Note -- I am not being bad! Really, I'm not!! This is to help everyone with their current craft swaps, lol!

Would anyone be interested in a craft supplies swap? I know, from reading a lot of posts about this lately, that I am not the only craft supply hoarder here, lol! I have so much stuff that I will never get around to using :( Yet there are other things that I really need to finish up some ideas I have. I was thinking that we could get together a different kind of swap where everyone can clean out their supplies, sending supplies they are not using to others, while receiving needed supplies in return :)

It would work like this: As many people can sign up as desired. There would be no limit on this because it will work completely differently than the actual craft swaps.
Once you sign up to participate, you would go through your craft supplies and make up packages valued at $15 and post those packages here. For example, I might put together a package of school themed scrapbooking supplies and list that as one of the packages I have to offer.
You can list as many packages as you want. Also you can list items that you are in need of because that may spark someone to create a package with those items in mind )
There will be a deadline for posting what you have available.
After that deadline, everyone would email/PM me with the packages (and the name of who is offering each one) that they would like to receive and I will match everyone up. Everyone will then send out andreceive the same number of packages, though they will not be sending to and receiving from the same person. I might send to Kris who would send to Heather who would send to Rebecca who would send to me, kwim? But you wouldn't have to worry about any of this, I will take care of this (I used to organize these swaps on MDC all the time too, just ask Jodi ;)).
Once I finish the match ups I would post them all ehre, who is sending to whom, and you would PM who you are sending to for her address and send off the package.

Can you tell I was cleaning my craft room today? LOL!

i have not even read this yet...but i knwo i;'m in:lol:

K, Now that i knwo what i just signed up for....lol

I have semi-precious stone beads, All sorts, Carnelian, moonstone, jade, rose quartz...a ton really..if anyone is interested in beads please Pm me and i can send you a full list.
I can do 3 Bead packages

lots of Jacard acid dyes, I have almost every color Dharma has listed and in most cases have at least 4 oz of each color
I can do 3 Dye Packages

so much wool yarn its crazy..organic dutch yarn all natural and chemical free 100% merino all natural
I can do 3 yarn packages

a ton of roving too
several colors...no natural colors, but lots of bright and pastel colors
I an do 3 roving packages as well


I also need to figure out what i amdoign for future swaps before i post a ISO list

IOS:
100% wool plant dyed felt
Plant dyed roving
needlefelting needles with handle
needle felting tools
Fimo

:cuc: i'm in!
I can't get an '' I have list '' together until late next week tho...
I have a ton I need, well, not really need, but I am wanting lots of wool felt!

I will definitely have these packages
1) scrapbooking
2) rubber stamps
3) yarn
4) beads

The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is skin for the Waldorf dolls. I got 3 yards from Rebecca (Where's Waldorf) and can't imagine using it all. Other than that I really don't know. Not that I hate to share but I know if I give something up I'll need it in a week!

I have a lot of felt
but I think I might offer it on the crafty board as I don't really need anyting in return except money or maybe wooden candle cups and maybe other wood things... wool stuffing...

I'm glad there is some interest :) And Kris, I'm cracking up that you just signed up before even reading it ... this could have been that swap for cat poop that Heather was talking about :lol:

Here's what I know I have available (and I will make my descriptions more detailed when I am not supposed to be sewing 4 orders of diapers)
Scrapbooking supplies
Rubber stamps
Papers and fibers
wool yarn


Things that I know I am in need of:
felting needles
felting needles with handle
foam for felting
wool felt, either 100% or 80% wool, lots of colors and white/natural
good pipe cleaners for bendies
wooden miniatures of almost any kind
wool roving, especially natural and brown, I will be needing a ton of brown for one of my swap ideas
sculpey or fimo clay, natural colors (meaning colors found in nature, not anything like hot pink or neon green) and black

I want to do dhis :)

I am iso some dirty uncarded wool and roving in natural colors (plant dyed preferred)

I have:
beads
wooden thingies (have to look what exactly)
felt
fabric
yarn
and all kinds of odds and ends

I'm glad there is some interest :) And Kris, I'm cracking up that you just signed up before even reading it ... this could have been that swap for cat poop that Heather was talking about :lol:



I woudl have signed Heather up quick as a bunny:lol:

Note -- I am not being bad! Really, I'm not!! This is to help everyone with their current craft swaps, lol!

Would anyone be interested in a craft supplies swap?
OHHHH girl I need to join.You should see our only closet we have.1/4 of it is just scrapbooking,cardmaking supplies.I have alot of stuff I can get rid of like quilling papers,papers,die cuts oh gosh so much!!!

I want to do dhis :)

I am iso some dirty uncarded wool



Well, you know I have tons of this, lol! The fleece I am working through is 6 pounds ... that is a whole heck of a lot of wool!! Between what I washed tonight and what I had to throw away, I barely even made a dent in the box!

