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YOUR PHOTO POSTCARD MADE EASY/JUNE/

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Swap Coordinator:shellsajerseygirl (contact)
Swap categories: Photography  Postcards 
Number of people in swap:38
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:4.90
Last day to signup/drop:May 27, 2011
Date items must be sent by:June 17, 2011
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

A two partner swap....

Let's see how many of us can make our very own postcard's, from our own photos. Take a photo and than attach card stock paper to the back of the photo.This way it will be able to travel threw the postal system with ease. Please be sure your card is at least 4x6,better yet how about a 5x7.Although this swap only calls for a 4x6.Just make sure you have enough postage on the larger card. Mailing within the U.S.A., the cost of a 5x7, is 44 cents, same as a letter.

Please be sure your photo is tasteful and not offensive in any way.This is why you need to read your partners profile. For this swap you may use a photo you would like to share and send to your partners. Again as long as it will not offend your partner.

Other than that this swap will be senders choice.

PLEASE NO FLAKERS HERE OR LATE SENDS.... I AM GOING TO HAVE TO START BANNING SWAPPERS FROM FUTURE SWAPS .THOSE WHO SEND SWAPS LATE TIME AFTER TIME WILL BE BANNED BEFORE PARTNERS ARE ASSIGNED...

Discussion

pahasiga 05/ 4/2011 #

Um.. why does one need any postage at all for an electronic swap (as this swap is categorized)?

shellsajerseygirl 05/ 4/2011 #

Oh noooooooo I forgot to fill that part out.So I guess by default it just popped up.This is a snail mail swap.So sorry For the confussion..

ladydy5 05/ 4/2011 #

I never put a .44 cent stamp on a postcard unless it is a fabric postcard. A 5 x7 postcard is more? I think I will check that website as you may be right, although it is just a .15 difference. Post office prices are just amazing;

shellsajerseygirl 05/ 4/2011 #

I have been sending out the larger postcards, that are 5x7.When I went to the post office,I was told to put letter postage on it. That was for mailing with in the USA. It always a good idea to check the website. Since I have a post office box, for swapping I stop in often. Happy Swapping and Thanks for stopping by :)

fawnscrafts 05/ 4/2011 #

I have a pc I made for a special occasion that was taken from one of my photos can I use than and not pasted photo?

shellsajerseygirl 05/ 4/2011 #

I am not sure what you mean by pasted. If your talking about not putting card stock on your photo.As long as you think your photo is printed on thick enough photo paper.And .that it can handle the postal sorters at the post office without damage.Sure why not,use it.

OR,If you are talking about photo shopping one of your photo's by pasteing,That also will be fine to use. I am not sure what you mean/

camelsamba 05/ 4/2011 #

Yep, in the US, to qualify for postcard rate the item has to be under 4.25 x 6.25, and under a certain thickness. Whether or not yours gets tagged as 'postage due' seems to depend on the whim of someone somewhere along the line! (i've sent many fabric PCs as standard postcard, until a window clerk told me I needed more b/c of the thickness)

shellsajerseygirl 05/ 5/2011 #

(camelsamba) Thank You, :)

ladydy5 05/14/2011 #

camelsamba I had the same problem, it all depends on who checks what anymore. I have sent both ways and put them in clear envies which did require a first class stamp. I personally don't mind having to pay a few cents on a card or letter if it comes postage due. But don't use that as an excuse to do that to me. :)

03Scarlett 05/15/2011 #

I make these kind of cards all the time to send to nursing home residents, etc. and what I do is to have my picture and on the back of it, I used doubled sided tape [the little squares you peel and stick] ...

Anyways, what I use instead of cardstock is 4 x 6" index cards [the blank ones of course.] Sometimes I have a tiny bit to trim when I get the back on but it's not a whole lot.

Is easier to me because the size is already cut for me. : )

ladydy5 05/19/2011 #

Je3nnelle I have used index cards also and that works. Yup, shellsajerseygirl you are right. For a few pennies more why take the chance.

shellsajerseygirl 05/23/2011 #

Thanks swappers. I cannot wait to see who we send to.I have a bunch of photos just waiting.I want to try to fit my postcard to my partners profile.

lou 05/25/2011 #

I like to use laminate for photo postcards, makes them durable but does cost more to mail, I put blank labels on non-photo side to address and write message. For sure, you have to do something (backing, laminate, etc.) to protect photo going through the mail or it risks getting ruined!

shellsajerseygirl 05/25/2011 #

lou...I often wanted to do the same myself.I have no issue with that.I would wait to see if your partner will mind or not.It,s a great way to save your postcard from damage.I cannot see any reason a partner would object.If I am your partner I would be thrilled.HAPPY SWAPPING :)

AngelFaeryKathleen 05/26/2011 #

I have sent and received lots of home made photos cards Not laminated and all arrive OK. :-)

I had one sent to me with clear packaging tape over it to "protect" it and it make it ugly :-(

I have had them arrive in a clear celophane bag and then they can be removed and all is OK ;-)

Not sure about laminating it though, the heat could damage thew photo!

LeishaCamden 05/26/2011 #

Just FYI, heat lamination doesn't damage photos. I've laminated lots of photos and never had problems. :-)

Ginger 05/26/2011 #

Mailing out from the US, all international postcards are 98 cents, if they're normal weight, accept Canada. Canada is either 80 cents or 88, I can't remember which. But postcards mailed from the US to anywhere else in the US are now 29 cents. That's just for regular size. I'm not sure about the 5 by 7 ones.

shellsajerseygirl 05/27/2011 #

Ginger..For the USA,The 5x7 cards are the same as a first class letter 44 cents.Now the thickness of the card could be more.This is why it is a good idea not to use anything thicker than an index card.Yes the 4x6 is now 29 cents.went up a penny in April. I go to the post office often to check my postage on my swaps.I always make sure I have my envelopes weighed before I send them on their way.

naynay 05/27/2011 #

Canada and Mexico are 80 cents from the US

all other countries are 98 cents

Ginger 05/27/2011 #

Thanx for the info guys :) I didn't know about the 5x7 pc's being 44 cents, nor did I know that pc's to Mexico are 80 just like Canada. Thanx ;)

shellsajerseygirl 05/27/2011 #

Laminating..... I have used both heated & the non heated laminating machine. So far so good. If someone was to laminate with a true laminating machine.If it is done correct, in my experience will produce a clear protected card. I agree the tape would be ugly, with out a doubt.And what a shame if used on a really nice photo.

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