Sunday, January 30, 2011

Altered Charm Swap - Sign-Ups OPEN!!

Well, looks like there is lots of interest in having an altered charm swap so I am officially opening the swap for all interested players.

Details...

Each person will make 5 charms (either the same or very similar) and get 4 different charms back.  You would not get your own back so be sure to make an extra to keep for yourself.  I would keep the extra charm but in exchange for that charm I would in turn send you a 5 loop silver charm pin (pictured below) for you to hang your new charms from.

I have the silver version ~ 3" long with 5 loops.



The charms can be created from anything you can dream up... there are tons of ideas on the web (search images under things like altered charms, altered charm bracelets, altered charm necklaces, Tim Holtz style necklace, charm swap; etc.)   

There are also lots of ideas here on the blog under: Acrylic Charms; Charms; Jewelry.

If you have a copy of my book ~ Teach Yourself Visually Collage & Altered Arts there is an entire chapter dedicated to creating your own charms.

*You could create your charm from acrylic pieces, glass, metal, clay, found objects, etc. You could embellish bought metal charms (please don't send a plain metal charm) with beads, chain, or other items.  There are many pendant blanks, bezels, etc.  that can be altered (insert photo/words, etc & fill with Glossy Accents or the like); you could fill little bottles with sand/beads and other goodies ~ sealed & findings added. And so much more...let your imagination run wild!

*Each charm should have a jump ring or lobster clasp so all you have to do is attach it to the charm pin when you get them back.

*You can make up to 3 sets of charms (1 set = 5 of the same charm).  I will give you a pin for each set you send.  :)

Packaging:

*I would like it if each person would identify their charms either by placing it in a baggie with their name and e-mail addy or mounting it on a small card or tag with the same info.  It's always nice to be able to thank people personally when you receive a piece of their art work.

Mailing:

NOTE: I am in the United States but welcome anyone to play along.

*Please package your charms securely so they arrive in good condition. 

*Include a self addressed envelope for the return trip.

*Send $3.00 (US) or $6.00 (International) for the return postage - PLEASE do NOT include pre-metered postage.  My local post office will not accept these.  They will refuse them!  If you would like to pay-pal me the money that would work as well.

DUE DATE EXTENDED!!!!!

New DUE DATE - March 4th, 2011!!!!

Due to bad weather I am extending the deadline a week to ensure enough time for any postal delays which may occur to the recent and continuing bad weather here in the US.
DUE DATE:   February 25th 2011

This is when your package must be in my hands.  I want to swap them out that weekend and have them back in the mail the following Monday so you can start enjoying them!  :)

Sign Ups: 

Please include your e-mail addy (spaces added) so I can send you my mailing address. 

NOTE: I will be sending details along with my mailing address as soon as I have your e-mail addy.  Please let me know if you don't receive them and I will re-send.  Thanks!

Red = Rec'd 

  1. Mindy
  2. 2Ksmommy (Brandy)
  3. Ginger
  4. Sandy
  5. Cher
  6. Amy
  7. Neil
  8. Judith S
  9. Anne Thompson
  10. Kristy Tyra
  11. Jennifer Phillips
  12. Gail
  13. Diane
  14. Deb
  15. Kim
  16. Lissa
  17. Judith N.
  18. Jan Wills
  19. Paula
  20. Elaine P.
  21. Michensey
  22. Julie O
  23. Sparkly Fairy
  24. Carolyn
  25. Connie
  26. Erika

31 comments:

  1. I'm signing up.
    Mindy
    onedayinthefuture@gmail.com

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  2. Sign me up!
    Brandy
    brandypitre@ gmail.com

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  3. I'm in!

    Ginger
    fireangelreborn2000@yahoo.com

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  5. oooOooo I want to play! Sign me up!
    Sandy
    desertrat101@gmail.com

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  6. count me in please...didnt find where to sign up when I clicked the pic. Cher from ATT

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  7. I'd like to sign up, but I'm reluctant to commit if you are overseas on account of postage costs. I will read the post more carefully for an addy, but are you in the US?
    Xx,
    Amy
    amymcdonald91@gmail.com

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  8. Sign me up, please!

    iamvictorias at gmail dot com

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  9. Sign me up too please!
    nsasthewalkers@gmail.com

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  10. Hi Roni, I'd like to sign up please! judith@tnjsmith.fsnet.co.uk Judith xx

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  11. Im hoping I might join this one if I have the time! Ive just purchased your book, it looks fabulous!

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  12. Sign me up, please! Anne, yourmainestamper

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  13. Oops...forgot to send my e-mail address to sign up for the charm swap. Anne, yourmainestamper

    anne.thompson@fairpoint.net

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  14. Yeah! Sign me up!
    katyra.tyra@gmail.com

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  15. Please sign me up :)

    Jen Phillips
    jenmphillips2005@yahoo.com

    Thanks

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  16. i'll play..sign me up!!!..sounds fun..i'm in Canada..
    gailnov29@gmail.com

    loves ya

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  17. oops wrong addy

    gailnov29@yahoo.com

    loves ya

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  18. Sign me up Please.
    Diane
    keyser4diane@yahoo.com

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  19. I would like to give it a whirl!
    debi@schweikertfamily.com

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  20. I wanna play... It'll be my first swap, oh what fun it will be!

    Kim
    BryantKm@hotmail.com

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  21. Best get my skates on then being in the UK, If i have time today or tomorrow to make the charms i'll be back to sign up asap :)

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  22. Just found this blog, love it! Please sign me up for the charm swap!

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  23. I would like to sign up. What a great idea.
    Jan Wills

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  24. Opps forgot to give you my Email addy
    newmexicoparrot@yahoo.com I got so excited I made my charms yesterday so they are ready to send!
    Jan Wills

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  25. I would like to participate in the swap also, please. Thanks! Paula
    h2owoman@yahoo.com

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  26. I would love to particpatge as well, I love making charms. Please add me.

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  27. Please sign me up! I am so excited for this! michenseyhamlin@att.net

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  28. I would like to sign up! juliejobrien AT gmail DOT com.

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  29. I'd like to join please
    gallowaye@hotmail.co.uk
    Im in the UK

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  30. Are you still taking sign ups? If so, let me know! Thanks!! =o)

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  31. I am surely gonna sign up.

    Sheena Goldberg
    she2gold@gmail.com

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Thanks for your thoughts and comments!