Open Theme ATCs - Part 2

Four from Anita:

Four from Ellen:

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Four from Karen M:

Four from Renee:

Red & Black & White - Part 6

Two from Joanna T:

Four from Sarah:

Two from Joanne R:

Another Security Envelopes Patterns - Post Card Swap - Postmark by July 20th

Two years ago we had a Security Envelopes Patterns Post Card swap.  
Those business reply envelopes are still arriving in the mail box

although I see more variety in color and pattern

than there used to be.

inside-out business envelopes

For this swap, make 1 - 4 post cards to be swapped with

other participants.  

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I'm posting this swap description with more time allowed so participants can start saving empty envelopes to cut up, fold, or glue in layers...

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Here are some ideas:

1.  Use patterned paper as a background 

or frame and add collage pieces over it.

Rubberstamped images are fun, too...

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2.  Make a scene with different patterns.

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3.  Add color to light colored patterns

by scuffing with an ink pad 

or using colored pencils.

4.  Design some abstract art.

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5.  Weave strips of different patterned papers.

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SUMMARY:

MEDIA:  Envelope lining patterns

TECHNIQUE:  Collage, etc.

SIZE PARAMETERS:  6" x 4+1/4" POST CARDS

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 TO KEEP CARDS FROM STICKING TOGETHER IN TRANSIT
• YOUR RETURN ADDRESS ON EACH PIECE YOU SEND IN (EMAIL ADDRESS IS ALSO HELPFUL)

*****ANYTHING LARGER THAN POST CARD SIZE LIMITS WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST 55-CENTS LETTER RATE POSTAGE.*****

*****ANYTHING TOO THICK & 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 July 20th

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 -  SECURITY PATTERN" 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) your card cannot be bigger than 6"
   x  4+1/4", and it must be thin and flexible.  A card that is larger, thick, lumpy or doesn't bend, will require more postage. 

• 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

• 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

Red & Black & White - Part 5

It's wonderful seeing the enthusiastic participation

in this three-color post card swap!

Four from Annick:

Two from Clover: 

Four from Cynthia J:

Four from Rhonda:

OPEN THEME ATC's - Part 1

 Two from Cynthia Y:

Four from Honi:

Four from Kathy M: