Here's a swap we
did a few years ago that was so much fun it’s worth repeating.
Round postcards!
Create a round sturdy
base, and turn it into a work of art that will be mailed “naked.”
Won’t it be fun to
receive something round in your mail box?
Postage for these
will be $.70 each unless you create something unusually heavy or
stiff or lumpy. When in doubt, go ask
your friendly postal worker.
The style of art you
create on your circle is entirely up to you. All techniques and
materials are welcome.
Want to see examples
from our last swap?
Please leave ample
room on the back for an address label.
Swap details:
- You may submit as many as four cards (you will get back the same number you send)
- If you're sending me more than one, please make sure you insert waxed paper or parchment in between the cards so they don't get stuck together in the envelope
- Write “MMSA round” on the back of your card to remind your recipient why they are receiving this wonderful work of art in the mail
- I highly suggest you write your return address on the back of the postcard (in case of postal delivery problems) and your email address so the recipient can thank you.
- A note for your partner on the left side of the postcard is a nice touch.
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Leave ample space for an address label somewhere on the back
- Include a mailing label with your
name and address for each card you create
(I will attach them to the cards I mail back to you)
- Please attach the proper postage to your postcard – at least $.70 (see below for postal guidelines). If you don’t have any stamps and it’s difficult for you to get some, go ahead and send me money instead. You can stick cash in the envelope, or send it to me via paypal (iamrushmore@gmail.com)
- International swappers are welcome - the postage cost is $1.15 per card (paypal account is iamrushmore@gmail.com)
Postage and Card Size
- Because these cards are an unusual shape it will cost you the "non machinable" rate of $.70
- If it weighs more than 1 ounce, it’s going to cost more. (an additional $.21 per ounce)
- If your card doesn't bend at all, the post office considers it a package and you should go get it weighed to figure out the proper postage.
You can find all the
postal specifications (and a handy postage calculator) here: http://postcalc.usps.gov/
Mail your cards no
later than November 3rd (I don’t need to receive them by the 3rd, they need to
be postmarked by the 3rd.)
Karen Isaacson
PO Box 532
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
United States
Karen Isaacson
PO Box 532
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
United States