STS (Shop the Swap) 2025 Fall Market Discussion

Your traditional art would be a great addition to your shop! :purple_heart:

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Thanks. I have the painted Cryptid and monster that will go in there. I might think of something else, too. I haven’t sat down and drawn in a bit.

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I’m not going to be able to participate this year, but so excited to see new folks jumping in!

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We’ll miss you being in the swap!

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Darn it. Maybe next year?!

Yup, hoping for next year! This year was just a bad combo of new job (back in person after years of remote), personal life stuff and a trip right in the middle of the time slot.

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Since my sewing machine will be MIA for a couple of (three!) weeks. I am switching gears a little. Can I get a couple of favorite animals besides cats? All my ideas are cats, cats, cats. Thanks in advance.

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What about…bigger cats? :grin: Personally I love snow leopards!

https://a-z-animals.com/animals/lists/most-popular-animals/

I also found a more “official” list. How official can it be when octopus isn’t on it?? :rofl:

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I’m a sucker for flamingos and crows and cows.

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I love those little magnets you used to make!

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Otters, polar bears, dragons, bunnies, hawks, snakes, moths, octopi, highland cows, puppies…

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I was thinking about signing up but I’ll also need to skip this year.

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Pallas cat! I’m not sure they are actually bigger in size :face_with_hand_over_mouth:

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Awww, sad to hear that. Will miss you!

I sure love it when there’s a wide variety in the shops.

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Ever since I mentioned joining, I’ve been working on a special project specifically for STS. I still don’t have a completed version yet, but I’m excited about it and hope you all will be too!

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Oooooo a mystery project. I’m excited!

I have lots of things, but most of them still need finishing work, a soapy rag cleaning, air dry, lint roll and then photos.

I like to do the finishing at my work table and that room is hot as hell right now. I also hate finishing and photos so there’s a good chance I’m just avoiding it.

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Boy, do I know how this goes!

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I feel like my shop this year is going to be 99% card sets. I just finished 3 more. Which isn’t a terrible thing, I suppose, because I can always use them if no one wants them. I’ll get pics of my fancy, schmancy cards tomorrow.

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I’m more of a dog person, specifically doberman since my Roci is one.

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Been really busy lately and even though I have enough to open my shop, I’m trying to brainstorm different things to make. I know with the holidays right around the corner, maybe some Christmas or New Year’s theme craft maybe a good fit.

Does anyone use this swap to complete their Christmas shopping list? I’m up for any suggestions. Already have several the pencil/pen pouches made.

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