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TPD: Receiver's Choice Mini Book w/Pockets Ed.16/2

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Group:The Paper Dragon
Swap Coordinator:TerryF (contact)
Swap categories:
Number of people in swap:21
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:February 17, 2012
Date items must be sent by:March 12, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
Description:


Back by popular demand! lol


Since this is receiver's choice, to assist your partner in making your swap, please post below by the swap sign up date:

(1) At least 3 general themes (nothing obscure or difficult please, or I will have to remove your themes and it will then be sender's choice)
AND
(2) At least 3 basic colours (again, nothing difficult please)

Your partner may mix and match the themes and/or colours if they like, or just focus on one of each. They may also use other colours as accents.

If you do not post this info, or if I have to remove it, it will be sender's choice.

Using the theme(s) and colour(s) you have chosen from your partner's list, decorate the mini book and fill each of the 8 pockets with one little thing.

Please note for filling the pockets:

At least two pockets must contain a handmade item - you may use any materials and any techniques you like.
AND
One pocket must contain a personal note to your partner.
AND
The other 5 pocket items may be purchased or handmade - sender's choice.

Ideas for filling the pockets:
- embellishments, e.g., paper flowers, rhinestone stickers, chipboard shapes, etc.
- die cuts
- fun ribbon, string, yarn, thread, etc.
- buttons
- tags
- ornaments
- mini envelopes
- clear stamps
- a poem, saying, joke, etc.
- stamped images
- brads
- ATCs
- inchies/twinchies
- tiny zine
- beads
etc.


Please see this swap for links to video and written tutorials on making the mini-book with pockets. There is also additional information in the comments on that swap page that might help anyone who has not made one of these mini books before.

Added Feb. 16:
If you cannot find double sided paper you can hand decorate the blank side of a sheet of scrapbooking paper using zentangle, doodling, etc., or you can stamp (and perhaps colour) it. It is only necessary to decorate the part of the paper that will show when folded. Do NOT try gluing 2 sheets of scrapbooking paper together as it will be too thick and the folds will peel/ shred.


Please pm me if you have any questions as I do not check my swaps every day. Thx.

Discussion

TerryF 11/23/2011 #

Themes:
- birds
- fairies
- trees
- ocean
- food

Colours:
- blues
- purples
- greens
- black
- white

PJ 11/24/2011 #

@TerryF , that swap picture made me laugh out loud, literally. We keep joking that making these little booklets is addictive - I think the pic shows that you are in need of an intervention!!!

TerryF 11/24/2011 #

LOL

clkea 11/25/2011 #

I love making these booklets! Thanks for the "Swap Sequel" Terry!

Theme ideas:
floral - birds - polka dots - stripes - Sponge Bob

Colors:
Yellow - Green - Purple - Blue - Pink

Paige1900 11/26/2011 #

Watching for right now...I love making mine for @PJ last time...so I'll probably join...just pacing myself till after January

toothteri 11/29/2011 #

Themes- beach/ocean, butterflies, teeth, love
Colors- anything bright

Turtle17 11/30/2011 #

I have never made one of these. lol so beware to my partner.... But they are too adorable.

Themes: turtles-paisley-hearts-chocolate-glittery

colors: pink-purple-mint green-blue-

PenguinParade 12/12/2011 #

@toothteri I love your theme of teeth :D

Themes:

  • umbrellas/rain
  • hot air balloons
  • cupcakes
  • dragonflies/ladybugs

Colors:

  • Red
  • Pink
  • Lavender
  • Black
tamipal6 12/12/2011 #

This is my first introduction to these little booklets... how fun! Themes: butterflies, beach/ocean, love/hearts, vintage colors: I love all colors so anything that matches the theme you choose will make me happy. THANK-YOU!!!!! ♥

PinkLotus 12/16/2011 #

themes: kawaii (hello kitty is my fav), coffee/tea, vintage anything

colors: pink, aqua, black/white, fall type colors

honeybee 12/17/2011 #

Themes:
Kawaii.
Strawberries.
Cupcakes.
School.

Colors: anything bright and fun

mordfiddle 12/19/2011 #

Hi All. My first swap for this group! My themes are: Cats, Beaches/sand/sea, or Where you live.

My colours are: Yellow, Purple, or pink.

TerryF 12/20/2011 #

Welcome!

DebR 01/ 3/2012 #

My themes are

Cupcakes

Ocean

Disney

Where you live

Colours - My favourite colour is blue but any colour that matches the theme will be lovely.

camelsamba 01/ 7/2012 #

I think I made one of these booklets with a non-on-hiatus local ATC group. Will try again!

I'm kind of hoping I get one with a 50 dollar bill in the pocket, as shown in the example, but since that's probably unrealistic...

Theme Ideas:

  • floral or other botanical

  • fish & sea life

  • colorful beetles

  • maps

  • chocolate

Colors:

  • blues

  • greens

  • um, blue-green? :^) How about anything that is appropriate for the theme you choose.

camelsamba 01/ 7/2012 #

(make that "noW-on-hiatus")

blessedtwox 01/16/2012 #

I just watched the tute and this looks so fun! I might have to do a test run before I sign up. I do have one question though. Are the things in the pockets supposed to be part of the theme too or just the book itself?

blessedtwox 01/17/2012 #

Hmm....not sure why it didn't work.
*themes:
Peace signs,
Hummingbirds,
Vintage traveling.

*colors:
Pink,
Brown,
Blue,
Purple.

