Card Makers Card Swap: Monthly Handmade Greeting Card Swap
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1101 Willis Ave, Perry, IA, United States, Iowa 50220 | Perry, IA
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Card Swap GroupNot familiar with a card swap? It basically consists of designing a card and then making multiples of that exact card for each person in the swap group. Our swap group is going to be capped at 10 participants. If there are not 10 participants, then the remaining cards will be donated to the Friends of the Perry Public Library to be sold as a fundraiser. You will receive a card from each member of the group for that month (9 cards or less). Each month will have a different swap theme and a voluntary technique challenge. The themes will be listed below for the individual months. There will be a general theme and then a voluntary technique challenge to incorporate into your themed design.
What You Need to Do to Participate:
Step 1: Pre-Register to Participate
This is your commitment to the swap group. This program will only work if people participate after registering for the Card Swap Group.
Step 2: Make 10 Identical Cards with Envelopes
Suggested standard finished A2 size cards 5-½" X 4-¼".
Step 3: Bring Your 10 Cards with Envelopes to the Library on the Swap Day and Time
Swap Day will generally be held on the third Saturday of the month at 12:30 pm in the Library Community Room following the monthly Paper Crafting with Kathy.
1 card for yourself and 9 cards for the other participants and/or the Friends of the Perry Public Library if less than 10 participants.
Step 4: Unable to Attend the Swap
Let one of the organizers know - Misty [email protected] or Kathy [email protected]
Your cards should be dropped off at the library no later than the Wednesday before the swap. Cards from the other participants will be saved for you to pick up after the swap.
Themes: Themes and Voluntary Challenge Listed Under Each Month
September
Fall or Halloween
Voluntary Technique Challenge - Card with a Pocket
October (Special Date - 1st Saturday)
Thanksgiving or All Occasion
Voluntary Technique Challenge - Hinge Card
November
Christmas or New Year
Voluntary Technique Challenge - Gatefold Card
December
Thank You or Winter
Voluntary Technique Challenge - Book Style Trifold Card
January
Valentine or All Occasion
Voluntary Technique Challenge - Peek-a-Boo Card
February
Easter or All Occasion
Voluntary Technique Challenge - Z Fold Card
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