Upcycle a greeting card swap!

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Group:	Paper Passion
Swap Coordinator:	RadicalRecrafter (contact)
Swap categories:	Crafts
Number of people in swap:	12
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:	4.95 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:	January 16, 2012
Date items must be sent by:	February 13, 2012
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
I have lots (well,maybe not "lots" ;but some!) of fronts of greeting cards I have ripped off and saved for "someday". Let's make "someday" TODAY! So;take the front to a greeting card that you like-any size you have to hand and does not have to be holiday related-and glam it up! I would definitely say back it with sturdy paper so it will hold up! You can paint over it,stamp it,embellish it,etc.,etc.! Just please do not slap a sticker or two on it and call it "done"! Augh!! Think that you are creating a new piece of art for your partner to maybe even frame! :D Should be fun!

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Fatherted 12/29/2011 #

Hi, can we send in an envelope?

RadicalRecrafter 12/30/2011 #

Oh,absolutely! This is not like a postcard swap where you would send it "naked". Please DO send in an envelope!

craftycol 01/15/2012 #

I have a few of these myself so love this idea, But not all say what type card it is as left that part off when did not think picture suited what it said.

smiles Col

Robin 01/17/2012 #

Are we sending this upcycled greeting to our partner for her use or are we sending it to our partner from us....i.e., shall we write something in the card and sign it?

RadicalRecrafter 01/20/2012 #

Ok! I'm back! Sorry-my work schedule does not allow me any online time most days :(

First: any sort of greeting card front you have to hand will do.I used a "generic" card front;but you may use a holiday or birthday type if that is what you have and want to use.You may indeed,choose to paint over it or otherwise cover it up.

Second: We are sending our partners just the front of the card redone-like a chunky or skinny (or ATC)-only bigger.There is no need to write anything more on the back of the card than to sign it,unless you want to sign the front somewhere like an artist would. Remember-something the recipient might want to display (not resend)!

craftycol 01/20/2012 #

Oh k I GOT IT WRONG TOO AS I REdesigned whole new card.Oh well I'll just design another one with just a cover. Opps silly me.

Smiles Col

RadicalRecrafter 01/21/2012 #

@craftycol I don't see why you could not go ahead and send your partner an entire greeting card! I'm sure they would be thrilled with it :) I I want people to put effort into this;but not stress out! Relax,have fun with it! :D

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