Hoorah, last references came in!  Partner list will go out within the hour.  Stay tuned! 

Are we going to list favourite ponies for our partners to pick from, or will it be a complete surprise? I guess it's always safe to draw their persona if they have one... if no wishlists are provided. I'm fine with anything, surprises are fun.  

In the signup forms, everyone provided favorite ponies for their partner.    We are ready to go!

*ETA*  Partners assigned, you should all have a PM in your inbox! 

*whistles while she works* 

I won't go to bed until all references are checked!  Keep an eye on your inboxes and I'll get those partners out ASAP!  Thanks for your concern, Whippy, everything is ok now.  Just one of those months when everything weird happens at once. 

*EDIT* 7 swappers approved!    If you didn't get a PM tonight, don't worry.  I just sent out my last round of ref checks and will update the list as soon as I hear back.

Rules:

* The bookmark can be made with any medium, including digital.
* Each person will make a bookmark for only one member.
* Put your screen name somewhere on the bookmark 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 forum once you have received your bookmark.
* The swap is secret; we won't reveal anything until the bookmarks are received and ask that you do the same.
* Please take this as seriously as you would any other swap. 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:

* Bookmarks should be made with card stock or reinforced, since floppy, flimsy bookmarks are not terribly useful.
* Send your bookmarks in some type of plastic protector and an envelope, so they are not damaged in transit.

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):
* Which holiday do you celebrate?  Would you like your postcard 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.  Persona reference pictures are required.
* Anthro art:  Are you good, bad, or indifferent to it?
* Examples of your art:

Deadlines:

Last day to apply: November 10
Receive your swap names: November 15
Start creating: As soon as possible.

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

LIST OF APPROVED APPLICANTS:


ZennaBug [Shipped/Received]
UrocyonFox [Shipped/Received]
MikeysGrrrl [Shipped/Received]
SubmarineHallucination [Shipped/Received]
babyblueducky [Shipped/Received]
Emuel [Shipped/Received]
Griffin [Shipped/Received]
Whippycorn [Shipped/Received]
rosierjay [Shipped/Received]
timpertie [Shipped/Received]

Partner lists have been sent!  Thank you all for your patience, we tried to match everyone up as well as we could.    If you have any issues, you may PM this account or ZennaBug (especially if it's an urgent problem).  Have fun!

Yay, more participants!    To answer your questions:

Lamination is an excellent idea, you may absolutely do that.  If I had a lamination machine, I would do it too. 

For feedback, you should link to your Arena feedback and also provide the names of three people we could PM for a quick reference check.

Information:

First, there will be two categories:

Digital:  This swap takes place entirely online. No shipping required! Perfect if you are strapped for cash this holiday season, or are low on feedback.  Art can be any media, but traditional art will have to be scanned.

Physical:  This swap takes place like our past swaps. You can either draw your art and mail it off like that or print your digital creation, and mail it off to your partner. Who doesn't like to receive stuff in the mail?  It should be postcard sized, but please send it protected in an envelope.  Decorating the back like an actual postcard and writing a little note is encouraged.

And then there will be two different ways to make your postcard:

Drawing:  You draw your partner's requested pony/ponies with a background that depicts local landmarks.  Size and layout should resemble a postcard.  Art can be any media, including digital, but you must draw the entire thing.

Photo Background:  Draw your partner's pony/ponies on sturdy paper and cut them out (digital artists may print their drawings for the same effect).  Then, take your creation(s) out and take fun pictures around your area (similar to Flat Stanley).  You may also digitally superimpose a photo from your area or town as the background, as long as the image either belongs to you or you have full rights and permission.  Final images should be postcard sized and themed.

Other considerations:

* Postcards should be 4x6 inches.
* Physical cards should be made with card stock or reinforced, since floppy, flimsy postcards are unacceptable.
* Send your postcards in some type of plastic protector and an envelope, so they are not damaged in transit.

Rules:

* The postcard can be made with any medium, including digital.
* Each person will make a postcard for only one member.
* Put your screen name on the back of the postcard or in the file name so your partner knows who you are.
* Please send your postcard on time. If you run into troubles or delays, PM this account ASAP.
* Digital swappers: PM your postcard file to this account by the shipping date and we will deliver them.  Anyone who does not finish and submit their digital card will not receive one.
* Please post a brag in the art forum once you have received your postcard.
* The swap is secret, so we won't reveal anything until the cards are received and ask that you do the same.
* Please take this as seriously as you would any other swap. 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.

Requirements to join:

* You have been an Arena member for 3 months and have at least 100 posts.
* For digital swappers, no feedback is required.  But you must be in good standing with the community.
* Physical swappers must have 3 trading or selling references.
* Physical swappers must be willing to ship 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):
* Which holiday do you celebrate?  Would you like your postcard themed for that holiday?
* References/feedback:
* Category:  Digital or Physical?
* Type:  Drawing or Photo Background?
* Ponies: Personas and/or Hasbro ponies that you like.  Persona reference pictures are required.
* Anthro art:  Are you good, bad, or indifferent to it?
* Examples of your art:

Deadlines:

Last day to apply: November 10
Receive your swap names: November 15
Start creating: As soon as possible.

International Ship Date:  December 5
Domestic Ship Date:  December 15
Digital "Ship" Date:  December 20

FAQ:

This is definitely our most complicated swap yet.  Ask any questions in the thread and we'll answer them here! 

Do we need to provide our mailing address if we're doing the digital swap?
Nope.    If you choose the digital route then just an email address is sufficient.

Would laminating the postcard for extra protection be out of the question?
Not at all!  Lamination is an excellent idea if you have the ability to do so.

Should I just link my Arena feedback or do you want something more specific?
You should link your Arena feedback and provide the names of three people we could PM for a quick reference check.

LIST OF APPROVED APPLICANTS (so far):

Digital:
Mosspath Shipped/Received
HollowZero Shipped/Received
Kiwi Shipped/Received
ZennaBug Shipped/Received

Physical:
ZennaBug Shipped/Received
rosierjay Shipped/Received
EvilMuffins Shipped/Received
sirithfin Shipped/Received
babyblueducky Shipped/Received