Ink Stains Winter Holiday Charm & ATC Swap - Due 3-16-13

Ink Stains

Altered Winter Charm Swap

&

ATC Swap

Due Date: 3-16-13

It's time once again for the Altered Charm Swap - this time combined with my ATC swap!

NOTE: There is no deadline for signing up...as long as you get them to me by the due date you're good as gold :)

Charm Swap Details:
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.

*You can make up to 3 sets of charms (1 set = 5 of the same charm) per group (so a total of 15 charms for General & 15 charms for Winter Holidays if desired).

THEMES:

General - Which means anything under the sun.

Winter Holiday Theme - Snow, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day

PACKING:
*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 I welcome anyone who would like to play along. In the past we've had players from North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. I'd love to have artist from these and other areas join in the fun as well. You're all welcome :)

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

*Include a self addressed envelope for the return trip or if you want your charms returned priority mail please include a card with your full mailing address.

*POSTAGE NOTE - I'm really sorry about how high the mailing costs are - especially the international mail rates. 

The USPS is really jacking up the prices on 1-27-13. 

*Send $4.00 or $6.00 for Priority Mail in the United States.

Canada - 9.00

Mexico - 12.00

Europe, Australia - 13.00

New Zealand - 12.00

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.

My e-mail addy will be in the final details.

Due Date:

Your charms are due March 16th, 2013. 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! :)

You are more than welcome to send your charms and ATC's together to save money!

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

General Theme Charms

1. Roni
2. Dixie
3. Theresa P
4. Shirley H.
5. Deanne C.
6. Elaine
7. Nan G
8. .Anabela
9. .Sandie Bell
10. April
11. Kee
12. Terry D
13. Shawn
14. Hollie
15. Karen B
16. Debbie W.
17. Nancy P
18. Olga B

Winter Holiday Themed Charms
(Winter/Snow, Valentine's, St. Patrick's Day)

1. Roni
2. Dixie
3. Nancy P
4. Shirley H.
5. Theresa P
6. Nan G.
7. Anabela
8. Sandie Bell
9. April
10. Kee
11. Kris J
12. Shawn
13. Debbie

Winter ATC Swap

Game Plan -

*Create up to 15* ATC's per group using any technique you would like (no more than 5 of the same design). We will be having 2 groups - General and Winter Holidays! Please be sure to sign and date your ATC's :)

*NOTE: You don't have to make 15, you can make 1, 3, 10, or any number that inspires you. Also, you can create up to 15 for EACH group if you so desire. I do ask that you make no more than 5 of a single design. It makes it very difficult to swap out if I have too many of one design to swap.

*Send them to me by the due date and I'll swap them out and you'll get back 15 different ATC's.
NOTE: Be sure and make/keep an extra of your ATC's for yourself if you want one...you won't be getting your own back.

Mailing -

*Send $4.00 or $6.00 for Priority Mail in the United States.

Canada - 9.00

Mexico - 12.00

Europe, Australia - 13.00

New Zealand - 12.00

Remember if you are joining both the Charm & ATC swaps you can send them together to save money!

ATC SWAP Sign Ups

please include your e-mail addy so I can send you my address.

General Theme

1. Roni
2. Dixie
3. Paula K.
4. Sheryl
5. Katy D
6. Theresa P
7. Donna J
8. Anabela
9. Sandie Bell
10. Kee
11. Hollie
12. Karen B
    

Winter Holiday Theme
(Winter/snow; Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day)

1. Roni
2. Dixie
3. Paula L
4. Katy D.
5. Theresa P
6. Donna J
7. Anabela.
8. Sandie B
9. Kee
10. Hollie
11. Kris J
12. Lynn R
13. Karen B