DIY Kit Swap Round 5 -Signups (June 11-CLOSED : Sendouts by July 24)

[hertrigger]

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Swap name: DIY Kit Swap Round 5
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: hertrigger
Sign-up date range: June 11-June 26
Date to send item by: July 24

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): No.
Non-U.S. participants allowed? Yes.
All ages allowed? Or 18+? All ages are welcome. Under 18 make sure your parents are ok with it!
Organizer is aware of current list of "suspended traders" list and will not allow those members to participate: YES
Organizer meets the 4 conditions for swapping and will make sure that every participant meets these conditions: YES

Details of swap:
Back by popular demand! Share your crafty knowledge and create a DIY Kit for a craftster and in return learn something you've always wanted to learn but just didn't know where to start, or what to get!! All participants will be matched as best as possible accoriding to the kits they can make and the kits that they'd like to receive, so that we can all learn these kewl crafts from each other.

Craft Kits should include:
-project sheet with instructions and techniques (feel free to include samples/examples)
-materials
-tools with which to complete the project

ATTENTION: I made the sign up and send out periods really long for this one. One) so that people interested in being round 5, that was in round 4, have a chance to get their first ones out. Two) So that people will have a chance to get their kits done with great details without being rushed. Three) so that people with 2 kits will have some extra time..

I WILL NOT TOLERATE NON COMMUNICATION OR FLAKING!

Rules:
1. Craftsters MUST communicate with each other - at least in the beginning to acknowledge their partners, and at the end to reassure them that their kit's on the way. Last swap, I had a little trouble with this, and I had many worried partners, and it really was a bit unfair, expecially after unnamed flakers got theirs, but never sent!! . ..I'm not going to monitor this, but if you think you're having trouble, or are unsure, PM ME!!!

2. Also I need you to PM me when you send your kit and  when you receive your kit.

3. If you're going to be late in sending, or are having any trouble at all, please let me know.. .. .be nice to your fellow Craftster, and keep them aware of your situation.

4. If you've never swapped beofre, please read the Swaps Info Guide.


This swap was created after the DIY Swaps Rounds I, II, III and IV:
Round 4 Gallery

If you want to participate, please send me a pm with the following questionaire and also DIY KIT SWAP ROUND 54 in the subject line:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap : DIY KIT SWAP ROUND 5
Craftster username:
Email address:
Your real name:
Mailing address:
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside of the US?

At least 3 Kits (feel free to list more, it makes matching a bit easier!) that you are willing to make (please be as specific as possible if your kits are specific - ex: "Knitting in the Round" or "Advanced Knitting Techniques"  .. .or just "Knitting" if you're able to do any/most):
1.
2.
3.
At least 3 techniques/kits (feel free to list more, it makes matching a bit easier!) that you would like to receive (if I'm unable to match these, I will contact you to figure out the best partner) in order of priority:
1.
2.
3.
Any allergies your sender/partner should be aware of:
Favorite colors/tones, and colors/tones that you don't like:
Any symbols/signs/anything that you do not like that we should be aware of:
Anything else that your partner/sender should know about you:
Lastly, in Round IV, some craftsters swapped more than 1 kit. . ..I believe the limit was 2 kits. Are you interested in swapping for 2 kits, or just 1. (you can do 3 kits if you want, but you MUST have more than 3 on your want list):
Will you do 2 of the same kits?:


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

Also remember to read the  Swaps Info Guide. to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.

PARTICIPANTS:
sharc (2)
hertrigger (2)
stiching sister (2)
lady4feet
stellato_escuro
veganxwater
avsceriline (3)
artsy_pants (3)
betzi (2)
pinkangel1979
katiad (2)
Dancer4Ever (2) - NEWBIE
noelle (2)
Bambikhantastic (3)
onthinice (3)
fizzledimpulse (3)
unknownname (2)
koi (2)
hoxierice (3)
catpants (2)
starlawill (2)
TheWorldFamous (3)
Caffeinatedair (2)
bhean (3)
Elphalba (2)
qazicat (2)
BklynGal (2)
Halfelvenwriter (3)
Lol Stein (2)
rockstr009 (2)

LIST OF KITS HERE:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=16740598.msg953988#msg953988

