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Title: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: ArenaHunt on October 20, 2013, 02:19:40 AM
MLPArena Card Swap 2013
Get those pens and postcards ready - IT'S CARD SWAP TIME!
The annual card swap is back for its 8th year.


This year's swap has a twist - it's a POSTCARD swap!
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Everyone and anyone can join. Participants will send and received 5 cards, but not necessarily to the same people - so it will be a surprise who you receive cards from. Yes, this is less than in previous years.

**RULES & Things to keep in mind:
1: Each group will have a variety of addresses - USA, Canada, Europe, etc. If you cannot send cards overseas, do not join. You should plan to spend at least $20 for cards and mailing.
2: You may get a variety of postcards - various holidays, traditions, cultures, and religions. If you are not comfortable with this, please do not join.
3: If at any point you run into trouble or delays, PM me ASAP.
4: You MUST include your Arena username when you sign your card, so the person receiving your card knows who you are! Make sure your username is legible.
5: Postcards can be store bought, hand made, computer print-outs - whatever you want. They don't even have to be pony-related. Postcards can be sent as is, or in an envelope - your choice.
6. You must complete the photo check-in [via PM] by the deadline.
7: You must let me know [via PM] when you have mailed your cards.
8: You must let me know [via PM] when you receive cards and from who. Each and every card.
9: You must ship within the set deadline.
10: All members are expected to actively participate in the swap threads. This includes posting in the Partner Interest Thread.

*** Remember this year we are sending postcards, not regular greeting cards.

**Requirements to join: have been here at least 3 months with a post count of 100 posts or higher
(ie - must have joined July 2013 or earlier)
No - I will not deviate from these requirements, please do not ask. I will not respond to those messages.
If you don't have enough posts yet, start posting. There is a full couple of weeks of sign-ups. If you don't have long enough membership, hopefully you will join us next year.

NOTE: This swap does not count towards your swap limits, but will be recorded and tracked as usual. Participants will not be cleared until ALL of their cards are received by their partners.

**How to join: Please PM me (ArenaHunt) with the following info:
Name (first and last):
Mailing Address (full address as should appear on the envelope *):
Secret Word:

* Remember to include all postal/zip codes, country, etc. You will be receiving mail from all over the world, and all different postal systems. Do not assume another postal system will know where you live if you do not give all details. (IE: do not assume they know you live in the USA - include your country!)

**Last day to join: October 31.
Please take this as seriously as you would any other swap. Once I have sent the group lists out - you cannot drop out. If you have any doubts about being able to fulfill your requirement, don't join. Appropriate feedback will be left for any drop-outs.

**Initial partner lists will contain only usernames and countries. You'll have all of November to get your cards ready. Addresses will be sent after check-ins are complete.

**Photo check-in: November 30.
To prove you are ready to put your cards in the mail, and to get your address lists, everyone must PM me a PHOTO for their check-in.

Anyone that does not submit a photo of their ready-to-mail postcards for the check-in will be dropped from the swap (and appropriate feedback will be left). That means you will not be sent your address list if you don't submit a check-in, and you will not be included on any other address lists (you will not receive any cards from the swap).
The secret swap word is cooper. This is not the same one as the other holiday swaps, please make sure you're sending the right one.

**Card Mailing:
All cards are to be mailed by December 9.
Address lists will be sent out in the weekend of Nov 30-Dec 1. As soon as you receive your addresses, you can address your cards and get them in the mail.

**Make-up cards: December 26-January 10.
Participants must be prepared to send make-up cards if any of their cards go AWOL in the mailing process. Any cards not received by Christmas (Dec 25), the sender will be notified and expected to get a make-up card sent out immediately. All make-up cards must be received by January 10.

Participants will not be cleared from the swap unless all of their partners have received a card.

**Feedback:
Feedback will be left by me upon completion of the swap. Feedback will be based on communication, mailing within the deadline, following of the rules, participation in swap threads, etc.

**Swap Timelines:
now-Oct 31 - sign ups open
Nov 1 - sign ups closed
Nov 2-3 - group lists PMs to participants
Nov 4-29 - participants shop for or create cards
Nov 30 - photo check in deadline, cards must be complete and ready for mailing
Dec 1 - addresses will be sent to all participants that have checked in; participants address cards and get ready to mail
Dec 9 - mailing deadline, all cards mailed
Dec 26 - senders of missing cards will be notified and will send out make-up cards
Jan 10 - deadline for make-up cards to be received

It's always fun to get holiday cards in the mail! This way you'll be guaranteed a lot of mail, and a lot of fun. :) And we all have the fun of sending out cards and getting to know each other a little better. :D

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Be sure to fill out the "Partner Interest" questions as well! Post them here for your partners to see.

Favorite Color(s)?

Favorite Animal(s)?

Favorite MLP?

Other tidbits of information?

Your winter holiday?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Radha on October 20, 2013, 03:25:24 AM
Hurray! I love holidays and mail  :frolic:  My first swap!!

Favorite Color(s)? Purple and Green

Favorite Animal(s)? Horses, Cats, Dogs..I'm pretty much a sucker for any animal.

Favorite MLP? G1 Celestial ponies!

Other tidbits of information? Married to a great guy and living in the US with a 5yr old daughter, I'm an ecologist and I teach middle school

Your winter holiday? Christmas!! It's my favorite holiday, but I'm happy to celebrate any and all including other religions or just a good old Winter Solstice  ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 20, 2013, 03:57:15 AM
Yay!  Postcards :D

Favorite Color(s)?: Orange! Especially when combined with yellows and reds. But I also like blue and white together  and red and white together during Christmas time!

Favorite Animal(s)?: Zebras and chihuahuas :D. But for Christmassy stuff, I love reindeer and penguins.

Favorite MLP?: Miss Toola Roola :). And Zecorra (because she's a zebra of course!)

Other tidbits of information?: I'd love to see anything from another country. So if you're an international partner, a postcard from somewhere near you would be neat!! I have five chihuahuas, so a chi postcard would be cute xD. But I also love Christmas themed things! I'm sure I'll be happy with anything!

About me: I'm finishing my last year of nursing school. I love with my SO, five chihuahuas, 5 guinea pigs, and two rats. (Yes we are a zoo). I love labor&delivery and hope to get a job there when I finish school. I enjoying music in my spare time (I sing), as well as spending time with my family and animals. That's me in a nutshell!

Your winter holiday?: Christmas :). Also my favorite holiday of the year!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 20, 2013, 04:22:28 AM
I haven't been approved just yet, but I'll go ahead and fill this out. I had fun last year and would love to do this swap again.

Favorite Color(s)? forest green and dark purple

Favorite Animal(s)? horses(specifically paints since we breed them and Gypsy Vanners since I want one. lol), Dogs (poodles and Schnauzers), tigers and owls (snowy owl and barn owls)

Favorite MLP? Nightlight and Applejack (G1)

Other tidbits of information?
Lemme see just stuff about me. I'm almost 30 (eep) and recently I taught English (so I love literature and books especially classics) for 9th and 11th grade. Right now I'm a substitute and applying for my MSE (library media or maybe reading specialist still deciding). I live on a farm and have four horses (well almost three gonna get rid of one). Lemme see I live on the edge of a big family farm. I'm from an area of Arkansas where most of it consists of farms and fields. My family raises beef cattle and on and off again breeding paint horses.

As for myself I don't get to ride much anymore when I was a kid and do competitions I have a few hobbies. I ride when I have spare time (western), belly dance or hike.  I really like animals and have two dogs. I collect Alice in Wonderland items and multiple copies of the book. I love tattoos and have tons and I also collect model horses.

Hooray my life story :freak:
Your winter holiday? I don't have a particular holiday during winter I adore. I mostly love the weather and the sense of spending time with family and friends that isn't as typical in the summer.




I might be jumping the gun here but anyone know of any good postcard templates or sites? Last year I made cards through photos and Walmart template ect. Guess this one will be different.  :lookround:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: xeevee on October 20, 2013, 04:40:54 AM
I'm actually a little sad that swap has been changed to less cards and post cards.  I mean I'm still excited, but I much prefer to get greeting cards because you can hang them on things.  And I don't think I have seen a holiday post card in my life. Buying them may be kind of hard.  I mean I guess I can make them, but I'm not exactly crafty.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 20, 2013, 04:52:44 AM
I'm actually a little sad that swap has been changed to less cards and post cards.  I mean I'm still excited, but I much prefer to get greeting cards because you can hang them on things.  And I don't think I have seen a holiday post card in my life. Buying them may be kind of hard.  I mean I guess I can make them, but I'm not exactly crafty.

This is my first year doing the card swap. I was thinking actual greeting cards as well, but I can live with post cards :). You can always make them. And I think I've seen some holiday ones...maybe not many lol. But the first post says you can send them in an envelope if you want to make sure they're protected (like if handmade).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: wiccanpony1 on October 20, 2013, 05:01:03 AM
Favorite Color(s)?
Pinks/Purples/grey

Favorite Animal(s)?
Owls/wolves/orca/bats

Favorite MLP?
Quakers

Other tidbits of information?
I never really know what to put here lol Im a beauty therapist I have 2 daughters,I only really collect custom mlps lol but i also collect monster high dolls,twilight barbies and comics:) im a huge Buffy the vampire slayer fan and generally a vampire fan like true blood/vampire diaries/twilight But I dont think you could get a vampire Christmas card lol although that would be awesome lol

Your winter holiday?
I love christmas plus I celebrate Yule/Winter Solstice
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 20, 2013, 05:03:05 AM
I don't mind less people to ship to since last year it seemed lots of people vanished, and I never knew if they got my cards. Less sounds easier just for the fact last year with so many people not responding I was going to have to resend a lot of cards.

My concern is finding post cards. Like you I'm not super crafty and only see Arkansas state postcards around usually. Last year I took pony Christmas scene pics and added used Walmart to make cards. I haven't see a postcard template maybe they will have one though? I just googled postcard templates and most seemed to want me to buy a box of 100.

I'm sure someone will find something nifty though, so I'm jut waiting to see what people come up with. Hope it sparks an idea for mine.


Mkia I think the big thing she was saying if I understood it right was he wasn't good at making things. Lol, I'm not either. I'll have to find a template.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 20, 2013, 05:07:07 AM

Mkia I think the big thing she was saying if I understood it right was he wasn't good at making things. Lol, I'm not either. I'll have to find a template.

Ahh yeah I see. I'm not the most artistic person either lol. So we will see what I can come up with. A postcard template for Walmart or something would be perfect. I'll have to look and see what the local stores have. Hmm.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: xeevee on October 20, 2013, 05:25:42 AM
I really don't want to make this all negative about the swap being different.  And based on what happened last year I think I can guess why the changes have been made.

I am pretty sure that shutterfly does personalized holiday post cards to order, but they aren't cheap and they also involve me taking a Christmassy photo on my phone in Southern California by mid November.  LOL! 

But those are all my problem not the swaps problem.  And I could just not join.  But I love this swap.  So it will be worth it.  I am just the teensiest bit sad that it had to change format.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Radha on October 20, 2013, 05:39:25 AM
I haven't been approved just yet, but I'll go ahead and fill this out. I had fun last year and would love to do this swap again.

Favorite Color(s)? forest green and dark purple

Favorite Animal(s)? horses(specifically paints since we breed them and Gypsy Vanners since I want one. lol), Dogs (poodles and Schnauzers), tigers and owls (snowy owl and barn owls)

Favorite MLP? Nightlight and Applejack (G1)

Other tidbits of information?
Lemme see just stuff about me. I'm almost 30 (eep) and recently I taught English (so I love literature and books especially classics) for 9th and 11th grade. Right now I'm a substitute and applying for my MSE (library media or maybe reading specialist still deciding). I live on a farm and have four horses (well almost three gonna get rid of one). Lemme see I live on the edge of a big family farm. I'm from an area of Arkansas where most of it consists of farms and fields. My family raises beef cattle and on and off again breeding paint horses.

As for myself I don't get to ride much anymore when I was a kid and do competitions I have a few hobbies. I ride when I have spare time (western), belly dance or hike.  I really like animals and have two dogs. I collect Alice in Wonderland items and multiple copies of the book. I love tattoos and have tons and I also collect model horses.

Hooray my life story :freak:
Your winter holiday? I don't have a particular holiday during winter I adore. I mostly love the weather and the sense of spending time with family and friends that isn't as typical in the summer.




I might be jumping the gun here but anyone know of any good postcard templates or sites? Last year I made cards through photos and Walmart template ect. Guess this one will be different.  :lookround:

  Hey, you belly dance? Me too!  I'm also considering getting my MLS now that I teach middle school.  I love em but middle schoolers are crazy! :freak: 

  Don't mean to hijack the thread- just thought that was funny :)

  Not sure where to get Christmas postcards, either.  Although, I wonder what regulations make it a postcard? Like, would a 4x6 photo with a paper backing and stamp work?  I might check at the PO tomorrow.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 20, 2013, 05:50:23 AM
I'm sure the swap will be tons of fun despite changes. What is shutterfly? I should check this out.

Hehe yep I dance, but I'm rust. Oh man I commend you on middle schoolers. I've been subbing some middle school classes and try have tok much energy for me. I'm trying my best to impress as get in one of these nicer districts but dang need high school. They seem to be slightly more docile? :lol:


That's actually a good question. Because lots of the Walmart cards I did last year had the picture front and a blank back. If we could do an image and them maybe past a backing or something on it I could make it into a weird post card? Lol I dunno yet still thinking.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Doedeardarling on October 20, 2013, 07:29:32 AM
Um.. This is probably a really stupid question, but since english is not my first language I'm going to ask anyways. What is the difference between a postcard and a greeting card?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Radha on October 20, 2013, 09:08:40 AM
  That's not a stupid question at all!  Post cards (or postcards) are just one smaller (maybe 12cm by 17cm) piece of stiff paper, usually with a picture on the front and a small area to write on on the back.  You don't mail them inside an envelope. 

  Greeting cards are usually a folded, slightly larger stiff piece of paper with a picture on the front and writing inside, and sent inside an envelope.  Post cards are less expensive to mail, usually, and kind of like sending a short friendly note.  Greeting cards are a little more formal and fancy and can be pretty elaborate. 

  Those aren't formal definitions but I hope that helps. 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 20, 2013, 09:17:43 AM
Found a postcard template on Walmart. They're $0.84 each :)

http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;jsessionid=3F12124AF597125D03FC0ED0DE52447A#ip/4.25-x-6-Postcard/5027034?type=search
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: xeevee on October 20, 2013, 09:25:03 AM
Oh that is super helpful, thanks, Mkia9!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Doedeardarling on October 20, 2013, 09:32:46 AM
  That's not a stupid question at all!  Post cards (or postcards) are just one smaller (maybe 12cm by 17cm) piece of stiff paper, usually with a picture on the front and a small area to write on on the back.  You don't mail them inside an envelope. 

  Greeting cards are usually a folded, slightly larger stiff piece of paper with a picture on the front and writing inside, and sent inside an envelope.  Post cards are less expensive to mail, usually, and kind of like sending a short friendly note.  Greeting cards are a little more formal and fancy and can be pretty elaborate. 

  Those aren't formal definitions but I hope that helps.

Okay, thank you!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 20, 2013, 09:39:08 AM
Oh that is super helpful, thanks, Mkia9!

No problem! :). There's also a 5x7 size for a little over a dollar if you'd prefer a bigger postcard :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on October 20, 2013, 10:10:40 AM
OH YEAH!  *sends PM*

Here are my answers if I am accepted in this year:

Favorite Color(s)?
purple

Favorite Animal(s)?
red pandas

Favorite MLP?
Baby Squirmy :)

Other tidbits of information?
I also collect stamps so if it is possible, I would be super grateful if you mailed your card with postage stamps!  :) 

Your winter holiday?
Yule/Winter Solstice

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 20, 2013, 11:17:41 AM
ooh awesome a postcard option. Thanks! Now to plot my cards. :lookround:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 20, 2013, 11:25:54 AM
ooh awesome a postcard option. Thanks! Now to plot my cards. :lookround:

Hehe :D. I'm devising possible options also.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 20, 2013, 02:26:59 PM
I'm trying to decide if my mare will let me do weird Christmas things to her for a picture. Course she might also not agree to such foolishness.  :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Sunshine on October 20, 2013, 02:31:36 PM
Cute idea! This is one I can't join because I'm full but am so excited to watch and see the brags :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 20, 2013, 02:45:58 PM
Cute idea! This is one I can't join because I'm full but am so excited to watch and see the brags :)
It doesn't count towards your limits :)

Post Merge: October 20, 2013, 02:46:44 PM

I'm trying to decide if my mare will let me do weird Christmas things to her for a picture. Course she might also not agree to such foolishness.  :lol:
Thad be so cute!! xD
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Talismarr on October 20, 2013, 03:29:33 PM
Hmm, not thrilled about the postcard format either :( I was looking forward to the regular greeting card type swap! Ah well. I don't know what happened last year, as I missed the deadline, but it's unfortunate if something happened that has caused drastic changes.

I do love hanging christmas cards on a string though, so would have to figure out something different for postcards. I'll have to think about this a bit and decide if I want to sign up or not.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Beldarna on October 20, 2013, 10:14:56 PM
Um.. This is probably a really stupid question, but since english is not my first language I'm going to ask anyways. What is the difference between a postcard and a greeting card?

I was acutally wondering the same thing and would have asked had you not to.


I would love to participate this year as well. Postcards are generally the things we send within Sweden so it won't be a problem for me finding such. I'll send a PM shortly.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 20, 2013, 11:19:19 PM
I figured I would go ahead and fill this out in advance, application has been sent in :)

Favorite Color(s)? I love violet purple, lime green and teal blue

Favorite Animal(s)? Penguins, owls, wolves, elephants and tigers

Favorite MLP? G1 Baby Glory, G4 Rarity and G4 Fluttershy

Other tidbits of information? My husband and I met in highschool but didn't get together until 18 yrs later, we recently got an orange tabby cat who we named Cinnamon and I love cards with a vintage design and colour scheme :)

Your winter holiday? Christmas and New Years
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Radha on October 21, 2013, 02:41:50 AM
Ohh, New Year's Day.  I hadn't thought about that. (Starts picturing sparkly party ponies...)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Kiwi on October 21, 2013, 03:27:02 AM
Aww come on guys - I know it's different, but it's not a bad thing. We are trying something new and fun for the swap this year. We'll see how it goes and tweak things as needed for next year.

I'd hate for any members to get discouraged from joining after seeing these comments. :( If you really don't want to join with the new changes, then don't join - but please let others make their own decisions on if it's good or bad.

There are lots of ways to still hang postcards for display - decorated clothes pegs, paper clips, even a small hole with some ribbon.

As for limiting it to 5 cards this year - there are many reasons behind that decision, which don't need to be discussed here. If you have any major concerns you can always PM me (either this account or the ArenaHunt account).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 21, 2013, 03:34:45 AM
Aww come on guys - I know it's different, but it's not a bad thing. We are trying something new and fun for the swap this year. We'll see how it goes and tweak things as needed for next year.

I'd hate for any members to get discouraged from joining after seeing these comments. :( If you really don't want to join with the new changes, then don't join - but please let others make their own decisions on if it's good or bad.

There are lots of ways to still hang postcards for display - decorated clothes pegs, paper clips, even a small hole with some ribbon.

As for limiting it to 5 cards this year - there are many reasons behind that decision, which don't need to be discussed here. If you have any major concerns you can always PM me (either this account or the ArenaHunt account).

I think postcards will be fun :]. Not what I was expecting, but I'm not against it either! I'm sure plenty of people will still join, Kiwi :heart: It seemed like last year had some difficulties, so the need for changes can definitely be understood.

Come on guys! Join in the fun of sending holiday postcards!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Katgyrl on October 21, 2013, 03:36:14 AM
Yay! I want to join! I also generally prefer regular greeting cards, but it's fun to get mail either way!

I hadn't thought about using a paperclip, that's genius! You can still have your string with the greeting cards and just paperclip your post cards on there! I usually put my cards up on a shelf, but maybe I can try out the paper clip thing with string under the shelf for postcards! It needs something there anyway!


I sent in my application so here's my partner interest stuff:

Favorite Color(s)?
Anything bright and cheerful! I also love anything metallicy, sparkly, or glittery! :D

Favorite Animal(s)?
I love almost all the animals, but cats are among my top faves. Obviously I like ponies! I also love dogs, bats, birds (especially songbirds), and for winter I love reindeer, penguins, and polar bears!

Favorite MLP?
Pretty much any G1, but especially the babies!

Other tidbits of information?
Hmm... what can I say. I'm a nutter for the holidays, so anything related to Christmas and all that I love. I love homemade cards! It's fun to see what other people create. I help my brother collects stamps so I would love to receive cards with actual stamps on them, especially if from other countries. I'm pretty easy to please so I will love anything that someone has taken the time to send me! Since we are going with postcards this year, it would be fun to receive a card with a photo or something related to where the sender is from!

Your winter holiday?
I celebrate Christmas, both the religious and the Santa side, but I admire all the winter holidays and would love to receive cards about the holiday the sender celebrates!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 21, 2013, 03:41:17 AM
Although I wasn't here for last years and I know that most people prefer cards, I'm actually really excited about this. I love the idea that Kiwi mentioned of punching a small hole in the postcard and hanging it with ribbon, it would be so pretty :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: xeevee on October 21, 2013, 03:44:24 AM
Aww come on guys - I know it's different, but it's not a bad thing. We are trying something new and fun for the swap this year. We'll see how it goes and tweak things as needed for next year.

I'd hate for any members to get discouraged from joining after seeing these comments. :( If you really don't want to join with the new changes, then don't join - but please let others make their own decisions on if it's good or bad.

There are lots of ways to still hang postcards for display - decorated clothes pegs, paper clips, even a small hole with some ribbon.

As for limiting it to 5 cards this year - there are many reasons behind that decision, which don't need to be discussed here. If you have any major concerns you can always PM me (either this account or the ArenaHunt account).

I'm sorry, Kiwi.  :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Loona on October 21, 2013, 05:58:27 AM
I have also sent in my application yesterday, I hope I will qualify ^^ I would have loved to join this swap last year already, but in the situation I was in, I was not able to. I couldn't wait for this year's to come! ^^

although I didn't yet receive a confirmation, here are my answers for the general questions:
I'm in! so I updated the post a little bit  ^.^

Favorite Color(s)? purple, black, silver and white. the only colour I really don't like is red.

Favorite Animal(s)? frogs, trilobites (if extinct cuties also count), snails, owls, mantas/rays, fish... but I have lots of favourites, I love animals in general ^.^

Favorite MLP? all the yellow G1s with purple hair, Seashell, Bubbles, all baby seaponies (especially Sea Star for her colours), Peach Blossom, Sunnybunch

Other tidbits of information?
besides ponies I also love and collect Furbys. I studied paleontology, I love rocks and fossils, and I love to work with children (or grown-ups) on related venues. I love things with stories behind them, so it is always easier for me to love second hand or handmade things than those bought new in a shop. I'm a sucker for patterns overall, let it be baroque patterns, stars, or simple dots or stripes, but I also love "cute/kawaii" things. I love postcards, and I used to collect them when I was younger. I still buy them often, usually as souvenirs for myself when on holiday. besides all the patternedness and cuteness I also love and love to find postcards with black and white pictures on them.

Your winter holiday? Christmas officially, but I'm celebrating winter in general instead. I love this season, as I love snow!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Kiwi on October 21, 2013, 11:26:45 AM
I'll get caught up on applications tomorrow after work :D There's quite a number already - which is awesome!

It's a pretty easy swap to qualify for so nearly everyone gets in that applies ;)

I'm sorry, Kiwi.  :hug:

Aww thanks :hug: no worries!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 21, 2013, 11:32:47 AM
This is a really exciting swap :) You know one of the things that I've done I previous years when I've received postcards is put them on my tree as decoration, also another way of displaying them ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 21, 2013, 12:05:12 PM
I'm sorry too! I sure wasn't trying to discourage people either. I'm sure it will be loads of fun and now that there is the link for postcard making on Walmart I'm sure I'll come up with something. I already have plans. :devious:


As for displaying guys I've always just taped them over the door till after the holidays. I know lots of places now sell those little "greeting card" holders that are in neat little tree shapes and stuff. Most of them just have clips the cards slip into, so I would assume a post card would do the same.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: rayechu on October 22, 2013, 09:16:30 AM
I've done the card swap for a few years now and I've always received most of the cards I was supposed to. I actually love this swap since it makes my very green christmas seem better. However,  I have to echo a few people here that postcards just don't seem very fun. I will have to think about it.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Moondancer1073 on October 22, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Not too happy about postcards. But I will roll with the changes.  Here's my question answers...

Favorite Color(s)? Blue! Like a Royal blue not powdery.

Favorite Animal(s)? Giraffes and Unicorns. And cats I love cats I like Eeyore too.

Favorite MLP?  Moondancer (G1)

Other tidbits of information?  I am a mom to two children and two cats. Been married for 15 years. Pushing 40 (yikes!)

Your winter holiday? Christmas!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Navi on October 22, 2013, 11:09:50 AM
Yay! This swap looks like so much fun, and mail! Yay mail! I think postcards could be lots of fun, too.

Favorite Color(s)? All colors are good. Blues and greens and greys I guess, if I had to pick. ^^;

Favorite Animal(s)? I'm a falconer, so.. Birds! Falcons & hawks especially.

Favorite MLP? MINTY (minty :heart:  :cold:)

Other tidbits of information? I like traveling! And ponies.

Your winter holiday? Christmas and socks! I would love any kind of holiday card though, they don't have to be christmas only  ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Iceglider on October 22, 2013, 12:01:26 PM
I just ordered 1000 postcards so I think this is the swap for me!  :biggrin:

Favorite Color? Green

Favorite Animals? Maned wolves. I like ermine, white owls, and pretty much everything else.

Favorite MLP? Nightglider, Icecrystal. Any pony will do, though. I like all Generations!

Other tidbits of information? I am an artist. I volunteer alot, helping my husband with youth and children's ministry at our church. I love animals and art.  I like cute stuff like children's illustrations and cartoons. I live in a very warm place so no snow here. :brr: Ever. :tumble:

Your winter holiday? Christmas!!!! I would love any Christian religious themes, winter animals (any animals really), winter scenes, or ponies (of course). Even cards from your area/country would be neat.  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: tulagirl on October 22, 2013, 12:33:54 PM
I think this a fun idea.  I wanted to mention something we encountered in our postcard swap we did here on the arena a while back.  Please know that you have to be careful to allow 1/2 inch on the, right side and for sure bottom of your post card with no witing or stickers.  The reason for this is the po put a large sticker on the back of the card.  If any written address is in those zones it may never get delivered, because it may be covered up by the post office.   I got post cards with a sticker and stamps cover a side and the bottom of the address side of the card. Two of my post cards never got to the members so I had to resend.  Post cards are small and easily lost in the shuffle.  So Loa is right for everyone to be prepared for a missing card..especially with these small cards.  Also they go thru a sorting machine and one of my cards was weeks lated due to the postal code getting ripped off.  I just thought I would share this information.  We had lots of fun.  Have fun.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Moss on October 22, 2013, 02:19:02 PM
Filling this out before I fall asleep :P I love getting mail, postcards or greeting cards!

Favorite Color(s)? Purple and Lime green

Favorite Animal(s)? Cats and rats.

Favorite MLP? Sunny Daze! With Minty and Star Catcher as extremely close seconds.

Other tidbits of information? I'm currently a high school senior who's way too stressed over college applications, and I'm so looking forward to the holidays and the end of the whole process. I looooooove all things Disney (especially the Haunted Mansion), and I'm way too addicted to Broadway musicals (Phantom of the Opera and Les Mis as the tops). Also, I love international mail, so if you could send things with stamps, and maybe a postcard of something neat around where you live, it'd be awesome!  ^.^

Your winter holiday? Christmas, but I wouldn't mind receiving cards related to other holidays~
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 22, 2013, 02:24:33 PM
I think this a fun idea.  I wanted to mention something we encountered in our postcard swap we did here on the arena a while back.  Please know that you have to be careful to allow 1/2 inch on the, right side and for sure bottom of your post card with no witing or stickers.  The reason for this is the po put a large sticker on the back of the card.  If any written address is in those zones it may never get delivered, because it may be covered up by the post office.   I got post cards with a sticker and stamps cover a side and the bottom of the address side of the card. Two of my post cards never got to the members so I had to resend.  Post cards are small and easily lost in the shuffle.  So Loa is right for everyone to be prepared for a missing card..especially with these small cards.  Also they go thru a sorting machine and one of my cards was weeks lated due to the postal code getting ripped off.  I just thought I would share this information.  We had lots of fun.  Have fun.
This is good advice. I think I may end up sending my postcards in envelopes, so I don't have to worry about the card being ruined.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 22, 2013, 02:50:34 PM
I think this a fun idea.  I wanted to mention something we encountered in our postcard swap we did here on the arena a while back.  Please know that you have to be careful to allow 1/2 inch on the, right side and for sure bottom of your post card with no witing or stickers.  The reason for this is the po put a large sticker on the back of the card.  If any written address is in those zones it may never get delivered, because it may be covered up by the post office.   I got post cards with a sticker and stamps cover a side and the bottom of the address side of the card. Two of my post cards never got to the members so I had to resend.  Post cards are small and easily lost in the shuffle.  So Loa is right for everyone to be prepared for a missing card..especially with these small cards.  Also they go thru a sorting machine and one of my cards was weeks lated due to the postal code getting ripped off.  I just thought I would share this information.  We had lots of fun.  Have fun.
I hadn't thought of that, but granted I haven't sent many post cards. I might follow Mkia on this one and put mine in an envelope.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: keniakittykat on October 22, 2013, 06:22:56 PM
Favorite Color: shades of blue, pink and green

Favorite Animals:I really love fish, cats and goats.

Favorite MLP: Night glider and Galaxy

Other tidbits of information:

Well, I'm a 22 year old art student. My cat and me moved from Belgium to the Netherlands a little while ago. Hobbies include drawing, painting, cooking, toy collecting and playing video games (My favorite series is The legend of Zelda.)

Your winter holidays? Sinterklaas (Saint Nickolas- 6 december) and Christmas.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Beldarna on October 22, 2013, 06:53:31 PM
Favorite Color(s)? Blue, black and pink

Favorite Animal(s)? Cats, wolfs, unicorns and dragons.

Favorite MLP? G1 Twilight.

Other tidbits of information? I'm a 29 year old geek, I love fantasybooks. I'm living with my equally geeky boyfriend, his passion is videogames. We have three cats, live in a gorgeous too small and too expensive apartment almost downtown in my city. With too small I mean we have too much stuff for it not to feel cluttered no matter how we furnish. I work at a movietheathre so I'm kind of a nerd when it comes to film as well.

Your winter holiday? Christmas.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Loona on October 22, 2013, 06:54:59 PM
YAY! O have just been admitted!  :happy:

this is going to be my very first swap, so I am quite excited! :frolic: I'm already stalking everyone's questions, and I constantly find myself thinking about cards :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Aflame on October 22, 2013, 07:03:37 PM
Favorite Animal(s)?horses cats

Favorite MLP? apple jack/tornado

Other tidbits of information? i love xmas dinner !! though we have to shut the cats out when we eat as they would be all over us !!

Your winter holiday? watching movies and munching on xmas snacks !!!with the heater on

xaflamex
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: SweetScoops on October 22, 2013, 10:35:50 PM
Favorite Color(s)? For the holidays I prefer red and gold :)
Favorite Animal(s)? Cavalier king charles spaniels and unicorns.
Favorite MLP? SweetScoops ;) And Magic Star.
Other tidbits of information?
Your winter holiday? Christmas

I'll update this post more when I get home from work :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Eldarwen on October 22, 2013, 10:56:14 PM
This sounds so fun! :D

Favorite Color(s)?
Blue, black, purple. And silver, if it counts. I love everything shiny and glittery!  :biggrin:

Favorite Animal(s)?
Dogs, especially labradors.

Favorite MLP?
I love everything about G1, but my favorite pony is Pina Colada.

Other tidbits of information?

Hmm, im 23 years old and I live with my boyfriend and two labradors. Im studying to be vet's assistant, and I love it! Probably going to continue after that and study to be a vet myself.

Your winter holiday?
Christmas.

Envelopes?
Anything is fine with me, whatever works for you!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: tulagirl on October 22, 2013, 11:47:25 PM
I think this a fun idea.  I wanted to mention something we encountered in our postcard swap we did here on the arena a while back.  Please know that you have to be careful to allow 1/2 inch on the, right side and for sure bottom of your post card with no witing or stickers.  The reason for this is the po put a large sticker on the back of the card.  If any written address is in those zones it may never get delivered, because it may be covered up by the post office.   I got post cards with a sticker and stamps cover a side and the bottom of the address side of the card. Two of my post cards never got to the members so I had to resend.  Post cards are small and easily lost in the shuffle.  So Loa is right for everyone to be prepared for a missing card..especially with these small cards.  Also they go thru a sorting machine and one of my cards was weeks lated due to the postal code getting ripped off.  I just thought I would share this information.  We had lots of fun.  Have fun.
This is good advice. I think I may end up sending my postcards in envelopes, so I don't have to worry about the card being ruined.

I didn't want you guys to feel like you had to to send in an envelope that is going to cost you a whole lot more in postage than shipping the post card.  Even sending two post cards will cost less than shipping a card in an envelope to some places.  I just wanted to give you peeps from something I noticed was a bit of a problem for me with the long international addresses.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: AnnaPommes on October 23, 2013, 01:25:32 AM
my partners will probably get handdrawn cards, yay! :D

Favorite Color(s)? turqoise and orange

Favorite Animal(s)? leporidae (rabbits/bunnies) but also fat birds and cats. ;)

Favorite MLP? the lucky leaf/ leafy duo, blossomforth, hula hula (sailboat)

Other tidbits of information?
well, i am 25 (until 7th of december, hehe), study illustration and do a lot of crafting in my free time. i love working with fabric, clay, paint or hair (for ponies or wigs).
the arist loish (lois van baarle) is someone i really look up too, she is awesome!
i love rabbits, but cats are the best choice for a pet for me, sadly i canĀ“t keep any pets in the dormitority. (but we have plenty cats and rabbits running around here, yay!)
my favorite current projects are an short animation and to illustrate a midsummernights dream. whehh!
on the other hand i really have a thing for myths, yokai and zombies. As a teenager i was very deep into gaming, but i got barely time for that now. ;)
oh, an food is so awesome!!
i love baking and,.. eating, my boyfriend cooks really well! we are always interested in new recipes! When i hear from someone who comes from another country or just has been there for vacation, i always want to ask them for thier favorite food from there. (you got some?)



Your winter holiday?
we celebrate christmas as a come together with the family. This year, i will celebrate christmas with my boyfriend, his parents and thier cat. Because my mom and sister will go on vacation.
but i would love to recieve any kind of cards about the winter holiday!! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: UrocyonFox on October 23, 2013, 01:39:33 AM
eeee heee heeee!! This is gonna be so awesome! I sent in my request to join so I hope its alright if I submit this stuff here now...

