September 2009 Birthday Swap Sept 1- Sept 30

[Yarn or Fabric]

PLEASE DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD IF YOU ARE NOT POSTING A LIST (WITH APPROVAL). THERE IS A SEPARATE THREAD FOR DISCUSSION; THIS THREAD IS FOR BIRTHDAY LISTS ONLY.

PLEASE READ ALL RULES BEFORE YOU SEND YOUR INFO.

PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR LIST UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A PM SAYING THAT YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED.
The first 3 Craftsters to sign up will have extra time to choose a partner....
after that, I ask that you notify me of your choice of craftee within 3 days of posting your list.

Swap name: September 2009 Birthday Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: craftydeb

FOR POSTING BIRTHDAY LISTS Sign-up date range:  Sept 1- Sept 30
FOR CHOOSING A BIRTHDAY WISH TO FULFILL Sign-up date range:  Sept 1- Sept 30
DATE TO SEND ITEMS BY:  2 weeks after you claim someone unless other arrangements are made ahead of time

Limited to a certain number of people?: No.
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? No.
You must be 13 years old to swap.

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 13 years old: YES
- Participant lives in the United States: YES/NO
   - If yes, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES
   - If no, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES

Details of swap:  This swap was organized so everyone can get something crafty for their birthday!  Please read the guidelines carefully.

1. This swap is list style, like the Ongoing Wishlist Swap, however it is NOT chain style. You can choose any birthday craftster’s list that is posted, rather than only picking the last one.

2. This is a medium item swap. A medium item is defined as a craft or recon etc that takes you two hours to complete OR $20 worth of Store Bought Items. (If bought from a thrift store, estimate at what it would have cost new.) However you may also substitute a few small items for a medium.

3. If your birthday is in swap's current month, you can post your birthday wish list for this month. To do that, you must first PM me with the swap questionnaire filled out and wait for approval.

4. Once you have been approved, you may post your list of things that you would like to receive. This is the format for your lists: First post your location and a short bio of yourself, then a list of crafted items you would like, then craft supplies (if any) and lastly you can put a few “extras” that aren’t crafted, things like candy or tea. Remember, the more items on your list, the more likely you are to be chosen. The minimum of items to post is five.  Also including your wists is a good way for people to get the idea of your likes and style.  If you have any allergies please type them in red in your bio section.

5. Please post lists only in this thread. Discussion can be done here in the combined discussion/gallery thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=319514.0

 6. Every birthday participant must make at least one claim. You may have up to two claims at a time, and then you can claim again once your items are received (not when you mail out). New swappers may only have one outstanding claim; they may claim again after their first claim is received. Claims need to be made from the "crafted" and "craft supplies" sections of a person's list. The "extras" are just that--extra items you may want to throw in if you are feeling generous, but claims cannot be solely extras. Keep it crafty :-) (I'm asking that if you are sending mostly supplies, that you craft a little something for the bday babe.)

7. You may get claimed more than once, but your minimum amount to claim is one.  It is possible you may not get claimed at all. In this case you will not be provided a swap angel; angels are only if you get flaked on. However I do my best to make sure everyone gets claimed by keeping track of how many times each person is claimed. If possible try to pick someone who has been claimed 0 times versus someone who has been claimed 3 times.

8. If it is not your birthday but you would like to send a birthday present out you may do so.  Fill out the “non-birthday swapper” questionnaire and send it to me for approval.  Birthday swappers who receive a present from a non-birthday swapper must send a snail mail thank you card.  You will not receive feedback until I hear from the other swapper that they have received a thank you card.

 9. When you choose to fulfill a birthday wish, PM both me (craftydeb) AND the chosen craftster.  At that time, please request the address for where to send it.  After that you have 2 weeks to get the item out the door.

10. It is super important for everyone to keep good communication.  It is REQUIRED that you PM me when you've sent and of course, don't forget the DC#.  It is REQUIRED that when you receive, you PM me and publicly announce in the gallery (even if you don't have pictures).  

11. When one of your items is chosen, please cross it out so that it is easier for others to see what has been chosen.
(It wouldn't hurt to thank the person at this time either.)

12. If you are sending late you must PM me by your send-out date.  If your send-out date comes and goes and you don’t PM me, you will receive “poor communication” feedback.  It should not be my job to hunt you down and find out what is going on.

Please make sure to put “July Bday Swap” or something equivalent in the subject line on all communications.  The most important thing to me is communication.  Please PM me when you send and receive, and please reply to my PM's to you in a timely manner.  