I already see a couple things I am in search of:
Skin for Waldorf dolls, wool batting and acid dyes

I have a ton of stuff:
Scrapbooking
Stamping
Sewing
Felting Needles with handle
http://www.prillycharmin.com/supply/felting2.jpg
Felting Needles
Korker Bow Making supplies
Doll Making Supplies
Yarn

I'll start putting together a list

I already see a couple things I am in search of:
Skin for Waldorf dolls, wool batting and acid dyes

I have a ton of stuff:
Scrapbooking
Stamping
Sewing
Felting Needles with handle
Felting Needles
Korker Bow Making supplies
Doll Making Supplies
Yarn

I'll start putting together a list

Oh i want teh needle felting stuff....:jump: and maybe some dollmaking things, too

I have just about every acid dye color Dharma has listed so, can you list colors you are lookign forand i'll tell you if i have it, I have upto 8 oz of each

Well, why do you think I want to join here, Bonnie ;)
I got these hand carders for Christmas and now I want to use them :D

But truly, I do have too much craft stuff as well.

eta I am so interested in felting needle handles, especially ones for more than one needle; I also need more fine needles, I noticed that two are getting quite dull tips.

Well, I'm trying to box stuff up for the move and have oodles of things I'd just as soon not continue to deal with. Off the top of my head I know I have

Several boxes and bags (at least 20 lbs) of dirty uncarded wool
size 36 and 38 felting needles (I bought 25 of each since it was cheaper lol)
a couple of lbs of wool batt and stuffing
1 lb cones of cotton yarn in a variety of colors (I bought 30 or so on clearance and have been working through it but I have lots and am wishing there was an end in sight)
a couple of 100 yard bolts of 3/4" grosgrain ribbbon in black, grey, and red
a box full of natural dying supplies including instrunctional dvd

I know theres tons more, especially if anyone is interested in trims and sewing notions, I just need to keep digging-- I'm pretty overwhelmed.

a couple of 100 yard bolts of 3/4" grosgrain ribbbon in black, grey, and red
a box full of natural dying supplies including instrunctional dvd


I would soo be interested in the ribbon.I make korkers like there is no tomarrow lol.Its so much fun

Oh I also have lots of 1-2inch ribbon I can part with

a couple of lbs of wool batt and stuffing



I would love some stuffing:) We never did finish our trade.... maybe i could make you some things from your list (which I still have)?

and Anu,

wooden thingies (have to look what exactly)


i would love more woodrn things:)

a box full of natural dying supplies including instrunctional dvd



I'd love to knwo what dyes are in that box:)

Cool! Seems like this is moving along well :) Why don't we set next Friday as the closing date, January 13th. So anyone can still sign up until that date, and everyone must post their available packages by that date. Please be sure to indicate in your post if you have more than one package available (ie if you can make 2 packages of wool batting, or dyeing supplies, etc.). Then everyone can start emailing (craftymom @ snet.net, without spaces) or PMing me with the packages they are interested in. When you do so, please list as many packages as possible, since that will seriously help me in my matching up :) Andif you can star the packages that are your first choices, then I will try to ensure that everyone will get something in their top choice picks (since I already know that there are going to be a couple of packages that everyone wants :)) Choices are due in to me by Sunday, 1/15 and I will post who is sending to whom here by Wednesday, 1/18. We can then have a mailing date of Wednesday, 1/25 at the latest, giving everyone a week to mail out the packages that they are sending.

How does that sound?

i'm in - i'll post a hto list and an iso list soon!

bonnie - wanna list names of how is in so far in op? tia!

I am so interested in natural dyestuff as well :D

When do we ship by? I will try and get some packages together tonight for offer.

I'd love to knwo what dyes are in that box:)
These are all from the Prairie Fibers Company and are approximate.

4 oz of Madder root
2 Oz Osage orange
4 oz Red Hibiscus Blossoms
4 oz henna extract
8 oz alum
2 oz cochineal bugs
2 oz brazilwood sawdust
2 oz spectralite
1 oz logwood extract
1oz natural indigo
4 oz tannin
theres also some soda ash


Selena, I'd love to do the trade-- or maybe just pay you for some of the list.

I started editing the OP with who is in and the packages that they have. I will add to it as people put in their definite packages. To make it easier and to make sure I see your packages, please put them in a separate post and don't just edit your OP. Thanks :)

I do not have a lot right now to get rid of..but I sure do need a lot...LOL.

I have TONS of scrapbooking stuff..but that is about it really..everything else I use.

before i get specific about packages - would anyone want fabric or gallery glass?

before i get specific about packages - would anyone want fabric or gallery glass?


