CHUNKIES: Creative Life Chunky Book Swap (OPEN TO ALL), Due April 30

[Katxena]

Creative Life Chunky Book!
This swap is closed! Thanks for your interest!

Swap Due Date - April 30, 2008
Signup/withdraw date - April 15, 2008
Returns mailed - May 3, 2008
Number of Pages - 4 for 4
Number of participants - 50 maximum


This is a 4 for 4 swap for 4x4 inch (10 x10 cm) Chunky Book Pages. The theme is "Creative Life" -- think art, creativity, craftiness, inspiration, fun. You will make and send 4 pages, and you will receive 4 pages in return. In a traditional chunky book swap, you make pages for all the other participants -- but I'm organizing this one more like an ATC swap.

Examples by OriginalYouth (first 2) and Katxena (3rd):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2230203294_73af33ff6c_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/2230203294/in/set-72157601892026189/)http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2284625442_4f8b4acfd3_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/2284625442/in/set-72157601892026189/)http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2269410956_c23a0e4158_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katxn/2269410956/)

There is no iTrader requirement for this swap -- anyone can join! If you've never done a chunky page swap before, this would be an excellent way to try them out without a huge commitment.

Artwork: Each page should be decorated on the front and the back. Your major effort should be made on the front, and your artist information will go on the back (at a minimum: your UserID, the name of this swap, date -- but you can include other information too, as you like). Please decorate your backs too, but it's not necessary to make them as detailed or elaborate as the front -- just don't leave them plain!! No copies -- all pages must be original (but may be similar!).

Media: All media are welcome.

Binding: Leave 1/2 an inch (1.3 cm) on the left side free of embellishments for binding. You will bind your own pages. This is a theme that comes up in chunky books fairly often, so if you want more than 3 pages in your book, you will most likely be able to collect more.

Base & Embellishments: Please use a sturdy base for your pages -- cardboard from food boxes, mat or mount board, or several layers of thick cardstock would be ideal. You want the page to stand up by itself without bending. Feel free to use any embellishments you choose -- fibers, chunky bits, beads, whatever! But please do not put any embellishments on the left edge, and use surface embellishments no more than 1/8 of an inch (.3 cm) thick.

Shipping: Please include a large label with your address on it. DO NOT INCLUDE A SASE. I will provide appropriate envelopes for all returns.

Return Postage: ALL participants must pay $2.50 USD for their own return postage.
US participants, please enclose stamps (preferred) or well concealed cash.
International participants, please enclose US stamps or well concealed US cash -- or you may use paypal (Kristie@papaya-palace.com). If you use paypal, please send $2.75 USD, to offset the paypal fee. If none of the international options work for you, please PM me and we can try to work something else out.

A (P) after a person's name indicates their postage has been sent, by whatever method.

Participants
1. Original Youth -- Received
2. Kneisi07 (P)-- Received
3. Corrie04 -- Received
4. ShesSoCrafty (p) -- Received
5. Meow2000 (P) -- Received
6. Goatgoddess (p) -- Received
7. art4mysanity (P)-- Received
8. (withdrew)
9. (withdrew)
10. amyfaerie (P) -- Received
11. jetleg (p) -- Received
12. pennyquilter (P) -- Received
13. Asena (P) -- Received
14. Christina
15. Craftyvox
16. Alteredmommy (P) -- Received
17. LindaP (P) -- Received
18. ilmsykma (P) -- Received
19. KatieV (P)-- Received
20. ElectaBlue (P) -- Received
21. Linda4atc (P) -- Received
22. kittencore
23. (withdrew)
24. rocketwoman (P) -- Received
25. babbetto (P)-- Received
26. platinumhoney21
27. detephoto (P) -- Received
28. (withdrew)
29. TheRoseCottage (P) -- Received
30. grrrdjules (P) -- Received
31. native killette (p) -- Received
32. stormarela -- Received
33. Kim (P) -- Received
34. mtforester (P) -- Received
35. andysbabycakes
36. Katxena

[ElectaBlue]

This is so tempting! I am already in 5 chunky book swaps, so I need to finish those first.

[purplecat]

This sounds like fun, I am going to go away and see if I can come up with some ideas before I sign on the dotted line!

[OriginalYouth]

I must play! May I please join?

Thanks! :D

[Katxena]

Welcome OY! I'm glad to have you aboard!

[OriginalYouth]

Welcome OY! I'm glad to have you aboard!

Yeah, right, like I could actually resist! :P

Do you want to post some examples of pages in this theme? You are welcome to use any of mine if you like...

Here are a handful that could easily go with this theme:
The color of ART (http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/2230203294/in/set-72157601892026189/)
Create something everyday (http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/2284625442/in/set-72157601892026189/)
Spread your Creative Wings (http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/2284625146/in/set-72157601892026189/)
Colorful Zetti Angel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/2213821228/in/set-72157601892026189/)

[KatieV]

Oooooh, so tempting! I'm gonna come back after I've finished a few projects. Love the theme! :jiggy:

[Zhenechka]

So so tempting. I need to wrap up some other stuff before I commit. You people really need to stop tempting me. ;)

[Katxena]

Do you want to post some examples of pages in this theme? You are welcome to use any of mine if you like...

Thanks OY!

[knesi07]

oooh sign me up! finally a chunky book i can participate in! thanks katxena! you made my day!

[knesi07]

OY after looking at you chunky pages I want to go buy a sewing machine! i love how you stitch the edges!