PARTNERS:
blue means sent
purple means received
green means both
orange means positive feedback
red means COMMUNICATE

stiching sister (crochet) --> artsy_pants (polymer clay) --> pinkangel1979 (ATCS) --> koi (beaded art doll) --> onthinice (cross stitch) --> elphalba (beading basics) --> unknownname (memory wire bracelet) --> halfelvenwriter (altered book) --> bhean (greeting cards) --> unknownname (memory wire bracelet) --> starlawill (quilt basics) --> javede (knitting) --> bklyngal (crochet) --> lol stein (spinning fiber) --> rockstr009 (kool aid dying) --> qazicat (bookbinding) --> betzi (knitting) --> stitching sister (polymer clay) --> betzi (tatting) --> noelle (ukranian egg decorating) --> dancer4ever (corset kit) --> fizzledimpluse (drawing) --> veganxwater (stencilling) --> onthinice (bookbinding) --> sharc (kool aid dying) --> catpants (lip balm kit) --> hertrigger (koolaid dying) --> theworldfamous (cables) --> lol stein (spinning fiber) --> stellato_escro (visual journaling) --> bambikhantastic (needle felting) --> caffeinatedair (stuffed monster) --> stiching sister

dancer4ever (soap) --> sharc (knitting) --> artsy_pants (polymer clay people) --> dancer4ever (corset kit) --> halfelvenwriter (altered book) --> koi (beaded art doll) --> bambikhantastic (needle felting) --> dancer4ever

bambikhantastic (needle felting) --> qazicat (bookbinding) --> noelle (fabric/vinyl wallet) --> hoxierice (wet/needle felting) --> artsy_pants (polymer clay jewelry) --> hoxierice (needle felting) --> bhean (greeting cards) --> theworldfamous (tshirt bad) --> bklyngal (jewelry) --> halfelvenwriter (altered book) --> katiad (soap) --> bambikhantastic

katiad (soap) --> hertrigger (kool aid dying) --> elphalba (visual journalling) --> katiad

avsceriline (embroidery) --> starlawill (latchook) -->fixxledimpulse (shrinky dinks) --> caffeinatedair (stuffed monster) --> bhean (scrapbooking pages) --> avsceriline (embroidery) --> ladyfeet (tatting) --> hoxierice (spinning) --> avsceriline

GALLERY:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=107450.0

[shooting star]

   I'm going to singapore for anything up to a year around abut the time of the send out date.  This means that I won't know where I will be (ie address etc), so I can't sign up for this    I was really looking forward to this round so as I could participate in my first ever swap

On the other side, I look forward to seeing all the lovely kits you guys make up as usual!

[sharc]

just sent mine in!

[koi]

Wow! I think I'll join!

[betzi]

aw crap!  i will be out of the country on this date!  boohoo!  and i would sooooooo love to do it!  this time i would have definitely signed up for 2! 

any chance the date could be moved up a little?  maybe a shorter sign-up time?  *sniff* if not, i guess i'll be on the lookout for DIY Swap #6!

[hertrigger]

KITS OFFERED:
How to Knit Kit
How to make knitting needles and stitch markers
How to dye yarn
How to crochet (basic, not thread crochet though)
Kool Aid Dying kit
Sewing kit
Altered Book kit
Polymer Clay kit
Embroidery Kit
tatting basics
quilting basics (project most likely a quilt square or a wall hanging)
how to make a tote bag (sewing) or basic purse
basic dog coat/jacket (sewing)
ferret beds/hammocks (sewing)
embroidery
stencilling
shrinky dinks
marble magnets
record bowls
homemade knitting needles
marbled notecards
glass etching
How to alter/re-use clothes
Cooking.
Visual journaling.
How to carve your own stamps.
Sew A Stuffy kit
Jordy bag kit
Blythe clothes / accessories kit
Zip pouch kit
Wine Charm kit
How To Make Something to Hold stuff out of a magazine
Felt Flower Kit
Felt Cuff Kit
Polymer clay critter kit/ Polymer clay person kit
Polymer clay jewelry kit
knitting, all techniques (except sock knitting)--fair isle, intarsia, lace knitting
beaded cuff (knitting)
crochet beaded choker
origami or kirigami
crocheted jute bowl w/big beads (fairly basic kit)
Greeting Cards (can do a specific theme/occasion or general)
ATCs
Pyramid coin purse
Melt & Pour Soapmaking Kit
Knit a Scarf Kit (for beginning knitters)
Cloth Menstrual Pad Kit (machine sewing)
Knit a Cat Hat Kit (involves knitting in the round)
Fabric Bowl Kit (machine sewing)
Grow an Herb Garden (indoor / outdoor)
Sewing Pillowcases Kit (sewing machine recommended)
Knit Dishcloths Kit (slightly beyond garter stitch)
Cast a Spell Kit
Make a Planner Kit
Thread Crochet
book binding (jacobs ladder, side-stab, coptic, etc)
ukranian egg decorating (pysanky)
fabric & vinyl wallet
beaded princess necklace
pajama pants
kaleidoscope
Felting Kit (includes needle and wet)
Spinning Kit (drop spindle)
Kool-aid dye: roving or Yarn
Felted Dreadlocks: clip in & dreadfall basics
How to use your DVD burner, "backing up A DVD" (from Mr. Khantastic)
Cloth dinner napkins with mitred corners (machine sewing)
Basic blackwork
Basic cross stitch
Repousse (embossing) aluminum
Basic woodburning (if you can get the burner)
Drawing
Making Boxes
big crayons
weird bracelets-pony bead-
memory wire bracelet
Beaded Art Doll Kit
Beaded People pin Kit
Elastic bracelet  Kit
Machine sewing project skirt
Pattern making Skirt (with recommended supply list, I can't send it all)
Dyeing with icing/kool aid
Tie-dye
Batik
paper mache
how to make lip balm
how to make beaded jewelry/stitchmarkers
How to make stuff out of duct tape
how to make an art quilt/wallhanging (nothing to do with traditional quilting)
how to latchhook
Cableing (knitting technique)
Hemp Jewlery
Duct Tape Wallet and Flower
T-Shirt Bag (like a purse, just made out of a t-shirt)
Corset kit
Decoupage
Decoupage glassware
Hanging beaded candle holders
Recycling sweaters for yarn or felting
Scrapbook pages
Illusion knitting
monster pouch
linoleum cuts
Recycle laminte chips into keychains
Rubberstamping & Embossing techniques
Cute Japanese Stuffy kit, (cat, fox, rabbit or owl)( machine sewing prefered)
Mini bowling bag purse (machine sewing required  also need zipper foot) (not recommended for someone who has never machine sewn before)
Beaded knitted wire braclet (need to already know knitting basics, cast on, knit, pearl, cast off.)
stationery
zippered pouch kits
Altered Book and CD Kit
Knitting Cuffs and Wristwarmers Kit (in the round on dpns...can do striping, cables, ribbing)
how to knit  basic socks kit (with short-row heels)

