CARD SWAP: Fitting Florets Card Swap – Due November 4

Demonstrators can begin pre-ordering the Stampin' Up Fitting Florets Collection on October 4. To help prepare with ideas, classes, workshops, open houses and events, I’ll be hosting  a mail in card swap.

Please read through ALL the rules and guidelines carefully before joining. We will be receiving and sorting hundreds of cards and need your help to make sure everything runs smoothly and it also ensures your return swaps will be high quality!

This swap is open to all demonstrators, all levels. Come join the fun.

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 HOW TO SWAP 

• 10 CARD SWAPAll cards must use 1 or both of the  stamp sets and/or dies as the main focal point of the card design.  10 card swap, you will receive 9 back. You may do up to 2 groups.  
• All supplies/products MUST be current Stampin’ Up! products with an emphasis placed on the Fitting Florets Collection of products.  Do not use any of the following on these swaps: Retired products,  Clearance rack,  non-SU! product  
• Include your name and contact info but don't attach permanently. Supply lists and details are optional and always appreciated. I recommend using a POST IT NOTE to attach contact and supply info on the back.  Do not permanently attach or stamp contact to the back of the card or clear envelope so it may be used again.
• Each card must be in a Stampin' Up Clear Envelope #102619. Do not use off brand clear envelopes for this swap they will be sent back.   
• Place each group of 10 cards inside a gallon sized Ziplock bag labeled with your name on it.

• Swaps must include a self addressed USPS Flat Rate Envelope with postage printed online from the post office.Please see the shipping section below for how to do this if you haven't done it before. It's easy and you don't have to leave your house.  ** Please do not use postage stamps on return swap package. I've had issues with postage stamps the past several swaps, they are being returned to me. PLEASE PRINT POSTAGE ONLINE  Your are responsible for your own tracking. Be sure to use tracking on both your return package and the swaps being sent to me so you know where your package is and when it will arrive.  
• Please do your very best work, clean cuts, straight layers, evenly stamped solid images.

• CLICK HERE TO SEE A SWAP IN ACTION

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SWAPPING FAQ

• Can I make more then 1 set of cards?You can make up to 2 sets for each swap. They must be different designs. 
• What is the standard card size?A standard card size is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ (folded in half) OR 11″ x 4-1/4″ (folded). You card may vary in size (for example 6×6). However, an ATC size and tags are not acceptable substitutes. 
• Where do you get the clear envelopes? We sell them  #102619. All swaps MUST be in a Stampin’ Up! clear envelope, ready to display upon receipt. If SU! doesn’t sell the envelope, you may not use it. 
• I’m participating in another swap/blog hop, can I use the same design? No. Swap card designs MUST be exclusive to this swap and not used in another share. You may share on your blog/classes.

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HOW TO MAIL SWAPS

**IMPORTANT NOTE**  Due to changes in the post office that have caused issues with return swaps I am requiring all return swaps use USPS FLAT RATE "ONE RATE" PRIORITY SHIPPING printed online. It doesn't matter the weight or the distance, the price is the same.

• Return postage must be in one of these two Flat Rate Envelopes from the USPS:
• Priority Flat Rate Envelopes 
• Priority Flat Rate Bubble Wrap Envelopes  
• You can order either of these envelopes to be delivered to your home free by clicking on the link OR pick them up at your local post office.  
• Print postage online using the USPS Click & Ship. Click here to print postage online  Print the postage online and attach to the return flat rate envelope. You will automatically get tracking with this option and your mail person will pick them up at your mailbox.
• TRACKING: You are responsible for tracking your package. Using USPS.com CLICK AND SHIP online will automatically give you tracking so you can follow your package.

 DO NOT use postage stamps - the past couple swaps have had issues with postage stamps and the return envelopes with postage stamps have been returned to me (or not arrived at all). To avoid losing your swaps or paying postage twice, please print postage online at www.usps.com.  

DO NOT use Tyvek Priority envelopes as they are not  a flat rate and the weight for the return postage may be different which will cause you to pay for another label. PLUS flat rate envelopes are cheaper.  

DO NOT use small flat rate boxes as your return swaps may not fit in the box  

DO NOT send money / cash  for postage.

If you are participating in multiple swaps, you may mail them all in the same package.    

My address will be send with your confirmation emailIf you don’t receive the message, email me at tami@stampwithtami.com