When I hosted the Oh So Charming International Charm swap last year I thought to myself - "If I can get 25 people to join this swap will be a success" - boy was I ever surprised. Not only did I far exceed that goal with 111 packets of charms sent in, totaling over 3,600 art charms, but charms have become so popular that there are swaps everywhere you turn. With the ongoing interest in art charms and the number of hits this blog consistently generates, I've decided to start a mixed media art charm group. In order to keep things interesting and for me to have time and resources dedicated to the group, I am asking for an annual donation of $12.00 to join. Of course this isn't mandatory and no one will be turned away. Think of it as a subscription to everything Oh So Charming. I have started the bare bones of the group and will be adding things as the membership hopefully grows. I will be selling limited edition charm kits, including vintage and hard-to-find charm supplies. I'll provide monthly techniques related to mixed media art charms, a place for you to connect with other like minded charmers and either join in group swaps or trade with each other one-on-one.
I am a pretty easy going person and am open to any feedback and ideas that you may have. My goal is to make this group successful and the #1 resource for mixed media artists who create charms.
I hope you'll join me. You can either click on the "pay now" button in the sidebar to donate and receive your invite to the group, or email me to join and check it out without donating first. The group is closed so you will need to receive an invite before you can access it.
I will be creating an Oh So Charming button soon so that you can display it on your own blogs and sites.
Count me in, I've sent a paypal payment, and look forward to the group.
I thought you were a great host for the charm swap, so I'm sure the group will be a big hit.
Posted by: Mary Bosserman | February 08, 2008 at 05:58 AM
Dawn, Can you tell me what the fees are intended to cover?
Posted by: Mary L. | February 08, 2008 at 08:51 PM
The membership donation will cover the time and resources for me to provide monthly techniques, support for the group, and research to bring you the latest info on creating art charms.
Posted by: Dawn | February 09, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I have been hoping for something like this. I would like to check it out and when I get home (I am at work), I will find out if or when I can donate the moola.
Thanks so much.
Mahala
Posted by: Mahala | February 09, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I've sent my donation and look forward to joining! (it's under a different email addy - so don't get confused) I fell in love with charms from the swap when they were featured on whipup!
Posted by: cheesehead with sticks | March 17, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Hello Dawn,
It's me Shari. I am just coming out of a creative dry spell and I am thinking of joining your group. I really love making charms, so this would be a great place to start. Would it be OK if I just did a "check it out" first??? I'm a bit commitment shy these days. You can email me privately at luvs2design@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.
-hugs, shari
Posted by: shari | April 28, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Hello Dawn,
It's me Shari. I am just coming out of a creative dry spell and I am thinking of joining your group. I really love making charms, so this would be a great place to start. Would it be OK if I just did a "check it out" first??? I'm a bit commitment shy these days. You can email me privately at luvs2design@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.
-hugs, shari
Posted by: shari | April 28, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Hello Dawn,
It's me Shari. I am just coming out of a creative dry spell and I am thinking of joining your group. I really love making charms, so this would be a great place to start. Would it be OK if I just did a "check it out" first??? I'm a bit commitment shy these days. You can email me privately at luvs2design@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.
-hugs, shari
Posted by: shari | April 28, 2008 at 09:38 AM