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Camera and Flat Shirley Swap International

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Swap Coordinator:funkykchicken (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Art  Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:13
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:September 7, 2007
Date items must be sent by:October 14, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
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Ok i know what your thinking.What the heck is a Flat Shirley? Please follow this link to find out

http://susanreynolds.blogs.com/artist/flat_stanley/index.html

Still interested? Ok here are the details.We will all make Flat Shirley's to send to our partner, along with a disposable camera.For 1 month your flat (insert your name here)will travel along with your partner.Your partner will take photo's using the disposable camera you sent along with her.

Now i did this a long time ago with an Altered Book group.We included a little 6x6 travel book with our Flat Shirleys.Our partners added postcards,atc's and decorated pictures for us.If you would like to do this then please do so.

Partners you could gain hearts by adding in some extra's..I plan to send a 6x6 book (paper bag)that my partner could add some travel goodies to.

At the end of the month send your Flat Shirley back to their owner.I think this will be alot of fun and i hope all of you will to.So here are the details broken down.

1.Use the link provided to print a template.Print out a picture of your face and stick it on your Flat Shirley.Proceed to make your Flat Shirley look as cute or as ugly as you like.If you can color you can do it.

2.Go out and get yourself a disposable camera.Use the same camera you bought to take pictures of the Flat Shirley you receive.

3.Sign up by 9/7

4.Send off to your partner on 9/14 just your Flat Shirley not the camera.This will help save on postage.

5.When you receive your Flat Shirley let your partner know.If you donot receive let ME know.

6.Take your Flat Shirley with you everywhere and take photos.If your partner sent a book, write some letters in it or print them out and glue to the inside of the book.Add some postcards ect make it really fun.

7.10/14 send the camera and the Flat Shirley back to the person who sent it to you.

8.If you are International you may want to consider sending as early as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns then please do let me know.Lets all have fun with this.

EDITED:IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

If you want to keep the camera, take the pictures and develop them, then send them with your Flat Shirley that is fine.In other words buy your disposable camera and keep it to take pics of the Flat Shirley you receive. When it is time to send the Flat Shirley on 10/14 develop the film and send that instead of the camera itself.This will help to save on postage.If you have a digital camera you can also use that.Just be sure that photos can be printed.You will need to send at least 24 photos.

For the little traveling book.This is really fun to do and very easy.It can be a minimum of 10 pages and can include whatever you like.However if you cannot make the little book then don't..I plan to do a little book and describe where my F.S. went and did.6x6 in size and made with some nice paper, just punch 3 holes in the paper and tie it together with some ribbon.

Rules:

1.You must have a rating of 4.7 with no recent no sends. Only 1 no send in your profile if you have any. You can only have one 3 in your profile. If you have more, then you can contact me. However I will ban you if I feel you do not qualify.

2.Newbies are allowed into this swap but i reserve the right to ban you for any reason.Basically anyone can join as i will still ban those with low profiles and incomplete profiles.You may want to include references.

3.You must use Delivery Confirmation or a postal office which will give you proof of postage. Such as on your receipt where it shows destination. If you live in a country that doesn’t use DC then please retain some proof of postage.

4..I do not Angel my swaps

5.I ban after sign up date.

6.All rules must be followed to receive a 5 rating.

Discussion

TerryF 08/24/2007 #

Hey FC: This sounds like fun! One little question/suggestion: Rather than sending a disposable camera with our Flat (Shirley), could we not just buy one and keep it to use for the pics we take? I am not suggesting that we be allowed to use digital cameras, just that, by not sending each other the same thing, it would save on postage. Thx! Terry

P.S. Will write you before Monday.

funkykchicken 08/24/2007 #

Hi Terry, Yes your right that sounds like a great idea.Of course i hadn't thought of that.So everyone do please just purchase your own camera and keep it.Then send it along with the flat Shirley you received back to your partner.

carol 08/26/2007 #

Do we have to use the template from the link you give? If not, what size should our doll be? I found another site with a hinged doll: http://www.gomakesomething.com/content/view/48/2/

Looks kinda cool, but it's much larger! Carol

funkykchicken 08/27/2007 #

You can use any template you like.If you want share your template with others.That particular template is the Flat Shirley(Stanley)one.

