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Re: My Dotee Doll Series -

April 10, 2009 by beadeful

Meet Ms. TeePee
Born 041009
She loves flowers of all kind. Her family is extended and are all different. Ms TeePee is of the first generation in her line and look forward to introducing the rest of her family to the world.

Re: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

April 1, 2009 by beadeful

Welcome to our NEWEST NEWBIE SWAPPER - INK2WEAR

Let's Countdown To YOUR Birthday

April 1, 2009 by beadeful

Please post the DAY and MONTH of your birth, so that we can count down to your birthday.

How does this work?
The Swap Signup will start one month before your birthday.  Member will create and make 5 items (1 for each day counting down to your birthday) for 1 partner.
The items will be based on your favorite things, and likes listed in your Swap-Bot profile.
Each item will be wrapped and numbered to be open on each day before your birthday.  Each day, the gift gets better and better. On the day of your birthday, everyone
gets the big birthday surprise.  Items may be handmade or store purchased. The entire package should cost you no more than 10 - 15$ and this should include postage.

Here's an example: 

Ex.  My birthday is 19 AUGUST.  So the swap signup and mail by date will start one month before. 
Everyone will have the 5 items from their partner by the 13th of August.  Each wrapped item will be
numbered from 14 - 19.  On Day 14 of August, each member will open a gift.  On Day 15, you'll open the wrapped
gift with the 15 on it, etc...until you get to day 19 for the big surprise.

Group Contest - at Swap Bot.com

March 23, 2009 by beadeful

I have posted the following in all of my Group Forums under the Group Contest Discussion:

In an effort to maybe increase membership and activity, I have decided to maybe run a contest.

Here it is:


You win a prize (FROM ME - WHICH WILL BE SPECIALLY MADE JUST FOR YOU) 

The winner of this prize will have 

Thought of a Swap Idea 

If not an Officer, become an Officer for their Ideal Swap 

Successfully Coordinate this Swap (set the rules etc..) from beginning to end.

If there is only one winner, then so be it. 

There may be up to 2 winners

 I will run this contest in all of my groups, so feel free to join them and participate as you wish.

There is "no" max number of swaps you may run. You could make it a marathon if you wish to.

Here are the swap-bot groups where the message is posted:

Altered B.Log Network Group

The Craft Fairers Group

Jazzy Jewelry & Beading Group

Rolling The Bead Group

Re: Sending Update

March 11, 2009 by beadeful

Here's what's going with my On The Road Again ATC as an extra.  Very Clever Stef.

A Word or two on Late Senders

March 7, 2009 by beadeful

Please be ON TIME with your Sends.  I WILL RATE a "3" automatically and with out notice for LATE SENDS (A "Late Send" = not postmarked on or by the Mail by date).

So this is my advance NOTICE to all the LATE SENDERS of Swap-Bot.

NOTE: If you've PM'd me letting me know you'll be late, I will give you an additional 5 days for the package to hit my mailbox before it will be counted as late.

New Swap for Newbies Too!

March 7, 2009 by beadeful

Last day to signup/drop:	March 20, 2009
Date items must be sent by:	April 4, 2009

If you're a NEWBIE (having less than 5 snail mail swaps or No Ratings), this will be an easy swap for you. So long as you do not have a 3 or 1 Rating, join.

Seasoned Swappers are welcome so long as you have not been rated a 3 within the past 180 days or a "1" within the past 9 months (there is no exception).

This is an International Swap and You will have 2 Partners

You are to gather "8" MEDIUM to LARGE size beads (at least 6mm) and mail to each of your partners (NO PLASTIC BEADS unless your partners are okay with them otherwise, they are not allowed; Resin Beads are okay). This means, you will gather at least "16" beads, shipping 8 to each partner.

You may send ALL of the same bead type or a variety. Beads may be handmade so long as they are nicely done. Check your partners profile for their favorite colors or post your favorite colors in the comments below so your partners will know what to send or what not to send.

Easy enough. ENJOY!!!
PLEASE DO NOT JOIN IF YOU PLAN NOT TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THE SWAP

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

March 1, 2009 by beadeful

Welcome to all new members as you all trickle in.  Please let everyone else know a little something about you (something similar to your likes and dislikes at swap-bot).

Something Altered, Something You Swap

March 1, 2009 by beadeful

Last day to signup/drop:  March 15, 2009
Date items must be sent by:  March 28, 2009
Number of swap partners:  1

Description:
Thisis perfect for our Newbies to join in on the Swap Happy Fun.For all of you Alterers out there, choose your favorite thing that youlike altering, be it Journals, Bottle Caps, Magnets, Matchboxes, youname it. THE ITEM MUST BE HANDMADE BY YOU. So take your pick.

Contest Ideas At ABL

March 1, 2009 by beadeful

Post Ideas you may have that would be fun, interesting for network participation.  Must be something Altered Artsy.

