I started working on my partners pincushion last night.
Decided that since so many people seems to like the box that
I would just go ahead and make my partner one too.
It takes a "fair" amount of preparing the box before I can start
turning it into a pincushion. First I have to "sand" the edges and
surface of the box to make sure there are no sharp edges or
splinters after I do that than I need to wipe all the dust from sanding
off. Then comes the painting part of the box, that takes the longest
because I have to paint the inside with 2-3 coats letting dry in between
each coat, then repeat that for the outside of the box.
While the paint dries I work on the "pincushion" and emery sand cushion
since those are made by hand (for the most part). Plus I get all the little
"supplies" for the inside of the box gathered up ready to be placed inside
the box when finished.
Last 2 things I do before mailing (IF I don't forget) is take pictures and
sign the bottom of the box with all the info needed about the swap.
Now if all my local Dollar Tree stores would get the boxes back in stock
I have wiped out 4 stores and ONLY came away with 7 boxes total.
But I am working ALL this so I don't have much time to work on my
swap yet.