TerryF 01/17/2012 #

Everything inside the mini book (except perhaps the note) should be related in some way to your partner's themes and colours, but you have lots of leeway to interpret as you wish. (";)

blessedtwox 01/18/2012 #

Thanks! I thought so, but I figured I'd ask just to be sure.

Toupti 01/26/2012 #

Before I forget...

Themes:

  • Beach sand / Palm Tree / Sun
  • Sunflowers / Gerberas
  • Cats / Dogs

Colors:

  • Deep colors (dark blue, dark purple, dark green, deep red...etc)
  • Jewel tones
  • Bright yellow
  • Preferably no pastel colors.
patumma 02/ 1/2012 #

Themes - grunge Tim Holtz type interpreted as you like
Travel Asian/oriental Fall/Autumn woodland Colors - i prefer strong colors not pastel. I really like orange, rust, gold but anything appropriate to the theme is fine

clebeans 02/ 2/2012 #

My first time making these and they looked so easy to make too, and they are way cool.

My themes:

  • Beach/Ocean

  • Autumn/Winter

  • Cats/Rabbits

  • Halloween Alice in Wonderland

Colours:

To suit the theme you choose.

HoneyBunny 02/ 3/2012 #

Yay, this will be my first group swap. :)

My themes:
Travel/maps
Sea creatures
Food/cooking
Woodland
Star Wars

Colors:
Any that match your theme.

Vblarney 02/10/2012 #

Well, this seems easy enough (although my first book came out a bit lopsided!)

  • Owls
  • Robots
  • Asian
  • Nautical/beachy/coastal
  • Steampunk
  • Vintage

Colors: blues, greens, grey/silver

veltheimia 02/11/2012 #

My themes:

birds
fairies
mermaids

Colors:

blue
purple
yellow

MichelleWillow 02/11/2012 #

Well, I would love to join but in this scrapbooking wasteland of Croatia, I can't purchase double side printed pattern paper in 12"x12" size (or any other to be more precise!). So, unfortunately, not joining. But will try to make it just the same :)

esew123 02/11/2012 #

Themes: Birds Cupcakes Sewing Colors: No preference...

Amigirl 02/11/2012 #

Michelle, that is a shame! If I ever get a swap with you, I'll remember to send you some double-sided. There is another way, however! Just use single sided paper! Either doodle cute designs in colors that coordinate your printed side or zentangle on the plain side of the paper, and let it stay on the inside of the book. It would look especially attractive with black-and-white-designed scrapbook paper that is zentangled in black on the plain white side.

Amigirl 02/11/2012 #

Themes:
Bats Elves or fairies
Steampunk
Your take on any fairy tale
Dragons
Celtic

Any colors you want to do your theme with.

LauraAust 02/13/2012 #

I just joined the group and am really looking foward to this swap!

Themes:
Bubbles
Cats
Kawaii
Grunge / Tim Holtz
Steampunk
Circles / Swirls

Colors:
Purples
Pinks
Blues
Rainbow
Pastels
The more colors the better! :)

luckycharms 02/14/2012 #

My Themes:

  • Birds
  • Flowers
  • Butterflies
  • Victorian

Colors: Any that matches the theme.

TerryF 02/16/2012 #

Thx Amigirl for suggesting alternatives to Mihaela! I will add this info to these swap descriptions from now on.


For everyone's info: As another alternative, I tested glueing 2 sheets of scrapbooking paper together to make 1 double sided sheet and it does NOT work. The paper is too thick and all of the folds started to shred and peel.

mammadoo 02/16/2012 #

Can't resist...will jump in with

Themes:

Polka Dots / Circles
Steampunk
Zetti
Owls
Maps

Colors:

Select what is appropriate with theme you choose

Paige1900 02/16/2012 #

Theme:

  • Ocean Life (as in Deep Ocean Creatures - Octopus, Sting Rays, Jellyfish, Unusual Fish)

  • Fantasy mermaids, dragons, fairies (NOT Cutesy)

  • vintage photographs

  • flowers (colorful)

  • birds (colorful)

  • mythology

  • Grimm's Fairy Tales (Not Disney)

I like all colors (except neon)

LizzyW 02/16/2012 #

This looks liks so much fun. Themes Vintage, beach/sea, birds/butterflies. Colours Earth tones, blues, creams.

angkb 02/16/2012 #

My themes:

crosses/saints/angels (any or all 3 combined)

vintage/floral

stars/celestial

butterflies

birds

Any color that is appropriate for the theme :)

Paige1900 02/17/2012 #

I am sorry but I must drop this swap....

snout 02/17/2012 #

Hope you do another one of these in the future!

TerryF 02/18/2012 #

I plan to do this type of swap every 3-4 months as long as there is interest. (";)

papercaper 02/21/2012 #

SO sad I missed this swap as it is right up my alley - I love adding pockets to papercraft.... If you have a 'notify' list of people interested in the next swap, please add my name to it so I don't miss it next time. Thanks!

shelbysbarn 02/26/2012 #

Just realized I Forgot to post my info! So sorry, here it is:

Themes: nature, hearts or vintage

Colors: blues/greens, reds/pinks, or browns/neutrals

TerryF 02/27/2012 #

Papercaper: You can set your preferences to receive automatic notifications when new TPD swaps are created. I also send group messages whenever there is a swap closing in less than a week.

Shelbysbarn: If your partner has already made your swap, they are not obligated to remake it in the themes and colours you posted late.

(";)

TerryF 03/12/2012 #

PP pmd on Mar11 that she will be sending a few days late.

TerryF 03/13/2012 #

Heard from @luckycharms re sending late.

TerryF 03/29/2012 #

Sent follow-up email. Archived.

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