Favorite Color(s)?
Gray, Black and white stripes, rainbow

Favorite Animal(s)?

Fox, Turtles, Snakes, Rats, Skunks, and Goldfish

Favorite MLP?
G1: Applejack, BBEs, Chief, Clipper, Fizzy, Flutterbye, Galaxy, Gingerbread, Gusty, Gypsy, Lightning, Lofty, Milky Way, Moonstone, Night Glider, Night Light, Salty, Shady, Skydancer, Skyflyer, Snowflake, Sugarberry, Sunburst, Tic-tac-toe, Twilight, Windwhistler

G2: Apple Pie, Miss Painter, Moon Shadow, Princess Crystal, Princess Twinkle Star, Tender Heart

G3: Applejack, Apple Spice, Autumn Skye, Candy Apple, Coconut Cream, Kiwi Tart, Minty, Moondancer, Pretty Pop, Silver Glow, WaterFire

G4: Apple Fritter, Apple Jack, Apple Star, Blossomforth, Braeburn, Chrysalis, Cloud Chaser, Crimson Gala, DJ Pon3, Feathermay, Flitter, Fluttershy, Luna, Lyra and BonBon together, Nightmare Moon, Peachy Sweet, Plum Sweet, Tealove, Thunderlane, Zecora

Ponysona: Sky-pin http://skypinpony.deviantart.com/art/Sky-Pin-Reference-Picture-353691109

Other tidbits of information?
 I will be drawing my post cards for my partners, I love drawing ponies for other people so I want to make sure they are pony themed, pony filled, and pony-tastic!

As far as likes I adore Zombies, goth-ish stuff, animals, and peppermints (they're just such a cute candy!)


Your winter holiday?

My hubby and I actually celebrate a Halloween Christmas. We put up a black Christmas tree decorated with skulls (I hunt so they're like deer skulls, fox skulls, bob cat skulls ect) we wrap everything in Halloween themed paper and pray our pumpkins don't rot. (Our tradition is we each select and buy a pumpkin the day AFTER Halloween. We try to choose pumpkins that look the same size. We then keep them on our porch and see who's pumpkin lasts the longest. Last year we had a really warm December so the pumpkins only ended up lasting till about April, but other times they go as long as July and August. We don't carve them so the first pumpkin that rots with an opening is the looser.) So December we try to judge our pumpkins and root for them! >.> Typing it up I feel kinda weird.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 23, 2013, 01:50:44 AM
Woo I'm in :frolic:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 23, 2013, 01:55:56 AM
Woo I'm in :frolic:
Me too! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 23, 2013, 02:14:11 AM
I don't think that's weird at all UrocyonFox :) I think it's neat that you and your husband have cute little traditions that are outside of the traditional box :) We wanted a black Christmas tree last year, but stores just sell out so quick lol.

I'm in too :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Sandra on October 23, 2013, 02:41:35 AM
Oooh, I'm on the fence about this one. I'm not quite sure where to find some interesting postcards other than online (which I try to avoid unless it's for ponies.) But it sounds like so much fun. Oh, decisions decisions!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: xeevee on October 23, 2013, 04:08:54 AM
Favorite Color(s)? I love dark purple and silver. 

Favorite Animal(s)?  Red Pandas and Sun Bears

Favorite MLP?   G1 Baby Pony and Twinkler. I also have an AJ army and a smaller Rainbow Dash army

Other tidbits of information?  I am a married mother of 2 with a zoology degree.  I am from Australia and currently travelling around the world a bit.   As well as ponies I love Doctor Who, True Blood, Game of Thrones, Comics (particularly Marvel, but I try not to discriminate) and well I could probably go on forever.  :P
 
Your winter holiday?  I celebrate a very secular Christmas.  This year we are adopting Hanukkah celebrations as well as my son quite likes them.

***
Other questions

Postcard in envelope or not:I don't care either way.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 23, 2013, 05:09:42 AM
Woo I'm in :frolic:
Me too! :D
Teehee yeah! :hifive:

Lol, seems a lot of us are joining all the swaps. :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: ringwraith10 on October 23, 2013, 05:20:55 AM
Favorite Color(s)? Green!, blue, purple, black, grey, silver. I pretty much like all the cool colors and dislike the warm colors.

Favorite Animal(s)? I love almost all animals, especially mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Favorite MLP? G1: Gusty and Fizzy are my top favorites, but I have many others that I love, as well! G3: Wisteria and Piccolo G4: Rainbow Dash

Other tidbits of information? Hmm... I love video games! I mostly play J-RPGs and western RPGs. I also frequently attend conventions and have been known to sew costumes, though I haven't made a good one since 2010. I guess you could find out pretty much anything you need to know by visiting my Livejournal (which I, sadly, have been a member of since 2004 but have recently been neglecting): http://ringwraith10.livejournal.com/profile

Your winter holiday? Christmas, but I would welcome any holiday themed card. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: UrocyonFox on October 23, 2013, 07:06:34 AM
Got a question, the cards we make are they to celebrate how we celebrate or how OTHERS celebrate? Like since I celebrate with a Halloween Christmas can I make all 5 of mine Halloween Christmas-y? Or do I need to wait and make one of different holidays?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 23, 2013, 07:10:10 AM
Got a question, the cards we make are they to celebrate how we celebrate or how OTHERS celebrate? Like since I celebrate with a Halloween Christmas can I make all 5 of mine Halloween Christmas-y? Or do I need to wait and make one of different holidays?
I'm sure Kiwi will have a good answer for this. I know in the rules and stuff it says to be open to religious stuff and different types of cards ect. I would assume as long as it has a Christmas type theme it would be acceptable, but I'm not for sure on that. I know last year I received a lot of cards that were either maybe one type of card sent to everyone (I did that) or ones people kinda created to each person. I think that's up to you.

I'm kinda confused you celebrate Halloween on Christmas?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 23, 2013, 07:15:58 AM
Yeah as I understand it, you can make whatever theme of card you want.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Pandora on October 23, 2013, 09:09:31 AM
I just sent in my info so hopefully I'll be approved.  This will be my first swap of any sort!


Favorite Color(s)? --Green (most shades except really yucky brown-ish ones), turquoise, purple, and darker shades of pink.

Favorite Animal(s)? --Wolves are my main favorite, but I also love tigers (especially white ones)

Favorite MLP? --G4 Rainbow Dash, G1 Gypsy, G3 Anchors Away

Other tidbits of information?--  I'm 26, I have a 4 year old daughter who also loves MLP, I'm definitely into Harry Potter, Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, and Supernatural.  I love oceans and lightening storms.  I'm not very creative so wish me luck! lol

Your winter holiday?--  I celebrate Christmas, but I would welcome any card you'd like to send me.   :good:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Radha on October 23, 2013, 09:43:11 AM
 I'm in like Flynn  :silly:

   It's my first swap too- maybe we could get people to post samples of past year's cards to get the creative juices flowing?  I have some ideas but would also like to see what others have done!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Navi on October 23, 2013, 09:52:51 AM
I'm in like Flynn  :silly:

   It's my first swap too- maybe we could get people to post samples of past year's cards to get the creative juices flowing?  I have some ideas but would also like to see what others have done!

Yeah! I love this idea. It's my first swap too :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 10:34:50 AM
Got a question, the cards we make are they to celebrate how we celebrate or how OTHERS celebrate? Like since I celebrate with a Halloween Christmas can I make all 5 of mine Halloween Christmas-y? Or do I need to wait and make one of different holidays?

You can do whatever you like! :D

I'm in like Flynn  :silly:

   It's my first swap too- maybe we could get people to post samples of past year's cards to get the creative juices flowing?  I have some ideas but would also like to see what others have done!

Here's last year's swap thread - there should be some pics in there somewhere :)
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,313169.0.html
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: DerbyGirl on October 23, 2013, 11:38:49 AM
Sent in my form, this should be fun! I'll have to find a template or something, so I can send handmade cards. I don't have the equipment to just print some off the computer and go that route xD

If there's any questions you all are answering, I shall do my best to search through this thread and answer them xD
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: wyndstar on October 23, 2013, 04:10:33 PM
Hey! i generally lurk around but i'd love to get more active on this forum! so i've submitted my app and look forward to getting to know some of you better :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Arokiss on October 24, 2013, 01:22:08 AM
Hi all,

I'd also like to join, I just submitted my information.

Here's some info about me:

Favorite Color(s)?
Pink, yellow, orange

Favorite Animal(s)?
Horses, cats, snails

Favorite MLP?
Sparkler and Dancing Butterflies

Other tidbits of information?
I'm 30 years old, I live in The Netherlands. My boyfriend and I bought a house in April, so this will be our first Christmas together. I hope he lets me put a Christmas pony and perhaps a Christmas Barbie under the tree ^_^

Your winter holiday?
I like Christmas a lot, the whole atmosphere.

I still have the cards from earlier swaps, from 2004 and 2009. I met my boyfriend in 2010, so he got most of my attention, and my MLP a bit less, but since we're living together, I'm collecting more actively.

*JM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: UrocyonFox on October 24, 2013, 01:39:58 AM
Got a question, the cards we make are they to celebrate how we celebrate or how OTHERS celebrate? Like since I celebrate with a Halloween Christmas can I make all 5 of mine Halloween Christmas-y? Or do I need to wait and make one of different holidays?
I'm sure Kiwi will have a good answer for this. I know in the rules and stuff it says to be open to religious stuff and different types of cards ect. I would assume as long as it has a Christmas type theme it would be acceptable, but I'm not for sure on that. I know last year I received a lot of cards that were either maybe one type of card sent to everyone (I did that) or ones people kinda created to each person. I think that's up to you.

I'm kinda confused you celebrate Halloween on Christmas?

We celebrate a combination. We decorate during Halloween and leave it up until Christmas. We look at it as one long Holiday.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: girlyponce on October 24, 2013, 07:32:04 AM
Hopefully I get in this year too :)

Favorite Color(s)?
Green, Purple & Silver

Favorite Animal(s)?
Cats, Rabbits & Chameleons!

Favorite MLP?
G1: Ice Crystal, Seashell, Bubbles
G2: Silver Swirl
G3: Rainbow Dash, Anchors Away
G4: Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Dewdrop Dazzle

Other tidbits of information?
Hm.... I can't think of anything right now! (Maybe I'll update this space later...)

Your winter holiday?
Chrismukkahtice. My father celebrates the Solstice, my mother celebrates Christmas & I usually celebrate Hanukkah.  ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: NovelNerd on October 24, 2013, 09:59:50 AM
Got a question, the cards we make are they to celebrate how we celebrate or how OTHERS celebrate? Like since I celebrate with a Halloween Christmas can I make all 5 of mine Halloween Christmas-y? Or do I need to wait and make one of different holidays?
I'm sure Kiwi will have a good answer for this. I know in the rules and stuff it says to be open to religious stuff and different types of cards ect. I would assume as long as it has a Christmas type theme it would be acceptable, but I'm not for sure on that. I know last year I received a lot of cards that were either maybe one type of card sent to everyone (I did that) or ones people kinda created to each person. I think that's up to you.

I'm kinda confused you celebrate Halloween on Christmas?

We celebrate a combination. We decorate during Halloween and leave it up until Christmas. We look at it as one long Holiday.

Lol that's def interesting. I have too many Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations to combine. Man I got four trees. :lookround:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on October 24, 2013, 03:49:59 PM
Looking forward to this swap again but I think I will use envelopes as well... there isn't a postage difference for me and I wouldn't want the art to be ruined.  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: pandabear_chan on October 24, 2013, 06:16:10 PM
It's my first card swap this year and I'm excited about it. Sent in my application form too.

Favorite Color(s)?

Feel free to use whatever color you want to use and whatever fits in your concept. For me, not the single color but the combo is important. I love colorful things, pastels as well as neon colors or monochromatic topics.

Favorite Animal(s)?

Giant panda surely but pretty much all animals except the strange ones. But all mammals, fish, birds, insects etc.

Favorite MLP?

I truly like all G1 generation ponies with So Soft Bangles at the very top. I dislike G2 and everything after G3. G3 will be used only for customs but I don't collect them.

Other tidbits of information?

If you like to see me really happy, let your creation flow as wide as you wish.

I prefer self- made / self-drawn things instead of bought things (if you aren't creative, don't be sad, creativity doesn't mean to paint only, if you're a genius at the computer, you are highly recommended to use it or if you find a very cute or funny card you can surely buy)

You can use any kind of material but secure it on the card or use a protection foil or film.

I prefer the cards to be sent in an envelope if possible to prevent it from damage but I don't want to give any restrictions on the design. I just want to give you the information that german post office men are usually very rude and hectic.

Your winter holiday?

Christmas and New Years Day
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Radha on October 24, 2013, 08:20:50 PM
Got a question, the cards we make are they to celebrate how we celebrate or how OTHERS celebrate? Like since I celebrate with a Halloween Christmas can I make all 5 of mine Halloween Christmas-y? Or do I need to wait and make one of different holidays?

You can do whatever you like! :D

I'm in like Flynn  :silly:

   It's my first swap too- maybe we could get people to post samples of past year's cards to get the creative juices flowing?  I have some ideas but would also like to see what others have done!

Here's last year's swap thread - there should be some pics in there somewhere :)
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,313169.0.html

  Thanks, Kiwi!  I had to go back a few pages in the thread but I did find some pics.  It was fun to see who joined last year, and how long it takes some mail to travel!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 25, 2013, 12:08:08 AM
Yeah, I don't mind sending in an envelope. It'd just be the cost of a stamp for the most part. And it'd make sure they're protected.

So excited to see who I get to make cards for! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: WildBlue on October 25, 2013, 12:09:07 AM
Hello everyone! I decided to join in on this postcard swap. I've never sent a postcard before! Sounds like fun to be had! :D
Plus, I always see vintage unused postcards at the thrift store and always wanted to get them because some are just so pretty!

Favorite Color(s)? I like all colors, but my favorites are blue, green and yellow combo

Favorite Animal(s)? I love all creatures!!! :D

Favorite MLP? I like all gens, but especially any baby, rainbow/space/sky themed

Other tidbits of information? I am easy going and not picky at all! I do like learning about things, place ext. I have not known about before.

Your winter holiday? I dont have a specific winter holiday.

Envelope?: I will leave that choice to you! Either is fine with me :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: DerbyGirl on October 25, 2013, 01:37:53 AM
Favorite Color(s)? Blue, brown, green :)

Favorite Animal(s)? Horses, goats, guinea birds, donkeys

Favorite MLP? G4 and G1 are my personal preference, any gen is OK though!

Other tidbits of information? I'd love to see hand drawn or store bought, it's just fun enough to get a card in the mail!

:muffin: Pony Hooves is my favorite pony.

And I have an obsession with TY Beanie Babies and appaloosas.

OOH! And please make sure you use postage stamps. I collect postage stamps, so will be just excited about the stamps as the card itself.

Your winter holiday?

Christmas, but am open to anything. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Arianna on October 25, 2013, 03:42:41 AM
Of course I wish to join!!! :D

Favorite Color(s)?  Purple, Blue, Red ~ I really have an affinity for a nice balanced lavender right now.

Favorite Animal(s)?  Horses.  I do have a cat, and am getting fish, so...  I love all animals. ^_^

Favorite MLP?  I really don't have a favorite.  I like them all! ^_^

Other tidbits of information?  Nothing that I can think of.  It's a gift, so I'm not too picky. :)

Your winter holiday?  Yule.  (Season's Greetings or Happy Holidays, though I am not going to be offended by receiving a Merry Christmas greeting.  I am not Christian, but I have family who are, so...  I celebrate. :) )
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Loona on October 25, 2013, 03:54:57 AM
I can see that the idea of sending the postcards in an envelope seems more safe for many of us, but, on the other hand, I can also see there are a lot of people who are just equally thrilled about the stamps on the card as about the cards themselves, and I'm starting to be a little torn between whether to send the cards in an envelope or not (for me it would cost the same, we don't have a difference, so I'm OK with both options). while on one hand I would be happy to know the card is more protected if sent in an envelope, on the other hand, if I send it in an envelope, it won't come with an address and a stamp on it, and will feel a little half filled/half empty for a postcard.

may I request the participants, if they also find this useful to indicate, and if it isn't too much pain in the bum, to indicate which option they would perfer?

I, for one would prefer the postcards without envelopes, because I think the stamps and other "signs of travel" add a lot them (plus, I also love stamps) ^.^ but of course I will understand and will be happy to receive them in an envelope as well, if someone finds this to be a safer way of sending.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Katgyrl on October 25, 2013, 12:17:09 PM
I personally would prefer postcards in envelopes, because I tear off the stamp and give it to my brother who collects stamps and I would feel bad tearing a part out of the postcard. But I am fine with receiving them either way. I'm making my own postcards, so I will probably send them in an envelope so they don't get snagged by the post office and something get torn off, but I could probably figure out something for those who really like postcards without envelopes.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Sandra on October 25, 2013, 05:10:57 PM
After thinking about whether or not to join, I've decided to send in my form! This seems like a lot of fun and I always love receiving mail. Here are the answers to my questions, if I get accepted into the swap. :3

Favorite Color(s)?
Gray is my favorite color, but I also like gold, silver, beiges, natural greens, plum, Christmas colors... I also like pastels. I like many colors but I don't like super bright colors.

Favorite Animal(s)?
Unicorns/ponies/horses, octopuses, okapis, polar bears are among my favorites.

Favorite MLP?
My favorites are Fizzy, Sparkler, and Galaxy. I also like G4 Rarity. I'm a huuuuge fan of unicorns.

Other tidbits of information?
Well, my name is Sandra. I'm 22 years old. I'm currently a student studying Secondary Education with a concentration in History. I'm a huge history fan, and I love anything antique or vintage especially when it's elegant. When I'm not being a total nerd, I enjoy shopping. I like to read as well (mostly historical novels.) Winter is probably my favorite time of year, since I really enjoy cold weather, snow, scarves, boots, and eating lots of yummy winter goodies, not to mention drinking hot cocoa! I was born in Poland but immigrated to the States when I was less than a year old. I still speak, read, and write Polish fluently since the rest of my family still lives there other than my mom and dad. We're actually the only ones in our family that live in the US, so I do miss everyone a lot and wish I could visit more often. I'm currently saving up money so that I can backpack throughout Europe and parts of Asia once I graduate from university. I'd love to visit historical sites and castles. Some destinations I plan to visit are Paris, London, Munich, Istanbul, and my home city of Krakow. I'm a HUGE fan of the German National Football team and my favorite club team is Bayern Munich. :heart: It's really about the only sports team I watch on a regular basis. I don't really keep up with any American sports teams. XD

Your winter holiday?
Christmas. It also happens to be my favorite holiday of the year!

Postcard in envelope?
I don't mind either way, but I wouldn't want your postcard to get ruined, so I'm leaning more towards the envelope route. I'm fine with whatever you choose to do, though. I also love stamps, especially international ones!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: candiedapples on October 26, 2013, 12:41:10 PM
This will be my first swap. I love the idea of getting fun postcards in the mail! I leave it up to my partners whether or not the cards are sent with or without envelopes.
Handmade or store-bought is fine with me!
Favorite color(s): blue, red, white, and green are nice for winter, but I love all colors! Yellow and purple are a fave color combo too.

Favorite animal(s): dragons, unicorns, narwhals, dinosaurs, pandas, and giraffes, but I love all animals!

Favorite MLP: mainly I like G1, G3, and G4, but all ponies are cool!
G1: Rainbow and TAF

G3: Autumn Skye, Tropical Surprise, art and SDCC ponies!

G4: Rarity, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle, Luna, Celestia, Granny Smith, Dr. Whooves, Sunny Rays

Other tidbits of information: I'm 30 years old and live in the US. Recently I moved from California to Texas to take a nursing job. I love reading, especially comics, fantasy, and sci-fi. I also like children's and YA fiction. I also like cartoons, Star Wars and Star Trek a lot

Your winter holiday? Christmas, but I'd be happy with any holiday card, or even just general wintry ones :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: fireglides on October 26, 2013, 01:21:28 PM
This sounds fun! I haven't done a card swap yet. :)

Favorite Color(s)? Pink & Red

Favorite Animal(s)? Scottie Dogs! I also like ocean themes and animals. Especially seahorses.

Favorite MLP? The Valentine theme ones. The Winter theme ones would be fun and appropriate for this time of year also! Especially Velvet Bow.

Other tidbits of information? I like sparkly/shiny cards best. :)
My favorite Xmas themes are gingerbread men and snowmen.

Your winter holiday? Xmas! Regular wintery/holiday cards are fine for me, too.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 26, 2013, 10:17:06 PM
Postcard in envelope?
Whatever is better for you partner. I wouldn't want your postcard to get ruined, however I do love the stamps, so I'm not bothered either way. I know some members have mentioned that their is a price difference, however in Canada there doesn't seem to be :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: WildBlue on October 26, 2013, 11:55:08 PM
Should we all add in our posts about envelopes or not?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: wiccanpony1 on October 27, 2013, 01:28:03 AM
Postcard in envelope?
I dont mind if its safe enough to send without a envelope then go for it but if you dont think it will arrive it one piece or scared it will get damaged than by all means send it in a envelope xx
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: sosoftbuttons on October 27, 2013, 01:52:56 AM
ooooh, pick me!! pick mee!!! :P

Favorite Color(s)?  purple & silver are my absolute fave colors, but any other bright color will be fine :) 

Favorite Animal(s)?  horses (especially arab's), budgies, parrots, wolves,

Favorite MLP?  oooh G1 nirvana :P  don't get me wrong here, medley is my fave pony but I love all G1, with anything nirvana being my absolute addiction!

Other tidbits of information?   please: nothing with cats on, my mum doesn't like them and as I stil live at home she'll see the card ;)  I love the great outdoors and exploring old ruins, I also like learning the history of places.  i'm 36 and have an obsession with knight rider (the original 80's series, not the modern re-done version) but other than that, feel free to use your imagination, it will be nice to receive any sort of card  :)

Your winter holiday?  Christmas (that's if i'm lucky to get time off over the holidays, horses are a fulltime/full year commitment, lol)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: Mkia on October 27, 2013, 01:58:12 AM
I can't wait to get started on these!! :] As for envelopes vs no envelope...I'm leaning toward sending mine in an envelope just to protect them, but I don't mind either way for the ones I receive!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on October 27, 2013, 09:08:25 AM
I can't wait to get started on these!! :]

Me too!  *bounces* I know I'll come up with something great once I start sketching!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013
Post by: nessy_86 on October 27, 2013, 09:21:28 AM
Yay I'm in!!

Favorite Color(s)? Blue, Pink

Favorite Animal(s)? Cats, Dogs, Rats

Favorite MLP? I love them all, but G1 is probably my favorite. As far as specific pony I don't have one!

Other tidbits of information? I love reindeer and snowmen if that helps with the postcard shopping. I really love everything about the holidays-- I'm from Minnesota originally so I love snow! I also have 1 dog, 5 cats, and 8 rats currently. I'm married and there are no little ones running around the house (yet) even though people swear I have kids due to the amout of ponies/care bears that are in my house.

Your winter holiday? Christmas!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: tulagirl on October 27, 2013, 12:28:13 PM
Postcard in envelope?
Whatever is better for you partner. I wouldn't want your postcard to get ruined, however I do love the stamps, so I'm not bothered either way. I know some members have mentioned that their is a price difference, however in Canada there doesn't seem to be :)

Yea I just noticed that they must have changed this with the postal changes in the USA.  A year or two ago we had a different post card rate from the first class envelope rate, but it appears that is not the case anymore.  So that is wonderful news!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Mkia on October 27, 2013, 12:36:37 PM
Postcard in envelope?
Whatever is better for you partner. I wouldn't want your postcard to get ruined, however I do love the stamps, so I'm not bothered either way. I know some members have mentioned that their is a price difference, however in Canada there doesn't seem to be :)

Yea I just noticed that they must have changed this with the postal changes in the USA.  A year or two ago we had a different post card rate from the first class envelope rate, but it appears that is not the case anymore.  So that is wonderful news!!
Yeah, I think it's just a Forever stamp lol. At least that's what I'll use for domestic anyhow.

Hey did anyone hear they are making Harry Potter forever stamps this year!!! They're supposed to be out in November. I want like 685419819519 of them!
http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/show/7328
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 27, 2013, 12:39:28 PM
Alright I'm inclined to ask, even though I'm pretty sure that this is a stupid question: What's a forever stamp?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Mkia on October 27, 2013, 12:42:48 PM
Alright I'm inclined to ask, even though I'm pretty sure that this is a stupid question: What's a forever stamp?
Ohh that's not a dumb question :]. Forever stamps are USPS stamps that can be used to ship things like letters, cards, and other things in small envelopes no matter what the postal rate is. So for example, a forever stamp costs $0.46 today, but if they up it to $0.50 next year, I can still use my $0.46 forever stamps and not have to pay extra. Does that make sense?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 27, 2013, 12:44:30 PM
Thank you :blush: I kinda thought that might've been what "forever stamp" meant, but I wasn't sure. I appreciate you letting me know :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Emberfly on October 27, 2013, 01:08:37 PM
Ok, finally got my questionaire done.  I'm super excited to join this swap and was so disappointed when I didn't qualify last year.  But here I am now!

Favorite Color(s)?
I like many colours.  If I had to choose, I'd say pale pink and green would have to be my favourites but it really depends on what itā€™s for .  I also love white.  It may be easier just to say that I donā€™t care for orange or brown or any other dull earthy tones in general.

Favorite Animal(s)?
Faves would be bunnies and otters and horses.  But I really love most animals that arenā€™t bugs.

Favorite MLP?
G1 ā€“ Glory, Firefly, Moonstone, Moondancer (ok pretty much all of the Year 2 ponies)
G4 ā€“ Princess Celestia, Pinkie Pie, Dr. Whooves and Snowflake

Other tidbits of information?
Iā€™m a teacher and love sci-fi, especially Star Trek, my fave is the original series) and Dr. Who.
I love getting scenic postcards from other places so that I can see what itā€™s like there.  I also love when theyā€™ve been mailed and the stamps and the post marks from other places.  It makes them a little more special when they reflect that city, or area or country.  I do understand if you make a wonderful postcard and want to protect it in an envelope, then for sure, use the envelope, it'll still have the post marks.  If you're handmaking your card, have fun and just make me something that you think is special, it'll make me very happy.

Your winter holiday?
Christmas.  I donā€™t mind if people share their holiday with me also.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: tikibirds on October 27, 2013, 01:53:51 PM
Someplace I have blank do-it-yourself postards I bough from a craft shop...
*sends PM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Mkia on October 27, 2013, 01:57:31 PM
Someplace I have blank do-it-yourself postards I bough from a craft shop...
*sends PM*
Neat!! Those would be perfect!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: tikibirds on October 27, 2013, 02:03:46 PM
Now if only I could find them.... :cry:

also besides shutterfly - there is also zazzle.com and they seem to have tons of predesigned holiday postcards. Prices seem to be about $1 per card with no minimum order. I think thats also the same site that I used a picture of my dog to make real postage stamps a few years back
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: AnnaPommes on October 27, 2013, 04:27:21 PM
zazzle is a very good hint, thank you!
i personally do not collect stamps,  so enverlope or no enverlope is fine. but iĀ“ll try to send in enverlopes myself, depending of the card would be water resistant. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Aienhime on October 27, 2013, 05:05:50 PM
Woohoo I'm in! My first swap, too! ^.^

Favorite Color(s)?
Pink, Turquoise, white

Favorite Animal(s)?
Cats, guinea pigs, killer whales (though not in captivity ^^)

Favorite MLP?
gen2 Twinkle Star and princess Golden Dream, gen1 baby Quackers and gen4 Trixie

Other tidbits of information?
I'm an editor and I love writing! I've written a loooong gen2 fanfic (see my sig :) ) and I currently write short fantasy stories. I also collect Pullip and I love photography, and I often combine those two hobbies.
As for cards, I really don't mind what card you send me! I'm always interested in others and other cultures so just send me a card you want to send!

Your winter holiday?
Technically Christmas, but I'd love to get cards from other holidays as well!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: wyndstar on October 27, 2013, 05:19:18 PM
yay i'm in! :)

Favorite Color(s)? blue, green, and purple

Favorite Animal(s)? i don't really have a favourite (i love all animals!) but i tend to favour foxes, turtles, owls, and penguins/polar bears

Favorite MLP? Gusty! also from G1 i like Medley, firefly, gingerbread, masquerade, and mimic) From g4 I like Rainbow Dash, noteworthy, royal riff, dj pon3, and fluttershy.

Other tidbits of information? I'm 33, female, single, no kids (i'm still a kid haha). I love all things crafty such as card-making, scrapbooking, cross-stitch, beading and chainmaille jewelry. i actually have an etsy store for my chainmaille jewelry.

Your winter holiday? um i guess i still call it christmas though for the last few years i've been making cards saying 'seasons greetings'. i'm not religious but i love the spirit of christmas in the giving to others and quality family time.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Arokiss on October 27, 2013, 06:43:17 PM
I'm in too!

I don't really collect stamps, but I love to see them from other countries. They're really tiny works of art sometimes!

And I like seeing everyone's hand writing. We don't get to see that on a forum.

*JM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: WildBlue on October 27, 2013, 10:57:09 PM
Oh yeah, seeing the hand writing will be interesting! Everyone writes different, so that should be neat! There have been some good ideas here. I'm not sure if I will make a postcard.... I've kinda had the idea in my head to find some vintage ones from my area. But making them sounds like a lot of fun too!!  ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: AnnaPommes on October 27, 2013, 11:00:31 PM
handwriting is cool!
would people prefer drawn cards or fancy bought cards? iĀ“ve seen very special cards from other countires, which are awesome! or would you prefer something more personal?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 27, 2013, 11:07:23 PM
Store Bought vs Hand Made
I will be happy either way. It's honestly up to my partner whether they choose to make beautiful handmade postcards or if they decide to go the with lovely store bought ones :)
I will probably go with store bought, maybe vintage styled cards, not sure yet though. I'm all for being creative and letting artistic talent shine :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: UrocyonFox on October 27, 2013, 11:52:23 PM
eeeewwwww! My apologies in advance partners, my handwriting is horrible. Its like my second grade teacher said "kitty you have such great hand writing" so I just stopped there and never progressed.... spellings about the same too lol.

I got templates for regular post cards and I don't know if they have envelopes that size.....

As far as hand made or store bought I would love handmade cards (mine will be hand made) however I would appericiate store bought as well. I'm not going to be "oh no what a jerk to give me a nice gift that was store bought" ha ha especially for the holidays!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Eldarwen on October 27, 2013, 11:57:46 PM
I really dont have the skill for hand made postcards.. Trust me, I gave it a try last week. It looked like something a 3 year old could have done.  >_< What a waste of materials. Same goes with my handwriting! I will give it a new try later, but if that doesnt work out, I will have to go with store bought.  :lol:

About envelopes.. I really dont mind. There will be stamps anyway, the only difference is if its on the envelope or the card. I would prefer to send mine in a envelope though. I've seen so many ruined postcards over the years.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Radha on October 28, 2013, 08:04:39 AM
  I think I'll leave the envelope/no envelope question either up to my partner, or depending on the card itself (if it needs protecting or not).

  I don't personally care either way, but if you spend lots of time making a beautiful hand made card, feel free to protect it!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Salli on October 28, 2013, 09:22:29 AM
I LOVED this swap last year!! I am so in :)

Favorite Color(s)? Ivory, dark red

Favorite Animal(s)? Horses, reindeer, foxes

Favorite MLP? Luna!, Gusty, Tex, Rarity

Other tidbits of information? Ummm, I like stuff... ;)

Your winter holiday? I celebrate Christmas, but I also LOVE wintry scenes as we don't get snow here :(

I had so much fun drawing cards last year. I am likely to draw you one if I know your favorite pony :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: SourdoughStomper on October 28, 2013, 10:11:33 AM
:wonder: hmmm....should Stomper get in on this?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: tikibirds on October 28, 2013, 11:28:20 AM
yes, yes you should  ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: ~breezie~ on October 28, 2013, 10:30:33 PM
Love xmas card swaps
Sent my application form fast.

Favorite Color(s)? Xmas colors, red, green, blue , silver

Favorite Animal(s)? Bunny, horse, dog, birds............. (love all animals )

Favorite MLP? Appeljack , star catcher

Other tidbits of information? Love glitter, rainbows, fairy`s and of course unicorns and pegasus.

Your winter holiday? Xmas  and New Years Day
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Katgyrl on October 29, 2013, 01:15:22 PM
I don't mind either handmade or store bought. It's just fun getting holiday mail!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: feytje on October 30, 2013, 04:32:27 AM
this is a lovely swap, and I'm happy to join

Favorite Color(s)? yellow. silver. black and white (and for christmas red and green)

Favorite Animal(s)? Horses (especialy Norwegian fjord horses), Cats

Favorite MLP? G1 France Blossom

Other tidbits of information? I really love Snow , Snow is the nice thing of the winter season

Your winter holiday? Santa's Christmas and new year
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: tikibirds on October 30, 2013, 05:51:25 AM
Do i post this now??

Favorite Color(s)? red/green, silver/gold, white/blue

Favorite Animal(s)? dog, fox, horse, betta fish, chinchilla

Favorite MLP? G1 - love petal, gusty, blue bell G4 - rairty and dr whooves

Other tidbits of information? I like winter scenes, pokemon, fish (I have several bettas, plecos and aquatic snails) and I like to watch anime. Yeah, I never really grew up

Your winter holiday? christmas but I am not really into the religious part of it...ironic, no?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: ValhallaLilly on October 30, 2013, 07:16:15 AM
I'm excited for this! I wasn't able to join last year so yay mail for meeeee!

Prefacing these with if any of this stresses you out please disregard I'm not picky!!
Favorite Color(s)? purple and yellow

Favorite Animal(s)? hedgehogs!

Favorite MLP? uh G1? I think that's what it means

Other tidbits of information? again not picky

Your winter holiday? Christmas
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: ArenaHunt on October 30, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
Wow 43 so far! There's someone I'm waiting on their secret word from.... they've read my PM but no response - sadly if they don't respond they won't be in the swap. :huh:

Still a day left to sign up - I wonder if we'll get to 50! We've broken last year's number, but haven't reached my record yet (64 participants one year).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Arianna on October 30, 2013, 11:28:10 AM
Wow 43 so far! There's someone I'm waiting on their secret word from.... they've read my PM but no response - sadly if they don't respond they won't be in the swap. :huh:

Still a day left to sign up - I wonder if we'll get to 50! We've broken last year's number, but haven't reached my record yet (64 participants one year).

Since we have a lot of participants this year, will we be able to send more cards out to more people?  In other words, if we do get 50 people: 5 groups of 10 people?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: fireglides on October 30, 2013, 11:43:26 AM
Wow! That's a lot of sign ups. Definitely the biggest swap I've been in! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Arokiss on October 30, 2013, 06:48:25 PM
I wouldn't mind sending cards to more people... So many nice cards to buy and send!

