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THA: 12 Rolos of 2012 - April Bird

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Group:Tim Holtz Addicts
Swap Coordinator:crescendo (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:April 15, 2012
Date items must be sent by:April 30, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Using the techniques from Tim's 12 Month's of Tags April tag example as inspiration, create one altered 2.5" x 4" size Rolodex card for one partner.

Use or simulate at least one of the techniques he uses. Also, there must be a bird on your rolo somewhere. You can follow Tim's design, or put your own personal creative spin on it and enjoy the creative process. Feel free to substitute supplies that you already have if you don't own the exact ones he uses. You do not have to use every technique he uses for the rolo.

Lightly decorate the back, so its not just plain card showing, and sign your name.

If you don't have real Rolodex cards, you can make the base out of sturdy cardstock and punch/cut your notches. If using real paper rolodex cards, make it sturdy by gluing several together as the base.

EDIT: Leave a comment either here or permanently on your profile to say if you have a rotary or a flat style rolodex file so your partner will know which orientation to sign the back of the card.

Discussion

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 1/2012 #

Does this also involve using the embossing folder technique? I just want to check to make sure I cover all the bases I am supposed to on my Rolo. He has a lot of techniques going on this one.

crescendo 04/ 1/2012 #

You just need to use his techniques as "inspiration" jumping off point. For example, if you don't even own anything that he uses, you can simulated it. For instance, if you don't own a dictionary text stamp, you can glue on a dictionary page for the base. If you don't own an embossing folder, you could, for example, squeegee light molding paste through a stencil using a credit card. If you don't have a bird die, you can use a bird image. You could draw the branch with Stickles...etc. etc. etc.

crescendo 04/ 1/2012 #

I hope that made sense. I added text to the swap description that says you only need to use or simulate one of the techniques, but you are certainly welcome to use them all.

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 1/2012 #

Thanks, Sue! Looking forward to adding another one of these to my Rolo holder!

iGirlZoe 04/ 2/2012 #

Sue, should the Rolo notches be at the top or bottom, or does it depend on the holder? If the latter maybe as people sign up they could state their preference? Great swap, I love this Month's technique. :-)

crescendo 04/ 2/2012 #

It depends on if you have a rotary rolodex or a tray type. The notches are always at the bottom of every card when looking at it from the front, but when it is in a rotary holder and hanging down (because you are now looking at the front of the next card in the file, but seeing the back side of the one we are talking about), you would want to decorate the back "upside down". Did that make any sense at all? I can take pictures if you need.

Yes, you can either leave a comment on your profile as to which type of holder you have, or you can leave a comment here.

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 2/2012 #

I have a tray type of Rolo holder...

lcjustme 04/ 7/2012 #

I have a rotary holder

darcilena 04/ 8/2012 #

K...I promised myself I would take my b/d month off and not swap in April! OMGosh! This tag is stinkin amazing and I actually have all producs and items!! How cool is that. But as usual I will turn it uo a notch and add my own flair! Hope you won't mind!!! Ohhh and I have both rotary and file system!! Anyone is good for me!! Let the creating begin!!! Wahhoooo! This group Rocks my World!!! Happy Easter my fav't crafty peeps!! T/C, Dar

iGirlZoe 04/10/2012 #

I don't have a Rolo holder yet, but would like one for a tray type please... Happy Easter Dar ;-)

Leashah 04/11/2012 #

I have a tray type, so everything right-side-up works best for me! Thanks!!! :)

darcilena 04/16/2012 #

You too Zoe, it was a quiet and enjoyable Easter! The kids had 2 hunts! Yeah, partners assigned so off to dream up and awesome Rolo!! Wahoo!

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