Topic: QC Craft Exchange :D (Read 29261 times)

Stifled Dreams · « **on:** 08 Aug 2006, 12:41 »

Chattering about on gabbly, I thought maybe it would be nice to do a craft exchange similar to the way the mix tape exchange is organized. It could be for boys and girls, with all types of crafters included in the fun - gimp, hemp, sewing, knitting, crochet, etc. I think it would be nice since we have so many crafty people on this board!

We could also possibly include art in the trade, preferably of a non-digital medium, but that would be up to you guys.

The one thing is that crafts can take a long time for people to complete, so that would have to be figured into it. But I want to know who is interested!

EDIT: I think there are a lot of people who may want to get into this who don't craft, so we can be lenient. For instance, maybe you could write a song or something. They taught me in kindergarten not to exclude people. c:

Kai · « **Reply #1 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 13:00 »

I am totally in for this! I just have to think of what I would do.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #2 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 13:01 »

I would love to do this but I can't think of anything to make that I would want to like show off

Lines · « **Reply #3 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 13:03 »

i will do it!

Misereatur · « **Reply #4 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 13:04 »

I'm more interested in a QC art exchang. Sending people art that does'nt have to be QC related sounds more interesting to me.

Peet · « **Reply #5 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 13:30 »

If anyone would like a little painted toy soldier I can oblige.

Stifled Dreams · « **Reply #6 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 16:00 »

Mis, it doesn't have to be QC related. The "QC" in the name is more referring to the community as a whole. And although the idea of an exchange that is purely for art is cool, this is... for crafts, mostly. Ehh.

But I'm glad it sounds good to you guys! I will work out little details when I'm sure that we have enough people.

Verergoca · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 16:50 »

Quote from: Astaldo

If anyone would like a little painted toy soldier I can oblige.

W00t, Im not the only one!

redglasscurls · « **Reply #8 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 18:30 »

Yay absolutely! I was going to set up a thread like this but Ally beat me:D
I am all for the knitting awsome hats, definitely count me in

KibBen · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 18:31 »

I'm 100% in favour. I could do a little painting!

I love giving people artwork.

Kai · « **Reply #10 on:** 08 Aug 2006, 19:22 »

Can I do shirts? I can make some hella neat stencils.

Spinless · « **Reply #11 on:** 09 Aug 2006, 14:02 »

Count me in. Double in.
I already know what I want to make too.
And how I'm going to make it.
It'll take a while.
It'll be insanely personal.

I hope you'll pass it onto your kids whoever gets it. And then they your grand kids.

Tokuma · « **Reply #12 on:** 09 Aug 2006, 21:20 »

Sounds like lots of fun. Id love to do this, it would be a great excuse for me to bust out the soldering iron.

Lines · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 07:02 »

hooray for soldering irons!

i think i'll also knit someone an awesome hat.

Lise · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 11:16 »

Knitting takes a lot of time and yarns at my local yarn store are totally expensive

, so I only give out knitted gifts to myself (hah!) or close friends.

But if an EXCHANGE is involved than there is no better person to appreciate it than I and other knitters

(we know how much work goes into each item).

I think it's a great idea!

Misereatur · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 12:00 »

Godamnit I cant make anything.

Lines · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 13:42 »

can you make...pie?

Lise · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 13:49 »

MM I <3 PIE. half of the time my away message for AIM says "BRB PIE".

I would accept that as an alternative to a knitted gift

.

PS: When are we going get this thing ssttarttteddd?

StupidityKills · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 13:50 »

I'll do it! I can make jewellery bits, paint tshirts and make stuffed ugly toys.

Stifled Dreams · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 14:27 »

Quote from: Lise

PS: When are we going get this thing ssttarttteddd?

Let me get my shit together (list of guidelines, etc.) which will take like a day and then we'll start. <3

Misereatur · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 15:12 »

Quote from: iamyourpirate

can you make...pie?

No. I'm not good with crafts. Any of them.
I still think this is an awsome idea, though.

Lise · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 15:13 »

Aw, Misereatur, I'll send you something just because you voted "Blafglulablah" on Ally's poll <3.

It shows that you care!

PS: Ally i'm so excited <3, thanks for putting it all together! This will give me the excuse to try out a new hat pattern.

Misereatur · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 15:21 »

I.. I did'nt.

Will you still send me something?

Actually, now that I think about it, I could send someone a print of one of my photos. But I dont think that counts as crafts.

Stifled Dreams · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 Aug 2006, 15:31 »

Mis, I've got an idea - Julia wants to send people things but last time I spoke to her, she said she didn't want anything in return. We'll work something out, don't sweat it.

Spinless · « **Reply #24 on:** 11 Aug 2006, 12:33 »

Can I request a scarf? I do need a cool scarf.

Lines · « **Reply #25 on:** 11 Aug 2006, 12:51 »

fo' sho', if i end up your partner, i'll make you a nifftyawesome scarf. (edited my crappy spelling.)

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #26 on:** 11 Aug 2006, 13:13 »

i'm definitely down for this idea. although at the present time i have no idea what i could make.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #27 on:** 13 Aug 2006, 19:56 »

sounds awesome! i'll probably knit.. something..

KibBen · « **Reply #28 on:** 13 Aug 2006, 22:15 »

So... I assume this is a go?

I think it would be cool if we could set it so that all craft/artings are to be completed and in the mail (or whatever) before Christmas. It'd be like a gift exchange, but *better*.

ruyi · « **Reply #29 on:** 13 Aug 2006, 23:27 »

i like this idea, but i can't really make cool things! i can write poems though! i've only written one for hairy joe bob so far though, so he is my only reference. (on this forum i mean.)

redglasscurls · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 Aug 2006, 08:14 »

I am about half way through hats for kai and e.spaceman! Yay for productivity!

