Hand-Carved Halloween - Due October 24, 2026

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Swap Due Date - October 24, 2026
Signup/withdraw date - Anytime, but please communicate
Number of Cards - 3 for 3 or 6 for 6
Number of participants - Unlimited
Medium: Any but using at least one hand-carved stamp in each card

Swap Details:
As a follow up to the hand-carved swap I am running until the end of August, I wanted to add some holiday fright. Welcome to the hand-carved Halloween!

The rules are easy. For this swap you will create ATC cards that contain at least one Halloween themed hand carved stamp. That image can be the focal point or part of the background. The choice is yours, just make sure that the stamp is visible. You may combine them with any technique you choose.
Make cards that you would love to receive. Add layers and detail to them but overall, have fun!

How to participate:
• Please sign up by posting to this thread.
• Make sure your cards are made out of sturdy material and are 2.5" x 3.5"
• Include your Username, swap name, your location, and the date in the back of each card.
• Each card should be sent in an individual clear protective sleeve.
• A hostess card is not necessary, but if you decide to send me one, I will treasure it.
• If you need to withdraw, please just let me know.
• When you are ready to mail your cards: send me a PM for my address. I haven't moved so if you have my address from previous swaps, it is still the same.

Mailing
  • Please include a large address label or a piece of paper with your address as well as enough postage to cover your returns. I will provide the return envelope.
  • Please write your user name and the swap in the back of your envelope as I run several swaps at the same time. That helps me remain organized.
  • International participants: I will cover your return postage.
As I receive your cards, I will post received by your name on the thread. When you receive your returns, don't forget to provide feedback to your host and leave a reputation note to your fellow artists.

Who wants to play:
0.- Leydab
1.- Amai
2.- LuAnnP
3.- MyBrokenArt
4.- Janae
5.- 14CarrotGold
6.- AmethystStar
7.- wildholly
8.- middleearthtraveller
 
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I bought some linoleum for the earlier hand-carved swap, but didn't end up trying it because "the pink stuff" was just SO much easier to carve.
Furthermore....I've been thinking about how much easier it is to "draw" the "white part" than subtract to leave the "black part." (this probably makes sense only to me...)
I want my first carve to be special, but it's hard to think of images where the "main part" is light. Yesterday I came up with the idea of carving a skeleton. Today I saw this swap. Serendipity!

So.... anyway... please sign me up!!!

:D
 
LuAnnP said:
I bought some linoleum for the earlier hand-carved swap, but didn't end up trying it because "the pink stuff" was just SO much easier to carve.
Furthermore....I've been thinking about how much easier it is to "draw" the "white part" than subtract to leave the "black part." (this probably makes sense only to me...)
I want my first carve to be special, but it's hard to think of images where the "main part" is light. Yesterday I came up with the idea of carving a skeleton. Today I saw this swap. Serendipity!

So.... anyway... please sign me up!!!

:D
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I will often make me design in pencil, and then smudge my fingers all over until it’s all faintly grey to make it much easier to see the white (or pink or whatever) of where I have removed it against what still needs to go.
 
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