December Postcard Swap
12-02-2015, 05:07 PM
#51
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,451
Heard from my partner and I have started working on Christmas theme. Any tips from those who have mailed to BettyJ in the past I would appreciate. And how long did it take for her to receive it? Thanks........back to the iron........calla
12-04-2015, 11:33 AM
#55
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: @ The Zoo Shanty in Omaha, Nebraska
Posts: 542
BUUUURRRRRR!!! I just got all un-bundled from the cold and BOO I missed the sign up, so I will be sitting on the bench this month and making my January post card. So PLEASE PLEASE post lots of pictures so I don't get lonely! 
Hope you guys have a great Holiday Season!!! I can't wait to see what you all come up with.
Hope you guys have a great Holiday Season!!! I can't wait to see what you all come up with.
12-04-2015, 01:18 PM
#56
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,451
Ok.......well went to the P.O. and mailed my PC off. I they didn't have an arrival date.........well I hope it doesn't take too long. Oh, I had to fill out a customs form.........so give it some time BettyJ............fingers are crossed......calla
I hope this looks interesting.......hee hee
I hope this looks interesting.......hee hee
12-05-2015, 12:43 PM
#57
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Central Minn
Posts: 103
December Postcard Swap
Hello Stashmaker!
Glad to hear from you. I am looking forward to the swap, too. This is all new to me, so bear with me. I am fine with either winter theme or a Christmas theme for the post card. Should we both make whatever strikes our fancy when we are in the "designing mood" and see where it takes us? That way it would be a surprise for both of us.
My address is: Debbie Wallace
1615 CharlotteOak Dr.
Fairmont MN 56031
Don't let the fancy address fool you. I live in the country.
Sew on......
Deb.
Glad to hear from you. I am looking forward to the swap, too. This is all new to me, so bear with me. I am fine with either winter theme or a Christmas theme for the post card. Should we both make whatever strikes our fancy when we are in the "designing mood" and see where it takes us? That way it would be a surprise for both of us.
My address is: Debbie Wallace
1615 CharlotteOak Dr.
Fairmont MN 56031
Don't let the fancy address fool you. I live in the country.
Sew on......
Deb.
FABRIC POSTCARD SWAP
Come join us in trading Fabric Postcards. *Making postcards is not an exact science. There are a lot of great tutorials on the net. Postcards are a very forgiving project as they are not something you would wash over and over.* Be creative, inventive, try out new skills, embellishments, have fun. It's a wonderful mini project. We will have a general theme each month. Please mail your fabric postcards by the 20th of each month. (This is a hard deadline!)
*NOTE* New Rule* you must post on the thread a minimum of 3 times. Once at the beginning (say hello greet your partner), once in the middle (how are you coming along) and once at the end (on the 20th confirmation of having mailed). And as always, I need to hear and so does your partner when you receive. This is not a new rule just a reminder.
*** Theme, Winter. (No Christmas please unless you have cleared it with your partner.) ex. Snowflakes, Skates, Snowmen, etc.***
Please PM me with thefollowing:
•QB screen name
•Real name
•Address/city/state/zip
•Are you willing to mail internationally?
This is not meant to be a Secret Pal kind of swap. Once I have everyone partnered up, I will post the QB names on the thread then will send along the above information by PM to the respective swappers.
Some required details:
•Postcards must be 4” x 6”
•They must have a finished edge.
•Your postcard needs to be sewn (be it a little or a lot) with at least either pieced or appliqued, embroidery, etc. plus whatever you want to add. *If you add a lot of embellishment, you may need to enclose your handmade postcard in a clear mailing envelope (available at the big box stores and online) in order for the USPS to handle it/mail it and so your postcard doesn’t get caught in their equipment.
•Your postcard must have adequate postage. Do not send something that will require the recipient to have to pay postage due.
•Please let me and your postcard recipient know that you have RECEIVED your postcard.
•Most of all, have fun!
Please, we want this swap to be fun. Just as a reminder, it is up to you to make sure your partner receives your postcard. Use an envelope if in doubt. Make sure your return address is on there. If you have not fulfilled you obligation you will not be allowed to join the swap the following month. If you do not fulfill your obligation, you will leave me no choice but to leave negative feedback.
Come join us in trading Fabric Postcards. *Making postcards is not an exact science. There are a lot of great tutorials on the net. Postcards are a very forgiving project as they are not something you would wash over and over.* Be creative, inventive, try out new skills, embellishments, have fun. It's a wonderful mini project. We will have a general theme each month. Please mail your fabric postcards by the 20th of each month. (This is a hard deadline!)
*NOTE* New Rule* you must post on the thread a minimum of 3 times. Once at the beginning (say hello greet your partner), once in the middle (how are you coming along) and once at the end (on the 20th confirmation of having mailed). And as always, I need to hear and so does your partner when you receive. This is not a new rule just a reminder.
*** Theme, Winter. (No Christmas please unless you have cleared it with your partner.) ex. Snowflakes, Skates, Snowmen, etc.***
Please PM me with thefollowing:
•QB screen name
•Real name
•Address/city/state/zip
•Are you willing to mail internationally?
This is not meant to be a Secret Pal kind of swap. Once I have everyone partnered up, I will post the QB names on the thread then will send along the above information by PM to the respective swappers.
Some required details:
•Postcards must be 4” x 6”
•They must have a finished edge.
•Your postcard needs to be sewn (be it a little or a lot) with at least either pieced or appliqued, embroidery, etc. plus whatever you want to add. *If you add a lot of embellishment, you may need to enclose your handmade postcard in a clear mailing envelope (available at the big box stores and online) in order for the USPS to handle it/mail it and so your postcard doesn’t get caught in their equipment.
•Your postcard must have adequate postage. Do not send something that will require the recipient to have to pay postage due.
•Please let me and your postcard recipient know that you have RECEIVED your postcard.
•Most of all, have fun!
Please, we want this swap to be fun. Just as a reminder, it is up to you to make sure your partner receives your postcard. Use an envelope if in doubt. Make sure your return address is on there. If you have not fulfilled you obligation you will not be allowed to join the swap the following month. If you do not fulfill your obligation, you will leave me no choice but to leave negative feedback.
12-05-2015, 06:17 PM
#59
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York City UWS
Posts: 4,222
My post cards are done for this month but I'd appreciate some advice on edging. My machine does not love sewing on
card stock. I've been rubbing some Mod Podge on the stitching. Looks ok. Ideas??
card stock. I've been rubbing some Mod Podge on the stitching. Looks ok. Ideas??
12-05-2015, 06:40 PM
#60
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: In the beautiful hills of northwest Connecticut.
Posts: 2,580
I don't use cardstock. I use muslin for the back (message area), Timex (heavy stabilizer), & whatever I've sewn for the front of the postcard. So each layer is fabric.
Last edited by ctyankee; 12-05-2015 at 06:42 PM.
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