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partners are assigned - we have room for one more....  did a separate rules post listed under Rak and Swaps. They will apply to all of my swaps. If you haven't checked out the rules for my swaps, please do. There is a link to the thread in the opening post. Thanks, K Edited by user Thursday, January 31, 2013 7:15:07 PM(UTC)
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Waving HI to my partner, KSQueensbee! Look forward to altering a mousetrap for you! Hope it won't make you squeak with pain too much when you receive it! lol
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Gwen you are too funny! Sorry Kel, I used the word Pink 
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COB & Lana your prizes went out today...sorry for the delay.
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Hello Partner!!!!! COB/Sharon I just came up with a brillant idea for your mouse trap Now if I can make it the way I envision it  I have the perfect paper(s) now I just need to go into my attic for embellishments 
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Big waves to my partner Tanya! I sent you a message through fb. I need to pick up some mousetraps today while I'm out and about!
I have a question... So you deactivate the spring in the trap, how does it hold papers or notes? Fortunately I've never had to handle any of these things!
Thanks!
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Yay Cindy, you and I are partners. Can't wait to get started.
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There are several ways to approach making these, the following are the steps that I do when making one.
1. Using pliers disassemble the mouse trap by removing all the hardware leaving just the wooden piece. This is an easy process. Keep in mind that it is better to pull the pieces straight out with minimum wiggling. the more more you wiggle the pieces out the larger the holes get.
2. Use a variety of materials to decorate your base. I find that I do the inital part of my piece - but do not fully embellish until the end.
3. If you are layering paper to cover your base - mark where the holes are for the spring portion of the trap that holds the notes. (THis is the only part that I put back on).
4. Put glue on the edge of the clips that hold your spring in place and put the spring back on. The glue will help secure in the holes. If you widened your holes add more glue. I have a trap that hasn't been unassembled in front of me so I can see exactly how it goes back on.
5. Let is set aside until the glue has a chance to fully dry and have a good bond.
6. Finish embellishing.
I have made a couple in under a half hour. These are really easy and get easier with each one you make.
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Originally Posted by: CoyoteKim  Big waves to my partner Tanya! I sent you a message through fb. I need to pick up some mousetraps today while I'm out and about!
I have a question... So you deactivate the spring in the trap, how does it hold papers or notes? Fortunately I've never had to handle any of these things!
Thanks! Kim you don't really deactiveate the spring - you just dont set it. It naturally lays one direction. To set it you have to pull it from one side to the other - you do not do that for the trap - you remove all the other pieces. I might do a quick youtube video on one if anyone is interested. I know there are a few out there - I am just not sure if they show the start to finish on how to do them. K
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Originally Posted by: artpaperfiber Hello , I would love to join this round. Can the mouse traps be used??? (Just kidding  ) 1. Do you have purpose you would like the item made for? Would probably put on refrigerator as a note holder. ( I can add the magnet if you don't have one ) 2. Do you have a theme/style/colors you prefer (Keep in mind this a no cost/low cost swap and not everyone has the same type of stash) - so maybe give a couple of suggestions. Asian or vintage or Designer's Choice 3. Is there anything you don't like? (example colors, style)I am very eclectic just not too cutesy. Big waves to artpaperfiber...my new partner~ Hope you are having a great week. Can't wait to get started. ~Rebecca
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Originally Posted by: CoyoteKim Big waves to my partner Tanya! I sent you a message through fb. I need to pick up some mousetraps today while I'm out and about!
Thanks! Great to finally have you as a partner Kim!! Received your fb msg, just need to come up with some answers for you!
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Originally Posted by: KelleyRooks Kim you don't really deactiveate the spring - you just dont set it. It naturally lays one direction. To set it you have to pull it from one side to the other - you do not do that for the trap - you remove all the other pieces.
I might do a quick youtube video on one if anyone is interested. I know there are a few out there - I am just not sure if they show the start to finish on how to do them.
K A video might be good. I took off a piece of mine so that it can't be set but you it still hold a note. I will pull out the 2 smaller pieces and then put them back after I add my papers,etc.
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Originally Posted by: KelleyRooks There are several ways to approach making these, the following are the steps that I do when making one.
1. Using pliers disassemble the mouse trap by removing all the hardware leaving just the wooden piece. This is an easy process. Keep in mind that it is better to pull the pieces straight out with minimum wiggling. the more more you wiggle the pieces out the larger the holes get.
2. Use a variety of materials to decorate your base. I find that I do the inital part of my piece - but do not fully embellish until the end.
3. If you are layering paper to cover your base - mark where the holes are for the spring portion of the trap that holds the notes. (THis is the only part that I put back on).
4. Put glue on the edge of the clips that hold your spring in place and put the spring back on. The glue will help secure in the holes. If you widened your holes add more glue. I have a trap that hasn't been unassembled in front of me so I can see exactly how it goes back on.
