Shop the Swap 59 **Shops Only (signup to 02/22/12)**

[alteredmommy]

Swap name: Shop the Swap Round 59  
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: alteredmommy
Craftster members who are the backup organizers for this swap: loves2experiment
Sign-up date range: 01/30/12 to 02/22/12
Date to send item by: Once someone claims from you, you have ONE WEEK to mail the item. The swap runs through to February 29
Limited to a certain number of people? 50
Non-U.S. participants allowed? Yes! Be aware that by signing up for this swap you are agreeing to ship items internationally if they are claimed by someone outside of your country

Additional Age requirement? YES **This swap is open to crafters who are 18+**

Gallery!
Discussion Thread!


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
- Has completed 2 swaps with positive feedback 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 18 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



All swappers MUST be pre-approved for this swap!

GENERAL
The Shop the Swap (or STS) is a different kind of swap in that we start with finished items.  We use a point system in which you “price” items in points that you receive when you “sell” your shop item to another swapper.  Once you have sent your claim out , you can use those points to “buy” any available item from any open shop in the swap.   Like the real world, you can’t spend points that you don’t have (no overdraft here) and you can’t hoard your points under your mattress (you must close and go shopping when you have +7 points).  

SHOPS
- Post a “shop” in this thread with at least 5 finished, handcrafted items for the other swappers to choose from.  You can also post a small amount of craft supply items at the bottom of your shop.  **Custom items can be offered, but must be finished and sent in a timely manner, so keep this in mind and only offer custom items that you can finish quickly.  Please let us know if you will be sending late.
-Handcrafted items from other people may be offered in your shop, BUT  be aware of the potential of hurt feelings when “selling” items made for you in other swaps.  This is a high profile swap that many people see.  Crafted items from others must be credited with the name of the creator or you will be requested to remove that item.
-Each item should have a SHORT identifiable title, description and picture.  Each item should be priced between 1 and 3 points.  Groups of items can be priced at a choice of 2 for 1 (or 3 for 1 etc).  Charge what you think is fair for your crafted item, considering time/supply cost/popularity.
-Check people’s wishlists and use the discussion thread for brainstorming any new items to offer in your shop.

PLEASE SEE THE NEXT POST FOR SHOP FORMATS

POINTS
-all persons new to the swap receive 3 points to spend.  This is a STS “loan” and you must leave with 3 points (in effect pay the “loan” back) for positive feedback.  
-Your shop must be open before you can spend your points in other shops.
-Remember there are no guarantees that claims will be made from your shop.  To make a sale you may need to adjust your prices or offer new crafted items/supplies.
-Everytime someone claims from you, you will get whatever point price you have listed for it.  List the claim at the bottom of your shop and add the points into pending and to your points total.  You cannot spend pending points.
-Once you have sent the claim, move the points into current.  All current points are spendable so go shopping!
-When you have +7 points (a TOTAL of current and pending) you must close your shop temporarily.  Edit your shop post to put CLOSED at the top in big bold letters that people will see.
-Once you go shopping (with your current points, you may have to ship first)and spend your points down to 5 or less, you can re-open your shop.
-Each round  claims to and from you should be listed with your point tally at the bottom of your shop.  See the next post for the proper shop format.
-Points will be carried over to the next round.  You need to send a sign-up for each new round of the STS, which will occupy a single swap slot in your profile.

PLEASE SEE THE NEXT POST FOR CLAIM/SEND/RECEIVE PM FORMATS

FEEDBACK
Ongoing
-Positive feedback for the previous round will be given once you have signed up/opened shop for the next round AND the new round is open in your profile. If any prior claims go missing you may be required to remake/refund the points/offer something else in your shop if you have no DC# or shipping receipt.  If you have a valid DC# or shipping receipt it is your decision whether you will replace the item or have me arrange an angel
-You are responsible for signing up and opening your shop for the next round by the 15th of the month if you have under 3 points.  If we have not heard from you by then, temporary negative feedback will be given.

Final
-If you wish to leave the swap, please let the organizers know.  Positive feedback will be given if you have 3 points and all your claims have been received.
-Negative feedback will be given for leaving (this includes NOT sending in a signup before the end of the signup period) with less than 3 points and/or not sending claims made to you.  If you wish to leave and need points, have a sale, let people know in the discussion thread, offer some supplies.  
-Spend your points down to 3 if you do not plan on continueing to the next round.  If you leave with more than 3 points, any points above 3 will go into the inflation fund if you have not sent in a sign-up by the 15th of the next round's signup period.  Again, reminder pm's to join will not be sent out.  You can sign up and just go shopping if you do not wish to open a shop, just let us know. These points will not be returned to you should you join the STS in a future round.  So go shopping!

