Coloriffic swap-o-rama AUGUST

This month we think natural and neutral colours amidst our bright, busy and colourful surroundings. Be inspired! This month's swap you should match neutral colours with one of your partner's favourite colours and one of your favourite colours. A guaranteed way to make your shopping and creative process challenging but fun.

SIGN UP HERE

WHO: you and whomever else who is apart of the flickr coloriffic swaporama group

WHAT: a monthly colour themed handmade swap to a “secret" person.

WHERE: all over the world

WHY: because it is fun!

WHEN: You can sign up now between July 1st and June 5. Packages are to be sent between July 25 and August 5. NOT sooner and NOT later.

HOW: to play along you must first be a member of the coloriffic group. this swap is a password only swap. to get the password, E-MAIL teresa, genny or julie k. To receive the password, you MUST include the following in your email. Since Jek is on holiday, you can flickrmail me (mushroom & gadgets), cteresa and juliek.

subject line must read: AUGUST swap. Include a link to your flickr page, your swap-bot page and at least one of the GET TO KNOW YOU topics in the group pool. OR, you can add those links to your swap-bot profile page and simply email an admin the link to your profile. If your email does not include appropriate links you will NOT be given the password and we will NOT send you a correction email. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THE PASSWORD. this would not be fair to those who follow the directions.

does all that up there help?

COLORIFFIC SWAP-O-RAMA IS A MEMBERS ONLY SWAP

DON’T FORGET TO STICK YOUR FLICKR NAME SOMEWHERE ON YOUR SWAP-BOT PROFILE (no flickr name, no password!)

That way, the person who is sending to you will be able to spy and see what your likes & dislikes are. Also, visit the group pool over on flickr and add your two cents to any one of the GET TO KNOW ME topics. You can find out fabulous info on the person you are sending to and you can give us all a clue as to what makes YOU tick.

We think that covers all the bases except of course what type of package to send. there are 5 rules for a spiffy coloriffic package...

1. items must reflect the colour them of the month
2. there must be at least one handmade item
3. only send what you would LOVE to receive. think quality. be proud!
4. don’t make us be bad cops. we HATE being a bad cop! :)
5. HAVE FUN!

What to put in your swap package:

1. handmade item
2. interesting/local candy, sweets or mints
3. something to craft with (yarn, paper, buttons, etc.)
4. something for vanity (lip balm, scented oil, candles, etc.)
5. something unique from where you live (local crafter or fun souvenir)
6. something to write with (pens, pencils, stationery, etc.)

and as always send a thank you via email or handwritten to the person who sent to you and post pictures of what you send AND receive! oh, and don't forget to rate your person!

Happy Swapping! ~jek, genny, julie & teresa