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Posts: 751Here goes!
First of all many many thanks for your response ladies it is overwhelming - this is going to be an absolutely fabulous swap ... love your all 
1. Please PM me with your full name and address.
2.The deadline for joining is the 10 April.
3.The participants name will be drawn by my friend Sheri (not a bear fan and very impartial! :crackup: ).
4.On that day OR the next I will inform you who your partners are.
5.Please PM you partners and introduce yourself and keep them informed of your progress.
6.NO early efforts who have been sitting in the cupboard for years - this bear is to be made FOR your swap partner. :crackup:
7.Inform your partner when you are sending your bear so they anticipate their arrival.
8.HAVE FUN!!!!!
Love
Karon
YorkshireBrilliant Karon, can't wait until April to see who my partner is :dance:
What size do we have to create the bears????
So if I understood right - my partner would do a bear for me and I will do one for my partner - is this correct????
first time for me to do such a swap - therefore there are many questions for me
thanks for helping me!!!
Emo BearsSent you my details - can't wait! 
Posts: 751Andrea
I normally liase with my partner as to what size bear we are going to make for each other.
And yes - you do one for you partner and vice versa. I love swaps as it is a great way to get to know other artists.
I am SOOO happy you have joined us.
Karon 
near CologneKaron, what about miniature-bear makers? I mean...yu can't pair u somebody making miniatures with making big bears, can you? the costs wouldn't be in the same range (costs for materials, I mean).
Ariane
Posts: 751I guess it could go to the vote as to what people wanted to do.
Last year the names where selected at randome. If you start laying too many rules down it gets into the realm of teaming "professionals" up with professionals, "novices" with other novices and so on.
Personally I don't think it is about costs but about the CARE and LOVE that go into the creation.
Honey Valley BearsI personally wouldn't care if I made a big bear and received a little bear. Infact I would be thrilled. Mini's required just as much work as their larger cousins do. Infact having switched from making larger bears to smaller I find that mini's are more work, and I don't really call mine mini's as most are between 5-7" inches. But with mini's every little mistake in a stitch shows. I don't think it should really matter if large bear and mini's are paired up. The idea is to make something specail for someone. That comes in big and small packages. Just make it special.
Thanks for the guidelines! (BTW, I'd also be happy with any size of bear.)
Becky
Posts: 751Well yes, that IS the spirit of the swap. 
near CologneThanks for your opinions on this, girls.
I absolutely agree that there is a lot of work tat has to be put in a miniature bear and that it surely isn't less than with a bigger bear. I personally wouldn't care what kind of bear I'd get as I know how much effort was put in it - I just wanted to know what thers think of this, too^^
Gresswell Forest BearsI agree with the majority. It's the perogative of the artist what they make. Making like for like or cost of materials should not be a factor when I am designing a bear for someone.
Pm'd you karon!
Sounds Great!
Hi Amber 
Sounds good to me and I've just PM you Karon.
Parker BearsCan't Wait!! I only make minis but don't care if I am partnered with someone who makes bigger bears. It's all about the fun and sharing, and no matter what size the bear they all bring a smile to your face.
Teacup TeddiesThis is a wonderful idea- I just love the thought of being able to own a bear that another artist has lovinhly made. I find others' work so special, but also inspiring. I make mini bears and am pleased to hear that this size would also be treasured XD
Amy xx
Posts: 54I'm glad to join the swap, will PM you Karen shortly.
SarchieI would love to join.
Honey Valley BearsI don't even think it should really have to be a bear. Linda sent me a wonderful Pixie for the last swap. It is amazing. I think that everyone just needs to put that special bit in whatever creation you make. Shouldn't limit creative juices.
Hi Back Linda. It's great to be able to post here once and a while again. I missed everyone.
Posts: 751Yes. if anyone wants to create critters thats fine too.