If you want to SIGN UP TO POST YOUR BIRTHDAY LIST:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap-  Sept 2009 Birthday Swap
Craftster username:
Email address:
Real name & Address (formatted for mailing):
When is your birthday?
Have you read and understand all of the rules to this swap?
Are you willing to send at least a medium item per claim?
(If not then you will not be approved.)
Are you at least 13 years old?  Yes/No
Who and what do you claim for crafting?
If shipping within the US, I agree to obtain a DC#: Yes/No
If shipping from outside of US, I agree to provide a copy/scan of my mailing receipt.  Yes/No


If it is not your birthday and you want to SEND TO A BIRTHDAY CRAFTSTER:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap- Sept 2009 Birthday Swap
Craftster username:
Email address:
Real name:
Mailing address:
Chosen craftster and item:
If shipping within the US, I agree to obtain a DC#: Yes/No
If shipping from outside of US, I agree to provide a copy/scan of my mailing receipt. Yes/No
I understand that I will be getting a thank you card and not a package for this swap.  Yes/No

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

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

Please make sure to post in the combined Gallery/Discussion Thread to keep up with updates:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=310038.0


Previous rounds of the Birthday swap...
August 2009 gallety/discussion   http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=315596.0
July 2009   http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=311359.0
July 2009 gallery/discussion  http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=310038.0
June 2009   http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=307715.0
June 2009 gallery/discussion  http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=307716.0
May 2009   http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=303168.0
May 2009   gallery/discussion http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=303169.0

[Yarn or Fabric]

Swap Gallery and Discussion Thread
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=319514.0

List of Birthday Crafters:
1.  [member]thatkid[/member] - Sept 23  (0 claim,  sent, 1 received)  3 gifts coming *needs to send thank you card before feedback is left.
2.  raeraethejetplane  - Sept 2  (0 claims, 0 sent, 1 received) 1 gift coming *needs to send thank you card before feedback is left.
3.   TerraBella01  - Sept 22  (0 claims, 0 sent, 1 received) 3 gifts coming
4. RikaHeart - Sept 9  (1 claims, 0 sent, 0 received) 1 gift coming
5.  luckdragon  - Sept 8  (2 claims, 0 sent, 1 received)  2 gifts coming
6.  v3nu5 - Sept 30  (0 claim, 0 sent, 3 received)  1 gift coming
7.  lilyla19 - Sept 19  (1 claims, 0 sent, 0 received) 1 gift coming
8. redstar13 - Sept 12 (1 claim, 0 sent, 0 recevied)1 gift coming
9.
10.
11.
12.... more lines will be added as needed.

A huge thanks to our Non Birthday Crafters:
1.  sezouli (1 sent)
2.  Raesmom (1 sent)
3.
4... more lines will be added as needed.

Sendout by....
Sept 17
v3nu5 -> luckdragon for a T-shirt

Sept 18
thatkid -> raeraethejetplane for a stencilled t-shirt
luckdragon  -> thatkid for a guitar pick bracelet from wists

Sept 19
TerraBella01 ->  v3nu5 for Jewelry

Sept 21
raeraethejetplane -> TerraBella01 for a handbound journal

Sept 22
RikaHeart -> lilyla19 for Fancy buttons and Crotchet Books/Magazines

Sept 24
sezouli -> THATKID, At least Resin Pendants

Oct 1
lilyla19 -> for luckdragon for amigurumi
luckdragon -> Rikaheart for a tricorder bag

Oct 3
v3nu5  -> thatkid for Beads/supplies, and a little extra something
v3nu5 -> TerraBella01 for etched tumblers.
Raesmom -> raeraethejetplane for a rainbow scarf

Oct 5
redstar13 -> TerraBella01 some fingerless gloves

Oct 21
luckdragon -> redstar13 for spats & a collar

[AlyssaKnits]

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada.
I'm 17 (will be 18!) and i love animals, music, photography and disney.
I'm allergic to smoke and lavendar.

Crafted Items
Poppet clothes (dresses or shirts)
Soy Melts (any fruit scents)
Autograph books for Disneyworld
Amigurumi
Resin pendants Thanks Sezouli!
Wall hanging (cats or dogs, cartoon if possible)


Supplies
Beads (charms or wooden beads) Thanks v3nu5!
Whimsies for a little girls i-spy bag
Baby girl scrapbook papers/stickers
Disney scrapbook embellishments

My wist: http://www.wists.com/alyssafitzm

[luckdragon]

Hi birthday craftsters!  My name is Karen and I live in Austin, TX.  My birthday is Sept 8 and I will be turning...what, wait, no, it can't be possible...45?!?  I don't feel that old!