Private Swaps with Beadeful

March 1, 2009 by beadeful

For management purposes, I will not do a private swap with you unless it is done via Swap-Bot.com.
If you'd like to do a private swap with me, please join the ABL Network Group at Swap-Bot (if you haven't already).
Post your swap preference and your SWAP-BOT name in a reply to this discussion.  I'm more than happy
to help you get rated so that you can participate in other swaps at the Bot.

"Handmade By You"

March 1, 2009 by beadeful

What "Newbie Swap" would you be interested in seeing in the Altered B.Log Swaps Group ?
Remember to join that group in order to participate in the Swaps.
 
Pay close attention to the requirements of the swap ad and the Sign Up / Drop By / and Mail By Dates you will be rated on your meeting the minimum requirements of the swap.
You get hearts for doing extra (i.e. adding extra stuff to the package that you send to your assigned swap partner).
NEVER EVER sign up for a swap and not drop the swap if you do not plan to follow through.  In order to remain a member of the group, you will have to maintain a rating of no lower
than 4.7 with no "1" ratings ( 1's means that you do not send your swaps).  If you receive a 3 rating (It means you did not meet the minimum swap requirements (i.e. late sending, not on theme, etc).
In order not to get booted from an ABL Swaps, you can not have a 3 rating within the last 6 months of the swap you are joining.
Once you join Swap-Bot.com, you should fill out your profile, that includes your likes and dislikes as far as favorites and not so favorite things you'd like to receive...
All items swapped will be handmade by your own hands.
The swaps for Newbies will be listed easy enough for you to get started and get rated so that you may join other swaps that do
not allow unrated or low rated newbies.

The Swappers Pledge

March 1, 2009 by beadeful

1. Rate for every swap i take part in.

2. Rate as soon as i am able to get on line after swap is
received.

3. Rate Fairly, I will only give a 1 rating if a swap hasn't
been received and that no contact has been made from the sender. I
promise to pm member first to give them the chance to resolve the
situation first.

4. I will only give a 3 if i feel that the swap didn't meet the
requirements and that the partner choose not to correct the
swap.

5. I will try and leave a message on all ratings to state what
i received and what i was happy with, even if its just a thank
you.

6. I will not use slander or badmouth anyone when given a
rating, facts is all that is needed when rating a 1.

______________________________________

Newbies to Swaps and Swap-Bot.com

March 1, 2009 by beadeful

Start a topic, ask a question, or just discuss the Newbie Swaps that you've joined or would like to see in the ABL Group at Swap-Bot.com

Re: Swap-Bot: Group Swaps

February 26, 2009 by beadeful

Swappers are to Alter one Matchbox (32ct size) and fill with 2 MiniATC's "OR" at least 6 Inchies decorated of your fondest memories.(NOTE: ATC's and Inchies are to be decorated of your fondest memories).
If more than 6 inchies or Mini ATC's will fit in your matchbox, you are encouraged to make more for hearts.
You should be graded on your effort put forth to create (a sticker on a card puts forth no effort)
and also graded on, if you've met the swap requirements (i.e. sent by, theme, etc..).
Sign up deadline:  11 Mar
Mail by deadline: 25 Mar

Swap-Bot: Group Swaps

February 26, 2009 by beadeful

Post any group swaps from swap-bot here

Re: Your Favorite Craft

February 25, 2009 by beadeful

Kim, sign up for this one at Swap-Bot in the ABL Network Group if you haven't already and then join the actual Swap.
The Sign up deadline is March 8th.

Otherwise, you will not be assigned a partner, less, not "in on" this swap.

On The Road Again - ATC

February 24, 2009 by beadeful

Signup deadline: Mar 10
Send by date: Mar 24

Create an ATC featuring the LAST State or City or "Place" that youvisited; or you may choose to feature your FAVORITE Place to visitregardless of when the last time you were there.

You'll have 1 partner and this will be an INTERNATIONAL swap
Quick rules:
*No NO-SENDS (within last 180 days - no exceptions)
*At Least a 4.8 rating
*No Ratings of "1" within last 6 months (no exceptions)
*At Least 3 Completed Snail Mail Swaps within last 90 days.
*You should be graded on your effort put forth to create (a sticker on a card puts forth no effort)
and also graded on, if you've met the swap requirements (i.e. sent by, theme, etc..)
Have Fun with this one.

Re: Altered B.Log

February 24, 2009 by beadeful

Come swap with us.  Join the Altered B.Log Group at Swap-Bot

Re: Something New to Collect and Make

February 23, 2009 by beadeful

Thanks so much Debbie, I was wondering how to make those worry dolls.  And the matchsticks will definitely help.

Something New to Collect and Make

February 22, 2009 by beadeful

Mini Worry Dolls.  Not sure if these come any bigger.  Out of all the one's I've seen, these all come in Mini.

Your Favorite Craft

February 22, 2009 by beadeful

 

Signup/Drop by:  08 March
Must be Sent by:  21 March
Description:
This is a sender choice swap. Swappers you are to create one or (for a Heart) two items that you love to create and one from your partners favorite things; be it a craft item, piece of jewelry; altered art, etc.. We know that you're creative, else you wouldn't be here swapping your stuff.
All group requirements apply (see Main Group Page).
This will be an International Swap and you will have one (1) Partner.
Let's have fun with this one.

