This group is closing for vacation!
No new members are being admitted at this time.

Welcome to The International *ARTISTIC* *HANDMADE* Charms Exchange Group.

We are a swap group dedicated to HIGH QUALITY, NEAT & PROFESSIONAL.

We want FUN AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN WORK! *NOT CRAFTY* YOU MUST *CREATE* YOUR CHARMS FROM SCRATCH.

NOTE: THIS IS A JURIED GROUP. WORK IS INSPECTED AT SWAP TIME BY THE HOST.

PLEASE READ THE MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES UPON ACCEPTANCE, IF YOU CANNOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SISTER SWAP GROUP: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Charmed_Designs/
This group serves as a meeting ground for those interested in joining our swaps. This is a moderated group, where messages are subject to editing or deletion. It is our sincere hope that we don't have to take action due to lack of good taste in posting. However, we will do so if it becomes necessary. This is a place to have fun and share ideas regarding art charms art in a small, intimate environment. Please share freely and in a spirit of congeniality..

Posting should be on topic, No, religion, politics and rude comments will NOT be tolerated.

In addition to swapping quality, artistic charms this is a group for sharing techniques and learning. We will occasionally host critiques where members may get feedback on artwork or ideas.

We hope you will join us, participate and abide by the guidelines set forth.

ALL SLOPPY WORK (work that is put together in a way that looks thrown together with no thought) or WORK THAT FALLS APART (work that does not pass a few tests of wear and tear), that is not made to be durable OR SMELLS BAD (from cigarettes or STRONG fumes, (slight fumes are OK) WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER. This is a swap for Artistic work, that was made with FLAIR care, heart, and concern. Designs should be made to last, and made to look good while being worn. LOTS of color and LOTS of materials are welcome!
You may not use animal or organic parts as this group is International and there