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"Brooch the Subject!" Beginners Intl

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Swap Coordinator:TerryF (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Jewelry  Art 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:September 26, 2007
Date items must be sent by:October 29, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I love brooches but had to cancel a number of these swaps last winter, so let's try again!

This swap is for people who are new to making brooches so please just do your best.

Experienced swappers are also welcome to join but remember that most of us will be inexperienced at this, so please be kind! Sorry, no newbies.

We will have 1 partner for whom we will handmake a decorative brooch according to one of their three themes and using at least one of their three colours AS POSTED BELOW. See my comment as an example - nothing complicated or too specific, please - "A sparkly medium turquoise hammerhead shark 4 inches long" is going too far!

To participate, you must have:

  • Posted your 3 themes and 3 colours below (otherwise, it's sender's choice and you may expect to be surprised!).
  • A fully completed profile.
  • At least 5 rated substantial swaps.
  • A rating of at least 4.7, with no 1s in the 6 months immediately prior to the swap deadline.

I reserve the right to ban, which I will do after the deadline, but please let me know if you have concerns with anyone who has joined. If you do not meet the requirements but feel that your circumstances deserve special consideration, please feel free to pm me.

Brooches can be made from almost any material/medium that you like to work with, and out of just about any small object; all you need to do is add a pinback to it. Some ideas:

http://blog.betzwhite.com/2007/01/felted-brooch-tutorial.html http://crafttutorials.wordpress.com/2007/07/24/fabric-brooch-tutorial/ http://mollychicken.blogs.com/myweblog/2005/07/fabricflowert.html http://www.mookychick.co.uk/diyethic/kanzashitutorial.php artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/artsycraftybabe/tutorial/index.html http://www.polkadotcreations.com/books/article.php?id=pdcaf01 http://www.craftzine.com/blog/archive/2006/11/howtomakefabricflowers.html http://www.pcpolyzine.com/2004may/wingcanes.html http://www.onehourcraft.com/?cat=13 http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=15811.0 http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1095 http://www.getcrafty.com/viewtopic.php?p=14463 http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Clay/ClayLeaf.htm http://sculpey.com/Projects/projectsChristmasTreePin.htm http://sculpey.com/Projects/projectswiredwomen.htm

Discussion

TerryF 08/22/2007 #

My themes:
- winter
- holidays (any)
- butterflies

My colours:
- blues
- purples
- black

E11enT 08/22/2007 #

Themes and Colours - Oh man, do i have to Terry? Hmm, let's think?

Themes: Grundge Sparkly Holiday (thanks T)

Colours: Blues Browns Purple

Or, just surprise me!

MAM 08/22/2007 #

This sounds fun, I was just thinking of starting a handmade brooch swap, but instead, I'll join yours! Yay!

Themes: -Autumn -Dragonfly -Cameo

Colors: -Purples -Greens -Blues

TerryF 08/22/2007 #

Ellen, if you just want to be surprised, that works too! I have edited the swap description to give this as an option.

squintgrad 08/22/2007 #

Love this swap Terry!

Themes: cats Autumn Ocean

Colors: Purple Aqua/Turquoise/Teal Dk Yellow/Mustard

ShabbyJules 08/22/2007 #

sounds like fun, my theme fairies,christmas,easter any colours sparkle is good

Kelli 08/22/2007 #

Dammit! I really wanted a sparkly medium turquoise hammerhead shark 4 inches long!!!

Oh well, I guess a surprise would be nice but here is my list otherwise.

Red, green or yellow (But not those colours together), hmmmm.... cats, lady bugs and..... chickens!!! Hows that!

funkykchicken 08/24/2007 #

Yeah! I'm so glad you decided to host on of these again.I have never made a brooch but will do my best promise.

My Themes

Dragonflies

Butterflies

Winter

Fall

My Colors

Blue

Silver

Purple

Sparkly

Not to picky but prefer no pastels and i hate the color yellow.No disney type characters please.This is if you decide to go with a surprise.

pootle 08/27/2007 #

ooh, cool idea!

my themes: autumn (fall to most of you!), leaves, trees

my colours: any natural shade of green, black, white

Lunaria 09/ 2/2007 #

Themes: sunflowers, wild grasses, vintage Japanese art

Colors: Not a big fan of primary colors or pastels. Anything else will do. (lately liking burnt orange and muted reds)

Emmuzka 09/ 4/2007 #

Themes: Vintage, plastic, see-through

Colors: metallic, amber, pink

Biff 09/11/2007 #

Love the sound of this swap :D

If I could choose any theme I guess I think along these lines... 1) Leaf or tree 2) Bird 3) Flower

Colours I like: Anything mutted or subtle!

snarglebean 09/12/2007 #

Themes: under the sea, celestial, hands/handprints

Colors: blue, purple, green

thanks! :)

Rae4Beach 09/18/2007 #

fun!
My themes: ocean (and anything in it, near it, around it), stars/nightsky, flowers, vintage kids, autumn leaves
My colors: greens, blues, browns, reds

befana 09/25/2007 #

themes...vintage,flowers,birds

my colors...lavender,pale blue,light green

great idea I can't wait to try this.

mediatinker 09/25/2007 #

themes: birds, stars, or leaves colors: cream, eggplant, maroon (and whatever complements them)

I love a swap that lets me try out some new techniques. Hope my partner will enjoy her brooch.

cbzcando 09/26/2007 #

This is going to be a fun challenge!

Themes - vintage, art deco, winter, floral

Colors - deep red, blue, black, anything but pastels

Thanks!

TerryF 09/27/2007 #

Ladies, start your engines - partners have been assigned! Have fun!

TerryF 10/19/2007 #

mediatinker, your brooch is ready and will be mailed in the next few days.

cbzcando 10/29/2007 #

Snarglebean - yours is on its way to you. Enjoy!

MAM 10/29/2007 #

Emmuzka, your brooch went out today (just made the deadline, whew!). Hope you like it!

TerryF 11/10/2007 #

All Swappers: If you have not received your brooch by Nov. 29, please let me know and we will work something out. Thx! Terry

TerryF 01/ 9/2008 #

I angeled Befana.

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