[Katxena]

You are welcome knesi07!

[corrie04]

Count me in, please!!!! *jumping up and down*

[OriginalYouth]

OY after looking at you chunky pages I want to go buy a sewing machine! i love how you stitch the edges!

Thanks knesi07! I do almost as much 'crafting' with mine as sewing!

[Katxena]

Welcome aboard corrie04!

[Katxena]

We need to have at least 5 people to make this swap viable -- since it's 4 for 4. You might want to hold off starting your pages until we get a 5th participant.

[ShesSoCrafty]

I have never tried this and after seeing all the wonderful pages I would love to give it a go! Count me in!

[Meow2000]

I would love to join in on this swap please looks fun

[Katxena]

Welcome ShesSoCrafty and Meow2000! Glad to have you both on board!

[OriginalYouth]

Woohoo! Time to party!

[knesi07]

i see we have 5...Everyone...on your mark...get set....
GO MAKE ART!

[goatgoddess]

I can't pass this up - yes please sign me up :)

[Katxena]

i see we have 5...Everyone...on your mark...get set....
GO MAKE ART!

And we're off! :)


Welcome to swap gg!!!

[art4mysanity]

I'd like to join. I could not possibly resist, just look at the other participants that I may get a page from! OY, Meow2000, etc. Kat, you're in the swap yourself aren't you?:D

[curbsidetreasure]

awesome theme :)
sign me up please.

[whitemoth]

I would love to join :)

[amyfaerie]

oh, fudge! i have so many things going on . . . but i'd LOVE to do this! please add me?

[Katxena]

I'd like to join. I could not possibly resist, just look at the other participants that I may get a page from! OY, Meow2000, etc. Kat, you're in the swap yourself aren't you?:D

Of course I am! And now so are you! :)

Welcome art4mysanity, curbsidetreasure, whitemoth & amyfaerie!

[OriginalYouth]

Wow, it's a PaRRRRRRTay! :D

[ShesSoCrafty]

I would just like to say that this is totally freaking addictive... I'm having a lot of fun playing with this! New chunky book Addict in the making...

[OriginalYouth]

I would just like to say that this is totally freaking addictive... I'm having a lot of fun playing with this! New chunky book Addict in the making...

They are, aren't they? I heart 4x4s!

[Katxena]

ShesSoCrafty -- I'm delighted to have you on our side! I love the square shape of the 4x4s!

[craftyvox]

I am still trying to figure out what is considered chunky. Is it the size of the page, or the fact it's collaged, or does it have to be "chunky" as in: thick because of layers/embellies etc?

[Katxena]

I am still trying to figure out what is considered chunky. Is it the size of the page, or the fact it's collaged, or does it have to be "chunky" as in: thick because of layers/embellies etc?

I think these pages are chunky in at least 3 ways:

1. The paper is thicker, therefore the pages have a chunkier feel.
2. Embellishments are allowed and encouraged, which makes the pages fat.
3. When you bind them into a book, the resulting book is a chunky little fat thing exploding with fibers.

There may be more ways in which they are chunky, but that's what the term means to me.

[OriginalYouth]

I'm so desperate to work on these, but have to force myself to finish other things first. I have a few other swaps to post out (that are already completed) and then I think these can be next on my list.

Kat, I think doing 4 at a time is a GREAT way. I'm going to do one like this next! :D

[Katxena]

Kat, I think doing 4 at a time is a GREAT way. I'm going to do one like this next! :D

Thanks -- I'm so glad that people like doing the chunkies this way. As soon as this one is finished, I'll try to start another one. 8 pages would make a nice book, especially if you made your own cover.

[OriginalYouth]

Oh good! I have a fun little theme in mind. :) I'll probably do 4/4 OR 8/8 though

[knesi07]

ideas are swirling through my mind too! just have to get "real" work out of the way first!

[jetleg]

I would love to join...this will be my first chunky pages swap. Thanks!!!!

[Katxena]

Welcome jetleg!

[Pennyquilter]

I'll always wanted to try chunky pages, so may I play?
pennyquilter

[Katxena]

Absolutely, you are welcome Pennyquilter!!!

[Asena]

I've never done one of these, but up to the challenge! Add me, please?

[Katxena]

Welcome Asena! :)

[art4mysanity]

Hi Katxena! I've completed three of the four chunky pages - these can be seen at the Flickr space listed in my signature. I'm rather technologically challenged and I have not been able to upload pictures to the gallery, however, OY said that you might be interested in posting these to the thread, though how one would go about doing that is truly beyond me. :nah: (I really still think that Adriayna must work at NASA to have done that server change thing.):cute:

[Christina]

Hi, I would love to play too. Thanks, christina

[knesi07]

i just looked at your pages art4my.... they are great! i hope i get one!

[craftyvox]

Okay.. have been eyeing this thread for a while now.. I never done Chunkies but I think I really HAVE to give it a try! Can I sign up please?

[Katxena]

Welcome Christina and Craftyvox!!!

[Pennyquilter]

OK! I worked all week-end on my chunkies since hubby is away for a few days. I'm going to try and email one so someone can tell me if I'm doing these right.
Sorry --- I couldn't figure out how to insert the picture or else it isn't working right now. I haven't been able to see anyone's Gallery this week-end.
pennyquilter

[Katxena]

A couple of people have asked questions about this swap -- all the pages should be original, please don't make copies. However, they can be similar to one another. :) Don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions.