SHIPPING
-Remember that you have ONE WEEK to ship from the day you receive a claim.
-All items are to be shipped AFTER an official claim is received; please do not ship custom items before we receive an official STS claim for them.  Items shipped before they are claimed will not be covered under our angel policy should they go missing.
- DC# are required on all claims if eligible AS PER CRAFTSTER SWAP RULES; if sending internationally please keep your postal receipt until your item is received.   Thin items can be padded with a plastic grocery bag or something similiar to make them thick enough for a DC#.  If your item has not been received within a reasonable time (3-4 weeks domestic; 4-5 weeks international) an angel can be arranged if you have a DC# or postal receipt.  If not you will be required to remake or offer something else from your shop and resend.
-Also remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.


COMMUNICATION
-It is your responsibility to keep relevant people informed of your shop and claim status  
-all claim/send/receive pm’s must be sent to both organizers as well as to the person you are claiming from/sending to.  Please check you're outgoing pm's to ensure that everyone has received a copy!!!!!!
-Poor communication will be noted in your feedback.  This includes not informing the organizers/other swappers of claim status via the correct claim format; not posting in the discussion thread; slow signups for the next round when you have less than 3 points.
-Do join in the lively conversation on the discussion thread which can be found here:   http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403016.0

PLEASE PM THE ORGANIZERS alteredmommy, loves2experiment WITH THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE
(Make the title of your PM  Shop the Swap 59 SIGNUP)

Name of swap: Shop the Swap Round 59
Craftster username:
I am at least eighteen years old:
I have completed 2 swaps with positive feedback:
Email address:
Real name and mailing address (formatted for mailing):

Do you have at least 5 crafted items to start out with?
Have you read through the first 2 posts of guidelines/rules?
How many points do you think you have (Please check against the list below and let me know if they are different! )?
Favourite Craft book/magazine?
Snowman or Snowangel?


Feel free to ask alteredmommy or loves2experiment if you have any questions!!

Shops from previous rounds:
Shop the Swap 58      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=401416.0
Shop the Swap 57      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=397176.0
Shop the Swap 56      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=393757.0
Shop the Swap 55      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=391621.0
Shop the Swap 54      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=389661.0
Shop the Swap 53      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=387220.0
Shop the Swap 52      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=384166.0
Shop the Swap 51      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=381955.0
Shop the Swap 50      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=379550.0
Shop the Swap 42      http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=358253.0

[alteredmommy]

Shop format

Name of your shop and a brief bio, your location, allergy info…..
OPEN or CLOSED  <<remember to change this when you need too!!>>

-List all crafted items you have to offer, either by high point to low point, newest to oldest-however you like to organize your items.
-A good picture of your item makes it much more likely to be claimed
-Make sure every item has a SHORT recognizable title that can be used in claiming (and makes it much easier for cutting and pasting to the claims list)
-Clearly mark the price of the item (1-3 points) in whole numbers only please-while you can list things for .25 or .5, there has to be enough of the items so people can make a whole number claim
-List how many of the items are available
-Once items are claimed, it is your responsibility to remove them from your shop to avoid claim confusion.  Pictures can be transferred to the gallery for each round.
-Include a brief description of the item

-Craft supply items can be listed after crafted items.  Please keep these to a  manageable amount and if you have more than a few use thumbnails for pictures.  If you put the thumbnail links together with no spaces they will show up in a line.
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At the end of your shop please put your claims list and point total

Claims made from me -  <<List all claims made to your shop for the current round only like this:>>
to alteredmommy –  fabulous soap (2 pt)

Claims I have made -  <<List all claims that you make to other people like this>>
from lapoli – fabulous roving (2 pt)

Points:
Started with: 2   <<This is how many points you start the round with>>
Pending:2           <<This is the point total of claims made to you that HAVE NOT BEEN SENT YET-once you
                               send these points get removed from pending and added to current points>>
Current:1            <<These are your spendable points from claims that you HAVE SENT-the point value of any
                                claims you make gets deducted from here>>

TOTAL: 3           <<This is the total of PENDING and CURRENT points.  When the total is +7 you must temporarily
                               close your shop and spend (using current points) down to 5 or less>>

A wishlist of items you would love to see in people’s shops can be included at the bottom of your shop  

 

Claim/Send/Receive pm format

All pm’s must be sent to all 3 organizers alteredmommy, lapoli, loves2experiment AND the person you are claiming/sending/receiving from.  All pm’s must be sent in the proper format to be valid, the FIRST properly formatted claim for any item wins the claim.  

