C+P Junk Mail Technique

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Swap Coordinator:	Angie (contact)
Swap categories:	Postcards Mail Art
Number of people in swap:	16
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	September 8, 2013
Date items must be sent by:	September 22, 2013
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
I'm totally stealing this swap from TerryF who is hosting it in another group of which I am not a member. But, this looks like fun and something right up our alley ... Using this technique of piecing together junk mail and then cutting a shape, create a postcard to send to 1 partner. I really like the minimilistic piece used as the example, but this is sender's choice so if minimilism isn't your thing, do what you want. You do not have to use a feather though you can if you want. You can find a shape to cut with a scissors or use a die cutting machine to get a shape ... EDIT/ADDED - you can put this in an envelope if it gets too chunky or bumpy. Or mail naked. Flakers will be cut into pieces and recycled as junk mail.

Discussion

stephiedee 08/20/2013 #

Cool. I have something like this pinned to the C+P idea pinboard I've got going.

Angie 08/20/2013 #

Where is your idea pinboard?(link)

trula 08/20/2013 #

I just did this swap in that other group, and it was super fun! I'll see if I have time for this one :).

stephiedee 08/20/2013 #

http://pinterest.com/dodisteph/cutpaste-ideas/

Angie 08/20/2013 #

Ah! Nice! Love the bear. Also intrigued by that mandala ...

ArtyBeth3 08/20/2013 #

Great swap idea! I'm just back from a 10-day vacation and my mail gets delivered tomorrow - this swap has got me even more excited to receive my mail :).

dobie256 08/22/2013 #

Regular sized postcards? 4x6' or 5x7"? I think the finished piece in the example is 8 x 10"

GinaVisione 08/23/2013 #

HAHA, Angie - Tell it to the Flakers!

stephiedee 08/24/2013 #

@dobie256 - our postcard swaps are generally sender's choice in regards to size. Anywhere from 3.5"x5" (the minimum) up to 6 1/8"x11.5" (the maximum size for a letter). You could probably take it up to the next level for flats pricing (12"x15" max) but holy wow that'd be a big one.

Angie 08/26/2013 #

Yep, create a postcard whatever size you want. I once got a 12 x 12 inch postcard. Definitely took more than a postcard stamp. Hee hee.

skydancer 08/27/2013 #

I just love your comment on flakers: Flakers will be cut into pieces and recycled as junk mail!!!

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