Doodle-a-Day #2

I have a question... Should the paper be flat when we send it, or can it be folded...or cut into individual days or weeks?

@Leashah The sheet must be flat; do not cut into days or weeks.

My printer is on the fritz, is it possible to draw up a table or must it be with the supplied template?

The sheet has to be flat - it can't be folded? Why is that?

I ask because sending that resriction changes a 44 cent envelope into a flat/large envelope and doubles the postage domestically (although it only increases it by ~25c internationally - a bargain for a change!). Also, because I've been carrying around the sheet for swap #1 in a folded condition!

@camelsamba Yes, it can definitely be folded. I was referring to the fact that the boxes are not to be cut into days and/or weeks (i.e. like loose stickers). I hope that clears it up.

I don't really understand... It says that we have 5 days to send after partners are assigned. But isn't the partners assigned in march when the sign up deadline is? Or are partners assigned later and if so, when?

Thanks, @StickerLady :)

I think you need to edit the send-by date to April 20?

@effiG I'd rather the sheet be printed out. Is there a library or some place nearby where you can print it? If not, you can draw up a table but make sure each box measures 1.5x1.5. Later, you can pm your partner and explain your situation.

@gewalli The partners will be assigned March 15. That's when you start doodling for 30 days until April 15. You have five days to send out the completed sheet.

@TC Thanks for pointing out the discrepancy.

This is a really fun idea! Question: do the days have to be drawings? Can we add fabrics, yarns or things like that along with the drawings?

@institches No 'additions' for this one. Just drawings.

Oh this is so much fun. Am a newbie so please tolerate a couple of clarification questions: 1. So its ok to fold up the sheets (say along the grid lines) to fit into a standard postal envelope? 2. Include an object or symbol means? 3. Is it possible to share a completed sheet u made/received, i would love to see, so that i know what am doing. Thanks in advance. Cheers!

@Chinnu Answers:

1. Yes, folded on/between the grid lines to fit inside an envelope.
2. It must include objects or symbols like lightning bolts, circles, triangles, houses...
3. I'll upload it shortly...

Thanks a lot and am all game for this. Am traveling between 14/04 till 24/04....i will have to try my best to post it before the deadline. Am eagerly waiting to see the doodle sheet you upload. Cheers!!

Is it okay if I don't mark the dates on the sheet and just fill the squares in? I've a little bit of OCD and it just looks neater without it to me.

@KristinaLynn Sure, just make sure there's 30 squares filled in.

thank you, kindly!

Would it be ok to doodle in the spaces between the boxes?

@LizzyJo An intriguing question and a definite answer: absolutely! Thanks for bringing it up.

@ StickerLady, I understand it takes efforts to post a picture of a finished page. How about you look at a couple of my doodled ATCs on flickr and lemme know if it stands up the expectations here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakshmianand11/5505733333/

Am all set for the swap...but just confirming as i don't want to disappoint my partner. Thanks in advance.

@Chinnu Oh my gosh! Yes, if you'd like to do them like that, go for it! Mine were so basic and juvenile compared to those I've seen so far .

I'm going to sign up but I really hope my partner doesn't fold the sheet. I don't understand why people would want to devalue or mess up their work for the sake of a few extra cents or pennies depending where you are. I'm not in anyway demanding this, just asking. I won't fold mine even though it's coming from U.K.

I feel like I'm going crazy... I know I clicked on the link for the doodle boxes before, but now I can't find it... Am I just blind today?

@meej same here!

Host has posted this on her other 30-Day doodle swap:
"NOTE: There's a glitch on my website. Please email me ([email protected]) for the doodle sheet. I will attach it."

@StickerLady ..Thanks that's quite encouraging. Off-late been practicing Zentangles so seriously that my doodles automatically look like Zentangles..hahaha!!..hopefully my partner wouldn't mind.

Links should be working now...

I love this swap! I'm a newbie and unfortunately I'm late for this one. Is it going to be a similar swap soon?

There will be one on April 1. Stay tuned.

is it O.k. to doodle in the 5 extra boxes. I've already done that. I should have checked first.

@Gofeen Sure, no problem! Glad you're enjoying them.