Here is an example of a claim made on January 1:
To: “alteredmommy””loves2experiment”person you are claiming from
Subject: STS 38 Claim

Send by January 8
Phizzychick to alteredmommy – 5 neato cards (1 pt)
                                        -bunch of doo-dads .5, bird necklace .5 (1 pt)
Cheryl DM
10 moose eating my yard street
My town, AB
Canada,  H0H 0H0

Here is a line by line breakdown:

TO:   <<both organizers must be in this line and the person you are sending to.  We need to see all names in this line for the claim to be valid.  Make sure you use the To: space and NOT the bcc space.  Please check your outgoing message copy to see that the correct people received the pm and resend the message to everyone if anyone gets missed-this is REALLY, REALLY important and we don’t mind getting copies as long as we eventually get a correct one!  Hint- write the names with quote marks around each one except the last>>
SUBJECT:  <<STS round #  Claim  OR Send OR Receive – Please make sure the subject line is correct as it really helps with filing the hundreds of pm’s into the proper folder>>

SEND BY  <<7 days from the date that the claim was made, which is the date directly under the claim date on the calendar, include this on ALL claim/send/receive pm’s>>

claim
person you are claiming from to alteredmommy – 5 neato cards (1 pt)
                                                  -  bunch of doo dads .5, bird necklace .5 (1 pt)
<<the person you are claiming from goes first, you go second>>
<<use the brief title of the item on ONE line, please write the claim beside the swapper names (this needs to be cut and pasted to the list)>>
<<claims must be made in whole points, if claiming a number of items listed as fractions of points you need to claim enough to add up to a whole point>>
<<each full point claim should be written on a separate line>>
<<multiple part point claims should be written as 1 claim as above>>
your address, written as it should be for mailing

send
<<you can copy the original claim made to you, make sure you change the SUBJECT line.    Obviously when you send a claim, your name goes first and the person you are sending to goes second….>>

receive
<<again you can copy the original claim, making sure you change the SUBJECT line to receive

Any personal comments or messages (“I love this”  “thankyou” etc…..) needs to be put at the BOTTOM  of your message so we can see the claim info.



General Info

what about customs and holding claims  <<<<please read!!
Putting items on hold in your shop is up to your own discretion.  Only items that are currently listed in your shop can be put on hold.  Holds should only be accepted when your shop is open, if a shop is closed and you are itching to claim something please pm the shop owner and ask that they let you know when they reopen so you can claim.  Custom items should be posted and reserved on hold for the person you made them for, then they can submit a formal claim.  Please do not ask people via private message to hold items for you until you can submit a proper claim; this is not an acceptable way around the "first properly formatted claim wins the item" rule.  And as always please be reasonable about the time you expect someone to hold an item for you.


What is the Shop the Swap inflation fund?
This is where the extra points go.  The Shop the Swap has its own little economy and the average points per person runs about 3.5- mostly because of many swappers leaving with less/more than 3 points in earlier rounds.  The points need to stay in the swap to keep inflation down, that is why we ask that people spend down to 3 pts when leaving.  The inflation fund may be used to offset people leaving with less than 3 points; refunds for claims that have gone missing etc.

My points/claims don't match what I think they should. Is something wrong?
If it has been awhile since you made the claim or if any of the organizers admit to having been drunk/sick/tired/attending to life in the real world when we last updated the claims or points, go ahead and send us a PM. Otherwise, give us time to get caught up with claims. If your claim is a few days old and not has not shown up on the list, please send us a pm inquiring about it (it may have been missed in the hundreds of pms that we get or not messaged to everyone)

I think I have 7 points but you only show me with 6, am I closed? OR I think I have 6 points but you show me with 7, am I open? OR Why are my points still pending, I sent those items?
In general, if you have recently changed your points, you're probably right and the point total is probably out of date. When in doubt, it's fine to go with what you think your status is. It doesn't hurt to include a little note in any PM's you send letting us know, just in case there is an issue. (For example, "XladyluckX just claimed my peanut butter sculpture, but your list shows my shop as closed. I claimed a couple things recently so I think I should be open and this claim should be ok.") Now, since you are the person who is the most up to date on your own point total, help us out!! Please close your shop when you know you're at 7 points.  Re-open your shop when you know you are at 5 points or less. And, if you've sent us a PM saying you sent items, go ahead and spend the points, even if they still show as pending points on the list.

