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WIYM: Paint a Watercolor Envelope

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WIYM: Paint a Watercolor Envelope
Group:What's in your mailbox?
Swap Coordinator:nisforneville (contact)
Swap categories: Mail Art  Painting 
Number of people in swap:15
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.98
Last day to signup/drop:August 19, 2016
Date items must be sent by:September 7, 2016
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

For this swap either make an envelope or use a store bought envelope and paint it using watercolors. You don't need to be an artist for this swap! It's easy to make a pretty envelope by using different painting techniques like splatter, etc. Use YouTube for inspiration! You may use other embellishments such as washi, stickers, etc, but the main focus should be watercolors.

Once your envelope is dry, add a flat surprise or two for your partner inside. What you send is sender's choice, but as always, feel free to look at your partner's profile! Send something nice, something you would like to receive.

Tips for painting your envelope:

  • If using a store bought envelope, cut a piece of parchment or wax paper to fit the inside of the envelope. This will keep the front and back of the envelope from sticking together while wet.
  • Use a hair dryer for fast drying! The low setting works best.

Remember to include your swap-bot username and the name of the swap. Also remember to rate when you receive.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions if I've missed something or if something is unclear. Thanks for joining and I hope everyone enjoys receiving their pretty watercolor envies with surprises inside!

Discussion

lou 08/ 4/2016 #

I just found some colored pencils that you wet to become watercolors, can't wait to use them!

nisforneville 08/ 4/2016 #

@lou I've seen those too! I might have to try them sometime.

isabellasnow 08/18/2016 #

The watercolor pencils are AMAZING . . . if you're considering purchasing some, Derwent makes amazing pencils.

nisforneville 08/20/2016 #

Sorry I'm late on assigning partners. Our Internet and phone went out today. I am working on it now.

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