Canadian Stamper magazine promotes worldwide community participation and personal artistic development with contests, swaps, exchanges, themed mail art calls, and project requests, in addition to the special annual features: Round Robin Swap, Completion Swap, and Coast-to-Coast Listing.

Round Robin Swap
Round Robin Swap: Results
Round Robin Swap FAQ
Completion Swap
Completion Swap: Results
Coast-to-Coast

Round Robin Swap

Participant Registration March & April
Swap Return Deadline August 1
Submissions Published: September ~ October issue

The Round Robin Swap starts at Canadian Stamper with a card with one image on it and a mask. The one image card then goes to an additional four to six rubber-stampers or paper craft artists (depending on how many sign up). Each individual adds one (1) image without embossing or embellishing, forwards the card to the next individual until the card has gone through the whole group and returns once again to Canadian Stamper for publication.

Once the Round Robin Swap is completed your groups' artistic creation is published in the September ~ October issue. Each participant will receive the issue it is published in (if you are already a subscriber, you will receive two (2) issues), publication recognition in addition to a token of our appreciation.

The Round Robin Swap relies on the honour system for completion. Please do not join the Round Robin Swap if you do not accept the following rules of the swap.

Rules of Swap:

• Each Round Robin Swap participant is not to have the card in his or her possession more than seven to ten days. If it is less, all the better so that in case there is snail mail delays after your part, the card returns on time for publication. Please do not rely on family and friends to mail the swap - this has caused delays in the past.
• Add one (1) image, which can be stamped up to four times. Example, a small bunch of grass becomes a piece of lawn; a single flower becomes a bouquet, etc.
• Include a mask (a paper the same shape and size as your image) when you send it on to the next participant.
• Colour your image with pencil crayons, chalk, watercolours, markers, etc. The card must have a smooth surface. NO embellishments or embossing allowed.
• Only the participants who are the last of each group have the privilege of coloring in the background and bringing the "whole card" together.
• Please include your stamp credits and comments on the accompanying letter with the swap card.
• Participants are assigned to groups in chronological order of registration received. No requests will be honoured for placement in the groups.
• Clubs are welcome to register as a group; one person can be the contact with name, address and phone number. If your club numbers are, more than five or six people more than one group can sign up per club.

Sign-Up Deadline: April 30, 2003
Send your name, address, email address and phone number to Canadian Stamper either by email or snail mail.

The information you submit to register for the Round Robin Swap is utilized only for the swap.

Email: info@canadianstamper.ca
Canadian Stamper
203 - 304 Main Street
Suite 506
Airdrie, AB T4B 2T1 Canada
Swap Return Deadline: August 1, 2003
Publication will be in the September ~ October 2003 issue.

Round Robin Swap #4 Please click on our maple leaf to see the results of the annual Round Robin Swap #4. Starting Stamp Credit: tree - Crazy Stamps.

FAQ

Here are some FAQ (frequently asked questions) about the Round Robin Swap (many thanks to Diane K. for organizing these FAQ's).

Q. Who starts the first image?
A. The Canadian Stamper people (the starter image is always from a Canadian stamp company).

Q. What is my cost?
A. Only the postage to mail to the next person on the list.

Q. How many people in each group?
A. Depending on the amount of people that sign up, four to six. One year we had ten Round Robins with four in each group - that was 40 people signed up so the more the merrier!

Q. Who determines who is in each group?
A. The staff at Canadian Stamper. Groups are made up as people sign up for the swap that is why a swap can criss-cross the globe several times in one group.

Q. How will I know what to do and who to send to?
A. The Canadian Stamper organizes everything, and includes detailed instructions in the accompanying letter that follows to each participant!

Q. What if I don't have the right stamps?
A. Well, this could be a good excuse to buy new stamps, or visit your favourite stamping pal and borrow hers!