Why do I have to list my claims in my shop? Aren't you keeping track of my points?
Yes! We are keeping track of your points, and in any disagreement, ours is the list that counts. But to make it easier to resolve any disagreements, we'd like to be able to compare your list of what you think you've claimed/has been claimed from you, and compare it to our list.  I do go through everyone’s shops on occasion to add up points and make sure we’re all on the same page.
Also, if you keep a running list of your claims in your shop, it makes it much easier for people to look at your shop and figure out if you are open or closed in case you haven’t updated recently or when the points list hasn't been updated in the last 5 minutes!

If you have any further questions, please don’t hestitate to pm the organizers!!!

[loves2experiment]

Map of the STS Mall!

A2K
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740637#msg4740637

alteredmommy
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740577#msg4740577

atsuko
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740619#msg4740619

Avesthel
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4741603#msg4741603

bananaleg
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4744688#msg4744688

craftaddiction
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4742659#msg4742659

gala_apples
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4743807#msg4743807

jo_mama
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740621#msg4740621

kayrun
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4751462#msg4751462

LaughingLark
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4743166#msg4743166

loudxmouse
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740755#msg4740755

loves2experiment
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740591#msg4740591

nilmerg
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4741759#msg4741759

plaidpineapple
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4754799#msg4754799

ptarmic wumpus
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740674#msg4740674

pseudo_pix
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4742073#msg4742073

raeraethejetplane
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4753317#msg4753317

rangerbeth
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4741847#msg4741847

RubyTuesday
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4741046#msg4741046

Sansa
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4749044#msg4749044

sarahj2001
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4741193#msg4741193

squidget
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740840#msg4740840

TheSapphireMoon
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4740917#msg4740917

UntouchableFace
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=403015.msg4753786#msg4753786

[loves2experiment]

Not yet sent
SENT
RECEIVED
Late, with communication
Missing in action with no communication
Item MIA

Total Stats:
Number of claims made so far this month: 50
Number of points spent so far this month: 84
Number of claims SENT: 44
Number of claims RECEIVED: 35



Send by Feb 8
nilmerg to jo_mama - Two mismatched pillow cases - (2)
ptarmic wumpus to nilmerg - Rainbow paillete scarf merino felted scarf - (3)

Snd by Feb 9
pseudo_pix to ptarmic wumpus - Beads: yellow, red, clear green - (3)
ptarmic wumpus to atsuko - 2 custom dresses - (4)
atsuko to loudxmouse - Peapod pendant - (1)
atsuko to squidget - Skeleton pendant - (2)
atsuko to squidget - Button ring, row 2 ring 1 (1)
RubyTuesday to craftaddiction - Warm winter hat - (1)


Send by Feb 10
loudxmouse to nilmerg - Two custom stenciled t-shirts - (4)
squidget to atsuko - Red 42" fleece fabric, 2 yards - (1)
craftaddiction to loudxmouse - Resin kit - (3)
squidget to jo_mama - Orange polka hair flower + Skull daisy hair clip + Adult large red sneak-a-saurus t-shirt - (1)

Send by Feb 15
bananaleg to craftaddiction - Padded zipper pouch - (1)


Send by Feb 16
squidget to LaughingLark -Sneakasaurus shirt red small; Monster truck shirt small;Drunk robot shirt small (1)
RubyTuesday to Sansa - Bracelet made with peacock beads; Zipper shoulder bag;nail files, clasp (2)

Send by Feb 17
thesapphiremoon to loudxmouse - "Groovy flowers" reversible tote (1)

Send by Feb 18
TheSapphireMoon to ptarmic wumpus - baggies of buttons: 1, 2, and 4 (3)
TheSapphireMoon to ptarmic wumpus -  Black/white and salmon pink batik (2)
gala_apples to TheSapphireMoon - custom fabric and floss package (1)
loudxmouse to Sansa - Winterberry (2)

Send by Feb 19
jo_mama to craftaddiction - cookies (1)
jo_mama to kayrun - green polar fleece + 1 dozen french cookies (1)

