Over 30 Fine Wine Geezer Swap Round 3 (Signups closed, Send by July 17

[underthemountain]

Swap name:  Over 30 Fine Wine Geezer Swap Round 3
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: atsuko and Luckdragon
Sign-up date range:  April 23-May 14, 2010
Date to send item by:  July 17, 2010

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

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO

Age requirement?  30 years old or older before July 17, 2010

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: NO
- 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/NO


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: YE
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: NO
- Does not have any negative feedback: NO
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 16 years old: YES
- Participant lives in the United States: YES/NO
   - If yes, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES/NO
   - If no, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES/NO

Details of swap: (thanks to Dulcinea and Sevsonlygirl!)
This is a swap for the geezers.  The idea here is that we've all been crafting for eons, and are pretty good at what we do.

This is also a swap where there is a sizeable commitment, both for time, and resources.  We are going to be crafting one really big, really nice item for our partner.  If you cannot commit to the time or resources, please consider carefully before signing up for this swap.

You'll make up a list of 5-10 large things that you would love if someone made for you.  You'll also make up a list of 5-10 things that you're really good at, that you'd love to make for your fellow geezers.  And if you can make it from your stash, and reduce the stash, making room for more, NEW stash, so much the better.  

What's a large item, you ask?  generally, we're talking something that takes 3 or more hours, is large in physical size, or costs $30 or more in materials (or any combination of those).

You need to post to this thread, so that it comes up as unread replies if I have something to tell y'all.

I will not tolerate flakers.  We all will have two months to craft and send out.  That should be enough time.  A DC or Customs number is required, if available.  If you do not have a DC or Customs number, you MUST send me a scan of your postal receipt, showing that the package was sent out.

If you are a week late sending (after the sendout date), you will receive a temporary negative.  This will be changed back to In Progress upon proof of sending.




If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:
Please send this information to both atsuko and Luckdragon.  Thanks!
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 you are 30 years old or older before July 17, 2010(yes/no)
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country (You MUST be willing to ship air postal or an equivalent which will take a maximum of 3 weeks.) Are you willing?
Do you promise to take pictures of the goodies you receive?
Lastly, I would prefer to be called?  (Please insert your Geezer title)


Here are the things I would love to death if someone made for me (don't forget to include color and size preferences, and link if an example or the pattern is out there on the web)
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4.
5.

Which one would you want the most? (that's right, you have to pick one):

Here are the things I'm really really good at, and would love to make for my fellow geezers (don't forget to include link if an example or the pattern is out there on the web):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

URL of my wist:

URL of my blog:

Relevant sizes for the things I'd love to receive:

Colors you like:

Colors you don't like:

Symbols/patterns you like:

Symbols/patterns you don't like:

Anything you do not want to receive:

Do you smoke or come from a smoking household?

Do you have pets?  What kinds? (allergy reasons)

Do you have a camera or access to a camera? Can you post pictures?

Any other information you want to pass along - allergies, strong preferences, etc.

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 http://www.craftster.org/swapsinfo.html to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.

APPROVED PARTICIPANTS with Geezer title ; * denotes new swapper

1. atsuko Geezer goddess
2. Luckdragon Your most high cheesy geezy!
3. kittykill  Old Broad or OLP (old lady Pedersen)
4. pjherbert --
5. Troublet  Tia T
6. kaz814  Crazy and Crafty Rabbit Lady
7. rottenlittleboys   Hill?  What hill?
8. crafty gurll  The Queen of Clay
9. onegroovyday GroovyGeezer
10. beeker  Beeker or Becky
11. corduroy cat  Winifred Sitswell
12. Catrinau  Crafty Cat
13. LimeRiot  Bad Knees Lee
14. ~Glenda  Glenda
15. castlesinthesky* Permie Mama
16. dharma_rebel --
17. Mamaphunk   Mamaphunk
18. ariaya  Gamer geek
19. yelutci  Old Auntie Kim
20. Lunanne Geezer-in-training
21. funthreads --
22. pinklrt   Lynsay? or "President of the Universe"
23. rlynn Ajumma - Korean for old lady
24. theballandskein   Laurel
25. Onyxnox  Queen Nox, ruler of the night
26. A2K  Old fart, hey you -- whatever -- just don't call me late for supper!  (an oldie but a goodie!)
27. edie22  --
28. thanate  Queen of Applied Laziness
29. sweetyetevil   Queen of the spinsters
30. Scotskipper402  Doninhale
31. DoodleLou Grammycrackers
32. Sansa  Supreme Ruler of The Universe
33. Kayrun  Madame Geezy
34. sugaree good n' moldy golden oldie
35. jemimah aunty jem


