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Group:	Somerset Style
Swap Coordinator:	misumisu22 (contact)
Swap categories:	Random Items
Number of people in swap:	6
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	April 17, 2011
Date items must be sent by:	May 2, 2011
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
I found this lovely pic in one of the Somerset mags and thought it would make a nice swap for our group. Each person will have 1 partner and to that partner you will send 1 brown paper bag that has been decorated in the inspiring Somerset style. You may choose to paint, collage, stamp, stitch or otherwise decorate your bag. This is NOT for sticker slapping though. Make it something your partner will want to treasure. The bag should be roughly the size of a brown paper lunch bag. 1 common technique of Somerset is to layer texture, color, pattern. Try to think outside the "bag" a little on this...push your comfort level. No flakers...no recent 1's...no "no-sends" (I think this is pretty obvious since it's a group swap) PM me with questions.

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misumisu22 04/ 3/2011 #

I will get a pic up as soon as possible. When I attach it I get a message stating website under maint.?!?

homeandheart 04/ 4/2011 #

Hope this helps!!

ShabbyJules 04/ 4/2011 #

do we fill the bag or is it mainly just the bag

YooperHill 04/ 4/2011 #

I love this swap! Unfortunately I can't join this one. I would love to see it again later in the year!

misumisu22 04/ 4/2011 #

Thanks for adding the pic! Good question Jules...I would just say it's mainly the bag but if you feel inspired to send extras you can. If this swap is a hit I will host again....maybe a themed bag or a bag inspired by a certain word.

igobylorib 04/ 8/2011 #

I have done this where you turn the brown bag into a "journal" by folding several bags and sewing the together down the center. You can also alternate bags so the opening of each bag is on the left then the right, etc. They make great travel journals because the openings form "pockets" that you can put tickets, receipts, brochures, etc. into.

ayates 04/ 8/2011 #

Yep, I've done lots of the lunch sack journals. Soo many decorating possibilities - and they are always a hit. Let's do a swap of them!

homeandheart 04/ 8/2011 #

Can we use a smaller size, like 4X6? If not that's OKAY!!

misumisu22 04/ 8/2011 #

sure....sounds good!!

darcilena 05/ 1/2011 #

That was fun! I worked hard on my creation. If it has more than one layer can we leave the inside for our partner to finish? Not enough hours in a day to dedicate to f/t crafting, tho I wish i could do it as a f/t job!

darcilena 05/ 4/2011 #

Jenn your bag was so sweet! Thanx again!

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