INKS ARE FUN! Post Card Swap - Postmark by December 7th

Alcohol Ink Dots on Photo Paper - by hhc

With so many types of inks and techniques available, this group swap offers a wide range of possibilities.  

Nib pen ink sketching, spatter/dots, writing - by hhc

There are ALCOHOL INKS, INK PENS, DYLUSIONS SPRAY INKS, FOUNTAIN PEN INKS, INDIA INKS, etc.

Alcohol Inks flow landscape - by hhc

Using primarily inks,  design 1- 4 post cards to be exchanged with swap partners.

Please remember that larger, thicker, heavier art requires additional postage to go through the US Postal System.

Rubberstamped images over marbleized background - by hhc

MEDIA:  INKS

TECHNIQUE:  Sketch, pour, rubber stamp, spray, use marker pens, paint brushes, etc. 

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.*****

Rubberstampd images over flowed Alcohol Inks - by hhc

*****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 Monday, December 7th

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

QUESTIONS:  s.h.greenstamps@juno.com

"X-ray" combed Alcohol Inks - by hhc

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 -  INKS ARE FUN!" 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.

Drizzled Alcohol Inks - by hhc

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

SAMPLE POST CARD BACK