December Swaps

Location: Most swaps are International, unless otherwise stated.

If you prefer USA only, please let me know that when you sign up.

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THESE DATES
(A good way is to write the swap details in a notebook or type them into your phone/e-calendar, or write them down on your wall calendar.)

Last day to signup/drop:  
Dec. 15, 2017
Partners posted: 
Dec. 18, 2017
Date items must be sent by: 
Dec. 30, 2017

DECEMBER SWAPS

Click on the title to read the details about each swap BEFORE you sign up.

- SIGNUPS NOW CLOSED FOR ALL DECEMBER SWAPS.

DEC ATC - Sender's Choice (USA only)

DEC ATC - Sender's Choice (Int'l)

DEC Misc. - Christmas Card (USA or Int'l)  

DEC inchies - 3 "snow" or "snowmen"theme

DEC - I LOVE POSTCARDS! (Sender's Choice)

DEC FBs - 5 n&n Snowman/Snow Theme FBs (New/Est)

DEC PCs - 3 new/unwritten postcards in an env.

DEC LBs - 5 est Label Bags (with at least 2 signers)

DEC LBs - 5 new Label Bags (made by you)

 

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SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY SWAPS HERE:

** DECEMBER SWAP SIGNUP SHEET **

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Upcoming ATC Themes (in case you want to start working on them early):

Theme #1: Use a Book-page
Theme #2: Vintage
Theme #3: Sender's Choice

RULES:

It is preferred that you post a photo of your swap going out or use tracking, but not mandatory.

Post your photos on the Facebook Event page. PLEASE cover addresses on envelopes!

Hostess: Barb Tvrdik

Questions cheerfully answered 
(Use Comments section or for a faster response, send me a message on the Facebook Event page).

Happy swapping :)




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Details on N&N FBs:
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Friendship books must be neat, not just a bunch of pieces of paper strewn together. They cannot be slams, friendship sheets or crams. 

What is a FB?
Here are some links that should help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_book
http://fbfun.com/about/
http://www.squidoo.com/friendshipbooks


What is a N&N FB?  

N&N FB = Nice & Neat Friendship Book

http://friendshipbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/types-of-friendship-books.html

Guidelines for N&N FB swaps on this blog:

1. There will be NO staples in the front cover.
2. The FB should be laminated with packing tape, shelf liner, or laminating sheets.
3. Lamination should be done neatly.
4. Embellishments should be added to the cover. Embellishments include glitter, stickers, foil borders, sequins, ribbon, a nice background, cloth flowers. You can also do something fancy with pictures. Basically just a picture covered with lamination isn't a N&N FB.
5. Addresses should be printed legibly or typed.
6. Make it nice AND neat. Ask yourself whether you are proud of your work or not. 
7. For established N&N FBs, please make sure your partner hasn't previously signed it.

DEC ATC - Sender's Choice (Int'l)

Theme: Sender's Choice (Int'l)

This is a 1 for 1 swap.

Types of ATCs permitted in this swap:
Use any technique or medium you desire.
Originals, (NO COPIES), embellished photos, digital, fabric.
Embellish as needed.

Must include return postage cost....
For international swaps... CLICK HERE for details on return postage.

Your choice to include a return envelope, or I can provide one.

Please include your name and address on a large label or piece of paper.

Questions cheerfully answered. Happy swapping :)

Hostess name:  Barbi T.

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SIGN UP FOR DECEMBER SWAPS HERE:

https://goo.gl/forms/6PaGf0Ojo3wp6ctx1

READ MORE ABOUT DECEMBER SWAPS HERE:

https://swappermania.blogspot.com/2017/12/december-swaps.html

Sign up by Dec. 15, send items by Dec. 30.

Items postmarked after Dec. 30 will be marked REFUSED - RETURNED TO SENDER. I am not responsible for lost/late mail.

Once all items are received, I will email everyone to let you know that they are being mailed back out, so you will know when to expect them.  Remember that this is an International swap, so swaps will take a bit longer to get where they need to go.... please be patient and kind, and make this a happy swapping experience for everyone :)

DEC ATC - Sender's Choice (USA only)

Theme: Sender's Choice (USA only)

This is a 1 for 1 swap.

Types of ATCs permitted in this swap:
Use any technique or medium you desire.
Originals, (NO COPIES), embellished photos, digital, fabric.
Embellish as needed.