Tokuma · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 Aug 2006, 08:16 »

This is for those people who have said that they are not creative, or dont know what to make. I use these websites for weekend projects, or to find things to make when I am bored. Both are really great and have really cool stuff.

http://www.instructables.com/
http://www.diyhappy.com/

edit: I don't work for either site, I just thought that these links might be useful.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #32 on:** 14 Aug 2006, 08:20 »

so how is this going to work? like a semi-secret santa, or what?

Filk · « **Reply #33 on:** 14 Aug 2006, 10:28 »

Totally love the idea, but totally don't know what to make.

Tokuma, do you have any interesting ideas for electronics? Most of my projects have been work related, i don't think anyone would find a ramp generator for hydraulic proportional valve interesting :/

Alternatively i can do crappy painting/artwork.

Tokuma · « **Reply #34 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 11:35 »

Filk check your PMs

Also, just out of curiosity, will there be a deadline that people have to sign up before?

Lines · « **Reply #35 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 12:59 »

yeah. are we doing this like the mixtape thing? i'd like to start making something, but i don't know what to make as i don't know who i should make it for...

Stifled Dreams · « **Reply #36 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 14:09 »

OKAY I'VE BEEN SORTING THIS OUT IN MY HEAD:

Here are my basic guidelines, which won't be cemented without some input. Then we can figure out who is definitely in, and we'll work on dates.
1. You can request a partner, but if you don't then I will put you with someone randomly or based on what you can make and what they want.
2. There will be a timeline that looks something like this:
Day whatever: Deadline for signing up.
Day something: Partners are given.
Day something-else: Crafts should be finished (except in certain cases).
Day another-thing: Crafts should be sent. I like KibBen's idea, we should aim for right before the holiday season if possible.
Just so it moves along and all.
3. Just remember to use discretion. As in, don't send someone a plaster cast of a penis or whatever.

That's all I can think of.Anything that needs to be added?

Kai · « **Reply #37 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 14:14 »

Now I have to make a stencil that does not involve a penis

shit

I was all set to go and everthing

KharBevNor · « **Reply #38 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 15:33 »

I would probably sign up to this and do a picture of some sort, but I probably wouldn't get anything I'd really like in return, so I won't, unless anyone who could send me something awesome would like to pair with me.

I will also pair with anyone who will make me a kilt.

Spinless · « **Reply #39 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 16:21 »

Since we're posting spoilers, I guess my idea is 'almost a book'.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #40 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 16:45 »

Well, I have finished both hats for Kai and E.Spaceman, but if we are going to do partner deals then I'm perfectly willing to sign up and have these just be for fun:) They can PM me where they'd like them sent:)

Lines · « **Reply #41 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 18:44 »

i can knit something for whoever wants something knit. scarf, hat, mittens, whatev. maybe all three if i like you. because matching sets are sometimes cool. ^_^

thelightguy · « **Reply #42 on:** 15 Aug 2006, 23:25 »

I can do a decent amount of woodworking/industrial design stuff... anyone want a wooden iPod dock?

In other words... sure, I'm in.

chupones · « **Reply #43 on:** 17 Aug 2006, 17:19 »

I'm not sure if Red's making me a hat or not, but I dig scarves! Unfortunately, I can't offer much to barter, craft-wise. But if you like movies, we can talk.

est · « **Reply #44 on:** 17 Aug 2006, 19:16 »

I am interested in this, but I can't really do anything crafty. When is the cutoff time for this? I'll let Heather know about it, also. She might be interested!

KibBen · « **Reply #45 on:** 17 Aug 2006, 22:16 »

I don't get the people who are saying they wouldn't get anything they'd like, so they won't pair with a person unless they'll give them something cool. That's not the point of it, I think. I was under the assumption that this would be a randomly picked thing, a chance for people to share their best efforts and have them appreciated as such.

jmrz · « **Reply #46 on:** 18 Aug 2006, 00:37 »

I am so in on this!

REQUEST: CAN I PLEASE HAVE LISE AS A PARTNER PLEASE?!

Lise · « **Reply #47 on:** 18 Aug 2006, 11:54 »

OMG PRINCYYYY <3!!!!

When I read that comment I got this big stupid grin on my face and started rocking back and forth in my chair so hard I could've fell over and died

.

YAYYYYYY!!!!!

PS: besides Princy, I'd also like to do small projects on the side for other qc'ers (not necessarily for an exchange), I just think Ally's idea's so great

, SPREAD THE QC LOVE!!

PPS: Princy I'm so going to knit you all sorts of warm things so you'll be nice and sweaty on your Australian christmas <3.

This would also be a good excuse to try out that bikini pattern I found.... WINK WINK.

TheMike · « **Reply #48 on:** 18 Aug 2006, 12:46 »

can someone make me mittens? i don't know if that is something that is easy to make, but i can never find me some good winter mittens.

i could make some kind of drawing or cut-paper design or something, i would put a lot of work into so it wouldn't be an unfair exchange.

Verergoca · « **Reply #49 on:** 18 Aug 2006, 12:50 »

Hmm...

I actually came up with an interesting idea! And something I should be able to actually do without to much troubles as well!

Will need time for it though, so uhm, put me on the list and stuff.

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Stifled Dreams

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StupidityKills

Stifled Dreams

Stifled Dreams

Spinless

Filk

Stifled Dreams

Spinless

TheMike