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a map of your world

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Swap Coordinator:amylyn (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:18
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:July 10, 2007
Date items must be sent by:August 5, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

i love maps. i want to do a swap to share maps of my world with others and recieve maps of what your world is like to you. make a map of YOUR world. this can be done anyway you like. an example would be to use graph paper to map your own personal space, such as your room or office. another example would be to paint a map of your city maybe with a key to rivers and streets. a final example is to make a map of the world of your imagination.

Discussion

babysingsing 07/ 3/2007 #

This is a fantastic idea -- really clever and interesting! I'm in.

Babsmomof5 07/ 3/2007 #

How creative!! Most impressed with the swap idea and can't wait to see what I get in return...already brewing ideas for my own map!!!

mediatinker 07/ 3/2007 #

I love maps, too, and often incorporate personal maps and diagrams into my art. Have you read "You Are Here" by Katharine Harmon? Excellent look into personal and quirky mapping.

Mel 07/ 3/2007 #

That sounds like a very intriguing book! I'm going to Amazon to check it out! :) Thanks for the tip!

glolinde 07/ 3/2007 #

awesome idea! I'm soooo in!

amylyn 07/ 3/2007 #

Swap has been changed to one partner. i am thinking of making this into a series so that we may collect several maps. just an idea. let me now what you think.

paperholic 07/ 5/2007 #

Great idea, I love maps, too. Mediatinker - I;ve got "You are Here" and it's a great book. Also ... I can't lay my hands on it right this minute, so I can't remember exactly what it's called, but it's by a couple of dutch people, and they originally did it as a Christmas gift to clients (they must be graphic designers or advertising or something). Anyway, it's full of maps with places related to emotions. That;s not really very helpful, is it. Never mind, I will have another good look tomorrow and see if I can find it and give more details. Isis

mediatinker 07/ 5/2007 #

I like the idea of a series of themed maps. It will give me incentive to draw more or different ones than the sort I usually draw. :-)

writechen 07/ 6/2007 #

I love maps but am directionally challenged! I looked for the "You Are Here" book on Amazon and am quite curious. Just as I am by the book paperholic mentioned also. Ever find the name of that one? What a wonderful swap idea.

cookiebear 07/12/2007 #

What a great-sounding swap. The idea of a series of maps is also intriguing. Rather like creating a series of mandalas, maybe.(Just thinking out loud) 'You are Here' is one of my favourite books. Geist magazine's series of themed maps of Canada is also fun. Looking forward to sharing my world and exploring yours. -Barbara

mediatinker 07/13/2007 #

My map's headed to Sydney. Should be there in a couple of days.

amylyn 07/16/2007 #

my map went out to my partner today!

paperholic 07/17/2007 #

Writechen - yes, I did find out the name of the book - it was hiding in my bookcase all the time! it is called The Atlas of Experience. I bought it a few years ago but it might still be around.

user9255 07/17/2007 #

sent!!

paperholic 07/19/2007 #

Mediatinker, your map arrived safely in Sydney and it is beautiful. thank you very much.

mediatinker 07/19/2007 #

I'm glad you like it. It was lots of fun to draw. I'm already looking forward to the next map swap.

amylyn 07/20/2007 #

paperholic thanks for the book ideas. I have not been able to get either of them at local library, but may try amazon.

PostMuse 07/27/2007 #

I am so embarrassed! I never saw this swap, and I named one of my swaps the same thing! My apologies and I am off to find another name!

yarnpie 07/31/2007 #

Kathleen - it's in the mail!

paperholic 08/ 5/2007 #

CHERYL - your map is in the post - hope you like it.

Kathleen 08/ 6/2007 #

writechen, your map is in the mail! (Sorry to be a little late, I wanted to take it into the Official Post Office Scale this morning and make sure it wasn't heavier than I thought.)

babysingsing 08/ 6/2007 #

Joanne, your envelope is on its way to you (from California)! I hope you like it! Please let me know when it arrives.

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