tkoufus 08/28/2007 #

question again about the cameras. each person buys a camera.they keep teh camera to take photos of their partners flat shirley. they send the camera back to their partner. their partner develops the pics? i have heard of films being damaged through the xrays and security customs etc. so do we develop the pics of the partners flat shirley and then use the photos to embellish a journal or book to send back. is that right> i really want to join in this but i am jsut a tad tired and cant read between the lines today . sorry for being stupid.

tkoufus 08/28/2007 #

ok me again, sorry, we get a flat shirley, we buy a book or do something to send back with shirley explaining all her adventures. seeing as i am overseas can i just ask that i pay to develop my pics and ask my partner to pay to develop mine to return then i dont have to worry about the pics not working out. i am wondering whether you would consider the option of digital pics. we can print them at home that way or take the thumbdrive to a big store and get them printed for only 25c. the beauty of the digital is that you can see if the pic turns out or not there and then. i am a bit scared to by a disposable and then take it to develop only to find that the pics arent any good. sorry to be painful but could you think on those things. just wondering. not trying to take over or boss you about.i just love the idea of the swap!!!!

funkykchicken 08/29/2007 #

tkoufus:Please see above.I think if you have a digital camera that would be a great idea.Keep in mind though that your partner may not.there is no way to guarantee that the photos we receive will be good.

TerryF 08/31/2007 #

(Just thinking out loud) The bottom line is that we would like to get back our flat Shirley and the pix, however that works out for each set of partners. I think I will just talk to my partner and work out between us how we would like to do it.

funkykchicken 09/ 1/2007 #

TerryF-Yes thats the bottom line.Get the flat shirley sent out on 9/14 and then return the one you receive back to your partner on 10/14....

YooperHill 09/ 3/2007 #

You know what? It is getting kind of complicated. Would you ammend the original swap to reflect how this swap will happen.

Many people sign up for swaps and never read below (here.)

fluffywelshsheep 09/ 6/2007 #

Hiya this sound a really good swap to join thanks

nanvan 09/10/2007 #

Hi !

Just wondering if this swap is still going on? The last day to join was Sept. 7, and it's the 10th now... ? Any new scoop on this fun one?

TerryF 09/10/2007 #

funkychicken has 3 days after the sign up deadline to check out everyone and assign partners. If she doesn't do it by today, the system will automatically assign partners for her. You will be able to see who your partner is by tomorrow.

TerryF 09/10/2007 #

I am a little confused re how we will be rating/rated here. I send my Flat Terry to my partner, then they rate me on my own doll that I am getting back anyway? If so, there is no incentive for them to return her and the pics because I cannot rate them. Wouldn't it be better to make this a 2 part swap so that I can also rate the person who returns my doll and the pics? I understand that this would mean setting up a series of private swaps, but at least that way we can get rated for both parts of the swap. Am I making this a lot more complicated than it needs to be? If so, please give me a slap and explain to my pea brain! lol Thx!

TerryF 09/13/2007 #

I just mailed my Flat Terry to funkychicken!

By the way, I finally figured it out - I only rate when my Flat Terry comes back to me. Duh times 3! lol

funkykchicken 09/13/2007 #

Please everyone excuse my absence.I have been working around 15 hours per day.I haven't had a day off for almost two weeks.If you have any questions please do post them here.I will try if i get home early one night to answer them.

twobluecrows 09/13/2007 #

So, if my partner sends me a flat(insert name here) she would not have to send a camera because I have a digital and will print the pics out and put them in a nice little album to mail back with the flattie. Cyn

funkykchicken 09/16/2007 #

Thats correct.Do keep in mind though that your partner may not have a digital camera.We wont be rating on quality of photo's, though I'm sure all of us will do our best.

TerryF 09/20/2007 #

I just pmd the following to my partner:

"Hi Crystal: You have not marked your swap as sent yet. Has your Flat Crystal been mailed to me? I am leaving the country Sept. 29 for 2 weeks so, if I do not receive it before then, I will not be able to take the photos and complete the swap for you. Thx. Terry"

mamarose 09/21/2007 #

Sent out today. Crystal

TerryF 09/26/2007 #

Still not received.

