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Mixed media tag
Swap Coordinator:Shayzilla (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous  Journals  Mail Art 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:February 6, 2015
Date items must be sent by:February 17, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Alright, time to break out the acrylic, water colors, gesso, rubber stamps, spray inks, and other goodies! They'll come in handy for this mixed media tag swap!

You'll be assigned one partner to send one mixed media tag. If this swap becomes popular I'll do themed or multiple tags in the future but let's get our creative juices flowing first.

Tag must have:

*At least two different types of media. (Although as you play with building backgrounds and texture you'll see that this step is easy peasy)

*3 different techniques must be utilized.

*At least two different colors must be used. Shadows, contrast, and demension are your friends and to make your work pop play around with those colors.

*1 sentiment.

Techniques include but are not limited to: 1. Stenciling. 2. Ghosting with spray inks. 3. Watercolor painting. 4. Liquid or any other acrylic painting, splatters, masking. 5. Applying paint with something other than a paint brush. (Bubble wrap, lids, fingers, spatula, old hotel door key, etc) 6.Rubber stamps. 7.Gesso resists. 8.Collage. Go crazy!

Media includes but are not limited to: 1. Sprays. 2. Paint of anytype. 3. Oil pastel. 4. Beeswax. 5. Gesso. 6. Gelatos. 7. Pen. 8. Markers. 9. Charcoal (although if you use charcoal or anything else that doesn't set and will smudge please use a sealant spray of some sort. Your partner will want to keep your art and if it's smudged before it reaches them they'll be disappointed) 10. Stickers. 11. Hot glue.

The possibilities are endless. This swap is NOT profile based but how nice would it be to get a tag with a sentiment that resonates with you? Or how cool would it be to get a tag with a theme that speaks to you, or maybe it has your favorite colors incorporated? I say that because swappers like to make their partners smile. The bonus to making someone smile might mean you earn a heart!

Please make sure your work is fully dry before packaging!!!! Have fun creating. I'll angel for anyone who doesn't receive a tag but let's play nice and only join if you intend to send. Fill out those profiles. Newbies are welcome.

Discussion

marchy 01/28/2015 #

Hi there, Just for clarity, what do you mean by a sentiment? Marchy

Shayzilla 01/28/2015 #

A quote or saying. Something to tie the piece together. A saying that speaks to you. It can be short and sweet or a sentence. Incorporating words is fun! Happy swapping!

user6937 01/28/2015 #

I love making tags. Any particular size? I like the #5's, myself.

Shayzilla 01/28/2015 #

Any size is fine!! As long as its a tag because I'd like to keep these going so people can collect them maybe on a ring or in a binder. :) great questions! Keep em coming! I hope those that are watching the swap joins in on the fun.

CraftyCari 01/31/2015 #

I think a minimum size would be nice because I prefer tags (especially mixed media) to be bigger than the #5 (doesn't give you much room to work with) - or maybe we could put that in our profile?

Papergirl46 02/ 6/2015 #

Is it just the front of the tag or should both sides be done?

Shayzilla 02/ 7/2015 #

Just one side is fine! You'll want to put the swap name and your username on the back for your partner. I date mine too! Again any size is fine and if you want to put it in your profile you're welcome to but this isn't a profile based swap so your partner may no see that if they don't look. Happy swapping!

Papergirl46 02/ 7/2015 #

Thanks!

CraftyCari 02/13/2015 #

Sorry ladies, I just realized that Monday is postal holiday. I will have my swaps out on the 17th! Unless by a miracle I get them finished tonight. :/

Shayzilla 02/13/2015 #

I wasn't even paying attention to the holiday on Monday! And I really should have as I'm a banker! :P I'm sure everyone will agree that the 17th is fine.

CraftyCari 02/14/2015 #

Thanks, Shayzilla! Enjoy your day off! ;)

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