10/10/10 Postcard Swap!

10/10/2010 is almost here! What better way to comemorate than with a swap?

The idea is to send 10 postcards to 10 people on 10/10/10. Now, the only problem with this is that 10/10 falls on a Sunday, and the post office will be closed... So send out will have to be on 10/9/2010. (...if anyone can figure out how to get a 10/10/10 postoffice stamp, you get a gold star!)

<b><u>Swap Requirements:</u></b>
- <b>10 postcards need to be mailed out on 10/9/2010</b>
- There is no requirement on the postcards; they can be either bought or made, just be sure to have 10 to send!

<b><u>Signing Up:</b></u>
- Please message me (dropthetacos) your name and address.
- So 'everyone else' has an idea of who is participating, why not fill this out too? ;)
CO+K name:
10 things you like:

You can begin looking for/making your postcards as soon as you sign up. On Sunday October 3, I will message everyone the names and addresses of their 10 partners. (Thought this might make communication easier?)

Fingers crossed there are at least 11 people interested! Overall a pretty easy swap. Happy

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32 replies since 24th September 2010 • Last reply 24th September 2010

Reply #1:

<b><u>Important Info for those who want to make postcards:</u></b>
USPS Postcard requirements:
For the first-class mail postcard price, postcards must be:
- Rectangular
- AT LEAST 3.5 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inches thick (thickness of an index card)
- NO MORE than 4.25 inches high x 6 inches long x 0.016 inches thick.

If your mailpiece does not meet the dimensions above, then the Postal Service considers it a letter (and charges letter-size postage).

If you decide to make a large postcard (and want to pay letter-postage), make sure that your postcard is no larger than 6-1/8" x 11-1/2" x 1/4" thick. Mailpieces larger than any of those dimensions and you'll have to pay flats (large envelope) postage prices.

ALSO - please do not attatch anything bulky to your postcards like buttons, magnets, sticker sheets, ect. These could make your postcard unmailable!

Oh - remember that length is the side paralell to the address. Happy

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Reply #2:

I'd like to do this. I think it's an awesome idea. I'll have to buy my post cards though. Don't have much time for crafting them. (hope that's ok with my receivers)

<b>CO+K name: Dessah H.</b>
<b>10 things you like:</b>
1. Chickens
2. Country Scenes
3. Flowers
4. Babies
5. Gingham
6. Potty Humor ;)
7. Funny or Ironic things
8. Bright Colors
9. Food...lol
10. Historical Items / Stories

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Reply #3:

This sounds like fun.
CO+K name:Essex Debs
10 things I like:
1.Beaches
2.Maps
3.Autumn/Fall
4.Green
5.Beer
6.Recycling
7.Recipes
8.Inspiration
9.Giggles
10.Texture

I do know a couple of Sunday Post Offices but they are pretty rural so it depends on the weather but I'll check it out

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Reply #4:

Glad you two are interested! Hopefully we can get 8 more people to participate so all 10 postcards can be used... If not, it may turn into a mini 10/10/10 swap? Tongue
But the swap is still young! Hahaha...

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Reply #5:

I really hope we get some more peeps going on this.I'm playing with Papercloth so watch out for creations coming your way.

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Reply #6:

'u' I'm excited already!

Yes! If there are any lurkers reading this post now, please join! (Yes that means YOU... Hehehe...) Such an easy swap, how could you refuse? :3

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Reply #7:

I think I can fit this in with everything.

CO+K name:Jeanette W.

10 things I like:
1.Nature
2.Trees
3.Brown
4.Monsters
5.Sugar skulls
6.Funny things that me smile
7.Halloween
8.Nighttime(for example the moon and stars)
9.Art and Crafts
10.Stars

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Reply #8:

Finished my postcards today... Happy
I hope the mailman is kind to them on Saturday. (aka - they dont get <i>too</i> beat up)

Hope everyone got the address list, I was having issues sending messages Sunday.

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Reply #9:

I got the address list just fine. I'm going to be finishing my up either tonight after school or tomorrow, so they will be ready to mail out on Saturday.

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Reply #10:

All recieved.Working on them currently.

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Reply #11:

I got it too...I decided to whip some up and print them out. I was going to pick up some that were already made, but I changed my mind. Easier to personalize 3, rather than 10. Although, that would have been cool to get 10 postcards!

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Reply #12:

I finish making my cards last night and stuck them in the mailbox to be picked up today. I got a little carried away with them, so they are heavier then normal postcards Happy

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Reply #13:

Woot! Took them to the P.O this morning. I asked the clerk to check them, because I made them myself...so she pulls out this big "checker" thing and says,

"Perfect! Good job."

Lol, I take my little victories where I can get them! haha!

I tried to personalize them to who you are on CO+K...*tease*

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Reply #14:

Mine are in the mail but I have to apologize that they're are not outstanding.I have a jaw infection and had a tooth removed on Monday.Not my most creative week Happy
Will send you guys "happygrams" when I'm back up to speed.

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