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I have this wonderful book full of eye candy, " Art Charms & Jewelry" by Peggy Kryzyzewski & Christine Hansen. And in the back is a little interview with a lady that does art charm swaps kinda like we do swaps here & that got me wondering if any of you would be interested in swapping art charms?

MY DEFINITION OF ART CHARM: a little decorative tidbit you have manipulated that can be worn on a bracelet or necklace

Rules:

1. We will swap sets of ten. The 10 in each set can be the same, multiple sets must be different.

2. You have to manipulate it in some manner. It can't JUST be a charm you bought somewhere, you have to alter it, add it to something, paint it, melt it, whatever you can think of to do to it to make it YOUR creation.

3. It has to include metal, glass & fabric.

4. It has to be durable enough to wear & have a jump ring (little bitty tiny metal ring) or equivilant to hook it onto things.

5. They have to be in the mail to me NLT 28 April, which just so happens to be International Art Charm Day.

6. Please include a self-addressed envelope and enough postage to cover return postage.

7. Please have some sort of identification with each charm so we all know who made what.

ETA: Size: lets keep them smallish, maybe no more than 2 inches? -ish? (if your muse INSISTS on 2 1/2 who am I to argue, lol)

so, who wants to join me?

PLAY-EHS!!
Toryam
HeadieLamar
Irish62
Lisa TX
Shawkl
HappyErm
Patch
Quiltslots
Peggy K

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I'm seeing lotsa lookers....

talk to me ya'll, what are you thinking? Are some of the rules too stringent? too loose? not enough time?

bracelet from http://blog.swap-bot.com/2007/...ric-art-charms-swap/

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Tory, maybe if we could see some examples of them??

Thanks, Tisme! I was starting to think I had bad breath or something, lol

these are strictly for inspiration, don't copy them 'cuz I got these pictures surfing the 'net... http://blog.creativekismet.com...9/fabric-charm-swap/

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where's my inchie crew? This is the next step off the path, lol

is this one adorable or what? I'm thinking I need a couple of these with my kiddos' faces

http://stitchinfingers.ning.co...e?xg_source=activity

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I love that face one, NOW, I know what you are talking about!
I would be interested in trying this out first, so will try to make a few first. I will let you know and show a pic before I sign up for this.
Tammy
see your breath is just fine!! lol

here's a crazy one DD made for me. She says it represents our family:
motorcycle for Daddy
beads & buttons for Mama (me)
gears for her because she's a genius inside (? & just doesn't show it? ) & likes to put stuff together
the messed up one for brother, lol

The fabric and metal I get but I am a little stumped on the glass. I am definitely interested. I love charm braclets and this would make a great one.

where would I find the grommets for them?

sounds interesting! 8)

Hi Headie, the glass is a no brainer.... want a hint?

Patch - I have no idea where to get grommets, sorry. You may have to wing it

the pic comes from this site: http://intuitivesparks.blogspo...d-scene-monthly.html

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Like glass beads? That's my best guess . I'm getting into all sorts of more artistic things recently, so I might be in for this. Will keep watching!

love this! I am in. this is such a Toryam swap-ortunity!

Do you mean each one would include fabric, metal and glass? Or any one or two of those three?

Good guess, Lisa! That's exactly what I was thinking, lol.

CT/M - why make it too easy? Lets go for all three

charm from http://pluckingdaisies.com/

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Tisme
Patch
LisaTx
CoffeeTeaorMe

Come on ladies, You know you won't learn nuthin sittin' on the fence!! We just want you to play, pretty please!

this one is one etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/79...-book-charm-bracelet

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Craft stores = Jo-Ann's or Hobby Lobby sell a paper-punch looking thingy just for putting the hole for the grommet and smashing the grommet on the fabric. These are little ones like shown in one of the above photos. Gosh darn, I had one when I was making doll clothes, but passed it on to my niece.

I think that I can say yes without over-committing myself. These seem so cool and I have some ideas brewing. So the use of polymer clay on the charms is ok too?



Looking forward to some fun!

Great!! Polymer clay is perfectly acceptable. My only rules are in the first post and should be considered guidelines, not all-inclusive: Metal, glass & fabric are a jumpin off point, not a stopping point.

You do not have to use grommets if u don't want to, it just needs something to hang from. That could be a simple jump ring stitched to the top or a grommet piercing the fabric or a piece of wire forming some sort of loopy piece, or a big ol' hoop earring, etc.

