Ink Stains: Altered Charm Swap

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!

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