[Katxena]

Hi Katxena! I've completed three of the four chunky pages - these can be seen at the Flickr space listed in my signature.

They're great pages! Perfect for the theme. I'm posting them for you:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2332786308_eaaea455c2.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/2336548416_821489bbe1.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/2335715567_ab7f672fb1.jpg

Here's how to post an image from flickr. Go to the page that has the picture you want to post. Click "all sizes" just above it. Look at the different sizes and pick which one you want (I picked medium for yours). Once you've settled on the size you want, scroll down to the box that says "Grab the photo's URL." Highlight the url in the box, and select copy.

THEN head over to ATCsforAll, and start the message you want to post the picture in. To insert the picture, type paste the url, then type

[art4mysanity]

Katxena, thanks for the simplified instructions on how to post images from Flickr to a thread.

Knesi07, thanks so much for the compliment!

[Asena]

Those are great pages!!!

[art4mysanity]

Thanks Asena! I've not done much in the way of ATC's or other stuff since I started doing these - I like that there is more space to work with. I hope Katxena does more of these...hint...hint..;)

[Linnes]

I would love to join this swap! You mentioned everybody is welcome, but I never made a Chunky page before. I hope it's not a problem.

[Katxena]

I hope Katxena does more of these...hint...hint..;)

I don't think you need to worry about that!

[Katxena]

Don't forget that if you want more than 4 pages, you can arrange 1-on-1 trades through the 1/1 Chunky Book Page Traders list:
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939

[ShesSoCrafty]

Ok I'm going to post my first page... I'm thinking of adding some more tassels to the edges and maybe some ribbon... Not sure yet still working it out in my brain... These are so much fun... I love that it's bigger than an atc and it's easier for me to be less anal about collage... FYI there is a quote in the envie!!!http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2341873680_f67bee8222.jpg

[OriginalYouth]

Watch out, they are addicting! :D

[alteredmommy]

I'd love to join in this one too Katxena! A most excellent theme:D

[Meow2000]

My pages for the swap:wubclub:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/2342381628_0dcf276647.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2342381566_87a99ffeab.jpg


I still have at lest on more to do. Love everyone's pages , they all look great

[art4mysanity]

Meow and SheSC, those are really awesome pages. I can't wait to get the returns!

[Katxena]

Welcome Alteredmommy! I'm glad you joined! :)

I'm so loving all the pages everyone is making. This is going to be a great swap!

[Linnes]

This is my first made page, I think the left below :unsure: is a bit empty, what do you think?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2342870706_aaaa4301b8.jpg
Thank you Katxena for the photo explanation!

[Meow2000]

lindap very nice page

[Asena]

Linda, it's very pretty, and I see what you mean about the left corner. If you have a white paint pen, maybe you could outline or highlight one of the dragonflies..? I think something bright in that corner will draw the eye from it, to the star in the heart, to the topmost flower and down. Right now, my eyes are going straight to the center, to the flowers and then to the bottom edge.

[knesi07]

i agree asena, my first thought was to make a butterfly darker, but white just may be the answer!

[knesi07]

linda-
it is a very nice page regardless.

[Linnes]

Thank you very much ladies!! I just needed something like that, now there will be a white dragonfly.

[Katxena]

It's very pretty LindaP! And perfect for this swap. :) Shall I add you to the list of participants?

[Linnes]

Yes please Katxena!

[Katxena]

Excellent! I'm glad you are joining us! :)

[OriginalYouth]

Fantastic page LindaP! GREAT work!

[Asena]

I just want to be perfectly clear, so I don't mess up (I'm a chunkies virgin, ya know, a little nervous)...

Each finished piece should be 4x4 (not 4.5 x 4), and a 1/2 inch on the left edge needs to be left clear of "stuff" so that it can be bound along that edge, right? Beyond that, it's pretty much anything goes w/in the theme, so long as it's sturdy?

[Katxena]

Each finished piece should be 4x4 (not 4.5 x 4), and a 1/2 inch on the left edge needs to be left clear of "stuff" so that it can be bound along that edge, right? Beyond that, it's pretty much anything goes w/in the theme, so long as it's sturdy?

You are absolutely correct! (and don't ever hesitate to ask questions!)

You can decorate that left 1/2 inch by coloring it or putting paper there or whatever -- just don't put anything chunky there that would be hard to punch holes in.

Also, do decorate the back -- it need not be as elaborate or involved as the front, but don't leave it blank. And make sure to put your artist info on it, just like an ATC.

[ilmsykma]

This looks like so much fun! I'd love to join if you'll have me.

[Linnes]

Thank you OY!!

[Katxena]

Welcome to the party ilmsykma!!! :)

[ShesSoCrafty]

Ok Page 2 this one was a really fun to do... The clip art is peices of an arabic peice called the Khamsa of nizami... I cut pieces from pictures of the different pages of the book and layered them in my own way to make my own little "scene". I think it needs a glaze but I am unsure of whether to tint it with some gold or not!http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2344732620_6d97586650_m.jpg

[Linnes]

I have no idea if you should put a tint of gold in it, but as it is now it looks wonderful.

[Katxena]

It's beautiful ShesSoCrafty -- I'm a glaze fan, so I'd go for it, but it's lovely as it is.

[ShesSoCrafty]

Thanks guys! I'm thinking It needs a little something more so I think I'm gonna do the glaze!

[knesi07]

i say yes to the gold! the quote even refers to gold...it would be perfect.

