Swap Due Date: February 1, 2022
Sign up by Date: January 15, 2022
Withdraw by date: no deadline, just communicate please
Number of Items: 3 for 3
Number of participants: unlimited
Media: Any media is welcome – no stickers please
Try Something New 4.0
I have hosted this swap over the new year for the last 3 years and really enjoyed it. I hope some of you who played before will join again and I hope some new players join as well!!
This swap is centered on trying a new style, a new technique, or a new product. Be brave! This year I’m going back to the classic - just try anything that is new. If your cards look a little like a background, please add a small focal picture or quote.
As adults, we don’t try new things or challenge ourselves as much as we did when we were children. I bet that most of this is due to past failure, worry or insecurities. Kids are always trying different ways to figure things out, making new projects, developing new skills – there are no excuses and minimal limitations in their eyes.
So let’s start 2022 off with a child-like approach to our art! This swap will be a no-judgement zone. I would love to see things you have tried even it they don't turn out how you thought they would. Last year I had a very rough start with paint pouring.
Some possibly new techniques are string pull art, shaving cream marbling, paint pouring, nail polish dip marbling, watercolor or alcohol inks with salt or alcohol, or crayola resist. Some new products I’ve tried recently are the pouring medium that I bought and it took 2 years for me to get brave enough to just get it out and try it! I have not mastered paint pouring but I’ve played with it a few times. I also just tried spray paint marbling technique that was really fun and easy. I still haven’t used a set of gouache paint that I ‘inherited’ a year ago.
Card Specifics
All mediums and techniques are welcome. Send in your best work, something you would be excited to receive if I sent it to you.
All cards need to be standard ATC size: 2.5” X 3.5” and sturdy. No shaped cards for this swap. Please don’t send flimsy cards that are just a sheet of paper. Back your ATC on heavy cardstock or paperboard (such as a cereal or tissue box).
Cards need to be sent in a plastic sleeve for their protection.
Please include at least the Swap name, your Username, your real name and location and the style, technique or product on the back of each card.
Mailing
US participants, please enclose a SASE for your returns with one forever stamp on it. If your cards are bulky please consider adding a loose extra ounce stamp to help your cards get to their forever homes.
International participants: please enclose an envelope with your name and address clearly printed on it and a well concealed US Dollar Bill, an International Forever Stamp or I have Venmo.
When your cards are ready to mail, send me a PM for my address. I moved in 2020 so please make sure you have the new address. Please mail your cards early so that they will arrive by the deadline.
When you receive your returns, please leave “you rock” points for the artists whose cards you received, and if you feel that I’ve done a good job as a host, please leave an iTrader for me (haagmm).
So, who wants to try something new?
1. rhodora55 - cards rec'd
2. jo.on.the.go - cards rec'd
3. Carol - cards rec'd
4. LuAnnP -cards rec'd
6. fundygirl - cards rec'd
7. wildholly - cards rec'd
8. luckycat479 - cards rec'd
9. Allegrae - cards rec'd
10. Donnacr - cards rec'd
11. Ancient Planter - cards rec'd
12. Lori H - cards rec'd
15. Somnia - cards rec'd
16. Thouartdelyrius - cards rec'd
17. Sarat - cards rec'd
18. Mapletree - cards rec'd
19. Leydab - cards rec'd
20. Molly -cards rec'd
21. autumnleavz_artist - cards rec’d
22. Chimerix - cards rec'd
Lurking... Javazarf & JenUrebel
Sign up by Date: January 15, 2022
Withdraw by date: no deadline, just communicate please
Number of Items: 3 for 3
Number of participants: unlimited
Media: Any media is welcome – no stickers please
Try Something New 4.0
I have hosted this swap over the new year for the last 3 years and really enjoyed it. I hope some of you who played before will join again and I hope some new players join as well!!
This swap is centered on trying a new style, a new technique, or a new product. Be brave! This year I’m going back to the classic - just try anything that is new. If your cards look a little like a background, please add a small focal picture or quote.
As adults, we don’t try new things or challenge ourselves as much as we did when we were children. I bet that most of this is due to past failure, worry or insecurities. Kids are always trying different ways to figure things out, making new projects, developing new skills – there are no excuses and minimal limitations in their eyes.
So let’s start 2022 off with a child-like approach to our art! This swap will be a no-judgement zone. I would love to see things you have tried even it they don't turn out how you thought they would. Last year I had a very rough start with paint pouring.
Some possibly new techniques are string pull art, shaving cream marbling, paint pouring, nail polish dip marbling, watercolor or alcohol inks with salt or alcohol, or crayola resist. Some new products I’ve tried recently are the pouring medium that I bought and it took 2 years for me to get brave enough to just get it out and try it! I have not mastered paint pouring but I’ve played with it a few times. I also just tried spray paint marbling technique that was really fun and easy. I still haven’t used a set of gouache paint that I ‘inherited’ a year ago.
Card Specifics
All mediums and techniques are welcome. Send in your best work, something you would be excited to receive if I sent it to you.
All cards need to be standard ATC size: 2.5” X 3.5” and sturdy. No shaped cards for this swap. Please don’t send flimsy cards that are just a sheet of paper. Back your ATC on heavy cardstock or paperboard (such as a cereal or tissue box).
Cards need to be sent in a plastic sleeve for their protection.
Please include at least the Swap name, your Username, your real name and location and the style, technique or product on the back of each card.
Mailing
US participants, please enclose a SASE for your returns with one forever stamp on it. If your cards are bulky please consider adding a loose extra ounce stamp to help your cards get to their forever homes.
International participants: please enclose an envelope with your name and address clearly printed on it and a well concealed US Dollar Bill, an International Forever Stamp or I have Venmo.
When your cards are ready to mail, send me a PM for my address. I moved in 2020 so please make sure you have the new address. Please mail your cards early so that they will arrive by the deadline.
When you receive your returns, please leave “you rock” points for the artists whose cards you received, and if you feel that I’ve done a good job as a host, please leave an iTrader for me (haagmm).
So, who wants to try something new?
1. rhodora55 - cards rec'd
2. jo.on.the.go - cards rec'd
3. Carol - cards rec'd
4. LuAnnP -cards rec'd
6. fundygirl - cards rec'd
7. wildholly - cards rec'd
8. luckycat479 - cards rec'd
9. Allegrae - cards rec'd
10. Donnacr - cards rec'd
11. Ancient Planter - cards rec'd
12. Lori H - cards rec'd
15. Somnia - cards rec'd
16. Thouartdelyrius - cards rec'd
17. Sarat - cards rec'd
18. Mapletree - cards rec'd
19. Leydab - cards rec'd
20. Molly -cards rec'd
21. autumnleavz_artist - cards rec’d
22. Chimerix - cards rec'd
Lurking... Javazarf & JenUrebel
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