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Downrivermama
08-31-2007, 09:25 AM
Updated 9/8

There doesn't seem to be very much interest in this swap. I think that with school starting and the holidays coming we are all overlaoded. Thanks to those of you who did sign up, but I think that it's probably better to cancel it. We can always try next year! Thanks.

Ladies, it’s time for the Altered Clipboard Swap! This is for memo-sized clipboards that make great picture holders (for 5”x7” pics) and to use for getting autographs at the parks!

These altered clip boards are simple to make. Just about anything goes, just remember that to use them to write on, you may want to be careful where you place dimensional embellishments.

The memo sized clipboards are 6”x 8”. You can use wood or plastic. They can be bought at office supply stores such as Staples, Office Max, Office Depot or Wal-mart. They range in price from $1.00 to $2.50 each.

Here is a pic of the plastic and wood clipboards.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/downrivermama/IMGP2291.jpg

Supplies needs:

Small clipboard
Mod-Podge
Paper
Embellishments
Foam sponge brush
General scrap booking tools or tape and scissors
Sandpaper

Here is the link to B&MB’s excellent tutorial on altered clipboards.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1497522&referrerid=&highlight=clip+board+101

The due date for this swap is October 5th. I made it a week longer than what is posted on the swap calendar. I need to receive your package by October 5th. Please mail packages to me by September 28th. I have the 8th off for Columbus Day, so I hope to get everything sent out then!

The Details
1. Choose a group. For starters, please limit yourself to two groups, so that everyone interested can swap. If I have extra slots, I will, of course, open them up. Pick your group and character.
2. Alter your clipboards according to the theme you have chosen. Alter both the front and back of the boards. Coat with a protective sealer such as Mod-Podge, or other sealer to protect your work.
3. PM me with your DIS name, name, home address, email address, and phone numbers. Email and phone numbers will only be used to follow up if I have not heard from you.
4. Post your weekly status on the Progress thread - which will be posted after the slots are filled. You must check in 2 weeks prior to the due date. If I have not heard from you by then, I will send you a pm or an email. I will angel your spot if I do not hear from you within two days of the pm or email.
5. Check the progress thread for your status - it will be updated with ship info and received info.
6. Packing Instructions - use a gallon size Ziploc for each clipboard. Please label each bag with your name so we know who made it. You‘ll have 4 bags to enclose in another gallon size Ziploc bag for each group you are in - be sure to include your name, your DIS name and your group number. It is your choice how you would like to send your package. Priority flat rate boxes are $8.95 or you can send them regular mail, just mail early. Send return postage and let me know how you want it sent to you (or stamps if you don't want to send cash) to return your items. Delivery Confirmation is $0.65. Please don’t send metered or click-it/ship-it postage – some hostesses have had issues with these.
7. PM me if you have problems and need to drop out or if an emergency happens (we all know things happen beyond our control sometimes), let me know so we can make arrangements for an angel or other help if needed.
8. There will be 4 people per group. I have set up groups to start. If anyone would like other groups added, let me know, I tried to cover all the bases! If a group fills up I can add another one too!

9. And most important...HAVE FUN!!

If I've forgotten any thing, let me know!


Mickey & Friends- Group 1

1.Mickey- missesdisney
2
3
4

Pooh & Friends- Group 2
1
2
3
4

Princesses- Group 3
1
2
3
4

Pixar Characters- Group 4
1. Cars- KatDisney
2
3
4

The rest of the gang – Group 5
1. Tinkerbell- Downrivermama
2
3
4

Disney Holidays- Group 6
1. Halloween- Raine
2.
3
4

General Holidays ( Non-Disney theme)- Group 7
1. Christmas-Mickster
2. Halloween- AlexWyattMommy
3.
4


Disney Parks- Group 8
1
2
3
4


Updated 9/7 1PM

KatDisney
08-31-2007, 11:06 AM
If this is anything like the paper bag albums I am gonna be in trouble. lol.. I would like to do the

Pixar Group - Cars

and Please add Raine for

Disney Holidays - Halloween

Thanks! I dont want to do over do it since I've never done this before. Karina (Raine) and I will work on these together. I love the small groups.

Mickster
08-31-2007, 11:17 AM
Oh my. Like I need another swap right now, but...

I'd like Non Disney holiday. I think I will do Christmas. Great for a gift or to display a picture.

AlexWyattMommy
08-31-2007, 12:30 PM
I'd like non-Disney Holiday and it will be Halloween.
Thank you.

123SA
08-31-2007, 02:12 PM
When will you close the sign up? DD and I are going to try this out this weekend...for our WDW autographs. I want to make sure I can successfully make it before I sign up! Thanks!

Downrivermama
08-31-2007, 06:22 PM
When will you close the sign up? DD and I are going to try this out this weekend...for our WDW autographs. I want to make sure I can successfully make it before I sign up! Thanks!

I'm sure at least through the weekend. Here are some pics of my first try!

Front
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/downrivermama/IMGP2294.jpg

Back
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/downrivermama/IMGP2295.jpg

I used CM Disney paper on both sides. Front are CM die cuts and the back are Sandy Lion stickers.

