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Distressed & Disturbed Journal Note Cards

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Group:Halloween Everyday in the USA
Swap Coordinator:Rabbitfreedom (contact)
Swap categories: Art 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:Regional - US
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:February 19, 2022
Date items must be sent by:March 7, 2022
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

For this swap, you will be creating 3 different flat cards that would tuck into pockets of Art or Junk Journals.

You will be decorating the fronts in a distressed grunge style, and should feature some dark, weird, disturbing images.

You can use any medium on these cards, but they should be kept as flat as possible, so there's no difficulty closing the journal. I am going to allow a few stickers for this one because if you should happen to have the Antiquarian Sticker Book, you know it is filled with some of the coolest stickers that would be great for this project!

The cards should be 3 different sizes with the following dimensions - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" - 3 1/2" x 5" and 4" x 6". THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE RECTANGLES. They can be tag shaped, coffin shaped, etc. They just need to fall into the size ranges given.

One side of the card should be completed decorated, the back should have some kind of slight decoration, but should also have a space to write - this could be lined or not (just a blank space is fine)

These should be creepy and dark, not cutesy. The 3 cards can have a similar theme, or can be all different themes. Please check out your partners likes or dislikes.

IMPORTANT: Please list below what your likes or dislikes are to make it easy for you partner to work on something that pleases you.

Please contact me if you have any questions at all. There are idea inspirations available on pinterest.

The photo posted, while not exactly Halloween themed, is of the style I am aiming for. PLEASE DO NOT USE ALL DIGITAL IMAGES IN YOUR FINAL DESIGNS

Discussion

ChinaCat 02/ 6/2022 #

Distressed & Disturbed says it all! But as I plan to use these in a Halloween journal, this might help you with the theme: I love witches, bats, jacks, moons, goth, all the usual suspects!

ChinaCat 02/ 8/2022 #

I want to add vintage clowns and circus/carnivals to my list above. Thanks!

FLWAVE 02/ 9/2022 #

I’m good with pretty much any theme…Poe, skeletal remains, fortune telling, dearly departed, creepy creatures, witchy witches, ghastly ghosts, etc. πŸ’€πŸ‘»πŸ§™

Rabbitfreedom 02/ 9/2022 #

Sorry I forgot to add my info - I would love something Steampunk, skull or bat themed for my new halloween art journal. And the only two dislikes are witch themes and clowns.

Rabbitfreedom 02/ 9/2022 #

Oh, I might explain, I love witches, but am not working on any witch themed projects right now. Witches are certainly not a dislike - however, clowns are. Sorry, I hate clowns. and monkeys (but that's another thing entirely)

Rabbitfreedom 02/ 9/2022 #

Here are a few links to some great youtube videos as inspiration

https://youtu.be/bATw9qoW0Sc

https://youtu.be/2hSS9PW3wxk

https://youtu.be/haYpCRrQDTE

starmccoy 02/10/2022 #

I'm okay with anything, but vintage for sure. Also convict or medical is always a good theme. So looking forward to this!

mcall 02/11/2022 #

medical oddities, steampunk,vintage all things but gore/bloody

starmccoy 02/12/2022 #

@Rabbitfreedom thanks for the links. Very helpful!

shellimakes 02/14/2022 #

What a cool idea! I'm sure I'll love whatever I receive, but since it was asked... I'm particularly fond of (1) vintage Halloween cats and pumpkins, and (2) the "green witch" (also known as "forest witch" or "hedge witch") aesthetic.

DeAnnaVarela 02/16/2022 #

Hi everyone!

Here are some of my likes/dislikes:

Likes: Dark/Vintage/Creepy/Occult: Apothecary, freak show, dolls, vampires, skulls (human and animal), spiders, deathmoths, beatles, snakes, black, white, grey, deep red/maroon. Things with texture; fabric, thread, gauze, beads, wax...

Dislikes: Cutsey Halloween, bright colors, plastic embellishments, puffy or simple stickers (artsie or embellished stickers are cool)

Thanks everyone!

Mistyinltown 02/16/2022 #

Hi! Have a glance at my profile, but for quick reference πŸ™‚ I love vintage/1800s-early 1900s apothecary/medical, anatomy, as well as classic movie monsters, and specimen/lab themes. But anything from my profile that fits the dark theme! 😊

rkassman 02/18/2022 #

I'm pretty open to any themes but particularly love witches, insects, bats, skulls, etc.

janski48 02/18/2022 #

I’m good with whatever..but I do love Poe, moons, witches, ravens, owls, skulls, and spooky trees. 😊 πŸ’€ 🌝 πŸ§™ πŸ¦‡

janski48 02/18/2022 #

I’m good with whatever..but I do love Poe, moons, witches, ravens, owls, skulls, and spooky trees. 😊 πŸ’€ 🌝 πŸ§™ πŸ¦‡

addieixmarie 02/19/2022 #

I love anything creepy! But if anyone is looking for inspo, I love vintage halloween imagery, horror movies, "freak show" imagery, cryptids, paranormal! :)

mcall 03/ 9/2022 #

shoot... sent but not indicated here....

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