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AMA Pass and Paste #C

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Group:Amazing Mail ART
Swap Coordinator:wolfeagle (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Postcards  Mail Art 
Number of people in swap:14
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:May 31, 2013
Date items must be sent by:June 15, 2013
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I love the Pass and Paste postcards. They are a really fun form of Mail Art. Because of the time needed in between International swaps, this is a USA only swap.

In this swap, you will send one Pass and Paste postcard to one partner. You can join in at any time by starting a Pass and Paste Postcard, or by sending on one that you have received from an earlier round, or another source.

To start a Pass and Paste PC, divide the PC in to 4 or 5 equal sections. You can send any shape or size, use wavy lines or straight lines to divide the sections, etc. It's up to you. Please use a sturdy material for the base. You then label each section 1-4 or 5, etc., or A-D, and pick a section for you to create in. Create your mailart in one section. You can paint, collage, make a drawing, use fabric, do whatever you want to make creative mail art.

Next turn the PC over, and address the postcard to yourself. Also, divide the left side, in to 4 writing areas and label them the same as you did on the front 1-4 or 5, etc. This is where you, the artist, can leave a note, a quote, a drawing, your artist info, etc. If you completed section B on the front side...then you will write in section B on the backside.

Once you have completed your section, you mail the postcard, in an envelope, to your partner, by the send by date. In the next round, you will use the postcard you have received. You will create in one of the sections and then send that PC forward. If you like to work ahead, feel free to create on these as soon as you get them. Once you receive a postcard, and you are the last person to create on it (you fill the last space on the PC), then please mail it back, naked, to the original starter (name and mailing info should be on the card already).

You can jump in and start at any point, irregardless of what round it is, simply by starting a Pass and Paste postcard. If you receive an unfinished Pass and Paste PC, please always send it on, even if you decide not to particpate any longer. At the very least, send it back to the original starter or send it to me and I will forward it on. That way everyone should eventually get their postcard back.

You can create in any medium that you like but please make sure you adhere any items securely..as these will eventually be mailed naked.

Have fun.

I'm continuing my series here, so we will start with Round C. Please have filled out profiles, with no recent unexplained low ratings.

Discussion

grandmaroro 05/20/2013 #

I think I would really like to join this, but right now, I simply cannot get the rules to register. Will try reading it again tomorrow after the worst of this weather passes.

wolfeagle 05/20/2013 #

Stay safe. If when you get back on, any thing isn't clear, just let me know and I'll see if I can help. ;)

whytewillow 05/23/2013 #

Ok, I think I have it. This is my first p &p...hope I don't screw it up!!!!

wolfeagle 05/23/2013 #

You can do it!

Just as a tip, here are the USPS postcard rates:

First-Class Mailร‚ยฎ PostcardsMore info about First-Class Mailร‚ยฎ Postcards

Maximum size: 6 inches long by 4-1/4 inches high by .016 inch thick $0.33

First-Class Mailร‚ยฎ Large PostcardsMore info about First-Class Mailร‚ยฎ Large Postcards

Maximum size: 11-1/2 inches long by 6-1/8 inches high by 1/4 inch thick $0.46

latentsmile 05/28/2013 #

I love this series! I will be taking a road trip in the in-between when it's due to go out, but I'll be joining in the next round! Great swap!

wolfeagle 05/28/2013 #

See ya next round. Hope you have a fun trip!

joyceann888 05/30/2013 #

Do you have a minimum size in mind?

wolfeagle 06/ 1/2013 #

3 x 5 inches I think is the smallest allowed postcard by the USPS, so no smaller then that. ;)

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