I would love fabric to make the kids bags to keep there toys in, or maybe for swaps

okay - here is my offer:
yarn - 100% wool, instruction book, aluminum needles (reg and dpns)
yarn - store stuff, instruction book, aluminum needles (reg and dpn)
fabric - scrap size pieces of a variety of patterns
fabric - much larger pieces - tend to be girly (even though i have 2 boys!)
fabric - gn - younger child ones (but leaning towards boyish)
package of doll making supplies (including a ton of acorn caps)

hmmm - not very specific!

what i really need or the little things - like tools for making crafting easier - especially clay crafts and beading crafts

Just bumping this back up :)

Please post the packages you have available by 9 pm est Friday, 1/13! Thanks :)

ok, so I have a package of wooden thingies seen on the picture
http://www.crazyestonian.com/ho/197-9794_IMG.JPG
To these things I am adding some wool yarn in pale yellow and darker yellow, the yarn is very fine, less than fingering weight and is very suitable for bendy hair. If the person who wants the stuff is iso something else that I have I can add more.

I am iso dirty uncarded wool because i got carders for Christmas :)

ok, so I have a package of wooden thingies seen on the picture
http://www.crazyestonian.com/ho/197-9794_IMG.JPG
To these things I am adding some wool yarn in pale yellow and darker yellow, the yarn is very fine, less than fingering weight and is very suitable for bendy hair (visible in the right hand bottom corner just barely). If the person who wants the stuff is iso something else that I have I can add more.

I am iso dirty uncarded wool because I got carders for Christmas :)

sorry for the huge picture but I only have a couple of minutes and I need to use a different computer to make it small.

Let's give this until tomorrow night ... I can't post my stuff tonight because Holden will not go to sleep! I will do it tomorrow night after bed :)

Ok I think I already posted what I had to give,ill go thru the posts and see if I can ccp what I posted.Then ill brb to post again

Lots of ribbon
quilling papers,papers,die cuts

I should haev taken pics beore my camera broke:(

i have lots of semi-precious stone beads, tons of acid dyes, natural yarn, both organic dutch adn chem free merino

do you want me to break it down to how many skeins or ounces?

sign up last day is sat 14th at 9pm? is that right?
I am going to get some things together. I have some stuff to move out of here :)

Storm

Okay, here's what I have:


a) Dirty, uncarded wool ( I can do 2 of these at least)
b) wool batting and assorted roving and felt scraps
b) natural dyes with instructional cd
c) Flat rate box stuffed with cotton woven fabrics. Fat quarters to 1 yard cuts
(If somebody wants larger yardages or a second box (or a third or more lol) like this I can do that too)
d) envelope of I spy squares.
e) Notions box with underwear elastics, thread, size tags, decorative tags etc.
f) Trims box with all kinds of decorative trim and laces. Some vintage
g) Lot of 1 lb cones of cotton yarn (worsted weight) mostly green, blue or bright varigated colors available)
h) lot of cotton crochet thread. All kinds of colors. Some full skeins other small balls.

I have- oh i just got the whole "package" thing sorry! LOL

~general package-1~

a bag of earring hoops (I used them for wine charms) at least 40 in the bag. 1 inch diameter

one package unopened DMC plastic needles. Two blue plastic needles

one spool unused light pink woven ribbon 24 feet long. 1/8 inch wide.

one unopened package plastic rings 1/2 inch diameter. 14 rings.

Size N boye aluminum crochet hook

one of those tiny ziplock bags (the ones as long as your finger, yk?) full of multi colored shiny rocaille (sp?) beads.


~sewing package- 1~

four spools (109yds) new signature thread cotton/poly- yellow, offwhite,brown,sagey green.

zippers- two of each color- pink, blue, gray, light green. 7 inch zippers.

quart size ziplock full of fabric scraps for quilters. scraps are at LEAST 10x10 inches, some 1/4 yards.

Storm
:)

Can everyone just make sure that the packages they are posting are $15 value before shipping? That way I can easily match everyone up. If everyone can also number their packages so that you can all just email me with your choices (ie Hastings #4 and Anu's #1) ... it will make my life much easier :)

Thanks :)

Here is my list:

#1- Kid's craft kit.
Stickers,glue sticks,glitter,new box of crayons,pipe cleaners,star garland,ribbons and more.

#2- Scrabooking Embellishments Kit
Eyelets, Brads, stickers, dried flowers(very pretty),charms and fibers.

#3- Scrapbooking Papers and Cardstock Kit
Paper packs,special papers,cardstock. Wonderful variety I used to be a Leaving Prints Sr. Instructor;)

My packages:

1. Rubber stamping
An assortment of wood backed rubber stamped, unmounted rubber stamps and embossing powders/glitters

2. Scrapbooking papers
An assortment of 8 1/2 x 11 and 12 x 12 papers for scrapbooking, as well as some smaller papers for mounting and embellishments

3. Scrapbook embellishments package
An assortment of eyelets, brads, vellum, quilling, metal, tags, fibers, stickers, etc.

