Welcome to the Swappermania Blog!
WHO AM I?
I am a Christian married mom of 2 boys, living in northern Minnesota. We are both veterans (me- Army Reserves, Hubby- Air Force). My husband has had multiple strokes and has a heart issue. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after the birth of my first child. My youngest son was diagnosed at age 5 with Diabetes Type 1.
I am a work-at-home mom as a self-taught graphic designer. I make and sell computer labels, stationery, and planner stickers and filler pages.
Do you Periscope? I like to participate in bible studies on the #jesusdidit scopes (http://www.jesusdidit.org/) and also occasionally get on Periscope or YouTube and do some crafting and encouraging chats. I do both bible-based scopes and just plain babbling chats and craft scopes (videos). Come and join me sometime! https://www.periscope.tv/createdbybarbi and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/btvrdik
I enjoy all sorts of crafts, paper-crafting, beading, and my big hobby is sending and receiving fun snail maill! I would love to exchange some happy mail with you! I show it on my Mail Call Monday videos on YouTube (don't worry, I don't show addresses). I have met a lot of great swappers and happy mail senders all around the world. Would love to see your name in my mailbox!
Send to:
Happy Mail/Swappermania
Barbi Tvrdik
PO Box 74
Barnum MN 55707
USA
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Check out more fun snail mail ideas on my Pinterest board!
https://www.pinterest.com/btvrdik/snail-mail-fun/
My fave Bible verse:
* Romans 8:28 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
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Friday, July 5, 2019
Sunday, December 3, 2017
December Swaps
Location: Most swaps are International, unless otherwise stated.
Last day to signup/drop:
Dec. 15, 2017
Partners posted:
Dec. 18, 2017
Date items must be sent by:
Dec. 30, 2017
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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.
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.)
(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.)
Dec. 15, 2017
Partners posted:
Dec. 18, 2017
Date items must be sent by:
Dec. 30, 2017
Click on the title to read the details about each swap BEFORE you sign up.
- SIGNUPS NOW CLOSED FOR ALL DECEMBER SWAPS.
- 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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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
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.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Snailmail Fun
I posted my newest video from yesterday... did you see it yet?
In it, I mention 2 groups I do swaps & send fun mail in. Here are the links to them in case you want to check them out.
SnailmailersRus
This first one is more for pen palling and exchanging different things in the mail. They do "tags" where you tag the person above you, and send them the item listed for that Tag Category. Then the person below you tags you, and sends to you. So you never get the same "swap partner" and you can get all sorts of fun snail mail. You can also post if you are looking for a pen pal.
Wishes Galore
This is a group of a bunch of sarcastic ladies where you can jump into some fun conversation (warning: some adult language on there... lol) and once you get to know everyone, you can post a daily wishlist of small items you'd like to receive in the mail. Then people can grant your wish, and you can grant other people's wishes and send them items off their wishlists.
Tell them Barbi sent you if you join :) (No I don't get anything for referrals... just want to know how many people actually check them out from reading this blog.)
And of course, I always welcome fun snail mail/ friend mail/ happy mail :) Thank you!
Send to:
Barbi Tvrdik/swappermania
PO Box 74
Barnum MN 55707
USA
In it, I mention 2 groups I do swaps & send fun mail in. Here are the links to them in case you want to check them out.
SnailmailersRus
This first one is more for pen palling and exchanging different things in the mail. They do "tags" where you tag the person above you, and send them the item listed for that Tag Category. Then the person below you tags you, and sends to you. So you never get the same "swap partner" and you can get all sorts of fun snail mail. You can also post if you are looking for a pen pal.
Wishes Galore
This is a group of a bunch of sarcastic ladies where you can jump into some fun conversation (warning: some adult language on there... lol) and once you get to know everyone, you can post a daily wishlist of small items you'd like to receive in the mail. Then people can grant your wish, and you can grant other people's wishes and send them items off their wishlists.
Tell them Barbi sent you if you join :) (No I don't get anything for referrals... just want to know how many people actually check them out from reading this blog.)
And of course, I always welcome fun snail mail/ friend mail/ happy mail :) Thank you!
Send to:
Barbi Tvrdik/swappermania
PO Box 74
Barnum MN 55707
USA
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