Paper Snowflake Swap

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Swap Coordinator:	SewManyLittleThings (contact)
Swap categories:	Paper Goods Seasonal Handmade
Number of people in swap:	34
Location:	International
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	December 5, 2008
Date items must be sent by:	December 10, 2008
Number of swap partners:	2
Description:
i love making paper snowflakes this time of year! i live in washington state, and although it does snow here almost every winter, it never sticks around long! paper snowflakes are the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of winter without all the hassle of having to shovel your driveway! and what could be easier than folding and cutting paper to create something so magical? i can't think of anything! for this swap, we will each have only 2 partners to send to. please send a minimum of five snowflakes, but you're welcome to send as many more as you like! also, please make your snowflakes on clean, white paper (unless otherwise discussed with your partner)! the easiest way i could think to send finished snowflakes would be to leave them folded after you're done cutting them. you can still open them up to take a look, just gently fold them back up when you are done. and be sure to be very careful as intricately cut flakes tend to be very delicate. and just remember that each and every snowflake is unique. this is meant to be a fun swap and nothing stressful! your cuts and notches do not have to be perfect...that's the beauty of making paper flakes...no matter how/where you make your cuts, it will always turn out beautifully! here's a link that shows you how to fold and make 6-pointed paper flakes (in my opinion, they turn out the best!) http://highhopes.com/snowflakes.html this swap is open to newbies with a well filled out profile and swappers with a 4.5+ rating. any questions, please feel free to contact me. as usual, i reserve the right to boot anyone that doesn't meet this criteria. have fun with this! i can't wait to receive my flakes and open them up! that's the best part of making these! :D

Discussion

Godsrockangel 11/27/2008 #

Thats such a cool idea!!!! But I'm in the UK :(

SewManyLittleThings 11/27/2008 #

i changed it...you're welcome to join us now!

bluecrayons 11/27/2008 #

must it be plain white paper? id really like a designed snow flake. im in florida and dont get snow . i use to when i lived in michigan and i covered our house with these as a kid.

PurpleTX 11/28/2008 #

blue crayons - maybe your partner will send you a patterned one or two. = I like them anyway I can get them & we even make them out of colored construction paper at my house.

SewManyLittleThings 11/28/2008 #

bluecrayons:

i would definitely talk to your partner. see if they would be interested in making yours in the style you'd like to receive and see what they would like. i know for me i'd prefer they be white, but that's up to you!

i mostly said white paper because most folks have printer paper on hand. i'd hate for someone to feel pressure to go out and spend a whole lot, especially this time of year. i know a lot of people are feeling the holiday pinch right about now. like i said, i just want this to be a stress-free, fun swap!

SewManyLittleThings 11/28/2008 #

ok, everyone...

i've changed the send by date for this swap. it's now dec. 10th instead of dec. 5th.

thanks!

sandyponey 12/ 1/2008 #

This sounds like so much fun. Thx for hostessing. Smiles, Sandy

farmerswife 12/ 3/2008 #

I have been making some from lace. Would this be acceptable?

LavenderLizard 12/ 4/2008 #

I would love either white or patterned snowflakes--this will be a great decoration on my windows for winter!

LavenderLizard 12/ 4/2008 #

I would love either white or patterned snowflakes--this will be a great decoration on my windows for winter!

kitty4peace 12/ 4/2008 #

I'm ok with either white or patterned :) Thanks

Faeanne 12/ 5/2008 #

I will love any snowflakes I get! Our Magic Elves will be using them, along with others I- I mean they ;o)- make, to turn our living room into a winter wonderland.

blonde998 12/ 5/2008 #

I am happy with white or colored. My kids love looking at them and think I am the coolest because I can make them:-) Gotta love kids!!

melco 12/ 5/2008 #

One of the things my husband and I did on our first date was cut paper snowflakes while listening to Neutral Milk Hotel. We hung them all from the ceiling and it was magical. Word of advice: single ladies participating in this swap should use snowflake cutting to their advantage. :)

SewManyLittleThings 12/ 6/2008 #

any snowflakes are fine so long as they are fine with your partners! thanks!

Godsrockangel 12/10/2008 #

Mine are going in the mail later today (or tomorrow at the latest - had car issues earlier!)

bluecrayons 12/10/2008 #

i apologize on forgetting to check date. mine are going out in the morning with extras.

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