Altered Puzzle Pieces

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Swap Coordinator:	arielrobin (contact)
Swap categories:	Crafts Art Paper Crafts
Number of people in swap:	16
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	April 17, 2010
Date items must be sent by:	April 30, 2010
Number of swap partners:	2
Description:
You will send two altered puzzle pieces to two different partners so you will be making a total of 4 altered puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces should be at least 2", or larger, and can be made from any material as long as they are sturdy (thick card stock, wood, plastic, etc.). You can find the larger puzzle pieces at thrift stores, yard sales and even your kid's rooms. Most young children's puzzles are larger sized because they're easier to handle. The puzzle pieces are so easy to find that you shouldn't have to go out and purchase a new puzzle, or individual puzzle pieces from a craft store, although you certainly can if you want to. You can alter and embellish them in any way that suits your fancy as long as some thought has been put into it. No sticker slapping. Make the puzzle pieces into something you'd like to receive yourselves. This is international because they are lightweight, unless you intend to embellish them with rocks :), and shouldn't be too expensive to mail. Please remember that it takes longer (sometimes much longer) for packages to come/go to/from overseas. Wait at least 4 weeks after the deadline before contacting your partner if your swap hasn't arrived. New swappers are welcome with well filled out profiles. A couple of small paragraphs is not acceptable. If you need help in filling out your profile please let me know. Otherwise, no 1's in the last six months, no unexplained 3's, at least a 4.8 rating and no overly picky swappers since this is sender's choice (although it's always nice to look at your partner's profile for ideas), is supposed to be fun, and everyone's artistic abilities are different. If you sign up please be responsible enough to send. Rate your partners when you receive. If they are extra special, if the sender puts forth a lot of effort, etc., it's always nice to give a heart.

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grandmaroro 03/30/2010 #

I haven't swapped in a few months. I have just now replaced my old computer (it died in November) and am so excited to get swappin' again... Thanks, arielrobin, for a fun swap idea.

Cocoa 03/30/2010 #

I've been thinking I would like to alter puzzle pieces again ! Thanks !!!!!!

arielrobin 03/31/2010 #

You're both welcome and thanks to you all for joining! Puzzle pieces are way too fun to alter aren't they?

Goldilocks 04/ 4/2010 #

I would love to join this swap. I will be away on vacation and won't be able to rate my partner until I return (which is about a week after the post date). Is that ok?

arielrobin 04/ 5/2010 #

@ Goldilocks, I don't have any objections about you leaving a rating a week after the mail date as long as you are able to send by the send date. It will take a few days (or even longer in the case of international mail) after the mail date in order for the pieces to get to you anyway.

arielrobin 04/ 7/2010 #

I hope some of you watcher's will join us. :)

arielrobin 04/18/2010 #

Okay, partners have been assigned.

arielrobin 05/ 5/2010 #

SWAP REMINDER

Hi Peeps - the send date for the Altered Puzzle Pieces has passed. If you have sent and just forgotten to click "sent" please do so.

If you haven't sent please contact your partners, if you haven't already done so, and let them know that you'll be late and when you may be able to send.

For those of you who have already sent, thank you.

Ariel

arielrobin 05/18/2010 #

Unfortunately, I have gotten no response by the nonsending partners so I will angel those who have not received their altered puzzle pieces and have had no communication from their partners.

Rate your partner accordingly (1) and PM to let me know that you need to be angeled. I'm working on some pieces today and should be able to send to any who have been flaked on by the end of the week.

swapalot 05/19/2010 #

I just received mine today. :-)

arielrobin 05/20/2010 #

Great @ swapalot, thanks for letting me now. If there are any others who haven't received and haven't heard from their partners regarding being late, let me know if you need an angel.

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