New Swap: Fairy Tale Deco Pages

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fairy tale

noun

1.

a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures.

Also called fairy story.

Origin: 
1740–50

Fairy Tale Deco Pages

Sign ups until March 31st, 2014 or when full.

Mail out by April 30th, 2014

Page size will be 5-1/2" tall x 6" wide. Please allow for a 1/2" uncut or decorated left hand binding edge on the 5-1/2" side. You will create one page for each participant in your chosen theme (I will cap it at 12 pages per group). Sign and date your pages. I will create a cover,and page for each book, divide them up and send them back to you to bind yourself.

Include the fairy tale of your choice when you sign up- first come, first serve. Please choose an alternate tale if someone has already selected yours. Everyone will need to pick a separate story so we will have a fun mix of fairytale artwork. Early birds will be happy they signed on.

Send WITH RETURN ADDRESS LABEL AND POSTAGE to Pam Colosimo. Postage exchange will be the same as it costs you to mail. Remember flatter is less expensive. Enclose in Canadian or US Dollars. International can enclose ephemera.

Here are some ideas to start you, but feel free to choose your own if you don't see anything that inspires you. It will be first come first serve.

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

SLEEPING BEAUTY

HANSEL AND GRETEL

THUMBELINA

FAIRY STORY

PINOCCHIO

JACK AND THE BEAN STALK

RAPUNZEL

CINDERELLA

EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES

ARABIAN NIGHTS

DISNEY MOVIE TALES

Check that someone hasn't chosen your tale before you select. For more Inspiration, Google 'your fairy tale', 'fairytale art', 'fairy tale mixed media'.

Your pages can all be the same, or different, you choose. Let that childhood imagination take hold and play. Add your own special spin to the story. Use a discarded book for images, coloring books, magazines, draw your own. You could include a bit about the tale on the back or front of your page. Anything in good taste will be acceptable. They can be Grimms,  Disney, or Fractured fairy tales are a fun swing on the classics as well. If you don't want to put the title on the front, please put it on the back with your signature. This is an ambitious project, open to all levels.