SWL - Handmade Envie Book #10

Hello lovelies!!

So a good ol' swap is returning to SWL!! Remember those lovely envelope books we used to send to each other? Well, they are making a return! Woot woot!! Here's to round...10 I think....

So...for those who are new to this swap... or lost their memories... here's a recap of what a envie book is -

An envelope book (aka Envie Book) is a book made of envelopes (simple right?). But! You can get really creative with it! Include pockets, dangles, tags, flaps, nooks and crannies to tuck things in.

Envelopes should be handmade, although you can include already made envelopes within your book so long as the majority are handmade. They can be of different sizes or of the same size.

The front and back doesn't need to be an envelope - it can be cardstock, postcards, thick patterned paper - so long as it has envelopes/pockets inside.

Make sure each envelope inside your paper book is stuck or binded inside and secure. They can't be loose and fall out. What you use to bind/secure them is up to you, book rings, sellotape, ribbon, twine, etc.

In each envelope/pocket, you put a little surprise for your partner.

Decorate as you like.

Remember, don't panic about your book not being 'right' - this is all about creativity! Put your heart into it and I'm sure your partner will love it!!

What goodies to include -

stickers * ephemera * Project life cards * paperclips * die-cuts * labels * sticky notes * enamel dots * adhesive crystals * ribbons * twine * yarns * buttons * papers * tags * bows * washi tape samples

Anything that fits that you think your partner will like.

There doesn't have to be a particular theme, but please make sure you put inside things that your partner will like.

Here's a tutorial I did ages ago on how to make a ring bound Handmade envie book

Handmade Envie book

Here's a few more ideas -

Mini book

Envelope mini book

Here's some envelope flipbooks which are very, very similar. They are very nearly the same thing but flipbooks are more for penpals and the envelope books are mainly just full of goodies.

Envelope flipbook

Envelope flipbook

Swap requirements

• 1 partner
• 1 Handmade envie book.
• Theme - Senders choice.
• Goodies inside - profile based.
• Made with mainly handmade envelopes
• Minimum number of envelopes/pocket pages - 4
• Minimum cover size - Since post costs have gone up I'm going to allow smaller sizes so a minimum of 5 inches on one side, (width) but the other side can't be any smaller than 3 inches. you can make it bigger if you wish but remember, you could get a smaller one in return so don't go crazy! XD Envelopes/pockets inside can be smaller.
• Include a note for your partner. If you want to be lovely, you can write a letter, who doesn't love reading a letter?

Swap Entry requirements

• Rating requirement - 4.99. (Sorry, no, I won't change but private swaps will be considered)

• Newbies with a well filled and detailed profile are welcome. (Meaning more than a few paragraphs! The lengthier the better! If I feel your profile is not long enough I will ban you from the swap.)

• No one with current or old 1's or 3's and old unexplained 3's.

• I will not let anyone in my swap who have not been online for over 5 days unless there is a reason for your absence stated on your profile.

• I will look at everyone’s profile and ratings before assigning partners and reserve the right to ban anyone I feel is a bit dodgy or do not meet the above.

Being as this may take some time I will make it a longer send date. But remember, the theme is senders choice - you can start making it now if you wish!

I will angel if need be but be lovely and don't flake on your partner!

Any questions just let me know!