In this section, you will see who you are sending to, whom is sending to you and what I envisioned you sending to your person.  Please discuss it with your person, but this is the reason I partnered you.    It's not set in stone and don't throw rotten tomatoes at me please!

--> means sending to
<--> means sending to each other
( ) sending this item

atsuko's:
Group 1:
ariaya (skirt)--> kittykill (jewelry) --> Mamaphunk (Weekender) --> pinklrt (bag)--> sugaree (Bleached tee) --> edie22 (messenger bag) -->castleinthesky (metal wall art) --> LimeRiot (mini art quit) --> Troublet (embroidered wall art) --> ~Glenda (embroidered shirt)--> sweetyetevil (wall art) -->kaz814 (car organizer) -->rottenlittleboys (hammock)-->DoodleLou (mixer cover) --> Onyxnox (shawl) --> Luckdragon (dress) --> atsuko (chainmaille) --> crafty gurll (pottery)--> Funthreads (wall quilt) --> Kayrun (shawl) --> Sansa (shawl) --> thanate (embroidered book cover) -->jemimah (embroidered robot hoodie)--> theballandskein (alpaca yarn) --> Lunanne (afghan) --> Ariaya

luckdragon's:
Group 2:
corduroy cat (shrine) --> rlynn (poppet) --> yelutci (amigurumi for toddler) --> pjherbert (shawl)--> beeker (gourd vase) --> catrinau (painting) --> A2K (cardigan)-->Scotskipper402 (dress)--> corduroy cat

Group 3:
onegroovyday <--> dharma_rebel  (asked to be partnered)



Discussion Threads:
round 1: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=217022.0
round 2: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=305081.0
Thanks to Dulcinea and SevsOnlyGirl for working out the details of the swap.

Galleries:
round 1:  http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=219680.0
round 2:  http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=311538.0

Our gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=348957

[underthemountain]

Some of the things were discussed as possible offerings:  Bold items indicate the things that are officially being offered!

fiber:
hand dyed/painted fiber
handspun yarn
hand dyed/painted fiber
carded fiber

knitted:
shawl
afghan
socks
hats
legwarmers
Knit set (scarf/hat/wrist warmers or wrist warmers/socks)
Knitted lap blanket
fulled purse/bag, etc (knit or crocheted)
sweater vest
mittens
cardigan
sweater with raglan sleeves

crochet:
amigurumi
crocheted snowflakes (set of 6)
Crocheted hat, scarf, mitten or fingerless mitts set
arm warmers
wrist warmers
fingerless gloves
shrug
shawl
leg warmers
small lap blanket
afghan
slippers
hats
marketbags
fulled purse/bag, etc (knit or crocheted)

sewn:
adult clothing--prefer nothing too fitted! skirts, dresses, tops
art quilt
felt foods
sewn baby bibs
kimono purse
embroidery machined item
sewing of any kind, clothing
aprons
baby clothes
patchwork skirts
funky pillows
pin cushion w/ matching altered altoid tin needle book
a set of fabric boxes
a car organizer
bags, totes, purses, zippered pouches
stuffies
shopping bags
Dining room set (placemats/napkins/table runner)
picnic set (blanket/reusable sandwich pouches/picnic placemats)
Mini art quilt
Quilted patchwork calendar
notecards with a little fabric box holder
knitting/crochet/embroidery/sewing project bag
patchwork scarf
lap quilt
baby quilt
artsy wall hanging
sock monkey w/blankie
needle roll up
napkin/placemat set

jewelry:
shawl pin
general jewelry
chainmaille bracelet: Byzantine or Japanese
cha cha bracelets
stitch markers/row counter bracelets
earrings
necklaces
resin
crocheted bracelet/necklace
charm bracelet
glass tile pendants
Choker or necklace made with glass beads and wire

