Birdsong Tag Book Swap, open to everyone

Since all the hoohah of getting ready for Birdsong is over, and the flock has all flown away, its been lonely around here! I know I've got to get ready for Paper Cowgirls and I am so glad to have that to look forward to, but I am having an empty nest feeling right now.

So, I'm throwing a swap.

And while keeping it bird themed, we'll even keep the Birdsong name.

If you want to enter, please email me.  [email protected]

And here are the rules:

• Theme: Birds
• Size: approximately 2-1/2 x 5" but not limited to that. I was just going by a standard shipping tag size, but you don't have to use those, something in that area of size range is good.
• Materials: ANYTHING you want. cloth, cardstock, chipboard, tin, plastic, hundred dollar bills, gold coins, ephemera (ephemera is as good as gold to me, you know) You can finish the back or not, as you wish. People do it both ways, but do SIGN the back. If you have a blog include the address.
  
• STYLE: Up to you! all the same, different- does not matter, they go to 7 different people, please just include something about a bird anywhere on the tags.  And you DO NOT have to use the images I provided, of course.  Those were just in case you need some, for this or to use in something else.
• Due:  Mail by July 15  I will start assembling the 21st
  
• Amount: 7, you send in 7 and get 7 other tags back,  I'll make one for a cover to each book that I assemble -so that makes 8 total. (you MIGHT get one of your tags back, you might not)
  
• Cost: $6 US for postage and materials - $8 elsewhere
• Include: Your name and address on a seperate piece of paper, your SIGNED tags, the $6
  

Send to:

Karla Nathan

1754 E 1200 rd

Lawrence, KS 66049

Here are some sheet music pages with a bird theme if you'd like to use them as backgrounds. I'll be scanning and posting some bird images as well later on, if that is helpful.

To use these, click on the images, open in a larger window, then save that to your computer and print it from there.  It will be a clearer copy that way.

 

Here is a button you can use if you'd like. 

I drew a bird with markers, scanned it, and digitally layered it over some of the bird sheet music. Then, (and this part was fun) I drew branches for the bird to sit on with the doodle tool on Picnik.  After that, I faded the branches and added the text.  It is sized to 200, so should fit as is onto your blog side bar.

 Join the Flickr group here.

 All of  my past posts mentioning swaps can be found HERE if you'd like to see some of the past tag book swaps.  I've hosted Dorothy, Alice,and  Puppy Love among other swaps.  Just scroll down to see them in various stages and different swaps.

Comments

[JoAnne]

Looking forward to it Karla! I just emailed you and posted button on my blog.

[Charlotte Smothers]

Wouldn't you know? I'm in the mood for a swap, too. What I like about your swaps are the minimum rules. 'Cause you are a rule breaker!

[Terri Gordon]

Hi Karla, I would love to join, I just emailed you my info. Thank you for hosting this wonderful swap. This is wonderful, love birds. Hugs, Terri

[Donna Reinhart]

Hi,I have been reading your blog daily for sometime now and would like to join this swap. I love your work and your blog. I am new to altered art and only have on post card swap under my belt. You can see my work on my blog.
I will email you my info.
Thanks
Donna

[Karen Hess]

Thank you so much for showing your Oz swap...just reading through the post and seeing all the pictures answered all my questions!!! (so, pay no attention to an email I sent earlier today asking about the tags!!)
xox
Karen

[Susan]

This sounds like so much fun! I have never done a tag swap or any kind of swap before so I'm nervous but may give it a go. It's only seven tags, how hard can it be? Funny how new things are so scary at first!

[Patty Absec]

Hi Karla~ I'm very excited about joining this swap! Have spent some time on your site this afternoon (after spending the morning outside listening to those beautiful birds sing while I worked!!)
Your site is beautiful...lots of lovelies to look at! Thank you so much for the inspirations!
Blessings~
Patty

[Soarenth]

Most people recognize that they had a good time when they want to do it again. You are clever enough to actually do so by reviving Birdsong in a new form. Nice! ;->

[Michele]

I would love to join in on this swap.
I will email you and add your button to my blog.
I LOve birds...
Thanks for the opportunity.
Michele

[Sandy]

Hi Karla,

Is there still room in the swap? If so I am in! I know what you mean about that empty feel after so much fullness, fun, and laughter. I get that feeling every time my grands have to go home, the house seems too quiet and empty. I hope you have a great day!

[Jingle]

I am so in for this one! Your swaps are always super fun!

[Sheila R]

I up for some swappin' fun Karla style! Sign me up! I'll be emailing you shortly.

[Kellydeal.blogspot.com]

Hi Karla! I would love to join! Is there room?
Kelly

[Teah]

Hi Karla,
I would love yo join too. Do I have to sign up officially, or just mail in my tags. Thanks for hosting this. It looks like alot of fun. I love birds and music. A total win-win for me. Thank you! Teah

[Lisa]

Hi Karla!
I will email you as well but please count me in. I'm still smiling over our fabulous birdsong weekend. Thank you again and again!

[Becky]

Hi Karla! I would love to join in this swap! It will be my first one...ever...and the bird theme has my mind filling up with ideas!!!! I read about birdsong on someone's blog...sounds so wonderful!
What a blessing you are!

