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Decorative Tags July

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Decorative Tags July
Swap Coordinator:sosiejude (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Handmade  Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:8
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:July 13, 2011
Date items must be sent by:July 31, 2011
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

I have been asked to take over this monthly swap from Kahether as her time is limited at the moment These are great fun! It is an opportunity for scrappers, stampers, mini album makers, and artists to show off some of their techniques and skills - or to try new ones. All you need to do is decorate one tag (see rules below) for each of your partners.

There are lots of ideas, suggestions and techniques on the internet. Just do a web search, or better yet, check out YouTube. Search "Tim Holtz" on YouTube for some great ideas.

Here are the rules:

Dimensions: No smaller than 4 x 3" or larger than 3-" x 6-" (shipping tag - size #8, approximately 7.5cm x 16cm).

You will make one tag per swap partner for a total of 3 tags.

Reinforce the tag with a lightweight chipboard, or the like, to keep it from bending in transit.

Participants MUST use at LEAST 3 art techniques or mediums on their tag. I don't mind glued images, but if that is all that is done the recipient is left with little more than a piece of cardboard - literally. You can paint, stain, draw, stamp, age (tear, stain edges, etc.), embellish with 3D objects, decoupage, wet/dry emboss, splatter paint/ink, blend inks/stains, etc. Check out the huge library of ideas on YouTube (caution: YouTube does have some very adult content - the craft videos are typically obvious. Just be aware when clicking to view.)

To distinguish this from the "SKINNY" (3" x 5" decorated card) that is exchanged here on swap-bot, add a hole to the top of the tag (if there is not one already) and add some kind of fibers or chain. Small charm(s) is (are) nice but optional.

On the back, please sign your tag. Also note the month and year of creation, the name of your tag (if you've named it) and where you are from (city, state/province, country).

Participants have the whole month of June to make and send their tags. Please put your time and effort into creating a piece of art your recipient will treasure.

This is an international swap, so please be aware that shipping costs may reflect that - if your package is going overseas. If your partner is overseas, please allow time to receive your swap. Some swaps may take as long as a month to get to their destination.

No recent or unexplained 1's or 3's. Newbies are welcome with well filled out profiles. Please e-mail me with any questions. If you are willing to make an extra tag to angel - just in case, please let me know. I don't believe the artists who join this will flake, but it is nice to have back-up if needed.

I reserve the right to edit this swap up until 48 hours before partner assignment. Please check to see if any changes are made. I do not anticipate making any major changes.

Thanks for checking out this swap - I hope you join us!

Discussion

nasreen 06/20/2011 #

What number is this in the series please? I would love to join but am scared that I have missed too many. Watchlist for now...

sosiejude 06/28/2011 #

Feel free to join theres one every month ......so you can join in when you likle if you cant do one month then no worries see you when ever. Pl;ease feel free to join when you can the more the merrier. judex

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