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So Ugly-It's Cute Dotee Doll Swap

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So Ugly-It's Cute Dotee Doll Swap
Swap Homepage:http://flickr.com/groups/630957@N20/
Swap Coordinator:Chanel (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Sewing  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:28
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:October 15, 2016
Date items must be sent by:February 28, 2008
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

Okay I am totally hooked on making and receiving Dotee Dolls so I decided to make my first hosted swap a Dotee Swap. I do not believe that ANY Dotee can turn out to be anything but cute hence the theme of this swap.

I am sure you all have those few items in your craft stash that you think every time you see it "Why in the world did I buy that?" You know the items I mean-that roll of ribbon that look really nice in the store but turned out to be 3 shades darker when you got it home. Or those interesting looking beads that turned out to look tacky on second glance.

Your mission for this swap is to take AT LEAST 3 ugly craft items and turn them into an adorable Dotee for your partners.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. You will have 2 partners for this swap.

  2. Using at least 3 different craft materials, make a Dotee. The items must be "ugly" to you but still of good quality.

  3. Send a HANDWRITTEN note explaining why you chose the items and why you think they are "ugly" I think the art of writing letters is something that needs to be preserved and enjoy receiving them.

That's it. A great chance to use some items in your stash you might not have a chance to use otherwise and add to your Dotee collections.

Rules:

You must have at least a 4.5 and no no sends in the last 6 months.

Newbies allowed with a fully filled out profile and you must pm me before you join.

This is international since the dotees aren't large or heavy.

Any questions just pm me and leave a message here on the board.

Discussion

Hag53 01/11/2008 #

This is too great!!! I have a lot of stuff that I liked or thought I liked including some fabric! does that count???

Chanel 01/11/2008 #

Yes, Fabric most certainly can be counted as an "ugly to you" item. And you can use more than one "ugly" fabric per doll. Just try not to use fabric only as your 3 required items. Say 2 fabrics and 1 ribbon or 2 fabric and beads etc.

jessica 01/11/2008 #

I have a bunch of fabric I thought was nifty... until it was here awhile... And some of the buttons I have my word. I am exctied about this swap!

fivecats1 01/13/2008 #

I have gotten started on this already, and let me tell you that I have Soooo.... much ugly stuff that I may have to make more...... : ))

You never know how much ugly stuff you have lying around unused until you look, I guess (amazingly, most of it matches, though, so hopefully the dotees will turn out cute...).

Mandolin50 01/14/2008 #

What a great idea for a swap. I certainly have bought bits and pieces and later wondered how on earth to use them. And now I know.

LittleMy 01/15/2008 #

I am on my 3rd ugly dotee. It is funny... sometimes just taking out all the ugly stuff, laying it out and playing with it is surprisingly fun and inspiring...

Chanel 01/16/2008 #

I am so glad others are enjoying this idea. I hoped I wasn't the only one looking for a way to use my "ugly" craft stash. :)

jessica 02/ 1/2008 #

I forgot my notes. I have them right here on the table. I will get them in the mail asap! Please don't rate me until you get those!

Prpldy 02/ 2/2008 #

Dang, I missed this one by two days. Maybe there will be another one like this. Or how about one using some recycled items.

Chanel 02/ 2/2008 #

lol Jessica, I almost did the same thing. I had the packages sealed up already when I realized my notes weren't in them.

Prpldy, I may host another one these after this one is finished. I know I have a ton of stuff I could still use on it.

Chanel 02/ 2/2008 #

I created a flickr group for everyone to display their treasures as they receive them. The url is in the page description above.

alleycat 02/ 2/2008 #

Mine will be on thier way Monday a.m. hehehe...these were really fun!

RobinT 02/ 5/2008 #

My notes didn't get in my packages either... I'm sending them out today.

Chanel 02/ 5/2008 #

PLEASE NOTE: This swap is closed and partners assigned. I am not sure why the sign up by date keeps changing. There is a discussion about it on the forums that there is a glitch in the system somewhere.

LittleMy 02/ 5/2008 #

I can't remember... what is the real send-by date?

Chanel 02/ 6/2008 #

The send by date hasn't changed-it is February 28th.

Only the sign up/drop by date is being effected and it is changing daily. :(

mickeymoosies 02/11/2008 #

how do I put a scan or picture on the flicker group?

VonZoller 02/11/2008 #

to add to the gallery you simply go to the yellow box at the top of the swap (where you see who your partner is) and click on upload swap image. You will be able to add your pic to the gallery. I love when people add the pics, especially since I dont always remember to take pics of the ones I send.

Chanel 03/ 3/2008 #

We have 4 no sends at the moment. If you have sent and simply forgot to click sent please do so now. if you have not sent, why not? Have you contacted your partners to let them know you are running late? PLMK.

flowerlily64 03/ 5/2008 #

HUH?...the sign up date is today but he deadline to send is last month (Feb. 28)...I am confused!...(so whats new)lol

Chanel 03/ 6/2008 #

Hi flowerlily-there is a glitch in the system and a lot of sign up dates have been changing daily. The sign ups for this one actually ended some time ago.

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