*JM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: ~breezie~ on October 30, 2013, 08:01:59 PM
can't wait to get started !!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 30, 2013, 08:53:23 PM
I also wouldn't mind sending cards to more people, we shall wait and see what they decide to do. I really can't wait to get started either :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Kiwi on October 30, 2013, 09:17:08 PM
Nope, the groups will stay at 5 cards.

Year after year I have to chase a majority of participants to find out if they received their last few cards. It seems after about 6 or 7 they just ignore me and the swap. And I get countless responses of "oh, I think I got all 10 but I can't remember now". I am tired of chasing everyone. If people don't tell me they have received their cards - I don't know if I can clear the senders from the swap. That is not fair to anyone. 5 is a much more manageable number for everyone.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 30, 2013, 09:55:41 PM
That's quite understandable Kiwi :) It's too bad that people need to be chased down, oh well. Hopefully with this group it wont be a issue :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Catlein on October 31, 2013, 02:26:58 AM
Woo! So excited for a postcard swap! :D

I do have one question though. Do the postcards have to be holiday themed?

************************************************************************

Favorite Color(s)? Purple/Red

Favorite Animal(s)? Cats! (Particularly black ones)

Favorite MLP? Is all of them an appropriate answer? I have a great fondness for G4 Twilight Sparkle and Rarity, and G2 Silver Swirl (I like unicorns!)

Other tidbits of information? I actually collect postcards, so I'm happy with anything anyone sends out, be it holiday related or not! I'm also a masters student in law, so this will be a nice cheer-up project during the bleaker parts of the semester :) And I collect and blog about books in my spare time.

Your winter holiday? Reading break! (Well, actually Christmas, but by the end of December, all I care about is sleeping :D)

And as for envelope or no, I don't care. I like postcards no matter what they look like!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: UrocyonFox on October 31, 2013, 04:35:56 AM
Nope, the groups will stay at 5 cards.

Year after year I have to chase a majority of participants to find out if they received their last few cards. It seems after about 6 or 7 they just ignore me and the swap. And I get countless responses of "oh, I think I got all 10 but I can't remember now". I am tired of chasing everyone. If people don't tell me they have received their cards - I don't know if I can clear the senders from the swap. That is not fair to anyone. 5 is a much more manageable number for everyone.

I can totally see where you're coming from. More cards sounds awesome to those getting cards but more stressful for those trying to chase them down and make sure they all go out!

If anyone wants to do more art stuff than the 5 I'd totally be down with like a private swap (ATC, post cards, ect) or two.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: ValhallaLilly on October 31, 2013, 08:04:42 AM
Oh good  :blush: I was gonna get overwhelmed if it was more than five cards. I don't get that much mail anyway so I'm happy with the five!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -&gt; 5 days left for sign-ups
Post by: Kiwi on October 31, 2013, 08:14:10 AM

Woo! So excited for a postcard swap! :D

I do have one question though. Do the postcards have to be holiday themed?


Nope! You can do anything you like :) (within reason -I wouldn't suggest birthday cards lol ;) )


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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: tikibirds on October 31, 2013, 09:41:20 PM
I like 5. I did this one before and I have no idea if my cards were ever rececived. I do remember getting one from Poland in like the middle of april.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: Salli on November 01, 2013, 04:48:52 AM
I am in! Sweet!!! I want to send more cards too, but I think I will ask a bunch of my pony friends on here if they just want to swap cards privately :) Less headache for all :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: Arianna on November 01, 2013, 05:06:52 AM
Nope, the groups will stay at 5 cards.

Year after year I have to chase a majority of participants to find out if they received their last few cards. It seems after about 6 or 7 they just ignore me and the swap. And I get countless responses of "oh, I think I got all 10 but I can't remember now". I am tired of chasing everyone. If people don't tell me they have received their cards - I don't know if I can clear the senders from the swap. That is not fair to anyone. 5 is a much more manageable number for everyone.

No problem.  It will probably be cheaper, too - at least for me, with my plans for handmade cards.

If anything happens and you wish someone to cover for someone else, please keep me in mind!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: Katgyrl on November 01, 2013, 12:00:25 PM
I am in! Sweet!!! I want to send more cards too, but I think I will ask a bunch of my pony friends on here if they just want to swap cards privately :) Less headache for all :D

Good idea Salli! We should do another NW address swap for cards!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: WildBlue on November 01, 2013, 09:58:13 PM
I am starting to get a bit excited about making postcards I think.
I was checking out how it could be done - walmart prints postcards at their photocenter! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 02, 2013, 03:48:13 AM
Can't wait to receive my list of recipients!  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: ringwraith10 on November 02, 2013, 05:08:54 AM
Can't wait to receive my list of recipients!  :)
Ditto! I'm excited!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: Arianna on November 02, 2013, 07:08:28 AM
Can't wait to receive my list of recipients!  :)
Ditto! I'm excited!

Same!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: tikibirds on November 02, 2013, 07:51:56 AM
I wanna make my own but I cant find the blank postcards I had  :cry:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: SweetScoops on November 02, 2013, 09:35:20 AM
Wow, this thread is just running forward, I've missed so many pages to read XD Anyways; SO EXITED!! ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: candiedapples on November 03, 2013, 02:54:26 AM
Yay!! Just got my list of partners. Now to stalk the thread and take note of their preferences and stuff! This will be fun!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: Mkia on November 03, 2013, 02:58:05 AM
Yay!! Just got my list of partners. Now to stalk the thread and take note of their preferences and stuff! This will be fun!
Got mine too!! Yay :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: NovelNerd on November 03, 2013, 02:59:45 AM
Wooo I got my partner list! I plan to get my cards worked on and ready in the next two weeks. If we are ready before the 30th can we do our check in early?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 03, 2013, 03:00:20 AM
 :frolic: I'm so excited! I got my list of partners :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 03, 2013, 04:15:22 AM
whoho!! i got my partners too, sketching will start tomorrow! :D canĀ“t wait to start!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: fireglides on November 03, 2013, 04:23:46 AM
Got my list! Yeah! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: ValhallaLilly on November 03, 2013, 05:07:32 AM
Since I'm not gifted painting-wise I'm going to buy them!
Hallmark does not have just postcards lol. Ah well onward!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> sign-ups closed
Post by: ArenaHunt on November 03, 2013, 05:14:18 AM
Partner lists have been sent! :D

Remember that photo check-ins are due by Nov.30, and don't forget to stay active in the swap thread! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: pandabear_chan on November 03, 2013, 05:34:24 AM
Staying active by telling I got my list and found all the information within 10min of reading *woot*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let\'s get started on those cards
Post by: Salli on November 03, 2013, 05:40:59 AM
I am so excited about my list!

Post Merge: November 03, 2013, 05:45:34 AM

Since I'm not gifted painting-wise I'm going to buy them!
Hallmark does not have just postcards lol. Ah well onward!

You can cut off the back page of a greeting card and draw a line down the middle of the blank side and VIOLA! Instant postcard! It may be a tad more expensive than the little normal ones, but they make great postcards. If you get the right kind of image that can be trimmed, you can even cut them down to normal post-card size. Just make sure the image on the front isn't embossed into the paper. Also, you can make blank cards by cutting up a white piece of posterboard or heavy cardstock and again, just draw a line down the middle of the back. Make sure to leave a space for postage and a space along the bottom for the post office to mark it with a bar code.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 03, 2013, 05:48:30 AM
I've got my list of paaaaaaartneeerrrrrrrrrrs! :frolic:  yayness!! 

*runs off to check who likes what* :P :P

and so excited at the prospect of getting some extra mail, it'll be much nicer having a real card than the usual email greetings
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Beldarna on November 03, 2013, 06:51:35 AM
I got my list and has written down the info needed. This is gonna be so fun! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2013, 06:54:50 AM
Wooo I got my partner list! I plan to get my cards worked on and ready in the next two weeks. If we are ready before the 30th can we do our check in early?

Yup you can, but addresses won't be sent early ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 03, 2013, 06:59:43 AM
yay! I have just got back from a long weekend, and found a PM in my inbox containing my partners! I'm so excited, I wish I could just go back in the thread to find out more about them, but I have to unpack and take a shower first :/
 *runs off to finish quickly, so that she can come back for info-hunting still tonight*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 03, 2013, 07:51:43 AM
Thank you for my list! I hope I can put something neat together for them!! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Radha on November 03, 2013, 08:11:31 AM
  Got my partners also!  I'll have to set aside time to start being creative!   :frolic:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Catlein on November 03, 2013, 01:31:43 PM
Woo! Got my list of partners :D I'm excited to get started!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 03, 2013, 04:39:40 PM

Woo! So excited for a postcard swap! :D

I do have one question though. Do the postcards have to be holiday themed?


Nope! You can do anything you like :) (within reason -I wouldn't suggest birthday cards lol ;) )


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 i wouldn't say anything against birthdayscards since my chrismas will be together with my boyfriend this year and his birthday is on 26th. ;)
so: birthday cards are also welcomed!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Aienhime on November 03, 2013, 05:21:29 PM
Yay I got my list too! :D Very excited about making those cards =D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: tikibirds on November 03, 2013, 05:34:48 PM
*goes on the hunt for the illusive blank postcards*
I think i left them in Alaska when I moved  :cry:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 03, 2013, 09:40:44 PM
eeee got my partners! Awesome, now I gotta see who likes what!

*dances* eeee I get to draw some cute cute cute ponies! I just looked up my partners and their ponies they like and gosh its gonna be cute. (I love getting to draw ponies I've never drawn before) :3

in other news I found envelopes that fit postcards so I'm just gonna throw them in envelopes so there is no damage to them
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let\'s get started on those cards
Post by: nessy_86 on November 04, 2013, 12:34:15 AM
I am so excited about my list!

Post Merge: November 03, 2013, 05:45:34 AM

Since I'm not gifted painting-wise I'm going to buy them!
Hallmark does not have just postcards lol. Ah well onward!

You can cut off the back page of a greeting card and draw a line down the middle of the blank side and VIOLA! Instant postcard! It may be a tad more expensive than the little normal ones, but they make great postcards. If you get the right kind of image that can be trimmed, you can even cut them down to normal post-card size. Just make sure the image on the front isn't embossed into the paper. Also, you can make blank cards by cutting up a white piece of posterboard or heavy cardstock and again, just draw a line down the middle of the back. Make sure to leave a space for postage and a space along the bottom for the post office to mark it with a bar code.

Such a good idea!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Navi on November 04, 2013, 01:30:27 AM
Yay! I just got back from a trip to find the swap list in my inbox! Now to find everyone in the thread.. Exciting!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: wyndstar on November 04, 2013, 02:24:42 AM
Got my list :) grabbed the info i need. now to ponder some postcards.. hmmmmm....
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: SweetScoops on November 04, 2013, 04:00:17 AM
So many amazing ideas! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 04, 2013, 06:17:23 AM
I've just finished info-browsing, and I'm already full of ideas :) I can't wait to go on a hunt for supplies tomorrow after work :frolic:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 04, 2013, 07:10:19 AM
So excited, got my partners! It's gonna be awesome making these postcards!  :frolic:

I'll try and make at least one or two of them handmade, not sure if I'll have time to do them all like that. xD  I'll be putting them all in envelopes for protection most likely.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Aflame on November 04, 2013, 08:56:03 PM
got stuff and design so making them up soon xaflamex
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 04, 2013, 09:01:30 PM
I am making some and buying some too. Kinda trying to tailor them the best I can to my partners. I hope I do a good job!! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: tikibirds on November 04, 2013, 09:04:41 PM
Store Bought vs Hand Made
I think hand drawn would be nicer because then it can be customized to each persons tastes
BUT
store bought is fine too.

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 04, 2013, 09:09:19 PM
I have been wondering and trying to find an answer, probably have to go check with the post office, but are there any restriction, rules or anything like that the post office may have on postcards..?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: nessy_86 on November 04, 2013, 09:11:42 PM
I'm going to apologize in advance to my partners-- I cannot draw to save my life so all of my cards will be store bought  :yikes:

Also, partners are you looking for someting specific on your card you receive or are you ok receiving a wintery scene card?

Like this:
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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 04, 2013, 09:54:47 PM
wow, nessy, i think these cards are pretty! we donĀ“t have cards like these here! o.O (or they hide from me all these years).
store bought cards can be a lot more impressive than hand-drawn, so, in return i hope people would like the drawn cards.  I haven't  seen nice christmascards around here because it is not so common to send some to friends and family.

i already got fitting stamps for my partners. ;) and they will be send in enverlopes. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 04, 2013, 09:58:14 PM
oooo those cards are lovely! I would not mind getting one.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 04, 2013, 10:03:20 PM
Those are beautiful scenes Nessy!

I guess I am kind of lucky living in an area where tourist come because there are a lot of post cards to choose from. Later today I am going to the town information center gift shop and then to an attractions gift shop to see if they have anything pretty. Also going to check some thrift store to see if they have any vintage, unused postcard laying around which I've seen before so hope some are still there!
And hopefully I can find a few blank ones too somewhere... though I haven't a clue where to find those. I suppose card paper or something like that would work.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 04, 2013, 10:08:51 PM
I love cards with winter scenes like those, I also love whimsical and vintage styled cards :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 04, 2013, 10:22:13 PM
Those winters scene cards are beautiful! :). I'm really fine with whatever type of card my partners want to do :).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Navi on November 04, 2013, 10:48:49 PM
I'm going to apologize in advance to my partners-- I cannot draw to save my life so all of my cards will be store bought  :yikes:


Don't feel bad! I can't draw either, so I hope no one minds that I'm sending store-bought either. As for me, I don't mind at all either way! Any mail is good mail :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Moss on November 05, 2013, 12:01:26 AM
Got my list, now it's time to start planning!

And I wouldn't mind store bought or hand mad.! To me, it's enough that someone took the time to find something and mail it!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 05, 2013, 12:35:09 AM
To be honest, I will probably go with store bought or something in the middle like scrapbooking styled postcards or something as opposed to going all out on handmade ones. Between all the swaps I'm in plus my private commissions, I don't think I would have the time that I would prefer to have to go all out on making cards.
Don't worry though, I love being busy like this and I promise that my cards will still be lovely and well thought out :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Pheasant on November 05, 2013, 01:56:57 AM
Received my list! I've got a few ideas in mind as to what I'll do already. :)  I'm fine with any sort of postcard, so have fun choosing!
Here is my interest form;

Favorite Color(s)?
White, purple, black, blue, light pink

Favorite Animal(s)?
Cats, birds (especially owls and chickens), red pandas, and sheep

Favorite MLP?
Mimic or Blossom

Other tidbits of information?
None that I can think of!

Your winter holiday?
Christmas
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: xeevee on November 05, 2013, 02:06:58 AM
No one needs to worry if they are store bought or not personalised.  This is supposed to be a simple cheap swap. Most years previously the majority of the cards were store bought with just a handful of personalised hand drawn cards.

I personally am having them made because I have no idea where to actually buy store bought holiday postcards, but in previous years I've sent cards I bought from the WWF. And I'm having the same card for all 5 of my partners. :)

No one with be disappointed by any cards anyone sends.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: feytje on November 05, 2013, 02:30:53 AM
thanks for sending me the list.

I think I going to make my cards (here are no postcards for the holidays in store)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Emberfly on November 05, 2013, 02:43:48 AM
I'm good with whatever type of card my partner wants to make.  I just like getting postcards, period. :)  I don't think I'm going to hand draw mine, but I'll have to see what I can find first.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Katgyrl on November 05, 2013, 02:46:07 AM
Got my list! I've got some sewing to do first but then I can put together some postcards! Still trying to decide on printing some or making some scrapbook-style.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Eldarwen on November 05, 2013, 04:06:12 AM
Thanks for the list! :D

Im okay with anything. Handmade or store bought, im happy with it!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 05, 2013, 04:40:36 AM
I'm also OK with anything, handmade and store-bought as well. I haven't received holiday mail in ages, so I'm sure Ill be happy with anything I receive  ^.^

nessy_86: those cards are beautiful! I love all that snow, I can't wait for the country to be covered in snow like that ^^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Arokiss on November 05, 2013, 05:08:41 AM
Got my list too. Nice mix of US and Europe.

I don't mind either, store bought or hand made.

~JM~
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Sandra on November 05, 2013, 06:02:11 AM
Got my partners! I gotta start scouting potential places to find postcards. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 05, 2013, 06:40:46 AM
nessy, those scenes are wonderful :D

and i'm happy with store bought, handmade, enveloped or not-enveloped.
but mine will be store bought as I cant draw... 

i'll be on the lookout this weekend as i'm out with mum for the afternoon on Saturday so hopefully will be able to get something for a couple of you :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 05, 2013, 06:51:16 AM
I have all my partners info in a note on my phone xP. So anytime I'm out, I can check!

I may end up going with the cut a card down the middle idea that someone else mentioned before. I have never seen holiday postcards here :/
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: fireglides on November 05, 2013, 06:51:22 AM
I bought cardstock for my postcards. Not sure exactly what I'm going to do yet, but now I've got the base! :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: tikibirds on November 05, 2013, 07:03:12 AM
FYI- i asked the dude at the PO today and he said it cost the same rate to mail a post card or a letter internationally from the USA $1.10
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 05, 2013, 07:25:13 AM
FYI- i asked the dude at the PO today and he said it cost the same rate to mail a post card or a letter internationally from the USA $1.10
Good to know!! Thanks tiki :).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: tikibirds on November 05, 2013, 07:28:03 AM
 ;) I wonder what a domestic postal stamp is now?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Katgyrl on November 05, 2013, 11:02:40 AM
;) I wonder what a domestic postal stamp is now?

lol, I've lost track, especially since they don't say on the stamp anymore. Somewhere around 50 cents? :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 05, 2013, 11:13:46 AM
;) I wonder what a domestic postal stamp is now?

lol, I've lost track, especially since they don't say on the stamp anymore. Somewhere around 50 cents? :P
I think a forever stamp is $0.46 right now.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: fireglides on November 05, 2013, 01:31:42 PM
;) I wonder what a domestic postal stamp is now?

lol, I've lost track, especially since they don't say on the stamp anymore. Somewhere around 50 cents? :P

lol no kidding!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 05, 2013, 08:48:04 PM
I just wanted to show this in case anyone making postcards might be interested... and I even might do this.... you can turn anything into a postcard with postcard backing stickers!!! http://www.the2buds.com/suph2pc.htm
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 05, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
I just wanted to show this in case anyone making postcards might be interested... and I even might do this.... you can turn anything into a postcard with postcard backing stickers!!! http://www.the2buds.com/suph2pc.htm

That's neat, thank you for sharing :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 06, 2013, 11:25:43 AM
Ya, a domestic forever stamp is 0.46. I work at the PO so I know all that fun stuff  ^.^

Postcard backing stickers? Now that sounds nifty!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: SweetScoops on November 06, 2013, 08:28:24 PM
I'm in the planning yet ;) I want the cards to be perfect, and I have a few ideas about it..
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Radha on November 06, 2013, 09:22:00 PM
  I'll take any type of card happily!  If you are mailing me from another country I would love for it to be reflective of that, though. Or if you area has fun/quirky stuff- say alligators in Santa hats from Florida.  I like both pretty, traditional Christmas and silly things :P

   I have an idea for mine, something like a winter scene...all the cards would be similar but maybe not the same.  Not hand drawn, though, since I'm not great at drawing.

   
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Salli on November 07, 2013, 01:12:06 AM
Pleas, no one feel pressured to make cards. I love getting anything that's not an ad or a bill in the mail! And I love Christmas/wintry cards :) I also love postcards from different places as I long to travel and so cannot right now.

Started sketching out half of my cards. I like drawing (and SO need the practice. The other day my son saw something I drew before he was born and asked me "Mom, did you used to draw better?" -_- Time to practice again.)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 07, 2013, 01:26:14 AM
Pleas, no one feel pressured to make cards. I love getting anything that's not an ad or a bill in the mail! And I love Christmas/wintry cards :) I also love postcards from different places as I long to travel and so cannot right now.

Started sketching out half of my cards. I like drawing (and SO need the practice. The other day my son saw something I drew before he was born and asked me "Mom, did you used to draw better?" -_- Time to practice again.)

Awwww :hug: Little ones say the cutest things, sometimes at the expense of our feelings
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Eldarwen on November 07, 2013, 04:21:38 AM
I found some really nice postcards today! :) I feel kinda bad for not making them myself, but I really dont have the skill for it. I've never been good at drawing.. I know I would have the eye for it, but my hand wont agree with me. I have all these beautiful ideas in my head but they come out as a.. well.. not how I imagined.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Katgyrl on November 07, 2013, 05:13:47 AM
Pleas, no one feel pressured to make cards. I love getting anything that's not an ad or a bill in the mail! And I love Christmas/wintry cards :) I also love postcards from different places as I long to travel and so cannot right now.

Started sketching out half of my cards. I like drawing (and SO need the practice. The other day my son saw something I drew before he was born and asked me "Mom, did you used to draw better?" -_- Time to practice again.)

Awwww :hug: Little ones say the cutest things, sometimes at the expense of our feelings

Totally true! My 4 year old was in the bathroom once when I was getting ready to take a shower and said "Mom, your butt is so huge!" I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Emberfly on November 07, 2013, 06:31:11 AM
I'm not making my cards, either.  I did try to get cards that were specific to my partners likes but I just don't have the time to make any.  And lets face it, I wouldn't be happy with anything hand drawn anyway, I'm just like that.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Arianna on November 07, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
I really want to make my own cards, but I do have a back up planned if it doesn't work out.  I too am strapped for time, and easily get tired and/or distracted.  I will work hard to make the cards, though.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: wyndstar on November 07, 2013, 04:22:44 PM
i had every intention of making the cards.. but a lot of people said they'd love to see something local. and i've seen some gorgeous postcards of local scenery so i think that's what i'm gonna do instead.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 07, 2013, 11:38:04 PM
I went searching around the nearest town for post cards Tuesday, a tourist area... and found not one post card!!  :(
I also have a couple of back up plans just in case now.
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Post by: Beldarna on November 08, 2013, 01:16:58 AM
I bought my cards today. Yes, it will be storebought. Decembre is the busiest time for me workwise and last year I really struggled to even finish my christmasshopping so this year I'm better safe than sorry.
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Post by: xeevee on November 08, 2013, 01:53:20 AM
I made a stupid mistake.  I had some made up for me, and thought I ordered 7 (just a couple of back ups) but I only ordered 1.  So I had to order them again.  Stupid double postage because of my dumb mistake.
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Post by: DerbyGirl on November 08, 2013, 03:15:06 AM
Hmm...maybe I'll buy some cards, then draw some ponies and cut them out and glue them on there. xD A bit time saving and they can see a bit of the various sights of my area.
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Post by: wyndstar on November 08, 2013, 03:41:50 AM
that's an awesome idea DerbyGirl!
we could decorate the backs as much as we want :)
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 08, 2013, 03:53:25 AM
I was thinking something along the same lines, it is a really great idea :)
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Post by: Loona on November 08, 2013, 04:02:03 AM
Hmm...maybe I'll buy some cards, then draw some ponies and cut them out and glue them on there. xD A bit time saving and they can see a bit of the various sights of my area.
this is exactly what I planned (with plan B being printing ponies)! for at least one of my partners (if I find the perfect card I imagined for the base), but now I'm leaning towards using the idea for more, or all of them. if you don't have time or can't draw, it seems to offer so nice ways of personalization, not only pony-wise, but also regarding the other interests your partners have.

today I bought some cards and envelopes in a charity shop. I don't plan to use these exact cards, but they were so pretty, I couldn't leave them there, and also, if I can't carry out my original plan, they will be perfect to use.
I also went to the closest post office to buy stamps, but they were all so "duh", I came home empty-handed. maybe I'll try a smaller post office next, this is basically the biggest one in the city, maybe they are just sold out of all the beautiful stamps.
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Post by: tikibirds on November 08, 2013, 04:35:00 AM
I dont think I can get local postcards anymore. All the shops closed p for the winter  :cry:
Although I do have a stack of Alaska postcards from when I lived there.
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Post by: Pheasant on November 08, 2013, 05:16:36 AM
I've come to the conclusion that I'll send local cards for international peeps, and handmade ones for ones within the country. ^__^
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Post by: nessy_86 on November 08, 2013, 09:05:34 AM
I bought all my cards today :)
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Post by: Aienhime on November 08, 2013, 07:52:13 PM
Woohoo, my cards are in =D I made them myself but I added a local touch ^^ I'm so curious if everyone will like them =D
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Post by: NovelNerd on November 08, 2013, 10:11:31 PM
Since I'm not talented in any way but like my things to not just be store bought every year my cards come from pictures. The ones my family get are us together with the dogs an are a photo picture. Last year for this swap I did something similar by making Christmas scenes with my ponies and taking pictures to be used on Walmart cards. Granted they were not the absolute best pics ( my photography skill are awful). I did feel better than just sending a store bought card. Those that are not artistically inclined I feel your pain! There are plenty of ways to make cards your own and creative without being crafty though.
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Post by: Sandra on November 08, 2013, 11:05:04 PM
There have been some pretty awesome ideas here. I'm considering using some of these tactics if I don't have much luck finding neat postcards. :D

Post Merge: November 09, 2013, 01:22:01 AM

Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.
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Post by: wyndstar on November 09, 2013, 12:17:37 PM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.
i'm not fussed about stamps. i know there's some pretty cool ones out there (i think right now at our P.O. there's some spiderman ones) but i wouldn't get offended by one commemorating war vets!
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 09, 2013, 12:23:22 PM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.
I'm not bothered at all, I love seeing stamps with all different pictures on them :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: tikibirds on November 09, 2013, 12:55:35 PM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.

Im working on a Masters in military history so go for it  ^.^
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Post by: AnnaPommes on November 09, 2013, 05:07:29 PM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.
no problem for me! stamps made for historical events are often artistically very well done, so i would love them. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Catlein on November 09, 2013, 07:49:24 PM
Ohh... so excited! I'm going to head off to the post card store in my town tomorrow to see what they have. I'm also not artistically inclined, so I'll rely on someone else's art!

And as for stamps, American Civil War won't bother me :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Eldarwen on November 09, 2013, 08:16:52 PM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.

No problem! I think it would be just interesting to see stamps like that. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 10, 2013, 02:08:58 AM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.

I wouldn't mind them at all. I love stamps, used to collect them when I was younger, and I still keep those I receive on abroad mail, so any stamps I don't yet have sound interesting, and are welcome ^^
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Post by: Mkia on November 10, 2013, 02:17:42 AM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.

Nope, don't mind :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Salli on November 10, 2013, 03:35:38 AM
Civil war stamps are more than fine with me :) I am a history buff :D

Also, sticking ponies on regular cards is such an adorable idea!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: xeevee on November 10, 2013, 04:04:20 AM
I have no opinion about what kind of stamp you use.  Unless it's something that I'm particularly interested in, I probably wont even notice.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: feytje on November 10, 2013, 05:20:00 AM
My cards would be a mix of bought card, because some people wants to see something from the neighbourhood and something extra that is made.
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Post by: Radha on November 10, 2013, 10:14:37 AM

Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your card.

Not a problem for me either  :)

Post Merge: November 10, 2013, 10:16:02 AM

Anyone one here also on Imgur? Meme postcards could be super fun!
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Post by: NovelNerd on November 10, 2013, 12:35:25 PM
I'm fine with it. Lol usually if I dislike stamps I mark them our anyway. :lol:
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Post by: wyndstar on November 10, 2013, 04:25:22 PM
Anyone one here also on Imgur? Meme postcards could be super fun!

while some memes are quite good, i feel that a majority of them are just plain stupid and should never be as viral as they end up being. i'd really prefer no meme-related cards as they're pretty hit and miss for me.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Moss on November 11, 2013, 04:25:26 AM
Civil War stamps wouldn't bother me in the slightest.

Finished up my cards today, actually! I'm afraid they're a little generic, but I'm happy with how they came out. I hope my partners feel the same!
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Post by: Mkia on November 11, 2013, 08:58:13 AM
Got my cards today! I found some local ones. I'll have to cut the back off and make them postcards, but that's alright! They're very depictive of an "Arizona Christmas" lol.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Katgyrl on November 11, 2013, 09:08:17 AM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.

I wouldn't mind at all! My brother would probably think those are pretty cool, I give all my stamps to him to add to his collection.

As far as Memes go, I'm also one that usually is not very impressed with them. Most of them are usually on the crude side, which I'm not a fan of. So probably no Memes for me
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Post by: Mkia on November 11, 2013, 09:11:23 AM

As far as Memes go, I'm also one that usually is not very impressed with them. Most of them are usually on the crude side, which I'm not a fan of. So probably no Memes for me
The only one I'm particularly fond of is grumpy cat xP lol.
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Post by: xeevee on November 11, 2013, 09:34:12 AM
I can take or leave memes as a rule.  I'm not going to hate a meme card (unless it's offensive, but I'm sure you wouldn't send something like that), but I doubt it would be my favourite card ever.  But not every card I get is my favourite card ever :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 11, 2013, 10:06:27 AM
I can take or leave memes as a rule.  I'm not going to hate a meme card (unless it's offensive, but I'm sure you wouldn't send something like that), but I doubt it would be my favourite card ever.  But not every card I get is my favourite card ever :P
Lol my cards will not be anyone's favorite card ever. But they're me showing everyone what my Christmas is like, so that's okay :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: fireglides on November 11, 2013, 10:23:15 AM
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.

This is fine. I love history.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Radha on November 11, 2013, 10:40:45 AM
I can take or leave memes as a rule.  I'm not going to hate a meme card (unless it's offensive, but I'm sure you wouldn't send something like that), but I doubt it would be my favourite card ever.  But not every card I get is my favourite card ever :P

 Ok, well if I'm resisting on the post cards, I'll just leave this here...  Image courtesy of Hasbro's card creator- which could be great for our swap, meme's aside!

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 *Radha giggles and runs away....*
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Post by: Arianna on November 11, 2013, 12:19:08 PM
I have to admit, when I send a card, I try to send something extra - be it stickers or a pack of cards (the MLP collectible baseball card things.)  I just like sending stuff.  :P  Now I need to be affluent to pay for my expensive wish to lavish gifts-giving style (because I love to shop!)

The point to all of this is that I love getting something extra, but I appreciate all my cards.

Ok, well if I'm resisting on the post cards, I'll just leave this here...  Image courtesy of Hasbro's card creator- which could be great for our swap, meme's aside!

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 *Radha giggles and runs away....*

Ugh!  That would make the perfect Holiday card!!!  I wish I thought of it! :P lol  I guess I just never paid that much attention to :muffin: Pony's (Muffin's?!) speech patterns.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 11, 2013, 01:03:47 PM
I have to admit, when I send a card, I try to send something extra - be it stickers or a pack of cards (the MLP collectible baseball card things.)  I just like sending stuff.  :P  Now I need to be affluent to pay for my expensive wish to lavish gifts-giving style (because I love to shop!)
My partners are getting stickers in their envelopes  :blush: I'm the same way! Lol. But the stickers are so cute!  :lookround:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 11, 2013, 02:35:06 PM
I've decided I'm sending my postcards in envelopes as well, I'd like to include some stickers as an extra :)

I have to admit partners, for those of you that like postcards showing scenes of the area, there really aren't very many of here, and definitely none that I was able to locate that showed winter here :huh: So, sadly not going that route. I will probably cut off the front of Christmas cards and use those :)
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Post by: Katgyrl on November 12, 2013, 01:55:53 AM
Lol, I guess I'm not very in tune with the :muffin: Pony fandom either, I read that and thought, I don't get it! But she does look cute as Rudolf.

I was thinking about putting stickers in too! Only I am still on the fence about printing postcards or buying some that show the NW or making some.
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Post by: xeevee on November 12, 2013, 01:58:06 AM
Lol, I guess I'm not very in tune with the :muffin: Pony fandom either, I read that and thought, I don't get it! But she does look cute as Rudolf.


I was the same, just completely 'what the...?' with that macro.  The image is very cute, but the only time I've seen Ditzy talk was in the episode they had to change, and it wasn't like that.  So yeah, something like that would be completely not in my target demographic.
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Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 12, 2013, 05:11:18 AM
civil war stamps are fine with me too :)

and I've got three cards, two more to find, but hopefully it wont be too difficult...
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Post by: Radha on November 12, 2013, 08:00:18 AM
Lol. I don't think she does talk like that -it's a meme that started from ... Well, I guess memes are pretty hard to explain. Definitely would only work for someone who liked them!

Local scenery is cool but definitely not necessary. I won't be able to find any cards that commemorate Oklahoma City  :P but it's great if you live somewhere that has some.

 I don't think any of us should stress too much about the cards. I know Ill be thrilled with any holiday mail and I think most of us feel the same way :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 12, 2013, 08:24:53 AM

 I don't think any of us should stress too much about the cards. I know Ill be thrilled with any holiday mail and I think most of us feel the same way :)
Yup! I'll be happy with any and all holiday mail :]. So don't stress about my card, partner! Whatever you can find/make/buy is totally fine! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: fireglides on November 12, 2013, 08:32:50 AM
Well, partners, I ordered cards for you . . . A couple have shipped and the others not. I'm a little worried since a couple are coming from overseas . . . Ah! :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Iceglider on November 12, 2013, 09:39:24 AM
Finished three out of five cards. I did the USA cards tonight. Europe cards to be done at a later time. :)

P.S. Anyone who is my partner keep in mind that I am in the USA (U.S. territory) and I don't need international postage. A postcard stamp or a forever stamp will do just fine for U.S. partners.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: NovelNerd on November 12, 2013, 12:01:22 PM
I can take or leave memes as a rule.  I'm not going to hate a meme card (unless it's offensive, but I'm sure you wouldn't send something like that), but I doubt it would be my favourite card ever.  But not every card I get is my favourite card ever :P
Lol my cards will not be anyone's favorite card ever. But they're me showing everyone what my Christmas is like, so that's okay :)
Pffh when I see the rule on there that says "be prepared to get cards of all kinds" I take that to mean that as I MAKE YOU EXPERIENCE MY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS NOW!

Lol, I ordered my cards today and they are supposed to be here by the 25th, talk about just squeaking by! Dang cards.


I'll be another that is "eh" about meme stuff. Other than posting here some and another online forum I don't do the online thing a ton. I don't care for memes....but that being said not everyone will like my cards either! I guess do as you wish card partner. :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Arianna on November 12, 2013, 12:33:56 PM
Tomorrow I should be able to go get my supplies to make my cards.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: xeevee on November 12, 2013, 12:35:28 PM
I can take or leave memes as a rule.  I'm not going to hate a meme card (unless it's offensive, but I'm sure you wouldn't send something like that), but I doubt it would be my favourite card ever.  But not every card I get is my favourite card ever :P
Lol my cards will not be anyone's favorite card ever. But they're me showing everyone what my Christmas is like, so that's okay :)
Pffh when I see the rule on there that says "be prepared to get cards of all kinds" I take that to mean that as I MAKE YOU EXPERIENCE MY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS NOW!