4. Stencils for crafting
An assortment of stencils, mostly small and medium designs appropriate for scrapbooking or smaller areas to be painted

5. Paperkins assortment
Specify boy or girl, an assortment of paperkins paper doll kits for scrapbooking or playing with

6. Fabric scraps
Large lot of scraps ranging in size from tiny to scraps that can be used as parts of stuffed animals. Could be used for quilting. Fabrics will range from cotton prints, wool fabrics, PUL, fleece, microfleece, hemp/cotton fabrics and organic cotton fabrics

Since Hastings is offering up some raw wool, I am going to keep mine because I have started taking a real liking to it, lol!

Here's mine:

#1 Girl fabric-these are asst. 100% cotton woven fabric all atleast 1 yd cuts.

#2 Boy fabric-these are asst. 100% cotton woven fabric all atleast 1 yd cuts.

#3 Girl PRR fabric-This is knits and woven(if you have a prefernce plmk, all cuts at least 1 yd.

#4 Boy PRR fabric-This is knits and woven(if you have a prefernce plmk, all cuts at least 1 yd.

#5 Sewing notions-Includes zippers, thread, needles, elastic, trim.

#6 Eye Spy quilt squares.

:monkeydan

#1 - Felting needle handle, at least 4 needles and 1 yd 100% wool felt I got at Joanns
http://www.prillycharmin.com/supply/felting2.jpg

#2 - Día de los Muertos Fabric 1 yd + some turquoise corduroy
http://www.craftconn.com/images/fpeahfolk.jpg

#3 - At least 15 new wood mounted stamps. This is an assortment. I collected, but never used. It would be great for a scrapbooker, card maker or a gift.

#4 - Scrapbook Embelishments, stickers, diecuts, and STICKOPOTAMUS sticker binder (Which is going for $26 + on ebay right now :hahaha: Boy people are obsesive: (not my auction and borrowed pic)
ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stickopotamus-sticker-binder-New_W0QQitemZ8250237838QQcategoryZ71229QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)
http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/dc/78/1c_1.JPG

#5 - Elfins pattern book, Misc fabrics and notions for clothes.
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/8c/59/21_2.JPG

Anyone else? Anything posted before I get up in the AM and post again is fair game, lol!

Please send me your picks for the swap packages now :) I have Elfmamas so far. Send as many choices as possible in case everyone is choosing the same ones :)

You can PM me here or email me at craftymom @ snet.net (minus spaces)

If we can get all the picks in by tomorrow night (Monday night) then I can try to have the list matched up and posted here by Wedneday sometime :smirk:

Here is the papers I have.They are 6x6 and 6 1/2x 4 1/2
So itll be a trade of all those for something scince there is just wayyy to many for one person to pic or fo rme to go thru lol you would get 293 papers
I have many quilling papers brand new never taken out of the packages.Plus I have lots of die cuts and paper punches.I can add those pics later
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_013.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_012.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_011.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_001.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_002.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_003.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_004.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_005.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_006.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_007.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_008.jpg
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/12261/paper4sale_009.jpg

oh I forgot to mention On the 6x6 Holiday papers you will recieve 2 or 4 of each print and on the 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 you will get 3 or 6 of each pattern or cardstock.
90 6x6 Holiday papers

56 6 1/2x4 1/2 cardstock

147 patterned and some solid 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 papers

I just sent you a PM Bonnie:)

I have just about every acid dye color Dharma has listed so, can you list colors you are lookign forand i'll tell you if i have it, I have upto 8 oz of each

Is that the jacard or the acid dyes on dahrmas web site or both?

Is that the jacard or the acid dyes on dahrmas web site or both?

It is these dyes right here

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1344-AA.shtml

HTH

Stalking this thread for the match ups :monkeydan

Are we still doing this?

We are, but I haven't gotten everyone's picks yet and I got swamped with our gnome event on K&F now. Give me a couple of days to get out from under the nomes, lol, and then I will figure out who I still need picks from and will get those and get everything else matched up :) Sorry!

Is this swap still on?

i had an email virus ... if you sent your picks via email, please pm them to me.

i will need everyons pick but lisabw2, polkadot ad huntersmama.

I'm going to guess that this is a no go, since I have only heard from one person since posting that I needed the picks again.

Why don't we scrap this for now and try it again later on? I think we are all too busy crafting right now, lol !

too bad, I was really hoping to get a couple things:(

maybe we will have better luck later, off to craft again:smirk:

Bummer, oh well maybe next time.

Okey dokey then:D

It works our good for me.Ive got alot of work ahead of me with making the small babies,blankets,mattrasses and what not for all the other swaps.