Updated the approved swapper list. 

Lots of applications and quick responses on reference checks!  We have 5 approved swappers and three pending.    Thank you everyone for your enthusiastic responses and for being flexible about categories (you know who you are.  ).  This is going to be an awesome swap again this year!

Information:

As with last year, there will be two categories:

2D:  This category is for a more simple ornament.  Your design may be painted, drawn, or made digitally.  Any materials are acceptable; be as creative as you want!  If you choose to make your ornament on paper, then it must be done on sturdy paper and laminated or otherwise reinforced for durability.

3D:  This category is for those who want to get a little craftier!  You may paint onto an ornament, sculpt, sew, knit, and create a unique ornament for your partner.  Use your imagination and showcase your skills!

Rules:

* Each person will make an ornament for only one member.
* Put your screen name somewhere on the ornament so your partner knows who you are.
* Please mail on time. If you run into troubles or delays, PM this account ASAP.
* Please post a brag in the Art Swap Brag Thread once you have received your package.
* The swap is secret; we won't reveal anything until the packages are received and ask that you do the same.
* There can be no drop-outs once the partners have been assigned.  If you have any doubts about meeting the requirements, please don't join.
* Feedback will be left by each swapper for their partner once the swap is completed.

Other considerations:

* Please package your ornament carefully.  This is a fun swap and we don't want to have any broken or bent artwork.  Ornaments in the 2D category may be shipped in an envelope, but please reinforce your ornament with cardboard or something similarly sturdy to protect them from bending.  For fragile 3D ornaments, please wrap carefully and ship in a box with enough padding to protect your creation.

* If you choose to include extras in your swap box, please keep them under $5.  Extras are NOT compulsory.

Requirements to join:

* You have been an Arena member for 3 months and have at least 100 posts.
* Swappers must have 3 trading or selling references.
* Must be willing to mail internationally. If you can't, please do not sign up.
 
Please PM this account with the following information:

* Screen Name: 
* Full (real) name: 
* Email address: 
* Mailing address (including country): 
* In which category would you like to participate?
* Which holiday do you celebrate?  Would you like your ornament themed for that holiday? 
* References/feedback:   Please link your Arena feedback and provide the names of three people we can PM for a reference check.
* Ponies: Personas and/or Hasbro ponies that you like.  Reference pictures are required for personas.
* Anthro art:  Are you good, bad, or indifferent to it?
* Examples of your art: 

* Favorite treats:
* Any allergies?
* Favorite colors?

Deadlines:

Last day to apply: November 15th
Receive your swap names: November 17th
Start creating: As soon as possible.

International Ship Date:  December 15th
Domestic Ship Date:  December 20th

LIST OF APPROVED APPLICANTS:


Information:

As with last year, there will be two categories:

2D:  This category is for a more simple ornament.  Your design may be painted, drawn, or made digitally.  Any materials are acceptable; be as creative as you want!  If you choose to make your ornament on paper, then it must be done on sturdy paper and laminated or otherwise reinforced for durability.

3D:  This category is for those who want to get a little craftier!  You may paint onto an ornament, sculpt, sew, knit, and create a unique ornament for your partner.  Use your imagination and showcase your skills!

Rules:

* Each person will make an ornament for only one member.
* Put your screen name somewhere on the ornament so your partner knows who you are.
* Please mail on time. If you run into troubles or delays, PM this account ASAP.
* Please post a brag in the Art Swap Brag Thread once you have received your package.
* The swap is secret; we won't reveal anything until the packages are received and ask that you do the same.
* There can be no drop-outs once the partners have been assigned.  If you have any doubts about meeting the requirements, please don't join.
* Feedback will be left by each swapper for their partner once the swap is completed.

Other considerations:

* Please package your ornament carefully.  This is a fun swap and we don't want to have any broken or bent artwork.  Ornaments in the 2D category may be shipped in an envelope, but please reinforce your ornament with cardboard or something similarly sturdy to protect them from bending.  For fragile 3D ornaments, please wrap carefully and ship in a box with enough padding to protect your creation.

* If you choose to include extras in your swap box, please keep them under $5.  Extras are NOT compulsory.

Requirements to join:

* You have been an Arena member for 3 months and have at least 100 posts.
* Swappers must have 3 trading or selling references.
* Must be willing to mail internationally. If you can't, please do not sign up.
 
Please PM this account with the following information:

* Screen Name: 
* Full (real) name: 
* Email address: 
* Mailing address (including country): 
* In which category would you like to participate?
* Which holiday do you celebrate?  Would you like your ornament themed for that holiday? 
* References/feedback:   Please link your Arena feedback and provide the names of three people we can PM for a reference check.
* Ponies: Personas and/or Hasbro ponies that you like.  Reference pictures are required for personas.
* Anthro art:  Are you good, bad, or indifferent to it?
* Examples of your art: 

* Favorite treats:
* Any allergies?
* Favorite colors?

