Traveling postcards - Christmas 2009

[stampin stacy]

Thanks to a very jolly gentleman we have been rescued from the very scary forests of Transylvania. Best of all he invited us to come visit him at his home for a while. :clap: As you will notice we are currently cruising along above the tree tops and houses in a magical sleigh that is being pulled by reindeer that can fly!!. What fun, yes Mr Claus I would very much like another cookie, thank you!

This is a make one get one postcard swap, the theme is 'Santa Claus and the North Pole'. You will need to sign up by Dec 8th and have your postcard to your recipient before Christmas. Please be sure to allow extra mailing due to the holiday season!

Want to share some Christmas cheer with a fellow stamper :)?

Here is the swapping list
sender - receiver:

Lady Kestrel - Maria Repsher
Maria Repsher - Carole
Wolfeyeone - Hobbyaholic
Inkkyjo - Artkar
Marstamper - Wolfeyeone
Hobbyaholic - Stampin Stacy
Artkar - Inkkyjo
Carole - Jeanette
Piggy30 - Marstamper
Jeanette - Piggy30
Stampin Stacy - Lady Kestrel

[Lady Kestrel]

Ho, ho, ho! Yes, indeed! :)

[mariarepsher]

Count me in on this one please.
Maria

[wolfeyesone]

sounds fun...need more info though - I haven't done one of these before....

[stampin stacy]

Instead of a card swap this is a postcard swap, like the ones you buy and send while on vacation. It need to aproximately 4 inches by 6 inches in size but can be as small as 3" x 5", made on a sturdy enough card stock to hold its own in the handling process at the Post Office and be colored in a method that won't rub off such as chalks/pastels. I have been using 8 1/2 x 11 glossy card stock cut into fourths and coloring with markers and pencils. I have not had any problems. I have received postcard from others made on card stock that was probably 120 weight and even on water color paper a few times. Just about any coloring method has been used, you could probably even use chalks as long as you seal the card really well before sending out. I even used embossing powder (single layer) last time and it made it thru fine. You don't need a special "Post Card" stamp for the back either, I use a narrow border stamp or something to divide the back in half.

Postcards are cheaper to send too :clap:, almost half the price. Some swappers have a hard time trusting their "babies" to the outside world and put it in an envelope and pay regular price, up to each swapper. I always recommend sending as a postcard though, to me part of the fun of collecting them is the cancellation on the back. Make them just like any other postcard you would have received and saved for a collection.

A lot of us have really gotten into making "fake" messages on the back too such as having a really good time here in where ever, went on a tour of so and so. Wish you were here...... etc. We gear each one to the destination of the month.

You are not required to play each month either, it is up to everyone to join or not from month to month as time, etc allows. Since you only have to make one, there is not a lot of time commitment so come on and join the tour group we'd love to have you "hop on board the bus". :D

[inkkyjo]

sign me up please...i can do something...not sure what..but will think hard about it...and yes, it is so much easier doing a postcard...it doesn't take as long and before you know it your done...come on wolfeyesone...join us...just cut out a cardstock square, but make it sturdy / and decorate one side and draw a line down the back on the opposite side and write their name and address on it.. mail it away...so fun

[wolfeyesone]

LOL.. Inkkyjo.. your to quick...ty for the prodding but I was just going to sign up now .. your fingers are just way faster then mine !! ....

Stacy I would like to sign up & thank you for the extra info !

Don't know what you'll end up getting from me as I'm feeling kinda weird... ;)

[stampin stacy]

not weird, CREATIVE!! ;)

Yeah!! :clap: glad both of you decided to join us, can't wait to see what you come us with.

Hint, don't do as the hostess does half the time: Remember to take a picture before you send the postcard out. I got spoiled with ATC's because since I always kept one it didn't matter, lol. I usually remember as I'm pulling into the driveway from mailing it out :noway:.

[marstamper]

Sign me up! Hope I am not too late. We have been on vacation in FL...still there, thanks to our transmission which went out on our way home this morning. UGH!!

[stampin stacy]

Nope you're not too late, it just opened up as a matter of fact. Bummer about the car, try to not stress too much and enjoy the "extended" vacation time some. Easier said than done I know but try anyway.

[Hobbyaholic]

I'm in for this one.. Piggy30 has me hooked on them now.

[stampin stacy]

Good for her :D

now is your chance to "help" her, go make sure she knows the next postcard installment is posted. :exorcist: shame on me - not!

[ArtKar]

Stacy,

Count me in on this one. I have some ATCs to get done first. . .they know which ones. . .

[Carole]

Count me in for this one.

[stampin stacy]

Anyone else want to make a postcard to send to a fellow stamper? The theme is Santa and the North Pole. What could be better than using some of those wonderful Christmas stamps you have while listening to Bing croon a song, a plate of cookies and a mug of cheer near by.

