Handmade envelopes with a neat twist :]

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Swap Coordinator:	revolutionoise (contact)
Swap categories:	Paper Goods Challenges Paper Crafts
Number of people in swap:	24
Location:	International
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:	October 15, 2009
Date items must be sent by:	October 24, 2009
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
This swap i just came up with randomly. You must make at least 5 envelopes for 1 partner, but heres the twist. Most of you know what nesting dolls are right? They are a large doll which opens to reveal a smaller one, which you can also open to get a smaller one, and a smaller one, and a smaller one, ect.. For this swap, you have to start out with an envelope made by you, and then put inside that envelope an handmade envelope a bit smaller, then inside that envelope put in one thats a bit smaller, and another one thats smaller, etc until you have a teeny tiny envelope, and inside that envelope you put in a small treasure. This treasure can be a lucky coin, charm, stone, a pretty inchie. etc.. For ideas for what to put in the smallest envelope, please check your partner's profile. Keep in mind that you're supposed to send at least 5 envelopes to a partner, but should challenge yourself into making 7 or 8 or more. Only seal the envelope that your envelopes are being sent in, so that your partner can use the envelopes on the inside if they choose to do so. I know its confusing and it's my first time doing this as well, so try your best and comment for questions. Will check profiles for flakers and sketchy people, but newbies welcome.

Discussion

Lavender72004 10/ 8/2009 #

Im watching sounds like tons of fun if there are more participants by the signup deadline im in..:)

LadyStephanie 10/ 8/2009 #

Revolutionoise, you come up with some neat swaps. I'll watch until I get a couple more things sent out.

thevmatt 10/ 8/2009 #

This is really cute, reading it made me smile:-)

spin 10/ 8/2009 #

I will watch until after my move! :D Hopefully by the deadline the most is done and I can sign up :D It sounds like so much fun!

RainbowSplatter 10/ 9/2009 #

it is a really cute swap idea. i need envie templates! :)

ButterflyDreams 10/ 9/2009 #

Watching for now :) I've never made an envelope so going to have a trial run first to make sure I can make one, lol.

Starwatcher 10/ 9/2009 #

Yeah! This looks like a good project in which I can use my cricut - it will be interesting to see how many can be made by reducing the size.

revolutionoise 10/ 9/2009 #

RainbowSplatter, nice username, you do not need a template! Its pretty fun and easy to make them just by roughly drawing out the shapes usee when you google "envelope template" first on paper, then cutting it out and trimming the paper where is needs some loving. You can use templates, but it isnt needed :] Im not using any.

Lavender72004 10/ 9/2009 #

Im done. I got 6 envelopes to nest :). I took some diffrent size envelopes that i have received from other swaps and I used them as templates. It turned out pretty well but i still think i can get one or two more to nest:) That will keep me busy till partnerss are assigned :)

yesh 10/ 9/2009 #

You rock! What an awesome swap,I'm in already.

Akhenaten 10/10/2009 #

I love this idea! I just finished making mine.

RainbowSplatter 10/11/2009 #

thank you, @revolutionoise

i will do just that! i have been wanting to learn how to make my own envies and this is the perfect reason to learn. :)

ArtyBeth3 10/13/2009 #

This sounds fun; I'm up for the envie challenge!

sweetypiedie 10/14/2009 #

I wish I had time to join - awesome idea. I'm not allowed to join any more swaps. I'm all swapped up. Please host another one after Christmas? Please ?

melovetea 10/14/2009 #

i love this swap, so happy i came across it!!!

revolutionoise 10/15/2009 #

okay i will definately host again :]

testarosagirl 10/15/2009 #

hey u know i sent u 2 messages that u did not answer when i was in your matchbox cram i gave u a star and i fullfilled my send even b4 u did now i sign on for 2 of your others only to see that u bumped me what the F#### di i do wrong to you i was away from swap bot fo a long time and i fullfill the problems i had in the past i am sure that is what i am being judged on and not the current why i am working

testarosagirl 10/15/2009 #

and btw the voododoll and the envelopes are already done but thanks for asking questions be4 u judge ppl thank god that i am not so cruel if you watched your own swaps u would have seen i was in the last one and wait till you see the comments i will get becuz i went the extra mile just so you know and feel good about yourself my husband was a sicko and if you had bothers to read my reply to the folks that did not get there things i sent after and they failed to rate so judge that

Lavender72004 10/19/2009 #

Im done i am going to put my envies in the mail today i hope my partner really really likes them :))))))))))

MissU 10/21/2009 #

I hope you will do this one again! Maybe a x-mas themed one? Thanks! Mine are going out today.

choci 10/25/2009 #

I just wanted to say that I am running a wee late, will be sending my envies out tomorrow (Monday) -- apologies to my swap partner, I will make up for it! :)

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