haunted halloween chunky house swap

[irid3sc3nt]

I don't know what a chunky house is, so I'll have to look it up before giving an opinion, but in general, I like Halloween.

Okay, so I looked at the gallery from round 5 and they're like mixed media collages.  Is there a template to use for the base house or a specific size?  Is it made of wood or clay or ?  I'm curious now.

[loves2experiment]

Hey irid3sc3nt! 

Yep, mixed media collages is a pretty apt description for the chunky houses   There isn't a template for the houses, but the size requirements for each house is approximately 3 to 4 inches by 'not to exceed' 7 inches.  The shape of the house is entirely up to the person who's making them.  Variety it good   The bases can be made with any sturdy materials...wood, thick cardboard, layered pieces of cardstock, foam core boards, backs of notepads, etc.  Again, it's up to you! 

Hope that helps!

[underthemountain]

For my house bases I've been using the cardstock houses available at Michaels.

[blupaisan]

I have read that a chunky house should be able to stand up. is that correct? I thought it was just a thin cardboard based object. can anyone point me to a thread that defines a chunky house?

[aisy]

might do this if time permits

[loves2experiment]

I have read that a chunky house should be able to stand up. is that correct? I thought it was just a thin cardboard based object. can anyone point me to a thread that defines a chunky house?

Hmmm, I don't know if there is a good definition of a chunky house, but Phizzychick would probably be a good person to ask  

Anyhow, the house shouldn't flop (i.e. it should be made with a rather substantial and fairly rigid base material).  By standing up, I think we're simply expecting to be able to prop the houses against a wall or other object.  For example, it's possible to prop a piece of carboard againt a fall, but try doing that with a piece of paper, and that won't do. 

Anyone else wanna chime in on this?

[szuzu1969]

How about including a question in the sign-ups that allows each swapper to indicate whether he/she would like to receive a cute chunky house, a creepy chunky house, or a surprise...with the understanding that all participants should be prepared to make either cute or creepy houses for their partners? 

Does this sound like a fair approach to the swap?  My main concern is that if we include a question that asks what the swapper would like to make, we might have a problem pairing folks up if we get more swappers that like cute chunky houses, or vice versa      

I think if we are going to cater to each other then a broad question would be the way to go. People are creative and can make cute, creepy or Christian themes work. This is a great idea!!!!

[irid3sc3nt]

Yep, I like this swap idea.  I would join.

[Krafty_Karasu]

I've made a couple of ATC sized chunky houses, and I've seen some awesome regular sized chunky houses on here, so I think this would be great fun!

[loves2experiment]

I've made a couple of ATC sized chunky houses, and I've seen some awesome regular sized chunky houses on here, so I think this would be great fun!

Would those 'couple of ATC sized chunky houses' happen to be the same ones that are sitting pretty in my craftroom?