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Going Postal Swap 2

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Going Postal Swap 2
Swap Coordinator:funkykchicken (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Fabric  Art 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 10, 2007
Date items must be sent by:February 28, 2007
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

If you've never made fabric postcards before, here's your chance to try something new! And if you love to make ATCs, you're almost there anyway! The only difference between ATCs and PCs is the size (X vs Y). And, instead of using paper, you use fabric as your main material. You don't need a lot of fabric to start - just some scraps will do. If you're not a sewer, maybe you know someone who is - ask for some of their cuttings. Or visit your local thrift store and check out the linens and clothing sections for some neat pieces of fabric that won't cost you a lot. A bit of ribbon and lace can also come in handy - check out your local dollar stores for that.

If you don't sew, you can use fusible webbing or tacky glue to add your fabric onto a background piece of card instead of cloth. Start with a collage or an abstract: just randomly cut your fabric into small pieces and glue onto the background piece. Add some small beads, glitter, paint, thread, fibres, etc. Stamp it. Frame it with ribbon. As long as the majority of your PC is fabric, you've met the swap requirements!

In this swap you will create, 3 fabric postcards for 2 partner, for a total of 6 postcards.You can do any theme but check their profile to get an idea of what they like.

For inspiration check out this site

http://www.needlepointers.com/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=1516

Fabric Postcards are 4 x 6 and can be mailed with a single stamp.Once you finish your postcards be sure to put your address and the address of the person your sending to on the back of the card.Then go to the postal office and mail it.

You will receive 6 back in the mail.I did 20 of these for Christmas and they all arrived at there destination.

Only swappers with a 4.0 and no recent no sends will be allowed to play.If you have more then one no send you will need to contact me

Discussion

jakfrostwife 01/26/2007 #

Question: Because of the weight of the postcard vs envelope: Does this mail at the postcard rate or envelope rate? Just asking?

jewels1 01/26/2007 #

Are these mailed in an envelope? Is that a dumb question? LOL! I can't see a stamp sticking to fabric.

BMT 01/26/2007 #

Usually fab. post cards require a .39 cent stamp and make sure to write post card on it..don't know why but the USPS requires this...if you mail oversea's it does cost slightly more...these pc's are usually mailed naked. if there are embellishments that may fall off, usually a clear envelope is used, so you can still see the work, but preserve the embellishments.

funkykchicken 01/26/2007 #

Thanks BMT you answered the questions perfectly.

TerryF 01/27/2007 #

Stamps will stick on naked fabric as long as you make sure they are pressed on really well.

user3287 02/ 6/2007 #

I still have a few days to think about this temtating swap. I still owe somebody a postcard from earlier on......

funkykchicken 02/ 9/2007 #

Nina:Please do join us.They are lots of fun and quick and easy as well.

FarStarr 02/ 9/2007 #

I just made my first postcard ever last night...whoohooo a new addiction!

gramsbuttonbox 02/ 9/2007 #

Question: how embellished can they be? I love crazy quilting and adding beads and laces, etc, to those, would that work for a post card? Also, I cannot imagine mailing it "just as is" - any suggestions?
Mary

funkykchicken 02/10/2007 #

Hello Grams button box: You can decorate the postal card however you like.I'm hoping to keep swapping each month so if you enjoy this swap please do check us out next month.Also if you are concerned that embellies might come off.You can put them in an envelope.Sending them even over seas is only a $1.00 so still cheap.

TerryF 02/11/2007 #

Oh funkychickenoriginals, guess who's my partner AGAIN? lol

schlabs 02/13/2007 #

to funkychickenoriginals- your cards arrived me today. They are really wonderfull. Thank you so much!

Sandra

funkykchicken 02/19/2007 #

Thanks Schlabs I\'m so glad they arrived safely.

FarStarr 02/20/2007 #

I just uploaded pictures of my first 2 fabric postcards...wheeeee

user2668 02/21/2007 #

Heartsnyou and Tassy I send your Postcards today, I hope you like it Thank You Margarita

TerryF 02/21/2007 #

Looking forward to getting them Margarita - thx! Tassy

TerryF 02/21/2007 #

Aaaaack!!! I hit \"sent\" by mistake - got my swaps mixed up! But don\'t worry, I will send the PCs by the 28th! T.

FarStarr 02/22/2007 #

My cards arrived from sandra in Germany yesterday. Thank you! I\'m still working on mine....

FarStarr 02/26/2007 #

Margarita, Do you prefer your postcards mailed naked or in an envelope? I was planning on naked...

TerryF 02/27/2007 #

heartsnyou and funkychickenoriginals, your PCs are on their way - it could take 2-3 weeks, though, seeing as how Canada and the U.S. are so far apart geographically (according to Canada Post anyway!). T.

FarStarr 02/28/2007 #

Margarita and Tassy, Your cards are en route, NAKED!

TerryF 02/28/2007 #

funkychickenoriginals, only one is coming in an envelope - the other 2 went naked (mailed them before I saw your last email). T.

funkykchicken 03/ 1/2007 #

I really like the fish one they are both very nice.

TerryF 03/ 2/2007 #

Margarita, thank you for the PCs - good work on your first try! I have posted a picture. T.

funkykchicken 03/ 2/2007 #

Margarita: They are gorgeous i love them and so well done for your first try.

funkykchicken 03/ 2/2007 #

To let everyone know Tassy is hosting a CQ Postcard swap.I wont be hosting one so go and sign up.They are tons of fun to make I'm sure you will enjoy it.

user2668 03/ 6/2007 #

Tassy and Funckychickenoriginals I am glad that you like it and Farstarr thank you for put it on the mail, this swap was very fun.

FarStarr 03/ 7/2007 #

Margarita, Have all 3 made it through the mail naked?? I was nervous..Mandy

TerryF 03/ 7/2007 #

FarStarr: Your PCs were lots of fun - I especially liked the fish ones! Thx!

Am having trouble with the gallery but will try to post a pic.

FarStarr 03/ 9/2007 #

These were so much fun! It looks like I'm not getting any from firehorse-australia. Still marked not sent, she hasn't answered my emails, and now has a "1" rating from another swap...ho hum. I really thought I was having fairly good luck. It took about 10 swaps before I hit some no sends.

FarStarr 03/ 9/2007 #

I just checked my stuff and I have sent out 58 items for swaps and so far only have 3 definite no sends. That's only about 5% no sends. From what I hear, that's not bad.

funkykchicken 03/15/2007 #

You will be getting one from me sending today

FarStarr 03/24/2007 #

Thanks funkychickenoriginals. I received my postcards. I really didn't expect you to replace the ones from fire-horse australia, but I do appreciate it. Thank you again!

funkykchicken 03/30/2007 #

Your welcome and I hope you like them.

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