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Postcards for Word-lovers

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Swap Coordinator:beckra (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:33
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:June 10, 2007
Date items must be sent by:June 25, 2007
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

I had fun with the "easy adjective infusion" swap, so I wanted to host another word-related postcard swap. Here's one that will give you a chance to share a word that you particularly like.

Think of a word that you find interesting or peculiar or that you're otherwise fond of. Maybe you like its etymology, maybe you think it's fun to pronounce, maybe you were struck by the way a particular author used it, maybe you remember when you spelled it in a spelling bee, etc. Send that word on a postcard along with an explanation of what you like about it. That's it! Any word in any language is fair game as long as you write about why you chose it. You will have 3 partners for this swap and will send 1 card to each; you can use the same word for all of your postcards or not. It's up to you.

Your postcards can be store-bought or home-made. The picture on the postcard doesn't need to relate to your word, though you're welcome to use a card that has a connection to your word if you'd like. And, of course, remember to put your name/username on your postcards so that your partners can thank you and enter a rating.

Other details: 1) Newbies with completed profiles are welcome. 2) Anyone with a rating lower than 4.5 will be dropped. 3) Sending a hand-made postcard in an envelope (to protect it) is fine for this swap. 4) This is an international swap.

Discussion

nicole 05/26/2007 #

Keep these coming!!! I loved the last swap and this one is just as awesome!

CandyStar 05/26/2007 #

Question - does it matter what's on the postcard? Like could we just buy a postcard from our area and then write on the back about our word? Or should we dress it up and make it relevant

-Jesse

beckra 05/26/2007 #

Jesse/Candy Star: The postcard doesn't have to relate to the word, though it can if you want it to. I'll edit the swap description to make that clear. Thanks for asking for the clarification!

paperholic 05/27/2007 #

Well, as a wordaholic I couldn't resist this one - it was about time I had another trawl through my 25+ dictionaries! I know, I know, how could anyone need that many dictionaries?

Well, of course, I don't "need" them, I just find words fascinating, and all the dictionaries are different: I have the Shorter OED (doesn't everyone?), a (for some reasons I actually have 2) Reverse Dictionary (look up a description to find the word for it) and a thesaurus. I have books on all sorts of words: words to offend and insult with, weird words, difficult and confusing words, weasel words, curious and interesting words, language most foul, troublesome words, old words, new words, etc, etc. And of course a fair few books on word usage.

I also have a few books just containing made-up words: feelings or situations that there was no one word for, but that the authors believed the world needed a word for.

So, my question is, can these made-up words be used as well?

beckra 05/27/2007 #

paperholic: Yesterday I was actually thinking that another round of this swap could be specifically devoted to made-up words, so maybe I'll host something like that down the line; in the meanwhile, if you want to use a made-up word for this swap, that's fine! (Just be sure to cite the person who made it up.) And thanks for joining in!

paperholic 05/30/2007 #

Thanks Beckra - it's not as if I haven't got plenty to choose from!

SueFitz 05/31/2007 #

I've had fun finding my words for the adjective swap.

PostMuse 06/ 3/2007 #

I love reverse dictionaries, paperholic. And have you read C.J. Moore's In Other Words: A Language Lover's Guide to the Most Intriguing Words Around the World? Lovely little book.

I had my word all picked out for this swap because this one word plays a huge role in a favorite novel, however I read a comment today that has caused me to reconsider my word. I couldn't ask for a better way to muse away the hours.

CraftyDiana 06/ 5/2007 #

i'm a writer, so this is SO exciting for me...i cannot wait! what a cool idea :)

MARY 06/ 5/2007 #

I am so excited about this swap. I have an all-time favorite word, and I am looking forward to sharing it. It's not even a big deal word -- but it pleases me no end! Aren't words wonderful things?!

HappyCactus 06/11/2007 #

Marigold, jessie-messie-bo-bessie, and Debbie H - your cards are on their way...let me know when you get them!

beckra 06/11/2007 #

graphics_cactus, Marigold, and Debbie H--I'm just heading out to put yours in the mail!

SummerLion 06/11/2007 #

paperholic, tamipal6 and Miss Alissa: sending you my favorite words today.

