Paper Collection- U.S. Only

This swap is for an "Instant Collection" of paper items/ ephemera. Note that the minimum number of required pieces is 25.

This swap is a bit more intensive than your regular package type of swap. You will send a collection of ephemera (details/specifics below) to one partner. A collection of found pieces of beautiful paper that can be used in collages, bookmaking, cards, box making, and other art work. Absolutely NO scrapbook paper, or what is otherwise known as designer paper.

What can be swapped?

Any beautiful flat paper item you have found that was never meant to be kept, such as:

• Pieces of used gift wrap (may show signs of use)

  • Magazine illustration

• Colorful tickets

• Interesting used envelopes & stamps

• Unique/ beautiful Advertisements

• Calendar pictures

• Beautiful can/food labels (please remove carefully)

• Greeting cards

• Colorful & well illustrated brochures

• Packaging (this may show signs of use, i.e. folds & wrinkles)

  • Unique newspaper clipping (non-English)

  • Sheet music

• Hand decorated papers & drawn illustrations

  • Colorful & interesting labels

• Theme park/zoo maps (or any map)

• And anything else that you find beautiful, wonderful and/or unique - look at the colors, patterns, pictures, lettering, etc.

Basically, it is anything that is paper and was never meant to be saved or kept for a long period of time. It must have some interest and beauty to it. This is a swap that takes some time and thought. It is meant to have some consideration put into the pieces you choose to send. Don't just send any greeting card or label because you can check it off the above list. Make sure there is some visual interest to the item. And for those who receive, please take into consideration that someone else's idea of beauty may not be the same as yours. Take time to go through your ephemera stash and find what is unique and attractive in it. You may find it more appealing than your first impression.

Vintage items are a plus but not required. Looking at your partner's Bio is required. Please attempt to give their likes a consideration and definitely consider a heart for any partner that sends you these ^^^ items.

No more than 2 items from each category. You may expand on the categories above, as long as it fits the definition of ephemera

• Things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time.

• Items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness or popularity.) and the requirements listed in this swap.

NO GLITTER!

Folded, or creased, ephemera is acceptable but please do not create additional folds or creases when trying to mail. So, please note I have changed this rule to folds/creases are allowed.

Pieces need not be larger than 11 x 17 inches (28cm x 44cm) or smaller than 3 x 5 inches (7.5cm x 13cm). Please do not send all small pieces or all large sized pieces. A good mix of sizes is requested. A minimum of twenty-five pieces must be sent with no more than one set of duplicates. You may send more than 25 pieces at your own discretion.

The package should weigh

no more than a couple of ounces and

no less than one ounce.

Okay, the small print.

I will check all participants before assigning partners. If I find that you do not meet requirement and/or you have not signed in to swap-bot more than a month prior to partner assignment you will be removed from this swap. I want this to be a positive experience for all who join and will do my best to eliminate potential flakers.

If you sign up, put in the comments what you plan to, or might use the ephemera for. It might help your swap partner when selecting papers to send. Ultimately, it is sender's discretion and recipients should not rate on whether it met their like list - or not.

I reserve the right to modify this swap any time up until partners are assigned. Please check back prior to the swap close date to see if any changes were made, and remove yourself if you no longer wish to participate. I do not anticipate any major changes.

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