NEW Surprise Mystery Craft Challenge

This list is very inspiring.

are you only allowed to use the items on the list or can you those items plus more? thanks!

I would imagine all those plus more - but Karen needs to tell mebers so we can know for sure.

Hello- Sorry for my delay in responding to your queries... I still haven't quite gotten used to checking the swap signup pages themselves for questions, as this is a relatively new feature, rather, I had grown accustomed to questions coming directly to me via email. I apologize for keeping all you eager swappers waiting. Yes, Erna is correct. You may use any other additional materials you desire in addition to all the items on the list. Thank you for asking. Happy Swapping Everyone, Karen :-)

perfect! thank you!

Can the flower be a picture or image of?

Hi Marie- Yes, the flower can simply be an image of a flower from a book, a photo, a magazine etc...or it can be dried, pressed, silk, made of fabric, hand drawn...and so on... Hope this helps.

Hey - I cannot wait to see the photographs of the things everybody made! I was in such a hurry to send my item off, that I forgot to take a picture of it - so I have an extra reason to want to see the swap results. Hope you all had as much fun as I did. Karen - I'll be keeping an eye out for the next challenge you dream up. I enjoy the creative challenge, and the fact that I could rummage through my "stuff" for supplies. I did not have to buy anything. I am a compulsive hoarder - and your swap was perfect for me! xx Erna

Ok - I'm ready with this thing. The "upload images" is for RECEIVED swaps... so if you want to see what I have done, where do I put the picture? It's going to have to wait for next week to be shipped away, as I don't have any money right now. But it's ready, finished, done and packaged ;-)

Mine is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/67189100@N00/159246459/

mine can be viewed here: http://melanieelaine.blogspot.com/2006/06/surprise-mystery-craft-challenge-swap.html

Ketutar & Melanie - Great job!

I was so excited about finishing mine, that I sent it off without taking a picture - so I do hope my partner will take one and post it here!

I am actually starting to worry - I sent it off about a month ago. I do hope that it reaches Melissa - PLEASE let me know when it does!!

This was a swap that really got those creative juices flowing - thanks, Karen. Cannot wait to see ALL the results.

Sent mine out today- from uk to usa, so it (i)should(/i) get there in time...I hope. If not, really sorry Anne.

There have been some really beautiful pieces! So exciting! I, too, didn't take a photograph...forgot in all the excitement! This was so much fun. Thankyou, Karen.

you can see what i made here: http://hollysplate.blogspot.com/2006/05/surprise-mystery-craft-challenge.html i sent it to marie in england. i just heard it arrived safe and sound and it's hanging in her kitchen! hooray!

scroll down and you'll get a glimpse of what jenny and cristi made, too. we all got together at my house to make our crafts. it was a great way to spend a sunday with friends!

this really was such fun. thank you, karen! i can't wait to see what i get in the mail!

I am late sending mine out! It will go in the mail Saturday. Please don't give me too many demerits!

marysmadness2004@yahoo.com

I so hope people will be posting pictures :-) It's wonderful how differently we all interprete this :-D I think mine is boring... I love Holly's and Melanies :-) I haven't received my package yet - maybe it's not even sent - but I have sent mine. It should arrive next week.

I'm very impressed, Holly! Left a comment on your blog, too.

OOPPs sorry im late in sending out.Just too much on my plate at once. Will go out in the mail first thing monday. Wendy Campbell:)

I sent mine, but never heard back...

Mine was sent but never heard back :( I haven't recieved one yet either...Waiting patiently

Mine was sent out early, hope it arrived.haven't heard.....still waiting on mine I know it was sent but it takes a while to get down here to NZ

why isn't anyone posting pictures? i'd love to see what creative ideas people came up with for this swap. please post your pictures!

Still haven't received mine......Donna

Haven't recieved either

I received my gift from Maria in the beginning of July, but I have been away, so I haven't had a possibility to come here and tell this. It's amazing! She created a little book with an insightful little "story" in the covers... It's beautiful and I love it! Obrigado, Maria! I'll be posting a picture when I get batteries to my camera. :-)

as of right now I have not received mine. Seems to be a pattern in swap-bot right now.

Glad you like my surprise Ketutar!!! I took a look of yours at flickr and it's a very inspiring idea! It's so good to have feedback here (and averywhere) :o)

Ohhhh.... I still didn't got my surprise here :o( I changed adress but still have the key of the mailbox to check....

Thank you Geri. Recieved today.

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