Send by Feb 20
alteredmommy to squidget - Someone's random slides: 50 slides (1)

Send by Feb 22
UntouchableFace to pseudo_pix - Fruits of the forrest - (2)
UntouchableFace to pseudo_pix - Pastel dreams - (2)
sarahj2001 to UntouchableFace - Beesewax honey soap - (1)
sarahj2001 to UntouchableFace - Raspberry soap - (1)

Send by Feb 23
plaidpineapple to atsuko - Cuttlebug  dies "vintage" includes 4 dies NIP - (1)

Send by Feb 24
UntouchableFace to loves2experiment - Moody blues - (2)
ptarmic wumpus to loves2experiment - 8 oz white alpaca - (1)

Send by Feb 25
squidget to UntouchableFace - T-shirt with bleach stenciled robot red size xl + 4 1" buttons random selection - (1)

Send by Feb 26
kayrun to loudxmouse - 3 skeins nature's palette yarn - (2)
kayrun to loudxmouse - Cascade 220 yarn - (1)
kayrun to loves2experiment - Sewn by hand - (1)

Send by Feb 28
loudxmouse to squidget - Custom café cup - (2)

Send by Feb 29
ptarmic wumpus to alteredmommy - White wool jacket - (2)
loves2experiment to kayrun - Birdie note cards, spanish - (1)
RubyTuesday to kayrun - Quick and easy cross stitch pattern booklet + Two 7" nail file  in hand sewn case - (1)
squidget to TheSapphireMoon - Custom box of fabric - (2)

Send by Mar 3
TheSapphireMoon to loudxmouse - Custom cluster bracelet - (2)
rangerbeth to TheSapphireMoon - One can cozy + Misc beads - (1)
bananaleg to TheSapphireMoon - 2 'knitting needle bag' necklace - (1)
kayrun to TheSapphireMoon - Beading supplies + Wire words - (1)

Send by Mar 4
jo_mama to atsuko - 2 looms - (3)
atsuko to pseudo_pix - Fortune cookie papers - (1)
atsuko to gala apples - Custom copper stamped pendant - (2)

Send by Mar 5
sarahj2001 to ptarmic wumpus - 2 raspberry + 2 beeswax honey soaps - (4)

Send by Mar 6
pseudo_pix to craftaddiction - Custom yarn box - (3)
atsuko to kayrun - Peapod pendant - (1)

[alteredmommy]

POINTS!  Updated Feb 28 @ 1:00PM MST

A2K   4   0   4
alteredmommy   3   0   3
atsuko   2   3   5
Avesthel   3   0   3
bananaleg   4   1   5
craftaddiction   3   0   3
gala_apples   3   0   3
inflation fund   5   0   5
jo_mama   3   3   6
kayrun   3   1   4
LaughingLark   1   0   1
loudxmouse   2   2   4
loves2experiment   4   0   4
nilmerg   1   0   1
plaidpineapple   2   1   3
pseudo_pix   2   3   5
ptarmic wumpus   1   2   3
raeraethejetplane   4   0   4
rangerbeth   5   1   6
RubyTuesday   4   1   5
Sansa   2   0   2
sarahj2001   3   4   7
squidget   3   0   3
TheSapphireMoon   2   2   4
UntouchableFace   6   0   6

[alteredmommy]

Open!!

Located in lovely Northern Alberta, Canada, my smoke-free home includes a giant black cat, a big eared dog and his crazy little jack russel friend - while I try to keep things hair free lets just say I spend more time crafting or sleeping than vacuuming.....

Altered book necklace  2 points each  2 available-claim #1 or #2
Little (about an inch and a quarter square) books from a battered copy of Shelley's poetical works....tarnished copper binding with a copper strapping bail these are strung on a 16" suede cord.  The page edges are burnt and there is no "back" so choose your poetry to show the world!


#1

#2

Supply Zone!!

Cotton napkins 1 point for the set
Set of 4 brand new 100% cotton napkins with battenberg lace detail in one corner.  About 11" square, these would be great to embroider!




collage pack 1 point  
The bulk of this pack is 25+ pages of different languages (German, Spanish, Russian, French, Chinese, Arabic) including some 1910 dictionary pages, 10 vintage bingo cards, joss paper, a 10 ruble note, cigarette coupons, random ephemera (random ephemera may not be as pictured)


Someone's random slides 1 point per 50 slides; 2 points for 125 slides  5 lots of 50
I have acquired a ton of someone's slides from the 60-80's.  They are randomly mixed, travel, people, snomobiling, rodeo etc.





