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Do you ever just want to make a collage to express that neverending internal scream? Does your scream usually end up making people say, "Oh, that's... interesting"? If so, this is the swap for you!
I have been really into making these notecards lately. I have been calling them sticker collages, but I see the term used interchangeably with "sticker bomb." These are a bit different (but not too different), so I'm just calling them hybrid sticker collages. Mine are all vibrant and colorful or pastel, but that's not required of you at all -- those are just what mine look like.
So what are the requirements?
you can make a notecard or a postcard. Please nothing smaller than 4" x 6", and nothing larger than 5" x 7". your card must contain at least ten stickers, one paper element, and one piece of washi tape. Of course, you can use more of any, that's just the minimum. No requirements for sticker size, each alphabet sticker counts as 1. Paper elements could be memo paper, a playing card, magazine cutouts, a hand drawn image, ephemera, etc. See linked album for examples. the card should express something. Ie, you should feel like you're letting something out when you make it. This is honors system -- don't downrate if you think this wasn't met. I think most people get something worthwhile out of crafting. don't worry about not being "weird enough," being "too weird," or about not being an artist (I'm definitely not). If you relate, you can join. consider gluing down your components, even if they're sticky. They love to fall off if you don't add some encouragement, especially in the post. A topcoat of something like mod podge isn't a terrible idea, either. postcards can be sent naked, in a plastic sleeve, or in an envelope. Notecards, of course, should be sent in an envelope. Keep in mind that postcards much larger than the minimum will require a regular first class stamp. include the swap name, your username, and a note to your partner. This is a nonjudgmental zone, so feel free to vent, write a little poem, talk about something you've done recently, a bit about yourself, anything! Just more than saying hello. be advised that you may receive something that contains unsettling imagery or unsavory language. Do not join if you absolutely cannot handle something specific. swap is US only. Please give ample time to arrive. If you will be late, let me AND your partner know. I will angel after communication and a 1 rating. I will also do this swap privately internationally -- it's just super not fun to deal with ratings drama and stuff not arriving if anyone can join. no shady stuff. No recent or unexplained 1's or 3's. Newbies welcome with a filled profile and a message to me. I reserve the right to ban anyone for any reason, including not being active within two days of assigning partners. I do check.
That's all! Remember folks: 10 stickers, 1 paper element, 1 piece of washi. Use as much as you like, but at least that much. Happy swapping!
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