[Linda4atc]

OK I'd like in too, I finnished my mermaids at 4am this morning, LOL Making 10 chunkie pages was a real challenge for me after about number six. I love the 4 limit!

[art4mysanity]

Katxena, I finished the last of the pages and the project is going out to you today. I really so hope you do this kind of swap again!

I'm so excited about the returns - all the work posted for this has been awesome!

Go for the gold glaze SSC!

Linda4, I'm so relieved to see I'm not the only one that does that kind of thing, but when you're on a roll, it's hard to stop regardless of the time.:laugh:

[Linda4atc]

Linda4, I'm so relieved to see I'm not the only one that does that kind of thing, but when you're on a roll, it's hard to stop regardless of the time.:laugh:

LOL I looked at the clock around three and didn't have an idea it past midnight till then.

[Katxena]

art4mysanity: I'll let you know when your pages have arrived! I can't wait to see them in person!

I think it's a dead certainty that I'll do this swap again. Four pages isn't quite enough for a book, so I'll have to reprise this one, and then there are so many themes that I love!!! :) I've been bitten by the chunky book bug hard.

[Katxena]

I received pages from PennyQuilter today! They are perfect!

[Katxena]

A note about packaging your pages for mailing.

A lot of people in this swap are new to chunky pages, so some of you might be wondering how to package them for mailing. Here's what I do for chunky swaps I participate in.

I wrap each page in wax paper (wrap loosely, then tape the wax paper to itself) to protect it from smudging or sticking. Then I put them in an appropriate sized envelope.

Padded envelopes are usually not necessary (and only add bulk and cost). I lay the pages out so that they are as flat as can be while still fitting in the envelope, then I tape the wrapped pages to one another to keep them from shifting or bunching during mailing -- similar to the way OriginalYouth suggests in this thread on packaging ATCs:
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/showthread.php?t=909

If you feel that the embellishments you've used require additional padding, it's fine to use a padded envelope, but I recommend that you still wrap the pages and try to keep them as flat as possible. More protection might be offered by adding a light piece of cardboard (like a cracker box) and taping the pages to that, if you feel that is necessary.

If you are concerned about wetness, you can put the wrapped, taped-together set in a ziplock baggie before putting it in the envelope.

Most importantly for this swap: Do NOT send a self-addressed stamped envelope. I really don't want it! Just send a label (and pay your postage as described on page 1). I prefer to provide the envelopes myself (believe it or not, this really helps me control postage costs).

[KatieV]

I can't resist anymore!! Please sign me up!

[Katxena]

Waa Ha Ha Ha! I'm delighted you've succumbed to temptation Katie dear! You are definitely in! :)

[ElectaBlue]

Could I join please? I almost have mine done. I promise that this time I will put my artist information on the backs!

[Katxena]

You are warmly and enthusiastically welcome ElectaBlue! No worries here! :)

[Linda4atc]

:wideeyed:Katxena I think you missed me on your list ???:cute:

[kittencore]

I'd love to do this! I've never made chunky book pages before but it sounds like fun!

[Katxena]

Sorry Linda4atc! I did miss you.

Kittencore, you are welcome -- feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[Pennyquilter]

Oh yeah Katxena - another round of 4 chunky pages would be wonderful! I can handle four at a time, but 9 or 20 at once is a little too much. I'm going to keep my book open to adding more and more chunky pages to it. This was my first try and I like doing them.
pennyquilter

[Linda4atc]

Thanks Katxena ;), I've already signed up on the chunky pages trader list with this theme to get more pages in 1 for 1 trades.

[rocketwoman]

i'd like to join. i think these chunky book pages will quickly become addictive!!!

[gatos53]

Hey Ive never done chunky before but this looks like a good place to start!!

[babbetto]

Well, I guess it's to be expected...Kat please sign me up for this swap. You've totally got me hooked on these chunky pages.
I love all the pages that everyone has been posting so far...very nice work!

[Katxena]

Welcome to the swap rocketwoman -- you are right, chunkies are super addictive!

And welcome to gatos53 and babbetto. Gatos, you won't be disappointed. And Babs, it's about time you found your way over here! (Babs has participated in two other chunky book page swaps I've run on two other sites!!!!)

[Katxena]

I just realized that this swap is going to break my organization system!

When I host a swap, I keep one of those photo storage boxes on the shelf under my coffee table -- when cards come in, I check them in, leave feedback, post in the thread, and store the cards (in the envelope they came in) in the photo box.

But there is no way that the pages made by all *25* people signed up for this swap are going to fit in a photo box, so I'm going to have to figure out a different system. I'm *so* excited to have this problem!! :)

Thanks for joining everyone!

[art4mysanity]

I'm a huge Babbetto fan! I'm so glad she's at ATCSforALL now - I've admired her Flickr gallery for quite some time. Woohoo!:notworthy:

[platinumhoney21]

I made my first fabric page so why not a chunky book page?? sign me up!

[Katxena]

Welcome platinumhoney21! You can always make a fabric chunky book page! :)

[OriginalYouth]

But there is no way that the pages made by all *25* people signed up for this swap are going to fit in a photo box, so I'm going to have to figure out a different system. I'm *so* excited to have this problem!! :)
!

I had the SAME exact problem with the Chunky Zetti Swap I'm hosting! I'm excited to mail them away and free up the space. :P

[craftyvox]

OY, Kat, would you be so kind as to PM me about how you keep system in your own organized swaps?? I only hosted one swap on here so far, and had some sort of system but I wasn't happy bout it LOL! Now I am considering hosting a new one, and would love to have a better system to work with. Thanks in advance!

