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FOR ADULTS TOO - Coloring Page # 1

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FOR ADULTS TOO - Coloring Page # 1
Swap Coordinator:ann60 (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Art  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:April 30, 2015
Date items must be sent by:May 16, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hi everyone,

Welcome to my new swap! I have been doing a lot of reading lately about adult coloring pages. They are definitely not just for kiddos :)

It seems that (according to studies) coloring may have a pretty good influence on our moods. Yay! Sooo... what we will do in this swap is this: on the day partners are assigned, I will email a coloring page to each person in the swap. For this first swap, everyone will use their favorite markers and color the image that I provide for you. The image is in the graphic box at the top of the swap information. Save the picture to your device; when you go to print it please make sure that your printer is set to a 5 x 7 inch size. It will print on a standard 8 1/2 x 11 inch page...it just needs to be cut to size. Please be sure to put your name, date, SB name and swap name on the back of the sheet, being careful that your writing doesn't go through ;)

I have made this swap a type 3 because it will need to be mailed in an appropriate size mailer and NOT folded...cardboard will help it not to bend.

THE NITTY GRITTY:

No flakers in this swap... please join only if you can finish and send the swap on time. Newbies are welcome to join, just make sure you have a well filled out profile. No ratings under 4.95 and no unexplained 1s or 3s. I will be checking profiles... Also, in a nutshell, please send your partner something you would like to receive.

I really want everyone to have fun with this swap! I know I will :)

Happy coloring and happy swapping!

Discussion

MommyKnows 04/18/2015 #

I've been wondering about a swap of this type. There are a couple of Facebook groups for coloring enthusiasts. Alas, I don't have pastel markers. I'll be on the lookout for the next swap!

thebragal 04/18/2015 #

Any chance you could post the image in the box above? Or describe it? Not sure I want to join until I see or know something about the image.

laurelrachh87 04/18/2015 #

Sounds like an expensive swap just for a coloring page, especially since it's international and can't be folded.

MommyKnows 04/18/2015 #

I have found that when I print a page and want to color it with markers, (I have an ink jet printer) that the lines bleed and muddy up my markers... SO, I will take the image to Staples and have it photo copied (it's only like 11 cents) so that I can color freely and not worry. ALSO they tend to bleed through the paper so don't forget to use something under your page while you color. For me, it is not about how fancy I can color, believe me! It is all about the process and its benefits!

MommyKnows 04/18/2015 #

@laurelrachh87 : An international half-fold sized envelope, much like a large greeting card (8.5 x 5.5) costs me $1.15 to mail if it is one ounce or under.

ann60 04/18/2015 #

I really appreciate your comments :) I will put the image on the box and see how it looks. I thought a 5 x 7 inch paper would keep postage down. Also it would be a good size if we want to bind it... Keep the input and comments coming!

MommyKnows 04/18/2015 #

Depending on the image, shrinking it much more could make it difficult to color.

ann60 04/18/2015 #

Yes, and I have some trouble with printing the image from a tablet...I have to use the laptop for this.

thebragal 04/18/2015 #

Not stuck on that image but I'd love to join another with a more literal and less graphic image. I adore my Copic markers.

cynaemon 04/18/2015 #

I love adult coloring books. Just got a great one - The Exchanged Forest, by Johanna Basford. Mommyknows, you can have things pointed on card stock, which is probably what I will do. It will be much nicer that way. Love this image.

ann60 04/18/2015 #

cynaemon, glad you like the image :) Thanks for the idea about card stock!

sabbysteg 04/22/2015 #

This would actually be a whole lot cooler if all participants emailed it to each other so everyone could see how it was colored differently.

ann60 05/ 1/2015 #

Don't forget to download the image at the top of the swap page!

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