Altered art/mixed media:
large hand-written, handmade mixed media book
shrines
altered books
papercrafts
wall art
Framed wall art collage


Needlework:
big cross-stich/needlework/embroidery project
embroidered wall hanging
embroidery
appliques

Clay:
stoneware pottery

Felt:
custom needle felted scultptures
Felted nesting bowls

Paint:
Large painting in acrylics
Oil painting
stencilling and free hand fabric painting, t-shirts hoodies etc

Other:
monster wreath
hammock (sewn/knotwork)
gourd birdhouses
gourd containers
gourd decorations
recycled sweater stuff
mosaiced items(frames, etc.)
Emergency Mustache Kit
Wall art
Drawing
book binding
Wall art out of salvaged metal
beaded ornaments
stencilled items
etched glass items
Kanzashi (fabric flowers)


Extras:
pumpkin butter
baked goods

[luckdragon]

LIST OF LOVE TO HAVE (those in bold had multiple requests):

YARN ARTS:

Dyed fiber for spinning
Handspun yarn

cloche hat
hat w/brim
socks
shawl - also lots of requests for these!
crocheted skirt
mushroom cuffs
wristwarmers
Knit cabled purse
amigurumi
crocheted slippers
needle felted stuffed toy
thigh-high legwarmers
Tunisian crochet Spock afghan
felted nesting bowls

BATH PRODUCTS:
scrubs
soap


SEWING:
weekender bag - lots of requests for this or something similar!
dress
yoga pants
lap quilt
reconned clothes
ruffled hoodie
a-line skirt
poppet
mug organizer w/magnetic pincushion
picnic set
project bag
felt food
vinyl tote
crochet hook roll
needle roll
purses
wristlet
throw pillows/covers
toddler clothes
hobo bag
stand mixer cover
sewing machine cover
scrubs
reusable lunch sacks/sandwich bags
pajamas
thread catcher
baby bonnet
girl's clothes
baby clothes
zippered pouches

OTHER PURSES/BAGS:
pop-top purse
candy wrapper purse

STENCILING/SILKSCREEN:
embellished hoodiestencilled t-shirt

EMBROIDERY:
(also see wall art)
embroidered pillowcases


WALL ART: -lots of requests for wall art - almost any kind
painting
art quilt
embroidered art piece


ART:
mobile
metal art piece
mosaic
polymer clay sculpture
shrine (Buddhist)
gourd birdhouse/vase
pine needle bowl
stained glass ornament
garden art

POTTERY:
ceramic vase
serving dish

JEWELRY:
choker
necklaces
resin pendants
resin bangles
chunky necklace
chainmaille bracelet
bird nest ring

WOODWORKING:
shawl pin
soap molds

PAPER ARTS:
Handmade journals

[pjherbert]

sent in my app!!!

[edie22]

this sounds nice! I should have feedback in time to join this.  I could make a shawl (I've made several recently) or a crocheted lapghan.  Or a crocheted pillow cover.  Or a messenger bag with accessories!  Hmm.

[kittykill]

Gonna be tons of fun! Yahoo!

[TroubleT]

Just sent my questionnaire!

[rottenlittleboys]

Dude(tte)! This is great and if you don't mind? I am going to post a link to this post over in the original idea thread.

Oh, and the hammock being offered is part sewn, part traditional knot work.

[rackycoo]

Ack, I have to think about this. I love the geezers!

But what would I make? What would I want? *thinking, thinking, thinking....*

[rlynn]

trying to decide on this one.  amount of crafting time and send out date works well with the other swaps im currently in and it sounds like fun but i have no idea what id offer.  most of what i make are mediums by nature but i could do a set, i suppose.  i do jewelry (resin, shrink plastic, fabric, felt, basic beaded, etc...) and smaller scale sewing (stuffies, poppet, simple childrens clothing, pillow cases, electronic cozies of various sorts, tea wallets, etc...) ive bookmarked the thread and ill see how the crafting goes in the other swaps... sign-ups seem nice and long so i guess theres plenty of time to decide.