[Katxena]

OY, Kat, would you be so kind as to PM me about how you keep system in your own organized swaps?? I only hosted one swap on here so far, and had some sort of system but I wasn't happy bout it LOL! Now I am considering hosting a new one, and would love to have a better system to work with. Thanks in advance!

I will gladly PM you -- but probably not until tomorrow! :) Have a good weekend.

[detephoto]

i would like to play too please!
amanda (detephoto)

[Katxena]

Welcome to the party detephoto! :)

[ShesSoCrafty]

Ok I glazed it and I think that was exactly what it needed!http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2350576765_e8c395ec08_m.jpg Thanks Guys for the encouragement!!!

[Katxena]

It looks awesome SSCrafty!

[craftyvox]

I will gladly PM you -- but probably not until tomorrow! :) Have a good weekend.

I got it! Thanks sooo much! :jiggy:

Ok I glazed it and I think that was exactly what it needed!http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2350576765_e8c395ec08_m.jpg Thanks Guys for the encouragement!!!

It's beautiful!!

[ShesSoCrafty]

Here's another page... I can't stop doing these... the size is great and oh the possibilities! lol
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2352120313_efefdb309e_m.jpg
Thanks everyone for the kudos! Being new to chunky pages and not really a collage expert it gets hard for me to know when to stop... But I do think the glaze added to it!

[Katxena]

ShesSoCrafty, that page tops the last one (which was great!). I'm glad that you've caught the chunky bug! :)

[1orange]

yep, i would love to play, this will be my first, can you add me to your list please.

[Katxena]

Welcome 1orange!

[ShesSoCrafty]

Katxena, It's more than a bug... This is great I am so pleased that I signed up for this!!! I will definitely be doing more!!! Here's one more... ;)http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2356280810_66fec538d6_m.jpg

A quick question as I'm half way done with this I just wanted to know if there is a link anywhere to chunky backs? I just want to see a couple of examples so I know how far to go with those!!! I dont want to just paper them and slap my info on there but i have a tendancy to go over board!!!

[ShesSoCrafty]

I think i figured it out! Thanks for the tip Meow2000! Most excellent!

[Linda4atc]

LOL go over board???? No Way .... On my mermaids I did front of mermaid on front and back on back. It was really fun at first but doing 10 of them all different, started to become a real challenge.

[ShesSoCrafty]

I am a bit Anal .... But sheesh that is a lot!

[OriginalYouth]

Very creative Owl! :D

[Katxena]

There are some really great samples of backs in the tip-in art pool over on flickr. There's a mix of tip-in and chunky book pages over there, but both are great for inspiration.
page backs! (http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=backs&w=481915%40N21&m=pool)

[Meow2000]

Here is another page :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2356755194_cbd0f93315.jpg

[Linda4atc]

Katxena and Meow those are great I am still learning about chunky books ... gotta ask what is Tip-in ?

ShesSoCrafty It was my first chunky pages and I loved the idea.... but don't think I'd do it again if I'm making more than 4 or 5 ..... LOL ...

Here is link to my mermaids my mermaids done front and back (http://www.flickr.com/photos/linda4atc/) on flickr

[Katxena]

Katxena and Meow those are great I am still learning about chunky books ... gotta ask what is Tip-in ?

A tip in is a page you add to an existing book. You know those cards that are inserted into the binding of magazines that you can use to subscribe? Those are tip-ins. They are made after the rest of the magazine is set, and then they are "tipped" into the magazine before it is bound.

In the art world, a tip-in is a page you make and add to a journal or altered book.

[Katxena]

I just started a supply swap for fibers to use in altered art. Although you won't get returns in time to use them in this swap, you might want to check it out if you've got the chunky bug: Fiber Lovers Swap (http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/showthread.php?p=61962#post61962)

[Katxena]

I received pages today from art4mysanity!

[rocketwoman]

i just finished 3 of my pages. yeah! what fun, hope they are okay. i'm off to make the rest

[Katxena]

Lovely cards rocketwoman -- I like the one with the rockclimber heading up the birdhouse. I'm having so much fun with this swap -- I love being able to make 4 pages! :)

[ShesSoCrafty]

I'm trying to figure out how you would go about making 10 or 15 pages for a chunky swap! I love doing them and I guess as I get more comfortable I'd be able to do that, but for now four is really Great!!! Thanks Katxena for shooting me the link for the card backs!
OY thanks! I was trying to figure out how to use these last few beat up half dog eaten peacock feathers and I put two together and they just looked like owl eyes!!!

[Linda4atc]

ShesSoClever errr I mean Crafty ... your peacock feather Owl is wonderful!!!

[Katxena]

I'm trying to figure out how you would go about making 10 or 15 pages for a chunky swap! I love doing them and I guess as I get more comfortable I'd be able to do that, but for now four is really Great!!!

I have to have a long time to work, and I do them in batches -- 4 this week, 4 more in 2 weeks, and then the final ones after that. I can't sit down and do a whole mess of them in one go. It gets boring for me.

I was inspired to do 4 pages at a time by LisaVollroth -- she's doing chunky swaps that way on a Flickr group I'm in. I think it's nice to have the option to do it either way.