I love to sew and dabble in lots of other crafts as well.  I have a fabulous 12 yo daughter (who can't wait to join craftster herself), a huge, goofy dog and a lovely, prissy cat.

I love designs from the 60's and early 70s as well as asian design.  I'd rather not have anything country or shabby chic.  I prefer things that have a use or a purpose rather than sit on a shelf.  I would love anything from either of my wists (see my profile) but especially the things below.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

Crafted Items
Knit or crocheted Scoodie
                 in Deep Red or Tangerine Orange similar to this one:  
                http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29671559
T-shirt (ladies fitted- medium) with Totoro   ---Thanks v3nu5!!! ----
               I love this particular design:  http://static2.animepaper.net/upload/thumbs/wallpapers/My-Neighbor-Totoro/%5Blarge%5D%5BAnimePaper%5Dwallpapers_My-Neighbor-Totoro_flyindreams_31996.jpg

Original artwork
               simliar to this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25225983
               or  this:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23861515
Handmade cards
               here are some styles I found quickly: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=99842  or http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6199848  or  
              http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=107033  
             also, scenes from old boardwalks or black and white photos

Tree of Life sculptures
               I don't typically like things that aren't "used", but I'm fascinated by those wired tree of life sculptures: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299424.0

knitted socks (size 9 shoe)

Overnight bag in bright colors

Handmade soaps, lotions, scrubs - love scents like frangipiangi (sp?), coconut, cucumber, sage

Peyote stitch or loomed bracelet

amigurumi - perhaps Pucca or a cute little monster (ok, this is for my daughter) - thanks Lilyla19 !!!

steampunk style jewelry

Fingerless gloves/wristwarmer
      similar to this: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=239108.0

Crocheted or sewing reusable shopping bag - especially one that rolls up into its own pocket or has a small case

Stash/Supplies:
Hand dyed yarn to make my own scarf

fabric/Fat quarters in retro/60's or asian inspired prints (anything by amy butler)

instructions for crocheting/crocheting kit (I have been unsuccessfully trying to figure it out on my own)

glass etching kit

Spinning kit (again, for my daughter)

Other random stuffs
crafting books - ask, cuz I already have a lot, but I'm always looking for new ones...especially vintage
anything dark chocolate and/or caramel
lovely loose leaf tea

[raeraethejetplane]

Hey kids! I live in Los Angeles, California and turned 22 yesterday. My family has many pets but my own is a 15 year old Siamese cat. He's my baby. I love to needle felt, make paper crafts, make jewelery, ride my road bicycle (her name is Anihan), and read. I'm allergic to metals except for silver and gold. I'm a huge fan of Flight of the Conchords, Johnen Vasquez (Invader Zim, Squee!, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac), Freakazoid!, Dethklok, and Firefly/Serenity. I love gothic and Japanese fashion (especially goth, lolita, and decora). I'm a big anime fan too (Soul Eater, Avatar the Last Airbender, Ghibli productions and more). I dislike perfume. I am not a fan of pink, yellow, or orange.

Crafted Items

*Jayne Cobb's hat<this would make my century
*Earrings that reflect my interests with some sort of backing. (I love black, red, and green)
*A lace choker or necklace
*Stenciled t-shirt of any above interests. (in women's fitted large) Claimed by thatkid. I'm very excited!
*Rainbow scarf Already claimed. Thanks Raesmom!
*Stretchy head band/casual fascinator(sp?) to hold back my really short hair. I wear strange stuff so go crazy! No butterflies or dragonflies please

Craft Supplies

*ATC rubber stamp Please message me...I want specific text on it
*Paper craft kit-I'm new to paper crafts and would love a beefening up of my stash I'm currently obsessed with browns, sepia, white, copper, and gold
*Scrapbook folders or boxes to organize my paper craft stuff
*Art Books are Magazines with techniques on paper craft, jewelery, and needle felting

My wist

[RikaHeart]

Hi! I'm 23, turning 24 this September 9th! I live in Texas! I have two Dogs

Crafts:

Inuyasha Plush
Riku Plush
Demyx Plush
Spock Plush
Old McCoy Plush
Kirk Plush
Scotty Plush
Inuyasha OutFit - Fire Rat Robe [Will get Pic, but want it as a relaxing or PJ to use]
Anything with Star Trek Like:
Tricorder Bag
Kingdom Hearts Items of anything kind.
K-9 Plush
Tardis,
The Doctor.
Professor Snape Plush,
Slytherin Robe,
Organization 3 Outfit.
Star Trek Medical Kit Style Cosplay
Jewelry,
Steampunk Jewelry or other steampunk items.
Handmade Cards
Star Trek Blanket
Espeon Plush
Doctor Who K-9 Outfit for muh Tucker.

