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.

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

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


Last day to signup/drop:  
March 7, 2014

Partners posted: 
March 8, 2014

Date items must be sent by:  
March 15, 2014

Number of swap partners: 2

DESCRIPTION:

Hello fellow swappers!
So, I guess the title of this swap is pretty self-explanatory. If your birthday is in the month of March, and you like getting fun mail, this is the PERFECT swap for you!!

You will have TWO partners to whom you will send a card (store-bought or nicely homemade).
The card should include at least 2 little items (sticker sheets, memo papers, etc.). 
It can be anything that you can stick into an envelope. 
It's up to the sender how much you can spend on this swap but no less than the stated numbers above.
Feel free to email your partner and ask what their likes/wishes/dislikes are. Make someone's birthday a happy one!

Please, no trashy items, send only new store bought, QUALITY handmade stuff, something you would like to receive yourself!

Swap requirements:

Please, no flakers, if you think you won't be able to send on time or meet the requirements, don't sign up.
Note that this is an INTERNATIONAL swap and shipping might take up to a month, this is why this is a quick swap.

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.

MARCH. Misc. - Homemade Card: Theme = "GREEN"

UPDATE: NO SIGNUPS THIS MONTH




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Last day to signup/drop:         March 17, 2012 
Partners posted by:                  March 19, 2012 
Date items must be sent by:   March 31, 2012

Swap Coordinator:	Barbi
Swap categories:	Card Making
Number of people in swap:	(0, waiting for signups)
Location:	International
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
For this swap you will create one handmade greeting card featuring the color Green. If you want to add an accent color other than green you can as long as it is not the dominant color. There are no set rules on what you can and cannot use for the card, use your imagination! 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 card as you are making it for your partner to use in the future. Please also include an envelope. It 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. Please take care when making this card and make something that you would want to receive yourself! 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.) How to sign up: (I will set up a Google doc for this.... but for now, just email me... swappermania @ yahoo .com(take spaces out) Click on "comments" below, and post when you send and receive your swaps! THANKS for joining! Have fun