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claims from me:
to squidget- 1 lot of 50 slides (1) send by Feb 20 sent


claims I made:


___________________ ___________________ _________________

Starting points:4
Current points: 5
Pending points: 0
Total points:  5

WISHLIST:
fabric baskets/organizers; a passport wallet; barkcloth type fabric (enough for a throw pillow front); silver rings; funky fiber; art (strange and weird); purses (especially a black one, prints are fine); handmade paper; silk bandannas for headscarves; aprons; re-usable sandwich wraps/snack bags/produce bags

[loves2experiment]

OPEN!


L2E's Little Swap Shop

All items (excluding supplies) are handcrafted by me in a non-smoking, pet-free household.  

Item descriptions and/or additional pictures are available for view by clicking on the thumbnails!





BIRDIE NOTE CARDS - SPANISH  1 point





BIRDIE NOTE CARDS - CHINESE  1 point





BAKTUS SCARFLET  1 point





FLORAL WIP BAG  1 point






Claims from me:
Send by Feb 29
loves2experiment to kayrun - Birdie notecards, spanish - (1)

Claims I've made:
Send by Feb 24
UntouchableFace to loves2experiment - Moody blues - (2)
ptarmic wumpus to loves2experiment - 8 oz white alpaca - (1)

Send by Feb 26
kayrun to loves2experiment - Sewn by hand - (1)

Points
Started: 7
Current: 4
Pending: 0
Total: 4

[underthemountain]

open!!!  

DO COME IN AND SHOP TODAY!!  
Items are crafted in a non-smoking, bird-friendly home.

New items:

peapod pendant - 1 point.  Choose from 3-5 peas.  white and green pearls available. if you want a certain order please list them from top to bottom.  


custom tags - 25 stamped for 1 point --or-- 30 blank tags for 1 point.  Choose from round, scallop, or pointy tops in white cardstock, manilla, or colored manilla.  I also have tags made from boxes (pop its, cereal, postcards, maps).    
Stamping options include:
Russian nesting dolls, keys, feather, flower (all shown), stamping of initial(s), phrases like "thanks" or short things that will fit on the tags.  

Custom aluminum stamped pendant w/glass heart - 2 points
examples:


Custom cluster pendants with stamped name, charm, and glass beads - 2 points

Charms: mermaids, seahorse, turtle, whale, dolphin, dragon, lions
If there is something specific you want please PM me.

Skeleton pendant - 2 points


TOLP -  1 point each.


Close up:

red jasper, blood jasper, carnelian, yellow jade
turquoise, tiger's eye, citrine, blue goldstone (synthetic)


moss, green turquoise, blue turquoise, aqua,
purple, moonstone, labrodite

100% copper stamped pendants - 2 points.  Comes with phrase of your choosing...check with me first to make sure that it fits.  


100% aluminum stamped pendants w/freshwater pearl- 2 points.  Comes with phrase of your choosing...check with me first to make sure that it fits. This one says TEACH LOVE INSPIRE


animal cards - 3 for 1 point.
Choose from octopus, heggie, raven, mouse, turtle, whale, kraken, reindeer, bunny, bat...more to come and requests welcome.




drop spindles - 1 point each. bottom shown; can make top upon request.


Cricut Custom Cuts - price negotiable depending on how much paper it takes.    Please PM me to discuss what I can make for you!    Here's a small sample:
not available now

Vintage button hairclips- 1 set of 2 clips for 1 point.  Made with sturdy silver plated hairclip base.

Button rings - 1 point; Lego rings - 2 for 1 point  Both made with silver plated, adustable ring base.

Lego heart necklace - 1 point.  Chain custom sized for you! Choose from marroon, red, blue, light blue, black and yellow!


Owl pin - 1 point.  Good quality silver-plated pin with gemstone.


Leaf charm bracelets - 2 points.  Made with glass beads and silver findings.  I will custom fit these.  Working on a sample with clasp closure tonight.  Earrings below show a closeup of several of the beads used.

lego soap - 10 for 1 point.  US only sorry. Choose your color: white, pink, orange, blue, green.  Pikake/jasmine fragrance available.


large lego soap - 1 point  US only sorry. Slightly larger than 2.5" x 2.5". Choose your color: white, pink, orange, blue, green.  Pikake/jasmine fragrance available.  
See pic on right.

puzzle soap - 3 for 1 point  US only sorry. Choose your color: pink, orange, blue, green.  Pikake/jasmine fragrance available.


