Card Exchange Guidelines

The NSBAG Card Exchange is happening again this year. You are invited to make/print/fold/create an edition of cards and then trade with others in our group!

Registration deadline is Jan 31, 2026.

If you have any questions, just send an email to novascotiabookarts@gmail.com.

The exchange will take place at our meeting on March 18, 2026. You will bring your edition of handmade cards to the meeting and trade with each of the others in the group. If you can't attend the meeting, you should arrange to deliver your cards in advance so they can still be included.

What should you make?

You can make any kind of card you like. For example, you could make postcards or greeting cards or pop-up cards, etc.

How should you make them?

The book arts realm is very broad, so you can create your edition using any technique(s) you like. You could use handmade paper, interesting folds, or unusual techniques. The card could be letterpress printed, or marbled, or collaged. You could do gel printing, paper cutting, or calligraphy. Make lino prints, create a volvelle, maybe even design matching envelopes if you wish. Keep it primarily paper-based, but otherwise, do whatever you want!

Have a look at cards from previous groups:
* Card Exchange 2024
* Card Exchange 2025

Handmade Cards


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