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DECORATE IT!

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Swap Coordinator:YankeeUnicorn (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Art  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:13
Location:Regional - USA ONLY!!!!
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:June 22, 2009
Date items must be sent by:July 31, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I was googling all kinds of crafts and viewing random Flickr pictures when I came across a cool swap-idea.....

For this swap, you will have 1 partner. You will get a can of Altoids mints (available at most grocery stores, Walmarts etc etc) You will remove the mints, clean it out...Decorate the entire can (you can use whatever medium you wish) and place a SMALL profile based surprise for your partner inside.

This is for new artists as well as crafty crafty ones:) Use your imagine. Create something that you would be proud to receive yourself. Any Theme, Any Medium...All Up to you! Don't forget to put a small surprise within the box as well. The inside of the box does not need to be decorated but you can if you want to.

You will have 1 month to complete this swap and send to your partner. That should be plenty of time.

Due to rising postage costs and other issues, this swap will be USA ONLY!!!

Newbies are welcome with well filled out profile & at least 5 package swap ratings!

So....1 altoid can, decorate it, 1 surprise, 1 month to send! Come and join the fun! I am so anxious to see what everyone comes up with!!

Discussion

Darleneh710 06/17/2009 #

I am watching this as it sounds cool...I love altering items:)

ZippedShut 06/17/2009 #

I haven't seen an altoids alter swap in a while! I'm adding to my watch until i clear some current swaps.

YankeeUnicorn 06/17/2009 #

@darleneh710 and @zippedshut Hope to see you all sign up soon:) Think its a great idea--I already have my can started.

zerofantasies 06/18/2009 #

I'd definitely join but so intimidated.. I'm not crafty at all! I just made my first matchbox lol

YankeeUnicorn 06/18/2009 #

@zerofanasies I have never made one either! And mine might not be the best in the world but I think if you pour your heart into something even if its not perfect your partner will love it!

ladydy5 06/20/2009 #

Can we also use the tin gift card tins?

YankeeUnicorn 06/21/2009 #

@ladydy5 I would like them to be altoid cans for this round, only because then everyone will get the same shaped/size working box that they send out.

zigg13pra 06/22/2009 #

Mm I love decorated tins. I made one once that I liked so much I couldnt part with it. I'm totally in.

YankeeUnicorn 06/23/2009 #

Partners are assigned:) Have fun everyone!!!!

misumisu22 07/ 7/2009 #

hope you will do this again...stumbled across this too late. This is my favorite new craft!!

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