I don’t know about you, but I tend to hoard old magazines. I don’t quite know why – because chances are I’m not going to read them again.
But I love them… and I’ll bet there are plenty of you out there who feel the same way!
I also often see someone overseas mention a cool magazine that I can’t get here in Australia, and I fervently wish I could take a peek at it.
So, I thought – why not do a magazine swap? People in different countries can get together and swap old copies of their faves, and share the mag love a little! The only cost involved will be that of shipping them to your swap partner – easy-peasy!
Sound interesting?
If so, jump on in by leaving a comment below! The rules for participation are:
- Please leave a quick comment indicating you’d like to take part, and then send an e-mail to jessica AT epherielldesigns dot com with Magazine Swap as the subject line. E-mail should state your name, postal address, and how many magazines or zines you’re happy to send. Please note you will very likely be asked to post overseas.
- Choose at least 2 magazines or zines to send to your swap partner. If you’ve indicated a willingness to send more in the above e-mail, I’ll do my best to match up people sending the same number of publications.
- If possible, try to choose magazines or zines local to your country!
- Magazines or zines chosen should be somewhat related to craft, art, photography, vintage or design – no trashy gossip mags, please ;D
- They should be back issues of magazines you already own and love – no need to buy new mags or zines! Please don’t send a mag you’re particularly attached to, because it’s not a requirement of this swap to return them.
- I’ll leave registration open for 2 weeks, then I’ll assign swap partners and send you and your partner each other’s details. You send out your magazines within a week of receiving your partners details, and shoot me a quick e-mail to let me know you’ve posted!
- I’d LOVE to read any blog posts you do after you get your swap goodies – if you do blog about this, please leave a link in the comments on this post! (This isn’t a requirement, just a request.)
If you have a friend who you think would love this, please let them know!
Feel free to grab the mag swap image above, and any of these buttons to spread the word.
Right! I think that’s all we need to know, lets go!
{Top Image by My Girl Thursday on Flickr. All other images by Jess Van Den (Epheriell) on Flickr.}
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I’m in for sure. Sending you an email now.
Oh noes! I just spring cleaned my room and threw out majority of my old magazines because I don’t have space for them anymore! I would have willingly send it to you without a swap even if you posted this earlier. 🙁
great idea!! im in!!
I’m not a mag hoarder, but am posting a linky loo on my blog for ya 🙂
I’m in… I have a random assortment of magazines that I keep for inspiration but would be happy to swap for something new to inspire my crafting, cookery and writing. :o)
Great idea! I’ve sent you an email.
Deb
I am in!
I have various zines that I have been hoarding (as gifts most of the time, no less)… ready to send!
I’m in! I’m in! I’m in!
This looks a lot of fun. Yay! I’m in. ^_^
Hi, I’ll be joining the fabulous mag. swap!
Thursday tweeted me about this Swap, and it sounds sweet! I’m in – sending an email with details soon. Lovely idea!
I’ll be in on that Jess… hopefully you’ve received the email I sent you with my details the other day. Thanks for organising!
I did! Thanks Magdalena! I’m just holding off responding to everyone till I set up swap partners 🙂
LOVE magazines…is it too late to join in?
Love this idea. I’m in if it’s not too late!