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Traveling Art Journal Swap #1

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Swap Coordinator:happytuedayrain (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Art  Journals 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.80
Last day to signup/drop:August 27, 2012
Date items must be sent by:September 17, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Round 1 of the Traveling Art Journal swap. I plan on doing this swap monthly, so please don’t sign up if you can’t commit to such a requirement. It’s not fair to the other participants. I understand life happens, but please let your partner know if you’re going to be late sending this swap.

THIS IS YOUR FIRST ROUND: You will buy a journal, notebook, comp book anything with at least 34-40 pages (This can be handmade or bought) - no smaller than 5.5" x 8" and no bigger than 9"x12". Not required but may I suggest this journal - great heavy paper (Strathmore Visual Journal 90lb Mixed Media paper - about $5) On the cover write what this journal is for - Traveling Art Journal & then decorate the cover and back cover!!! Then you will write a short Bio about yourself (1-2 pages) and include a photo of yourself (can be an actual photograph or a drawn/mixed - media / painted self portrait) Then on the next page you will include an art journal entry of anything you want… (if you are new to art journals please google the term "Art Journal" for inspiration). Then you will do the same thing on the next page. Then you will leave a prompt - a journal page inspiration for your partner on what kind of journal entry they should create in the journal. Then send it to your partner. Be sure to include your address on the last page so we know where to send the Journal home to when it’s full. So all together you will have added a bio, 2 art journal pages, and an inspirational prompt.

This is a USA swap only due to shipping costs.. Have fun and Happy journaling!!

(Only for serious swappers - Any previous No Sends will be banned)

Discussion

grammag 08/ 8/2012 #

I have a journal I started in another swap. Its just a little smaller than what you listed, but I would really like to add to it. Its 4 1/2 x 7. Will it be alright to use it?

BluGinhm 08/ 8/2012 #

What a lovely swap! Thanks!

lovestosew 08/ 8/2012 #

I love the idea of this swap, but the last art journal swap i was in , and put so much time into, I never got my own book back. Bummer. I'll think about it.

LonesomeDove2 08/ 8/2012 #

awwww I wish I could sign up for this swap, but I'm a newbie

Whippet 08/ 9/2012 #

The requirements say the journal must have 80 pages, yet the Strathmore Visual Journal (90lb mixed media paper, 5.5 X 8) has 34 pages. Could you figure this clearer?
The Strathmore Visual Journals are great to use for art journals, writing journals, thankfully they come in two sizes & aren't too expensive. Great idea to use these journals for swaps!

happytuedayrain 08/10/2012 #

@whippet you are right on about the pages - I will add clarification :)

grammag 08/14/2012 #

Well, I guess no news is not good news. I really wanted to join this swap but my journal is too small. Maybe next time.

catladybj 08/18/2012 #

grammag-PM the host directly

catladybj 08/18/2012 #

how many months it will these swaps entail?

happytuedayrain 08/18/2012 #

@grammag I am OK with the journal size you have all ready started :) I would LOVE for you to join this swap!

happytuedayrain 08/18/2012 #

@catladybj I do not have a set # of months/rounds for the swap - I anticipate 8 - 9 rounds to be able to complete one journal, but that isn't to say we won't keep going past that point if this swap really takes off!

bmyers08 08/18/2012 #

@happytuedayrain - Would it be okay to make the prompt optional in my journal? I like to see what people create instead of limiting them to a specific prompt.

grammag 08/21/2012 #

I am so happy to be joining this swap. What would you think if I included a list of prompts that everyone could choose from if they want, or do their own if they want? Would that be okay with everyone?

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