hopemax
Note to Self:
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2000
We are all full!
Here we go
Groups will be listed in post #2, this post is for the instructions.
Dates:
1st Check-in: March 19th
2nd Check-in: April 2nd
DUE April 16th
Altered Letters:
Groups larger than 6 letters, will be 2 letters per person (if there is an odd length group, someone will make one letter and one similarly sized embellished shape/Cricut icon, etc.)
Letters should be matted and embellished at least once. Feel free to use cardstock or patterned paper.
Letters: max of 2" (meaning the size you select on the Cricut dial is 2", with a shadow, it will be taller, that's fine. SCAL users, may find they have to set it larger than 2" to have a letter that is in the 2" range. Use your best judgement.)
Height: If you wanted to put your letter on another shape, I think we have room to extend the height some. If you have a 2" letter and want to mount it on a 2.5" shape, that should be fine. Also, if you want to have a 2" shape, and only a 1.5" letter, that should work too. Use your best judgement, thinking about how your letter might look with everyone elses.
Width: The tough one, because the fewer letters are in a word, the wider we can go. In general, take 24" divide by the number of letters in the word and subtract a little. So Disneyland is 10 letters...24/10 = 2.4" So you want the width to be in the 2.25" range, so we will have enough room to lay them out. If the topic is multiple words, you only need to worry about the longest word. IE. Space Mountain has 13 letters, but we could put Space at the top of the layout, Mountain at the bottom, so just dont make a letter that is wider than 4 (24/8 letters)
Regular Element Groups:
Groups will be 6 people.
Make 2 elements per group
Pick your topic, but dont duplicate a topic already chosen .
Element list Standard list and standard rules apply. Ive listed the most common, but if there is something else you want to make, just ask.
Title: Double matted and embellished. Standard 2x8 (other sizes okay too), welded, shadowed letters, paper pieced, letters on shapes, etc.
Pair of borders: Double matted and embellished ~2 in width
Paper Piecing (not a layered die cut): Handmade or Cricut. These are like the licensed characters on Cricut, with many pieces.
Library Pocket w/ Tag: Tag should be double matted, with eyelet or ribbon/fiber. Embellished.
Shaker Box: Embellished, be creative
License Plate: Double matted, embellished
Layered Die cuts: Three 3 shapes, with shadow. These are like the ZooBalloo or Animal Kingdom animals.
Lyric/Quote: 3 paper layers, embellished. Minimum 3x4.
Matchbook: Include paper inside for journaling. Embellished, be creative.
Mix & Match elements (select 2 from this list = 1 element):
Photo Mat: Double matted, embellished. Sized to fit a 4x6 photo, so 4.25x6.25 for top layer.
Frame: Sizzix dies okay, otherwise same rules as for photo mat
Journal Box: 3 paper layers, embellished, 3x3 space for writing
Tag: 2 x 3 double matted, embellished. Tag or ribbon/fiber in hole
TWO Embellished Shapes: double matted, embellished can me squares, circles, flowers, diamonds, etc.
Slide Mount: Embellished, be creative.
File Folder: Embellished, be creative.
Embellishment Suggestions: Die cuts, stickers, stickles, flock, ink, chalk, brads, charms, flowers, eyelets, ribbon/fiber, sewing, tearing, embossing, stamping, clipart, additional layers of paper beyond double mats (if it would look weird trying to fit in another embellishment), specialty paper (such as embossed, glitter, Bling).
Info:
Once this swap closes, I will send out my mailing/contact info. Please send me yours: name, DISname, address, email, phone number (only will be used if I cant contact you through PM or email)
Packaging:
Place your elements in a bag large enough to completely hold them and be closed. If you have a long title, saran wrap is a great alternative. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Element groups: Place all your bags, in a GALLON sized bag (or larger if needed). Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Altered Letter Groups: You may put these in a smaller bag. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Mailing & Postage:
You may ship to me by any method, but if you mail APRIL 12TH OR LATER , you must send with Delivery Confirmation and send the number to me. I prefer to send back to you with flat rate postage. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9x6x2) - $4.95, Medium/Standard box $10.70, Large - $14.50. Delivery Confirmation is an additional $.70, please include a DC slip if you want DC. Do not send Clik-it-ship it postage. Cash, check, stamps are fine.
Here we go
Groups will be listed in post #2, this post is for the instructions.
