Disney Surprise Swap: Details up and Signs Ups on August 15th.

[AlexWyattMommy]

The cool thing, this is YOUR swap. Offer what you want. One of the tough things to learn hostessing is that you just can't possibly please everyone.

I'll join a photo mat only group. Might join the paper piecing one. Would still like the option of making them for other groups.

When I did my surprise swap, I noticed that characters was a main theme. Not as much park or event things. I think it is easier to think of things to do with characters and there is more things to purchase for them in stores. A general Mickey/Disney feel was the second major theme. I may try to force myself to think outside of my own comfort level this time.

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I know with this only being the second surprise swap I still have lots of questions. If a category is a general Disney category I can make anything as long as it is Disney related (characters, parks, events, places, etc) ? I was so worried with the last swap that I wouldn't make the right kind of items. It's kinda just.....what's the word I'm looking for...... A SURPRISE!

I'm making this way harder than it should be.

I saw the photos of your pieces from this past Surprise Swap and you did a great job! I don't think I'm in any of the same groups with you, but I would have been very happy receiving what you decided to make.

 

[123SA]

I know with this only being the second surprise swap I still have lots of questions. If a category is a general Disney category I can make anything as long as it is Disney related (characters, parks, events, places, etc) ? I was so worried with the last swap that I wouldn't make the right kind of items. It's kinda just.....what's the word I'm looking for...... A SURPRISE!

I'm making this way harder than it should be.

Yes, this is the way I understand it. So you can make a Main St topper, a Cinderalla slipper, disney-ish photomats, a safari Mickey paper piecing, a file folder with a guitar and music notes, a monster's inc tag -- does this help?

I know that sometimes I struggle with the wide open topics too!

AWM I like your idea of trying to think outside the box for this latest round.

I need to find some handmade paper piecings to work on - -it is basically the only thing I can work on all day at the pool. I would join a paper piecing group and a photomat grp, but if you don't have those groups, it wouldn't affect my sign ups.

 

[NemoMom07]

I know with this only being the second surprise swap I still have lots of questions. If a category is a general Disney category I can make anything as long as it is Disney related (characters, parks, events, places, etc) ? I was so worried with the last swap that I wouldn't make the right kind of items. It's kinda just.....what's the word I'm looking for...... A SURPRISE!

I'm making this way harder than it should be.

No your not making it way harder you are just making sure you got the understanding of the swap correct. And you do. Just like 123SA said you can make any element in the list on any disney theme for the General Disney category. It is only limited to your imagination. So what ever idea you have playing in your head go for it. Sometimes when you finally do sit down to work on the swap you many just change your mind. Last surprise swap I used it as a chance to play with some of my cricut characters and then I added to them. For example I cut dale and then I made a lea (those flower things you put around your next in hawaii). I took a pooh and dressed him up in a safari theme.

I plan on signing up for many in the Anything Goes/Paper Piecing, because I want to play with my Sesame Street cart and my Cars cart and if I get it Sponge Bob. I have some ideas brewing in my head. Plus I am going to try to do some inchies in some of my general disney groups.

Have you had a chance to check out the past surprise swap pictures of what some of us have made. I will go try to find the link, but it will be awhile I got to run and will be gone for a bit. I believe MM has a link to two of them on her thread for this past surprise swap that just got wrapped up. I loved what I saw from this past surprise swap. I just did not join that one, because I was still trying to cope and get moving with life after a some hardship in life. I just did not feel creative.

 

[morgansmom2000]

I looked at the slideshows of the other swap and I know I want to join, but I worry my stuff won't be up to par, or that there won't be much of a "surprise!" if I have to come up with ideas on my own

 

[NemoMom07]

I looked at the slideshows of the other swap and I know I want to join, but I worry my stuff won't be up to par, or that there won't be much of a "surprise!" if I have to come up with
ideas on my own

Your work is great! You have come up with some awesome ideas for your swaps. I hope you will consider joining.

 

[NemoMom07]

Thanks for the encouragment, DIT.
You are right AWM about making everything perfect for everybody.

With photo mats and paper piecings a group of their own you most definetly still choose these elements in any of the other groups.

I just put these in seperate grouping, because photo mats seem to be very popular and I just love paper piecings. My favorite element.

 

[Mischief_Managed]

Hi NemoMom07! I love the Surprise Swaps - never turn one down. Because I am really trying to save money (my stipend decreases in the Fall), I will likely only sign up for a few groups - just enough for an envelope.

I like the groups, and will probably sign up for Anything Goes (General) and Holidays (Disney) - a couple in those.

I will say that I agree with 123SA about the equality of slide mounts and photomats, or even borders. The level of work (and supplies) that goes into slide mounts doesn't equal pretty much anything else - so I wouldn't be upset to see it raised to 3 or 4 PP. I like making them, and try to make them nice - but I always wonder if someone gets mine and feels they have been cheated. Similarly, I think inchies should be 3 or 4 PP - you don't use much supply (just an inch of cardstock/paper) and to still be artistic, you don't put much on them - plus your canvas is only 1"x1". It does force you to think outside the box for them, moreso than ATCs, but once you have a plan they are pretty easy to crank out.

