Summer Citrus Colors - Post Card Swap - Postmark by August 31st

by hhc

For this swap, think of the colors of summer fruit, popsicles, sherbet, fruit slushies or smoothies, etc. and then make up 1- 4 post cards to be exchanged with your swap partners.

Alcohol inks - by hhc

Along with orange, lemon yellow and lime green we could include grapefruit pink.  And aren't there some red oranges?

Collage, rubber stamps, pen - by hhc

Media/techniques might include collage, paint, ink, rubber stamping, etc.

Collage on paint - by hhc

You may combine colors and/or media techniques in your art pieces, or make each piece with a one-color focus color.

Collage and Deli wax paper, and rubber stamps - by hhc

You don't have to show fruit, although that is certainly an option.  :)

Collage and rubber stamps over inked background - by hhc

Our previous swap called CITRUS BLAST was featured in June of 2017, so you could search the site for some terrific examples.

Alcohol inks - by hhc

Collage, stickers, Deli waxed paper, rubber stamps - by hhc

Collage, rubber stamps - by hhc

MEDIA:  Your choice, combinations fine

TECHNIQUE:  Your choice

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 ON EACH PIECE YOU SEND IN

*****ANYTHING LARGER THAN POST CARD SIZE LIMITS WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST 55-CENTS 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 August 31st

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 - Citrus Colors " 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