Our first swap is ready to mail

Yes the first swap of the blissfullART group is swapped out. The parcels lay on my dining table ready to mail.   I wanted to show you all the ATC's. I hope you'll show them off on your blog too when they arrive but this way you can see them all together .... You've done a wonderful job of interpreting the theme.... "Where my crown" They are all so different


I also want to thank you for the wonderful hostess gifts , the extra ATC's  and kind notes ... okay let's get the ball rolling ... hold on to your hats or should that be CROWNS.

 karla

 Kimberly

 Martina

 Dawn

 Mary Ann

 Jan

 Marlene

 Beckie

 Linda

 Sandy

 Kim

 Janet

 Mercedes

Wendy

hugs Wendy

blissfullART is growing!

Wendy and I are so happy at how our new group is growing and thriving! We are currently offering 7 swaps, including an ongoing Vintage Gluebook page swap and a Steampunk tin swap hosted by Wendy. We are so happy to have so many talented members who love to swap altered art. If you think you would be a good fit for our group, please go to the main site blissfullART yahoo groups and request to join. You will go thru a membership application process to ensure that our group maintains a high quality of art and swap etiquette for all members.

Look for posts featuring art from our swaps in May!

Our own miss sunshine

Kim and I just want to  thank you all for joining the blissfullART  group we are growing like the lovely spring flowers... 

and some news Kim and I have asked Karen to be meet and greet girl....  thank you Karen for saying yes... Karen will greet all our new members

Hugs Kim and Wendy

Welcome New Members and More Swaps!

We are so happy to welcome so many new members this week! All very talented artists and we are really looking forward to swapping  with everyone. We have two new swaps in the database, an art doll swap and a recycled charm swap....and Wendy is hosting a steampunk tin swap that is going to be so much fun!

We are still accepting applications for membership. If you are interested in joining the group, please look for the yahoo 'join' button on the sidebar and please tell us who referred you to the group. If you were not referred by a current member, please be sure to fill out the questionnaire you will receive by email that will help us get to know you better. We screen all members to ensure our group is a safe fun place to swap.

Thank you and Happy Swapping! xo

So excited about new group!

Wendy and I are so very excited about the new group! Look for a post about a couple of new swaps hosted by me later in the week. Hugs!!

Swaps, swaps so much to choose from

I added two swaps to the database for you .... I hope you will enjoy them 

 Image from http://alteredartandstuff.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/altered-cutlery/

 

The SPOONfull of sugar swap 

There a lots of very vintage spoons waiting out there to be shown some love , Please take a tablespoon or desert spoon not a small teaspoon and altered it into a piece of art …. You can add images to the bowl of the spoon and the handle.. Dye it with inks, wrap it, add charms you are only limited by you imagination

This is a 1/1 partnered swap you will be mailing your altered vintage spoon directly to your swap partner. Your spoon must be packaged well and the use of delivery confirmation is strongly encouraged. Create spoon and mail it to your swap partner by June 30th. Sign up will be open until May 1st Thank you! Open to international swappers. Please state if you don’t want to mail outside the USA …. Please sign up in the database 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blissfullARTswaps/

and if you have any questions please email Wendy at bliss.wda@gmail.com

“Where’s my crown” ATC swap

Everyone should wear a crown, from faeries to royalty… lots of sparkle and glitter to this swap  

Feel free to interpret as you like. . Please make sure your ATCs fit the 2.5" x 3.5" size and are made from firm matt or illustration board. This is a 3/3 or 6/6 swap and ATCs are due by May 1st. Please include a self-addressed mailing label and $2.00 for return postage. For international swappers, just include an extra ATC and I will cover the return postage. I will mail all returns out in bubble envelopes. Please sign up in the database http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blissfullARTswaps/ and if you have any questions please email Wendy at bliss.wda@gmail.com

Each piece of art should be protected (ATCs should be sent in ATC sleeves rather than loose). 

All swap return postage, is a flat rate of $2 regardless if you are sending in 3/3 or 6/6, unless

 otherwise specified by the swap hostess. 

Postage must be sent as cash. 

Please be kind and make sure you are providing $2 cash for your returns. 

All swaps are to be packaged to be mailed in a bubble envelope that is large enough to allow your art to fit comfortably. Please protect your art with a cardboard insert or other wrapping that will secure them during their trip thru the postal service system. ATCs may be sent in a 9 pocket vinyl page but please keep in mind that not all ATCs will fit in these pockets for the returns. The swap hostess will do her best to re-use your envelope for the returns. Tape your package securely, put a return address on the envelope and please be sure to put enough postage on your envelope so that it does not arrive 'postage due' to your hostess.

International swappers please include an extra atc or ephemera instead of postage and be sure to package your art securely so that it arrives safe and sound.

Following these guidelines will make your swap hostess's job much easier and will help to ensure that your art and the art of your fellow swappers arrives in good condition.

Thank you and if you have any questions or concerns, please ask!

Hugs Wendy and Kim