I feel the same way!  And I am totally happy to get any card, don't stress partners. 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 12, 2013, 10:16:22 PM
Sorry for dropping off the map guys my dad had a stroke his weekend so everything came to a screeching hault. It was very scary in the beginning but things are looking up.
**copy paste this part cause I've typed it a million times in emails to distant family and friends**
My dad is doing better, they were able to get him to the hospital and get him on medication to prevent any serious damage. He has weakness in his left side and cannot tell hot and cold on his left leg (he can feel something touching him though so thats good) He finally is able to recognize ALL of us (which was very scary) and has been able to move. Its going to take time but we're trying to stay positive. He still seems a little confused about things and has a hard time forming words but it could have been alot worse. We just have to be thankful he is ok and stay positive.

So to catch up on ya'll questions:

There have been some pretty awesome ideas here. I'm considering using some of these tactics if I don't have much luck finding neat postcards. :D

Post Merge: November 09, 2013, 01:22:01 AM

Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.

Any/All stamps are ok with me. I really don't collect them so I am indifferent.

Not a problem for me either  :)

Post Merge: November 10, 2013, 10:16:02 AM

Anyone one here also on Imgur? Meme postcards could be super fun!
Imgur? I have no idea what that is!! I know what memes are but since I don't have a nice computer or internet at my house I'm afraid any internet humor is kinda lost on my husband and I.


I was going to do my cards based around how my small family celebrates a spooky theme Christmas, but I found the cutest standard  Christmas themed stickers so I will be using those.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Sandra on November 13, 2013, 02:30:46 AM
UrocyonFox, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to your dad. I'm glad things are looking up for him though. I can't imagine what a scary experience that was for you guys. Sending hugs your way. :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: wiccanpony1 on November 13, 2013, 04:31:13 AM
Sorry guys been super busy with these postcards:)
Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.
Yes sure they would not offend me:) I think they would be very interesting x
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Katgyrl on November 13, 2013, 06:22:24 AM
In case it's helpful to anyone, I found out recently it's about a dollar fifty to print on cardstock at Fedex/Kinkos and I think you should be able to get 4 postcards to a page. I think I may end up doing that since I have one fairly close by and then I don't have to pay for shipping!

Microsoft Publisher has a postcard template that is very easy to use in my opinion (I use Publisher for everything).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: tikibirds on November 13, 2013, 06:29:53 AM
Since international postcards cost the same as a letter, I might lamnate a drawing and stick it in an envelope
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: wyndstar on November 13, 2013, 08:09:10 AM
UrocyonFox: so sorry to hear about your dad! glad he seems to be getting better! wishing a speedy recovery!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 13, 2013, 05:48:31 PM
UrocyonFox, I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your dad! no wonder, and no problem you were away for some time, I can imagine how scary it must have been (and still is)! I wish your dad a fast recovery! :hug:

today morning I have found some lovely stamps, as well as some cards  :frolic: I also realised there's a lovely shop I used to visit often when I went to university, and they are mainly a card-shop. I'm sure I will find the perfect cards and supplies for everyone there, so I'm planning to visit it as soon as I can (which will sadly be only next week. I'm not perfectly sure they are open on Saturdays, and I can't go today or tomorrow).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Eldarwen on November 13, 2013, 08:49:59 PM
Im all done with my cards now, I just need to buy stamps. :) I still feel a bit bad because the cards are store bought, but I tried to find good cards for everyone. I think im going to send them in a letter to protect the card.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 13, 2013, 11:01:38 PM
Thanks everyone. *huge group hug* It was really scary for a while there but he is doing much better. He is out of ICU and have been moved to a regular room now. I got the backgrounds on my cards mostly done and some rough sketches of the ponies for them and I will say, I love drawing ponies in winter clothes, its actually been a bit therapeutic.

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: candiedapples on November 14, 2013, 05:46:12 AM
UrocyonFox, glad to see your dad is getting better! I'm sure he has an awesome medical team working with him!

I'm ordering some of the cards from Etsy, and a few of them I will make using Zazzle. The place I live now doesn't have much scenery so I'm using pics I took of my hometown. I like the idea some people mentioned of including stickers as an extra.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Radha on November 14, 2013, 10:16:07 AM
UrocyonFox, hang in there.  I'm so glad you got him treatment early- I know amazing things are possible when that happens.   :hug:

  I'll be making my cards this next week- I have a simple idea and will make a photograph into a card.  It's a little late but I can't do what I want until next week!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 14, 2013, 10:20:54 AM
I've decided to go ahead and order custom cards from zazzle, personalized and nice :) I love how they look, so I just put the order through, so they should arrive around check in time :)

I'm so happy to hear that your father is doing better Urocyon :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Emberfly on November 14, 2013, 01:24:32 PM
I'm waiting for my cards in the mail.  I may try to personalize them some more.

Partners, I have some stamps that feature a scene from the American Civil War on them. I know warfare can be a sensitive subject, so would you be okay if I used one? It's not gore-y or graphic. Also, will be using the stamp on an envelope, so it will not be stuck to your postcard.
I'm good with anything and think different stamps are coo.

Memes?
I don't mind memes, as long as they're acutally cute/funny. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 14, 2013, 03:51:28 PM
urocyonfox, my best wishes to your family andyour dad!  that is a strange situation but i am happy it is going upwards. ;) *hugs*

my cards being sketched at this moment, 2 already ready. ;) i am waiting for waterproof ink to outline them and work with watercolors but the shop has been shipping sloooow.


another question! :D
what is your favorite Holiday meal? do you have a special food or drink you connect to christmas?

for me, it is cinnamon and apples. ;) like in baked apple, "biscoff cookie" (spekulatius in german), gingerbread cake,..
pretty much sweet stuff. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 14, 2013, 04:07:07 PM
what is your favorite Holiday meal? do you have a special food or drink you connect to christmas?
Good question, I love ham, turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. For me I guess, stuffing would be the food of choice that I associate with Christmas :) It's my absolute fav ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 14, 2013, 06:05:53 PM
what is your favorite Holiday meal? do you have a special food or drink you connect to Christmas?
I don't have any specific holiday meal, it usually depends on our moods that day :) the only thing that is sure is that I never have the common turkey or ham, as I'm a vegetarian (and so is my husband).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 14, 2013, 09:47:26 PM
Gosh thank you again everyone, I deal with crummy people at work on a daily basis coming on the arena is always so heart-lifting and reminds me that there are GOOD people out there.

I got two cards 100% done and they are cuuuuute! :3 I'm proud of them and I really think my partners will like them too.

as for the questions:
what is your favorite Holiday meal? do you have a special food or drink you connect to Christmas?
My hubby and I lvie so far away from any of our families we usually eat chinese food for thanksgiving. Christmas when we visit my family we make Pierogi (now I'm drooling). I do adore peppermints/candy canes, they're cute, cool colored, and tasty! They almost call for holidays times!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 14, 2013, 11:01:59 PM
Guess I'm a bit late to the game. :hug: UrocyonFox. I hope your dad gets better soon!

another question! :D
what is your favorite Holiday meal? do you have a special food or drink you connect to christmas?
My favorite things at our Christmas meal are the ham, black olives, deviled eggs, and fruit salad. My grandma used to make carrot cake which was DELICIOUS! She's passed on now, and my mom tries....but it's not quite the same lol. As for sweets, we always make chocolate covered pretzels and cookies.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Navi on November 15, 2013, 12:33:42 AM
what is your favorite Holiday meal? do you have a special food or drink you connect to christmas?

I don't know if there's a special food, but I love apple cider and mint flavored hot chocolate/coffee! It feels so christmassy to me.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Salli on November 15, 2013, 03:25:31 AM
Most of my cards are drawn! I am having so much fun with them, I want to make a book at some point just for my kids and future grandkids.

Not a fan of memes

Holiday food: Gingersnap cookies with egg nog icecream. YUM! ALways love hot cocoa here.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: wyndstar on November 15, 2013, 03:53:38 AM
what is your favorite Holiday meal? do you have a special food or drink you connect to christmas?

well for me it used to be rum and eggnog! but over the last few years i've developed an intolerance to lactose and.. eggnog is just bad :( i love peppermint cocoa though! while my co-workers were super excited about the pumpkin spice latte at starbucks.. i'm excited about the peppermint mocha! :D
actually my sister also started a tradition 2 years ago.. on christmas morning during brunch my aunt and uncle come over and they're.. well... exhausting if you know what i mean.. so we started drinking coffee and baileys before they came and then my sister's new drink was spiced rum and apple juice! it sounds icky but wow it's actually really good! and then calms us enough to tolerate the family haha!! we're not alcoholics i swear!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: xeevee on November 15, 2013, 03:59:35 AM
Favourite Holiday Food:  Meal wise I'm vegetarian so it's not turkey or ham.  I usually go with a meat substitute to make it easier for family.  I'm more into the desserts, I love love love fruit mince pies and fruit pudding and egg nogg.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 15, 2013, 05:11:31 AM
I love historical stamps, so send the Civil War scene my way!  :) 

Not a big meme fan... I don't pay attention to those sorts of things.

And my favorite Holiday food during the season is probably gingerbread or sweet potato casserole. 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 15, 2013, 05:36:55 AM
ah, I forgot gingerbread! it seems I only focused on meals... gingerbread is something I do associate with Christmas, as well as these poppy seed or walnut rolls, they are traditional Christmas stuff here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy_seed_roll (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy_seed_roll)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: candiedapples on November 15, 2013, 01:18:24 PM
I don't mind memes  :biggrin: many of them are pretty harmless. Nyan Cat is my FAVORITE, because it's so cute! My family has most of the traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey, ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 15, 2013, 06:24:42 PM
So my cards were all ordered the other day and it seems that they will ship on Monday because of the weekend, I hope they arrive in time for check in, I know that they'll be here before the shipping deadline, I can't wait :)

Has anyone started their holiday shopping yet?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 15, 2013, 07:32:38 PM
Has anyone started their holiday shopping yet?
I did, I had no other chance. right now I work in the finance industry, which means December (year-closing) will be hell for me with so many overtime I am expecting to have no time to sleep or even live do my holiday shopping that month  >_<

I already have a present for my sister, and I know what I will  make for my closest colleagues.

as for memes, I think I'm neutral. I don't mind them, and there are some I really like (like the "O RLY"-owl - but then again, I don't think there are owls I don't like :P ), some I even use, but there are also some I find "blah" or even dislike.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 15, 2013, 10:04:43 PM
Well, I have some sets of cards ordered!!!  :satisfied:

Favorite Holiday meal? Well we have the same meal on Thanksgiving as we do Christmas which is the turkey, ham and all the fixins.

As for holiday shopping, no I have not started. I am not sure that I will be able to buy any gifts. I dunno, this part of the holiday makes me a bit sad. I am a bit conflicted about it.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Arianna on November 16, 2013, 12:05:54 AM
Has anyone started their holiday shopping yet?

Yes, I have.  I'm in the $15 and Ornament Swaps this year, so that shopping has come (mostly) first and foremost, but I have gotten other items for other people, too.  This is my (hopefully) last semester in school (before I graduate.  I hope to take one or two classes next semester because I like the classes/wish to improve my grade(s), so I have some gifts for teachers I've been collecting over the past few months. :P  Not to mention five nieces and the rest of my family.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 16, 2013, 12:31:14 AM
update ;)

i'm now freaking out a little, the card in mind for one of my partners cant be done as a postcard so its gonna have to come as a normal card, I don't *want* to cut it in half just so as its a postcard, so I kinda think it'll be coming in an envelope. I really wanted to stick to 'the rules' with this being postcards NOT actualy greeting cards as such, but I cant see any other way around it :yikes:  so I hope that'll be ok... 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 16, 2013, 12:41:51 AM

Has anyone started their holiday shopping yet?
Oh yes! Lol. I'm doing the ornament swap and a private swap as well. So those have been first priority. But I've also started shopping for family. I can't afford to spend a bunch of money all at the end of December lol. So I start shopping early and do a little bit each week. So far my sisters are done, and I'm aiming at my mom this week lol.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Radha on November 16, 2013, 09:57:18 AM
  I bought the supplies to make my cards!  I'm hoping my idea works out... if not I'll just get some lovely store-bought ones.

 We've started planning our holiday shopping, and I have one gift for my daughter.  Hubby and I will probably skip gift giving to each other this year to save money, other than getting each other token gifts.  We recently moved and have yet to sell the old house, so money is a bit tight.  We have activities planned though, which as I've gotten older I see as the best part of the holidays anyway. 

Christmas activities:  Riding the Christmas train with hubby and 5yo daughter, where they serve hot chocolate and read The Polar Express, one of my favorite Christmas kids books!

                                  Going to cut a fresh tree, so we can pick the perfect one for our living room which finally has a big window perfect for displaying a tree (happy dance   :green: )

          What are some holiday activities you do?  Are any long-running traditions?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 16, 2013, 11:32:57 AM
My husband and I give each other handmade cards for all special occasions, it's a tradition with us. I'm definitely the more artsy one and I will spend hours and hours putting mine together and making sure it's just right. He despises writing and has zero artistic talent (his opinion not mine), but I love that he puts so much time and effort into making the perfect card for me that shows and says exactly how he feels :)

Aside from that, we don't really have any set traditions.

I love hearing about everyone else's traditions.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 17, 2013, 12:33:47 AM
Happy birthday MikeysGrrrl! :)
your tradition is so cute! I especially love how your husband puts all in despite he thinks he's not so talented ^^
I wish we had something similar! we stopped giving gifts to each other long ago. it is easier in a way, but sometimes I miss that thrill of finding or making a great surprise for him so bad...

we don't have much holiday-related traditions either, but one thing we always do is visit my grandmother. my mother had and has a big family, who always gather at my grandmother's house on either the 25th or the 26th. everyone cooks dishes and makes cookies, which we share there while we enjoy each other's company. the children also get small gifts (mostly non-material: bonbons or chocolate Santas, mandarin and peanuts). it's nice to see the big family during these times, I wish we could meet more often.
since my husband and I are together it's 2 families to visit during the holidays. we usually try to organise the big family gathering at my grandmother for the 25th, so that we can go and visit my husband's parents and close family on the 26th, and also stay there for 2 or 3 days - since they live further away it's better this way. there wouldn't be much use to visit them for just a single day, as most of the day would be spent with traveling.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Eldarwen on November 17, 2013, 01:15:41 AM
We always have a very traditional Finnish christmas.  :) Traditional finnish foods, sauna.. We drive to my grandparents in the morning, its just them and my family (dad, mom, me and my brother). I dont spend the christmas with my boyfriend, because he's used to totally different way of spending it, so he's with his own family.

I've started to do some shopping. I've already bought something for my mom, but I have absolutely no idea what to buy for everyone else!  :|

I just browsed through old photos from last christmas.. Here's my pug, Melissa:

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I miss her so much! She passed away at the age of 10 last summer. She's always been there spending the christmas with us, its going to be so weird this time..  :huh: She loved all the christmas food.  :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 17, 2013, 01:48:34 AM
OMG Eldarwen, your pug is so cute! Sorry for the loss of the girl :heart:

As for my family traditions, we mostly have small ones. We always address gifts from random Christmas and cartoon characters. Just for fun. We've recently started a tradition where we all go to one member's house...stay the night, and wake up Christmas morning together. So that's fun! :]
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Beldarna on November 17, 2013, 04:03:18 AM
Has anyone started their holiday shopping yet?

Yep, I'm almost done. I only buy for my mom, moms boyfriend, dad and his girlfriend, my siblings, my boyfriend and my two best friends. I've yet to buy gifts to dad and his girlfriend, boyfriend and my friends. I know what to get them tho.. except boyfriend. He's the hardest to find perfect gifts to. He has a wishlist, it's just that sometimes he buys for himself what I intend to give.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: wiccanpony1 on November 17, 2013, 04:48:49 AM
I have finished my christmas shopping for the family and finished shopping for the swaps im in:)so my full attention is on my postcards and custom pony holiday swap xx
we dont really have any traditions(that makes me kinda sad)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: NovelNerd on November 17, 2013, 08:43:09 AM
My cards should be here Monday or Tuesday. Hooray! Then I'll be ready for my check in. Far as Christmas shopping goes I'm not buying gifts this year just sewing and making crafts for people. I've bought my supplies if that counts, but I'm not done making yet.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Sandra on November 17, 2013, 12:59:07 PM
I've tried to do some Christmas shopping and have only bought one gift so far. A lot of money was actually spent on myself for a new winter wardrobe. I swear I had no clothes for the winter. T_T

I have only one more card to buy for one of my partners. I'm so excited about the ones I already bought that were just delivered. They turned out so awesome. I can't wait to send them out. :3
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: xeevee on November 17, 2013, 01:08:33 PM
I have done some of my Christmas shopping but not a lot.  I'm waiting for black friday to get some things, and also I'm going to Disney soon, so I plan to get a lot of Disney stuff for people.

And my family traditions are kind of non-existent at the moment.  This is my second Christmas not in Australia, and normally we do 2 christmas dinner at our various families places and stuff.  Last year we couldn't, so it was a bit of a quiet day, and felt really weird.  My sister and her family are visiting for Christmas this year, so I guess it might be more crazy this year. 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 17, 2013, 01:21:21 PM
so I plan to get a lot of Disney stuff for people.
Can I be your long lost family member?  :biggrin: hehe
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Moss on November 17, 2013, 01:28:39 PM
Haven't done any of my Christmas shopping yet, and I should probably get on that. Some of my family members are so hard to shop for!

Cards are 100% done (minus the writing/ addressing), and now I just need to remember to take the check-in pic!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 17, 2013, 06:31:51 PM
mum and I are off out Christmas shopping today ;)  I've got the most of what I want for people from online shopping as I prefer that (no crowds of people, no noise, no screaming children, etc etc :P ) but its more for mum really... last year she had both her bunions operated on and was pretty much house-bound for 4 months after each op so she hardly got out, let alone went shopping, so I think she wants to make up for it this year :P  (I hate shopping :blink: but i'm taking mum cos i'm good like that, lol)

just waiting for the cards in the mail - I changed my mind and managed to find *THE* most awesome card in place of one I was going to send, so thats on its way now and I hope my partner likes it... 

and yes, the check in pic - well remembered Moss, I appreciate your reminder, my memory isn't so good at my age :lookround: 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 17, 2013, 09:42:25 PM
Well, 12 days until check in.... and I am starting to get nervous. My cards are taking forever it seems to get here.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 17, 2013, 10:21:08 PM
update ;)

i'm now freaking out a little, the card in mind for one of my partners cant be done as a postcard so its gonna have to come as a normal card, I don't *want* to cut it in half just so as its a postcard, so I kinda think it'll be coming in an envelope. I really wanted to stick to 'the rules' with this being postcards NOT actualy greeting cards as such, but I cant see any other way around it :yikes:  so I hope that'll be ok...

I know that me personally I am not going to fuss over getting a regular card over a post card if it makes it easier on my partner and is pretty!


Christmas shopping?! Holy potatoes thats coming up isn't it? With everything that's been going on lately I have not even thought about it. (We are moving this month as well so you know it just keeps getting crazier and crazier)

I have 3 cards 100% done and 2 that are giving me problems..... I cute my cards, made the backgrounds, then sketched the ponies. Colored them and went to cut them out adn glue them to the cards only to find that 2 I drew waaaay to big to fit on the card scene I have..... Which is upsetting because I love their poses and color jobs and everything......

So I guess now the question Is anyone oppose to a giant Godzilla sized pony on their card!? or should I suck it up and redraw them?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 17, 2013, 11:23:54 PM
UrocyonFox: I'm totally OK with Godzilla ponies - the bigger, the better  :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 18, 2013, 12:49:56 AM
UrocyonFox: I'm totally OK with Godzilla ponies - the bigger, the better  :lol:
Yop. Lol. Totally fine :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 18, 2013, 01:42:13 AM
I'd be cool with big ponies as well :)
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Post by: xeevee on November 18, 2013, 02:34:15 AM
ditto on the big pony
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Post by: Sandra on November 18, 2013, 02:43:34 AM
I'm cool ponies of all sizes. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 18, 2013, 02:57:06 AM
ha ha now I don't want to hear complaining form ya'll that are saying giant ponies are alright if any of you get a card that looks like a pony walking through a forest of decorated broccoli!

Keep em coming, anyone oppose to a pony that is a little big for the card scene?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 18, 2013, 03:17:26 AM
pony walking through a forest of decorated broccoli!

:lmao: :haha: I just love me some decorated broccoli :P
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Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 18, 2013, 03:27:23 AM
pony walking through a forest of decorated broccoli!

:lmao: :haha: I just love me some decorated broccoli :P

haaaaahhaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! 

rofloflofl :P  :haha: :haha:  that's quality, hahahaaa!  :biggrin:

broccoli ponies are fine mate  ^.^ ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 18, 2013, 04:28:58 AM
ah, yes, the poppy rolls/  bejgli are very tasty! we often had them in springtime!

christmasshopping starts for me in autumn because much is ordered online and takes much time to deliver. my sister and my boyfriend got selfmade advent-calendars where every package is a little gift and the 24th has a ltttle bigger present.

we celebrate on the evening of the 24th in germany. Ususally, we cook together, just the small inner family (parents +siblings), and after dinner sit together in front of the tree. the we roll dices who can open a present or we do rounds where everyone just opens one present at a time.(in spoiler for being personal situation this year)
Spoiler
this time, iĀ“ll see none of my family.i got two cases of sexualassaults in my family. one a few years ago, i donĀ“t see that part of family anymore and the other this summer, the dad of my sister, who i trusted. my mom and sister go on holiday this chirstmas to avoid confrontation.
iĀ“m lucky to spend my time with my boyfriend and his family, maybe i could meet friends the day after christmas too, that will be fine. it is something new but i am close to my boyfriends parents too and i am looking forward to it. ;)

godzillabrocoliponies are fine with me too, why not? XD
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 18, 2013, 04:30:33 AM
Hey guys..

So my youngest pup, Sheldon, got a vaccine last Tuesday. Shortly after that, he became lethargic and just wasn't feeling well. He would eat and drink, but would otherwise sleep all day. He started showing some neurological signs, like not jumping on the couch like he used to, and was walking a little odd.
My SO works at an animal hospital, so she brought him into work with her on Friday and the vet looked him over, gave him some pain med and said to watch him over the weekend.
Well, over the weekend he seemed like he was feeling a little better. He was still lethargic and wasn't walking or jumping normal. But he still seemed better.
This morning, he had an episode. He wouldn't let me touch him, and had no depth perception. He kept running into the table and wall. So I threw a blanket over him, scooped him up, and rushed him to my SO at work. He's there now, and the vets ran some blood and sedated him a bit to make him more comfortable. The bloodwork is normal, so we are still trying to figure out what's wrong with him.

Long story short, any good thoughts his way would be much appreciated. Our dogs are like our babies, and I'm really worried about him. If I'm not as active in the next few days, this is why.

:heart: Thanks all!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 18, 2013, 04:58:27 AM
So sorry to hear about your pup Mkia  :hug: definitely sending positive thoughts your way. Hope pup gets better soon.
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Post by: Pheasant on November 18, 2013, 12:06:45 PM
I hope your pup gets better soon, Mkia - I'll be sure to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

I purchased all of my postcards today, as I'm worried that the handmade ones might get damaged in the mail.  :huh:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: NovelNerd on November 18, 2013, 12:45:11 PM
Cards are done! I sent my photo check in ^.^
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Post by: Emberfly on November 18, 2013, 12:56:11 PM
I got my cards today, yay!  Feeling good.

Prayers for your puppy, mkia9.  Hopefully you'll get good news on him soon. :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: fireglides on November 18, 2013, 01:59:15 PM
2 cards are ready. 3 to go!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 18, 2013, 02:44:58 PM
Going to be buying my post cards this week-I just remembered that there is a local gift shop in town that has local postcards, so yay  :biggrin:
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Post by: UrocyonFox on November 18, 2013, 09:46:20 PM
sending good thoughts for emuel and mkia9.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 19, 2013, 06:43:07 AM
ah, yes, the poppy rolls/  bejgli are very tasty! we often had them in springtime!
I usually make them. the family loves my bejgli, so sometimes I have to make so much my hands hurt from it  XD this year I'd love to try out some new flavours, not only the usual poppy seed type and walnut type, but I'm afraid I won't have time to experiment. I don't even dare to think about December at work  -_-

aww, it's sad what you wrote about your family - how can things like this happen?! :( it makes me feel both sad and angry... I hope you'll enjoy your Christmas with your boyfriend and his family, and the good times will help you heal! :hug:


@mkia9, aww, that's just too bad! I hope Sheldon gets better soon! I'm sending hugs over your way too!
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Post by: tikibirds on November 19, 2013, 09:28:19 AM
Mia - maybe he had a seizure?
Bubbles gets them too. Its like his back legs stop working and he starts shaking. He tird to move but just flops back down. I took him to the vet about it but they just said WATCH HIM and write down whats going on when the next one happens.  >_<
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 19, 2013, 05:13:21 PM
mkia, i wish sheldon all the best! Maybe tikibirds is right and it is a seizure? i hope you find out soon! *hugs*

thank you urocyonfox and loona! it is very strange to talk/think about it. it is very confusing but everything just can go better! ^^ it is just a very different christmas as before.

i guess my grand-aunt made the bejgli herself too! what other flavors of fillings did you think  about? *curious*

ohh, and i forgot to update the status of my cards! all are inked and the first is 1/3 colored. ;)

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: pandabear_chan on November 19, 2013, 05:22:07 PM
I didn't start yet, still debating with myself on the ideas. So I'll start on Sunday due to business life has become a little hectic the past days and last Monday a car driver meant to be a little impatient and crashed in my left back corner. So a lot of trouble keeps me away from the custom table these days.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 20, 2013, 03:45:03 AM
best wishes for Sheldon :)

and my final card has arrived, so I think i'll get them all written up this coming weekend... after I've been to the car spares place and got some legal registration plates made up :silly:  I got pulled over by the police on Monday for displaying plates on my car that didn't confirm to the law  :sweat:  lol

I've got a nice chap that does the annual MoT (roadworthiness) test every year who kinda looks sideways at the plates ( ;) ) but Mr Policeman looked right at them  >_<  thankfully he was very nice, I actued stupid, obviously :P and he just told me off and gave me a 14-day-wonder to get them printed legally & get the piece of paper certified and posted back to them.  he could of given me a 100Ā£ fine if he'd been in a bad mood as that's how much the fine is if they catch you  :shocked: :shocked: 

*is veeeery glad I only got 'officially' told off*   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Pheasant on November 20, 2013, 07:04:53 AM
All cards are done, and I've submitted my check-in.  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 20, 2013, 09:40:10 AM
I stopped at every single major retailer and gift shop in my town, not a single one had postcards. Awkward.... xD Guess I'll have to make a 45 minute trip to the city to get some.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 20, 2013, 09:49:36 AM
I stopped at every single major retailer and gift shop in my town, not a single one had postcards. Awkward.... xD Guess I'll have to make a 45 minute trip to the city to get some.

Why not just make your own using Christmas cards or order custom cards from zazzle?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Salli on November 20, 2013, 10:05:33 AM
Cards are all ready :D Check-in Pix coming tomorrow
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 20, 2013, 10:29:34 AM
Been sketching...  just need to finish the background and then I can ink the final...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Radha on November 20, 2013, 11:25:14 AM
  I've been off for a few days- I had the first of two formal evaluations for my new teaching job.  I think it went well but will find out later this week :)

  Emuel- Sending good holiday thoughts your way- I'm so sorry that happened to you.  I'm glad you have your boyfriend and his family.

  Mkia- I hope your pup is doing ok!  Keep us updated.

 
 I have all of the things to make my photographs, but I will set them up this weekend or over Thanksgiving when I have time off.  It's cutting it a little close but I like my idea. Hopefully my partners will too!

  I also have no problem with gigantic ponies, in case that is still an option  :happy:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 20, 2013, 01:57:03 PM
Hey guys.
So yesterday while we were at the vet opthamologist, Sheldon had a seizure. We took him to vet neuro who then told us to take him to emergency care to see how he'd do overnight.

He ended up having 5 or 6 seizures last night. Valium didn't help, Phenobartbitol didn't help, so the vet gave him propophal to sedate him until we could get there and say goodbye.

He was let go this morning at about 4:30am. We were with him and held him.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. I got the day off to just process and grieve. I'm not sure how much crying someone can do. But we're doing okay
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: WildBlue on November 20, 2013, 08:25:54 PM
mkia, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: UrocyonFox on November 20, 2013, 10:26:52 PM
mkia9 I'm so sorry. *sending love thoughts your way* Pets are such a big part of our lives they are members of our families.  :heart:

I have my cards done, I'm sending in check in pictures today.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 20, 2013, 10:46:02 PM
Mkia I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your pet :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Arokiss on November 20, 2013, 11:01:07 PM
So sorry to hear that, Mkia *hugs*

~JM~
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 20, 2013, 11:42:42 PM
my best toughts for you!
i know it is difficult, i can really relate, just think about the pretty and good situations with him. with these thoughts sheldon will always be there for you. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: wyndstar on November 21, 2013, 03:19:58 AM
so sorry to hear :(
I'm not sure what's going on, you're the third person this week i've seen lose a pet :( there must be a shortage of angels somewhere.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 21, 2013, 04:58:16 AM
I stopped at every single major retailer and gift shop in my town, not a single one had postcards. Awkward.... xD Guess I'll have to make a 45 minute trip to the city to get some.

Why not just make your own using Christmas cards or order custom cards from zazzle?

Sketching like mad now since the city didn't have much either :3 They'll be sketchy, but something!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Loona on November 21, 2013, 07:00:28 AM
mkia9: I don't even know what to say... :cry: my thoughts go out to you!  :hug:

emuel: at first I wouldn't go that far from the original bejglis. for example, I'd love to try cherries or some red berries added to the original poppy seed-flavoured one. or orange to the walnut-type. I love everything quark-flavoured*, so I'd try it out as well, maybe that with orange, too. and vanilla.
I'd also love to try mixing in some sweet pumpkin, but I don't know what other filling it would go well with.
it's nice to think about this all, but more and more I'm starting to see clearly that I will literally work from under the tree instead of doing some sweet Christmas baking. work is dead overwhelming right now, and I don't expect it to get better until the end of the year  :think:

*shoot, my husband just made me realise Quark is not an English word -.- what is that called, cottage cheese?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: nessy_86 on November 21, 2013, 09:11:57 AM
So sorry to hear about your puppy Mika! :(

Sorry I've been away from this thread... real life has had me running!

My cards just need to be cut and I need to determine which one goes to who. I hope everyone likes what card they get :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Moondancer1073 on November 21, 2013, 09:56:35 AM
went all over looking for postcards. Finally found some online and ordered. I am praying they get here in time for the photo check in
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Kiwi on November 21, 2013, 11:02:32 AM
Oh mkia :hug: it's so hard to say goodbye. Taking a day off is a good idea, I had to do that when we lost our bunny a few years back. Everyone needs their time and space in sad times like this. :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: tikibirds on November 21, 2013, 11:08:10 AM
 :cry:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: fireglides on November 21, 2013, 12:38:16 PM
I'm sorry, mkia.  :cry:   :hug:

I have all 5 of my cards ready to go!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Arianna on November 21, 2013, 01:22:50 PM
Hey guys.
So yesterday while we were at the vet opthamologist, Sheldon had a seizure. We took him to vet neuro who then told us to take him to emergency care to see how he'd do overnight.

He ended up having 5 or 6 seizures last night. Valium didn't help, Phenobartbitol didn't help, so the vet gave him propophal to sedate him until we could get there and say goodbye.

He was let go this morning at about 4:30am. We were with him and held him.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. I got the day off to just process and grieve. I'm not sure how much crying someone can do. But we're doing okay

I'm so sorry Mkia...  *hugs*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: NovelNerd on November 21, 2013, 01:32:21 PM
All my cards are ready now. I finished getting my little extras together. ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 21, 2013, 03:49:39 PM
Thank you everyone :heart:  I really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 21, 2013, 04:36:47 PM
two cards are ready in coloring! is anyone against silver, gold, copper or pearlized paint, say it now! XD
the third is in progress and drying at the moment. i haven't drawn that much fir trees for a while. ;) but these count as evergreen and i really like them. ^^

now i get excited for winter holidays! think about all the special winterflowers you can decorate your house with! we usually have christmasflower and  a sort of cactus which blooms red or white in the beginning of december.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 21, 2013, 04:47:26 PM
two cards are ready in coloring! is anyone against silver, gold, copper or pearlized paint, say it now! XD
the third is in progress and drying at the moment. i haven't drawn that much fir trees for a while. ;) but these count as evergreen and i really like them. ^^

now i get excited for winter holidays! think about all the special winterflowers you can decorate your house with! we usually have christmasflower and  a sort of cactus which blooms red or white in the beginning of december.

I'm not usually a fan of the colour gold, however I know that gold is complimentary colour to other colours, so I'm not opposed to it :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Eldarwen on November 21, 2013, 06:57:20 PM
two cards are ready in coloring! is anyone against silver, gold, copper or pearlized paint, say it now! XD

I love all of them! Well.. I love everything shiny! :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Katgyrl on November 22, 2013, 04:20:03 AM
Just realized I haven't been getting email updates for some reason. :S I think when I check from my phone it doesn't register that I've seen it or something...

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup, mkia! I had a pup I was sitting that had seizures and ended up passing away but luckily not until she was back with her owners. She was older too, but it was very sad, she was our favorite pup to sit. Hugs and comforting thoughts being sent your way!

I just found some clear envelopes I forgot I had! So I can make a handmade postcard and still protect it in an envelope but the experience will be more like a postcard since you can see through the envelope! I'm excited. I've been working on other swaps that have sooner mailing dates, so my cards are not done yet but ideas have been rattling around in my brain the whole time. I'm just about done with my other swaps and can focus on these cards! I do have backups in case I need them.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: angel_rose on November 22, 2013, 01:57:06 PM
Sorry for the lateness

Favorite Color(s)? red and green

Favorite Animal(s)? cats

Favorite MLP? favorite G3s are Starflower and Cherry Blossom

Other tidbits of information? love to read

Your winter holiday? Christmas

My cards are ready, just need to fill them out :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Mkia on November 22, 2013, 02:07:20 PM
Thank you again everyone :lovey: I really appreciate it.

