CGOI 12 Days of christmas series #1

Fill your stocking paper craft version: I have seen similar swaps to this on bot (fill your stockings ones) and I thought how fun would it be to do a paper craft version! There will be a total of 12 of these swaps. Two swaps at the beginning and end of the months leading up to and December. So at the end if you join in everyone you will have fun 12 things to open when it comes time. Kind of like a 12 days of Christmas  So the basics of this swap is to get a fun little stocking full of paper craft goodies or a random set or selection of embellishments made from your crafty friends! For the most part this swap will be senders choice of what to send; however I may decide to add a fun creative twist for some of these swaps. I’ll list some ideas of what you can make or send. Important: You do not have to join in every swap in this series to take part, however the more you join the more fun you have to open on Christmas Eve or day! Rules:  For every swap have fun wrapping your item. This does not need to be wrapping paper. For example if it is a pl warp it in an envelope and place it in a bigger envelope to send. If you want to use wrapping paper that is your choice, but have fun and try and get creative with your wrapping!

 Important and must follow for rating. Please attach a label with your name and swap name on the outside of the wrapping that is easily visible so your partner can give you a timely rating. You may feel free include an extra little note inside.

Required twist: OK first swap fun! Please include your idea of a “stocking” that your partner can continue to fill with their goodies. This can be store bought or you can have fun making one! Plus send one paper crafting item from the list or something that you choose on your own to make that is their first item to fill the stocking!

Ideas: Pocket letter, mini pocket letter, flipbooks, happy mail loaded envelopes, homemade envelopes, embellishment boxes, handmade altered items, blank notecards, tags, atcs, stamped images, or anything you want to make that is paper crafted or craft made in general.

I think you ladies get the idea. The point of the swap is to just have fun and let those creative juices flow!

For a recap the only requirements: pay attention to see if there’s any required fun twist for the swap, like this month’s fun stocking! Plus the one packaged/wrapped handmade item with a label on the outside with swap name and your bot id, so your partner can get rated once the swap is received. Also it is not required to send Christmas specified projects but if you have the items go for it!

A little tip: I plan on keeping a piece of paper of who I get for what swap # and what I send them so if I were to get them again I could know to send them something different. (not requirement to keep track)

**Instagram rule: The receiver should post and tag the senders username in post after receiving the swap. The sender can post on their own Instagram only after the receiver has posted as to avoid spoilers. Any questions please pm one of the group founders.

Rating: Don't forget to rate :) rate a 5 if it meets requirements give it a heart if it was special to you, if for some reason you do not get the swap or it doesn't meet requirements please remember communication is key before you rate :) Have fun and enjoy.

It will be fun to see everyones final posted Instagram photo!