Artistic 06/12/2007 #

Postcards are headed to South Carolina, Berkshire, U.K., and Virginia. Enjoy.

Brooke 06/13/2007 #

Nicole Introvert, Artistic, and blissful_mama your postcards are on the way. Hope you like them!

paperholic 06/15/2007 #

POSTMUSE - I thought for a minute I needed to dash out and buy another book on words, but on checking my bookshelf I discovered I do have CJ Moore's book! I accidentally pushed "I sent my items" on the wrong swap and I haven't actually sent yet, but they will be done this weekend and posted on Monday.

KofoedMedia 06/16/2007 #

Hi everyone! I received a great card from girlzoot yesterday (you mail early!!) The word she chose was brazen and she found some great imagery to go along with it. Great work! Carmen

CADLady 06/17/2007 #

Artistic: Got my postcard. LOVED the historic reference that coincides with the word. :)

CADLady 06/17/2007 #

Nicole Introvert, Got my postcard. Great ILLUSTRATION of the word.

CADLady 06/17/2007 #

spinjenny Canadian Gal Luxvalentine

Watch your mailboxes. Your cards are on their way from South Carolina, USA!

MissAlissa 06/17/2007 #

paperholic, angellise97, tamipal6 --> your postcards are going out in tomorrow's mail. whoohoo! Coming from Minnesota, USA.

Beck 06/18/2007 #

sunbeamncz3, MadMadam and blissful_mama, your postcards are on their way!

Beck 06/18/2007 #

Btw, LOVED this swap. Usually everyone looks at me funny when I say I have favorite words. :) I like the ones that "taste" good--they just kind of roll off your tongue and you want to say them again because it was fun.

blissfulmama 06/18/2007 #

Nicole Introvert, Felicia Artistic, & Cad Lady - your postcards will be in the mail from Texas tomorrow. I had so much fun with this. I love words!

KofoedMedia 06/18/2007 #

Hi everyone! I got a neat card from Marigold today. Her word was peripatetic. That's a tough one... but a good one! I'll remember it now, that's for sure!

Carmen

paperholic 06/19/2007 #

SUMMERLION - got your card today. I agree, they are all lovely words (Chalcedony, Calliope and Celadon).

spinjenny 06/19/2007 #

I received my card from Nicole Introvert this morning. Her word was dysmorphia (badness of form) - an interesting word which feels nice to say even though it denotes an uncomfortable concept. Thanks!

user7902 06/19/2007 #

Just going to post cards to the following:

Diana Mimon, Jennifer Jarvis and Coorain Devin.

Let me know when you receive them, thanks.

Lisa

KofoedMedia 06/19/2007 #

Hi everyone. Cards are going out today to: MadMadam, sunbeamncz3 and Beck. I hope you enjoy them! Carmen

paperholic 06/21/2007 #

TAMIPAL6 - got your "delightful" postcard today. Great word, and stunning postcard. Thank you very very much.

CraftyDiana 06/22/2007 #

nerdgirl, graphic cactus, and beckra....your lovely postcards are on the way. diana :)

user5215 06/22/2007 #

graphics_cactus, Debbie H, and beckra -- your postcards are zipping to you from central Illinois

spinjenny 06/22/2007 #

Cards are on their way from the UK to TiaBel, Canadian Gal and **Luxvalentine **.

spinjenny 06/23/2007 #

Where did my message from yesterday go? It originally said that postcards for TiaBel, Canadian Gal and Luxvalentine were on their way from the UK. I came back today to say I received my 'teasing' card(s) from Cadlady - thanks!

RobynNichole 06/25/2007 #

Melanie Noll, Suefitz, and KudzuKid your postcard are being sent out tonight. Of course I missed the mail run at work but I know of a mail box near here. Hope your days are going well. Think Pink, Robyn Nichole

KofoedMedia 06/28/2007 #

I received a great word from Jessie-messie-bo-bessie today - Onomatopoeia! Love it! Carmen

SummerLion 06/28/2007 #

Melanie Noll, I love "pieton." Made me think of "pied-a-terre," which I like for the same reason. Yay, footers!

paperholic 06/30/2007 #

Miss Alissa - I got your postcard. At least I think it must have been yours, but I couldn't find a sender's name on it. Thanks Isis

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