Dates:
1st Check-in: March 19th
2nd Check-in: April 2nd
DUE April 16th
Altered Letters:
Groups larger than 6 letters, will be 2 letters per person (if there is an odd length group, someone will make one letter and one similarly sized embellished shape/Cricut icon, etc.)
Letters should be matted and embellished at least once. Feel free to use cardstock or patterned paper.
Letters: max of 2" (meaning the size you select on the Cricut dial is 2", with a shadow, it will be taller, that's fine. SCAL users, may find they have to set it larger than 2" to have a letter that is in the 2" range. Use your best judgement.)
Height: If you wanted to put your letter on another shape, I think we have room to extend the height some. If you have a 2" letter and want to mount it on a 2.5" shape, that should be fine. Also, if you want to have a 2" shape, and only a 1.5" letter, that should work too. Use your best judgement, thinking about how your letter might look with everyone elses.
Width: The tough one, because the fewer letters are in a word, the wider we can go. In general, take 24" divide by the number of letters in the word and subtract a little. So Disneyland is 10 letters...24/10 = 2.4" So you want the width to be in the 2.25" range, so we will have enough room to lay them out. If the topic is multiple words, you only need to worry about the longest word. IE. Space Mountain has 13 letters, but we could put Space at the top of the layout, Mountain at the bottom, so just dont make a letter that is wider than 4 (24/8 letters)
Regular Element Groups:
Groups will be 6 people.
Make 2 elements per group
Pick your topic, but dont duplicate a topic already chosen .
Element list Standard list and standard rules apply. Ive listed the most common, but if there is something else you want to make, just ask.
Title: Double matted and embellished. Standard 2x8 (other sizes okay too), welded, shadowed letters, paper pieced, letters on shapes, etc.
Pair of borders: Double matted and embellished ~2 in width
Paper Piecing (not a layered die cut): Handmade or Cricut. These are like the licensed characters on Cricut, with many pieces.
Library Pocket w/ Tag: Tag should be double matted, with eyelet or ribbon/fiber. Embellished.
Shaker Box: Embellished, be creative
License Plate: Double matted, embellished
Layered Die cuts: Three 3 shapes, with shadow. These are like the ZooBalloo or Animal Kingdom animals.
Lyric/Quote: 3 paper layers, embellished. Minimum 3x4.
Matchbook: Include paper inside for journaling. Embellished, be creative.
Mix & Match elements (select 2 from this list = 1 element):
Photo Mat: Double matted, embellished. Sized to fit a 4x6 photo, so 4.25x6.25 for top layer.
Frame: Sizzix dies okay, otherwise same rules as for photo mat
Journal Box: 3 paper layers, embellished, 3x3 space for writing
Tag: 2 x 3 double matted, embellished. Tag or ribbon/fiber in hole
TWO Embellished Shapes: double matted, embellished can me squares, circles, flowers, diamonds, etc.
Slide Mount: Embellished, be creative.
File Folder: Embellished, be creative.
Embellishment Suggestions: Die cuts, stickers, stickles, flock, ink, chalk, brads, charms, flowers, eyelets, ribbon/fiber, sewing, tearing, embossing, stamping, clipart, additional layers of paper beyond double mats (if it would look weird trying to fit in another embellishment), specialty paper (such as embossed, glitter, Bling).
Info:
Once this swap closes, I will send out my mailing/contact info. Please send me yours: name, DISname, address, email, phone number (only will be used if I cant contact you through PM or email)
Packaging:
Place your elements in a bag large enough to completely hold them and be closed. If you have a long title, saran wrap is a great alternative. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Element groups: Place all your bags, in a GALLON sized bag (or larger if needed). Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Altered Letter Groups: You may put these in a smaller bag. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Mailing & Postage:
You may ship to me by any method, but if you mail APRIL 12TH OR LATER , you must send with Delivery Confirmation and send the number to me. I prefer to send back to you with flat rate postage. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9x6x2) - $4.95, Medium/Standard box $10.70, Large - $14.50. Delivery Confirmation is an additional $.70, please include a DC slip if you want DC. Do not send Clik-it-ship it postage. Cash, check, stamps are fine.
) I can still use most of the Lands & Rides elements & letters. Count me in!
I would be interested in some basic elements groups too, since my font selection is limited on my Cricut. 
