Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Swap Round 2 Signups Closed Send by March 22/10

[PixieVal]

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Swap name: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Round 2
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: pixieval
Co-organizer: cjclark
Sign-up date range: Jan 25 to Feb 12th
Date to send items by: Mar. 22d

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): 24
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 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/


  
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...that you yourself posted ...that someone else posted


Details of swap:
In this swap, participants will craft using repurposed "waste" and rescued materials.  Recycling is definitely awesome, but reusing materials before they go off to the plant is even better!  Be creative with your materials--they're everywhere!  You can use trash/recyclables from your own house, second-hand goods purchased from thrift stores, found items, or dumpster-dived items/supplies*.  Basically, if you've rescued it from the trash (or the threat of the trash) to give it new life, it's a reasonable material to use.  If there are small parts of your project that you absolutely cannot find materials for without using new ones, just make sure it's really sparingly.  I know it can be hard for stuff like paint, thread, etc... just use your best judgment!

Then, along with your crafted items, make sure you tell your partner the story of where you got your materials.  It will be fun to see what waste we've saved from the landfills!

*I realize not everyone is cool with dumpstering, so if you'd prefer that your partner did not use dumpstered items, you can note that in the questionnaire.  Also, if you are dumpstering for supplies, I am going to assume that you know what you are doing, you know the laws in your area regarding dumpster diving, you are being safe while doing it, and you are not using items that are dirty/potentially dangerous in any way.

Swap Requirements: 1 Medium, 3 smalls      
 http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=229624.msg3712343#msg3712343
Examples of Sizes  
By Time
-Large = 3 or more hours
-Medium = 2 or more hours
-Small = 2 or less hours

By Size
-Large = A shawl, a shirt, a skirt, a set of jewelry with four to five items, a purse
-Medium = one single necklace or bracelet, a scarf
-Small = Earrings, stickers, wallets, pouches, bookmarks

By Price
-Large = $30 or more
-Medium = $10-$30 dollars
-Small = $10 or less

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 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 or, if not, that you have moderator approval(YES/NO)
ADD OTHER SWAP SPECIFIC QUESTIONS HERE...


What does living “green” mean to you?
What kinds of things do you do to live a "green" lifestyle?
What are you favorite crafts to make?
What kind of crafts would you like to receive?
Is there any kind of craft you would not want to receive?
Favorite colors/color scheme?
Least favorite colors?
Do you mind if your partner uses dumpster dived items/supplies?
Do you have any allergies/allergens in your home?
Anything else you want your partner to know?
Wist or other site for stalking?


IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER 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.

Inspiration:
eco-craftalong
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=170428.0
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Swap Gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=248443.0
Farmer’s Market Swap Gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=232343.0
Back to Nature Swap Gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=245520.0
Going Green Swap Gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=236052.0
Earth Day Recycle Swap Gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=5981.0
Trash to Treasure Swap Gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=187057.0
Earth Day/Environmental Swap 2 Gallery
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=161905.0

[PixieVal]

Remember to send DCN or Reciept information to both organizers! And now that we have partners, It is required that you post in this thread at least 1x a week until your partner recieves! Also required to post pics in the gallery, if you will not be able to, make sure your partner takes pics. And lastly, you need to PM either me or cjclark when sending/recieving!! Thank you, and have fun!
Partners!


cjclark's group
Pixieval <--> cjclark
Mermaidcafe <-> ilovesnails
Stellou <-->Pixiefirefly
Leashhh <--> aimeerox
Rangerbeth <-->pinokeeo
Cxcaitlyn <-->gammykatie


pixieval's group
Nataluna <-->yzzilnoaj
Mocka_moo <-->strawberryh  
Craftydeja <-->miss Barbara  
Gigglygirl <-->myma minx
melmakespretty <-->Ralph
noboydhasthisoneyet<-->tazfromoz
sugaree <-->moxiepurple

[ilovesnails]

Oh this sounds like so much fun! The possiblibities are endless! Just sent in my questionaire.

[PixieVal]

Oh this sounds like so much fun! The possiblibities are endless! Just sent in my questionaire.

yay! It is going to be tons of fun!

[pinokeeo]

Whoa!  Long signup time.  I'll be filling out my questionnaire.  Since we don't have wists, I do hope that everybody will take their time and put lots of information in their questionnaire.  I know I will.

[PixieVal]

Whoa!  Long signup time.  I'll be filling out my questionnaire.  Since we don't have wists, I do hope that everybody will take their time and put lots of information in their questionnaire.  I know I will.

I didn't think I would get signups till the end of the week, so when I originally said something I would keep signups open for 2 weeks- till 12 Feb. Lol, I didn't realize that how long the 12th would work out to be if I started the swap early! lol
Thanks for pointing out wists, I added that to the questionaire.

[nataluna]

oh i just signed up on an impulse. i think i used the wrong version of the questionnaire, but my wist, un-updated as it is, is in my profile.

PS: you might also add the question if the swapper themself has allergens in their house.  i put my cats on the "what else" question, but only cos i randomly remembered to...

[PixieVal]

lol, thank you, I don't know how I missed so many things, I've organized enough times to know better!

[Strawberryh]

I just sent in my questionnaire

[TazFromOz]

Sending in Now!