Q. What if someone in the group doesn't follow through?
A. Well, this ruins it for everyone! That is why we ask for an email address and phone number so that if an email goes unanswered I have another way of contacting the next participant. In the previous four Round Robins, we have had six go missing; we can only rely on the honour of each stamper or crafter and hope that no one is disappointed, unfortunately, it can happen.

Q. I have more concerns or I want to sign up!
A. Then contact the host of this swap:
Canadian Stamper
203 - 304 Main Street
Suite 506
Airdrie, AB T4B 2T1 Canada
www.canadianstamper.ca
Email: info@canadianstamper.ca

Lesley Twa, Editor ~ Publisher
Canadian Stamper

Completion Swap

Participant Registration August thru October
Swap Return Deadline December 1
Submissions Published: January ~ February issue

Rubber-stamp and paper craft artists who sign up for this swap receive a card with an image and a mask, you are then invited to complete it. Each card is returned to Canadian Stamper for publication.

Once the Completion Swap is finalized, your artistic creation is published in the January ~ February issue. Each participant will receive the issue it is published in (if you are already a subscriber, you will receive two (2) issues), publication recognition in addition to a token of our appreciation.

To register for the Completion Swap Send a S.A.S.E. (self addressed stamped envelope) invitation size 5 3/4" X 4 3/4", if you are outside of Canada send one I.R.C. (international reply coupon - purchased at your local post office) with your self-addressed envelope by the deadline. Each participant will receive a card with one stamped image and a mask for that image.

Complete the card using NO embossing, embellishments or layering but instead, utilize whatever inks or coloring mediums of your choice (pencil crayons, markers, chalks, watercolors, stippling, etc.) the completed card must have a smooth surface.

Include your name, address, and stamp credits on the back of the card and return it to Canadian Stamper by the deadline of December 1, 2003.

Deadline for Canadian Stamper to receive your S.A.S.E. or I.R.C. for the Completion Swap registration is October 15, 2003. All S.A.S.E.'s or I.R.C.'s will go out on the following Monday so that everyone has equal time for the swap.

Deadline for Canadian Stamper to receive your completed Completion Swap card is December 1, 2003. Completion Swap cards that are received by Canadian Stamper after this deadline will not be published in the Completion Swap.

Canadian Stamper
203 - 304 Main Street
Suite 506
Airdrie, AB T4B 2T1 Canada
www.canadianstamper.ca
Email: info@canadianstamper.ca

Lesley Twa, Editor ~ Publisher
Canadian Stamper

Completion Swap #5 Please click on our maple leaf to see the results of the annual Completion Swap #5. Starting Stamp Credit: elephant - Crazy Stamps.

Coast-to-Coast

Submissions Published: July ~ August issue

The July ~ August issue features our Coast-to-Coast listing of rubber-stamp and paper craft art retailers and manufacturers across Canada.

Canadian Stamper will continue to work with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of artistic rubber-stamps and paper craft art accessories, informing readers about products, services, and suppliers that will make their artistic creations easier, economical and more rewarding.

In an effort to compile the most accurate information, be sure to let Canadian Stamper know about retailers and manufacturers in your area that offer personal service, classes, or unique products. We know that you may find rubber stamps and paper craft art supplies at such stores as Lewis Craft or Michael's, however, the Coast-to-Coast listing we wish to provide Canadian Stamper readers will include the unique non-franchised retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, and home-based businesses with the niche of rubber-stamping and paper craft arts.

The listing is published alphabetically by province and will include as much information as possible, such as their speciality, phone, facsimile, email, physical address, and website.

In sharing your favourite crafting haunt with Canadian Stamper we are able emphasize the variety and splendour of materials and resources available, particularly in the Canadian market, which will enhance the readers' creative journey in artistic rubber-stamping and paper craft arts.

Each verified new or updated business listing that is published will receive a complimentary July ~ August issue of Canadian Stamper. Additionally Canadian Stamper will investigate the probability of posting the Coast-to-Coast as a feature on the Canadian Stamper website. Be sure to obtain the July ~ August issue of Canadian Stamper, it is sure to be filled with the most extensive listing Canada has to offer.