My cards just need to be written on. Then they'll be ready to go. I got a little overly ambitious and decided to add a couple things to my partners envelopes.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Radha on November 23, 2013, 12:20:52 AM
 :hug:  Sending good thoughts your way, Mkia



    I'll be doing my cards over the holiday break.  My students are crazy right now!  I can't wait for the Thanksgiving holiday here...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> partner lists have been sent, let's get started on those cards
Post by: Pheasant on November 23, 2013, 11:08:56 AM
I'm terribly sorry for your loss, mkia9. :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going?
Post by: WildBlue on November 23, 2013, 10:45:22 PM
I also need to write something on my cards. It seems like time is just flying by.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going?
Post by: wiccanpony1 on November 24, 2013, 02:09:15 AM
Will be sending my picture checkin tonight/tomorrow morning xx
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going?
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 24, 2013, 03:56:15 AM
i got the brilliand idea to craft a card with different papers and so on, the glitter got angry and attaked me, now everything glitters! WHEHH!
number 4 is ready, now onto number 5 wich will be calmer, at least i hope so. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going?
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 24, 2013, 04:25:44 AM
Glitter bombed :lol:

I was working with glitter the other day and when my husband came home I was covered in it from head to toe :blush:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going?
Post by: feytje on November 24, 2013, 05:37:45 AM
Sorry for your loss, mkia9  :grouphug:

My cards are ready for shipping, send a check in photo
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: NovelNerd on November 24, 2013, 03:49:33 PM
My cards are finally ready to go. :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Mkia on November 24, 2013, 03:50:41 PM
Sent my check in :). I'm shipping a swap box tomorrow, so I shall buy my stamps. I'm hoping my PO has the new Harry potter stamps!

Can't wait to get some cards :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Eldarwen on November 24, 2013, 05:58:53 PM
I will send my photo check-in once I get home from school. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 24, 2013, 06:03:55 PM
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the postcards I ordered come in before photo check ins are due :huh: Considering that the package is only coming from the US, I see no reason why they won't be here in time. However if they aren't here by Friday, I do have a backup plan in place just to be on the safe side :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: nessy_86 on November 24, 2013, 10:11:45 PM
Eek... I need to send in my photo check-in! I'll have to add that to my really long to-do list!

My cards aren't anything too fancy, but I hope everyone likes them! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Navi on November 24, 2013, 11:04:39 PM
I took my check-in pictures, I just have to upload them somewhere and send!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 25, 2013, 01:09:19 AM
I've got one more to draw, which I'll finish today....then will be sending those check in photos tomorrow!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 25, 2013, 04:35:10 AM
not ignoring anyone, just busy :crazy:

my cards are all here, I was gonna write them on the weekend just gone but work (and swap shopping ;) ) got in the way.  and every time I connect my phone to my puter the screen just flicks from the windows 8 start screen to blue, then back to windows 8.  :huh: ??  what am I doing wrong?  I mean I've got the digi camera to take pics with if need be, but the whole point of getting a smartphone was so that I could upload pics straight from that to the internet via the home wifi that its set it up with, but it just doesn't seem to want to know. 

either that or i'm just more stupid than I think I am :(

I've got a nokia lumia 800and the puter is a hp laptop running intel i5 and windows 8, less than a year old...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Katgyrl on November 25, 2013, 04:56:47 AM
I wish I could help sosoftbuttons! I'm about the same when it comes to getting pics off my phone. My hubby keeps trying to tell me how to do it and I can never seem to remember exactly what to do. :P I usually end up emailing myself the picture from my phone and then going on my email through my computer and downloading the pic. Kinda the long way around, but it works.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: wiccanpony1 on November 25, 2013, 05:14:58 AM
Photo sent :) I hope to get them all written this weekend x
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: tikibirds on November 25, 2013, 11:30:59 AM
I suppose I should Finish Mine up
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Arianna on November 25, 2013, 12:16:09 PM
Honestly, school has been a pain in the butt the past few weeks.  I had to re-write a paper, have two other papers to write, art projects, which I'm behind in... Ugh!  It's a pain!  But, I will be ready with a picture.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: tikibirds on November 25, 2013, 05:42:04 PM
I just though of something..
If I make postcards, since it would be regular paper...Does this mean I need to make envelops to put them in?? I doube a regular peice of paper would survive the USPS without being protected.

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: ~breezie~ on November 25, 2013, 08:37:07 PM
My cards are ready to go, send my photo
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 25, 2013, 11:32:11 PM
Cards are ready! i just need to cut them properly and write on them. i always feel terribly awkward writing on cards or letters, so please excuse if i write not that much or completely silly. ;)
got the chance to show a collecting friend the cards today and she really approved them, she imidiately requested one for herself. ;) i really hope my partners will like them as much too! ;)
pictures will come as soon as i have written on them properly.

*hands out tea for everyone*
it really, really got cold here!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 26, 2013, 12:48:10 AM
I'm really excited to send and receive these cards :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: WildBlue on November 26, 2013, 01:06:52 AM
Me too! I am also excited, never had mail for the holidays or been sent a postcard so I am really looking forward to going to the mail box for this lol
I still have a few messages to write and stamps to get. Preparing for the winter weather is just getting in the way, on top of preparing for holiday dinner and guests!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 26, 2013, 01:25:09 AM
My postcards arrived today, I think they look pretty good ^.^ I just sent my check in photo :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Loona on November 26, 2013, 03:50:19 AM
*hands out tea for everyone*
it really, really got cold here!
*happily accepts tea* - the same here, we even had snow yesterday!  :snow:
the worst thing in the current weather is that I took both my winter coats to the cleaner last Wednesday, and I am only getting them back tomorrow. today I left the house with 8 layers of clothing on (3 pullovers), because my warmest autumn coat is dang not enough anymore T___T
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Beldarna on November 26, 2013, 04:02:34 AM
I did my photo check in a couple of days ago. Feels good to be done and ready. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 26, 2013, 04:08:01 AM
We had a light dusting of snow last night and I was bouncing around the apartment singing "It's snowing, it's snowing. WooHoo!" :blush: I love winter time :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 26, 2013, 05:10:32 AM
tea?!? did someone say tea :P

currently writing my cards and the old digi camera is on charge. I has given up getting my phone to connect to or talk to or do anything to my puter :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Loona on November 26, 2013, 05:49:20 AM
We had a light dusting of snow last night and I was bouncing around the apartment singing "It's snowing, it's snowing. WooHoo!" :blush: I love winter time :)
me too! and actually I was very happy myself about the first snow - it's just that I froze to bits XD
I need the correct equipment to be able to fully enjoy my favourite season :P

I'm doing some extra additions on my cards right now, I should finish them tomorrow, or Thursday the latest. I will have a day off work tomorrow, so I'll have extra time for them (as well as to make some presents).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 26, 2013, 06:16:56 AM
cards are *D*O*N*E*

and they're just cards with a sticker on them, i'm not artistic enough to draw things or make things so everypony has got a store bought card I hope you all like them :yikes:

picture check-in on its way shortly...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 26, 2013, 06:37:52 AM
Finished mine yesterday, and check in sent today!  :frolic: It's been snowing flurries everyday here, which helped put me in the mood to sketch those holiday themes.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: xeevee on November 26, 2013, 10:06:47 AM
3 forever stamps should cover international, right?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Moss on November 26, 2013, 12:37:02 PM
Need to write out the backs (I'm an awkward letter writer, too!) and do my photo check in, hopefully tomorrow. The school musical was kicking my butt for the past few weeks, but thankfully I have a little more breathing room now!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Katgyrl on November 26, 2013, 02:16:07 PM
I have some store bought cards, but I took a pony pic the other day and am hoping I will have time to make them into postcards.

Tikibirds, you could try mounting your paper on cardstock maybe? I don't know if that would disqualify them as postcards as far as postage rate goes, but it wouldn't be any more than putting them in an envelope at least. I definitely wouldn't trust regular paper to make it successfully through the mail!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 26, 2013, 06:08:26 PM
all cards ready and in enverlopes! proof send! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: ArenaHunt on November 27, 2013, 09:34:51 AM
How is everyone coming with those photos? Check-ins are due by midnight on Saturday....and so far I only have half. EEK! I really hope I don't have that many flakers in the swap. :huh: Come on everyone! Reminder PMs are being sent now.

**RULES & Things to keep in mind:
6. You must complete the photo check-in [via PM] by the deadline.

**Photo check-in: November 30.
To prove you are ready to put your cards in the mail, and to get your address lists, everyone must PM me a PHOTO for their check-in.

Anyone that does not submit a photo of their ready-to-mail postcards for the check-in will be dropped from the swap (and appropriate feedback will be left). That means you will not be sent your address list if you don't submit a check-in, and you will not be included on any other address lists (you will not receive any cards from the swap).
The secret swap word is cooper. This is not the same one as the other holiday swaps, please make sure you're sending the right one.


I've also noticed quite a few people haven't participated much (or at all!) in the swap thread. This is supposed to be a fun way to get to know each other - join in the fun!

**RULES & Things to keep in mind:
10: All members are expected to actively participate in the swap threads. This includes posting in the Partner Interest Thread.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Catlein on November 27, 2013, 09:42:37 AM
Postcards are done! I had to wait for my local postcard store to actually stock their holiday stuff! Just preparing my photo check-in now :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: nessy_86 on November 27, 2013, 10:23:22 AM
My cards are ready... I just can't ever get pics to work in PMs for some reason  :huh:

Anyone have any ideas how to get it to work for me? Or I did ask if I could send a link to my pics.

We got a trace amount of snow today. I know everyone to the north of me was supposed to get slammed with snow!

Just in case I don't have time to get on this thread tomorrow-- to all of my US friends-- have a terrific Thanksgiving! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 27, 2013, 10:29:36 AM
My cards are ready... I just can't ever get pics to work in PMs for some reason  :huh:

Anyone have any ideas how to get it to work for me? Or I did ask if I could send a link to my pics.

We got a trace amount of snow today. I know everyone to the north of me was supposed to get slammed with snow!

Just in case I don't have time to get on this thread tomorrow-- to all of my US friends-- have a terrific Thanksgiving! :D

The way that I send my pics in a PM is by going into another thread and selecting the photo from my photobucket, clicking on the link to copy it and then go into my PM and paste that link, that seems to work for me ;)

I'm sure you could include a link for them to click on, as long as they see them one way or another, should be good to go :)

We had a small amount of snow falling throughout the day, but it melted by the time it hit the ground :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: nessy_86 on November 27, 2013, 10:38:54 AM
My cards are ready... I just can't ever get pics to work in PMs for some reason  :huh:

Anyone have any ideas how to get it to work for me? Or I did ask if I could send a link to my pics.

We got a trace amount of snow today. I know everyone to the north of me was supposed to get slammed with snow!

Just in case I don't have time to get on this thread tomorrow-- to all of my US friends-- have a terrific Thanksgiving! :D

The way that I send my pics in a PM is by going into another thread and selecting the photo from my photobucket, clicking on the link to copy it and then go into my PM and paste that link, that seems to work for me ;)

I'm sure you could include a link for them to click on, as long as they see them one way or another, should be good to go :)

We had a small amount of snow falling throughout the day, but it melted by the time it hit the ground :(

Thanks so much! That worked perfectly!

Our snow was mixed with rain so as soon as it hit something it was gone.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 27, 2013, 10:43:45 AM
My cards are ready... I just can't ever get pics to work in PMs for some reason  :huh:

Anyone have any ideas how to get it to work for me? Or I did ask if I could send a link to my pics.

We got a trace amount of snow today. I know everyone to the north of me was supposed to get slammed with snow!

Just in case I don't have time to get on this thread tomorrow-- to all of my US friends-- have a terrific Thanksgiving! :D

The way that I send my pics in a PM is by going into another thread and selecting the photo from my photobucket, clicking on the link to copy it and then go into my PM and paste that link, that seems to work for me ;)

I'm sure you could include a link for them to click on, as long as they see them one way or another, should be good to go :)

We had a small amount of snow falling throughout the day, but it melted by the time it hit the ground :(

Thanks so much! That worked perfectly!

Our snow was mixed with rain so as soon as it hit something it was gone.

I'm happy to hear that it worked for you :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Iceglider on November 27, 2013, 10:45:14 AM
My cards were pre-made so they are all ready. I just haven't gotten down to finish writing on two of them.

 :work: <me procrastinating instead of writing on the cards.  >_<
I wasn't sure if we had to have them written out before the photo check-in. Anyway I'll try to write them and send the check-in tomorrow. It is actually cool (for here) and rainy here tonight, I think I will go put on some socks.
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Post by: Emberfly on November 27, 2013, 11:48:53 AM
I'm wracking my brain for something to write on the cards.  Please don't be disappointed if it just says Merry Christmas, though I do hope inspiration hits.  Good luck everyone with your cards, too.
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Post by: Radha on November 27, 2013, 12:18:40 PM
  I'm fine with the cards just saying Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays- I get writer's block even with family!  :P

   I'll be doing mine tomorrow night after we finish hosting Thanksgiving.  That's when I'll be decorating for Christmas too!  :lovey:
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Post by: Catlein on November 27, 2013, 01:05:21 PM
You don't have all that much space, so I don't think anyone's expecting a dissertation of awesomeness :) We'll just be happy to receive the well wishes!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Moss on November 27, 2013, 01:08:27 PM
Check-in done, cards written out, and all ready to mail! Hope everyone likes their cards!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: wyndstar on November 27, 2013, 01:14:39 PM
oops! kept putting them off cause i just have to get the at the local post office lol! will be grabbing them tomorrow before work and will send in the photo in the evening!
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Post by: tikibirds on November 27, 2013, 01:20:43 PM
Quote
Tikibirds, you could try mounting your paper on cardstock maybe? I don't know if that would disqualify them as postcards as far as postage rate goes

For international shiping, postcards or a letter are both the same price. I dont think I have any thick paper though. I suppose I can easily make my own envelops.

I finished 3/4  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: fireglides on November 27, 2013, 02:17:17 PM
I'm so excited to see everyone's cards!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 27, 2013, 04:14:24 PM
You can easily glue it on cardboard, i did this on mine too:
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it was the package of an amazon book delivery, it worked very well!
cut your cards out, but leave a bigger border around it. glue them on your whole piece of cardboard, make sure to make it flat on the cardboard by gently stroking bubbles fron the center out. then, lay it between books and let it dry for a few hours, so it wont bent because of the humidity.
i usually let it dry overnight, but that is a bookbinder-habit. ;)
finally, cut it out to the postcard size you planned. because you left a border on both materials, it doesn't have to fit on the milimeter and you get very clean edges.
cutting is the easiest with an excacto knife and a cutting-lineal!

did that made sense without pictures after all? ^^"
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Mkia on November 27, 2013, 04:21:01 PM
I can't wait to get these bad boys sent out to my partners! :D And get some cards also! I love getting mail :blush:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Katgyrl on November 28, 2013, 03:13:14 AM
Oh, that totally makes sense, emuel! You do bookbinding? That is awesome! That's totally clever to use cardstock and probably makes the postcard really sturdy too.

I have some storebought cards but I'm really hoping I will have time tomorrow or Saturday to put some handmade cards together. I printed out postcard backs I found online that are really cute! I'll probably glue mine on cardstock, but I think I will try sandwiching them between books while they dry so they are nice and flat! I bet chipboard would work really well too, I may have some of that in my papercrafting stash.

Now I'm off to make some pumpkin pie and other thanksgiving yummies!  :yummy:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Loona on November 28, 2013, 06:06:06 AM
I am done with the cards! they are nothing special, but in the end I'm happy with how they turned out - I hope my partners will also like them  ^.^

I'm in the process of adding text to them, but at this point I realised this might be a nasty puzzle for my partners, because my handwriting is so small, even when I try to use bigger letters!  :blush:
(and also, I'm a chatterbox, so it's in my nature to try to sqeeze in as much text as possible XD )
also, I know it is difficult for many people to read it, not only because of the size (many people say it looks good, but is hard to read).
so in the end I decided to take notes of the messages I wrote on the cards :P my dear partners, please don't be shy to ask me about something I wrote, and don't be ashamed if you can't read it, or some of it! :lookround:

oh, by the way, there is something about the photo check-in I am not sure about... do I have to send a photo of the cards' picture side or the text side, or both? just asking because if the picture side is enough, I'd do my photo check-in right now. if the text-side is also needed, I'll finish that first.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Kiwi on November 28, 2013, 09:49:00 AM
A pic of either side is fine :) Just so I know they do exist, all 5, and are ready to go aside from addresses (and maybe postage/quick final touches).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Emberfly on November 28, 2013, 12:06:30 PM
My cards are sitting here, message written, postage attached, just waiting for addresses and my walk to the mail box.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Moss on November 28, 2013, 01:56:52 PM
Probably a dumb question, but how much is international postcard postage, usually? The POs around here are such a pain to deal with, and I'd rather just pick up some holiday stamps rather than wait on line to weigh and label each card. Would 2 or 3 forever stamps cover it?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: AnnaPommes on November 28, 2013, 03:36:47 PM
thank you katgirl! cardstock sounds great too. when you press it, i recommend books with a fabric surface as books with papersurfaces can take damage from it. some people also lay paper kitchen towels between the work and the pressing books.
bookbinding is fantastic and relaxing to work with. Making boxes and "dress" them in your favorite paper is also a part of bookbinding, and i loove it! you can doo soo much in bookbinding, but people barely see the effort in it. ;)

ahh, i am waiting for my adresses, shipping them out will be exiting!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Iceglider on November 28, 2013, 10:36:59 PM
The U.S. now has global forever stamps. Sending to any foreign country is the same now, apparently. They cost $1.10.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Radha on November 28, 2013, 11:36:46 PM
The U.S. now has global forever stamps. Sending to any foreign country is the same now, apparently. They cost $1.10.

  That's awesome- I had no idea that existed!  I'm lucky in that I recently moved to a larger city and my new post office seems to be really good.

  Making my cards today!  Then hubby and I are off to our old house to spruce it up before putting it on the market.  It's not the way I would choose to use our Thanksgiving holiday, but it will be good to have it done.  Cross your fingers that the house sells quickly :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: pandabear_chan on November 29, 2013, 01:45:38 AM
I'm nearly done with my cards too. I came up with some really cool things, all cards are self-done and will be posted in an envelope to protect their designs. I hope my partners will like them.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 29, 2013, 04:41:24 AM
so, it appears i'm not the only one to have struggled in thinking of what to write on these cards :crazy:  i'm not creative, I cant draw, I'm not very sociable so all in I had to think off the top of my head with what I wrote, I hope my partners all like their cards :yikes:  some of you artistic people are making me nervous with all your wonderful ideas with what you've done to your cards.  so i'm paranoid about mine being ok now, eeeeeep! 

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: DerbyGirl on November 29, 2013, 06:36:38 AM
My postcards all say something that has to do with the picture I drew on the front.

Hmm, I forgot I could make my own envelopes for these. xD Calendar pictures make for fun envelopes...*rubs hands* I might send mine in envelopes for added splash.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 29, 2013, 07:13:58 AM
I will be happy just to be receiving cards regardless of what they look like or what's written in them :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 29, 2013, 12:17:35 PM
My husband is going to help me vector my sketch...  this is always the hardest part for me!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: fireglides on November 29, 2013, 12:22:47 PM
I will be happy just to be receiving cards regardless of what they look like or what's written in them :)

I agree!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Radha on November 29, 2013, 12:50:36 PM
 Well, I'm bummed- Walmart offers postcards so I made photos, but they don't offer them in same day or 1 hour printing.  But, I can get photo greeting cards that are flat 5 x 7, individually printed, for same day service. Just no area for writing on the back, I guess?

  Guess I could go for that and then glue them to cardstock?  I'll make the check in tomorrow with store bought cards if I have too, but I worked pretty hard on those photos :huh:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Sandra on November 29, 2013, 01:25:13 PM
All my cards are here. I'm writing on them tonight and will get a check-in photo sent. I just need to get envelopes for them now. :) I'm thinking I'm doing to decorate the envelopes a bit once I get my hands on some.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: NovelNerd on November 29, 2013, 02:09:26 PM
I forgot to post this earlier, and I should have eep.

If my partners I have for this swap when you send me a card please let me know you got me from the swap (especially if we talk on here ect).  Last year I swapped cards with a lot of Arena members, and I'm doing it again this year. I got confused some last year because I had some friends get me for this swap, but I had also pm'd them about swapping cards in private. I didn't know which was which. :lol:

To all my partners I went back and wrote on your card that I'm your swap partner just to avoid confusion if you're doing something similar. :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: wyndstar on November 30, 2013, 01:09:42 AM
sent in my photo!! oops meant to do that last night :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 30, 2013, 04:51:37 AM
I will be happy just to be receiving cards regardless of what they look like or what's written in them :)

I agree!!

I like this way of thinking :biggrin: count me in with it too!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: tikibirds on November 30, 2013, 08:45:10 AM
Check in pic sent  :satisfied: sadly, I really can not draw
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Salli on November 30, 2013, 08:57:00 AM
I will be happy just to be receiving cards regardless of what they look like or what's written in them :)

I agree!!

I like this way of thinking :biggrin: count me in with it too!

I'm with them ^
If it's not junk mail or a bill I'm thrilled. If it's fun mail then I am seriously over the moon. Snail mail is my favorite thing ever.  :mail:

Can't believe November's over!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> How are you going? (photo check-ins due by Nov.30)
Post by: Radha on November 30, 2013, 10:04:34 AM
  All checked in and super happy with how the photo cards turned out!

  I too will be excited to get personal mail that isn't a bill  :frolic:  So excited to have these ready- I hope everyone likes them.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 30, 2013, 11:38:11 AM
Sent my pic in...
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Post by: fireglides on November 30, 2013, 01:19:43 PM
Almost time for sending! Yeah! :)
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Post by: candiedapples on November 30, 2013, 01:59:25 PM
Yay!! I just sent in my check in pic. Two of mine are made from Zazzle, and the rest are postcards from etsy that I thought really fit with my partners' lists of likes. I love getting snail mail from penpals and stuff! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 30, 2013, 11:22:46 PM
today its december :faint: 

where *HAS* this year gone?!?!?  :blink: :blink:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 01, 2013, 01:30:57 AM
We are on track - hoping to send out address lists today (but forgive if they are a day or two late).

I'm waiting on Arianna's check-in, lovesbabysquirmy to clarify their pic...and sadly looks like Pandora will be dropped from the swap - no communication at all or check-in, and hasn't posted in a month.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 01, 2013, 01:51:17 AM
That's sad that someone will be dropped from the swap, can't wait to get the addresses though so I can get my cards addressed and sent out :)
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Post by: nessy_86 on December 01, 2013, 01:58:46 AM
I haven't written on my cards yet but I will work on that once I get a free minute! I love getting mail so don't go too crazy trying to write the perfect thing on the back of my cards! :D
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Post by: wyndstar on December 01, 2013, 02:17:21 AM
just realized the postcards i got are pre-paid worldwide... so i won't need stamps!! sorry if my partners wanted to see stamps lol
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Post by: Mkia on December 01, 2013, 02:25:53 AM
Can't wait to ship out my cards! :)
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Post by: AnnaPommes on December 01, 2013, 02:27:37 AM
whohh, if i could get the adresses until tomorrow, i could send out all at my post-office stop tomorrow!
too bad someone dropped out, i hope she is allright. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Arianna on December 01, 2013, 03:01:35 AM
I finally sent in my check in.  I PMed ArenaHunt last night (before the deadline) to tell her that I would have to do this today.  Hopefully I'm not kicked out.  So far, no message back.

EDIT:  Just saw the post from ArenaHunt. :)

Ugh!  Life decided to get hectic on me.  Good excuse or bad, it's the truth.  And Black Friday weekend at work has not done anything to help me self-esteem wise or busy wise.

Anyhow, I have been keeping in regular contact, in my opinion; and, I'm really looking forward to sending and receiving cards!
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Post by: Arokiss on December 01, 2013, 03:34:32 AM
That's sweet, nessy_86 ^_^

Yes, sad to hear she's hasn't checked in. Like emuel said, hope she's okay.

Can't wait for the addresses  :frolic:

*JM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on December 01, 2013, 04:10:22 AM
Perhaps people who are hand-making their cards should have been informed well in advance of sign-ups that a photograph of the sketchbook page is not what the mods wanted for a "check-in".  :(

I've gotten my envelopes ready for addresses and stamps so hopefully I still get to send out...

*panics and checks her dates*
Are we sending by Dec 2nd or by Dec 9th?  Now I'm really confused...  I'm going to be more than ready to go if they aren't going out until Dec 9th...  Help!  I feel like I'm under serious pressure for tomorrow...  :(

edit:  *whew*  Nope, the date is Dec 9th so I will be more than ready!  :D  Just waiting for addresses!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Loona on December 01, 2013, 05:46:06 AM
I have also sent my check-in photo yesterday - sorry I didn't get to mention it sooner. I planned to do it still on Friday, between getting home from work and leaving to the train station (we were visiting hubby's parents for the weekend), but work was hell, and I almost had problems catching the train. luckily I did manage to take the cards and the cable for my camera with me, so I was able to take a pic of them on Saturday, but as we were not at home, I didn't really have time, nor did I want to sit in front of the computer, reading mails and forums, so I just quickly sent the pic in and went back to the family. thankfully I got a confirmation message from ArenaHunt that they arrived in time ^^

I also hope Pandora is ok, and it's just that life got unexpectedly busy for her :(

I also can't believe it's December already... where did the year go? >_<
my mother would turn 62 today... after more than 3 years I still can't believe she's not with us anymore. December is a very sad month for me without her :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 01, 2013, 08:24:33 AM
Thank you everyone for your check-ins. I'm working on re-shuffling some of the address lists now due to Pandora's disappearance - I do hope she is ok, but I can't hold the swap when I have no idea what is going on there.

Perhaps people who are hand-making their cards should have been informed well in advance of sign-ups that a photograph of the sketchbook page is not what the mods wanted for a "check-in".  :(

I think it's been pretty clear in the rules since the swap was posted that the check-in was for completed postcards (quote below). Forgive me for having to ask for clarification...but after everyone has had a month to get everything finished, and having asked for completed "ready-to-mail" postcards after a month's working time, to just receive a sketch really throws a host off their confidence...

**Photo check-in: November 30.
To prove you are ready to put your cards in the mail, and to get your address lists, everyone must PM me a PHOTO for their check-in.

Anyone that does not submit a photo of their ready-to-mail postcards for the check-in will be dropped from the swap (and appropriate feedback will be left). That means you will not be sent your address list if you don't submit a check-in, and you will not be included on any other address lists (you will not receive any cards from the swap).
The secret swap word is cooper. This is not the same one as the other holiday swaps, please make sure you're sending the right one.

**Swap Timelines:
Nov 30 - photo check in deadline, cards must be complete and ready for mailing
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 01, 2013, 08:26:21 AM
I have an extra postcard ready to go if needed? I did an order an extra just in case :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: NovelNerd on December 01, 2013, 08:54:58 AM
Wellll if necessary I can send an extra one, but it would have to be a regular card and not a postcard. I have enough postcards for my partners and then five extras in case one goes missing. I'd hate to use one and then have to send extras and be out of cards. I do have a lot of regular Christmas cards though to take on one as well if needed.
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Post by: Mkia on December 01, 2013, 10:14:49 AM
I can send an extra if needed, as well!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Katgyrl on December 01, 2013, 10:23:36 AM
My pony postcards I was making didn't work out. :( Luckily I had some backups I was able to send a pic of for my check-in. Good thing I didn't write names on them yet I guess, since lists are being shuffled. I'd be happy to send out an extra card as well.
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Post by: Radha on December 01, 2013, 10:44:41 AM
  I can also print out an extra one with no problem- I think Walmart saves the photo design. 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Arianna on December 01, 2013, 03:04:43 PM
Perhaps people who are hand-making their cards should have been informed well in advance of sign-ups that a photograph of the sketchbook page is not what the mods wanted for a "check-in".  :(

I have some free time this week, so starting tomorrow, I am working on my cards.  Hand drawn and painted, so...  You are not alone.

I waited, thinking things would be less hectic towards the end of the school semester and so forth.

Nope. :P

But I will be ready.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Aienhime on December 01, 2013, 04:56:25 PM
Looking forward to receiving my addresses and hoping I don't get different ones as I did already include names... ^^"
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Emberfly on December 01, 2013, 05:09:55 PM
Looking forward to receiving my addresses and hoping I don't get different ones as I did already include names... ^^"

Me too!  I've written on them with names and little notes to each of my partners with postcards selected specifically for them and the interests they had (hopefully I got them right).  I've an extra card but I'm not sure any new partners would like it but may be able to find one locally.

If I do get new partners, can I still get the addresses for my old partners?  I'll still send them the postcards since they're written up with postage already on them.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: NovelNerd on December 01, 2013, 05:13:07 PM
Ouch. Well hopefully mine stay the same...kinda wrote all over mine already and have my partners forum names on the envelopes.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Loona on December 01, 2013, 08:47:22 PM
Looking forward to receiving my addresses and hoping I don't get different ones as I did already include names... ^^"

Me too!  I've written on them with names and little notes to each of my partners with postcards selected specifically for them and the interests they had (hopefully I got them right).  I've an extra card but I'm not sure any new partners would like it but may be able to find one locally.

If I do get new partners, can I still get the addresses for my old partners?  I'll still send them the postcards since they're written up with postage already on them.
the same for me - I have also included names and notes (also, some of the cards are personalized, so I'm not sure a new partner would like the same card as much).

I'd also still love to get the addresses of my original partners if I do get a new one too. I'd love to send these out to the persons I made them for (and I'm OK with having to send out 6 cards as a result).
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 01, 2013, 08:50:20 PM
Luckily I didn't address my cards yet :P So I don't have an issue there, can't wait to get the addresses and get these cards out in the mail :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 01, 2013, 09:14:42 PM
oh, my. if my partners would change, that would be really bad, because the cards are very personalized and already have a personal message on thier back. O_O
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Eldarwen on December 01, 2013, 09:30:29 PM
I wouldn't mind if my partners changed. I use envelopes so I didn't write anything yet. :) and my cards are store bought.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 01, 2013, 10:07:57 PM
oh gosh, I was away fr a few days for the holidays (I know I sound like a broken record, but no internet at my house means weekends and Holidays are no internet time for me)

So *scrolls through list of comments* ah ha!
1. I do not care if my cards are handmade, store bought, printed, a photo, or whatever. The idea that someone is thinking about me and sending me holiday wishes is great.
2. oh no for people dropping out, how will the reshuffling of addresses and cards work?
3. All my cards were custom made for my partners however I can make 1-2 new cards for other people if I need to.
4. For anyone else that has made cards for people that may have dropped or such, we could always scan all of them in and do an collective art trade here to make sure that all these lovely cards have a home.
5. Gosh guys the time has raced by, Iā€™m sure glad I got to work on my cards early, there is so much else going on!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Mkia on December 02, 2013, 01:10:27 AM
I'm in the same boat...I hope my partners don't change. My cards are all the same, but I made a little item to go with it that is personalized.

But I don't mind sending an extra if we need to cover for the flaker!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Pheasant on December 02, 2013, 01:23:30 AM
I have an extra postcard ready to go if needed? I did an order an extra just in case :)

I have a few extras on hand as well, so I'd be willing to send some to some of Pandora's recipients if necessary.

Edit; I don't really mind if my partner list changes, as I didn't personalize any of mine. ^^; It's very sad that we had a member drop from the swap, though.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Sandra on December 02, 2013, 01:56:54 AM
I hope mine doesn't change since I wrote in my cards already. >_<

Edit: I can totally buy an extra card if needed though. I don't mind having an extra partner.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: xeevee on December 02, 2013, 03:03:09 AM
Changing partners would be very bad for me.  The cards I have cost me a fair bit of money as it is.  This new format has not proved to be a winner for me at all.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: feytje on December 02, 2013, 03:45:37 AM
 I can also make some extra cards that is no problem
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: pandabear_chan on December 02, 2013, 06:06:12 AM
I'm done with my cards after a very stressful month with unexpected job issues, but made it in time hopefully and sent in my final beauty pics with personalised back texts, so it would be mad for me if my partners would change as each card is not only done by hand but personalised too with favourite things from the individual lists.

Hope our mod forgives my delayed beauty pics, I finished them today.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Catlein on December 02, 2013, 09:05:45 AM
Glad to see that almost everyone checked in!

I am really excited to see the different post cards that are going out, and I really love this format!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Peppie on December 02, 2013, 10:39:23 AM
ooooooh sorry I missed this  :( Look for me to join next year though!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Kiwi on December 02, 2013, 12:08:12 PM
It won't be many people that have a partner change - and it'll only be 1 partner for those that are shuffled a little (basically taking out one and inserting the next in the list) - but those affected will know in their PM. Just getting everything drafted and organized to plop in the address lists :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 02, 2013, 01:22:13 PM
Ok, lists are out! The only ones with a slight shuffle are those that were sending to the 1 MIA participant. If they weren't on your list, then you won't have any changes.

If there are any questions/concerns/etc, please PM me.

Thanks to all that offered extra cards if needed, I will keep it in mind should the need arise (hopefully it won't).

Remember to get your cards in the mail by December 9, sign your Arena username, and PM when you have mailed. Also remember to PM as you receive cards from your partners (if you aren't sure if the card is from this swap or not - PM me anyways and I can check my list).

Also a reminder that if any cards don't reach their destinations by Christmas, I'll be asking for make-up cards to be sent. But we will cross that bridge if/when we get to it.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Mkia on December 02, 2013, 01:28:01 PM
Yay got my addresses! I shall be shipping Wednesday as tomorrow I am in presentations all day  -_-
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Catlein on December 02, 2013, 02:47:55 PM
Got my addresses! I have to go to the post office tomorrow, so they will get shipped out at the same time!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: wyndstar on December 02, 2013, 02:56:05 PM
yay!! actually i'm going to the post office tomorrow too so i might as well mail mine out. Canada Post suggests mailing holiday cards by Dec 6th to Europe to ensure they arrive on time and for the USA it's by dec 13th but I think i'll just mail them all tomorrow or wednesday to make sure they're all out in time :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Emberfly on December 02, 2013, 02:57:25 PM
yay!! actually i'm going to the post office tomorrow too so i might as well mail mine out. Canada Post suggests mailing holiday cards by Dec 6th to Europe to ensure they arrive on time and for the USA it's by dec 13th but I think i'll just mail them all tomorrow or wednesday to make sure they're all out in time :)

Ooh, good to know.  I was going to pop mine in the mail tomorrow anyway but now I know I really should so they'll get there in time.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Navi on December 02, 2013, 03:57:20 PM
Yay! I got my addresses today too :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: NovelNerd on December 02, 2013, 04:28:44 PM
I have some packages to mail out tomorrow, so my cards will go out then. ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> Photo check-ins due TODAY!
Post by: Eldarwen on December 02, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
Got my addresses too!  :) Im going to mail my cards tomorrow, today I have no time at all. I have 30 mins to sit here and then I have to drive to school and I when I come back its already time to sleep.  :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 02, 2013, 10:33:07 PM
Whoo! Thank you for my address list. I just realized I got a couple of the wrong stamps I think. Hopefully I will get that sorted out today or tomorrow and have them all mailed out then!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aflame on December 02, 2013, 10:34:26 PM
yay writen and waiting to post at last
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Pheasant on December 03, 2013, 01:48:14 AM
I received my address lists, I'll get those cards ready to go!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Katgyrl on December 03, 2013, 02:54:24 AM
Got my addresses! My day today is pretty crazy, but hopefully I will be able to fill them out and mail them tomorrow or Thursday!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ~breezie~ on December 03, 2013, 02:57:54 AM
I think I mail my cards thursday  :frolic:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 03, 2013, 03:04:58 AM
Mine should be going out today :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wiccanpony1 on December 03, 2013, 04:49:22 AM
My cards have been posted:) xx
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 03, 2013, 05:17:07 AM
Most will be going in the mail tomorrow

NOTE to anyone who may have had me as a partner, I moved suddenly this week so if you haven't sent them yet ask mod for my new address. If you have sent them already I will beg the people moving into my new place to relay them to me.

