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Playing Card Mini Book - USA only

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Playing Card Mini Book - USA only
Swap Coordinator:Leigh (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous  Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:15
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.98
Last day to signup/drop:April 13, 2017
Date items must be sent by:May 26, 2017
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE JOINING THIS SWAP

Last year for my husband's birthday, I made a "52 Reasons I Love You" book out of a deck of playing cards. (you can find a pic of it on my Flickr) And recently I participated in an altered playing card swap. So this morning I was thinking about creating a new swap and thought combining the 2 would be fun.

You will make an altered playing card book for ONE partner. Please use only 13 cards from the deck and please use only a SINGLE suit, Ace through King. The letter or number of the card must be visible. You are welcome to use whatever mediums you prefer; painting, collage, etc. (a sticker on a playing card is NOT an altered playing card and is NOT acceptable)

The cards can all be different or there can be a unifying theme to them...that's up to you, the sender. It would be lovely to check your partner's profile for likes and dislikes but it is not necessary. Do please use at least one book ring or something equivalent to keep the cards in a book-like manner. A word or motivational phrase would be awesome...similar to the picture above.

I will angel for this swap, however, if I have to angel for this swap, the bad sender will be banned from all future swaps. We should all be adults here...capable of communicating if we will be late or if there is a problem. I'm sorry if I sound like a b*tch but I just don't have patience for flakey swappers.

I am not opening this swap to newbies or anyone with less than 4.98 rating. Absolutely no 3s or 1s in the last 3 months. You must have at least 10 Type 3 swaps completed and rated.

If you receive a swap that meets the requirements, IE: 13 playing cards of a single suit that are altered, please rate a 5. We all have different levels of artistic ability.

I expect swappers to put some thought and care into this project and am giving quite a long time to get it accomplished.

This swap is USA only due to postage costs. If you are outside the US and are interested in this swap, I give permission to copy it for your region.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: it is better to send me a message than to post your question in the comments. I don't check Swap-Bot on a daily basis and sending me a message will get a faster response.

If I've forgotten anything, please let me know. I try to be thorough in my swap descriptions.

Happy Swapping!

EDIT March 15: I had a question about whether we should be altering both sides of the cards or just the side with the numbers and letters. I had envisioned just the number side but you are welcome to do both sides if you choose.

Discussion

Leigh 03/10/2017 #

If you are watching this swap, please note that I just edited it to include "You must have at least 10 Type 3 swaps completed and rated."

Thank you for your interest!

Lilpurplepig 03/10/2017 #

@Leigh - i am loving this idea --- :)

KarenLaneWV 03/10/2017 #

Well, phooey. I have parts of 3 decks and no full suit of 13 even if I mix the decks together... if I can find another deck around here, I'll join...meanwhile, I'll put this on the watch list!!

bluecrayons 03/10/2017 #

i love this. i did what you did but i made a 52 reasons were friends. it was so much fun to make.

JaMaJo 03/15/2017 #

I'm watching for now but I may try this. :)

geekgirl1001000 03/31/2017 #

Do the cards have to be 3.5"x2.5"? I have some nice cards that are a little more narrow than a standard deck.

Leigh 04/ 1/2017 #

geekgirl - I have no problem with them being smaller or larger than an ATC as long as they aren't "too" much smaller. Mini cards aren't really what I had in mind. :-)

geekgirl1001000 04/ 2/2017 #

Leigh - thanks for the answer. these are just as tall as ATCs but just a little narrower.

annielou 04/ 4/2017 #

I would really like to do this so humbly ask that you allow me, with only 6 type 3s, to join. I'm an old lady (I'll be 62 tomorrow) so I have no intention of flaking and have just loved every minute since I joined SB. Let me know if you would consider. I will not disappoint.

KarenLaneWV 04/12/2017 #

Found an entire 13 of one suit...ok, I'm game to try this!!

bluecrayons 04/14/2017 #

may we send it unringed so it is all flat, include the ring and receiver will just put ring on them?

Leigh 04/25/2017 #

yes that would be fine. Sorry for the massively late response.

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