[OriginalYouth]

I'm going to work on mine today while the site is down! :D

[Katxena]

Here's a WIP for this swap. It's not done yet, but I'm pleased with how it is shaping up. I wrote "Tether your demons and create" on the back.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2354450301_54d8e7dd49_m.jpg

[Asena]

COOL! :swoon:

Is anyone making an extra page for themselves? Just curious...

[ElectaBlue]

I ALWAYS make an extra page for myself (or two...or three) that way I can go through and pick the best ones to send in.

[Katxena]

I make extras too. I figure the page I make will be the cover, or sometimes I make a page backwards or two-sided to serve as the back cover. :)

[TheRoseCottage]

I would love to join this swap. Thanks

[Katxena]

Welcome TheRoseCottage! :)

[ilmsykma]

I finished two of my pages!!

[Asena]

Yikes, you guys - mine are still just in my head! I haven't even stretched my w/c paper yet... :eek: Not only that, but it's kinda intimidating to see everyone's fab work.

[Linda4atc]

Asena I don't know if mine will intimidate ....:embarrassed: :skeptical:... but I want to share :yes: :wub:
3122 antique page

3123 back antique page

3124 Purple and blue page

3125 back

3126Turquoise page (back is like others)

I couldn't get them to link from my Gallery, sigh

[ilmsykma]

those are great! i especially love the antique page, there's just something about lace...

[Linda4atc]

I like the lace too but it's not very chunky and I don't have the cash to go to the Fabric store, really thought about it though. The two yarns came out of the stash I have for an afgan I'm knitting, LOL now I'll probably end up 5" short when I need get to the end. sigh :laugh:

[amyfaerie]

katxena, mine are going postal today . . . i'll have a few uploaded to flickr over the weekend. :cute:

I had a vintage "children's crafts" book from the 1960s; the photos are from there.

i'm excited about these--i love the idea of just trading four!

(there's an extra for you--but you better keep your favorite!)

[Katxena]

Lovely pages Linda4ATC -- I like how soft they are.

Amyfaerie, I'll let you know when your pages have arrived! :)

[ElectaBlue]

I have mine finished and will mail them next week. You can get a sneak peak at them in my gallery: http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/index.php?u=239

[Katxena]

Gorgeous pages ElectaBlue! Thanks for sharing them.

[knesi07]

i love all these pages...working on mine right now!

[Katxena]

I received pages from detephoto today -- WOW! that's all I have to say. These are cool pages. :)

[rocketwoman]

got my pages done, and an extra one for our lovely host.
thanks for a fun swap

[Katxena]

Great pages! Thanks for the host page! :)

[ilmsykma]

rocketwoman, i love that heart page! it's adorable!

[ShesSoCrafty]

I finally discounted the first page I did... I've found that it wasn't a me style... I think the chunkies have helped me find myself so to speak and I love that... I'm going for overall quirkiness... and I think I've found that!! I don't usually stick to a theme... I go kinda random so I don't get bored... These are two I did while out of town that I really like... I think I'm ready to post!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2371285531_8b6fcd8dac_m.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/2371285385_fea1300abb_m.jpg
I really love this swap I can't say enough about it! Everyone's work is fantastic! I'm so glad I tried this!!!

[Katxena]

ShesSoCrafty, these pages are really great too. I love all the fibers. :)

[Linda4atc]

I agree this is fun and it's going to be fun to see all theese cool pages up close

[corrie04]

Here are my pages (including a hostess one). The fibers look more "vibrant" in the scan, but IRL the fibers blend better with the actual colors on the page.

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=6871&w=s, http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=6872&w=s, http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=6873&w=s, http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=6874&w=s, http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=6875&w=s

Page back (3x3 so there will be a border of color around it)

[OriginalYouth]

Cool pages Corrie!

[Katxena]

I second OY, those pages are awesome Corrie! I love the stencil you used! :) Thank you for the extra page.

[knesi07]

wonderful pages corrie..love the colors!

[corrie04]

Thanks for the kudos everyone! :)

[grrrdjules]

Well, since I'm almost caught up on swaps... can I play too?

[Katxena]

Sure thing grrrdjules -- welcome aboard the creative life chunky page express! :)

[corrie04]

My pages will be in tomorrow's mail.

[Katxena]

I received pages today from meow2000 and amyfaerie. Both sets of pages are fun interpretations of this theme. Thank you both for the extras.

[native killette]

I'd like to join please. =]

[Katxena]

Awesome! Glad to have you native killette!

[babbetto]

I'm a huge Babbetto fan! I'm so glad she's at ATCSforALL now - I've admired her Flickr gallery for quite some time. Woohoo!:notworthy:

Wow! Thanks! :cute:

I've got mine all planned out so I know exactly what I want to do now all I have to do is "do it"
Must find more time in the day for play :eek:

[Asena]

Here are mine. :)

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7196&w=s http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7197&w=s http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7198&w=s http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7199&w=s http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7200&w=s

I used watercolor, resin alpha tiles, paint pens, fibers, and colored pencil on the backs. The backs all have art-related quotations.

I should be able to get these and my fibers for that swap in the mail tomorrow.

[Katxena]

Whoa! Those are so colorful! I love them!

[grrrdjules]

Okay, it's my first so be nice!
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7201&w=o
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7202&w=o
So that's the front and back... do I pass? Can you guess what "creative juice PM" will be?

[Katxena]

Grrrdjules, that page is so much fun! My PM creative juice tonight is hard boiled eggs and steamed brocolli. :)

[rocketwoman]

grrdjules - that is great! Wow!

