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Altered Tin Swap - Edited Swap Deadline

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Altered Tin Swap - Edited Swap Deadline
Swap Coordinator:CraftyWench (contact)
Swap categories: Handmade 
Number of people in swap:18
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:January 8, 2010
Date items must be sent by:February 19, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I stole this idea from wolfeagle. I hope she will not mind. I couldn't do her's due to all the Christmas stuff going on, which is why this one is so far in advance.

This swap is for an altered tin box. It can be any size. I saw a video on youtube where they used Gesso to prepare the box for paint and whatnot. If you notice in the picture above they have attached all kinds of nifty things to the lid. I have also seen pictures where the tins are decorated inside, too. I would like this to be more than just putting a bunch of stickers on the tin. To make it more special you could use ideas from your partner's profile. I have seen some tins that were made into necklaces and ornaments. That's a nice idea, but I would like you to do more than just attach some ribbon and call it an ornament.

You will have one partner and send one altered tin. All are welcome with filled out Profiles and no recent no sends.

Discussion

solarts 12/19/2009 #

How fun! Love the idea. I have tons of little and medium sized tins I can use.

Dakini55 12/19/2009 #

I could make altered tins all day long!

CraftyWench 12/30/2009 #

Dakini please share any helpful advice you might have!!!

solarts 12/31/2009 #

Hello, Just passing along about my new fun swaps. I'm hosting. 1. For the Love of Dogs- http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/51448

2."Mail Me a Decorated Envie #2 Swap." http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/50966 3. "I love Black and White Postcards" http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/51444 I hope you can join in on the fun. Have a happy new year! Solarts

panda1957 01/ 6/2010 #

If you need more ideas for these tins (especially altoid) check out www.craftster.org. They are decougued, painted, ribbons, bows, stickers, pictures, charms and polyerclay. I just did the last swap not so fancy ribbons buttons and bows. I hope my partner enjoys it and I recieved an altoid tin with Ole Christmas tree ornament it is beautiful. I have this one on my watch list.

thefancyladygourmet 01/ 8/2010 #

do we put things inside the tin as well?

CraftyWench 01/ 8/2010 #

decorating the inside is a good idea.

thefancyladygourmet 01/ 8/2010 #

i meant filling it with stuff is that okay or a requirement?

CraftyWench 01/10/2010 #

Not required to fill it with stuff but it should be decorated.

solarts 02/19/2010 #

Hello, I'm hosting " Mail Me A Decorated Envie #3 Swap." http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/55085 for March. Each month I continue to host this fun swap. I hope you can join us . My other swap that I'm also hosting is a music mix cd swap called, "A Fun Musical Workout CD! Swap." http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/54845 Your welcome to join them. Cheers! Solarts

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