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Swap Homepage:	http://www.flickr.com/groups/postcard-exchange/
Swap Coordinator:	aya (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges Crafts Art
Number of people in swap:	12
Location:	Other
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	May 1, 2007
Date items must be sent by:	May 15, 2007
Number of swap partners:	5
Description:
I hope everybody had fun at the random people postcard swap - I know i did! I already got 2 beautiful postcards and can't wait to see what comes next in the mail. I know that for most people that was a new experience and I was really happy to hear about the experience of trying something new from a few of the people in it. And now for the next challenge! This month topic is insect - I know some people don't like them, but I do, I love the shape and geometric logic and how amazing and colorful they look. If you are scared of beetles then there are always dragonflies, butterflies, lady bugs, mosquito, Praying mantic (my all time favorite bug) and much much more. Again, this is a drawing \ painting challenge, which means that most of the postcard should be hand drawn or painted - not all collage or stamping. You will make 5 postcards and send to 5 people. People with rating below 4 will be ban (or contact me before hand and we'll talk about it). Newbes with a non empty profile are welcome to. don't be afraid to ask any questions, if you have any. Have fun!

Discussion

ozrob 04/15/2007 #

what is the average size for a postcard? I've never made one myself.

SharonP 04/16/2007 #

I love this topic, too, Aya, it should be fun.

Ozrob, postcards are often 4 by 6 inches, in the US the maximum size to get by with one regular postcard stamp is 4-1/4 by 6 inches, but if you make a larger one you just need to use a letter stamp (in the US; I don't know what the regulations are elsewhere).

A while back I bought a pad of watercolor "postcards" -- that is, 140lb watercolor paper cut to 4X6 with a smooth back and the lines already marked for postcards. It's quite easy to carry around with me so I am more likely to get around to doing the drawings (all of mine for the people swap were drawn in coffee shops! -- I hope I don't find too many insects there!)

US postal rates go up on May 14, so those of us on this side of the Atlantic have an extra incentive to mail a little bit early!

ozrob 05/ 6/2007 #

I sent mine today to: toryam, Kiki, SharonP, AeroChik, and rustik.

toryam 05/ 7/2007 #

Sharon - your awesome PC arrived today. So cool! You are a very talented lady, thanks so much.

harleychick27 05/ 7/2007 #

I, too, rec'd a MOST EXCELLENT post card from Sharon today. WOW, it's over the top nice, LOVE it!! :O)

SharonP 05/ 9/2007 #

Thanks, guys! I'm so glad you like 'em!

(If anyone else wants to see them I did post them on my Flickr page: )

harleychick27 05/10/2007 #

I'll be sending to BrittneyBush, Cheryl Ford, Liz, drewzel and rustik tomorrow. Hope you like them! :O)

harleychick27 05/11/2007 #

I rec'd two AWESOME postcards today. Aya, your card is outstanding! You are SO talented. I always hope and hope you get my name when we're in the same swap and I finally rec'd a piece of your gorgeous work!! Robyn (Ozrob) your butterfly is BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE it. All of the postcards I've rec'd so far should be framed!!

SharonP 05/11/2007 #

I received a delightful bumblebee postcard fro ozrob today, thanks! I love bumblebees! And I do'nt at all mind that you send it in an envelope, especially with such cool stamps!

SharonP 05/11/2007 #

yikes, I can't believe I mispelled "don't," how embarassing!

SharonP 05/12/2007 #

I got a fabulous cicada postcard from Aya with a very nice note. Thanks! So far I've received both a bumblebee and a cicada, which are two of the insects that I drew, also. Popular bugs?

harleychick27 05/15/2007 #

Rec'd a SUPER spider from toryam! There are certainly many talented people in this swap, wow!! :O)

ozrob 05/15/2007 #

Aya Rosen I received your spectacular dragonfly postcard today. Thank you!

SharonP 05/18/2007 #

I received a cheery bright green postcard today featuring a dragonfly with sparkly eyes from Brittney Bush today. Thanks, Brittney!

toryam 05/21/2007 #

Ozrob - Received your lovely dragonfly card! It is so colorful, just right for a dragonfly. Also very creative how you wrapped the words around the edges. The envelope was really fun, too, and can't forget the cool Australian stamps! Thank you!

Aya - your awesome card arrive today, also. I love the symmetry and clean lines of your drawing! Makes the 'real' one really stand out, lol. Great work, thank you!

Beautiful, beautiful cards, ladies! Thanks so much, this has to be my favorite swap so far!

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