One Tiny Thing Shrinky Dinks Swap - Signups CLOSED, Send by 4/30!!!

[loves2experiment]

Back in 2005 when I took part in the first OTT swap, there was quite a lively discussion on how to push the limits on the 'one tiny thing' rule for the swap

Someone (I forget who ) asked if it's acceptable to package the 'one tiny thing' in a handcrafted trinket box.  As you might guess, the organizer said no

[kirstilynne]

no treats included then? just one item? ** just curious really.

[loves2experiment]

Yeah, it's really "just one item" so to speak.  Unless we're crafting things which are better off as pairs (such as earrings) or things which are in a set (e.g. a set of stitch markers...or a set of pins). 

Tempting as it may be, no extras are allowed...so no candy (my personal favourite *sigh*), no yarn, no FQs, or whatever else you would usually throw in as an extra treat for your swap partners

Believe me, it's a lot harder to send 'just one item' than a box of goodies   Then again, it also makes you try your darnest to impress your partner with your crafted item since you only get one shot (i.e. one item)

[kirstilynne]

wow. talk about pressure! hahhaha. It's an important thing to know.its my first One Tiny Thing swap and probably other's too!

Thanks loves2experiment for letting me know that. It is going to be beyond tempting.

[KatyMai]

I just sent my questionnaire off. Im really looking forward to this swap, iv never used shrink plastic before so this will be fun!

It will be hard to just send one item though 

[ThreadOrYarn]

Yeah, it's really "just one item" so to speak.  Unless we're crafting things which are better off as pairs (such as earrings) or things which are in a set (e.g. a set of stitch markers...or a set of pins). 

If it's a set, can they be sent in a little drawstring bag? (purchased, if that makes a difference). That's what I usually do for stitch marker sets.  Just checking, since I don't know what I'm making yet

[loves2experiment]

If it's a set, can they be sent in a little drawstring bag? (purchased, if that makes a difference). That's what I usually do for stitch marker sets.  Just checking, since I don't know what I'm making yet

Tough call here, but I'm gonna have to say no   Feel free to send your stitch markers (if you decide to make them) in a wee ziploc bag, wrap them in bubble wrap, etc. 


If anyone's wondering if it's ok to make or buy a pincushion to send with a set of sewing pins, that would be a no-no as well 

[DIY ho]

Mission: Operation Tiny will be fun but difficult!

[audio]

I'm really excited!

Are there any shrink plastic books, I thought I saw some around but there are none at my library. If there are any books are tehy worth buying?

Besides clip art where do you guys get images and things?
I use clip art and dafont.com.

[DIY ho]

I'm really excited!

Are there any shrink plastic books, I thought I saw some around but there are none at my library. If there are any books are tehy worth buying?

Besides clip art where do you guys get images and things?
I use clip art and dafont.com.

I don't know about the books, but I sometimes use coloring books as templates.