The important aspect is the ability to secure it to a chain or string or cord so someone can wear it.

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Tory, I am off work today, will be sewing all day, so if I clean up my slate, check what is due in the coming months, I will get back to you by tonight if I can play. I think this would be fun for sure!
Tammy

Oh what the heck! Count me in...

these remind me of Inches on Steroids!!!

I'll have to figure out something with the fabric part...but the glass and metal will be easy.

Hugs!

Wellllll, been avoiding this thread on purpose! You know I would LOVE this swap but I just cannot take on another thing right now...maybe mid-to-late summer for me...

After I asked that question I figured it was glass beads! I am in.

Add me. Sounds like fun!

Excellent! Glad to see all you adventuresome souls stepping off the beaten path with me

Newbies are welcome too!!!!!

charms from http://charmchatter.com/steps-...-art-charm-bracelets

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"Plunge"

so i am in. got a couple of ideas. let's see how the first goes and maybe just maybe, idea #2 will work out as well and we'll have one more set to swap out!!!

tee hee. glad I waited to hop on board. this is gonna be some fun!

Woot woot!

atta girl, Patch!

wouldn't these make great scissor fobs?

so many ideas...
so many beads...
so much fun!!!!!

Now to get some glass into all of these crazy ideas of mine. Best do some on line searching for some. Here I go again!

I can't help it. Count me in. My next favorite thing after quilting is beading. Yippee!!!!! Jackie

woo-hoo!

Welcome, quiltslots!

bracelet from http://www.thisnext.com/item/A...Springtime-I-Altered

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is my signature showing?

ETA: I'm running a 5K obstacle course at the end of April so if any of you want to donate to St. Jude's please click on my signature.

I'm also running a 1/2 marathon in November for Alzheimer's so you can pick between young'uns or old'uns if you want to give some money away

Thanks!!!

charms from http://www.prettythingsblog.co...7_10_01_archive.html

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Bumping up for new swappers. Feel free to post pics

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charms from http://freecraftarticles.blogs...ke-fabric-beads.html

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home again after visiting four colleges...time for some r&r, lol.

any more adventuresome souls?

What are some uses for these cute charms?

name badges....

from http://krishubick.blogspot.com...1_03_01_archive.html

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Charm bracelet from http://sharonstaufferart.blogs...t-charm-jewelry.html

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do they have to include metal, glass and fabric all on the same charm? ...yes...my effervescent (sp?) friend...I am thinking about it...only because you are soooo darned cute!

. Yes, please include all 3, no point making it too easy, lol.

from http://justsimplycharming.blogspot.com/

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Lovin' the picture so far Keep 'em coming.

Not something I would any any good at but I sure do like seeing what everyone else does!

You never know til you try, give it a whirl, you'll be addicted!

charms from http://www.storybeader.com/201...-artist-tamdoll.html

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so, have any of you been working on your charms? I gave myself a blister with the needlenosed pliers, lol

http://karenfrickequilts.com/gallery/quilt.php?id=47

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most of my pieces for my first set are in my house. waiting for one more mail order to come in...

I still have idea #2 ready and waiting until after the first 11 are done.

Whooo hoooo!

Exciting!

I can't wait to see them, Patch! I have all the components in a little bowl waiting for my attention. I operate under the 'drive-by' principle: everytime I wander by the bowl if I have a minute or two I'll hit another lick at it, lol. Happy Thursday!!!!!!

http://janesuper.blogspot.com/

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Is your swap full yet? I'd like to join!

Hi, Peggy! Welcome to the boards! I don't have cut off date for signups, as long as the charms are in the mail by the 28th of April. When you get them ready to mail send me a PM or post here & I'll PM you my address. I'm glad you've joined us!

PS - I love your book!!

from http://internationalcharmday.blogspot.com/

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Darn! I didn't want my full name to show. I guess I goofed when I joined the board. Now you're going to expect something wonderful

I'm so glad you liked the book. It's been a really fun way to meet Charming people and get news about what's happening in the ArtCharm world.

Designing a metal + glass + fiber charm kept me awake last night! What a challenge!

Thanks for hosting!

I think you can go to the Personal Zone & edit your "username"

Up at the top of this thread, right above my first post:
"GO"
"PERSONAL ZONE"
"PROFILE"

Then over on the right side in blue letters is someting about " ?/EDIT PROFILE"

OOOHH!! More pictures, what a nice way to chill out on a Sunday morning. Thank you