Send cash or stamps to cover return postage (the same amount it cost you to mail it to me).
Your choice to include a return envelope, or I can provide one.

Please include your name and address on a large label or piece of paper.

Questions cheerfully answered. Happy swapping :)

Hostess name:  Barbi Tvrdik

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SIGN UPS FOR DECEMBER ARE CLOSED.

READ MORE ABOUT DECEMBER SWAPS HERE:

https://swappermania.blogspot.com/2017/12/december-swaps.html

Sign up by Dec. 15, send items by Dec. 30

Items postmarked after Dec. 30 will be marked REFUSED - RETURNED TO SENDER. I am not responsible for lost/late mail.

Once all items are received, I will email everyone to let you know that they are being mailed back out, so you will know when to expect them.

ATC Basics / What Are ATCs?

ATC Basics for Swappermania

ATC = Artist Trading Card

The one rule that makes an ATC
derives from their origins: the dimensions of
the ATC must be 2.5"x3.5", or 64x89mm.

Some other "rules" for ATCs...

First, an ATC mustn't be sold, only exchanged,
as the whole essence of these tiny works of
art is about artists meeting (by correspondence
or online if need be) and exchanging their works,
thus meeting many artists and getting exposed to
many personal styles.

Second, on the back of each handcrafted (not copied)
ATC the artist writes part or all of the following
information: name, contact information, title of
the ATC and number (1/8, 2/8...) if it's part of
an edition. By definition ATCs are made in limited
numbers, often no more than one of a kind. Unique
ATCs are called originals; sets of identical ATCs
are called editions and are numbered; sets of
ATCs that are based on one theme but that are
different are called series. Copied ATC's do
not fall into editions or series.  Copied ATC's
should include the title & contact information on the
back of the ATC.

Your cards should be made on sturdy cardstock
or many are using playing cards.  The playing
cards can be bought at the dollar stores,
2 decks for a dollar.  Please be sure to
measure them, as not all playing cards are
the standard ATC size of 2 1/2 x 3 1/2. 

Art traded and/or posted on this blog of a political,
racial or otherwise controversial nature is not
acceptable.  This group is not about politics or
other controversial issues. The group is about
sharing our art and growing/learning as artists.

For the purposes of this blog, original, copy, and
digital ATC's are defined as the following:
ORIGINAL: An original ATC in the broadest sense refers
to a handcrafted ATC.  Generally when a swap host requests
"original art" they are referring to handcrafted ATC's.
If any swap participant needs clarification from a
swap host, the swap host should be contacted directly.
Please see the Swap Guidelines.
A COPY is defined as a photocopy or other mechanical
reproduction of an "original" or handcrafted ATC.
A DIGITAL ATC is one that is produced in a graphics
editing software program and printed.
If a swapper has an ATC that does not easily
fit into any of the above categories, please contact
your ATC trading partner or swap host.  Communicate
to the other person how you made the ATC before trading,
if the ATC does not fit into one of the above categories.



Here is an example of a "Vintage: Letter B" ATC I made:

  

Feel free to share pictures of your ATCs or videos of you
making ATCs in the Comments below :)


Here are some great videos I found about making ATCs:








That's all, happy swapping!

So What Do Those Numbers Mean?

So what do those numbers mean in regards to swaps?

The first number is the number of ATCs or items that are sent to the swap hostess.

The second number is the number of ATCs or items that are returned to the swap participant.

1/1: send one, get one back
3/3: send three, get three back
5/4: send five, get four back; the hostess keeps one.

JANUARY ATC SWAP: MONTHLY COLOR = Blue

Theme: "The Blues" - Use the color blue as the MAIN color.  Or interpret "the blues" using your own artistic ideas :)

1 for 1 swap, 3 for 3 swap, or 5 for 4 swap.

Types of ATCs permitted in this swap:
Use any technique or medium you desire. 
Originals, (NO COPIES), embellished photos, digital, fabric.
Embellish as needed. 
MUST be 2-1/2" x 3-1/2".


It isn't required, but a suggested donation, please include cash or stamps to cover return postage.  (Please?) 
  
Outside USA? CLICK HERE for details on return postage.

Your choice to include a return envelope, or I can provide one. 

Please include your name and address on a large label or piece of paper. 


Hostess name:  Barbi T.



Sign up for this month's swaps here:

Sign up by:
Send items by:

Items postmarked after_______ will be marked REFUSED - RETURNED TO SENDER. I am not responsible for lost/late mail.





