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 PCs - 3 new/unwritten postcards in an env.

This is a 3 for 3 swap.  You send 3, you get 3 different PCs in return. Simple :)  

Types of postcards permitted:
Storebought, internet bought, touristy-type cards. Size: 3"x5" - 4" x 6".
Must be like new/unwritten on, no bent corners, folds, etc. 
Absolutely NO ad cards, art cards, homemade, digital, etc.


*** FREEBIE THIS MONTH!!!***
NO RETURN POSTAGE or return envelope is required for this swap :)
(Of course donations of stamps & cash are always welcome!)

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

Hostess name:  Barbi Tvrdik


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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.




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 (post below in comments 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.

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

Location: International

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

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

Number of swap partners: 1

DESCRIPTION:

This is a 3 for 3 swap.  You send 3, you get 3 different PCs in return. Simple :)  

RULES:

Types of postcards permitted:
Storebought, internet bought, touristy-type cards. Size: 3"x5" - 4" x 6".
Must be like new/unwritten on, no bent corners, folds, etc. 
Absolutely NO ad cards, art cards, homemade, digital, etc.

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!

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SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY SWAPS HERE:

** MARCH SWAP SIGNUP SHEET **

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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 :)

PARTNERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE, AND ALSO EMAILED TO EVERYONE.

 * Please be considerate and send your swaps out on time.  If you can't, please just email your partner to let them know if it will be late. Thank you!

Remember that this is an International swap, so swaps might 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 :)

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

Location:  USA ONLY

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

Number of swap partners: 2

DESCRIPTION:

You will have 2 partners for this swap. Send each partner one 'naked' postcard (Naked = NOT in an envelope, stamped and sent) that shows either a Lake, River, or Waterfall on the front.  

Cards do not need to be 'touristy' (for example, do not need to show your state/city/country), but do need to be store bought. Cards from Zazzle, Pomegranate, Vistaprint, etc ... are fine for this.

Swap is USA only. If you have any questions, please PM me.

RULES:

Types of postcards permitted:
Storebought, internet bought, size 3"x5" - 4" x 6".
Absolutely NO ad cards, art cards, homemade, digital, etc.

Do not send anything offensive - for example offensive language or nudes.

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 photos!

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SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY SWAPS HERE:

** MARCH SWAP SIGNUP SHEET **

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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 :)

PARTNERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE, AND ALSO EMAILED TO EVERYONE.

 * Please be considerate and send your swaps out on time.  If you can't, please just email your partner to let them know if it will be late. Thank you!

MAR. POSTCARD: Sender's Choice With Quote

Location: International

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

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

Number of swap partners: 1

DESCRIPTION:

Choose any postcard you want. Write "Swappermania" and the swap name and your name on it. Share a quote (be sure to give credit for it).

Mail to your partner. SIMPLE!

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 photos!

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY SWAPS HERE:

** MARCH SWAP SIGNUP SHEET **

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

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 :)

PARTNERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE, AND ALSO EMAILED TO EVERYONE.

 * Please be considerate and send your swaps out on time.  If you can't, please just email your partner to let them know if it will be late. Thank you!

Remember that this is an International swap, so swaps might 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 :)

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