SUPPLIES:

Fortune cookie papers - 1 point.  ON HOLD FOR PSEUDO You will get a jars worth--but not in a jar for mailing purposes.  


50 Go Card postcards - 1 point -or- 200 Go Card postcards - 2 points.  USA only.  Sorry. Promotional cards that I collected years ago.  No doubles.  I will try to accommodate requests for Pokemon (one is a puzzle), LOTR, etc.  



Lemony Snicket misFortune telling cards - 1 point. Comes in velvet pouch.


large printable address labels with room for your return address - 1.  These will be laser printed.  http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c29/atsuko2005/DSC04873.jpg


Claims from me:
atsuko to loudxmouse: peapod pendant - 1 point (3 green peas)
atsuko to squidget: Skeleton pendant - 2 points
                           Button rings - 1 point (row 2 ring 1)
atsuko to pseudo - fortune wrappers - 1 point
atsuko to Gala - House pendant - 2
atsuko to Kayrun-  peapod - 1

Claims I made:
ptarmic to atsuko - 2 dresses - 4 points
squidget to atsuko - Red 42" fleece fabric, 2 yards - (1)
plaidpineapple to atsuko - Cuttlebug  Dies "Vintage" includes 4 dies NIP - 1point
jo_mama to atsuko - 2 looms - 3 points


POINTS
Started with: 7 points
Current:2
Pending: 3
TOTAL: 5

my wishlist
-glass beads (plain or flower shaped; nothing with gold on it)
-cookie cutters (vintage/new)
-jello molds (have egg, cars)
-cotton zippered pouches/wristlets
-goodies for my nieces
-things for Lana's classmates (need 14)

[jo_mama]

Jo's Shop  
OPEN

my home has no smoke and no pe

CRAFTS

-framed pincushions, about 6 inches tall, freestanding.  choose either owl(SOLD) or floral - 1pt each

(i used the scanner for the image, so they are a little squished in the pic, but not in real life)

-recycled crayons, individual .25pt/each or 5/1pt

trophy in blues - only 1 available

star, shown in blues but available in many colors and color combos, including camo

rocketship, multicolor - 5 available

airplane, shown in multicolor - 2 available.  also have camo (2) and black/gray(1)

jersey in camo - 2 available

heart in reds/pinks/purples

rainbow pack of 6 in star shape - 1pt
***not pictured racecar crayon - available in black/gray(2) or multicolor(2)***

- origami peace cranes.  over 40 in the bunch, variety of sizes and papers (including some shiny!) - 1.5 points for all (if you are interested in fewer i may be willing to separate - pm me)


- love rocks.  range in size from pebble to paperweight worthy rocks.  great for tossing into kids' lunchbox or a loved one's pocket to send them a little secret love.  .5pt/each or 3/1pt  (***NOTE***rocks B, Q, O SOLD)


-paper mache boxes decoupaged with old book pages and hand painted floral designs - 1.5pt each SALE - 1pt each

box #1 - square, red/aqua

box #2 - round, purple/yellow/blue

box #3 - round, purple/yellow/blue

box #4 - round, purple/yellow/blue

- wool dryer balls - 2/.5pt

1 set available - aquas(shown)

- necklaces made with recycled magazine and otherwise reclaimed beads, strong magnetic closures - 1pt each

purples, 20 inches long

pinks and browns, 19 inches long

yellows and oranges, 17 inches long

- book page art work.  hand painted originals on old book pages and dry mounted onto black cardstock.  all signed and dated. 2pts each or 2 for 3pt

'oliver', mounted on 5x7

'orville', mounted on 5x7

'oscar', mounted on 5x7

'otto', mounted on 5x7

'frankie', mounted on 5x7

'finn', mounted on 5x7

'foxy love' mounted on 5x7

'feather love' mounted on 5x7

'amber spring' and 'lavender spring' are being offered only as a pair for 3pt, both mounted on 8x10

- art, all signed and dated

'elizabeth' rose painting on 8x10 canvas board for easy framing - 1.5pt SALE - 1pt

mosaic flowers, all shown in photo still available.  hand painted on 4" wooden discs with attached bracket for wall hanging (3 have a magnet instead, contact me for specifics)  1pt each  SALE - .5 point each!!!