Craft Supplies:
Those Awesome Rubber Stamps of any kind, design, pictures,
Words like "Love," "Your Friend," "Live Long and Prosper."
Doctor Who craft Book with Sewing Patterns
Japanese Anime Sewing Patterns

Here's my Wist -> http://www.wists.com/RikaHeart and  http://www.wists.com/Rythela to give you more ideas of what I want I'm Huge Star Trek and is a Cosplayer.

[v3nu5]

Hi everyone, and Happy Birthday to you September born.
My name is Vanessa, I will be 32 this year, I am married, no kids, but we count our dogs. I live in Tucson, Az, and try and stay inside and craft or play games to survive the immense heat. I am a World of Warcraft addict. I am a Libra through and through. Also a self proclaimed geek, I love Star Wars & video games. I love to cook, bake, read and  to craft. I would describe my style(s) as creepy cute i guess. On one side I love Nightmare before Christmas and opposite I adore Hello Kitty and Sanrio. I'm not a pink girl, I dont like pastels too much. I like bold colors, and earthy tones. Which explains why I love camping in the mountains so much in the fall. Plum purple and olive/jade greens are among my fav's. I love anime, and movies. I like mythical themes from dragons & unicorns to trolls, orcs & mermaids. But my favorite theme/decorum is Oriental/Asian. Traditional Japanese or Chinese is gorgeous!

CRAFTIES: You can see my wish list or wist for reference.
My very own Poppet. I know its a stretch. But a gal can dream.
Amigurumi anything. Animals, mythical, or sci-fi.
A stenciled t-shirt in any color, any of my fav styles.
Makeup/hygiene tote, or over night bag.
A handmade wallet or organizer.
Anything resin. Resin knitting needles, pendants, earrings, ect.
Jewelery- I love earrings; dangle, hoops or studs. Bracelets, and necklaces; the longer the better.  Thanks Terrabella.
Handmade candles, facial scrubs, soaps, lotions, or cremes. Oh yum.
Picture frames- I can never have enough, since my nieces give so many photo opportunities.
Keepsake boxes, or polymer covered tins.
A lap quilt all my own, in my fav colors.
Jewelery/earring organizer.

Supplies: *also see my wists if ya like.
Fiber to try spinning. I have made my own hand spindle but few fiber.
Polymer clay and supplies. I still use toothpicks for my poly clay things. *embarrassed*
Any fabric. Especially that is Hello Kitty or kawaii style.
Oh zippers! Any color, any sizes.
Poppet patterns or supplies for clothes or the doll,like doll eyes. If I cant get one I wanna make one.
Knitting or crocheting needles. Can never have enough, I only have 1 pair of knitting needles.
Any yarn, any style and any color, but I do love the big fluffy kind.
Fat quarters or fabric scraps for quilt.
Beads, charms and BEADS!

Extras:
Chocolate Anything!
Teas
Buttons, I'm getting into the obsession.
Stickers, Disney or hello kitty, or anything from my wists.
Note pads, or paper books for journal or swap organization.

My wish list http://amzn.com/w/29SE3N837YP25 Also my wist: http://wists.com/v3nu5

Thank you in advanced, and Happy Birthday!

[TerraBella01]

I really like useful items.  I love blues, brown/blue, ocean pastels, yellows, ocean blues/greens.  I love things that are nature themed (trees, birds, dolphins, ocean, etc).   I'm located in Indiana, USA

Crafted Items

-fingerless gloves in blues, or blue/brown combination - Thanks redstar13!
-Handbound journal - Thanks raeraethejetplane! I can't wait!
-Etched tumblers with birds design - Thanks v3nu5!
-nice thick warm knit socks I can wear around the cold house in winter (I'm about an 8.5 in US women)
-knit or crocheted 1" round balls (not for me but for one of my cats)
-amigurumi small sea creatures
-amigurumi small penguin
-Homemade candles - I love vanilla, pumpkin, and fruity smells


Craft supplies
-paper craft items (unique papers, stickers, embellishments, stamps, inks, punches, etc)
-beads for jewelry making
-unique fabrics for sewing

Extras
-chocolate. I'll eat anything as long as it doesn't have a coffee flavor.

