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Paper Bag Album Swap for Amateurs

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Paper Bag Album Swap for Amateurs
Swap Coordinator:mercuriousmith (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Scrapbooking  Crafts 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 26, 2007
Date items must be sent by:February 11, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Here's a tutorial on making these albums http://scrapbooking.about.com/library/weekly/blpaperbagscrapbooks.htm

I had never heard about them until I saw them on someone's wishlist. I've made a few since then. I don't know what I'm doing with them. They're still all empty. I can't see myself as a "scrapbooker" no matter how much I love paper.

But... these are cheap and fun to make. Just so I can have one made by someone else, I'm making this swap. This swap is specifically for the amateur. That way, no one's feelings get hurt when my gift arrives in their mailbox :) Though, I do promise to work with more attention to detail for this specially-made album.

I imagine for this swap, base pages should be created, minimally decorated and then left empty of pictures. Include extra embellishments if you can, so your recipient can finish the album to their liking. If you have any suggestions for improving this swap, please send them my way. I am fully open to altering the terms of this swap.

One album, one partner, international. Swappers should have ratings of 4.0 or greater, or if new, should have a valid email address and a completed profile.

Discussion

user5568 01/14/2007 #

HI!!! I MAKE AND SELL PAPER BAG ALBUMS ON EBAY! I LOV ETHEM ALL THE POCKETS AND SUCH FOR JOURNALING..AMAZING!! MY TASTE IS VINTAGE..BUT I LOVE RIBBON AND TAGS!!!! THANKS! CHERYL

mercuriousmith 01/14/2007 #

Hi Cheryl,

Cheryl, do you have any favorite links or pictures you can share with us about these albums? I'm not sure I'm applying the materials to their full potential and would love some guidance. If you don't mind, add some pictures to the swap gallery. Thanks! Veena

Susi 01/15/2007 #

i also have made seral paper bag books that i'd be happy to scand send to you. please send me an email at kindertcher@aol.com w/ paper bag book in the subject line. mineare simple and functional, and not intimidating in the least. susi

user5568 01/19/2007 #

HI MERCURY..SMITH!!

IF YOU GO TO EBAY AND TYPE IN PAPER BAG ALBUMS YOU WILL SEE A TON FOR SALE ON EBAY..I CURRENTLY DONT HAVE ANY ON THERE RIGHT NOW!!

thanks! Cheryl

mercuriousmith 01/20/2007 #

Thanks, Cheryl. I saw the ones on ebay but I am curious to see how people actually fill them with personal stuff. Just curious!

user5568 01/22/2007 #

Hi Mercury Smith..

You can insert Tags and such and adhere pictures to the tags in the part of the bag that opens!!

Talk soon!

FunToScrap 01/25/2007 #

Since this is for beginners, count me in. I love paper bag albums and have long wanted to dive in, this swap should motivate me! Thanks for starting it!

Cakers 01/26/2007 #

This looks like a unique idea - I have to try it. Thanks for setting this up!

Patty

mercuriousmith 01/28/2007 #

Sorry that it took me a day to connect the fact I had to manually allow swap-bot to assign partners. This is a new function as of about a week or so and the first I'm hosting since the change. It's good though. Gave me a chance to see that everyone had a profile & a decent track record. I am looking forward to this one!

Veena

FunToScrap 01/29/2007 #

Hello All! Do we swap with each other or does someone other than who I have send to me? Thank you!

Cakers 01/29/2007 #

Hi FunToScrap - the person sending to you isn't the same as the one you are sending to. That's the additional fun of this - secrets!

Cakers 02/ 3/2007 #

Hello to heartsnyou - I sent my package to you on 1/29 and the delivery confirmation says it arrived on 1/31. I hope you like it!

Patty

FunToScrap 02/ 8/2007 #

Has anyone received their album yet? I'd love to hear and see how it is going!

mercuriousmith 02/ 8/2007 #

I have one page spread left to go. It's been fun doing this for someone else- trying to figure out what their tastes are and then interpreting them.

user5707 02/ 9/2007 #

I received my album today and have to share what an absolute wonderful job that Lori did in making this. It's beautiful... Thank you so much for making my very first swap great! Deanna

FunToScrap 02/14/2007 #

How is this swap going for everyone? Are we getting our albums yet? I haven't got one and am eager to see what it looks like. :-)

mercuriousmith 02/17/2007 #

funtoscrap= loved your picture. thank you for posting it for the group. It's so bright & I love that! I forgot to take pictures of mine but maybe knitgirl63 can tell us how she liked it!

Cakers 02/18/2007 #

Mercury.Smith - you are amazing. I cannot believe how wonderfully, personalized you made my album. My husband was equally impressed (he\'s a tough cookie when it comes to crafts, so that\'s saying something!). I will eventually get photos and descriptions of it on my blog but for now, let me briefly describe what she did. There\'s a list on my blog of 50 Things About Me, she studied that and created my album based on that information. Very clever!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

FunToScrap 02/28/2007 #

Whining.... I haven't got one yet! Are you my partner? Is it on the way? Chy

deedeenet 03/ 1/2007 #

I got a snowy and whimsical book from LOB - Laurina. Thank you, I'll treasure it!

FunToScrap 03/ 7/2007 #

Will you post pictures of the albums you got? I'd love to see your ideas and creativity!

Looks like I won't be getting an album.
My swap person is not answering emails and has deleted her profile. So sad :-(

WillowTree21 04/11/2007 #

yes you WILL!!! :) Found the link here! :P

WillowTree21 04/11/2007 #

Chay, here it is! I hope you like it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/willow_tree/455954326/

If anyone is wondering I heard she needed this swap through WLS which also turned into Charlies Swap-bot Angels on Flickr! :)

WillowTree21 04/11/2007 #

Chy I mean lol .. I cant type!

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