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Famous People Postcard Swap

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Swap Coordinator:cranialbleeding (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Photography  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:21
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:May 15, 2008
Date items must be sent by:June 1, 2008
Number of swap partners:5
Description:

This is a swap in which we will trade postcards of famous people. They can be writers, actors, actresses, poets, philosophers, artists, etc. etc. People from the past, or people from today. Just as long as it's a picture of a famous person. On the back please write a little bit about the person. What are they famous for? How did you find out about them? Just a few examples. It can be handmade or store bought. Feel free to comment with your preference for either, but remember that you cannot rate poorly if get something you don't like. This would just be a way to possibly obtain hearts.

One "naked" (a postcard sent without an envelope) to five partners.

This is an international swap. Newbies with completed profiles are welcome. Must have a 4.5 rating or higher. I will weed out people I think will flake. And if you are flaked on, please let me know!!! Any questions? Ask me!!

Enjoy!!

Discussion

Shirley 04/27/2008 #

Thank you for the invitation! I just got some cards that are perfect for this swap ^_^

solarts 04/29/2008 #

Even dead famous people? Or only those who are still alive? Stephanie (solarts)

solarts 04/29/2008 #

Do we send one postcard to each five people?

cranialbleeding 04/30/2008 #

Solarts: Yes, dead people work too!! And one mailed postcard to each of the five partners.

solarts 05/ 2/2008 #

Ideas for what sort of famous people I like: postcards or handmade. I like Arthor Rakham (fairy artist, and writer), Brain Froud (artist, books on fairies), Hayao Miyazaki (famous Japanese animator and creator), Tim Burton (director animation films and others), Lewis Carroll- (writer, such as Alice and Wonderland series), Stanley Kubrick- (director who did A Space Odyssey and others),Marilyn Monroe, Alice Cooper, poet writer Emerson, Edward Gorey (writer and artist), Ghandi, Princess Diana, Dali Lama, The Coehn Brothers (film makers), M.Knight Shalam (film director and writer), Vincent Vango (artist), Monet, Gustav Klimt- Austrian artist, Angelina Jolie, (actress), Mandella, Santana-music man, Gene Wilder (actor, comediane), Paul McCartney, and I can go on. Just some ideas. Stephanie (solarts)

solarts 05/ 2/2008 #

Here is a somewhat cool web site on famous people. From writers, actors, directors, political etc. http://www.celebsa-z.com/people.htm Maybe someone will find a better one. Stephanie

cranialbleeding 05/ 4/2008 #

Thanks for all your suggestions solarts! That site looks pretty neat : )

blueness 05/ 9/2008 #

I'm interested in this swap :) but have a question...

The postcard should be sent naked (without an envelope)... but we should write on the back of it... So I have to ask, why send the card naked if it's already going to be used?

Perhaps I'm missing something... :|

solarts 05/10/2008 #

Don't forget that postage is going up to 42 cents! I'm wondering if it's also with postcards? The amount is both different- letters vs. postcards. I guess I will have to ask mr. postman. Unless someone else knows. Ciao,

solarts 05/10/2008 #

I'm guessing that maybe some people prefer a stamp on their postcard vs. on the envelope. Like I do. From what I have heard from the post office. When postcards are sealed in an envelope it goes faster in the post office. Postcards go through a different mailing process than letters.

dandelion 05/10/2008 #

From usps.com

Select prices:
First-Class Mail letter (1 oz.) $0.42

First-Class Mail letter (2 oz.) $0.59

Postcard $0.27

First-Class Mail large envelope (2 oz.) $1.00

Certified Mail $2.70

First-Class Mail International to Canada and Mexico (1 oz.) $0.72

First-Class Mail International to all other countries (1 oz.) $0.94

solarts 05/16/2008 #

Thanks. That is pretty much what I found out from the postoffice. Stephanie (solarts) p;.s I found some fun postcard sites if any one is interested.

solarts 05/17/2008 #

I had jury duty this past week and it's over. So I will be sending the postcards on Monday. Sorry for the delay. Stephanie (solarts)

earthnk 06/ 1/2008 #

My cards were dropped at an APC center today. For my swappers who might have questions about my card, please feel free to email me. I couldn't get the entire story on the postcard:)

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