Green Charms USA Swap - 15 charms - 3 per partner

CHARM DETAILS: · Maximum size is 1.5 inches x 1.5 inches · Each charm must have a sturdy jump ring · Size max does not include jump ring · Packaging must include bubble wrap · Make 3 DIFFERENT charms for 5 partners · Edges should be finished and not rough · Focal point color for this swap is GREEN

FEATURED CHARM is one I recently received in a swap from Rose Guerin of New Hampshire.

Use your creative genius to create wearable art charms for your 5 different partners. These should be sturdy and finished. Other than the main color theme being GREEN and size 1.5� or under, your choices are wide open. Definitely feel free to use other colors, just make sure the majority or focal point of the charm is GREEN. Play with collage, polymer clay, beads, wire, found objects etc. Anything goes – show us your creative shine…and let us wear it!!

· SHIPPING: Due to the possibility of breakage, all charms should be sent secured in bubble wrap or a bubble envie. It shouldn’t cost much to send. I just received 5 charms from another artist for $0.52 in a bubble envie. I kept this a US only swap so that you can be open with your materials without having to worry about the international mailing restrictions.

· DESIGN: The charms you send to your partner should be completely different, not just a one bead variation. That way, your partners will have 3 unique charms from you, and their other partners to create a lovely bracelet, pendants, etc. If you want to do production type work, you can create 3 sets of 5 charms, and send one from each set to each of your partners.

· CHEMICALS & SMELLS: You have time to air out your charms if you use adhesives or sealants that stink. Do so. Your partners should receive quality, finished charms. Don’t seal them and send off until all scents are gone and you’d be proud to pick it up in a store and buy it yourself.

· RATING SPECIFICS: If you send your partner more than one of the same charm, they are justified in rating you a 3. Same thing if you don’t use bubble wrap, or send them envelopes reeking of adhesives and chemicals.

· NEWBIES: You will be allowed to sign up for this swap. Everyone deserves a first chance, and this is an excellent way for you to boost your ratings quickly.

· RATINGS 3.5 and ABOVE: Will be allowed to play. I also believe that everyone deserves a second chance, but if you’re below 3.5 you will be banned, because most likely you’ve already had a few second chances.

· FLAKERS & SWAP ANGEL: As I am allowing 3.5 and above ratings, as well as newbies into this swap, I will be the swap angel on any members who flake. However, if you flake you will be listed as a bad swapper on my Charms Blog and banned from all future swaps.

Okay, I think that’s about as complete as I can be. Maybe over so….if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via swap-bot or email me at [email protected]

I will be hosting multiple “themed� charm swaps so we can all have some lovely art wearables for the summer months and beyond!

SEND OUT DATE: Please note, the send out date is May 2, 2007 - just one day past the final sign up date. The reason for this is you have plenty of time to sign up and start creating and I like people to be able to rate parnters expediently.