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Craft Me Empire Records!

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Craft Me Empire Records!
Swap Homepage:http://rainsembellishments.blogspot.com/2012/12/craft-me-empire-records.html
Swap Coordinator:Rainsembellishments (contact)
Swap categories: Movies  Themed  Crafts 
Number of people in swap:2
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:January 19, 2013
Date items must be sent by:February 16, 2013
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

"Damn the Man, Save the Empire" ("Rave On, Rave On!")

As a teenager, this was one of my favorite movies to addictively watch everyday! It still ranks pretty highly even with all it's flaws and inconsistencies. If you're a fan you know what I'm referring to!
Nevertheless, still I love it!

You will create and assemble a package (three or more items) for your (one) swap partner that involves Empire Records.

Examples of what you can create: Stuffies of the characters Joe- drumsticks, x ring, watch Cory - cupcake for Rex , SAT, Harvard class of '99 shirt, skirt, docs AJ- art, quarters, Vito, sign Lucas- $3000, sofa cushion Deb- bandages, buttons , RIP, Vespa Mark- Marc band swag (psychedelic trip thing), orange M&Ms Gina- red bra, microphone , music town apron, condoms,
Eddy- record, brownies, great bands list Berko- guitar Jane- Manager swag Warren- name tag Rex - Rex Manning Day button/poster/sign Mix CD "Rave on, Rave on" gear (solo cup, glow stick, stickers)

*Goodies/Package must value at least $10. Please make it quality. If your bad at crafting, there are some fun goodies on Etsy to be found! Note, you are not limited to my suggestions. If there's something else from the movie that inspires you please make it! :)

Please include a note to your partner about your Empire Records fandom. (i.e. how you came across the movie, did you share with your friends, did you track down all the bands on the soundtrack...etc...)

You must have a rating of 4.8 or higher to participate! (I will be checking profiles! If you do not meet this requirement, I will sadly invite you to leave!)

You can check out my blog post (http://rainsembellishments.blogspot.com/2012/12/craft-me-empire-records.html) to see some inspiration I have found.

Please list your favorite characters in the comment section below!

Discussion

Rainsembellishments 12/31/2012 #

I pretty much love everyone! But if I'd have to narrow it down I love Joe, Lucas, AJ, Cory, Mark & Deb.

LostboY 01/ 4/2013 #

Aw, I wish I had a rating high enough to join this one- I'd love to be able to put "I don't feel I have to explain my art to you Warren" in the box...

Anyway, great swap idea, love it!

Rainsembellishments 01/ 4/2013 #

Thanks LostboY! Sorry I have to put the requirement, but I have found that the higher the ratings, the better the swapper. I might offer this again in a couple months if no one else decides to sign up (hint hint watchlisters....please join!!!). I also plan on doing Ghost World, Reality Bites and some other movies I've loved.

LostboY 01/ 9/2013 #

GhostWorld would be amazing. (I understand the requirement, wasn't complaining, just lamenting!)

How about a LostboYs theme?

Do you find that specialized swaps like this tend to have low turnout due to the 'targeted' nature? Just curious.

LostboY 01/10/2013 #

I don't know that I like a particular character more than the others, as it's the interaction/dynamic of the characters together that I enjoy.

If I had to narrow it down, I'd say that I like Warren, AJ, Lucas, and of course Joe. (It's fun to watch Empire in a double feature with So I Married An Axe Murderer to see "Joe" in two different roles...)

(You can do the same with Deb- watch The Craft then Empire....)

Rex Manning Day will live forever~

Rainsembellishments 01/11/2013 #

"Oh Rexy, you're so sexy!"

Anywho... Specialized swaps have good turnouts in specified groups! I just wanted to try a few open swaps for a change in swapping pace. I'll probably set up Ghost World next month. As for Lostboys, I am a fan...just not a big enough fan to do it justice as a coordinator.

kiddomerriweather 01/11/2013 #

I know you say the swap must value at least $10. Do you mean supplies or like how much the crafted item would sell for on Etsy? For example, if I were to make a plushie, that would be worth $30 based on what I sell them for. You say make it a package, so I'm thinking multiple items. Is there a minimum number of items to send? Would 2 or 3 items be sufficient, b/c I'd probably send a plushie which is super time consuming (takes me about 3 hours b/c I hand sew). Watching until I hear back from ya! Thanks!

Rainsembellishments 01/13/2013 #

Hi kiddo! Thanks for asking! I consider a package to be at least 3 items. So it can be one slightly larger item (a plushie) and then a couple smaller items (button, stickers, name tag, card, etc..). As far a value, I'm always thinking supply value. Plus, I always go a little overboard on packages and try to get the most bang (hearts <3) for my buck. Basically, I like to send what I would like to receive.

kiddomerriweather 01/13/2013 #

Great thank you for answering my question! I'm going to wait a couple of days to see if I can make enough time for this swap. I usually go overboard on packages, too. I guess my comment made me sound a little lazy, but I'm really not. lol I'm not a big fan of the movie, but my it's my good friend's favorite movie of all time, so I'd be doing it for him. Also, @Rainsembellishments thank you so much for the nice comment on my blog. It means a lot to me! <3

Rainsembellishments 01/13/2013 #

Oh I understand you just wanted some clarification. I know I always forget something in my description when I host. I hope you join! Your art is awesome! :)

Rainsembellishments 01/17/2013 #

Two more days watch listers!!! The more the merrier!!!

LostboY 01/23/2013 #

Working on the stuff...the watch listers missed out!

Rainsembellishments 01/25/2013 #

That they did!

LostboY 01/27/2013 #

Spent like 4 hours on this swap yesterday! I love it!

This has been the greatest swap I've been in yet, save making books out of paper bags (that was a new experience)-

Rainsembellishments 01/28/2013 #

Sweet! I worked on mine too! Just have a few finishing touches. Will mail by the end of the week!

ln 02/ 3/2013 #

Lostboy has been working on this swap ALL day. Somebody here is very lucky. ;)

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