5. Let is set aside until the glue has a chance to fully dry and have a good bond.
6. Finish embellishing.
I have made a couple in under a half hour. These are really easy and get easier with each one you make.
Um yeah, these things are phreakin small...  Edited by user Friday, February 01, 2013 12:19:48 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Sumrbrez Sign smllbugg n me up
1. Do you have purpose you would like the item made for (Ie... messages, photos, recipes - etc) For a photo
2. Do you have a theme/style/colors you prefer (Keep in mind this a no cost/low cost swap and not everyone has the same type of stash) - so maybe give a couple of suggestions. Teals & greens
3. Is there anything you don't like? (example colors, style) No pink, frilly Ummm since smllbugg is my partner....are these her answers also.....and tell her no Dallas Cowboys this time....I had to have a exorcist in to clear the air.....LOL Denise
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Good morning, I apologize for being so late with my answers..I had thought I did this over a week ago!
Do you have purpose you would like the item made for (Ie... messages, photos, recipes - etc): I don't have a use for it as of now but my kitchen is wine themed....green granite countertops, cherry cabinets, yellow walls. My scrapbook room has turned into pink, white and black! And I have 4 grandbabies- 2 boys and 2 girls.
2. Do you have a theme/style/colors you prefer (Keep in mind this a no cost/low cost swap and not everyone has the same type of stash) - so maybe give a couple of suggestions. I love Tim Holtz, I like items with Paris, fleur de lis, I am a coffee fanatic. I am open to pretty much anything.
3. Is there anything you don't like? (example colors, style)-Neon colors yuck, not to fond of Anna Griffen super overpowering flower designs.
Have a great week everyone!!
Jeanene
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Hi Robin! I can't wait to start creating for you! I just have one little swap to finish up before I start this one
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Okay Kel - You got me...I have never done a MOUSETRAP and would never have imagined ever altering such a thing, but I will certainly try my best to accomplish such a monstrosity ! So count me for #24.... I would like to put a magnet on it and put it on the fridge for notes to the DH ! I would like to have something "PArisian" ( kind of like the Ratatouille movie !) It would be cool in my Paris cafe' style kitchen - Black/Red/Tan/Brown/White I TOTALLY DISLIKE BLUE Please dont make me anything in that color !  OK- That's that !! Barb
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Originally Posted by: ScrappinGwen Waving HI to my partner, KSQueensbee! Look forward to altering a mousetrap for you! Hope it won't make you squeak with pain too much when you receive it! lol
HI Gwynne, I sure hope I don't squeak with pain as well. Excited to get started with this one. 
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Originally Posted by: CindyAdamson Hi Robin! I can't wait to start creating for you! I just have one little swap to finish up before I start this one No problem. I do have one request though, if you make it a message holder can you please design it with the clip up, so the note is at the top of the mousetrap, not the bottom, KWIM? Is that how you want yours as well? I was going to do yours that way so your mail doesn't fall down. Let me know if you want it the other way.
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Originally Posted by: CraftyOldBat I don't know COB, I would be afraid that there would be a real mouse in the attic and she could bling that out for you.::shiver:: Denise
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Originally Posted by: DeniseEmmerich I don't know COB, I would be afraid that there would be a real mouse in the attic and she could bling that out for you.::shiver::
Denise EW! EW! EW!
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Originally Posted by: CricutCrazy Okay Kel - You got me...I have never done a MOUSETRAP and would never have imagined ever altering such a thing, but I will certainly try my best to accomplish such a monstrosity ! So count me for #24.... I would like to put a magnet on it and put it on the fridge for notes to the DH ! I would like to have something "PArisian" ( kind of like the Ratatouille movie !) It would be cool in my Paris cafe' style kitchen - Black/Red/Tan/Brown/White I TOTALLY DISLIKE BLUE Please dont make me anything in that color ! OK- That's that !! Barb Woot - sounds awesome.
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I had to tell my son "don't worry there aren't any mice in the house, they are for a craft project" he said "oh o.k." Does my son know me or what??
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I had a package of 4 on my craft table and DH decided to set them all. Good thing I was paying attention Nothing surprises him about my crafting anymore
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My mousetrap is staring at me on my computer desk. Have a few ideas, can't wait to see what everyone does with these. . . Hi Rebecca!!! Can't wait to make you a mousetrap that fulfills all of your dreams, hopes and expectations Edited by user Saturday, February 02, 2013 6:05:45 PM(UTC)
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Waves to Evelyn!!! I bought your mousetrap and have some ideas for it. My kids looked at me like I was crazy for decorating a mousetrap. HaHa Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I am hoping to craft tonight and even bought the kiddos pizza for supper so they will let me work. (DH is out of town so we can kick back tonight.) Hugs, Lana
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