How it works:  Everyone sends to me.  Once all items are received, I will send a return swap from everyone that joined.  I will email everyone to let you know that they are being mailed back out, so you will know when to expect them.  Remember that this is an International swap, so swaps will take a bit longer to get where they need to go.... please be patient and kind, and make this a happy swapping experience for everyone :)

Questions cheerfully answered. 
Comment below with any questions.

Happy swapping :)

March Swaps

MARCH SWAP PARTNERS:
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MAR. STICKER SHEETS:  Flowers (send 3 sheets), 

Judy Andreason
(Sorry no other sign ups)


MAR. PCs - 3 new/unwritten postcards in an env., 

Judy Andreason - Barb Tvrdik

Yanelis Martinez - Barb Tvrdik



MAR. POSTCARD THEME: Lake/River/Waterfall, 

Judy Andreason - Barb Tvrdik


MAR. CARD SWAP:  Send 2 homemade cards  (flower theme), 

Judy Andreason
(Sorry no other sign ups)


MAR. ATC Theme #3: Sender's Choice

Judy Andreason - Barb Tvrdik


MARCH QUICK SWAP: Happy Mail (USA ONLY), 

Yanelis Martinez
(Sorry no other sign ups)


MAR. STICKERS - Send 30 misc. stickers,

Yanelis Martinez - Barb Tvrdik



MAR. POSTCARD: Sender's Choice With Quote, 

Yanelis Martinez
(Sorry no other sign ups)



MAR. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise 

Yanelis Martinez

(Sorry no other sign ups)


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MARCH SWAPS


INFORMATION:


Location: Most swaps are International, unless otherwise stated.

If you prefer USA only, please let me know that when you sign up.

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THESE DATES
(A good way is to write the swap details in a notebook or type them into your phone/e-calendar, or write them down on your wall calendar.)

For quick swaps:

Last day to signup/drop:  
March 7, 2014
Partners posted: 
March 8, 2014
Date items must be sent by:  
March 15, 2014

All other March swaps:

Last day to signup/drop:

March 15, 2014

Partners will be posted by:  

March 16, 2014

Date items must be sent by:

March 31, 2014

MARCH SWAPS:

Click on the title to read the details about each swap BEFORE you sign up.

Quick Swaps: 

MARCH QUICK SWAP: Something Green (USA ONLY)

MARCH QUICK SWAP: Happy Mail (USA ONLY)

MARCH QUICK SWAP: CARD SWAP ~ My Birthday is in March (International)



Regular Swaps:

MAR. STICKERS - Send 30 misc. stickers

MAR. STICKER SHEETS:  Flowers (send 3 sheets)

MAR. Find a New Penpal (International)

MAR. PCs - 3 new/unwritten postcards in an env. 

MAR. POSTCARD THEME: Lake/River/Waterfall (USA ONLY) - 2 partners

MAR. POSTCARD: Sender's Choice With Quote

MAR. SBs - 5 sticker bags (new or est.)

MAR. LBs - 5 label bags (new or est.)

MAR.  FBs - 5 n&n Flower Theme FBs (New/Est)

MAR. Papergoodies Swap!

MAR. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise 

MAR. MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY w/kawaii for 49-cents (USA ONLY)

MAR. NOTECARD SWAP - Send 3 flower-themed notecards w/env.

MAR. CARD SWAP:  Send 2 homemade cards  (flower theme)

MAR. ATC Theme #1: Use a Book Page

MAR. ATC Theme #2: Vintage

MAR. ATC Theme #3: Sender's Choice

Upcoming ATC Themes (in case you want to start working on them early):

Theme #1: Moon
Theme #2: April Showers
Theme #3: Sender's Choice

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SIGN UPS FOR THIS MONTH = CLOSED

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RULES:

It is preferred that you post a photo of your swap going out or use tracking, but not mandatory.

Post your photos on the Facebook Event page. PLEASE cover addresses on envelopes!

Hostess: Barb Tvrdik

Questions cheerfully answered 
(Use Comments section or for a faster response, send me a message on the Facebook Event page).

Happy swapping :)




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Details on N&N FBs:
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Friendship books must be neat, not just a bunch of pieces of paper strewn together. They cannot be slams, friendship sheets or crams. 

What is a FB?
Here are some links that should help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_book
http://fbfun.com/about/
http://www.squidoo.com/friendshipbooks


What is a N&N FB?  