- cockroach brooches - 1pt each
   


embroidered felt weiner dog ornament - .5pt

- custom bleach pen shirt - 2 point
pm me to discuss what i can put on it, available shirts/sizes below

darker tealish blue unisex t-shirt, available in med(1) or large(2)

old navy v-neck fitted womens' t-shirt, available in med only

- custom upcycled magazine art, see examples below.  message me to talk about design.  magazine colors can be random as shown or more specific.  8x10 or 5x7, white or black, will come unframed.  1.5 point each or 2 for 2 points



- airbrushed balsa wood tags.  not going to lie - these tags are cheap and have flaws.  purchased on a whim.  i painted them on both sides, but not sealed so you can paint on them, write, stamp, whatever!  11 total, as shown - .5 point for all


-french cookies!  see the discussion thread for more info.

1 dozen for .5pt or 3 dozen for 1pt

supplies:

wooden hand looms (shown here with thread not included), all used but in excellent condition.  might have sticker residue on some, but with some goo-gone might be convinced as new.  10x12 (i think), several available - 1.5pt each i need to figure out how many i have left, they might come back


"green" polar fleece.  18", .5 point SOLD


wish list
see my pinterest

my claims:
nilmerg to jo_mama - 2 custom pillowcases - 2pts
squidget to jo_mama - orange polka hair clip, skull daisy clip, and adult lg sneak shirt - 1pt

claims from me:
jo_mama to kayrun:  green polar fleece .5 pt + 1 dozen french cookies .5 pt
jo_mama to craftaddiction - cookies - 1pt
jo_mama to atsuko: 2 looms - 3pt (pending)


starting points: 4
pending points: 3
earned this round: 0
spent this round: 3
current points: 3

[A2K]

OPEN!

Brief bio:  I am a Michigan (USA) native and can't imagine living anywhere else!  No smoking goes on in my house, but I have my little jack russell, Haily.  I try my best to keep Haily hair off things, but I'm usually a carrier, so if one or two slip through, my apologies!  

A2K's Shop

Freebies!  Choose whatever you'd like!

SALE!  Buy one point, get one free!  

Custom Spinning lap mat (2)



Doggie not included! 




Oval envelope clutch (from Keyka Lou pattern) (1.5)

 

Snap and elastic with button closure.  I will take custom orders for this bag and can add a wristlet handle if you would like one.

Tiny framed pincushion (.5)



Small patchwork bag with shoulder strap(2)



 Mock cable necklace (2)



Fastens with vintage button (white), knit from milk cotton.  SOFT!  Can be worn as a headband, or wrapped around your wrist as a bracelet!  (Pay no attention to the neck above the necklace . . . )  


Fabric bowls (.5)



Great for crafting odds and ends, coins, or frequently used dresser items!

 Teacup shaped tea wallets (.5)

 
 

Teabag zipper pulls added on request!
  
Tiny Teacup pincushions (.5)


Claim as Maple leaves or violets.  

Handspun neck warmer  (2)

Knitted from my own handspun wool! The fiber came from MLF in STS!  Just right for keeping the wind off your neck and ears -- it's a tad scratchy, but will be just the ticket over a turtleneck!  Stand the collar up for added wind protection! Wristwatch pincushion - (.5) Claim as blue band or orange band!   Supplies Happy Hollisters and the Cuckoo Clock Mystery (.5)  This is in great shape! Sunflower Crewel Embroidery kit(.5) Dragonfly embroidery (.5) Leaf embroidery kit (.5) Simple Needlepoint (.5) Wool/acrylic blend nubby grey yarn (.5 or free with any claim) Fabrics - all pieces are 100% quilting cotton (unless noted otherwise)! White cotton with violets 1.5 yds (.5) Pink and green paisleys/floral 1 yard, 50 inches wide (.5) Gardening themed fat quarters (.25) large plaid - 1 yard (.5) large floral -3/4 yard (.5) red, green and white plaid - 2.5 yards (1) decorator weight  - 10 inches wide and 2.5 yards long (.5) Quilt patterns (.25 each)   Claim as:  Natural wonders, Pear a day, Rainbow steps, Autumn Splendor, or Teacups More craft patterns (.5)  Table runner, ornaments, tree skirt, stocking pattern  Table runners and placemats sent received Claims from me:  Total: My claims from you: Total: POINTS Started with:0 Current:4 Pending: 0 TOTAL:4 Please give me feedback on my shop!  If my prices need adjusting, let me know - or make me an offer!