[lilyla19]

Hello everyone, I'm turning 25 this 19 September. I'm currently living in Thailand

I'm pretty much a girlie girl. My fave colors are pink, baby blue and the pastels. Soft colors. I also like lighter earth tones color like cream, grey
Patterns I like are mostly the one with small motifs of all types, moons, stars, tiny little flowers. Something, cute, kawaii. I do enjoy cutesy stuff.
I'm not much of a jewelry person, I prefer small, simple piece. No pierced ears either.


Wishlist:

Crafted:

Clothes pads set for curvy girls. I like them pretty large and wide to fit my shape and prevent leaks.

Big Slouchy hobo bag like this
In pastel colors, and may be some other thing but hearts or make the heart smaller


Pleatness bag like this

A messenger bag with zipper divider like this

A oversize handbag like this /url]

Nyanko Cat Plushie like [url=http://www.spiralandcircle.com/map%20plush.jpg]this or this

A Pocky Totebag like   this

Stich markers for crocheting

Handmade Soap and Lip Balms [Nothing too "tree-like" smell please. I prefer flowerys, citrus smell]


Supplies:
Polymer Clay kit & how to
Resin Kit & how to
Yarn are always good. Any type but acrylic.
Shrinky Dinks with instructions we don't have them here.
Fancy Stamps pad.
Suncatcher Amigurumi eyes: any color, any size, (single color prefer)
fancy, cute little buttons  Thanks RikaHeart

Books: (used/second hand are welcomed)
Crocheted bag Books
Anything amigurumi.
Crochet Magazines Thanks RikaHeart

Random:
Seals / Cows / Onigiri Related Stuff
Candies, I got a sweet tooth! [Not black licorice please! That's the only thing I dislike]
Anything from my wists!

Just surprises me.

[redstar13]

My name is Alyssa and I turned 30 on the 12th
I start graduate school in the UK in about a week. I'll not have alot of my fun stuff with me, as I will be traveling from Cali to get there! I'll be going to grad school for forensic anthropology. I love football (ne patriots!) I love books and read all the time (well when I have time J ) I love anthropology and native inspired art (specifically northwest coast – I LOVE the raven images from the kuakutl!) I like pin up girls and pirates. I love Jane Austen and Johnny Cash. I’m very eclectic J I love sacred hearts and our lady of Guadeloupe imagery. I prefer darker of bolder colors i.e jewel tones. I don’t do pastels. I'd love stuff to decorate my room/study space or organize stuff


Crafts


Resin pendant or beads with cool kitschy stuff in them (sacred hearts, sailor jerry stuff, lady of Guadeloupe, skulls, pirates, etc,,,)

Pendants or pierced earrings

Apron (vintage inspired)

I'm kinda obsessed with quirky brooches. My favorite is a rhinestone skull and crossbones.

big wish I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE a dark colored pencil skirt 

Spats : like these http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/bkrenning4/OWS/DSCF0929.jpg or these http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=230540.0 (in any c0lor but red! I just got a great pair of red ones and black ones in another swap, but 90% of my wardrobe is black) I’d love fleece ones!

Cool fun cute headbands (hate to say it, but I love the gossip girl style ones!)

Handmade garter belt or garters

hair bobs. Like flowers or feathers. Love vintage inspired. 20’s – 50’s or burlesque

Steampunk style pendants

a cowl or button up scarf type thing (knit or crochet or Victorian inspired, some examples on my wist)

paper back book cover (http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=236243.0)

Craft Supplies

Glass cutter (to cut bottles or light bulbs)

polymer clay tools/molds

trim – I love cook quirky trims – metallic is a huge plus

Funky rockabilly, skull, etc fabric

Kitschy charms

vintagey looking/inspired lace

I adore sacred hearts and would love charms, or fabric or basically anything sacred hearty.

Cool cross stitch patterns

Tattoo fabric or old school flash stuff.

Feathers! Ostrich and peacock are my fave!

I Love making jewelry so weird or peculiar or funky beads would be cool

vintagey style swimsuit pattern

cameos

funky and fun fabric!!! I'm a fabric hoarder

old looking keys

Shrinky dinks

Pinking shears (used is perfect!)

funky, vintage or interesting buttons

interesting/fun yarns - or any yarn for that matter, as long as it isn't rough! I am very tactile Smiley (I've just gotten pretty darn good at crochet!!)

craft/crochet magazines

Cool crochet patterns

Extras/miscellaneous

tea related thing (or loose teas!! I LOVE black teas and spiced teas!)

lip gloss! The glossier the better

anything organizey

I have a wist too http://redstar13.wists.com/redstar13
Thanks in advance!