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Mail Art: Sharpies & Tape

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Mail Art: Sharpies & Tape
Swap Coordinator:isabellasnow (contact)
Swap categories: Mail Art 
Number of people in swap:33
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:March 29, 2013
Date items must be sent by:April 12, 2013
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

For this swap you will be creating a piece of mail art using. . . SHARPIES + DECO TAPE! I just came home from Staples with a 24-pack of Sharpies called "Glam 80's" and can't wait to uncap them to create some great mail art.

You'll create one piece of mail art for one partner. Here are the requirements:

  • envelope must measure at least 4"x5", but can be larger

  • envelope must be decorated with Sharpie (or other similar type) markers and some form of decorative tape (deco tape, washi tape, colorful packing tape, etc. Sandylion just released a new brand of deco tape called Tape Works--really cute designs including owls, peace signs, flowers, animal prints, and others.

  • you are permitted to use other items to decorate your envie, so long as you use Sharpies and tape for part of the design

  • design is sender's choice (please avoid gory or religious designs, since these are the most common "please don't send" on profiles)

  • include a small, flat paper surprise (stickers, notes, postcards, faux postage, etc--anything flat to keep down the cost of postage)

The new postal rate for 1 oz international is $1.10, and the new international stamps are SO NEAT! They're round!

Participants must have a cumulative 4.9 rating and be rated for 10 Type 3 swaps.

Discussion

ArtyBeth3 03/21/2013 #

What a fun idea! I'm in :)

scrappermama 03/21/2013 #

Check Walmart for same sharpies. I buy mine there for so much cheaper!

isabellasnow 03/21/2013 #

@scrappermama I got my 24 pack at Staples for $10! An amazing buy since they sell for $1.49 each there!

scrappermama 03/24/2013 #

Wow! $10 beats Wally World! Great buy!

fawnscrafts 03/27/2013 #

It will take me a few minutes to get the envelope done. I love arting envelopes!

fawnscrafts 03/27/2013 #

Can we use any sharpie? Including the super fine tip ones. (These are black based with the strip of color down the side that denotes the color it is.) Called a pen....

http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-pens/

julesswapbotmail 03/28/2013 #

Like this idea, but sad that I'm a newbie, soon I hope to be able to join until then keep up the cool ideas

isabellasnow 03/29/2013 #

@fawnscrafts yes you can use any Sharpie--I like the super fine tip ones and that's whas I used.

JavaJunkie 04/ 1/2013 #

Wish I had a Staples in my area! A 24 pack of Sharpies for $10-WOW!

fawnscrafts 04/ 5/2013 #

The sale was still on on Monday. perhaps those without a Staples in the area can get online or call the nearest one. I was not going to get any, but we drove past the Staples store and I had DD stop, I got her and me a set for that price!

fawnscrafts 04/ 5/2013 #

Mine is finished but for some tape after I seal it!

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