The THIRD STS Customized Animal Figure Swap!!

  Welcome to the third STS Customized Animal Figure Swap!    

                                                                   

What is this swap and how does it work?
You will fill out the following form about yourself and your likes and preferences, and send it in to me. You will receive someone else’s form in return, in which you will repaint and/or customize an animal figure for that person. You will also receive an animal figure in return from another STS member.  

The person you are painting an animal for is not painting an animal for you. In other words, you will receive an animal from a different person than you are painting for. If you have any questions for the person you are painting for, they will need to be sent to me so the surprise is not ruined.

    There is no experience necessary to participate in this swap. If this is your first repaint or your hundredth, we encourage you to participate! The whole point of this swap is to have fun, it doesn’t matter if you’re good or not!      

Please note, there is no monetary limit or required amount, so please don’t send more than you can afford. There is no need to feel like you need to keep up with everyone else, this is for fun!!  


Be aware that with any event there is the possibility of someone not coming through on their end of the deal. We hope that everyone here is honest and will follow through with the swap, but in the worst case I will try my best to pair you up with someone else so you do get a repainted animal in return. Members who do not follow through will not be allowed to participate in further programs or events and will be reported to the STS moderation team.


If you have never sent an international package before, I encourage you to give it a try. It’s very simple to do and if you need help the post office will be able to help you. You might have to fill out a little form but that’s all. Please research the cost of shipping internationally before signing up.  Check out the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  !


Before sending in your form, please make sure to read through this post and if you have any questions PM me or post in this thread. Someone else may have the same question as you do!

Guidelines:
• Must have active STS membership for at least ONE YEAR
• Must have at least 10 posts AND have at least 3 posts within the past 30 days prior to this post
• Have fun and be creative!
• Any brand or “unknown brand” animal may be used for the swap, but please use only figures in the standard “major brand” scale. No super tiny or very large animals allowed, but if you would like to do a super tiny or super large animal in addition to the regular swap animal, feel free to do so!
• Any customization is allowed, just please keep it appropriate. The idea is to be creative!
• Please be aware that if you are under 18, a written letter of parental permission may be required.
• YOU MAY NOT BACK OUT of the swap after partners have already been assigned. Members who do not follow through will not be allowed to participate in further programs or events and will be reported to the STS moderation team.


You may start sending in your forms by PM. You have until January 4th, 2018 to send in your form. No exceptions!
Partners will be assigned on or around January 5th, 2018. I work a busy schedule so please be patient and bear with me!

The deadline to mail your package is February 12th! If for any reason you cannot ship by this date, please let me know as soon as possible.

Please title your PM to me, “STS Swap Registration.”
Your Name:
STS Username:
Mailing Address:
Country:
Current e-mail address:
Please choose - domestic or international shipping:
What is your favorite animal? Or no preference?:
What is your favorite major brand? Or no preference?:
Favorite color?:
Anything else you want your partner to know?:
Are you willing to be a backup person if someone doesn’t follow through?:


Have fun and I can’t wait to see all the talent STSrs have! You  are encouraged to post progress pictures of your repainted animal in this thread. Just don’t reveal your partner’s name! We don’t want to ruin the surprise.

Once boxes start getting sent out, we will have a “STS Swap Thank-You Thread” in the customs additions forum, so please let us know when your parcel is shipped!

Have fun swapping!!

WOW ! LeeAnn, you are amazing !!!

I know how much work this is for you, and how much fun it is to participate

For new members, I can confirm that it is also lots of fun, even if you ( think you) are not an artist

Thankyou very much to LeeAnn, and good luck to everyone

Aww, you give me too much credit

I have one person signed up so far, who's next?

I will fill in the form after dinner!
Thank you so much for doing this again. Still have my animals from the last two, standing proudly in my collection

I have three members signed up so far!

So glad to see another swap around! LeeAnn, thank you so much for making this possible! I'm extremely busy with school and my personal life at the moment, but I'll definitely make time for this Will fill in the form right away!

Members I have received entries from:

bmathison1972
SUSANNE
NightLioness
A-J
Tarunyada

LeeAnn wrote:

Members I have received entries from:

bmathison1972
SUSANNE
NightLioness
A-J
Tarunyada

Kikimalou

I'll fill out when I am home coming Tuesday ^^

I believe some more members will enter this wonderful initiative. At least is it what I hope.

Signup ends tomorrow! Please don't miss out!

Currently signed up:
bmathison1972
SUSANNE
NightLioness
A-J
Tarunyada
eternity
Gwaine

LeeAnn wrote:

Signup ends tomorrow! Please don't miss out!

Currently signed up:
bmathison1972
SUSANNE
NightLioness
A-J
Tarunyada
eternity
Gwaine

And Kikimalou

Kikimalou wrote:

And Kikimalou

I must be losing it, I don't see your form in my inbox Can you resend it please?

Very exciting!

I've sent a form too

Last chance to sign up! Current list:

bmathison1972
SUSANNE
NightLioness
A-J
Tarunyada
eternity
Gwaine
Kikimalou
Ana

Partners coming soon! Apologies for the delay!

Partners have been sent out! If you have not received the PM with your partner's information please let me know ASAP!

I received the form from my swap partner, thank you very much, LeeAnn! And 5 participants from the Netherlands! Go, Dutchies! Have fun, everyone!!!

Go Dutchies indeed Got mine too and already painting!!

I started scultping yesterday. I don't have much experience, but all I could repaint are bugs and butterflies LOL. So I am experimenting with Sculpey clay...if it all works out, someone will be getting a species that I do not think has been made in toy form before...fingers crossed LOL

Got mine too Haven't started painting yet, but I have an idea. Now to find a good model for it

Things sound exciting already.   While I don't think I'll be doing any sculptural adjustments this time, maybe I will repaint my first horse...

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So I am experimenting with Sculpey clay...if it all works out, someone will be getting a species that I do not think has been made in toy form before...fingers crossed LOL

If I may suggest- I'd try "Premo!" (sold by Sculpey), rather than their main formula- once baked it is sturdier and more flexible, so better for thin or small parts. When I first tried it, it made a big difference and a less stressful experience.