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)

 

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

SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY SWAPS HERE:

** DECEMBER SWAP SIGNUP SHEET **

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




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 :)




~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Details on N&N FBs:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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.

March Swaps

MARCH SWAP PARTNERS:
******************************

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)


******************************

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

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

SIGN UPS FOR THIS MONTH = CLOSED

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

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 :)




~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Details on N&N FBs:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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

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:

For this swap, you will send 5 sticker bags. These can be new or established.

RULES:

If sending established SBs, please include a maximum of 1 where the next person is the last signer.

If making new SBs, they can be made for you, for friends, for your swap moderator (wink wink), etc.  (Email me for what info you should put on them if you would like to make them for me.)
If you're making new bags, feel free to have them themed (i.e. only sticker flakes, large stickers only, etc) if you'd like, or keep it fun and random.

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!

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

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 :)

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

For this swap, you will send 5 sticker bags. These can be new or established.

If sending established SBs, please include a maximum of 1 where the next person is the last signer.

If making new SBs, they can be made for you, for friends, for your swap moderator (wink wink), etc.  (Email me for what info you should put on them if you would like to make them for me.)
If you're making new bags, feel free to have them themed (i.e. only sticker flakes, large stickers only, etc) if you'd like, or keep it fun and random.



*** 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 T.




Sign up for this month's swaps here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h1ZkXQTOz_u-Zl_8KoUjveeDdR3ZdtaclFwiNodyLGI/viewform

Sign up by 4/27, send items by 4/30.

Items postmarked after 4/30 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 (post below in comments with any questions). Happy swapping :)



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What is a SB?

SB = Sticker Bag

It's an envelope with stickers to trade. You put some in, take some out and send to a friend to do likewise.

Get an envelope.

Put 6-8 loose stickers in it.

On the front of the envelope you identify it as a sticker bag. Tell people how many to take and how many to put in. (I.e. Take 3, Insert 6) and identify the person who should send it home. (i.e. #5 please send home).

Put the name/address of the person it's for and the person who made it.

On the back of the envelope, the people who get it (usually via pen palling or swaps) signs in with their name and the date. The #5 person (or however many people are designated) sends the sticker bag home to the person it was made for. 

You can get more info/see samples here:

Sandbook - Look under "Other Forms of Friendship Books"
http://sandbook.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=8

http://thesnaggingpalace.blogspot.com/