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Chunky Row Houses-January 2011

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Group:Crafty Recyclers
Swap Coordinator:wolfeagle (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Art  Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:19
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:January 7, 2011
Date items must be sent by:January 31, 2011
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Chunky houses are so cute. Here are some examples for those who have not seen them before:

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And Many Here

Now that you know what they are, here is the swap details:
You will make one chunky house for your one partner. This is a series of swaps, hosted by either myself or @mrsdutton where we will make one a month..based on a monthly theme. You can participate in every month or just choose the months that you would like to participate.

January's Chunky House theme is: Winter Wonderland.

For these swaps, our Chunky Houses have a width of 3-4 inches. The height can vary between 4-8 inches. The base should be a semi hard surface, like a recycled cereal box, other food packaging or card board, etc. The shape of the roof line is also up to you, so make house shapes in any style that you like. Please layer papers, embellishments, paints, ribbons/laces, photos, fabrics, fibers, polymer clay, paper clay, and whatever else you like to make your house out of. You can optionally, decorate the back side also though that is not required. Please sign and date the backs of the houses. Have fun making these cool little houses!

Please have a filled out profile, and no recent unexplained low ratings. This is an International swap, as mailing a small paper house should not cost that much.

In addition, if you love making the paper chunky houses...you may also be interested in the Wooden House swaps in the Crafty Queens Group.

Discussion

bibiana826 12/ 8/2010 #

LOVE these! Just as much as I do the wooden houses ^.^ Watching for now but can't wait to get started!

slewis234 12/ 8/2010 #

can you make them out of wood?

wolfeagle 12/10/2010 #

@slewis234 for this swap a sturdy paper base is required, instead of the wood base.

CarrieZee 12/19/2010 #

I have never made chunky houses before and was wondering if there is anything you are supposed to do on the back side of them.

wolfeagle 12/21/2010 #

If you like, you can decorate the backs also, though it is not required for the swap. You could also just put a piece of pretty paper on the back side for an easy decorative solution. I recommend signing/fdating on the back.

Tigger679 12/23/2010 #

so, in a way, like an ATC, but in a house shape? And, for this swap, bigger?

wolfeagle 12/29/2010 #

@ Tigger679 Yes, you can look at it that way. Have fun.

Evilwitch 12/30/2010 #

can't wait to get started. these look fun to make.

wolfeagle 12/31/2010 #

Here is a great book @dreamerkins recommended Click Here

wolfeagle 01/ 8/2011 #

Partners have been assigned. Welcome to the swap.

marliese 01/15/2011 #

I got the book, it's just wonderful! Thanks for the recommendation!

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