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C+P Rolo: Introduction

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C+P Rolo: Introduction
Swap Coordinator:stephiedee (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:November 7, 2011
Date items must be sent by:November 22, 2011
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Time to see what all the altered Rolodex card hubbub is about. Who can resist a piece of collectible art that comes in a nifty display case? Not me.

We will be creating one altered Rolodex card for one partner using collage techniques. The theme will be YOU - alter your card to tell your partner something about yourself. Where you're from, what you like to do outside of arts & crafts, your cultural heritage ~ pick one thing about yourself and run with it!


The Rules

  • Rolodex cards come in a few sizes and the most common seem to be 2¼"x4" and 2⅝"x4". You may choose to use any of the regular available sizes, as long as your card fits in a standard Rolodex.

  • Decorate the front of the card to suite the theme and lightly decorate the back (at the least). You should also include your info on the back: your name & screen name, month/year...some people like to put their addresses, but this is not required.

  • If you have a preference for how your cards are oriented, please say so in the comments below. Cards for a flat Rolodex are oriented the same front and back (with the notches at the bottom). With the rotary Rolodex, the back of the card is flipped (leaving the notches at the top). You can always decorate the back so that it looks good from either direction to cover either style of Rolodex.

  • You do not have to start with an actual Rolodex card. If you choose to cut out your own card, just be sure that it matches up with a standard card and that the notches will fit a Rolodex.

  • Make your card sturdy before decking it out. Double up cards or layer with card stock or heavier weight paper.

  • Other mediums in addition to the paper collage are welcome: ink, paint, gesso, fibers, etc.

  • Tell your partner about the meaning behind your card by including a short note with it.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I am new to this myself, but I know we have a few seasoned Rolodex alterers among us :)


The card in the swap graphic is by @deLux - view it larger here.


More altered Rolodex cards on Flickr.

Discussion

atlantian 10/23/2011 #

Hi all! I Have a rotary style holder. You can just use a cool pic that you have cut out for the back. No worry about more than that. Of course your info is good.

stephiedee 10/23/2011 #

I have a flat Rolodex.

RWB411 10/25/2011 #

flat please! :-)

CRaven 10/28/2011 #

Mine is flat, also.

Paige1900 11/ 1/2011 #

Mine is flat...I have tried these before and do NOT like the way the notches look....since this is an "Intro" I am going to try it one more time. : )

stephiedee 11/ 1/2011 #

Oh, I hope you're able to join us! I am going to be cutting out my cards by hand because of some funny notching. One way or another, a card is getting made.

FarStarr 11/ 6/2011 #

I've been dragging my feet on trying rolos. The size is so small to me. I did just buy both a rotary and flat holder at the thrift store...Oh, all right...I'll try it! :)

moongypsy 11/ 6/2011 #

flat, please...i am shopping for a holder....lol. shopping on ebay and my local thrift stores...thanks!!!

pickapeppa 11/ 7/2011 #

Flat please :) just picked up an old library drawer and the notches fit standard rolos :) thanks so much!

mammadoo 11/ 8/2011 #

Mine is rotary style. Have not had it too long as I have just been in one swap previous to this one..looking forward to filling it up!

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