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Magazine Page #3 - Handmade Postcard

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Swap Coordinator:RetroJane (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Postcards  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:66
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:February 25, 2011
Date items must be sent by:March 5, 2011
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

This swap had a good response, so I am up for making it a regular and repeating swap as long as the interest continues. Thanks all for your feedback!

I often tear out pages from magazines that have a neat design, catchy ad or phrases, would make a great background for a paper card, have a stunning pattern or color palate, or would make a neat homemade envelope. My intention is to reuse the page for a piece of mail art, or the like.

For this swap, you will make 2 handmade postcards that are crafted from a page from a magazine. The postcards should not be a collage, but a full page from a magazine that is trimmed down to the standard postcard size, about 4" x 6". Both postcards do not have to be made from pages taken out of the same magazine. You may embellish your postcard if you like, as long as it is still machinable and does not coverup the image or design from the magazine page. Please be sure to make your postcard sturdy with cardstock, a grocery box, paperboard, or something similar.

You will send 1 handmade postcard to each of your swap partners. Your postcard will be stamped and sent "naked" (which means NOT in an envelope. Please include a small note to make the postcard exchange a little more personable. Include the name of the publication from which you tore out the page, your swap use name, and this swap's title.

This particular swap is a friendly postcard theme, not for adult-themed topics, photographs, ads, or art.

New swappers are welcomed with a well-filled out profile. Other swappers with recent bad ratings will be banned from the swap. I will review absolutely all profiles before assigning partners. I have the right to exclude anyone that I feel will be unable to fulfill this swap's requirements.

Feel free to message me with any questions. And, thanks for joining!

Discussion

moowee 02/12/2011 #

I just made mine. I ended up with two intresting postcards that were super easy to make. I almost feel like I cheated!

RetroJane 02/15/2011 #

Well, it never hurts to be ahead of the game! I still plan to continue this as a series, I guess you could say. So, there will be more to look forward to! :)

rubyhousesliprs 02/19/2011 #

I've glued mine to cardstock with a glue stick, but should I coat it with mod podge or do you think it will be okay through the postal machines?

RetroJane 02/21/2011 #

@shabbypink123 : I usually have not had a problem receiving/sending ones that are backed on cardstock. If you want to add another coat, that is completely up to you. If it's smooth on the cardstock and allowed to adequately dry, it usually won't tear or be stripped when processed.

revolutionaries 02/21/2011 #

When you say "no ads," do you mean that we can't use cool advert pages from magazines? I have a few magazines that are usually filled with awesome adverts that I think would be great for this.

RetroJane 02/21/2011 #

That was just referencing ads of adult themes.

Yes, you can use ads from magazines/catalogs, as long as they are tasteful and not controversial. :)

JavaJunkie 02/22/2011 #

OK, perhaps a dumb question: So I would hand-make the postcard and write on it like I would a store bought postcard? I am new to postcard swaps and don't know how these go... I have seen some really beautiful handmade ones and would love to give this a try.

RetroJane 02/23/2011 #

@JavaJunkie - You will create your postcard from a page of a magazine or part of a magazine page that is trimmed down to about 4" by 6" (does not have to be exact.) There should be a plain back side, as you used a material to strengthen the postcard, make it stiff and sturdy. So, yes, you will write and address the backside to your partner with including this swap's name and your Swapbot name to identify which swap this postcard will pertain to. Then, put a stamp on it and send it in the mail/post! :)

JavaJunkie 02/23/2011 #

Thanks Retro Jane, I'm signing up right now!

papercaper 02/25/2011 #

to all you metric people like me, i'm using a sturdy piece of A5 watercolour paper for my PC backing - cut in two. the size is almost spot-on. so it's half an A5, or a quarter of an A4.

to the person who asked abt using a glue stick, i've received PC s like that in pretty bad shape, sadly. by the time they get to australia it might be a mere flap of paper :(

Suzanne69 02/26/2011 #

If anyone is interested, there are a few places on line to buy peel and stick postcard backings. I use them all the time, and they work well. One warning, whatever you put on them sticks instantly, so go slow and line up your photo or whatever properly the first time, or you will ruin it. The backing comes off in sections, so you only have to peel off a bit at a time, so it's not as hard as it sounds.

I have my cards made, now I can't wait to see who they will be sent too.

RetroJane 02/27/2011 #

Happy swapping!!

bevmac 03/ 4/2011 #

Am I ever having problems. I have made 9 cards already and none of them are worth sending (in my estimation). The paper buckles in a variety of places. I've used several different types of glue and have used one of those rollers and still no luck. I don't know what to do. I'm interested in the peel and stick backing mentioned above by Suzanne69 but it's getting pretty late - have to send tomorrow. Any suggestions?? I have two nice pictures left and and don't want to ruin them also. Help

CurlyGirlPress 03/ 4/2011 #

Bevmac - if you can get it, try spray adhesive. Spray a coat on the back of your magazine page AND a coat on the front of your postcard piece, then smooth them together. It gives a great, smooth bond. Some tips: when attaching them together, use waxed paper under so they don't stick to your work surface; with your magazine paper in both hands, start at one end and lay the left edge down first then smooth to the right as you gently lay the rest of the image down. Best if you attach your papers then trim down to postcard size, if you can. Make sense?

bevmac 03/ 5/2011 #

CurlyGirlPress Thanks for suggesting this method - I tried it and it worked perfectly.

sundaeschool 03/ 5/2011 #

Yikes! I was in the same, "down to the wire" situation. I sprinted to Michael's, tried it, and yay! Thank you so much, CurlyGirl Press!

RetroJane 03/ 6/2011 #

Eek - @sundaeschool and @bevmac I know everyone is their own worst critic, but I was hoping no one would fret over this theme. Glad all worked out though!

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