Sorry for any inconvenience this causes guys, we've had alot going on recently.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 03, 2013, 05:48:38 AM
addresses are in my inbox :P   yayness!!!

i'll get them written up this evening, might be able to get mum to post them this week if not they will have to go on Saturday before I head into work, I've got my holiday swap box contents to wrap and get shipped on Saturday too :)

I know several people have offered to send cards already, but if you do need someone else for a card i'm able to do one too...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: girlyponce on December 03, 2013, 06:10:18 AM
Cards are addressed & ready to go! A couple of them I may get hand-cancelled and then will send them in envelopes - they're from the 1920s, so I want to make sure they hold up and get to the right people :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 03, 2013, 06:16:28 AM
Cards are addressed & ready to go! A couple of them I may get hand-cancelled and then will send them in envelopes - they're from the 1920s, so I want to make sure they hold up and get to the right people :)

What is hand canceled?!

and Happy Birthday!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 03, 2013, 06:23:27 AM
All the cards are on the way!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 03, 2013, 07:23:00 AM
Cards are officially on the way to my partners :) I really hope that you guys like them :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: DerbyGirl on December 03, 2013, 07:31:22 AM
Got the addresses, mine will be on the way Thursday, as that's when I next work (I work part time as a side job at a PO.)

@girlyponce ooh lucky them. Yes, totally get those hand canceled.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 03, 2013, 09:15:29 AM
Most will be going in the mail tomorrow

NOTE to anyone who may have had me as a partner, I moved suddenly this week so if you haven't sent them yet ask mod for my new address. If you have sent them already I will beg the people moving into my new place to relay them to me.

Sorry for any inconvenience this causes guys, we've had alot going on recently.

Thanks for the update UF - all your partners have been PM'ed. Since I've only received a PM from 1 person so far saying they have sent their cards, I think we've caught people in time.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Moss on December 03, 2013, 09:57:06 AM
Have my addresses, cards will definitely go out sometime this week!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Catlein on December 03, 2013, 04:02:45 PM
All my cards are on their way! I hope that they get to their destinations soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aienhime on December 03, 2013, 04:17:55 PM
My cards will go out tonight! So exciting, can't wait to hear if my partners like them :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Emberfly on December 03, 2013, 04:21:52 PM
I was going to mail mine today but the huge snow drifts and lack of boots, since I left them at work, means I'm going to wait until the plows and shovels have worked their magic.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 03, 2013, 10:37:25 PM
Thanks for the update UF - all your partners have been PM'ed. Since I've only received a PM from 1 person so far saying they have sent their cards, I think we've caught people in time.

psssshhhheeww! I was so nervous. The move has been so hectic, it was so sudden, we had to box and bag everything and push 2 non running cars to the new neighbor hood and such. We can't find ANYTHING at the moment, there are critters everywhere (we haven't had time to reset everyone's tanks), I have been using a pony brush to brush my hair since I can't find my regular one, and everything I CAN find I've been keeping in a purse I carry with me everywhere so I don't loose any of that. Ugh its hectic.

BUT, that being said, I got ALL my cards ready to mail today and will be hitting up the post office on my lunch break. I'm pretty excited about these and I hope everyone likes them! I wanna post them to my dA but I don't want to ruin the surprise. Are we allowed to post elsewhere after all of our cards reach their homes?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: BabySunnybunch on December 03, 2013, 11:40:11 PM
Hi everyone!! So I've been like the crappiest swapper ever this year =/ I usually am always on top of participating and posting early, but I've really neglected posting in this thread! I spent some time reading through everyones posts, so I finally wanted to stop in (though I know it's a bit late!)

Favorite Color(s)? Lately I've been loving teal, seafoam, think like sea glass colors, and grey.

Favorite Animal(s)? I have a Jack Russell who I absolutely adore. Other than that, I'm not the biggest fan of wolves or whales.

Favorite MLP? Baby Starflower and Baby Stripes always come to mind. I also love Sugar Apple, Chief, and the nurse ponies.

Other tidbits of information? I'm currently in nursing school, which is why I've been so MIA throughout this swap! I work as a paramedic, and I am getting married in June 2014!

Your winter holiday? I celebrate Christmas, but I am not offended in the slightest by other holidays! I actually like more of the winter aspect of Christmas (e.g. snowflakes rather than Santa).

I have no problem at all if my postcards come in an envelope, or if someone really struggled with the postcards and is sending actual cards instead.

Hope that helps my partners! And if you've already sent the cards, no worries!! I love and proudly display all of the cards I receive no matter what =)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Pheasant on December 04, 2013, 02:21:13 AM
All of mine have been addressed, hoping to mail them out today. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 04, 2013, 02:31:51 AM
Mine are all addressed! I plan on dropping them off this afternoon.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 04, 2013, 02:37:57 AM
just finished filling mine out! will send them today :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 04, 2013, 02:45:25 AM
everything ready, will get shipped with the art swap tomorrow morning (missed the post office opening time today.)


UF, yes, after your partner got thier card, it is okay to post! ^^ sounds like a quite chaotic time for you, i wish you some time to relax soon. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: pandabear_chan on December 04, 2013, 04:11:26 AM
My cards are all ready to go and will be posted tomorrow in an envelope to protect the designs. If you get mail from Germany (Berlin) it's from pandabear ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 04, 2013, 04:52:44 AM
mine all went out today.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ringwraith10 on December 04, 2013, 09:57:45 AM
Mine are all in the mail except one, which will go out either tomorrow or the next day. :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 04, 2013, 10:25:02 AM
All shipped out :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Kiwi on December 04, 2013, 12:14:02 PM
If anyone wants to post teaser pics - that could be fun :) Just little bits of your cards, without giving away any details or addresses of course.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 04, 2013, 02:51:48 PM
aww i already sent them. i could post the pic of the cards i sent in for check-in though... there's no addy's on them just the fronts :P
oh i did change out one of them cause i found a postcard a little bit more suitable for someone
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 04, 2013, 03:40:00 PM
teasers are coming!

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the color correction is a bit off, since i took photos of them instead of scanning . ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 04, 2013, 07:00:15 PM
My cards are now in the mail! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 04, 2013, 07:13:48 PM
Love the teaser pic's emuel, those look great :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aienhime on December 04, 2013, 07:21:18 PM
oh wow emuel, those look amazing! Your partners are so lucky!

My cards will be send out in an hour ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Navi on December 04, 2013, 09:16:26 PM
teasers are coming!

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the color correction is a bit off, since i took photos of them instead of scanning . ;)

Oh my gosh, so cute! I cant wait to see the whole things :D Is that Rarities cat? Opalesence, I think?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aienhime on December 04, 2013, 09:31:34 PM
Aaaand mine are on their way! Really hoping they'll arrive soon :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Beldarna on December 04, 2013, 10:37:38 PM
Mine are stamped and ready to be mailed out.  I'll get it done either tonight or tomorrow on my way to work. So exciting! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 05, 2013, 01:14:43 AM
horrible weather out here but the cards are all securely send out and got pretty stamps on the enverlopes. ;)
According to the lady from the post office, the cards shall arrive in about 3-4 days to european destinations and about 6 days for cards send overseas. *dance*


oh, yes, it is opalescence (how ever she is spelled ;) ) and iĀ“m glad you like the teasers!
artsy drawing swaps are my suuperduper favorite! i have the bad habit of not sending many extras, but i put lots of love in the actual drawing!
thank you, girls! *much hugs*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Kiwi on December 05, 2013, 01:16:26 AM
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I love the bunnies! The second one looks a little like my Chaos boy. Love the spotted ones :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aflame on December 05, 2013, 01:57:14 AM
posted !!!!!done and dusted ! xaflame
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Salli on December 05, 2013, 02:18:10 AM
Mine will be out tomorrow!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 05, 2013, 02:57:40 AM
awesome teaser!!!

omg first snowfall of the year today!! it's just a light dusting on the ground right now
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: nessy_86 on December 05, 2013, 03:30:30 AM
Mine are going out tomorrow :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 05, 2013, 03:42:05 AM
ahh, people, post more teasers, please! :D
thank you, Kiwi, the spotted ones are veery precious to me too! they are soo pretty, but i also love caramel colored bunnies, and these dark buns with the white on thier chins and around the eyes! Bunnies are all over very pretty creatures. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: fireglides on December 05, 2013, 04:00:49 AM
I think mine will go out tomorrow or Saturday. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: BabySunnybunch on December 05, 2013, 04:08:45 AM
I sent mine out yesterday!! I didn't take a teaser pic =( Well, I kinda did, but it isn't very good at all, sadly.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arokiss on December 05, 2013, 05:05:01 AM
Such beautiful cards, emuel! Wish I could make cards like that. I do have a small teaser, but they're not handmade. Hope that's ok.

They'll be going out tomorrow.

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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 05, 2013, 05:17:46 AM
I would post a teaser but my cards aren't handmade and individual, but I did make something individual for all my swap partners. Hope you guys like them when they get there. ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 05, 2013, 06:09:32 AM
guys guys guys guys guys cards are in the mail! Cards are being sent! AH! I am so so so so excited about this swap ya'll I keep coming back to the page to see if anyone has gotten one yet. :3 I need to crop my check in picture I did for a spoiler picture. One changes 100% at the last minute and I will say it only got cuter! I was quite proud.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: tikibirds on December 05, 2013, 08:28:32 AM
mine will be mailed tomorrow
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Navi on December 05, 2013, 11:07:06 AM
I mailed all my cards out today! Sorry they're not more fancy, I hope you guys enjoy them anyway ^^;
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 05, 2013, 11:58:03 AM
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 (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/urocyonfox/media/shhh%20check%20ins/clip_zps5fbb6bd1.png.html)
Hats and earmuffs as teasers
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 05, 2013, 12:02:43 PM
Cute teaser pics Urocyon, I wish I would've thought about taking teaser pics before I mailed them out ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Katgyrl on December 05, 2013, 12:30:12 PM
My cards are all ready to go and will be taken to the PO tomorrow. Mine are not custom or fancy or anything like that either, hopefully you guys like them still. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 05, 2013, 12:35:05 PM
I got a card today!! W00t! W00t!!

Thank you, madhatterda!! I love it, and the hat!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Moss on December 05, 2013, 01:02:22 PM
Sent all of mine today! Can't wait to see the first cards that come in!

And here's a cruddy little teaser picture of my cards. Apologies for iPod quality pictures, but it was the best I could do! All of my cards were the same basic design, but each one is unique.

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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 05, 2013, 01:39:15 PM
I got a card today!! W00t! W00t!!

Thank you, madhatterda!! I love it, and the hat!
Hehe that arrived quickly!  Glad you like it.

1 down four others to go :snowball:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 05, 2013, 01:42:53 PM
I got a card today!! W00t! W00t!!

Thank you, madhatterda!! I love it, and the hat!
Hehe that arrived quickly!  Glad you like it.

1 down four others to go :snowball:

The hat?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 05, 2013, 01:45:46 PM
I got a card today!! W00t! W00t!!

Thank you, madhatterda!! I love it, and the hat!
Hehe that arrived quickly!  Glad you like it.

1 down four others to go :snowball:

The hat?
I'm not telling! Everyone has to wait to see. :silly:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 05, 2013, 01:49:12 PM
I got a card today!! W00t! W00t!!

Thank you, madhatterda!! I love it, and the hat!
Hehe that arrived quickly!  Glad you like it.

1 down four others to go :snowball:

The hat?
I'm not telling! Everyone has to wait to see. :silly:
Well can't xeevee post a picture?  :angel: :nod: :bateyes:
I'm curious now lol...is it a hat for a pony?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 05, 2013, 02:32:13 PM
I got a card today!! W00t! W00t!!

Thank you, madhatterda!! I love it, and the hat!
Hehe that arrived quickly!  Glad you like it.

1 down four others to go :snowball:

The hat?
I'm not telling! Everyone has to wait to see. :silly:
Well can't xeevee post a picture?  :angel: :nod: :bateyes:
I'm curious now lol...is it a hat for a pony?
Well I know we all have to post pictures of the cards we get, but I think once they all arrive. :devious:

I'm not answering any questions! I know nothing.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 05, 2013, 03:11:52 PM
whoo whoo cards are arriving already!! that's so exciting! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 05, 2013, 03:33:35 PM
uhh, now i get quite excited too, i totally forgot the part that i will also getting some cards. :D
 UC, arokiss and moss, your teasers are pretty! and i like how you draw the ears, UC!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 05, 2013, 06:37:01 PM
People are already receiving cards? Super exciting :cheer:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 05, 2013, 06:43:39 PM
silly question: but it would probably not be that i get cards from the people i did send to?
*joins grrrlies excitement dance*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Kiwi on December 05, 2013, 08:58:15 PM
silly question: but it would probably not be that i get cards from the people i did send to?
*joins grrrlies excitement dance*

Nope, everyone is receiving from 5 completely different people than they sent too :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 05, 2013, 09:53:54 PM
uhh, now i get quite excited too, i totally forgot the part that i will also getting some cards. :D
 UC, arokiss and moss, your teasers are pretty! and i like how you draw the ears, UC!

:3 thanks. I use to HATE my style of ponies. I would get so upset because they didn't look like the real mlp style. There's no telling how many pony art pieces I drew and threw away  :cry: but I guess as I've grown up and become comfortable with who I am as a person I've grown to like my art.... Not trying to sound vain, I'm sure other artist like their own art from time to time right?!

So we are not allowed to post pictures of what cards we receive until we get them all is that correct?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ~breezie~ on December 05, 2013, 10:51:21 PM
I mailed my cards today!
Love the teasers.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: DerbyGirl on December 06, 2013, 01:12:35 AM
I didn't think of taking teaser pics *facepalm* Guess you'll just have to wait and see. Anyways, I got mine sent out yesterday!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 06, 2013, 02:14:23 AM
I didn't think of taking teaser pics *facepalm* Guess you'll just have to wait and see. Anyways, I got mine sent out yesterday!

I didn't take teaser pics really I just cropped small chunks out of the check in we submitted!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aienhime on December 06, 2013, 04:29:37 AM
Oh wow, people are already getting their cards? Awesome! With me being overseas and all I don't expect any to show up for a while yet, but I'm so excited! Checking my mailbox every day!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Moss on December 06, 2013, 05:06:51 AM
First card came in today! Thank you BabySunnybunch, I love it! I need to figure out a way to hang them on my door.

It just occurred to me, though, that I didn't put a return address on my cards! I'm so used to not including ones on postcards that it completely slipped my mind.  :drunk:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 06, 2013, 06:38:12 AM
Received my first card today!! Thank you, Madhatterda! And omg :heart:  I love the "special addition"!!! Wow.

When can we post pictures? After we've received all cards?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Navi on December 06, 2013, 06:46:08 AM
First card came in today! Thank you BabySunnybunch, I love it! I need to figure out a way to hang them on my door.

It just occurred to me, though, that I didn't put a return address on my cards! I'm so used to not including ones on postcards that it completely slipped my mind.  :drunk:

I didn't put return addresses on mine either! Hopefully they all get there okay >_<
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: angel_rose on December 06, 2013, 07:04:07 AM
Got my first card today from Ringwraith10!!! Thanks so much! It's beautiful!
I was also wondering when we can post pics?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 06, 2013, 07:39:35 AM
Wow! People are already getting cards! Neat!!
I am cutting it close to the deadline, I messed up two of my cards and am all like :freak:
Hopefully tomorrow I have what I need to fix em
I must add that the global forever stamps are HUGE!!!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Navi on December 06, 2013, 08:13:47 AM
Wow! People are already getting cards! Neat!!
I am cutting it close to the deadline, I messed up two of my cards and am all like :freak:
Hopefully tomorrow I have what I need to fix em
I must add that the global forever stamps are HUGE!!!!

I agree about the stamps! I addressed my post cards, the giant globe stamps almost didn't fit in the space that was left >_<
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 06, 2013, 09:14:35 AM
Wow! People are already getting cards! Neat!!
I am cutting it close to the deadline, I messed up two of my cards and am all like :freak:
Hopefully tomorrow I have what I need to fix em
I must add that the global forever stamps are HUGE!!!!

I agree about the stamps! I addressed my post cards, the giant globe stamps almost didn't fit in the space that was left >_<

I addressed my cards first and the giant stamp covered the address on two of them. Silly mistake, but once I realized it wasn't going to fit it was too late. They are some heavy duty stickers lol  :huh:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 06, 2013, 09:42:13 AM
Oh I'm glad you like it Mkia and also know what the extra piece is now. :P

I know last year I took mine when I got all my cards, but I'm not sure. I do know last year we had to send a pm about the cards we got in to see which ones didn't show up.

Hooray now 2/5 getting closer :green:  I think two of mine have a lot longer way to travel.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Emberfly on December 06, 2013, 09:53:18 AM
Ok, finally got my cards mailed today.  I wimped out in this cold, -35 with the wind chill and a 'car-cicle' made me not want to even walk to the mailbox.  Sorry, but they're away!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ringwraith10 on December 06, 2013, 03:57:03 PM
Man, I don't know why they would make those stamps so huge, but I totally noticed the same thing. Thankfully none of them covered up my addresses. :)

In other news, I got my first card today! It was coming from fairly close, so it probably didn't have to travel for very long. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Catlein on December 06, 2013, 07:04:06 PM
Ok, finally got my cards mailed today.  I wimped out in this cold, -35 with the wind chill and a 'car-cicle' made me not want to even walk to the mailbox.  Sorry, but they're away!

Albertan weather is TERRIBLE right now. I think you can be forgiven!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 06, 2013, 09:49:27 PM
shipped!   :woot:

sorry I've been absent for a few days but I work for myself and the run up to Christmas is always so manic :crazy:  but yep, the cards are on their way!!  :biggrin:

your teasers look great... but I didn't even THINK to take take pics of my cards before posting them  :cry: nor did I think to put my addy on them in case they get lost  :cry: lets all hope none of the cards in this swap go awol...

*runs to check in with the mod*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 06, 2013, 11:42:20 PM
Yeah I totally did not have space to put a return address either. :(
Having never sent a postcard before I suppose this is one of those learning what not to do moments.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: DerbyGirl on December 06, 2013, 11:51:57 PM
Got my first postcard yesterday *dances* Loved the unicorn ringwraith10, and yes, totally will have to trade beanies at some point  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: tikibirds on December 07, 2013, 12:06:43 AM
They are in the mailbox waiting to be picked up
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 07, 2013, 12:55:41 AM
Oh hey everyone, I have a question for you all... how do you feel about being added to address book?   
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aienhime on December 07, 2013, 01:52:51 AM
Well I'm taking back what I said before, I already recieved my first card! How awesome is that :D Four to go!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Beldarna on December 07, 2013, 04:42:43 AM
I posted mine yesterday. It was the last they to mail in Sweden if we were to be sure they'll reach other countires before christmas so I really hope they'll arrive on time.

My apologies for lack of participation here. Workschedule has been crazy due to low staff and now with the upcoming Holliday and Hobbit coming I'm in for a lot of 12 hours shifts. I work and sleep, basically. But I'll try my best. At least I got the cards out on time. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 07, 2013, 05:20:04 AM
and while we all wait for cards to arrive i have some PICTURE SPAM!!! to share with you all :P

bodgit having his dinner :silly: 
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and the woofers belong to one of my clients :P 
L-R we have moley, patch, pepper (my fave ;) ) and butch
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sorry its taken me so long to post pictures of the animals.. i know it was about a week ago that we talked pets but i didn't forget complelety   :blink:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arokiss on December 07, 2013, 05:58:24 AM
Cool pics, sosoftbuttons.

Send my cards today, and received my first one. Thanks so much, Wiccanpony. It's gorgeous.

*JM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Pheasant on December 07, 2013, 06:26:44 AM
I sent all of mine in today, so keeps your eyes peeled!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 07, 2013, 06:42:24 AM
What are these globe stamps everyone is talking about?

Address book? Like keeping swap partners addresses and stuff? I'm confused.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 07, 2013, 07:29:24 AM
What are these globe stamps everyone is talking about?

Address book? Like keeping swap partners addresses and stuff? I'm confused.

Yes, that is what I was asking basically, if it is okay to add partners to address book.

The USPS has the forever stamps for US and international... the forever international stamp is literally a huge globe of a stamp!!! lol

Oh and I received two cards in the mail! But, I am so glad they were in envelopes because the mail delivery person left my mail box open and all the mail was damp!!! grrrr
Anyway, thank you Angel-rose and derbygirl!! The cards made it and they are great!! Thank you!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 07, 2013, 09:27:03 AM
I don't know if we have forever stamps here or not :huh: I don't see any reason not to hold onto address' for future swap or RAOPK type things, that's just me though :)

Cute animal pics sosoft
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 07, 2013, 09:51:45 AM
I would rather not have people keep my address. I moved over the summer and have people still sending me stuff to my old address. Some gets forwarded and some never shows up again. No thanks

If for some reason someone were to need it in the future just ask me for it.  I suppose I couldn't stop someone from keeping my address, but I would rather you didn't. It's causing a lot of issues for me now with people that did that. ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Emberfly on December 07, 2013, 10:33:22 AM
It doesn't matter to me if you want to keep my address, I don't see myself moving anytime soon.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Katgyrl on December 07, 2013, 04:06:25 PM
Got my postcards in the mail Friday! I don't mind if anyone wants to keep my address as long as you're not going to come stalk me. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 07, 2013, 04:36:13 PM
mikeysgrrrl: in Canada we call them permanent stamps. and they're the size of normal stamps. actually i think all of our stamps are like this now. as in you buy them at whatever current price they are but if you use them in 3 years they still hold the value so you won't need to add stamps.

remember before when prices would go up so you'd have your 35cent stamp and then need to buy a couple extra stamps to make the current postage? yah that sucked lol.

nice to see cards arriving!! is there a brag thread yet?? i wanna see!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 07, 2013, 10:29:45 PM
if people want to keep my addy that's fine, but I don't know as i'll be that organised myself :P

our stamps here in the uk remain 'first class' or 'second class' no matter how long you keep them - so long as the stamp says '1st' or '2nd' on it then your fine to post an itme in that category so long as it doesn't exceed the weight limit for that 'class'. 

however, if the stamp has actually got a monetary value on it, say like 79p or Ā£1.45, then it remains that value, so you can only use it if the item your posting costs that amount or less, if its more you have to buy extra stamps.  :P

are we posting one big brag with all our cards?!?  cant remember if that question has been addressed (pardon the pun  :lmao:  that was terrible, sorry... lol :lookround: ) or if we're stil waiting the answer from a mod?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 07, 2013, 10:51:05 PM
Thanks for letting me know Wyndstar, can you tell I don't mail anything in a regular envelope or send out postcards? :P Everything going out is either in a box or a bubble mailer lol. I do remember the days where you had to buy the .02 stamps and .05 stamps to add on, made the envelopes look hideous all covered in stamps >_<

I think we post a brag when we've received all of the cards, at least that's what I keep reading ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Kiwi on December 07, 2013, 11:26:03 PM
You can post brags whenever you like :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 07, 2013, 11:36:12 PM
Looks like mailing reminders will be going out later today - there are 19 people that it seems have not shipped yet (or at least haven't PM'ed me - I can't know if cards have been mailed if people aren't holding up their end of the communication).

7: You must let me know [via PM] when you have mailed your cards.
8: You must let me know [via PM] when you receive cards and from who. Each and every card.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Loona on December 08, 2013, 12:42:42 AM
my cards are not mailed out yet, I didn't make it to the post office in time on Friday, and they are not initiating posting during the weekends, so even if I took them to a post office today or yesterday the'd just lay in a pile of letters until Monday (possibly bent and that), so I decided to wait until tomorrow, when they are mailed out right away. I should still be in time like this, right?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on December 08, 2013, 12:55:51 AM
Mine are being taken to the post office Monday morning. :) 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 08, 2013, 12:57:32 AM
So exciting to see people are already receiving cards! :D I posted mine in envelopes, I hope they all arrive soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Navi on December 08, 2013, 01:07:26 AM
I got my first postcard today - Thanks so much BabySunnybunch! I love the stickers :heart:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arianna on December 08, 2013, 02:05:53 AM
My cards are going to be amongst the last batch sent.  I send this Wednesday.  Earlier, I asked for an extension due to a busier than expected schedule.  They are going out though!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arokiss on December 08, 2013, 03:47:46 AM
In The Netherlands, we have special stamps for the holiday post. For domestic mail, you have to put one on the envelope, but I've just put two on the Card Swap envelopes for outside my country. They're really, really cute. At least I think they are ^_^

*JM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Salli on December 08, 2013, 03:51:52 AM
I keep addresses until everyone gets their cards. Just in case I need to send a replacement. Anyone can keep mine if they don't stalk or send me junk mail.

Oh man, I hope my cards get there intact  :yikes: But they were all posted yesterday.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: pandabear_chan on December 08, 2013, 06:17:31 AM
I was told by Aienhime that she got their card - so 1/5 did arrive safely.

Here're my teaser pics (yes the orange pony has real pony hair):

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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 08, 2013, 08:18:19 AM
Those are beautiful panda :) That cat face looks adorable (like those vintage art inspired ones) and real hair on the pony is a cute idea.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Radha on December 08, 2013, 08:34:19 AM
  My cards will go out tomorrow- we had some snow and ice here on Thursday! :cold:  It's not bad by my old standards (I'm originally from Missouri) but now I live in Oklahoma and they really don't have the equipment to deal with snow and ice that actually stays around.  I'll be mailing all of mine tomorrow in envelopes, just for protection.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: candiedapples on December 08, 2013, 09:07:13 AM
Awesome previews everyone!

I've sent two out of five, and the rest are going out tomorrow! Like Radha in OK, we had icy roads and cold here in Texas. Luckily this week is sunny and warmer though. I just moved here from California, and am still getting used to the climate.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Loona on December 08, 2013, 08:01:11 PM
all my cards have been sent out today morning :) I have sent the overseas ones priority, as it wasn't much more expensive (and most of them already had enough stamps on them to cover priority sending), I hope this way they will arrive in time for sure :)

I would normally be fine if others kept my address, however, the flat is currently up for sale, so I don't know for how long will my address be the same... :/
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 08, 2013, 09:55:49 PM
Oh hey everyone, I have a question for you all... how do you feel about being added to address book?

:3 Since I just moved into this new house I don't see me moving again for a while. If anyone wants to keep my address that is A-ok with me.
 I really need to start an address book of my own I can't seem to ever find addresses though!

As for cards, thank you Navi! My hubby and I spent this whole weekend unpacking and cleaning and setting up animals so when I went up and checked the mail and got your card is was a nice break from everything going on. :3 The message of "hope your move went well" gave me that super warm awesome feeling inside and was just what I needed as a pick-me-up to get everything done. What an awesome thing to get as your first piece f mail into a new home. *hugs*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: SweetScoops on December 08, 2013, 10:09:44 PM
Feel free to keep my adress if you like :) I'm getting exited to see cards arrive! *soon soon
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Navi on December 09, 2013, 01:11:02 AM
Oh hey everyone, I have a question for you all... how do you feel about being added to address book?

:3 Since I just moved into this new house I don't see me moving again for a while. If anyone wants to keep my address that is A-ok with me.
 I really need to start an address book of my own I can't seem to ever find addresses though!

As for cards, thank you Navi! My hubby and I spent this whole weekend unpacking and cleaning and setting up animals so when I went up and checked the mail and got your card is was a nice break from everything going on. :3 The message of "hope your move went well" gave me that super warm awesome feeling inside and was just what I needed as a pick-me-up to get everything done. What an awesome thing to get as your first piece f mail into a new home. *hugs*

Hooray! :frolic: I'm glad the card arrived safely and it gave you some cheer :D Hopefully it's just the first of many happy pony mail deliveries!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Radha on December 09, 2013, 04:35:35 AM
  Off to mail my cards!  No teaser pics, but I will say that each card is individualized based on forum info you posted  :devious:

  Also hoping to wear out my 5 year old with a trip to a place with indoor playground toys.  School being cancelled Friday and Monday is beginning to get...well... :shocked:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 09, 2013, 05:16:29 AM
two cards !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 :party: I got two cards today, squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :biggrin:

the first was from aienhime and its a gorgeous picture of the starlight baby ponies standing in fake snow with some bits of snow in their hair, its just soooo cute!  :P

and the other one was from pandabear-chan...  and I am absolutely floored with how amazing it is :faint:  its argie windy, drawn to look like an arab :inlove: with real hair  on a purple background ^.^ wowsers!!! 

thankyou both SO MUCH :hug: 
*is kinda worried that my shop-bought cards might be a disappointment now* :yikes:

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 09, 2013, 05:24:55 AM
I'm sure everyone will love the cards that you picked out for them sosoft :) I can't wait to see brags of all of these drool worthy cards :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 09, 2013, 05:34:00 AM
i'm gonna do a picture of all my cards together when they've all arrived!
but I was so freakin' excited to have two cards today, mum was like 'you have post from two people in another country' and I was all confused 'what?!?!?' but then I remembered, THE CARD SWAP!!!!!  :P 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Salli on December 09, 2013, 05:39:00 AM
two cards !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*is kinda worried that my shop-bought cards might be a disappointment now* :yikes: [/size]

That's awesome, sosoft!! Don't worry about storebought cards :) That's what I expect from everyone :) I joined this because I love giving and getting mail (well, happy mail, not bills). I am so excited knowing all of our cards are crossing around the world right now.

No cards today but one from my cousin. My little card display is slowly growing...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: nessy_86 on December 09, 2013, 07:05:45 AM
I sent out my cards today... so sorry for the delay! This weekend was hectic and I didn't make it to the post office.  :blush:

I received my first card from Catlein today! I love it! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ~breezie~ on December 09, 2013, 07:45:10 AM
I Got my first card from Anna but I think she forgot to include her Arena username.

Love the card, its a drawing of appel jack popping out of a christmas tree with a present
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Beldarna on December 09, 2013, 07:51:27 AM
I got my first card today! Thank you Aflame. It was beautiful :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Radha on December 09, 2013, 08:41:25 AM
Woohoo! Came home to two awesome cards!  Thanks Mattie and Salli!  I will post a brag when I recieve them all  :good:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arianna on December 09, 2013, 09:51:18 AM
I got my first postcard today!  I need to PM ArenaHunt later to say.

Thank you Catlein! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Moss on December 09, 2013, 10:41:44 AM
Two more cards in the mail today! Thank you so much Wyndstar and Navi, I love them so so much! I'm hanging all of the cards up on my door to decorate.

And Wyndstar, my mom loves skiing, and she was ogling the mountains in the picture  :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: DerbyGirl on December 09, 2013, 11:12:34 AM
Got three of them in, thanks moss, urocyonfox, and...can't remember the last one, but it was the uber epic embroidered one, it's gonna look awesome in my philatelic collection ;a; Thanks!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 09, 2013, 11:18:08 AM
I got a card from, Mkia9 today.  Thank you!  I love the lights on the cactus where you live.  So funny.  Also, the little ornament and stickers are adorbs.

:hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Catlein on December 09, 2013, 11:26:54 AM
I sent out my cards today... so sorry for the delay! This weekend was hectic and I didn't make it to the post office.  :blush:

I received my first card from Catlein today! I love it! :D

I got my first postcard today!  I need to PM ArenaHunt later to say.

Thank you Catlein! :)


Yeah! My cards are making it through the post system! I'm glad you guys liked them :) I'm not much of an artist, so I tried to find interesting and unique store bought cards!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Katgyrl on December 09, 2013, 11:50:09 AM
I got two cards today from Salli and Xeevee! They are both so lovely and are up on my "mantle" (which is really just the top shelf of our entertainment center, but I use it like a mantle)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 09, 2013, 12:16:38 PM
I got a card from, Mkia9 today.  Thank you!  I love the lights on the cactus where you live.  So funny.  Also, the little ornament and stickers are adorbs.

:hug:
Glad you like it! :) I hear all these stories about blizzards and such...and we have cactus wrapped with lights lol. That's literally what it looks like here xD
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 09, 2013, 12:18:50 PM
I got a card from, Mkia9 today.  Thank you!  I love the lights on the cactus where you live.  So funny.  Also, the little ornament and stickers are adorbs.

:hug:
Glad you like it! :) I hear all these stories about blizzards and such...and we have cactus wrapped with lights lol. That's literally what it looks like here xD

We have palm trees.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 09, 2013, 12:26:39 PM

We have palm trees.
We have some of those too xP
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Emberfly on December 09, 2013, 12:38:18 PM
I got my first card today from Catlein.  Thanks so much for the thoughtfulness and wonderful note, I wish I had written something as nice on my cards.  I totally love the sticker!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Catlein on December 09, 2013, 12:48:18 PM
I got my first card today from Catlein.  Thanks so much for the thoughtfulness and wonderful note, I wish I had written something as nice on my cards.  I totally love the sticker!  :biggrin:

Yeah! It got through the storm :D Glad you liked!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on December 09, 2013, 12:53:32 PM
As soon as I hear that my partners get their cards, I have a scan of the story behind your international stamps to send to you!  Hint:  They are a photographer's work...  ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: angel_rose on December 09, 2013, 02:25:09 PM
Two more cards today! Thanks Wiccanpony and Derbygirl! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 09, 2013, 03:15:40 PM
yay one of my cards made it! :D glad you liked it Moss :) i decided to go with local cards and tried to match them up with what people might like :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 09, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
I Got my first card from Anna but I think she forgot to include her Arena username.

Love the card, its a drawing of appel jack popping out of a christmas tree with a present

wheeh! that would be me! i missed including my nickname everywhere and included extra notes with my nickname on it, but maybe i missed an enverlope as your card was a special one. ;) iĀ“m glad you like the card! it was the only crafted which bought me glitter throught my whole livingspace. XD
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 09, 2013, 08:52:14 PM
I got two cards today! Thank you so much SweetScoops and MikeysGrrrl! :heart: :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 09, 2013, 09:24:04 PM
Yay! So happy to hear that you received your card Eldarwen, I can't believe how fast it got to you :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 09, 2013, 09:45:09 PM
I know! That card traveled really fast! :D

I actually had a dream last night where I received two cards. It was so funny when I opened the mailbox and saw that I really did get two cards today. XD
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 09, 2013, 09:49:36 PM
I got a wonderfull card from Angel- Rose today! :D itĀ“s soo pretty! she put leafy and lucky leaf in holiday costumes! soo ,sweet, thank you a bunch! :D  and she even included some very cute stickers too, thank youuuu!! *hugs*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ValhallaLilly on December 09, 2013, 09:51:23 PM
I'm still sad that I didn't get the Christmas stamps to make my cards more festive. Dad had to get them for me and I forgot to specify  :(

Ah well
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 09, 2013, 10:30:38 PM
I'm still sad that I didn't get the Christmas stamps to make my cards more festive. Dad had to get them for me and I forgot to specify  :(

Ah well

I don't think anyone will mind. I think everyones just excited about getting cards!! *hugs*

I got 2 cards yesterday! Thank you WyndStar and Moss! Goose Spit!? What an awesome name for an awesome place! and Moss, my hubby laughed when he saw the pumpkins on the back and asked "are you telling people about our tradition?!"