List of Non-Senders

February 19, 2009 by beadeful

This is a List of those who've swapped at the ABL and are known for"Not Sending"/"Following Through" with a swap that they signed up for.

Members can add NO SEND SWAP PARTNERS after many efforts to communicate with swap partner and not receiving your item.

PHOTO Guidelines

February 19, 2009 by beadeful

in Photo Guidelines Theseguidelines are put in place for you to refer back to and in order tomaintain an organized and smooth flowing network. Please refer to theseguidelines if you have a question in regards to whether or not you areallowed to do a particular thing. If what you are searching for is notlisted in the guidelines or you have a question, please PM the NetworkCreator for clarification so as to prevent your membership being frozen.

• 1. All Photos will need to be approved by the Network Creator or NetAdministors prior to adding to the network.
• 2. ONLY photos of Altered Art may be added to your network blog.
• 3. You are free to add widgets and off site slide shows of your other than altered artphotos, to your network page, so long as they are NOT posted to yourblog on this network. If a Widget or slideshow for your storeadvertisements, it MUST remain on your page or you will be asked toremoved it within 12hrs. As this will interfere with the concept andformat of the network.
• 4. All Altered Art photos must not be larger than 500-h x 500-w.The size of your photos can be manually altered by changing the"height" and "width" numbers after upload, and before saving. Photoslarger than 500-h x 500-w will be subject to deletion without warning.You will be PM'd and asked to fix within 12hrs of discovery. If notfixed within the 12hrs after PM'd, the photo will be consideredunauthorized and deleted.
• 15. ** MORE GUIDELINES WILL BE ADDED AS NEEDED

Instances of Guideline violations for any of the set guidelines will result in the following actions:

• ABSOLUTELY, NO SELLING OR ADVERTISING OF SALES ARE ALLOWED ON THIS NETWORK
• 1. First instance - PM Warning
• 2. Second instance - Membership Frozen - 10 days
• 3. Third instance - Membership Frozen - 30 days
• 4. Third instance - Membership Banned

GROUP Guidelines

February 19, 2009 by beadeful

in Group Guidelines Theseguidelines are put in place for you to refer back to and in order tomaintain an organized and smooth flowing network.Please refer to these guidelines if you have a question in regards towhether or not you are allowed to do a particular thing. If what youare searching for is not listed in the guidelines or you have aquestion, please PM the Network Creator for clarification so as toprevent your membership being frozen.

SWAP GUIDE for GroupsIn order to participate in the various swaps, you must first join the group of the type of swaps you may be interest in.

• 1. Must be designated by the Network Creator as a Swap/GroupCaptain in order to request a swap be created; all unathorized swapswill be deleted without notice
• 2. To become a Swap/Group Captain, you must be a member of at least one group.
• 3. To Qualify for Group/Swap Captain, you must have been an activemember for no less than the past 10 days previous to request to becomea Captain.
• 4. A Group Captian may request another group member be made a groupcaptain via PM to the Network Creator and/or Administrators. Somelarger groups may have multiple Group Captains.
• 5. Swap participants will be able to Rate and Review Swaps and Swap Buddy
• 6. ALL GROUPS will be created by the Network Creator and will require Approval prior to the NC's creation.
• 7. Members who request a group to be created will automaticallybecome a Group Captain and will immediately be allowed to request aswap be created.
• 8. Group Photos may be posted in the groups here on the network, so long as the photos are of altered art.
• 9. If you are designated as a Group/Swap Captain, you will be able to request at anytime, a swap be created within your group.
• 10. When requesting a swap please include the Signup/Drop by andMail by Dates; the Swap Title; A Description and requirements of yourswap; and any other pertinent information. You must request via PM toBeadeful that a Swap be posted, which the Network Creator will createin the authorized format
• 11. All discussions are linked to an off site forum for posting. Please do not start a discussion here on the networkUnless you are posting Altered Art Photos. There is an off sitediscussion link for each group to post "chit-chat" discussions as wellas other than altered art photos.
• 12. Group Captains are those members who are active in swaps and show an interest in the network by adding content.
• 13. Only Members within each group can participate in that groups swaps. It is highly encouraged that you join multiple groups.
• 14. If you wish not to become a Group Captain, but would like to suggest a swap, send a PM to your Groups Captain
• ** MORE GUIDELINES TO BE ADDED SHORTLY

GO SWAP!

CLICK TO GO:
HOW TO:
Make anATC | Make a DoteeDoll | Make a Matchbox from Scratch (offsite link) |
Instances of Guideline violations for any of the set guidelines will result in the following actions:

• ABSOLUTELY, NO SELLING OR ADVERTISING OF SALES ARE ALLOWED ON THIS NETWORK
• 1. First instance - PM Warning
• 2. Second instance - Membership Frozen - 10 days
• 3. Third instance - Membership Frozen - 30 days
• 4. Third instance - Membership Banned