[art4mysanity]

Oh man, those pages from Grrrdjules and Asena are amazing!

[ElectaBlue]

Mine are on there way to you! I had great fun making them.

[Katxena]

Thanks for the heads up! I'll let you know when they arrive.

[amyfaerie]

too cool, jules! :D

i'm glad mine are there, katxena! :D

[stormarela]

I cannot resist another second,,, I've seen way way wayyy too many incredible pages... SIGN ME UP, PLEASE.... :D

[amyfaerie]

yay, stormarela! :D

[Linda4atc]

Asena Beautiful pages! I left you a rep hug to. Grrrdjules it wouldn't let me leave you a rep hug right now but your page is so unique in style, I love it. Great job everyone this is going to be so much fun.

[Meow2000]

some many great pages :cute:

[Katxena]

Welcome to the party stormarela! :)

[grrrdjules]

So help me you have me hooked now!
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7338&w=o
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7339&w=o

[OriginalYouth]

Oh, Juli, just wait until you have a fat stack in your hands from other artists, then you will REALLLLLY be hooked! Great work! I love the 'i scream for ice cream' line.

[KatieV]

Ooooh, Juli, what a lovely party hat you've got there!! Beautiful page! Your backside is awesome too ;)

[grrrdjules]

Why thank you so much, I work hard on my back side - dang squats in exercise class!:arghh:

[Asena]

Oh, Juli, just wait until you have a fat stack in your hands from other artists, then you will REALLLLLY be hooked!

But... but... I don't really need another addiction... do I?! :err: Oh dear. Well, I did quit smoking.

[grrrdjules]

Please stay addicted to these - I need a page from you!

[Asena]

ME?! Ha! I was thinking the same thing 'bout you! :D Ooh, and from her, and her, and... *writing mental list*

[Katxena]

Awesome PM page Juli! I love them both!

[Linda4atc]

Me too!

[ElectaBlue]

They ARE fantastic. I especially like the little touches, like the library piece on the front and the "quiet now" comment on the back. That is just so perfect and so subtle. I love having anything with library on it, working in a library and all.

I am already addicted, so it is too late for me.:goofy:

[knesi07]

grrrdjules-
love your pages...hope i get one! gotta finish my pages first though...hahaha

[Kim]

New to all of this but would love to do this chunky swap.:jimlad:

[Katxena]

Welcome Kim! PM me if you have any questions about how this swap (or anything else) works.

[Katxena]

I received awesome pages today from Electablue & Corrie04. All the pages are amazing. Thanks so much for the extras! :)

[1orange]

I am very sorry but I am going to have to withdraw from this swap, and i am very sorry because it's just that i will not get my trade to you before the deadline. Hope this does not cause too many problems for the hostess. Sorry.

[knesi07]

here are my pages; just have to add the chunky part:

[Asena]

WOW! Those are really colorful! :D

[OriginalYouth]

I LOVE the first 2!

[grrrdjules]

I LOVE the boat one! Great job on them all.

[ilmsykma]

those are so cute!

[knesi07]

thanks everyone!

[Katxena]

Great pages kneisi07!!!

[Linda4atc]

And I call dibs on the dragon! LOL Great cards knesi07

[art4mysanity]

Knesi07, those are great - I hope I get the boat too - Juli and I will have to arm wrestle for that one.;)

[knesi07]

you gals are too funny...now now no fighting! LOL

[Linda4atc]

Nope no fighting just bribes to the host mom ... LOL .... just kidding

[Katxena]

Ha! I'm not open to bribes, but I do note preferences and refer to them when I swap out the returns. I can't make any promises though!

[Linda4atc]

blush :embarrassed:

[knesi07]

ok, i chunkified my pages. will go postal either tomorrow (late afternoon) or tuesday am. thanks for pulling this together kristie...can't wait for the returns. btw, did i mention that i liked....... hehehe

[corrie04]

Well, since I referred Knesi07 to this website in the first place, I think I should have first pick! *LOL*

Seriously, though... Awesome work, Kathy! I can't wait to see what they look like "chunkified". *hugs*

[knesi07]

oh corrie....since you did refer me, i'll make you one ...which is your favorite?

[grrrdjules]

Well, my thinking is that art4mysanity will have her eardrums blasted out from the Pearl Jam concert OR be totally oblivious with her ipod so loud that I can swoop in and score that boat page! Can you hear me Mireya? No, I didn't think so... heeheehee

[art4mysanity]

Ha! I have amazing recovery skills and I'll be able to hear fine within....okay, it'll be a couple of days. I'm licked.:unsure:

[grrrdjules]

Wooohooo, I'm finished!
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=8116&w=ohttp://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=8117&w=o
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7738&w=ohttp://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=7737&w=o

[Asena]

OMG - those are so FUN! :biglaugh:

My DD would kill me if I took off with her butterflies or fish, tho - she has quite the ménagerie of plastic creatures. I don't think she has lizards... a few aligators... Clearly I need to pay more attention when I'm out shopping for supplies!

[knesi07]

WOW juli! your chunkies are so cool! those are a great idea...btw great pages too!:wideeyed:

[corrie04]

Everyone's pages are just absolutely amazing. I wish I could have a copy of every single page from everyone!!!

