February is for Matryoshkas!

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Swap Coordinator:	rngstgstll (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges Themed Dolls
Number of people in swap:	8
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	January 15, 2013
Date items must be sent by:	February 15, 2013
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
Matryoshkas are just so cheerful and companionable ... in the Northern climes, we can just use a little cheerful companionship in February! Make something wonderful and companionable and very ... Matryoshka for your partner! Any medium, but let's put a lot of heart into it, it is February! In order to expand the opportunities for participating in this swap, I have extended the signup and swap dates, and also will open this swap to those who wish to purchase something handmade or partially handmade that is very MATRYOSHKA to exchange. So, to summarize: Send one matryoshka creation, handmade by you or bought by you as a handmade item, to one partner. It should be something as wonderful as you can make/ find! Please include a little note or doodle (your choice) with your swap! Have a few swaps completed, great ratings or a reasonable explanation, and I will angel for this swap, but as always prefer that everyone send their swaps out -- it's more fun that way! Happy Matryoshka February! And, hey! If you have some great links for creative matryoshka dolls, post them below!

Discussion

leilx 12/20/2012 #

do you have to make it? Or if you have something matryoshkas that's purchased would it be acceptable

rngstgstll 12/20/2012 #

I'm usually all about the swapper-made swaps, but I am thinking it might be nice to open this one to non-mass-produced matryoshka things ... because I'd like everyone to be able to receive a little matryoshka joy ...

What do potential participants think about this? Handmade or partially handmade but not made by swapper OK?

jenhen 01/15/2013 #

Some links to tutorials that I found... http://sewtospeak.blogspot.com/2010/11/aprils-mini-matryoshkas.html http://andersonink.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-ampersand-9.html http://cupcakecutie1.blogspot.co.nz/2011/02/babushka-softie-doll-tutorial.html http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2011/10/matryoshka-needlecase-tutorial_28.html

fialo4ka 01/15/2013 #

:))) http://stranamasterov.ru/node/133184

fialo4ka 01/15/2013 #

http://blog.kp.ua/users/afina777/post221339566/

rngstgstll 01/15/2013 #

Thanks so much for the inspiration, jenhen and fialo4ka!

Wennie 01/18/2013 #

Many many ideas here: http://www.flickriver.com/groups/94448356@N00/pool/interesting/

rngstgstll 01/20/2013 #

Thanks, Wennie! Inspired by you all, I found a few more :)

I love the drawings on Etsy of International matryoshkas http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmyPerrotti?ref=sellerinfocount I have been watching as she adds more cultures over time ... very interesting way to take an idea and make it your own!

https://mymatryoshkalife.wordpress.com/ (I love the little matryoshka light!)

http://poppychic.blogspot.com/2011/01/matryoshka-doll-necklace.html

http://mysparkle.blogspot.com/2010/11/matryoshka-doll-ornament.html

http://www.craftbits.com/project/felt-baby-shoe-pattern-matryoshka-doll

http://www.bloomize.com/matryoshka-diy/

http://www.bloomize.com/fully-cross-stitched-matryoshka/

http://madmim.com/diy-felt-matryoshka-doll-christmas-ornaments-round-2/

... And in case you want to dress up as a matryoshka next Halloween ... http://www.costume-works.com/matryoshka.html or http://likethevodka.com/2011/10/10/matryoshka-monday-halloween-edition/

Wennie 01/23/2013 #

I finished mine yesterday and have just send it out! This was a lot of fun!

rngstgstll 02/ 1/2013 #

Glad that you enjoyed it!

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