DerbyGirl I'm glad you got your card, It was the only one that headwear was not worn on the pony's head!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 10, 2013, 02:53:45 AM
Yay another card recieved! haha yes it's a funny name! especially since the geese that migrate here don't even go to that area lol.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 10, 2013, 04:49:46 AM
yay for more cards :biggrin:

hoping my cards make it soon I know I only shipped them on Saturday but I get paranoid about everything...  *wishes cards would hurry up and arrive* (... please??...)

and I need to see those cactus with lights on :blink: I adore cactus, but every plant I get seems to die, its not like I over water them as I seem to forget to water them more often than not, lol ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ~breezie~ on December 10, 2013, 06:01:53 AM
I got a card  today, thank jou Arokiss.

 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: DerbyGirl on December 10, 2013, 06:02:28 AM


DerbyGirl I'm glad you got your card, It was the only one that headwear was not worn on the pony's head!

Heehee. xD Gotta keep that cutie mark and tail warm, right?

No cards today, only expecting one more :3 Glad to here my cards are starting to reach their destinations!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Pheasant on December 10, 2013, 06:37:09 AM
I received my first card from Salli today! Thank you so much, the artwork is beautiful. <3
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 10, 2013, 06:40:11 AM
I got my second card today! Thank you Sundown!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ringwraith10 on December 10, 2013, 06:44:05 AM
DerbyGirl and Angel Rose -- glad you liked your cards. :D DerbyGirl -- PM me sometime and bug me to get my beanies out of storage. My mom is moving so I'm going to have to go get everything I have stored in her basement (including my beanie babies) sometime soon. :)

I've still only gotten one card so far -- from UrocyonFox. :D I love it, by the way! I'm so excited to have some Gusty artwork! You always go way above and beyond with your art, which is awesome (I know this because I have one of your paintings from the Georgia pony meet hanging on my wall). :D

I'm hoping I'll have more cards in my mailbox when I check today when I get home. I just hope they didn't get wet and soggy -- it's been raining nonstop today and for the last few days. :(

Oh, and if anyone wants to keep my address, that's fine. I don't know when or if I will move again (there are a lot of issues with the house I'm renting), so if you're going to send me anything in the future be sure to ask me for my updated address.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wiccanpony1 on December 10, 2013, 07:34:42 AM
Got three of them in, thanks moss, urocyonfox, and...can't remember the last one, but it was the uber epic embroidered one, it's gonna look awesome in my philatelic collection ;a; Thanks!

Was the embroidered one from me :) if so that makes two of mine that have made it to my partners. No mail here yet though xx
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 10, 2013, 08:10:32 AM
Awesome! 3/5 cards are in and now to play the waiting game.

I got a few cards in today from Valhallalilly. Very cute little doggie card thank you! The poor postcards I'm getting without envelops are getting damaged. Time for tape. :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 10, 2013, 08:49:29 AM
Oh no, I hope they are not too damaged. I sent all mine without envelopes. I hope they make it alright.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 10, 2013, 08:51:54 AM
Mostly the edges are ripped off and one has a tear that is going through the card
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Navi on December 10, 2013, 09:05:29 AM
I got three postcards today, safe and sound - no damage! One was even international :D

Thanks Moondancer1073, Katgyrl, and Sweetscoops for the post cards! Getting your cards in the mail this afternoon made today a lot better than it was before :) This makes four, so I only one left, I think. When they're all here, I'll post a pic!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Catlein on December 10, 2013, 09:20:05 AM
Awesome! 3/5 cards are in and now to play the waiting game.

I got a few cards in today from Valhallalilly. Very cute little doggie card thank you! The poor postcards I'm getting without envelops are getting damaged. Time for tape. :P
Mostly the edges are ripped off and one has a tear that is going through the card

Wooooah... I've been sending postcards for years and I've never had that happen... D: What is the post doing! (Pets the poor postcards)

Post Merge: December 10, 2013, 09:29:47 AM

Ohh... just got my first card in the mail. It's very cute, Angel-Rose! And thanks for the stickers :) You brightened up my exam day!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ValhallaLilly on December 10, 2013, 09:36:16 AM
Aww :/ I had hoped the contact paper would help keep it okay! but I'm glad it came at least :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Katgyrl on December 10, 2013, 04:49:16 PM
Yay, one of my cards made it! I wasn't totally sure about the glue I used, especially when the postal worker tried to straighten a card and it crackled, but it was my best option so I'm glad to hear at least one made it intact!

I got a card today, but I can't remember who it's from, so I will have to post that in the morning.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Iceglider on December 10, 2013, 10:58:13 PM
I FOUR cards yesterday! And another from my in-laws.

A cute Santa card from Navi. Including cute FIM pony stickers. :xmas:
From Wyndstar in Canada a lovely picture of a snow covered glacier by a lake.  :)
From BabySunnybunch an adorable card with forest animals gathered around their forest Christmas tree. I really like the singing penguins sticker on the inside.  ^.^
Lastly from Eldarwen in Finland a gorgeous snow (and glitter!) covered rural scene with a Christmas greeting in Finnish. It has a cute squirrel on the back and more fim stickers. I also loved the Christmas stamp on the envelope. :biggrin:
 :green: Yay for Christmas cheer!
Thank you all! I really like them. I am sure the last one is on it's way as well.

Hopefully, my partners will start getting theirs soon, too. :snowball:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on December 10, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
I got two yesterday - my husband left them on my laptop when I came home!  Sadly the post office was not kind to the photo-paper printed one...  :( 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 11, 2013, 12:11:21 AM
I would've thought that my other domestic ones would've made it by now  :blink: Maybe they will reach my partners today!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 11, 2013, 12:17:15 AM
I'm equally surprised that my other cards haven't been received yet, especially since they didn't have as far to go :huh: I hope they reach my partners soon. And, I can't wait to get some cards today, keeping my fingers crossed that there is some ponymail :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 11, 2013, 12:32:28 AM
Lastly from Eldarwen in Finland a gorgeous snow (and glitter!) covered rural scene with a Christmas greeting in Finnish. It has a cute squirrel on the back and more fim stickers. I also loved the Christmas stamp on the envelope. :biggrin:

Im so happy to hear it arrived already! :D I think you're the first one to receive my card.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: nessy_86 on December 11, 2013, 12:37:02 AM
Awesome! 3/5 cards are in and now to play the waiting game.

I got a few cards in today from Valhallalilly. Very cute little doggie card thank you! The poor postcards I'm getting without envelops are getting damaged. Time for tape. :P
Mostly the edges are ripped off and one has a tear that is going through the card

Wooooah... I've been sending postcards for years and I've never had that happen... D: What is the post doing! (Pets the poor postcards)

Post Merge: December 10, 2013, 09:29:47 AM

Ohh... just got my first card in the mail. It's very cute, Angel-Rose! And thanks for the stickers :) You brightened up my exam day!

Mine that I received from you had some bent corners, but other than that it was fine! Which was surprising to me since it came all the way from Canada :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 11, 2013, 02:16:15 AM
I've still only gotten one card so far -- from UrocyonFox. :D I love it, by the way! I'm so excited to have some Gusty artwork! You always go way above and beyond with your art, which is awesome (I know this because I have one of your paintings from the Georgia pony meet hanging on my wall). :D
dawwww *blush* ^^ So glad you like it. I'm a much bigger fan of my sharpie art than my painting. (I'm AWFUL at painting)

Gosh speaking of the Georgia Meet, have you heard from NMM recently? I sure hope she's ok.

My BAB Fluttershy is suppose to arrive today along with my frozen mouse order (snake food) so a post card of top of that would rock!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 11, 2013, 02:24:25 AM
I got pony mail today, but no cards yet :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 11, 2013, 03:07:46 AM
Whoo whoo! i got my first card :)
a pretty winter scene from Baby Sunnybunch! love all the stickers on the back :) i see what you guys have been talking about with the global stamp. it's pretty though!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 11, 2013, 03:14:36 AM
no cards for me today... 
but I really hope someone gets one of the cards I sent!  or am I just being impatient?!?!?!?!?
 
ETA: I've had general ebay-mail ;)  a neat vintage 80's blouse as a Christmas treat to self :satisfied:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ringwraith10 on December 11, 2013, 03:34:45 AM
I've still only gotten one card so far -- from UrocyonFox. :D I love it, by the way! I'm so excited to have some Gusty artwork! You always go way above and beyond with your art, which is awesome (I know this because I have one of your paintings from the Georgia pony meet hanging on my wall). :D
dawwww *blush* ^^ So glad you like it. I'm a much bigger fan of my sharpie art than my painting. (I'm AWFUL at painting)

Gosh speaking of the Georgia Meet, have you heard from NMM recently? I sure hope she's ok.

My BAB Fluttershy is suppose to arrive today along with my frozen mouse order (snake food) so a post card of top of that would rock!
Now that you mention it, I haven't heard from her. :/ I would guess, though, that she's super busy with school. I think she had mentioned something about it at the last meet. But hey, I think your painting skills are top-notch, too. I'm just excited to have received a card from such a skilled artist! :D

And about the cards people are getting that are arriving torn or damaged -- are you sure it's not your local post office? I ask because I once lived somewhere where the postal carrier was actually really, really harsh to my mail. She would just cram things into my mailbox in handfuls like she didn't care about her job or anyone but herself. Sometimes the people in your local office are just really awful. :( If you think this might be the case, you may want to make a complaint.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 11, 2013, 03:43:06 AM
Cards I got from MikeysGrrrl and SweetScoops were in perfect condition when they arrived, and they came without envelopes. :D Even all corners were perfect!

Let's hope the rest of them will be ok too :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 11, 2013, 04:34:31 AM
I'm also finding it weird not more of my cards have arrived.  I know some of the other cards I sent have.  Strange!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: tikibirds on December 11, 2013, 04:35:59 AM
My mail dosnt arrive till like 4-5 PM but no pony mail yet.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 11, 2013, 06:45:25 AM
My mail dosnt arrive till like 4-5 PM but no pony mail yet.

I work till 5-5:30 everyday and it takes me about an hour to get home. Then I don't have internet at home so even if there is mail there for me I can't brag about it until the next day anyways!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Loona on December 11, 2013, 07:20:30 AM
oooh, it's so exciting to see all the cards arriving! I wish I also got some too :blush:

it's too bad to hear what some of them had to go through though  >_< I also had a local postman who was this rough. back in those times I received "extra" things like broken CDs, because he didn't bother not to die trying to push the no-fit envelope through the hole of our postbox :mad: I'm pretty sure it both felt and sounded bad enough when the CD cracked  >_< luckily (or unluckily) by the time I got fed up with how he handles mail and reported the issue to the post, he was already fired (I wonder why  -_- )...
for such reasons I decided to send mine in envelopes in the end, and I solved my "but the place of the stamp will look so empty then"-problem in another way. I cut out a teaser pic to show you how:

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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Salli on December 11, 2013, 07:46:21 AM
I got 2 stunningly beautiful cards today from candiesapples and fireglides! Thank you so much! I will post a brag when I've got all of mine too :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 11, 2013, 08:01:59 AM
I received my 3rd postcard today from Emuel! So lovely :heart:
I cant wait to do a group photo! I have the three of them so far on my tv stand with all my little blindbag ponies. My Christmas display is coming together nicely. :D

ETA: @Emuel - My little Rick!!! It took me a while to realize the reference!  :haha:


 :snowball:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 11, 2013, 08:03:51 AM
I can't wait to see brags from this swap :) I also cannot wait to receive my cards and for my partners to receive theirs :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 11, 2013, 08:41:41 AM
I got a beautiful card from Salli today! :hug:

This is the second year I've gotten a card from you, and I adore it! I'll frame it up on my wall soon.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: candiedapples on December 11, 2013, 10:19:56 AM
I got my first card! Thanks, Aflame! A sparkly winter card with a cute mama and baby Lemon Drop!

Yay, glad your card got to you safely, Salli! It's by a lovely etsy seller  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ringwraith10 on December 11, 2013, 10:40:55 AM
I got one more card today, from IceGlider (I think that's what the username was)! Thanks! :D The artwork is really pretty -- do you make and sell your postcards?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arianna on December 11, 2013, 11:38:53 AM
I will let ArenaHunt know, but my cards are one day late.  I was out but not far today, due to the fact that I had a bout of stomach upset.  It lasted all day.  I'm sorry.  My cards will be out by tomorrow.  My apologies to my swap partners.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: fireglides on December 11, 2013, 11:59:25 AM
I got 2 stunningly beautiful cards today from candiesapples and fireglides! Thank you so much! I will post a brag when I've got all of mine too :)

Yay, the first one arrived! Glad you liked it!

I haven't received any yet . . .  Got some cards from family though. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 11, 2013, 02:34:28 PM
will we have one thread with all the cards in? that would be quite cool! ^^

yay, iĀ“m glad you like the card WildBlue! and i often saw you in the walking dead thread, a zombiecard was too cruel, so you got little rick on the enverlope. ;)

that means 2 arrived from mine and one arrifed at my place, canĀ“t wait to see allll the carrrds in the brag thread!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Sandra on December 11, 2013, 04:39:49 PM
I got my first two cards in the mail! :cheer:

A big thanks to Catlein and Emuel.

Catlein, I love the card you sent me. It's totally my style. Right up my alley, actually! I also love the Rarity stickers you put on the back. :hug:

And Emuel... your card literally took my breath away. Your art is SO beautiful. The medieval-inspired unicorn scene is just... so magical. There are no words for how much I love my card. I also LOVED the little FC Bayern Munich unicorn on the back, hehehe. :blush: :heart:

:hug: Thank you both! You guys totally made my day with these. I can't wait to proudly display them in my room!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Catlein on December 11, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I got my first two cards in the mail! :cheer:

A big thanks to Catlein and Emuel.

Catlein, I love the card you sent me. It's totally my style. Right up my alley, actually! I also love the Rarity stickers you put on the back. :hug:

And Emuel... your card literally took my breath away. Your art is SO beautiful. The medieval-inspired unicorn scene is just... so magical. There are no words for how much I love my card. I also LOVED the little FC Bayern Munich unicorn on the back, hehehe. :blush: :heart:

:hug: Thank you both! You guys totally made my day with these. I can't wait to proudly display them in my room!

Glee! So glad you liked the card :D I lucked out and found some really fitting ones at the local shop!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 11, 2013, 05:45:06 PM
yay, i am so glad, Sandra, that you like it! ^^
the traditional portrayal of unicorns facinates me since a long time, so i was super keen to draw you some!
since you wrote you like history, i did specially choose the Willy Brand stamp for you. Willy Brand was a remarkable man and someone who changed things to the better. ;)
the happiness of people recieving cards is such a bliss! ^^ we need to repeat this swap!


Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 11, 2013, 07:16:25 PM
I received wonderful cards from Moondancer1073, Katgyrl and xeevee!  :hug: Thank you so much everyone, I love them! And omg xeevee, so much glitter! XD  :inlove:

This means I now have all 5 cards! Thank you again everyone! :heart:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wiccanpony1 on December 11, 2013, 07:36:22 PM
I received 2 beautiful cards today :) Wyndstar sent me a wonderful orca postcard I wish I could see one for real x I also received a stunning card from UrocyonFox that I love the picture of quackers is beautiful x Thanks guys It was really great to receive these today xx I hope mine start showing up soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: nessy_86 on December 11, 2013, 09:14:14 PM
Hopefully some of the cards I sent arrive soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ValhallaLilly on December 11, 2013, 09:45:17 PM
oooh I have 4 cards!! And YOUGUISEEE have totally outdone yourselves. Here I was like yay postcards this should be easy and then I get such thought out cards  :blush: I'm gonna have to plan next year's cards now!

Thanks Fireglides,Aienhime,pandabear_chan, and the Cutest hedgehog and Powder card that someone forgot to sign their name too!  :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 11, 2013, 10:02:36 PM
I got 4 of 5 cards now! Thank you IceGlider for such a cute card (I'm a bird nut so it works well!) an the gusty art with your message was to cute!

wiccanpony1 so glad you like your card too! :D So that's 3 of mine that have made it to their owners correct?

Can't wait to see everyone's cards all together in a brag!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 11, 2013, 10:20:28 PM
Hopefully some of the cards I sent arrive soon!

I am hoping the same!! Trying to be patience but the anticipation, gaaahhh!!! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Aienhime on December 12, 2013, 01:04:35 AM
Woah, I have three of my cards already, one from overseas! Thanks Beldarna, pandabear_chan and candiedappes! I love them al so much and I'm so looking forward to the final two!

Wooh this swap is so much fun :frolic:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Iceglider on December 12, 2013, 01:26:50 AM
I got one more card today, from IceGlider (I think that's what the username was)! Thanks! :D The artwork is really pretty -- do you make and sell your postcards?

Yep. I designed the postcard from one of my oil paintings, then had them printed. I had them done earlier this year before I even knew about the swap. I have sold a few so far, and I am hoping to sell more at giftshops and art shows.

I got 4 of 5 cards now! Thank you IceGlider for such a cute card (I'm a bird nut so it works well!) an the gusty art with your message was to cute!

I am glad you liked it.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: wyndstar on December 12, 2013, 01:43:09 AM
Wow, that one got to you quick wiccanpony!! i saw that you liked orcas so i ended up switching out my planned card when i saw that one :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 12, 2013, 01:53:27 AM
I got one more card today, from IceGlider (I think that's what the username was)! Thanks! :D The artwork is really pretty -- do you make and sell your postcards?

Yep. I designed the postcard from one of my oil paintings, then had them printed. I had them done earlier this year before I even knew about the swap. I have sold a few so far, and I am hoping to sell more at giftshops and art shows.

I got 4 of 5 cards now! Thank you IceGlider for such a cute card (I'm a bird nut so it works well!) an the gusty art with your message was to cute!

I am glad you liked it.   :biggrin:

:O you PAINTED that picture?! Oh my gosh how cool! Even better!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Katgyrl on December 12, 2013, 02:45:52 AM
Glad to hear another of my cards made it safe! I got two more cards, one from Mikey'sGrrrl (what an adorable card! and no damage to this envelope-free card!) and one from mkia9 (the cactuses are so funny! And thank you for the sweet extras!).

Can't wait to get more and hear that more of mine have made it safe! I am dying to see pictures of all these original artwork postcards! So awesome!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 12, 2013, 03:03:18 AM
Yay!! So glad it arrived, Katgyrl :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 12, 2013, 03:10:52 AM
oh I do hope my cards hurry up and arrive :yikes:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 12, 2013, 03:13:07 AM
I'm so thrilled that your card reached you safely Kat :)

I got my first card today :yippee: from Madhatterda, that card is adorable and I love the extra that you included  :hug: Thank you.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: fireglides on December 12, 2013, 08:26:20 AM
oooh I have 4 cards!! And YOUGUISEEE have totally outdone yourselves. Here I was like yay postcards this should be easy and then I get such thought out cards  :blush: I'm gonna have to plan next year's cards now!

Thanks Fireglides,Aienhime,pandabear_chan, and the Cutest hedgehog and Powder card that someone forgot to sign their name too!  :lol:

Yay! Another made it to it's destination! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 12, 2013, 08:37:23 AM
You're very welcome MG. Haha, you ladies were funny because I did your extras based off your favorite color list and 4/5 of you liked the same color. Well not the same shade but same general color.

That's 4/5 cards down! One more to go hooray. :snowball:


The contact paper thing makes sense. I think the contact paper got wet is what happened!

I got another card today from Aienhime (I'm sorry if I spell things wrong -flails-. It's adorable!  I love the little scene you did for your card. It's going on the wall with the others. ^.^

I think that has me now at getting 3/5 cards.  ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arianna on December 12, 2013, 08:47:40 AM
Tomorrow, cards out.  I promise, no lie.  Gods, this has been hectic this year!

Next year (and I hope I can participate, as I want to - I do enjoy it!) I'm taking the cue and working earlier.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ValhallaLilly on December 12, 2013, 09:36:28 AM
I've been informed that Salli drew my Powder and hedgie card! ;)

Super super cute all the cards!

I'm a bit worried for mine. Only one has arrived and in bad condition I hope the others survived  :shocked:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 12, 2013, 10:30:19 AM
You're very welcome MG. Haha, you ladies were funny because I did your extras based off your favorite color list and 4/5 of you liked the same color.
Haha I'm guessing I was the odd man out xD.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 12, 2013, 10:55:40 AM
And omg xeevee, so much glitter! XD  :inlove:


Hee hee  :devious:  In previous years I made it so that glitter was in the card so when you pulled it out, boom, glitter bomb.

I received a card from Radha today!  It's so pretty, thank you, Radha. :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: candiedapples on December 12, 2013, 11:59:30 AM
Yay, Aienhime, I'm glad that you were so happy with the card!  :biggrin:

I got a pretty card from Nessy_86! You picked a good one, I like nature scenes. Thank you for the cute stickers too!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arianna on December 12, 2013, 01:18:57 PM
I also received another card today!  2/5 for me.  This one was from - if I have the name right - girliepony or ponygirl (?!?!?!?!).  Sorry, I don't have it right in front of me to say, and I apologize if I have offended the sender.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Sandra on December 12, 2013, 02:46:39 PM
I really hope my partners get their cards soon! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: nessy_86 on December 12, 2013, 09:12:59 PM
Yay, Aienhime, I'm glad that you were so happy with the card!  :biggrin:

I got a pretty card from Nessy_86! You picked a good one, I like nature scenes. Thank you for the cute stickers too!

Yay! I'm so glad at least one of my cards has arrived safely! Glad you liked it! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Radha on December 12, 2013, 09:36:13 PM


I received a card from Radha today!  It's so pretty, thank you, Radha. :hug:

   Hurray! I'm glad to hear mine are starting to arrive  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 13, 2013, 12:36:58 AM
i just got 4 great cards in the mail!!
one very cute card from ringwraith10, you picked my favorite colors! and i didnĀ“t know we had so much in common! ^^ *hugs*
(and thanks a lot for the happy birthday! >o< )

the second was from arokiss. she had beautifull birdie-glitter sticker on it and picked a beautifull uplifting colorfull card. thank youu! and i wish you a good year filled with ponies too! :D (also, very pretty poststamps!)

the tird is from DerbyGirl, with a heartwarming self drawn card! the text on the backside sounds like a poem and it made smile very much, thank you a lot! she also had the most awesome stamps, so pretty!


thank you all your guys! all cards will proudly be displayed next to my working desk! ^^
so far i recieved 4 of five and 3 of 5 of mine arrived for my partners. i missed writing my adress on it, so i hope they wont get lost!


Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 13, 2013, 02:07:07 AM
 :nomail: I can't believe that there is no mail this today, I've only gotten mail 2x this week :huh: So depressing :cry: On the upside, that means I should be bombarded with pony mail next week  ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Katgyrl on December 13, 2013, 02:57:41 AM
I got pony mail yesterday! A card from Radha came! It's an adorable photo of baby ponies around a Christmas tree! So cute! Thank you!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Sandra on December 13, 2013, 03:56:59 AM
:cheer: I got two more cards in the mail! One from Wildblue and the other from Breezie! Thank you so much guys, these cards are beautiful and will be up on display with my others. That means I have only 1 more card to receive! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 13, 2013, 04:39:52 AM
I got a beautiful card from Radha today! I love the Toola Roolas! And she wrote a really sweet message. Thank you so much, Radha! :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: tikibirds on December 13, 2013, 04:51:06 AM
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Yay! I'm so glad at least one of my cards has arrived safely! Glad you liked it! :D

NESSY - I got one too  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Loona on December 13, 2013, 05:26:17 AM
That's 4/5 cards down! One more to go hooray. :snowball:
.aaaaaand, you're done, girl! *catches snowball*

yesterday I have received my very first card - from Maddie!  :frolic:
I was sooooo happy to see I have a card, and I was actually surprised to see how quickly it arrived - I didn't expect my first card to come from overseas! :O  :cool:
thank you very much for the card Maddie! I love Baby Applejack as Rudolf, her red nose is so cute! the little purple (hehe, I also noticed that many of us participants like purple  ^.^ ) santa hat - a pony who is living here, on my desk, has got to wear it, she looks adorable! I will definitely include her on the brag pic once I receive all cards :)

your card made me so very happy especially because yesterday was overall a bad mail day for me. the reason why I didn't post about the card's arrival yesterday is that I also received dolly mail, and the package arrived torn and broken :( a piece is even missing, I suspect it fell out through the torn hole on the package. the worst thing is that the broken&missing parts item is exactly what I bought the whole set for! had I known the seller is going to send the set in a supermarket ad paper(!), with neither a bubble mailer, nor a single plastic bag covering the fragile plastic contents (the latter could have at least saved the now missing part - and the still present parts from getting dark stains from the paper), I would have happily paid some extra for a better packaging. so I spent yesterday afternoon/night and today morning at the post office, filing a claim, but the (otherwise very kind and helpful) ladies told me I am not very likely to get any compensation, as the problem is clearly caused by the recklessness of the seller. I don't really know yet what I should say to the seller - I already told her what happened, and about the claim, but she's saying it has never happened to her before, and she always sends stuff this way (oh my! :shocked: ). she offered to send the money back, and first I wanted to write her to wait until the claim is processed, but now that I think about it (and taking into consideration that I am not likely to get back my money from the post, for totally understandable reasons), I am thinking I should just claim my money back from the seller - even if I do get some money from the post in the end, what happened is the seller's fault, and she should learn never to do this again in the future, "never happened to her before" or not.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: WildBlue on December 13, 2013, 05:47:33 AM
Yay! One of my cards made it somewhere! I am happy that you like it Sandra.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 13, 2013, 05:55:11 AM
That's 4/5 cards down! One more to go hooray. :snowball:
.aaaaaand, you're done, girl! *catches snowball*

yesterday I have received my very first card - from Maddie!  :frolic:
I was sooooo happy to see I have a card, and I was actually surprised to see how quickly it arrived - I didn't expect my first card to come from overseas! :O  :cool:
thank you very much for the card Maddie! I love Baby Applejack as Rudolf, her red nose is so cute! the little purple (hehe, I also noticed that many of us participants like purple  ^.^ ) santa hat - a pony who is living here, on my desk, has got to wear it, she looks adorable! I will definitely include her on the brag pic once I receive all cards :)

your card made me so very happy especially because yesterday was overall a bad mail day for me. the reason why I didn't post about the card's arrival yesterday is that I also received dolly mail, and the package arrived torn and broken :( a piece is even missing, I suspect it fell out through the torn hole on the package. the worst thing is that the broken&missing parts item is exactly what I bought the whole set for! had I known the seller is going to send the set in a supermarket ad paper(!), with neither a bubble mailer, nor a single plastic bag covering the fragile plastic contents (the latter could have at least saved the now missing part - and the still present parts from getting dark stains from the paper), I would have happily paid some extra for a better packaging. so I spent yesterday afternoon/night and today morning at the post office, filing a claim, but the (otherwise very kind and helpful) ladies told me I am not very likely to get any compensation, as the problem is clearly caused by the recklessness of the seller. I don't really know yet what I should say to the seller - I already told her what happened, and about the claim, but she's saying it has never happened to her before, and she always sends stuff this way (oh my! :shocked: ). she offered to send the money back, and first I wanted to write her to wait until the claim is processed, but now that I think about it (and taking into consideration that I am not likely to get back my money from the post, for totally understandable reasons), I am thinking I should just claim my money back from the seller - even if I do get some money from the post in the end, what happened is the seller's fault, and she should learn never to do this again in the future, "never happened to her before" or not.

The seller sent your wrapped in nothing more than a flyer? Wow! That's terrible. It's great that you got a card, it's amazing how a small piece of paper can bring such happiness especially on crummy days :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: ~breezie~ on December 13, 2013, 07:00:09 AM
I'm glad to hear one of my cards arrived and you like it sandra.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Moss on December 13, 2013, 09:58:52 AM
Got another postcard, this one from Iceglider! I'm sitting in my freezing house wishing just a little bit that I could be in the tropical postcard instead  :P

I've received 4/5 cards, and I think only 2/5 of mine have reached their destinations. Some of them weren't going that far, so fingers crossed they arrive soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Emberfly on December 13, 2013, 10:09:05 AM
I received my second card today from the lovely Breezie.  What an adorable card.  Thanks!
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Post by: Catlein on December 13, 2013, 10:09:37 AM
I got two more cards today from Breezie and Anna! Both were absolutely wonderful!

I always pull my Merry Treats out at this time of year, Breezie :D I'm assuming the words are Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays in Dutch? So neat :D

And Emuel, your card is gorgeous! For those who remember her preview pics, I have the one with the white cat. It features Twilight and Rarity reading, with Opalescence chilling at their heads.

Thank you so so much you two! I really appreciate that both cards were handcrafted because I am totally not artistically gifted!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Arianna on December 13, 2013, 10:23:07 AM
My cards are out!  Finally!  Tomorrow I should post a teaser, because I hand painted each of my cards.

Next year, one painting, then I'm having it printed.  It just will be best, quality wise as well as stress-wise.

Seriously, with everything going on this year, I wish to scream!

But now, all's good.  They are out.  Hopefully everyone will like their small gifts. ^.^

So after I vent, more good news:

I received two more cards today, from Sandra and Breezie! :) Thank you!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 13, 2013, 11:24:48 AM
Wow, Arianna! You hand painted them? I'm sure your partners will be happy!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: nessy_86 on December 13, 2013, 12:37:43 PM
I received two cards today-- one from Sandra and one from Emberfly! They are both adorable! Thanks!

I've received 3/5 and 2/5 of mine have reached their destination.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: NovelNerd on December 13, 2013, 01:15:00 PM
Oh Loona I'm so glad it made it to you safely :hugs:, and I'm glad you like the hat as well. I'm not good at drawing like some people, so I lacked the ability to make you guys really personal card stuff. I had to come up with something else, and it was just something that popped into my head since I made my ponies hats last year. ^.^

I'm sorry to hear about your doll. I know how that goes when packages get damaged it can be so very frustrating. HOpefully you get all your funds back and can find a new replacement for the package.
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Post by: Aflame on December 13, 2013, 06:19:54 PM
brezie and catlien got yours ! xaflamex
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Post by: Eldarwen on December 13, 2013, 10:56:55 PM
I've received all 5 cards, but I think only one of mine has reached its destination. I hope they dont get lost in the mail!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Pheasant on December 14, 2013, 03:11:55 AM
Received my second card today, thank you so much, valhallalilly~  :lovey: Its adorable!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Salli on December 14, 2013, 03:16:54 AM
Got the adorable card that Aienhime sent! SO cute! I will keep that one up in my office well past Christmas :D Thank you!

Arrived: (have to go through the messages and check XD)  Received: 3/5
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Beldarna on December 14, 2013, 03:53:07 AM
So far I've only gotten one card and only one of mine has reached destination as far as I know. I hope they all begin to arrive soon.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Mkia on December 14, 2013, 03:56:17 AM
I think only two of mine have arrived so far. Which is weird because I had three domestic partners...so that third one should be there. The international should arrive next week I'd assume.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 14, 2013, 04:10:05 AM
Yeah, only 2 of mine have arrived too.  And I think one of those was an international.  So what the heck has happened to the other 2 domestics?

I have however, received 3.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 14, 2013, 04:14:26 AM
I think only 2 of mine have been received :huh: I've received 1 so far -_- I'm surprised that my other partners haven't received theirs yet :blink: I really hope none of them get lost.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Eldarwen on December 14, 2013, 04:23:46 AM
I think only 2 of mine have been received :huh: I've received 1 so far -_- I'm surprised that my other partners haven't received theirs yet :blink: I really hope none of them get lost.

I have no idea how this whole system works.. Why does it take so much longer for some cards?  :blink: Same with my cards, only one has reached its destination and it traveled all the way to the US.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: xeevee on December 14, 2013, 04:47:19 AM
I can be very random.  A few weeks ago I sent two parcels that were roughly the same size to England on the same day.  One took 5 days to get there, the other took 3 weeks. 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on December 14, 2013, 08:46:02 AM
I received all 5 of my cards  :biggrin:

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Aienhime on December 14, 2013, 04:28:53 PM
Yay 4 of my cards have arrived! So happy! One to go :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: fireglides on December 15, 2013, 11:02:22 AM
I received 4 cards this week! 1  to go!

Beldarna sent me a sparkly Santa card. So pretty and shimmery!

Candied Apples sent a lovely old time Christmas postcard. So awesome! I love history. This is right up my alley. And I know what you mean about the snow! One of my coworkers in Texas was without power for a while.

Nessy_86 sent a shiny red and white wintery scene with one of my favorite ponies on the back. :) I don't really have any artistic talent either. But I can decorate a house nicely for the holidays! And yep, I'm biased, but my Scottie is a cutie. lol

I'm not 100% sure who the 4th card is from. It's a sweet homemade card with mama and baby lemon drop on it. So cute! I think the name is Verity or Aclome? Was sent by Royal Mail. :)

Thanks to everyone!

It sounds like 3/5 of my cards have reached their destinations. I think just the two international ones are remaining!

And have we started a brag thread yet so we can post when we have all 5? Can't wait to see everyone's cards!!!!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don\'t forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on December 15, 2013, 11:35:40 AM
I took a pic of all 5 cards plus the one from aienhime but havent posted it anywhere yet.

Post Merge: December 15, 2013, 12:51:45 PM

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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> address lists sent! Mailing deadling Dec.9
Post by: Salli on December 15, 2013, 01:54:27 PM
and the Cutest hedgehog and Powder card that someone forgot to sign their name too!  :lol:
I could have sworn I signed my name! Sorry  :blush:

Post Merge: December 15, 2013, 01:56:31 PM

I've been informed that Salli drew my Powder and hedgie card! ;)

Oops! missed the messages  :blush:

Maddie, I was so excited that you were on my list again :) I almost did another Alice In Wonderland card but wasn't sure if you were still into it. :) I also got your non-swap-related card and I LOVE it! Thank you!!

I have: 3/5 and Mine are 4/5
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: DerbyGirl on December 15, 2013, 03:23:42 PM
Waiting on just one more :3 I thought the last one came in, but nope- twas a lovely Christmas card from Emberfly instead.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: SweetScoops on December 15, 2013, 09:53:49 PM
So far I've only gotten one card and only one of mine has reached destination as far as I know. I hope they all begin to arrive soon.