Deadlines:

Last day to apply: November 15th
Receive your swap names: November 17th
Start creating: As soon as possible.

International Ship Date:  December 15th
Domestic Ship Date:  December 20th

LIST OF APPROVED APPLICANTS:

ZennaBug [Shipped/Received]
Mkia9 [Shipped/Received]
Uninu [Shipped/Received]
UrocyonFox [Shipped/Received]
Griffin [Shipped/Received]
Sochi [Shipped/Received]
Emberfly [Shipped/Received]
Puuush [Shipped/Received]
Karma [Shipped/Received]
SubmarineHallucination [Shipped/Received]
Arianna [Shipped/Received]
ponyqueen [Shipped/Received]

[Stickied 11/17/2015 - ZennaBug]

Signups are closed!  This is going to be a great swap!  Don't worry if you don't see your name on the list yet; we still have 4 participants with pending references.  As soon as those are settled, I'll get the partners assigned and we can start!  I can't wait.

Information:

This year, there will be two categories:

2D:  This category is for a more simple ornament.  Your design may be painted, drawn, or made digitally.  Any materials are acceptable; be as creative as you want!  If you choose to make your ornament on paper, then it must be done on sturdy paper and laminated or otherwise reinforced for durability.

3D:  This category is for those who want to get a little craftier!  You may paint onto an ornament, sculpt, sew, knit, and create a unique ornament for your partner.  Use your imagination and showcase your skills!

Rules:

* Each person will make an ornament for only one member.
* Put your screen name somewhere on the ornament so your partner knows who you are.
* Please mail on time. If you run into troubles or delays, PM this account ASAP.
* Please post a brag in the Arts and Crafts forum once you have received your package.
* The swap is secret; we won't reveal anything until the packages are received and ask that you do the same.
* There can be no drop-outs once the partners have been assigned.  If you have any doubts about meeting the requirements, please don't join.
* Feedback will be left by each swapper for their partner once the swap is completed.

Other considerations:

* Please package your ornament carefully.  This is a fun swap and we don't want to have any broken or bent artwork.  Ornaments in the 2D category may be shipped in an envelope, but please reinforce your ornament with cardboard or something similarly sturdy to protect them from bending.  For fragile 3D ornaments, please wrap carefully and ship in a box with enough padding to protect your creation.

* If you choose to include extras in your swap box, please keep them under $5.  Extras are NOT compulsory.

Requirements to join:

* You have been an Arena member for 3 months and have at least 100 posts.
* Swappers must have 3 trading or selling references.
* Must be willing to mail internationally. If you can't, please do not sign up.
 
Please PM this account with the following information:

* Screen Name: 
* Full (real) name: 
* Email address: 
* Mailing address (including country): 
* In which category would you like to participate?
* Which holiday do you celebrate?  Would you like your ornament themed for that holiday? 
* References/feedback:   Please link your Arena feedback and provide the names of three people we can PM for a quick reference check.
* Ponies: Personas and/or Hasbro ponies that you like.  Reference pictures are required for personas.
* Anthro art:  Are you good, bad, or indifferent to it?
* Examples of your art: 

* Favorite treats:
* Any allergies?
* Favorite colors?

Deadlines:

Last day to apply: October 31st
Receive your swap names: November 5th
Start creating: As soon as possible.

International Ship Date:  December 10th
Domestic Ship Date:  December 15th

LIST OF APPROVED APPLICANTS:

ZennaBug [Sent/Received]
unicorn_pops [Sent/Received]
rosierjay [Sent/Received]
SubmarineHallucination [Sent/Received]
Uninu [Sent/Received]
Griffin [Sent/Received]
UrocyonFox [Sent/Received]
Whippycorn [Sent/Received]
mkia9 [Sent/Received]
TinyUnicornFarm [Sent/Received]
ponyqueen [Sent/Received]
aintnobuffalo [Sent/Received]
Emberfly  [Sent/Received]

Yes, please leave feedback for your partner once your bookmark arrives.    Looks like we're just waiting on two bookmarks to arrive and this will be a wrap!  Whippy and timpertie, have you had any pony mail recently? 

Your wish is my command.  Here's the brag thread!  -->  http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,346242.0.html

First post has been updated with participant status. 

3 swappers shipped already and one received!    Don't forget to PM this account when you've sent off your bookmark!    Thanks, you guys, for getting this swap off to a VERY successful start!