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~~Envelope Book Swap~~

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~~Envelope Book Swap~~
Swap Coordinator:Cloverst (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Challenges  Crafts 
Number of people in swap:22
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:April 11, 2007
Date items must be sent by:April 24, 2007
Number of swap partners:2
Description:
The Swap

You can make a wonderful book/organiser made from envelopes.

This swap will be for 1 envelope book to 2 partners, 2 envelope books in total.

We will be using 5 letter envelopes of at least 15 x 11 cm (approx 6 x 4.25 in). The envelope books are to be decorated according to their intended use.

Here are a few ideas for what an envelope book can be used for:

  • storing seeds
  • storing paper scraps
  • holding recipes
  • pen pal organizer
  • a journal

You will post in the comments section what you intend to use your envelope books for so that your partners can decorate accordingly.

Links

Here is a link to the initial tutorial:

envelope books tutorial

Here is a link to a blog post showing some good examples of decoration:

decorated envelope books

(Please note: the above blog entry has three types of envelope books shown, this swap it for the first kind only, further swaps will follow for the other two)


The Conditions

This is an international swap. Make sure you do put in the comments what you will be using the envelope book for, if you don't and do not respont to messages sent you may be removed. Please do not sign up for this swap unless you are absoloutly certain that your circumstances will allow you to follow through with you commitments. Only users with a rating of 4.5 or above please. Newbies or those joining with a rating of less than 5 and a no send in the past 6 months please contact me before the start of the swap. Those who do not or those joining with a rating of less than 4.5 will be removed. We all know why.

Enjoy!

Discussion

outbackgirl 03/25/2007 #

Wow, I was just looking at that website on the weekend, and said I would like to try it. I'm in. I'll use mine to hold the little cuts outs, or quotes for cardmaking.

Cloverst 03/26/2007 #

Great that you think it is a good idea! I would be using mine for holding paper scraps. Please make sure you give your partners a clear idea, i'd hate to decorate one and the recipient think 'oh wel i'd have prefered this' so be prepared to get anything you put down!

dietdew 03/26/2007 #

Sorry Clovest! I joined and forgot to write what I would use if for! To many irons in the fire! Any hoo~! I think I will use mine for penpals, as I'm starting some and ENJOYING !! it soooo much! So many nice and interesting people out there! Thanks for coming up with this fantastic swap!!

schlabs 03/27/2007 #

To my swap partner:

I will use it for my stickers.

Sandra

Cloverst 03/27/2007 #

Please remember when you do send your package to include your user name on the swap. It is easier to rate the right person that way!

sleepingrover2010 03/28/2007 #

I will use my envelope book for the following:

1--quotes 2--magazines pictures 3--words from magazines, newspapers etc. 4--ATCs, plain 5--ATCs w/only backgrounds

Thank you very much.

Barb(sleepytraveler)

dandelion 03/28/2007 #

Oh, this looks like FUN! My use will depend on the size of envelopes my partners use for the books. I think I would like more generically decorated books where I could add labels or categories myself. I think I have lots of ideas for my partners on my profile. If this isn't specific enough, let me know and I will narrow it down more. I know I will love whatever I receive! :D

dandelion 03/28/2007 #

Just me again! I read over the swap directions and realized that you want us to be specific. But I am a bit confused. Will each partner make us the same type of book then, since we will receive two books? I could use a book to store postage stamps in but probably wouldn't need two of those. Sorry, not meaning to be difficult, just confused. :D

Cloverst 03/29/2007 #

I did realise that people may end up with two books decorated similarly. The main reason I did it was just in case we did have a flake, it means you're almost guarrenteed to receive something. I guess you kind of have to be prepared to receive similar ones. If you want you could contact your partner directly and ask what they would like you to put on the labels, or you could just decorate it without labels. For example, if your partner was going to keep stamps or ltters in, you could leave off the labels and decorate it with letter ephemera.

Hope this helps

KarlaKC 03/29/2007 #

What a wonderful idea - Envelope Books! Gotta do this!

As for what I would use one for, it would depend on the size, but I'd use a small one (like the coin envelopes) for spare stickers probably. A large one I'd use to hold sheets of stationery, sheets of stickers, mailing labels, etc. - kind of a "Letter Writing" Book! I'd figure out something to put in them. I liked the one at the tutorial for seed packets and how the envelopes were themed with flower stickers, etc.

This is too cute!

Cloverst 03/29/2007 #

This swap if for the letter sized envelope books. (just to make sure we all receive the same) we'll be doing a smaller coin envie swap next menth if enough people think it's a good idea?

AngelFaeryKathleen 03/29/2007 #

Hi, I love making wee books, thanks for this swap. I will use by books for my collection of "quirky / quirkish quots. Please do not ues seeds, natural (undyed) feathers or bark as it will se stopped and burnt on entry into N.Z. Thank you.

user5925 03/31/2007 #

Hi @, I've allready done the "prototype" this night :-) Was great fun and i think i'll do more of them ... I'll use mine to storage the various paper scraps, little pics, labels and so on, that i use in my ATC's - so my partners can feel free to decorate them as they want - no special request from me (unless it has to be made with love and care) Greetings INgrid

pootle 03/31/2007 #

What a sweet idea - I too have made a prototype and am quite chuffed with the results! I'm in! Mine will be for storing little bits and pieces of nice papers, and it doesn't matter if I end up with two similar books as I've lots of paper to store in them!