N&N FB = Nice & Neat Friendship Book

http://friendshipbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/types-of-friendship-books.html

Guidelines for N&N FB swaps on this blog:

1. There will be NO staples in the front cover.
2. The FB should be laminated with packing tape, shelf liner, or laminating sheets.
3. Lamination should be done neatly.
4. Embellishments should be added to the cover. Embellishments include glitter, stickers, foil borders, sequins, ribbon, a nice background, cloth flowers. You can also do something fancy with pictures. Basically just a picture covered with lamination isn't a N&N FB.
5. Addresses should be printed legibly or typed.
6. Make it nice AND neat. Ask yourself whether you are proud of your work or not. 
7. For established N&N FBs, please make sure your partner hasn't previously signed it.

MAY - Sender's Choice

Last day to signup/drop:         May 20, 2013 

Partners posted by:                May 25, 2013
Date items must be sent by:   May 31, 2013 

Swap Coordinator: Barbi
Swap categories: Artist Trading Cards (ATCs),  Card Making,  Postcards, Stickers 
Number of people in swap: (0, waiting for signups) 
Location: International 
Number of swap partners: 1

Description:

This will be a sender's choice swap.

Choose from this list. Please just pick one!
    4 ATC cards
    4 greeting cards (handmade or store bought blank inside)
    2 new stickers sheets or new sticker pack
    1 memo pad (any theme is fine) with pen
    4 new postcards (in envelope)
You can also include some extras. Just make sure you also send from this list.
You will have one partner. This is an international swap, so you might get a partner in a country other than your own (costing more postage).  By joining, you agree to send anywhere.

Please do not write in the cards or on the postcards. It's your choice to include envelopes or not with the cards.  Cards can be for any occasion -- you can post here in the comments if there is a certain occasion you are looking for, but it's not guaranteed.

It is a good idea to write your partner a note letting them know the swap name and your name and send it along.

I will angel this swap if necessary, only if you have contacted your partner, have not heard from them within a few days, or have not received your swap within a month (remember, sometimes it takes longer to get mail from around the world.)

To sign up for May swaps... click here:
** COMING SOON **

Click on "comments" below, and post when you send and receive your swaps!

THANKS for joining!

Have fun

NOV ATC - Thanksgiving (USA only)

Theme: Thanksgiving (USA only)

1 for 1 swap, 3 for 3 swap, or 5 for 4 swap.

Types of ATCs permitted in this swap:
Use any technique or medium you desire.
Originals, (NO COPIES), embellished photos, digital, fabric.
Embellish as needed.


Send cash or stamps to cover return postage.
   Include the same amount it cost you to mail it to me.

Please include a return envelope.

Also, include your name and address on a large label or piece of paper.

Questions cheerfully answered. Happy swapping :)

Hostess name:  Barbi T.

Hostess email (to sign-up, questions, etc.):
swappermania@yahoo.com
Put "Swappermania Signup" in Subject Line.

Sign up by Nov. 18, send items by Nov. 30.

Items postmarked after Nov. 30 will be marked REFUSED - RETURNED TO SENDER. I am not responsible for lost/late mail.

Once all items are received, I will email everyone to let you know that they are being mailed back out, so you will know when to expect them. 

NOV ATC - Mermaid (Int'l)

Theme: Mermaid (Int'l)

1 for 1 swap, 3 for 3 swap, or 5 for 4 swap.

Types of ATCs permitted in this swap:
Use any technique or medium you desire.
Originals, (NO COPIES), embellished photos, digital, fabric.
Embellish as needed.


Send cash or stamps to cover return postage.
   In USA, the same amount it cost you to mail it to me.
   Outside USA? CLICK HERE for details on return postage.

Please include a return envelope.

Also, include your name and address on a large label or piece of paper.

Questions cheerfully answered. Happy swapping :)

Hostess name:  Barbi T.

Hostess email (to sign-up, questions, etc.):
swappermania@yahoo.com
Put "Swappermania Signup" in Subject Line.

Sign up by Nov. 18, send items by Nov. 30.

Items postmarked after Nov. 30 will be marked REFUSED - RETURNED TO SENDER. I am not responsible for lost/late mail.

Once all items are received, I will email everyone to let you know that they are being mailed back out, so you will know when to expect them.  Remember that this is an International swap, so swaps will take a bit longer to get where they need to go.... please be patient and kind, and make this a happy swapping experience for everyone :)