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{Image taken from
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Swap name: Terrific (Faux) Taxidermy Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: cabaute
Sign-up date range: 08/15 - 09/05/2014
Date to send item by: 09/22/2014
*** I know this is a long sign up period, but I am going to be away around Labor Day and unable to do partnering during that time, so I extended the signup window ***Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): No
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? No
If so, which country? N/A
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:This swap is all about faux taxidermy. The idea is to create a faux taxidermied animal (or animals) for your partner. There are all kinds of techniques that could apply, here are a few links for inspiration:
http://www.cardboardsafari.com/ https://www.etsy.com/search?q=plush%20taxidermy&order=most_relevant http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=faux%20taxidermy http://www.donyacoward.co.uk/This swap will be for one Large item or one Medium + one Small item. Extras are optional, but please discuss this with your swap partner so that no one feels bad for not sending "enough".
(A general guide)
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 lessPosting pictures is required for this swap! Seeing everyone's creations is half the fun! If you do not have the capability to post pictures, you MUST let your partner know in advance and ask them to take pictures before they ship and post for you. Failure to post pics of what you received will be noted in your feedback.
If possible, please use the following labels when PMing me so that I can be most effective at keeping up with everything (for all of us)
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TFT Swap - QUESTION
TFT Swap - SENT
TFT Swap - RECEIVED
If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:
QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Terrific (Faux) Taxidermy 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 at least 16 years old: (YES/NO)
Will you get Tracking numbers if in the USA?
Will you keep your receipts if sending overseas?
Can you post in the discussion thread once a week?
Are you able to take digital photos and post in the gallery thread?
Allergens in your home? (pets, smoke, etc.?)
Allergies pertaining to this swap? (scents, pets, other?)
Do you want to RECEIVE 1) a "real" animal (deer, rhino, bear, etc.), 2) a "fantasy" animal (unicorn, cthulu, manticore, etc.), or 3) either (no preference)?
Do you want to MAKE 1) a "real" animal, 2) a "fantasy" animal, or 3) either (no preference)?
Name at least three animals that you might be interested in receiving a "taxidermied" version of (can also indicate "maker's preference"):
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3.
Favorite colors?
Least favorite colors?
Links to Pinterest or other sites?
Any other info that you'd like your partners to know?
IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ME (
CABAUTE) 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.
Swappers:
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cabaute2.
Ludi3.
emilywilde4.
littlefawnpug5.
missmuffcake6.
rockingbearranch7.
kaitibeeps8.
crazyda799.
artsycandice10.
stitch and stones
Partners:
SentReceivedSent and ReceivedFeedback givenContact Org ASAPcabaute <->
artsycandiceludi <->
missmuffcakeemilywilde <->
kaitibeepslittlefawnpug <->
stitch and stonescrazyda79 <-->
rockingbearranch