[inkkyjo]

i got mine made now....i am such a good girl...ain't i , no wait..dont answer that...lol...lol

[stampin stacy]

i am such a good girl...ain't i , no wait..dont answer that

:noway:

[piggy30]

Count me in!

[Jeanette]

Sign me up Stacy.

Jeanette

[stampin stacy]

Including myself we have 11 postcard swappers visiting Santa's workshop so far :clap:. I will be closing this swap the morning of Tuesday the 8th so don't wait too long to join us here at the North Pole, you're missing out on lots of fun.......

[Hobbyaholic]

11 swappers can't wait to see all of the designs. Hoping mine survives the PO machines.

[stampin stacy]

This swap is closed!

So Sorry I forgot to close this and draw names. Here is the list of who is sending to whom:

sender - receiver:

Lady Kestrel - Maria Repsher
Maria Repsher - Carole
Wolfeyeone - Hobbyaholic
Inkkyjo - Artkar
Marstamper - Wolfeyeone
Hobbyaholic - Stampin Stacy
Artkar - Inkkyjo
Carole - Jeanette
Piggy30 - Marstamper
Jeanette - Piggy30
Stampin Stacy - Lady Kestrel

Your postcard needs to arrive to the recipient before Christmas and the theme is Santa and the North Pole. Don't forget to allow extra mailing time due to the holiday.

Have very merry Christmas everyone and "see" ya'll next year!! :wave:

[inkkyjo]

ok artkar, your will go out in the morning, so it should reach you by mid week..later dear..inkkyjo

[Hobbyaholic]

These postcards are too much fun.

[piggy30]

Marstamper, your postcard is in the mail!

[Carole]

Jeanette, your postcard went in the mail today. This time of year, I wonder how long it will take to get from NJ to SC.:confusion:

[wolfeyesone]

Hobbyaholic- I'm mailing out your's tomorrow !

[wolfeyesone]

went postal today-hope it arrives in one piece... lol

[Hobbyaholic]

Mine is postal too.

I'll let you know Wolf when it arrives.

[ArtKar]

InkyJo, your card went postal today.

And yes, I forgot to scan before I mailed. . .:cry:

[stampin stacy]

Lady Kestrel, I finished your postcard and will go by the post office tomorrow, :clap:.

How is everyone else doing, almost finishes and ready to mail out as well I hope, only one week left. tick-tock

[ArtKar]

InkyJo,

Your postcard arrived today - GORGEOUS!!!:)

I have some of that two-color paper, but haven't used it yet. Which embossing folder is that deer? I thought I saw somewhere you were using the Cuttlebug, which I have, but I haven't seen that deer.

I haven't done my holiday cards yet (yikes - I know!), and I may just use yours as inspiration with my two-toned paper.:clap:

[marstamper]

Piggy 30,

I got your card the other day. It is cool! I like it! Thanks so much. Oh and BTW, it IS suppose to snow all day tomorrow!! And tonight they said possibly on Christmas Eve, too. Oh I hope so!! I love the snow!

[piggy30]

Got mine from Jeanette!

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr350/piggy2301/TravelingPostSanta.jpg

[piggy30]

And this is the one I sent to Marstamper:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr350/piggy2301/IMG_3576.jpg

[Hobbyaholic]

I got mine in the box yesterday. It's really lovely Wolf. You gals just have to see it.
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/hobbyaholic/DSCF4381-1.jpg

[Lady Kestrel]

I got your great Santa post card, Stacy! I love your colors and textures!

As I mentioned in the December 1:1 card swap thread, I just got out of the hospital. My post card will go out as soon as I can manage it. Fortunately, with my broken ankle, I can sit and stamp to my heart's content as long as my leg is supported.

[stampin stacy]

Glad you liked it! I hope it make you smile and forget your pain when you look at it. I've added a pic to my gallery if anyone wants to see it.

Sorry to hear you have been in the hospital. Take care of yourself and don't over do it this week during the holidays.

[Carole]

Maria, I just love your postcard!!! You really outdid yourself!!!!:clap:

[Carole]

Jeanette, I hope you got my postcard by now. I mailed it on the 12th.:confusion:

[stampin stacy]

I got my postcard yesterday, very appropriate for on-line friends, lol. Thank you, I'll treasure it.

[Hobbyaholic]

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo70/hobbyaholic/DSCF4341.jpg

Stacy I'm glad you liked it. I had fun with the idea.

[Lady Kestrel]

Maria,
I finished your card today, and it'll go out in tomorrow's mail. I hope it makes you smile.

Cynthia, the gimp

[inkkyjo]

i got my postcard and so much enjoyed it..it was from artkar