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Fancy Paper Fish Garland

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Fancy Paper Fish Garland
Swap Coordinator:isabellasnow (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:14
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:April 3, 2010
Date items must be sent by:April 17, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I have hosted the paper bird garland and the paper butterfly garlands, both of which I really enjoyed and hope others did, too. For the month of April, let's create a paper fish garland for our partner! I think fish "skin" lends itself to lots of fun decorations--sequin scales or glitter--anything shiny and fabulous. You can also add eyes, lips, tails, fins, bubbles, anything you like. You'll be making one fish garland for one partner. It can be double-sided, or you can use double-sided paper, or just have a plain back, if that's what you prefer. The garland should measure at least 2 feet (24 inches), and have some type of loop on the top for hanging. The photo has several garlands hanging from a piece of driftwood--that's not necessary unless that is what you WANT to create. The picture is more of a flat mobile, which is OK, too, if that's what you'd like to make. As far as type of fish, anything goes, from tropical fish living in a fish tank (angel fish, betta fish, goldfish, etc.), to any type of ocean fish (including sharks! and dolphins, although, technically, dolphins are not fish)--just be creative and use nice paper! Definitely something heavier than copier paper. Use anything to string your garland together--beads, wire, floss, pearls, ribbon--anything beautiful and "fishy"

So...requirements are:

1 fish garland to 1 partner garland must measure at least 24" Garland must have some type of loop for hanging

You can check partner's profile for color preferences if you like hearts!

I would like to invite everyone to join in the fun; however, if you're a newbie, or have recent low ratings, please message me for permission to join. My partner flaked me on the beaded butterfly swap, and I made two because I had to angel another swapper! So I sent two out and got zero in return....as a result, I'm a little hesitant about not setting any boundaries.

Discussion

kellylynn9 03/17/2010 #

I missed the butterfly garland! :(
The bird garland was so cute and this one sounds fun too!

doublesided 03/17/2010 #

These sound so fun - wish I hadn't missed the bird one! Do you have any photos of previous ones just so I know Im on the right lines!

isabellasnow 03/18/2010 #

I do not have any old photos; however, if you look at the pic of the fish and think ONE of those strands, that's pretty much what is expected. For my bird garland, I added feathers and eyes and made it double sided and used ribbon to attach one to the other. For butterflies, I added flower antenna. Just be creative--it will be beautiful, I'm sure!

doublesided 03/18/2010 #

Thanks I'll have a think!

rainbowafterrain81 03/19/2010 #

yes I verymuch enjoyed the bird garland swap...fish kinda scare me so I'm gonna watch for a while and jump on board in the future :)

EQNex 03/30/2010 #

This is the first time I'm making a garland but am so excited about it as fishes & all things aquatic is up my alley! Anyway, my partner will be receiving a techicoloured one from me! After all, fish are never boring! Hahaha!

isabellasnow 03/30/2010 #

AMEN....we had a fish tank for years when my kids were small (that was just an excuse--it was really for me) and it was SO SO SO colorful. I love reading the comments--it gets me excited to get going.

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