Vlcatko 04/ 4/2007 #

What a great idea! I can't wait to start :)

I would like to use mine to store my smaller scrapbooking supplies: paper scraps, stickers, pictures...

user6264 04/ 5/2007 #

Hi, I'm thinking that I would like to use my envelope as a place to store inspirations for future art projects...quotes, artists, photos, great ideas, misc. I can see myself having lots of these envelopes with different themes: nature, architecture, animals, vintage, etc.

user5486 04/ 5/2007 #

Hi...This looks like fun...I have never done anything like this before so it will be a good challenge...

I will use my book for postcards.

user6604 04/ 7/2007 #

I will definantly use one for photos and the other one I am not sure just yet! I have quite a few of these that I have made for myself and they are fun to make!

Jill 04/ 8/2007 #

Hey, guys. This is right up my alley. Something new and different! I will be using mine for pictures and possibly a place to store my 'quotes' that I seem to collect!

Happy swapping/creating!!

memmu 04/ 9/2007 #

I just have to try this one too... :)! Sounds interesting! I could use mine for storing paper scraps and magazine cut-outs, maybe for stamps and stickers too.

Let's have fun :)!

user7417 04/ 9/2007 #

I'm going to work on a proto-type this week, so fun!

I think I'll use mine as journals/scrapbooks for an upcoming camping trip :)

mediatinker 04/11/2007 #

I'm going to use mine as idea files.

PostMuse 04/12/2007 #

I hope people post pictures of their creations in the gallery here. I tried to create one of these but couldn't come up with something I'd want to send to someone, so I didn't sign up. I'd love to be inspired by the Swap-Bot artists :-)

user5486 04/12/2007 #

I just realized we will get two...Giggles...I will used my other one to store my used stamp collection...

Prpldy 04/12/2007 #

I will be using one of mine to store used postage stamps and the other one to store quotes. Hope that helps.

user2031 04/12/2007 #

I will use mine to store ideas from magazines and such. Also, for ephemera collected when I'm out.

Laura

spinningpretty 04/12/2007 #

I will use mine to keep images from magazines etc. Collage pieces. Thanks.

shirabunny 04/12/2007 #

hi :) i'd use mine to store scrapbooking stuff (magazine cutouts, song lyrics/quotes, misc. stuff i pick up etc) and stickers :)

Cloverst 04/14/2007 #

Partners are assigned and it's crafting time! Hope you all have a good weekend!

AngelFaeryKathleen 04/18/2007 #

Hi Kimmie and mediatinker, keep and eye out in about a week to 10 days as your books are winging their way to you from New Zealand. Mediatinker this is the first time I have sent to Japan. :-))

Prpldy 04/19/2007 #

My books are going out in the morning....hope you folks like them.

dandelion 04/21/2007 #

Envie books on the way to IL and OH!! This was so much FUN!! :D

user5925 04/23/2007 #

DeAnne & Lucy, your enviebooks are on their way now ... hope you like them, i had great fun making them !!! Greetings from Germany Ingrid

spinningpretty 04/23/2007 #

Books out today to New Zealand and the States!

Vlcatko 04/24/2007 #

ddmaree and Suzie64 --- I sent your books today. Sorry, I know I am pushing the deadline, it's just that I've been very busy lately ;) Hope you will both like them, I had a great time crafting :)

AngelFaeryKathleen 04/25/2007 #

Hi Spinning Pretty, thanks for letting me know it's on it's way I will keep and eye out in about 7 to 10 days.

KarlaKC 04/26/2007 #

Received my first Envelope Book from 'prpldy' Wednesday afternoon! Wow! I loved it! Brenda also included a mini version which I also loved. Yes, I can use them both, Brenda! Thank you so much!

I'll share a pic on this gallery and Flickr and my blog just as soon as my camera recharges. Loved this swap and hope to do it again.

Karla

user7417 04/27/2007 #

Received an awesome envie book from ddmaree. It's perfect! I can't wait to use it :)

AngelFaeryKathleen 04/29/2007 #

Hi Spinning Pretty, Your great book arrived in New Zealand on Saterday, Love it and the quotes many thanks :-))))

dandelion 04/30/2007 #

Oh Pinkie, I'm so glad you like it! I always worry if my tastes or ideas will be way off base from what my partner likes. Hope you have a GREAT camping trip! :D

Cloverst 05/ 1/2007 #

Rating is open! Remember, if you haven't received yet please message your partner before rating as they may be international and it could take up to 14 days to arrive!

I have to say I've really enjoyed this swap and I'm looking forward to seeing you all in the next one which is open right now!

memmu 05/ 2/2007 #

Juniper and shira!!! I sent your envelope books last week, have you received them?!?!

I'm still waiting for mine... both of them.

Prpldy 05/ 3/2007 #

I received awesome books from Sleeping Traveler and Juniper! Love them both! So much hard work went into each. Thank you so very much ladies! I will be posting a pictures in my flickr acct.

pootle 05/ 3/2007 #

Got both of mine - from Pinkie and Binkylou - and have filled them up already! Thank you both, they are both pretty fab!

memmu 05/10/2007 #

Outbackgirl... I finally received your envelope book... it had been missent to Papua New Guinea... :)! Thank you!!! I'm glad it didn't get lost...

KarlaKC 05/11/2007 #

"Angel Faery Kathleen" and "mediatinker", please accept my apologies for my delay. Though I've had them completed for several weeks, I finally mailed your envelope books last Wednesday, so I'm hoping you should see them this coming week. I'm sorry they're late, but hope you enjoy them nonetheless! Have a great weekend!

Karlakc

AngelFaeryKathleen 05/18/2007 #

Hi KarlaKC, thanks for letting me know it's on i'ts way, I will keep an eye out in about 7 to 10 days.

AngelFaeryKathleen 05/24/2007 #

Hi KarlsKC your books have arrived in New Zealand and I love them, many thanks :-)))

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