Pass & Paste--Early March 2017

I want to change things up a little! Have you heard of the “Exquisite Corpse”? Check out this video It starts with a profile and interview with an artist. You can skip to 3:20 to hear the explanation and example of this only). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bauTo2C7M3Q

We will still divide the card into 4 spaces of your choice. The DIFFERENCE is that YOU will start the card with your own art, whatever it is you do. The 2nd artist will take an element from your work to extend into her area and create another piece of the “corpse.” The 3rd and 4th artists will do the same. Now, depending on how you have divided your card, that will mean that the 3rd & 4th artists will have TWO designs to draw from! I think this will turn out really cool. You can continue a line, a color, or other element from the previous artist(s). You do NOT need to continue in the same style as the other artist. Our “corpse” will vary in that each artist will be able to see the whole thing at all times. (Generally, each artist covers up all but a small piece of their work, but I’m not sure how we could manage that.)

We will transition slowly, so if you already have your P&P ready, just send it along. If you have one that’s already going, you may continue as usual, or try adding your part as in the “exquisite corpse” game.

If you are starting a NEW card, please begin with your own work!

This is a USA swap only. Feel free to host your own international one. What is a Pass and Paste Postcard? Use any stiff paper or cardboard (cereal boxes work great!)- 4x6 - anything over that takes a forever stamp. The "front" of the postcard is divided into 4 sections. Each section is numbered 1 through 4. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE YOURS LARGER! Please also note that the post office will not deliver anything smaller than 3 1/2” x 5”!

The "back" of the postcard is divided in half, just like a regular postcard. Put your address in the address section so your card will return to you once it's been filled up. Divide the "writing" side into 4 spaces, numbered 1 through 4. Since this is USA only, add a postcard stamp to it.

If you have participated in previous swaps: work on the postcard you received previously.One change--if you get assigned the same partner who sent you a card in the previous round, go ahead and do your frame and send it to the assigned partner. I have found that if we don't do this, it is possible to get so many cards, you can never catch up! That's happened to me now three times in a row! SO, to keep it simple, just send to whoever is assigned to you. If you get your own card back, you can choose to do another frame, or just take a month off and send it to your next partner. Let's see how this works. Of course, you do have the option to hold on to a card and send a new one, if you prefer. It may even out when you get one to finish and send home. In theory, at least!

When partners are posted, you will mail the postcard to your partner in an envelope. This partner will decorate the next section and SEND IT ON in the next round. This swap is held 2 swaps within each month due to the fact that this is so easy. Anyone can jump in at any time too.

You can decorate using any medium, BUT you have to make sure that it is attached well. Zentangle, collage, painting, drawing - Also, you need to make sure that nothing is too big as the last person decorating will be sending this naked and it will have to go through the postal machines. If you glue a button on, it will probably not survive.

Finally, if you decide not to continue on PLEASE do your frame and return the card to its owner in an envie if it is not complete, and of course naked if it is.

If you know of a bad swapper signed up for this swap, I appreciate being informed, but please DO NOT post to the comment section! Send me a PM and I will deal with it that way