[grrrdjules]

OMG - those are so FUN! :biglaugh:

My DD would kill me if I took off with her butterflies or fish, tho - she has quite the ménagerie of plastic creatures. I don't think she has lizards... a few aligators... Clearly I need to pay more attention when I'm out shopping for supplies!
Sad, but I have baskets of plastic and rubber animals and food and other weird bits that my kids are not allowed to play with - mummy's toys! I used to do big canvases with all kinds of goodies attached. I guess they'd be "chunky paintings"! :jiggy::goofy::yes::jiggy::goofy::yes:

[Katxena]

Great chunky pages arrived today from Rocketwoman! Thank you for the extra.

I haven't kept up on commenting, I have a bad cold -- I love the pages that have been posted lately. Keep up the good work everyone! :)

[KatieV]

OOOoooooOooh, Juli, what gorgeous pages!!

Katxena -- hope you're feeling better soon.

[Asena]

I used to do big canvases with all kinds of goodies attached. I guess they'd be "chunky paintings"!

I'd love to see pictures of those! Do you have them posted online anywhere?

I haven't kept up on commenting, I have a bad cold

Oh dear - seems like everyone's being hit with it. My DD is going back to school today after her cold, and DH is finally back on his feet. FEEL BETTER SOON! <-- green for healing dontchaknow

[Katxena]

Thanks for the good wishes. I am feeling better today.

[knesi07]

grrrdjules-
i'd also like to see a photo or two of the "chunky paintings!"
i was in target today and guess what i found in the $1 bin? little plastic garden bugs...bought some, just in case i need to put one or two on a chunky page in the future!

[grrrdjules]

YES! I have you buying bugs! I had all the paintings on my web site and I took it all down last week and am doing a new site. I look at that older stuff now and while I still like it: I've moved on. I did have fun tho! I'll see what I can find and put in my flickr. Thanks guys!

[grrrdjules]

Okay, I lied... not quite finished. Must include a hostess gift.
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=8285&w=o
Still need to add collage bits to read "creativity? somebody has to do it"
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=8286&w=o
and that's it!!! I'm ready to ship them out.

[Katxena]

Oh, I love it! Thanks so much! :)

[grrrdjules]

Okay, you folks asked for it http://flickr.com/photos/66857439@N00/2399873542/ old stuff!

[knesi07]

juli-
the paintings are great! love the humor and did i spot barbie boots on one?
i also like your last chunky page for the hostess with the mostess! what are you using to draw with and on? are you using gel pens on cardstock?

[KatieV]

Loving the chunkiness on this thread! Here are my pages so far, sans chunk at the moment:

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=8322&w=s (http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=8322)

[alteredmommy]

I'm loving all the cool pages everyone is posting here! Mine are finally done and should be going out tomorrow. Heres a little peek....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2399492965_6f01f98536_t.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/2400325796_44494c0514_t.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2036/2399492839_941312c47f_t.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2400325978_414cddf0ab_t.jpg

[Katxena]

Oooooo! Pretty pages KatieV and Alteredmommy! I can't wait to see them in person! :)

[Asena]

Katxena, you lucky dog! For a few days you get to have all of them in your hot little hands and see them all in person! :cute:

[Katxena]

That's the best part of hosting. It's a privilege to see all the art together in one spot.

[ilmsykma]

i've been watching everyone posting their pictures and i'm getting really excited. these are all great pages!

[knesi07]

i love all the pages too! glad i'm in a swap. it would be too hard if i had to pick out 4 from all these great choices!

[grrrdjules]

juli-
the paintings are great! love the humor and did i spot barbie boots on one?
i also like your last chunky page for the hostess with the mostess! what are you using to draw with and on? are you using gel pens on cardstock?
Oh yeck, I use everything! Nail polish, coloured pencil, markers, gel pens... The blotches were made with bingo dabbers! Or is it dobbers? The fronts are card stock and the backs are basic padding board from graph paper pads.

[Linda4atc]

Ok I posted my first three pages on post #145 here are three more I just have to chunk. I'll keep one of these and the extra (of any I send in) will be the hostess thank you gift.

Link to my gallery for a better look http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/index.php?u=259
3681 3682 3683
PS After seeing this, I just did a little fix on the middle one. It was to washed out. I think it's better now.

[Katxena]

These are very cool. What a great idea for the swap!

[knesi07]

linda- very cool pages...very picassoish...is that a word? oh well, is now...sounds better than cubism

[Katxena]

knesi07, your pages arrived today! They are even nicer in person than in pictures! :)

[grrrdjules]

So there is probably an FAQ somewhere but I'm lazy - do I just ship my pages together in a bubble envelope? Do you bag them individually in a ziploc? What's the skinny on the chunkies? Inquiring mind wants to know. :unsure::jiggy:

[jetleg]

Asena...your chunky pages are just amazing...everyone has done such a wonderful job. i should have something to post here, real soon....

[knesi07]

ok, maybe i'm behind the times, but juli, what is coronation street?

[OriginalYouth]

So there is probably an FAQ somewhere but I'm lazy - do I just ship my pages together in a bubble envelope? Do you bag them individually in a ziploc? What's the skinny on the chunkies? Inquiring mind wants to know. :unsure::jiggy:

Wrap fragile charms in a chunk of bubble wrap or padding, and I put each in a ziploc, so the hostess can see them to swap them out. :) That's what I do, anyway!

[Katxena]

Yep, what OY said about packing. You can also wrap them in wax paper if you don't have ziplocks on hand, but ziplocks are probably better.

I'm keeping all the pages for this swap in a bag in my closet. I keep wanting to dive into it and swim around! Everyone's work is looking so great! :)

(Don't worry, I won't really dive in!)