KITS WANTED:
Journal/Bookbinding
Microscope Slide Pendant
Spinning Kit!
Knitting
Felt Critter/ Plushie Kit
crochet
polymer clay (figurines or beads)
embroidery
lip balm/gloss kit
silk screening
soapmaking
How to needle sculpt and/or paint a doll
Drop Spinning
screen printing
glass etching
resin kit
kanzashi flowers
How To Draw
How To Make A Colletive Garden
How to make stuff out of duct tape
bath products- lip balm/gloss, body butter/frosting, soap, etc etc
silk screening
Amigurumi kit
needle felting
quilting
Paper making
Visual Journaling
Altered Books
Yarn dying kit (or kool-aid dying)
paper mache
wood burning/carving
marbled notecards
tatting
Basic dog coat/jacket
Absurdly and astoundingly Sturdy dog toys
woodworking
Gardening, & Organic/Natural pest/weed control
Beaded art doll
Stenciling
Fair isle knitting - hopefully in the round for socks. 
Stamp carving
Pyramid coin purse
Needle sculpting
Ukranian egg decorating
Knit a Cat Hat
Make a pinhole camera
jewelery
ipod cozy-perfer felt
stationary -envolopes and paper/cards
ATCs Kit
marbling
bleaching
something jewelry related
batik
Things to Do with your DVD burner
how to tie dye
Felted Dreadlocks
How to make a Felt Bowl or purse or something.
How to make a button (like a pin)
shrinky dinks
corsets
wacky stuffed monster
latchook
Cross stitch kit
candle making
fabric bowl kit
t-shirt bag
Sock knitting (if on two circs or with magic loop, I need/would love instructions on how to do that, too)
Bookbinding other than coptic stitch
Sewing (machine sewing, not hand sewing, I just got a machine and I'm lost)
How to make felt beads
Cables (knitting)
Lace (knitting)
weaving kit (with yarn, i.e. weavette.)
make your own soap and felt it kit

[lady4feet]

Ohh I have to sign up. I've been looking at all these craft books trying to figure out which one would be best to learn by but I think having my fellow craftster teach me will be much better.

[stiching sister]

I just signed up!  Can't wait to get started on this one!

[hoxierice]

I'll do this again, I am going to wait a while to sign up though.

I don't want to butt in or make more work for the organizer, but I think that people have lots of skills that they can share and should look through the "Kits offered" because you may see something that you didn't know you wanted!

[hertrigger]

I'll do this again, I am going to wait a while to sign up though.

I don't want to butt in or make more work for the organizer, but I think that people have lots of skills that they can share and should look through the "Kits offered" because you may see something that you didn't know you wanted!

i was thinking the same thing, thats why i added it.. because i had stuff on my "want list" and then id get a form and i was like "ooooh!" lol so i hope that helps everyone