty bows


oooh, pocket! Sized perfectly for my phone


The fabric is just some basic cotton, nothing fancy, as you can see it's fairly thin. Overall it cost less than $10 because the black contrasting fabric was from the remnants bin!

For those interested, and for the sake of crediting my source
I got the pattern from : http://sweet-verbena.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-cinch-bag-tutorial.html