I look forward to having some fun with this!
Thank you!
Becky

[beansieleigh]

Hi Karla! I am fairly new to scrapbooking, paper crafts, and the sort.. I started this past Christmas, and am just gradually building up my tools, supplies, embellishments, etc... But I absolutely LOVE it!! Though I'm still a little wet behind the ears, I'm hoping you'll please count me in.. I LOVE birds, and look forward to participating, if you'll have me. I came here from visiting Leann at The Old Parsonnage, and it's very nice to meet you! ~tina

[lynn legge]

i would also love to join in this swap.. i did email but i will again sign up here.. thanks so much.. looking forward to seeing all the beautiful tags
big ladybug hugs
lynn

[Sherry]

Hi Karla Sweetie...
I would love to join in on this swap. I read all about it from LeAnn @ The Old Parsonage. I will email you tonight when I get home from work. Please add me, I love birds and would have so much fun putting this together. I can't wait. I love making tags so this will be SO much fun.

Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to participate with you and so many other new bloggers. Country hugs, Sherry

[jeanie]

Finally a swap with a deadline I can work with -- and it sounds terrific! Look for my email!

[Kim Smith]

I would love to join, I'll email you my info. Thank you!

[Laraine Atherton]

Hi Karla...........The birdsong swap sounds great.....If there is room for one more, I would like to join.

Laraine

[Cindy]

If you got room for one more, I'll play!

-c

[Suzanne Duda]

If you still have room, I would love to join...your swaps are always beautiful! xo suzanne

[Linda McMillin]

Hi Karla-I would like to join the swap! There are some very talented people signed up including yourself. Will send you my information. Thank you for hosting the swap.
Linda

[Linda McMillin]

Hi Karla
I would like to join. See some very talented people signed up, including yourself. Will email my information

[Julie Wasson]

I'm in. I love this idea, I am so glad to find your site. Your work is fabulous. I saw your work in my contributors copy of the new Somerset Studio Gallery. I hope we are able to work together on something someday.

[Libby]

Hi Karla
This will be my first swap....sounds like fun. Do you have room for one more?

[fairyrocks]

I am working on my tags...just popped by to reread the due date and noted the $100 bill prompt...So if anyone does that, could I have dibs...LOL just sayin...

[marie]

Is there still time to join in ~ I would love to be a part of this swap!

[Deborah]

I would love to join in Karla. Please add my name to the list.

[Wendy Erman]

I would like to play!

[Simply Debbie]

Dear Karla,
I would love to join your tag swap if it is not too late.
I will send you an email.
I Joined as a follower/friend. I love your blog.
I lost 2 of my blogs and just started another one today, so it is not completed. I lost 329 followers of one blog and 250 of the other...it is like losing family.
Have a lovely weekend.
Angel Hugs
Simply Debbie

[char]

Hi Karla, I emailed you a couple of days ago about entering into the lovely bird swap, but have yet to hear from you. I hope I am not too late, Char

[Marilou]

Hi Karla, I know Your busy but let me know if I cam join as better late than never and I'll get right on it! I would love too! Hugs Marilou

[Deborah Woodrow]

Karla, almost ready to send my tags out. I hope you like them... they have been fun to make, but mostly challenging !
As you know, all my tags are uniquely different ! I like them that way, individually unique !
I've still not got my craft room, remodelled & done yet, and my stuff is everywhere, all over the house !
And, I hate it when i can't find what I want to find, when I need it !
SO, MY TAGS MAY HAVE BEEN EVEN BETTER, IF I COULD HAVE FOUND MORE OF MY CRAFTS STUFF. WHO KNOWS.
I JUST END UP IMPROVISING, AND USING WHATS ON HAND.. DON'T KNOW IF ITS BETTER THAT WAY, OR NOT.
Hopefully, I'll get my act together one of these days ! And, get my life organized ! :)
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TO DONNA REINHART :
and I read your comment DONNA REINHART... :) COULD NOT FIND A LINK TO EMAIL YOU BACK. But you live where I'm from, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA ! WE USED TO LIVE OFF OF SARNO ROAD. YAY ! :) Now, we're in Colorado.

HEY, I DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE AT, BUT CHECK OUT ST. PAULS THRIFT SHOP ON PINEAPPLE AVENUE ! :) HERE IS MY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR YOU TO WRITE ME BACK. [email protected] Thanks ! Deborah Woodrow I'm on Facebook, too.

IF YOU WILL EMAIL ME, I WILL TELL YOU OF A FEW COOL PLACES TO GO FOR GOODIES ! BYE, DEBORAH
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[Serena]

My tags are done and I've posted them to my blog. I really enjoyed working on them! I'll be sending them to you before end of week. Cheers!

[Jennifer Colvin-Allen]

Hola, my crazy True Blood sister! Let's hope Jenn doesn't take us to Sookie's fairy realm!
I definitely want to do the tag swap...
Hugs,
Jennifer ohthosegirls

[darlene nahre]

OMG I got my tag book yesterday!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT I am ready to do another one---Please let me know when you are ready to do this again. I was so excited-you would of thought I won the lottery-My husband thought I was nuts-each tag is beautiful- I love the little bird cage charm on Karla's cover-excellant thank you Karla

[Deborah Woodrow]

Recieved the tags today, they are so beautiful ! Thanks so much for hosting it. Love, Deb

[fairyrocks]

Tags recieved, Awesome swap. Thank You so much for hosting