Circles and Strips Collage Post Card Swap - Postmark by June 1st

Example by Honi

For this collage swap, participants can make 1 - 4 post cards incorporating circles and  strips (not the same as stripes) on any background.  (Strips, circles or backgrounds may have stripes on them if you want to do that... or polka dots, or...)  Your art will be exchanged with other participants' art.  

Example by Honi

MEDIA:  may include paint, ink, crayon/marker/pen, rubber stamped images, etc. with the main focus on collaged shapes. 

Example by Honi

 Circles may be of any size or mixed sizes.  Strips may be various widths and lengths. 

Example by Honi

TECHNIQUE:  COLLAGE
SIZE PARAMETERS:  6" x 4+1/4"

CHECKLIST:

• ADDRESS LABELS FOR EACH PIECE YOU SEND IN 
• SUFFICIENT POSTAGE FOR EACH PIECE YOU SEND IN
• WAXED PAPER, PARCHMENT OR CELLOPHANE BETWEEN EACH PIECE
• YOUR RETURN ADDRESS/CONTACT INFO. ON EACH PIECE YOU SEND IN

*****ANYTHING LARGER THAN POST CARD SIZE LIMITS WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST 55-CENTS (FOREVER/1st CLASS) LETTER RATE POSTAGE.*****

*****ANYTHING THICKER THAN SEVERAL LAYERS OF INDEX CARD, ANYTHING TOO STIFF TO BEND EASILY, DESIGNS WITH ART EXTENDING OVER THE EDGES, POST CARDS ENCASED IN CELLOPHANE SLEEVES, WILL REQUIRE 70-CENTS "NONMACHINABLE" POSTAGE***** 

Put your card(s) in an envelope 
and get them postmarked by June 1st

SEND TO:
Honi C.
Post Office Box 142
Freedom, New York State  14065  USA

QUESTIONS:  s.h.greenstamps@juno.com

GROUP SWAP DETAILS:

• You may send in as many as four cards unless specified by the swap host.  (You will get back the same number you send, each from a different artist)

• Your cards will be mailed to your host in an envelope, and your host will mail them "naked" to other swappers.  International swappers may request to have them all mailed together in one envelope.

• If you're sending more than one, please make sure you insert waxed paper, parchment or cellophane between the cards so they don't get stuck together in the envelope, especially if you use glue, paint or sealant

• Write “MMSA - Circles & Strips " on the back of each card and attach your return address in the UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER in case of postal delivery problems.  An email address legibly written would make it easier for your recipient to thank you.

• LEAVE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE POSTCARD BLANK (THE PART WHERE THE ADDRESS "TO" GOES)

• Include a mailing label with your name and address for each card you create
  (Your host will attach them to the cards she mails back to you)
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•  Please include the proper postage in the envelope or adhere stamps to your postcards (see below for postal guidelines)
• Postcards made from thicker cardboard (therefore stiff/not easily bendable)  will need nonmachinable postage.  Thank you.

Postage and Card Size

• In order to use the postcard rate (35-cents) your card cannot be bigger than 6"
   x  4+1/4", and it must be thin and flexible.  A card that is larger will cost at least 55- cents.  Art that is thick, lumpy or doesn't bend, may require 70-cents.

• If your card is an unusual shape (square, round) or is flexible but has some lumpy embellishments it will probably cost you the "nonmachinable" rate of 70-cents.

• If your card doesn't bend at all, the post office may consider it a package and you should go get it weighed and measured to figure out the proper postage.

INTERNATIONAL SWAPPERS - contact the swap host regarding using PayPal to cover return mailing postage, or make other arrangements.

You can find all the postal specifications (and a handy postage calculator) here:  http://postcalc.usps.gov