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Blooming Flower Pens

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Blooming Flower Pens
Swap Homepage:http://flickr.com/photos/blu3h3ylo/sets/72157603812883134/
Swap Coordinator:blu3 (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 10, 2008
Date items must be sent by:March 7, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I love taking regular stick ball point pens and turning them into flower pens.

Never made one? They're super easy!!! Here's a site with really easy instructions: http://www.domfamularo.com/makingflowerpens.html.

I like to keep them and write in my journal with them, and give them away as gifts.

In this swap, you will make one pen for each of your 2 partners. Everyone will list below at least 3 of their favorite flowers and 3 of their favorite colors. You will make a pen with 1 of your partners favorite flower in their favorite color, or add ribbon around the pen in their favorite color. Check out the flickr page for ideas and inspiration!

Restrictions:
-Newbies must pm me first
-No no-sends within the last 2 months
-Must have a complete profile
-Must have at least a 4.8 to join

This is an international swap, and I will angel for anyone who should unfortunately get a no send

Discussion

CelestialFreak 01/28/2008 #

Great swap! I'd join, but I need to cut back on swaps at the moment. If you hosted it again in say, May, I could probably join then.

I've always loved these kinds of pens.

Best of luck for this swap!

blu3 01/28/2008 #

thanks, i probably will be doing another one around then, since the flowers will actually be blooming then, lol. i'll contact you once i do.

alifromourpatch 01/28/2008 #

the link isn't working :(

alifromourpatch 01/28/2008 #

the link isn't working :(

can you please add it again :)

TraySeeH 01/29/2008 #

These are so easy and fast to make. You could have a dozen made while watching a half hour show.

Blooming Flower Pens

Flower Pens

blu3 01/29/2008 #

Thank you trayseeh

lamborama 02/ 1/2008 #

My favorite flowers: tulip, daisy, sunflower

Favorite Colors: Pink, yellow, red

blu3 02/ 1/2008 #

my favorite flowers: orchids, gerbera daisy, cala lily (or any lily).

favorite colors: purple, hot pink, green

catlingmex 02/ 1/2008 #

My favorite flower is the sunflower, but I also love yellow roses. In fact, anything bright yellow (or yellow combined with another color, such as purple, lime green, etc.) is sure to be a huge hit. But I am not picky and I am sure I will love whatever I get. :-)

blu3 02/ 2/2008 #

~Edit~

I've changed # of partners from 2 to 1.

catlingmex 02/ 5/2008 #

Awwww ... why did you decrease the number of partners?

lamborama 02/ 6/2008 #

I reeeeeally can't wait for this swap to start. I made a pen already to test out my skills and now I'm just waiting to make another one when our partners are assigned. These are so pretty, slightly silly (in the sense of being very overstated when all you need is a ballpoint...) and I LOVE THEM.

blu3 02/ 8/2008 #

i decreased # of partners to try and reduce the # of possible flakers (because i myself will angel anyone who doesn't get one) and this way, instead of sending 2 pens to 2 different people, you can make 2 pens for your one partner instead.

ninanner 02/ 8/2008 #

I like Gerbera Daisies in bright colors, sunflowers, daffodils, stargazer lilies, and calla lilies in any color.

Thanks!

Ceinwyn 02/ 9/2008 #

I never heard of flower pens before, but these looks great (and not too hard to make!)

I was a bit worried about the sending date because I won't be able to get any artificial flowers before next weekend, but as it is for 07/03, this is feasible :o)

My favourite flowers are in random order roses, (small) orchids, iris, freesia, calla lilies, ... I love all blooming flowers actually and I'm sure I'll love anything that I receive provided it is not orange. If you really want to make my day, aim for any shade of purple or yellow :o)

vanillavagabond 02/ 9/2008 #

Where I work my pens are always 'growing legs' so these will be great!! Going to be making several myself.

roses - especially yellow or red white daisies iris or tulips in any color

Pegster527 02/10/2008 #

What a fun swap! The pens will be great for the office. I love just about any flower. Just make it bright and cheery in bright and cheery colors.

thanks

blu3 02/10/2008 #

these pens are super easy to make, and are great gifts. i make "bouquets" of them and give them out for valentines day.

lamborama 02/12/2008 #

If anyone's reading this, how are you packing your pen to make sure it arrives unsquished?

blu3 02/14/2008 #

i'm going to be sending mine in a box

jade240 02/18/2008 #

My Fav. flower is the Gerbera Daisies, but I really do like just about any flower accept the carnation. My favorite color is pink, but as before I love all colors. Just got done making mine today.

ninanner 02/28/2008 #

catlingmex, your pens are on the way!

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