COMPLETE 4x6 Art Swap - Round 4 - Sign Up until 15 August - Send Out 23 August

[AIMR (Linda -In the year 2025, I am happy to be alive! :us:)]

Great use!

[Cyn-energy (Cynthia - ADHD crafters unite! SQUIRREL!)]

Ah, thank you for pointing that out!

[jemimah (Kirsten)]

@AIMR

I have as well but didn’t want her to feel it was necessary to purchase anything special for this swap. To mail out anything as a package, especially international, is very expensive these days!

That’s a good point, I’ll clarify in the swap info too

[jemimah (Kirsten)]

I just added a little to the info. One of the things I like about this swap is that it can be very low cost to participate - you can create something lovely with pencil and paper, or a cereal box and glue and paint, or fabric scraps, etc. - and mail it for the cost of a stamp or two.

This swap is perfect to try out swapping if you haven’t swapped before - it doesn’t cost very much, and you get your item(s) ready before signing up, so there’s no stress or pressure. Plus (if you’re reading this and thinking about signing up) I can absolutely guarantee that everyone here loves sharing art and creativity, and your artwork will be loved and appreciated

[Reinikka]

Stalking! I want to make a little more progress on my other swap commitments then I’ll play around with some ideas for this one!

[Cindy]

Questionnaire sent in

[kayrun]

hmmm, I do like the idea of just creating a piece and then discovering who it will go to? did I read that correctly? if so, it seems like less pressure to make something for a particular person & more of a “just create something” vibe~

[Cindy]

You read that correctly. Create something you like and then send it to someone else.

[AIMR (Linda -In the year 2025, I am happy to be alive! :us:)]

What freedom! Just make something! I am going to do that this weekend…

[Lynx (In a world where you can be anything, be kind.)]

I have 2 pieces made. I need to either make 1 more, or stop at 2 and remember to officially sign up.

[jemimah (Kirsten)]

@kayrun

a “just create something” vibe

Yes you’re exactly right - this swap is for the pure fun of making art just to delight yourself, and the joy of sharing it with people who will appreciate it

[whatthepuck (Michelle)]

I’m going to Jerry’s Artorama for the first time tomorrow in search of 4x6 canvases. I always end up having to order them.

[Annchen (Ann)]

Honestly I just raid the recycle bin for some nice cardboard (depending on what I want to use to create the art)

[geekgirl]

I love Jerry’s!

[jemimah (Kirsten)]

I just finished (at least) 3 pieces, so I’ve officially signed myself up

How is everyone getting on? I find the 4x6 size such a fun size to experiment with and try out an idea in a few different ways.

[Annchen (Ann)]

Bouncing around a couple ideas but we’ll see if I have the spoons to execute any of them. So… I’ll probably decide last minute if I’m in or not.

[Smmarrt (Susan - You can just add more paint!)]

I do plan to join - and still mulling over ideas. Hope to get some beginnings of projects soon! This is one of my favorite swaps and I do like creating without knowing the recipient. But I need to clear my head (stop watching the Olympics!!) and get to arting!

[geekgirl]

I have 3 pieces done. Just need to get around to signing up

[Cindy]

@Smmarrt

But I need to clear my head (stop watching the Olympics!!) and get to arting!

I did mine while watching the Olympics … easier than when watching a movie

[jemimah (Kirsten)]

We’ve still got a whole week before sign ups close. That’s plenty of time to do some little postcard-sized art, if you’re still thinking about signing up

Has everyone had a good weekend? My sister had a birthday, so we went for dinner at a fancy place in the city with a beautiful view of the harbour bridge. I’m all inspired to try to paint sparkly city lights and yachts on the water.