Just my two cents. And I look forward to joining!

 

[morgansmom2000]

Your work is great! You have come up with some awesome ideas for your swaps. I hope you will consider joining.

I was not fishing for compliments, but thank you! I struggle with coming up with ideas, and sometimes I feel like the stuff I do just doesn't measure up!

 

[tyniknate]

I know how you feel morgan'smom. With only having been in a couple swaps so far and seeing all the great work everyone does, I sometimes wonder if what I do is enough. Plus I don't think I have quite the inventory of supplies and experience with different techniques that most of these women have. That's why I'm loving getting stuff bach from the swaps. It's letting me see first-hand what someone else has done and how they've done it. I'm amazed by the talent on this board!

Could someone explain "paper piecing" to me. I don't know exactly what this is or how it is done. I know....such a newbie!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

This thread has a wealth of information on what the elements are, how to make them and examples of different kinds.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1306030

There are some great "how-to" instructions also.

 

[NemoMom07]

Okay I have been working out the details for this swap for the past few days and believe I have everything covered. If not please, please, please let me know. I am a new at hosting. Any suggestions or questions just post it here.

I will start a new thread with all the swap info when I open on August 15. I am aiming for around 10ish am. Hope this will be a great swap with a lot of interested swappers. Remember all of you in other swaps can make extras and use them in this swap, as well as, "pass it forward" swap items that you are not able to use in your own books, because either they are complete or you just can't fit them into your books.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Love this swap! It was the very first I played in. Altho it sounds challenging for you NM! But I think it will be good for you.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh I can't wait for this one. I love the surprise swaps. One of these times, my mojo and the due date are going to sync up properly.

 

[123SA]

1. Are the pass it forward groups separate? I'd prefer it. They are kind of a risk -- I may get back some of my own pieces or pieces that I already have.

2. For the pass it forward groups, do we have to know who created it?


3. Paper piecing and photomat groups: Are they Disney or anything goes?

4. Disney holiday: any holiday?


I'll probably pick at least one of each group.

 

[NemoMom07]

1. Are the pass it forward groups separate? I'd prefer it. They are kind of a risk -- I may get back some of my own pieces or pieces that I already have.
Good point. It never dawned on my to do a seprate group for these. Do you think it would be the wiser to do it that way? I can easily add it. You are right it is a risk of getting something back you already have. I do not know how I could try to prevent that one. I know I could make sure you did not get something of your you made, if the baggies still contain the orginal creator on it.

2. For the pass it forward groups, do we have to know who created it?
No you do not have to know who created it for sure. I know we all store are swap things and sometimes lose labels or take them out of the baggie. I have a few that I do not have the person who created them in the baggie. Also I have a few that I but pieces by two different people into one bag, but do not know the orginal creators.



3. Paper piecing and photomat groups: Are they Disney or anything goes?
DUH ON ME! I read this and just remembered I askes these questions earlier on how to divide the groups up. Thank you for reminding me Susan. I will go back and make one group for Disney only and another groups for anything goes for both paper piecings and photomats.

4. Disney holiday: any holiday?
Another DUH on me I will do the same on this group one Disney holiday and one general Holiday. Guess I should of looked back on the previous post before I wrote everything out. I think I will blame it on my old age Just can not remember things like I use to.



I'll probably pick at least one of each group.

I am soooo glad you asked these questions. Boy what a boo boo that would have been.


AWM- I am so glad you will play. I figured with a lot of time before it is due and all the swaps going on now maybe it will give more chance for others to sign up.


AZ- I knew you would play. I am actually looking forward to taking this project on. It gives me a since of accomplishment to have something to work on and see it get completed and sent back to everyone. Since I have not worked in a while I miss that!

 

[123SA]

My first swap as hostess involved ohhh maybe 7000 pms to AWM. Now that I have done a few , I think I get by with maybe 700 pms.

AWM did a pass it forward swap. She may have some input on how that went. Yes, I think it should be separate.

Disney holiday group: one grp for Halloween, one for Christmas or any disney-fied holiday?

 

[123SA]

Just bumping this up -- looking forward to this one!

 

[Arizona Rita]

I know! Im already pulling some paper as Im getting ready for Lyrics Im doing this at the same time! I think this one and Colors are my favorites!

 

[NemoMom07]

Heck I am super excited and nervous. I have gone threw my stash, thought of some ideas, and finally wrote down how many spots I want in the groups I listed. I did one less than I signed up for in KatDisney's surprise swap (which was my first). So I only have 20, but may be more. It is my only swap I will have, so I have plenty of time to finish it.


FYI: My plan is to get this up and running around 10ish am eastern time. Hopefully my dear ds3, who will not go to bed now, will cooperate with me.

Also I will post the sign ups on a new thread so look for that and not this one.

Hope everyone is as excited as I am about this one. Lets have lots of fun and let our creativity get to the best of us.