I know its early but I thought maybe we could try to plan a Postcard Exchange for some unique February holidays since it would be kinda weird to send each other Valentines. lol You would need to sign up and PM me your address by 12/31/08. You would then just need to make your postcard and send it out to your person in time for them to recieve it for the holiday that you choose.

Here are the Bizarre, Unique and Special Days in February:

1st- National Freedom Day
2nd- Groundhog Day
2nd- Candlemas
3rd- The Day the Music Died (Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died in the plane crash)
4th- Create a Vacuum Day
4th- Thank a Mailman day
5th- National Weatherman's Day
6th- Lame Duck Day
7th- Wave Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day
7th- Send a Card to a Friend Day
8th- Boy Scout Day
8th- Kite Flying Day (in February????)
9th- Clean Out Your Computer Day
9th- Toothache Day
10th- Umbrella Day
11th- Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
11th- Make a Friend Day
11th- White t-shirt Day (whhooohoooo)
12th- Abraham Lincoln's Bday
12th- Plum Pudding Day
13th- Blame Someone Else Day
13th- Get a Different Name Day
14th-Ferris Wheel Day
14th- National Organ Donor Day
15th- National Gum Drop Day
16th- Do a Grouch a Favor Day
16th- President's Day
17th- Random Act of Kindness Day
18th- National Battery Day
19th- National Chocolate Mint DAy (mmmmm)
20th- Cherry Pie Day
20th- Hoodie Hoo Day (????)
20th- Love Your Pet day
21st- Card Reading Day
22nd- Be Humble Day
22nd- Walking the Dog Day
22nd- International World Thinking Day
23rd- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
23rd- Tennis Day
24th- National Tortilla Chip Day
25th- Pistol Patent Day
26th- Carnival Day
26th- Tell a Fairy Tale DAy
27th- Polar Bear Day
27th- No Brainer Day
28th- Floral Design Day
28th- Public Sleeping Day
28th- National Tooth Fairy Day

Pshew! That's a long list!

Let me know if you're interested!

That sounds like fun - do we pick one to do, or how would that work?

Sounds interesting but how do you make the postcards??? Are they from fabric????

What a great idea! I'm in!

Here's one source about making fabric postcards: http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...c_postcard.htm

After everyone signs up I'll assign you a person to send your postcard to. You get to pick any of the holidays in February to make your postcard for and send it out before that date.

Yes, you make them from fabric. Chele listed a good site for directions.

I found out what Hoodie Hoo Day is. Go figure!

Hoodie-Hoo-Day -- At high noon (local time) citizens are asked to go outdoors and yell "Hoodie-Hoo" to chase winter and make ready for spring, one month from now.

That is too funny! I'll have to think about this one, it sure sounds like fun!

Wow!
That is a looonnnnggg llist...
Can't believe February will be here before you know it!!!!
Do you have any sites with ideas for fabric postcards?
I would like to do this and will think on it, however I am feeling a bit overwhelmed right now with the holiday projects.
Thanks,
Kirsten
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There will be plenty of time after Christmas to put a postcard together. I know how you feel about the holiday projects but then after Christmas when the winter blahs kick in, I thought this would be a fun project.

I'll look around for some sites. I know Chele has already posted one but I'll look for some others.

Go on, take the plunge!

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Great, your added. Can you pm me your address, please?

As far as I know, you can mail them as is. If you have alot of embellishments I would maybe put it in another envelope so that they don't come lose or fall off.

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I'm intrigued. Count me in.

Here's a site that I found that shows a lot of different ideas. http://www.artcardideas.com/2007/artcardgallery/

And a Blog that has great instructions and links to a ton of sites:
http://debrichardson.blogspot.com/20...ebr-style.html

Thanks, Dancing!

I know. I'm going to have a hard time deciding which one to do and can't wait to see which one everyone else picks.

Its going to be so much fun checking the mail everyday in February wondering if today is the day or not. :)

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Are we still on for this swap? It might be a good idea to announce it again before the deadline.


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Just getting ready to do that. Thanks!

Deadling to sign up for the postcard swap is December 31st. Please pm me your info if you want added.

Hiya Colletta, not sure if you were around earlier this summer when I sent out several fabric postcards to my friends on the board who donated fabric over to Spain, heres a link if you want inspiration, I loved making them!! :D

http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/10436.page

Scroll through the pages, as there are about 20 different cards to see :D

Sounds like fun. I've always wanted to try and make one of these, so I guess this is a great opportunity to try something new!

I'm in...PM sent. Thank you =)

Thanks, Izy!

Today is the last day to sign up for the February postcard exchange. We would love to have more join in. PM me your info if interested.

Swapping partners have been assigned. Please check your pm and let me know that you've gotten the name and addy for your swapper.

:shock: Where did you find the list for something everyday?!!!!

www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/february.htm

Has anyone started their postcard yet? I'm done and waiting for the right time to stick in the mail. Just wanted to make sure nobody forgets.

I finished mine too! It was my first fabric postcard and lots of fun! Thanks for hosting the swap!

I know I really had fun and it was my first time also. It has be thinking about making Valentine postcards to send to my friends and family.

I finished mine a few weeks ago. I actually mailed it this past Wednesday so I was sure it go there for next weekend.

It was my first time too...it was SO much fun, thank you for organizing it!!!

Since my exchange one I've made two birthdays and one just because. I love them because it's something I can do quickly and actually finish :)

I can't wait to see some of the pics of these. I would have loved to have done this, but I just have sooo much stuff piled up right now...I can't sign up for anything else until I clear out some projects...so...I'm excited to see your pics!!

Patti, I have been looking forward to seeing everyone's postcards, what day do you celebrate Valentines on?? In UK it's the 14th February, is yours different??

Its the same here Izy...unless DH gets me a really nice BIG box of chocolate, then its the day he buys it and on.... :wink:

Oh I did wonder, I think I got confused with someone's comments about it being next week...... :roll: :lol: :D

I did'nt join this swap but just want to say I was looking through the link Izy posted about a swap you did earlier. All I can say is WOW we have some very creative people here.
I will be watching to see what you did this time. It sounds like a lot of fun.
zennia

Glad you liked them Zennia, they really are fun to make :D