Chunky Houses Halloween Edition 2023; SO October 16th

Crafty Shenanigans Craft Swaps
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Partner info has been sent. :derelict_house:

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I make little changes to my spreadsheets every year and this one had a bit of an overhaul. I think I’m going to like this. Also I used Halloween colors to separate participants :orange_heart: :purple_heart:
Just commenting on silly, behind-the-scenes stuff.

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And I am loving it btw! The colors are very spirited. :ghost:

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Oh ha! Yeah, there’s the one online then I keep one on my comp as well. It’s a bit more detailed.

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Yay! Can’t wait to dive in this weekend!

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Ideas are percolating as I stalk my partners’ pinterests…

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I had to remind myself what day we send out. Little under a month from today. I love seeing how everyone makes and decorates their houses.

I have ideas, but not sure how to implement one of them.

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I just want to mention that I have a unique talent for overthinking and overcomplicating things.

Then I get SO literal. “It’s called a chunky HOUSE. It has to LOOK like a house!”

Despite these limitations, I’m making progress.

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I totally relate to this!

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You know who would be good at this? Somebody who works with paper a lot!

I’m raiding my fabric stash and kitchen for materials…

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I made headway today on finding my craftroom again! I knew it was ther somewhere under all the boxes and fabric and stuff. I found the floor and can now get to my counter. But I have to do some more excavating to find the top of it. Then I can start making some spooky chunky houses.

I still get stuck on “chunky”. I want to start with a chunk of wood. But I do love the fact that you can mail these little gems.

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I worked on one all day today and just finished it! I love it. Going to sketch out ideas for the second!

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You can totally envelope something sturdy with fabric, if that is an easier medium for you!

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I’m happy so far. I suppose I could do a scrappy quilty house if I get stuck…

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I’m having my usual post-project doubt. How chunky is TOO chunky? If I want to send with some extra padding in a large mailer (or :dizzy_face: a small box) will that anger the swap gods? :joy::clown_face::upside_down_face:

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Haha, that’s totally fine. I usually send mine in padded mailers.

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I’ve received very thin ones and very thick ones, and ones with 3D embellishments. One was a 3/4" piece of wood. So yeah, go for it.

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I just slapped myself… :laughing:

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Carol is right. There has been all sorts of houses received. “Houses” is a loose term, it’s more like “choose your own adventure” within the guidelines of 5x7 and your partner’s Q.

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Thanks, y’all! In that case, I’m feeling great about this project. :smiley:

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