TerryF 09/28/2007 #

Still not received.

fluffywelshsheep 09/30/2007 #

not received my flat (insert name ever). And i got confused so only just posted mine within the last week.

twobluecrows 09/30/2007 #

The mailing deadline date is not until October 14th--so you may not see flatties until up to two weeks after that if someone mails them that day and you are overseas from them--especially if you are sending a package with a camera in it, too. Lets have a little patience folks!

Terry, I'd guess that if you receive your package from Crystal when you get back home in two weeks, you'll still be ahead of the game, though too bad you can't take pics with it while on your trip!

I mailed mine early to Linz in England last week, and she hasn't received it yet, but it may take a few more days. If you don't receive it, Linz, by a week from now, just let me know and I'll send you another.

Cyn

TerryF 09/30/2007 #

twobluecrows, the swap says you have to send your Flat Shirley out to your partner on Sept. 14 and you have to send your partner's back to them with the pictures* by Oct. 14. So no, there will not be time.

fluffywelshsheep 10/ 1/2007 #

hiya twobluecows am in Scotland not in England (you can totally upset people buy saying that) But am not upset as am not Scottish am welsh lol. Like saying your Canadian when you from USA of Vica Versa :) :) :) :)

fluffywelshsheep 10/ 1/2007 #

thanks Terry that was i saw too. And i didn't either register or i forgot it so finished it an posted it asap.

twobluecrows 10/29/2007 #

fluffywelshsheep--sorry! and--I love Wales! I made a trip there in 1989 and loved every bit of that beautiful country! I rented a car at Gatwick and drove straight to Cardiff and spent the next ten days driving all over from bottom to top, Hay on Wye, Aberystwyth, Pen y Pas near Snowdon, Conway, Dolwyddellan, Caernarvon and everything in between. Someday I'll go back again. I've been to England and Scotland, too, but still prefer Wales.:) Cyn

fluffywelshsheep 11/ 3/2007 #

Thats ok :) glad you liked your flattie's trip

mamarose 11/ 8/2007 #

I am so discouraged by this swap. My dad died and my mother was rushed to surgery five days after the funeral and then surgery the following week. I was able to get out my Flat Crystal and also took pictures. Yes I was late, and I am sorry and apologize. But I did keep up with writing and Terry sent back my Flat Crystal with no pictures and even sent the note I sent her back. I just can't understand this rudeness and hardness. These swaps are for pleasure and giving. Not trying to create more pain for a person. I would like this message to get out there to all you swappers. Please be caring and forgiving. The Lord will give back to you even if you do not receive something or receive something late. We all have very difficult lives and these attitudes are rediculous. Thank you to you who designed this swap. It was cute and alot of fun. I just wish I had somethijng to remember it by. Thank you, Crystal

TerryF 11/15/2007 #

I cannot let this comment go unanswered. I think my record here on SB speaks for itself (as opposed to mamarose's).

mamarose did not send her swap to me by the deadline, and made no effort to contact me about it. I had to contact her to find out was going on. (In fact, the swap coordinator had warned me that I might have problems with her). At the time I explained to mamarose that I was leaving the country soon for a few weeks and that, if I did not get her Flat Crystal before I left, I would not have time when I returned to take the pictures (I had a number of other swaps coming up that I was already committed to when I returned).

I did not get her swap until after I returned from holidays and had to return it to her undone. (At least she got her Flat Crystal back - I have never received mine back.)

What can I say? It is unfortunate that this has happened, and, had mamarose simply pmd me right up front to let me know that she would be late, all of this could probably have been avoided.

shaynafay 11/27/2007 #

Wait, get this. I eventually got something back. I did get my flat self back ... and the camera which I assume has the pictures on it. No album or note of explanation. Since were not able to rate the people who actually sent us something, this won't show up as a negative on her profile. I guess I'll have to take it to the forums. I'm bummed. I worked hard on the album I sent out and I was looking forward to seeing mine. :{

TerryF 01/ 9/2008 #

I will never join another swap like this where there is no way to rate the second part.

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