Mickster
08-31-2007, 07:42 PM
They are super cute! Great job! I have made these, but they are small ones... I will be on the lookout for the bigger ones. :)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dc33b3127cce812a26d74e2a00000026108AaN3DJi5ZMu http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dc33b3127cce812a2618cfd500000046108AaN3DJi5ZMu

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dc33b3127cce812a26374eca00000016108AaN3DJi5ZMu http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dc33b3127cce812a261b4ee600000016108AaN3DJi5ZMu

AlexWyattMommy
08-31-2007, 07:46 PM
Did you paint the princess one or is that colored paper?

Mickster
08-31-2007, 07:53 PM
The stripes are painted - DD wanted all of the princess to have an equal representation. Of course, always the diplomat! :) So blue is for Cinderella, Green is for Ariel, purple is for Jasmine, Red for Snow White, Yellow is for Belle and Pink is for Sleeping Beauty. We did it with tape. Then I coated the whole thing with sparkle paint. :) Then with Mod Podge. It's help up pretty well. We've used it on 2 trips now.

AlexWyattMommy
08-31-2007, 07:58 PM
Your DD is so tender hearted.

Mickster
08-31-2007, 08:04 PM
I think she just likes them all the same. :)

Indecisive, like her mama. ;)

PrincessNancy96
08-31-2007, 09:18 PM
Hey Mickster.. ask DD if I can copy her princess one for myself.. I really like it... :)

Mickster
08-31-2007, 09:20 PM
I say go for it! It does make me happy. :)

PrincessNancy96
08-31-2007, 09:21 PM
Thanks Mickster... I need to get cracking on these for my friend's upcoming trip I promised her little ones boards and tags... and than we'd do a book once they return so we can do the photos the right way...
and than of course for my own kids...

Mickeyteacher
09-01-2007, 06:38 AM
Ok, DRM, I'll take Non-Disney Holidays for spot 3, and Disney Hoildays spot 2. Ok, my question is, Can we did the same hoildays? I was thinking I might do Christmas for both, but I see that Mickster already has that in the non Disney group.

Thanks,
Shawna

Downrivermama
09-01-2007, 03:36 PM
Ok, DRM, I'll take Non-Disney Holidays for spot 3, and Disney Hoildays spot 2. Ok, my question is, Can we did the same hoildays? I was thinking I might do Christmas for both, but I see that Mickster already has that in the non Disney group.

Thanks,
Shawna

It's OK with me. We all come up with different ideas, which are neat to see!

Mickeyteacher
09-01-2007, 10:06 PM
Ok, another question... What characters are you considering the rest of the gang? I would love to get a Tinkerbell one for DD, so I need to figure out a character for that group.
S :)

Downrivermama
09-02-2007, 07:03 PM
Ok, another question... What characters are you considering the rest of the gang? I would love to get a Tinkerbell one for DD, so I need to figure out a character for that group.
S :)

Any character that isn't part of the Fab 5. So you have a lot of characters to chose from!

DD and I saw your sand art packages at our local Joann's today. How cool! Your ds was on another one too.

Mickeyteacher
09-03-2007, 08:13 AM
Any character that isn't part of the Fab 5. So you have a lot of characters to chose from!

DD and I saw your sand art packages at our local Joann's today. How cool! Your ds was on another one too.


Cool! DS was so excited today when he realized that the boxes are in All the Joann stores. He thought they where just in our little store. Thanks for taking the time to go and find them!

Ok, on to the clip boards... I will take a spot in the group and will ask DS which character he wants.

S :)

missesdisney
09-03-2007, 03:18 PM
How easy are these to do? I think I'd like a spot in mickey and friends for mickey - I am going to be brave. I've been wanting to get into doing some altered items but I haven't done this one yet.....slightly terrified - taking a leap of faith!

I have lots of mickey stuff at least!

If for some reason mickey is taken and I missed it I'd like the misses - Minnie!

Ok you pros - what are your best tips for first timers on this? (Now no one will want to be in my group huH?).

I do solemly swear to work hard and produce a good looking clipboard after I make mistakes on a test run first!

Thanks!

Maria

Downrivermama
09-05-2007, 01:41 PM
Bumping up!

BernardandMissBianca
09-05-2007, 05:12 PM
How easy are these to do? I think I'd like a spot in mickey and friends for mickey - I am going to be brave. I've been wanting to get into doing some altered items but I haven't done this one yet.....slightly terrified - taking a leap of faith!

I have lots of mickey stuff at least!

If for some reason mickey is taken and I missed it I'd like the misses - Minnie!

Ok you pros - what are your best tips for first timers on this? (Now no one will want to be in my group huH?).

I do solemly swear to work hard and produce a good looking clipboard after I make mistakes on a test run first!

Thanks!

Maria

Maria, they are really easy to do. Read my tutorial and when you get started call me, e-mail me, or PM me and I can help you through the steps.

missesdisney
09-05-2007, 09:46 PM
Thanks Buffy! I will read it and may take you up on that!

Maria

Mickeyteacher
09-06-2007, 07:13 PM
I'm sorry to say that I think I need to drop this swap. I can only find the clip boards for less then $4 each. With that price and shipping, I think it will put me over my scraping budget for September/ October. Since we are saving for Disney, I do not think I should go over budget.
Sorry!
Shawna

Disneyfan18951
09-07-2007, 01:10 PM
These are realy cute. I would love to join.

Pixar - Monsters INC

One question- Do I need to send you four clipboards or do I keep the 4th one for myself? Or do I just send 3 for the other 3 people in my group? Seems like extra postage to send all 4 if I am going to get back one of my own.

Thanks