Decked Out for Deathly Hallows Swap (CLOSED! ~ Sendouts 11/5)

GALLERY!

Swap name: Decked Out for Deathly Hallows Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: jennieingram
Co-organizers: Ex_Gratia & pinkleo
Sign-up date range: August 31, 2010 - September 18, 2010
Date to send item by: November 5, 2010

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): NO
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
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 within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES

Details of swap:
It seems there are a great many of us who are eagerly awaiting the release of Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Sometimes it seems that November 19th will never get here. Well never fear my crafty friends because this swap will help you get through the waiting period! Unlike a “normal” Harry Potter swap, this swap is designed specifically to prepare your partner to go see the film (theoretically on opening night, if they so desire). This does not mean that craft items have to be based on the movie. The goal is to create items that your partner can enjoy AT the film, and while waiting for hours in line.

Each participant will be crafting 3 items:
1 wearable item (like a tee, House tie or scarf, Jewelry, etc.)
1 accessory, toy, or game (like a wand, a stuffie/doll, or game of Exploding Snap!)
1 snack or treat

Your package must include 1 Large, 1 Medium, and 1 Small item. (Or if you prefer the “points” counting system, one 3 point item, one 2 point item, and one 1 point item. For more info on size guidelines, see HERE) You may choose which category items to create for which size. For example:

You could make a "Large" stenciled tee, a "Medium" wooden wand, and a "Small" batch of homemade cauldron cakes.

Or you could make a "Large" Skiving Snackbox full of tons of different types of homemade candy treats, a "Medium" crocheted toy Pygmy Puff, and a "Small" house themed bracelet.

These choices are left up to you, but make sure you take into account your partners interests and information from their questionnaire when deciding what to craft. If they are going to the movie alone, a giant box of candy might be too much, while if they were going with a large group, it might be more appropriate.
Please be sure to check the original interest thread for a large list of links to HP themed craft projects:
Decked Out for Deathly Hallows Interest Thread, including inspirational crafts!

This swap has a long crafting period, approximately 6 1/2 weeks. Please make sure you keep in touch during that time, both with your partner and your organizer. Please check in on the thread at least once a week, and if you plan to go out of town for a while, please let your partner and organizer know, so we don’t worry about you!

This swap is expected to be very large, and we have 3 organizers. You will be assigned to a specific organizers “House”, and you should send all your communication to that person. When you send, and when you receive you must PM your specific organizer and your partner to tell them so. Please make the subject line of your PM; “Decked Out for Deathly Hallows: Sent”, or “Decked Out for Deathly Hallows: Received” to help us stay organized.

Please note that all official Craftster Swap rules will be observed in this swap. New swappers (and even old swappers) should be sure to review the Swap Info Guide as well as Swap FAQ’s, and the Information and Tips for Swappers pages. If you do not see an answer to your question, you are also ALWAYS welcome to talk to any of your organizers via PM.

One final note: This swap is designed around an even with fixed time frame. The film opens on November 19th (or the 18th at midnight), and many, if not most of the people in this swap plan to attend that day. If you send your package late, you risk your partner not receiving it in time to enjoy at the film. Please weigh that, against the size requirements, and your own time commitments when deciding whether or not to join this swap.

If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Decked Out for Deathly Hallows
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)
Please confirm that you understand that DC#’s are required on all packages sent within the US, and that a picture or scan of a mailing receipt are required for shipments outside the US. (YES/NO)

What is your favorite Harry Potter book?
What is your favorite movie so far?
Who is your favorite character?
Do you have a favorite quote?
What house do you belong to/support?
What class would you be most interested in taking at Hogwarts?

Do you have a favorite magical item or motif from the books? (The Marauder's Map, Monster Book of Monsters, Golden Snitch, etc?)
Do you have a favorite Weasley's Wizard Wheezes product?
Do you have a favorite spell/charm/curse?
Favorite magical creature?

Do you enjoy the Potter Puppet Pals?
Do you enjoy A Very Potter Musical?

Do you usually go to the movies dressed up?
Are you planning to go as a specific character this year?
What is your tee shirt size?

What (if any) wearable items do you already own? (Butterbeer necklaces, House Scarves, Radish Earrings?)
Is there something you'd really like to receive, such as a purse, scarf, hat, etc?
Do you wear jewelry?
If so, what kinds? (earrings, bracelets? silver, gold?)

What (if any) games, toys, or accessories do you already own? (Wands, Pygmy Puffs, dolls?)
Is there a game, toy, or accessory that you’d especially love to receive?

What are your favorite kinds of snack treats? (Chocolate, candy, salty, crunchy?)
Do you have a favorite or most intriguing type of candy from the books? (Chocolate Frogs, Blood Pops, Pepper Imps?)
What are your LEAST favorite kinds of snack treats? (Chocolate, candy, salty, crunchy?)
What are your favorite AND least favorite flavors? (Love pumpkin? Hate peppermint?)

Are you planning on going to the film with a large group of people?
What are your BEST crafts, or what do you love to make the most? (Are you an amazing knitter or a wand making master?)

What is your age (or age range)? (This is not here as a judgment! There are HP lovers of all ages and we embrace them all! Sometimes people request to swap with people close to their age range.)
Do you have any allergies to fabrics, foods, or animals?
Do you have any allergens in your home?
Do you or anyone else in your home smoke?

Is there anything else you’d like your partner to know?

Finally...
Hallows or Horcruxes?

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.