Same here :/ Could it be that post from Sweden is slow at the moment? I hope mor cards will drop in soon! <3
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: nessy_86 on December 15, 2013, 10:41:45 PM
I'm at 3 of 5 sent to me received and 3 of 5 sent by me received.

Hurry up mail!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Iceglider on December 16, 2013, 04:03:06 AM
I got my final card from Baby Moondancer 1073 a few days ago. It has Mary, Joseph, and a donkey silhouettes. Lovely.  :) Thank you so much to all my partners!  Merry Christmas to all. I'll try to share a pic of all my cards before Christmas.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 16, 2013, 04:13:47 AM
The mail has been and gone today and still NO cards :huh: Pretty disappointed, I was really hoping there would be at least 1 today.
I'm also getting nervous about my partners cards, 2 of my partners aren't super far away should've definitely received theirs by now :blink: keeping fingers crossed that they get them soon ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 16, 2013, 04:33:41 AM
I got an adorable card from salli today, she drew medley putting baubles on a Christmas tree for me :biggrin:
its just toooo cute :P  thanks salli  :satisfied:

and come on my cards that I sent out, i'm getting really worried now...  this one from salli was date stamped on the same day I mailed mine out so they should be getting to people now :yikes: please??? :cry:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Arokiss on December 16, 2013, 04:38:53 AM
Received all my cards! Thanks so much lovesbabysquirmy, Wiccanpony, Ringwraith10, uryconfox and Derbygirl!
I'll make a pic when it's not so dark here.

*JM*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ~breezie~ on December 16, 2013, 05:09:24 AM
all my cards have arrived,  :frolic:

Received a card today from Angel- Rose with a lovley G4 chrismas picture of rarity and twilight sparkle.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on December 16, 2013, 05:30:16 AM
Has anybody received a card from me :( 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Salli on December 16, 2013, 05:47:16 AM
All of my cards were received! YAY!! So now I can post this: (sorry about the bad pic quality)
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I had so much fun drawing them! Now I can sit back and watch my mailbox ;D

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 16, 2013, 05:52:17 AM
Wow those cards are beautiful, Salli! Great job on them :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Loona on December 16, 2013, 06:01:56 AM
wow, Salli, these cards are so lovely! no wonder everyone liked them so ^^

I hope my cards will also start to show up at my partners, it's been a week since they have been mailed out.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 16, 2013, 06:04:31 AM
Beautiful cards Salli :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wiccanpony1 on December 16, 2013, 06:45:17 AM
Salli those cards are adorable xx I think I stand at received 2/5 sent 3/5 x
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: NovelNerd on December 16, 2013, 07:02:11 AM
My card from sosoftbuttons came in today. Thank you him interesting information you included!  That's 4/5 cards for me. I will post a pic when the last one arrives.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Emberfly on December 16, 2013, 07:50:40 AM
I got my card from Sandra today.  It's lovely and thoughtful and with a very nice note, too.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: fireglides on December 16, 2013, 09:58:56 AM
Those cards are gorgeous, Salli!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ValhallaLilly on December 16, 2013, 10:09:04 AM
Has anybody received a card from me :(

MEMEME!! I got my last card in today from TikiBirds Such a cutie card too thanks :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 16, 2013, 10:21:40 AM
I'm still at 3/5 cards received and I think 2/5 of mine have arrived :(. What the heck USPS!

I did get a super cute chihuahua card from Emberfly, today! But it was just because she's so sweet, not for this swap.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on December 16, 2013, 11:26:54 AM
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    Has anybody received a card from me :(


MEMEME!! I got my last card in today from TikiBirds Such a cutie card too thanks :)

 :biggrin: Im not really much of an artist but I do like to draw. Although the final item never looks like what its supposed to  :cry:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Navi on December 16, 2013, 01:45:47 PM
All of my cards were received! YAY!! So now I can post this: (sorry about the bad pic quality)
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I had so much fun drawing them! Now I can sit back and watch my mailbox ;D



I love your cards! It looks like you put a lot of work into them :heart:

I think I got my last card today from Eldarwen! The little silver stickers on the back of the envelope were so pretty, I almost didn't want to open it ^^; Thanks for the beautiful card!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: nessy_86 on December 16, 2013, 09:48:53 PM
I have recevied all 5 cards. No word yet on the other two I sent. I'll have to post a pic later :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: WildBlue on December 16, 2013, 09:50:36 PM
I am still wondering where in the world 4 of my cards are!! I only have two more to receive.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 16, 2013, 09:52:28 PM
I have received 4/5 and I think 4/5 of the ones I made have been received. *goes back and counts*
yep 4 out of 5 for both!

Salli your cards are so lovely!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Beldarna on December 17, 2013, 03:37:46 AM
Salli, those cards are gorgeus!

I had three cards waiting in my box today. nessy-86, thank you so much for the sweet words. My kitties wishes yours a merry christmas back. Emberfly, your card was beautiful. My cats and plants say thanks and right back at you! Sandra, I love the card. Right up my alley! I like how two of you have found dragon holliday cards! Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 17, 2013, 06:09:22 AM
oooh, some people have received all their cards, wow! :biggrin: 

and i'm so glad that one of mine has finally showed up madhatterda, I was beginning to think they'd gone awol...  hopefully the other four wont be too far behind your one ;) sorry if the info was a bit random :blush: i'm not very good at thinking of stuff to write :lookround:

and dang!  why didn't I think to take a pic of all my cards before I sent them?!? 
NOTE TO SELF: put own addy on bakcs of cards next year & take a pic before mailing. we live & learn ;) 

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 17, 2013, 06:43:31 AM
I got a neat local card from sosoftbuttons today! :). I liked reading your little tidbits on the back! And boy do I wish I lived by that much water!

That makes 4/5 received for me.

Still at 2/5 for the ones I sent...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Salli on December 17, 2013, 06:44:43 AM
Hey, sosoft, I totally should have put glitter on my cards  :doh:

;)

I received 2 more cards!! From tikibirds and pandabear_chan! They were both hand-made and gorgeous! Thank you so much!!
Is that the last of my cards? I think it is :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Catlein on December 17, 2013, 08:31:31 AM
I got a card today from WildBlue! It was super adorable :D Did you have these printed yourself?

I've received 4/5, and I think 3/5 of mine have gotten to where they are supposed to go (why the international one arrived before 2 of the US ones, I'll never know). Actually, I just can't count. All of the cards that I sent out were received!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Pheasant on December 17, 2013, 09:59:09 AM
Has anyone besides mkia9 received a card from me? Crossing my fingers that they all arrived safely!
I haven't had any cards for the last few days, much to my disappointment. I've come to the conclusion that I'll set up camp in my P.O. Box so that I can check the mail the minute it comes in.  :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: nessy_86 on December 17, 2013, 10:06:42 AM
I need to post a pic of all my cards that I have received... I'm running low on time lately!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Emberfly on December 17, 2013, 10:22:22 AM
I received another card today from WildBlue!  What a beautiful scenic card and a lovely note, too. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 17, 2013, 11:55:47 AM
If anyone is wondering the status of the cards they sent, just send me a message.

Reminder: all must PM me when they receive cards, so I can track how we are doing. It seems some people are only posting here and not PM'ing me - I am not tracking 50+ pages of posts.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: angel_rose on December 17, 2013, 12:27:43 PM
Got a card today from Lovesbabysquirmy, thank you!!  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on December 17, 2013, 12:41:36 PM
Got a card today from Lovesbabysquirmy, thank you!!  :)

YAY they started arriving!  :D  I had a lot of fun drawing two of our most famous city buildings!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Arianna on December 17, 2013, 02:33:26 PM
I too got a card from Wildblue today.

It is a beautiful, beautiful postcard!!!  Thank you!!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: WildBlue on December 17, 2013, 10:27:43 PM
Catlein, Emberfly and Arianna - I am glad your cards made it!! I had some help from Zazzle with the printing. :) I was actually impressed with their service, the customization, price and how fast they got those cards shipped to me. Though they did make one mistake, it wasn't too bad at all.
Now, hopefully my last card going across the sea makes it!!! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Aienhime on December 18, 2013, 03:33:29 AM
I recieved my 4th card today from Fireglides! I love it it's so cute, and thanks for the little extra!

I'm 4/5 received and 4/5 arrived now! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ringwraith10 on December 18, 2013, 03:55:47 AM
I got an incredible card from Wiccanpony! Wow, an embroidered post card! Very cool. Unfortunately it got a bit dirty, but I may be able to clean it off...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 18, 2013, 03:56:32 AM
I received my 3rd card today from the lovely Radha :) thank you so much, the card is lovely and i really love the personal touches :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Beldarna on December 18, 2013, 03:59:25 AM
I recieved my fifth and last card today. Thank you so much Arianna! How neat to get a painting like that, and the extra was so sweet.

Thanks everyone! Now I'll keeep my fingers crossed that all mine arrive soon. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 18, 2013, 04:24:08 AM
yay @ mkia  :ohyeah:  so glad you got it!

come on the rest of you cards!! :P
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: AnnaPommes on December 18, 2013, 04:46:30 AM
the last card from lovesbabysquirmy arrived! thank you very much, the drawing is cute!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Pheasant on December 18, 2013, 06:06:47 AM
I received my third card today, from sosoftbuttons! Thank you so much, it's lovely. <3
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wyndstar on December 18, 2013, 06:53:55 AM
I received 2 beautiful cards from Navi and Eldarwen! :D
love the pony stickers on both of them :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Catlein on December 18, 2013, 10:14:54 AM
I received my last postcard today from girlyponu! I laughed so hard, and completely love it :)

Brag photos!

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(Please pretend that the last card is the right way up, not stretched out, and not obscenely large. I have no idea what photobucket is doing because it does not look like that in my account... :S)

Thank you so so much, Angel-Rose, Breezie, Emuel, Wildblue, and Girlyponu! All your cards were terrific and I appreciate them so much!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Emberfly on December 18, 2013, 10:17:49 AM
I got my last 'card' today from Arianna.  It's a painting! :shocked:  It's beautiful, thank you so much for the thought and the effort as well as the sweet extras!

I'll post a brag later tonight (I hope) when I get all my amazing cards together for their glamour shot. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: NovelNerd on December 18, 2013, 02:45:28 PM
I got a beautiful card from Sundown today with a neat Appaloosa horse on it. Wonderful card! I'm liking these different horse cards since some of these horses are not super popular in my area I never see them. We have paints and QHs and most of our neighbors do as well.

That should put me at I believe 4/5 cards? Brag photo soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Aflame on December 18, 2013, 07:04:01 PM
got sandras pie post card :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 19, 2013, 05:12:01 AM
I got my last card! This one was from Loona all the way in Hungary! It's a really beautiful postcard of the parliament there. And I also love the stickers! :). Thank you!

I'll have to post a picture of all my cards later tonight!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: xeevee on December 19, 2013, 05:18:11 AM
Yesterday I got a card from Mikeysgrrrl.  Thank you!

That's 4/5 for me.  Though now I'm super worried about the cards I sent, only 2 people have said they've received them :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 19, 2013, 05:22:14 AM
That's 4/5 for me.  Though now I'm super worried about the cards I sent, only 2 people have said they've received them :(

I'm worried too. Only two of mine have arrived, as well :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on December 19, 2013, 06:11:47 AM
same here but the remaining ones went to Europe so I guess its to be expected
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ValhallaLilly on December 19, 2013, 07:26:29 AM
Only two of mine have come as well I think...
Though I have bought some more postcards in the event mine have run off :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Katgyrl on December 19, 2013, 02:13:41 PM
I got my last card today from someone in Hungary! I can't quite make out the name though... is it Loona? Or Looue? There's also Mouika on there I think? It's a super lovely shiny card of some local landmarks with adorable baby pony stickers on top! Gorgeous! And there were even a couple extra stamps for my stamp collecting bro in there. So thoughtful!

I've got all my cards! Now I'm just awaiting the verdict that all the cards I sent have been received! ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Loona on December 19, 2013, 04:09:54 PM
I got my last card! This one was from Loona all the way in Hungary! It's a really beautiful postcard of the parliament there. And I also love the stickers! :). Thank you!

I'll have to post a picture of all my cards later tonight!
eeeee! my first card to arrive! :frolic: I'm really glad it made it all the way safe, and you like it ^^
does the glowing paint work on the certain lady who is looking at the Parliament? I was running around "charging" it, and then turning the lights off, but it didn't have that much effect as I wished it'd have - but it wasn't completely dark either.

I got my last card today from someone in Hungary! I can't quite make out the name though... is it Loona? Or Looue? There's also Mouika on there I think? It's a super lovely shiny card of some local landmarks with adorable baby pony stickers on top! Gorgeous! And there were even a couple extra stamps for my stamp collecting bro in there. So thoughtful!
yes, that one is from me (Monika)! I know my "u"s and "n"s are pretty much similar the same XD
I hope your brother will like the stamps :) I was so angry that I always get packages with some stamps on, and I normally keep the cool-looking stamps, but not the common ones that are on every single letter in the last 5 years, and I have only received such ones recently  - now I wish I'd keep them too, what is common for me isn't that common for someone on the other side of the ocean ^^

I'm glad this one also made it to its destination :) it is so relieving to see two cards arrive in one day - I was already going crazy, checking the tread everytime I saw in the notification that someone who was my partner left a reply  :blush:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wyndstar on December 19, 2013, 04:34:49 PM
i recieved a neat card from moondancer1073 :)
yay more pony stickers!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 20, 2013, 12:38:27 AM
Now I can post the cards I got since I've received them all!

First was a special package from Madhatterda! I got an adorable postcard, but I also got a little orange pony hat (which is now on one of my Toola Roolas), AND a really neat scarf for me!! I've been wearing it when we go out :).
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And then there's these beautiful cards!
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I love the local cards and the Toolas of course! All my cards were great :). Thank you everyone!


Now if mine would only get to my partners  -_-
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: UrocyonFox on December 20, 2013, 02:13:40 AM
I'm still waiting on my last  card however I was informed all my partners got their cards so I'm posting the cards I made below.
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The Rainbowdash was made but then scratched due to changes made! I cheated and stole the card as well as pose for Mrs Sparkler!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Iceglider on December 20, 2013, 02:52:55 AM
Those are really cute UrocyonFox. I like them. :)

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ~breezie~ on December 20, 2013, 04:35:13 AM
Got my last 2 cards today, from Girlyponce and Wildblue.

Thanks love both cards.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 20, 2013, 04:53:03 AM
I got 2 more carda today, 1 from sundown which had a funny saying on it and the other from mkia9 which came with some extra goodies... thank you both very much :)

So I think that I'm waiting on 1 more to receive and I believe that 3 of mine have been received -_-
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: xeevee on December 20, 2013, 04:56:29 AM
Kiwi told me that most of my cards have made it, so that's a massive relief.  So that's 4/5 each way for me.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 20, 2013, 05:04:15 AM
I got one :biggrin:  !!!!! 

many thanks to valhalialily, its a gorgeous little white fluffy (cuuuutesome :P ) owl and I love it, thankyou !
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 20, 2013, 05:21:40 AM
Yay! That makes 3/5 arrived for me! Glad you liked it, Mikeysgrrrl!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Katgyrl on December 20, 2013, 01:01:27 PM
I hope more of my cards start showing up soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on December 21, 2013, 01:23:25 AM
I'm still waiting on one but I am sure it will turn up soon.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Radha on December 21, 2013, 02:17:40 AM
  I have received all of mine, now I just need to post a brag pic and go through the forum to see if the ones I've sent are all there yet!   :good:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Aflame on December 21, 2013, 06:14:27 AM
got 2 cards from arianna and emberfly thats 5/5  now :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Loona on December 21, 2013, 07:21:43 AM
sosoftbuttons, a card less to worry about for you, yesterday one of your cards has arrived at me  ^.^
I love the old card with the landscape - in fact, I'd love to go there! that plain, and those white rocks! when I looked at them I was sure they must contain some fossils - and now that I looked the location up I found out they indeed do!
also, it's interesting to see that all the new pictures show the lighthouse down, in the water, where in your card it is up on the top of the rocks. may it be that since your pic was taken the old lighthouse was destroyed, as the water eroded the rocks, and they have re-bulit it on its original location? I must go and look up more info on this  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: pandabear_chan on December 21, 2013, 08:20:17 PM
After a very hard last working week and some awesome holidays in Amsterdam with only rough internet connection, I'm relaxed enough to take the time and deliver some of you from the impatience of waiting.

I got cards from Aflame, Beldarna, Nessy_86 and candiedapples so far, so only one is missing. Thanks a lot for your cards they are all very nice.

As my cards have made it all to their destinations, I can post pics too:

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The first one was made for sosoftbuttons - Argie Windy as arabian horse with real pony hair on purple airbrushed background
The second one was made for Aienhime - the colors of G2 Princess Golden Dream as baby cat with soft pastel airbrushed background

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The next one was made for Salli - a wintery scene on an ivory and dark purple mountain background with faux snow.

The one below was made for Tikibirds - a Gusty with another style, made with the Fantasyhorse maker by DollDevine with some red and green airbrushed background

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The last one was made for Valhallalilli - she posted that she likes hedgehogs, so I found a cute one and gave him a real nice little scarf on a yellow/ purple airbrushed background

So all of them were made with a lot of love and I hope they are belovedby their new owners.

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 22, 2013, 04:35:50 AM
sosoftbuttons, a card less to worry about for you, yesterday one of your cards has arrived at me  ^.^
I love the old card with the landscape - in fact, I'd love to go there! that plain, and those white rocks! when I looked at them I was sure they must contain some fossils - and now that I looked the location up I found out they indeed do!
also, it's interesting to see that all the new pictures show the lighthouse down, in the water, where in your card it is up on the top of the rocks. may it be that since your pic was taken the old lighthouse was destroyed, as the water eroded the rocks, and they have re-bulit it on its original location? I must go and look up more info on this  :satisfied:


squeeeeeeeeeee!!!  so glad you got it :biggrin:  I tried to include as many things that you liked :P  the white cliffs in that area are all part of Britain's Jurassic coast  :cool:  = fossils everywhere!!  and yes, if you google the belle tout lighthouse you will find lots of information about it... it is stil there, thank goodness! they actually moved the WHOLE LIGHTHOUSE (yes, really!) down the cliff some years ago by about 30m as it was *REALLY* close to falling into the sea :crazy:  and they made a tv documentary about it.  the new lighthouse is down at sea level on the beach and it is fully automated, belle tout was decommissioned many years ago (sadly, but then computers seem to fuel progress in everything these days :( )  back in 2011, I stayed at the belle tout lighthouse for two nights for my birthday treat to self  :biggrin: :satisfied: :biggrin:  i'll dig out some photo's when i'm on the puter, today I am on the laptop.

only one more card for me and I will have received all five, fingers crossed it lands tomorrow!! :P  and only one of mine left to be delivered so i'm nearly done there too - or rather the mail service is nearly done ;)

and I have finished my lecture on English lighthouse history :lookround: sorry everypony, I do get carried away when I am passionate about something  :blush:

is that nearly all the cards in now?!?!?!?

and :faint: at pandabear-chan, all your cards are amazing! you are so talented, wow, they are stunning!!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on December 22, 2013, 10:07:13 AM
Pandachan - your cards are all awsome!
I think Im gonna frame mine  ^.^

And why does my mail always take 5X longer then everybody else to arrive?  :cry:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Moss on December 22, 2013, 11:45:37 AM
I'm waiting on one more card, and 2 of mine still have to reach people. Let's hope tomorrow is Pony Mail Day!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: BabySunnybunch on December 22, 2013, 12:51:25 PM
I received all of my postcards! I actually received the last 2 last week I think? Possibly the week before. I literally have had no time to sit at a computer and upload this photo. I tried from my iPhone, but I couldn't get it to work!

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Here are all my lovely postcards! I had to pull them down off my card display to take this photo =)

Thank you so much to xeevee, katgyrl, Moondancer1073, sweetscoops, and Eldarwen!! All of your postcards were so sweet!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Moss on December 23, 2013, 02:28:55 AM
Last card came in today! Thank you so much feytje! I love the ornament, the stickers, and the stamps! I'll try to post a pic of all of my cards later.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Beldarna on December 23, 2013, 02:43:08 AM
Yay! So four out of five seems to have arrived! Awesome! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 23, 2013, 02:47:12 AM
Wow, looking good so far. Assuming all communications are up to date, there's only 40 cards left (out of 215 mailed).

I'm a little concerned I haven't heard from girlyponce at all about any cards being received, hope she is ok. She's been online, and I sent a PM, but no response. :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Navi on December 23, 2013, 04:11:52 AM
It looks like four of my cards arrived, which just leaves one more.. I hope it gets there soon!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Loona on December 23, 2013, 04:18:10 AM
unfortunately I haven't received any cards today :(

however, I wanted to let my swap partners whose cards I didn't yet receive know something that is a main factor in me receiving cards during the holidays: this week is going to be a little crazy, as we have some special changes for this week: the 24th of December has been officially announced a non-working day in my country, and also the 27th (they are like Saturdays, and we had to work on 2 previous Saturdays instead), creating a very short week workday-wise. this means that there won't be any more mail delivery during the rest of this week.
because of this - I don't know if I can request this or not, I hope this isn't against the rules - even though the deadline will be during the holidays, I request you not to prepare replacement cards for me just yet. I'm sure all your cards are on the way and there's nothing to worry about yet, it's just these strange settings that block them from arriving - I'm pretty sure I will receive some delayed mail next Monday and Tuesday.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 23, 2013, 04:35:59 AM
my final card arrived today :biggrin: 

thanking tikibirds for my drawing of medley!!!  and the sparkly candy-cane stickers are soooo cool, I've not seen anything like them here in England. 

thankyou to all senders of my cards, pandabear-chan, aienhime, tikibirds, valhalialilly and salli, i'm going to head downstairs and take a pic of everything together so you can all see them  :satisfied:

and i'm just waiting on my last card to arrive at its destination.

ETA: here's the pic of all my cards together  :satisfied:
sorry about the bad lighting, dad has got lights all round the living room :P and the flash made everything really crazy with mum's sparkly crystal animals in view ;)
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ah what the heck, please dont think i'm showing off cos i dont mean to be, but my dad is soooo proud of himself this year so here is our lights :lookround: 
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mum did the lights on our tree and i did the baubles & tinsel round the base
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hope you like them  :blush:

and happy holidays to everypony  :snowball:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Aflame on December 23, 2013, 05:19:10 AM
i hope all my cards arrived at thair destinations xaflamex
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 23, 2013, 06:35:47 AM
Sosoft, that owl postcard is adorable *squee*, did your partner make that or is it store bought?
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Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 23, 2013, 06:56:26 AM
Sosoft, that owl postcard is adorable *squee*, did your partner make that or is it store bought?


I knoooooow :P  its absolutely gorgeous isn't it?  one eye open peeking at the stocking :P  and its store bought but that doesn't stop it from being super-cute ;)  i'll be keeping all my cards for display next year, this has been a really fun swap!
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 23, 2013, 07:40:32 AM
Oooohhh, store bought means I stand a chance of snaggin' one of my own lol ;) I love owls ^.^
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Post by: Loona on December 23, 2013, 07:52:50 AM
Oooohhh, store bought means I stand a chance of snaggin' one of my own lol ;) I love owls ^.^
I can only second this! that card is totally adorable - I'd love to own one too. does it kill the mood if we request the sender to tell us where it is possible to get such cute owl cards? *puppy eyes*
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Post by: ValhallaLilly on December 23, 2013, 11:35:45 AM
Oh hee :beams: I sent the owl card :D
It's a vintage Hallmark postcard I found a pack of at a thrift store.
If I remember I can scan it in for you guys...?
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Post by: wyndstar on December 23, 2013, 11:37:31 AM
i received a card from sweetscoops today! so that's all 5 for me :D

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Post by: tikibirds on December 23, 2013, 12:41:15 PM
Quote
thanking tikibirds for my drawing of medley!!!  and the sparkly candy-cane stickers are soooo cool, I've not seen anything like them here in England.

YAY. Im glad it arrived there safe and sound. I got the stickers in the sticker swap but I think they may be considered "scrapbook" stickers which are usually in a different section of stores then normal stickers.

Hopefully my other international card will arrive soon  ^.^
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Post by: WildBlue on December 23, 2013, 09:13:33 PM
Thank you for the beautiful card Arokiss!!! :D
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Post by: Aienhime on December 24, 2013, 02:58:26 AM
Whew, I received my final card from Tikibirds today! I love it it's so cute :D

I really hope the 5th card that I send also arrives today!
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 24, 2013, 03:00:44 AM
I received my last card today, thank you so much Loona, the postcard is lovely, you have the teeniest writing ever :P I managed to read it lol, the stickers were lovely as well.

So here is a pic of all of my cards together (you'll also notice other cards in the pic), the cards from this swap are 4 on the top row and 1 on the bottom 2nd from the right.

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Post by: Katgyrl on December 24, 2013, 03:46:27 AM
Looks like one more of my cards arrived, hopefully the last two will get there safe!
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Post by: NovelNerd on December 24, 2013, 08:51:41 AM
I took a picture of my cards earlier to post and then I got five more cards (this from private card swapping), so now I have to update my picture. :lol:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 24, 2013, 08:54:30 AM
I really hope that my last card was received :huh:
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Post by: Emberfly on December 24, 2013, 10:34:45 AM
I really hope that my last card was received :huh:

Me, too, it appears there's one left to arrive and it hasn't as far to go as others that have arrived already.  Don't you just love the post?

Here's my brag.  I love all my cards.  I really love scenic postcards so I can feel like I've visited other places.  I also adore the pony cards and all the hard work the artists put into them.  Thanks ever so much everyone!

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Post by: WildBlue on December 26, 2013, 05:11:03 AM
I hope everyone had a merry christmas.
 I still am waiting to receive one card. I hope it makes it here soon.
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Post by: Mkia on December 26, 2013, 06:40:22 AM
When will we be notified if we need to send out a replacement card? Last I heard I was at 4/5 received with one international still not arrived :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 26, 2013, 07:43:14 AM
I'm sending out requests for final updates (things have slowed down with the holidays, understandably). Once I know what is still missing, I'll send out replacement news.
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Post by: DerbyGirl on December 26, 2013, 08:05:41 AM
I had gotten all of mine-I'll get a pic up soon  :biggrin: I hope all of mine have reached their destinations?
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Post by: NovelNerd on December 26, 2013, 08:20:15 AM
Picture!

Some of these are from private swaps but the others are from my partners. The only card not in the photo is my cute Nightlight one that Salli posted. It's in my craft/toy room being prepped to go in a frame on the wall. I love Salli's drawings!

Thanks everyone for the beautiful cards :hug:

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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on December 27, 2013, 10:25:57 AM
Got the last one!  Thank you so much for all the stamps, feytje!
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Post by: tikibirds on December 27, 2013, 06:03:09 PM
I think one of mine is still out there somewhere???  >_<
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Post by: xeevee on December 28, 2013, 05:53:58 AM
Got my last card last night!  Yay!  I think it is from Loona, but the writing is soooo teeeny tiny it's a little hard to tell.   I love the card though.  It's a post card that has had ponies stuck to it, and it's just lovely. 

Here is my brag photo.  Sorry about the quality.  Looked ok on my phone.

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Post by: fireglides on December 28, 2013, 12:48:05 PM
Here are the pictures of all 5 I've received.  :biggrin:

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I'm 4/5 with the ones I sent. Looks like one I sent to Europe hasn't arrived yet. :/
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Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 28, 2013, 09:04:41 PM
one of mine is stil out there somewhere too  :cry:
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Post by: AnnaPommes on December 28, 2013, 09:53:14 PM
one of mine too!
i hope the card did arrive but the recipient is just to busy around christmastime to post. ;)
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Post by: wiccanpony1 on December 28, 2013, 10:22:01 PM
Im still missing 3:( I will post as soon as they arrive xx
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Post by: ringwraith10 on December 29, 2013, 02:41:04 AM
I still need 1 -- I'll post a picture of all once I have the last one. :)
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Post by: Loona on December 29, 2013, 05:02:01 AM
Got my last card last night!  Yay!  I think it is from Loona, but the writing is soooo teeeny tiny it's a little hard to tell.   I love the card though.  It's a post card that has had ponies stuck to it, and it's just lovely.
yes, that is mine  ^.^  :blush: I'm so glad you liked it!

aaaaand, this means that there is only one left to arrive from those that I sent! strangely enough, it's the only one I sent within Europe, the overseas ones all arrived. I also hope the recipient is only busy during the holidays, and wasn't able to post about the arrival of the card.

I can't wait to see tomorrow's mail, and that of the day after! I've only received 2 cards out of 5 (which seems to be the worst rate :( I'm sorry about the strange changes I mentioned earlier, my partners) but I'm sure some they will come next week  ^.^
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Post by: UrocyonFox on December 30, 2013, 03:45:00 AM
I couldn't remember if we had a brag section on here or if we were posting here!
All my cards arrived!! (i'm at the public library right now so I forgot to look and relist everyone who sent me a card sorry I didn't type up all of your names!) I will have internet once I return to work later this week and I will update it then!
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 30, 2013, 05:57:21 AM
I wonder if my last card has been received or not yet :huh: I know my father in law mailed our Christmas Card at the beginning of December and we just received it today, talk about huge delay in mail going from the UK to Canada.

I hope everyone receives their cards :)
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Post by: NovelNerd on December 30, 2013, 06:04:25 AM
I'm going to ask, and please don't think I'm being pushy or anything I'm not just curious. Will everyone get feedback after the cards have made their way in? Like I said I'm not in a hurry or anything, but just checking since I know a few swaps are coming in January and I totally want to jump into those.  :freak:

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Post by: Arianna on December 30, 2013, 01:12:10 PM
I'm posting this in a few threads, so please bear with me if you see this exact same message elsewhere.  I wished to let you know I found my brag pictures, so I'll be posting brags and - well, now kind of pointless, but - teasers! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wyndstar on December 30, 2013, 01:54:06 PM
i don't think all of my cards were received so just waiting to hear about resending.
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Post by: Kiwi on December 31, 2013, 01:44:26 AM
I'm going to ask, and please don't think I'm being pushy or anything I'm not just curious. Will everyone get feedback after the cards have made their way in? Like I said I'm not in a hurry or anything, but just checking since I know a few swaps are coming in January and I totally want to jump into those.  :freak:

Feedback will be left for all once the swap is wrapped up.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 31, 2013, 02:59:05 AM
Kiwi, if we need to send out more cards would we have gotten a message by now? Sorry, just curious if my last card had been received or not. If not, I'm not sure a resend would make it before the 9th :huh:
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Post by: ringwraith10 on December 31, 2013, 03:39:08 AM
Kiwi, if we need to send out more cards would we have gotten a message by now? Sorry, just curious if my last card had been received or not. If not, I'm not sure a resend would make it before the 9th :huh:
This is my concern, as well. I had an extra card prepared for this sort of problem, but then I ended up having to use it to send one to another person after one of my original five recipients dropped from the swap... so now I'm going to have to go buy another card if I need to send a replacement. :/
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on December 31, 2013, 03:50:09 AM
Kiwi, if we need to send out more cards would we have gotten a message by now? Sorry, just curious if my last card had been received or not. If not, I'm not sure a resend would make it before the 9th :huh:
This is my concern, as well. I had an extra card prepared for this sort of problem, but then I ended up having to use it to send one to another person after one of my original five recipients dropped from the swap... so now I'm going to have to go buy another card if I need to send a replacement. :/
Yeah the only card I still haven't heard if it arrived is an international one. I'm certain it wouldn't arrive by the 9th if I do need to resend. I'm sure Kiwi is trying to track people down, though. Patience is key :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 31, 2013, 03:59:29 AM
I'm being patient :) I really do hope that others have received theirs and they just haven't popped on to notify, busy busy around the holidays, not to mention how slow the mail has been lately.
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Post by: Loona on December 31, 2013, 04:45:05 AM
...aaaand, just as I hoped: today I found all the cards that I missed so far in my postbox!  :shocked: :frolic: I will take a brag pic tomorrow in daylight  ^.^

thank you very much ValhallaLilly, your card is just cute! I especially love the expression the puppy on the right makes! it's both proud and a little naughty :P
these global forever stamps are beautiful!

Radha, the pic on your card is also lovely! I love how Lemon Drop is carrying the presents, such a cute idea! Peach Blossom looks like she's more than excited to receive her present ^^

Sundown, those rocks on your card are gorgeous! the whole scene is, actually. well-well, another place to write on the wishlist of visits  ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Kiwi on December 31, 2013, 10:10:16 AM
I haven't sent any replacement notices yet b/c I'm still trying to track people down, and it seems cards are slowly starting to move.

If you want to know a status count on cards you sent, PM the ArenaHunt account and I can check for you later.
I'll likely be starting replacement notices tomorrow.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 31, 2013, 10:12:43 AM
Thank you for the heads up Kiwi :)

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Post by: sosoftbuttons on December 31, 2013, 08:12:31 PM
yes, i'll be on the list for sending a replacement card too :(  only one of mine didn't show which is such a shame as the other four got there :(  *sigh* 

i'm gonna get some cookies to bring to the room while we wait on what to do next ;)

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on December 31, 2013, 11:47:39 PM
I just got notification that all of my cards have been received :) I'm so happy that they made it to my partners :)

I hope everyone else's have shown up or will within the next day or so.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ArenaHunt on December 31, 2013, 11:59:14 PM
Ok, replacement notices have been sent. If you received a PM, please get your replacements in the mail ASAP - and work with your post offices to ensure the cards arrive to your partners.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on January 01, 2014, 12:49:49 AM
Oh! I didn't get a pm so I guess that means my last one arrived! Whew!
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Post by: Loona on January 01, 2014, 03:45:23 AM
Oh! I didn't get a pm so I guess that means my last one arrived! Whew!
me neither - it's good to know all my cards have arrived ^^

now coming to think of it, the recipient of my last card hasn't posted much about other arrivals on her side either, so I think she's just been very busy. if I remember correctly, she will have final exams in January, so that's understandable  ^.^ I hope she liked the card and the stickers ^^
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Post by: SweetScoops on January 01, 2014, 03:58:43 AM
Oh! I didn't get a pm so I guess that means my last one arrived! Whew!
me neither - it's good to know all my cards have arrived ^^

now coming to think of it, the recipient of my last card hasn't posted much about other arrivals on her side either, so I think she's just been very busy. if I remember correctly, she will have final exams in January, so that's understandable  ^.^ I hope she liked the card and the stickers ^^

I did! :) Thank you so so mutch! (And thank you everyone else for the wonderful cards too.) I'm currently writing on my essay for 14-16h/day so I've not been online mutch at all, thankfully it's due to the 8th so now it's not mutch left :)
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Post by: Loona on January 01, 2014, 05:10:46 AM
aw, I'm happy to hear that  ^.^
way to go, girl! I wish you good luck with your essay and the finals!  :cheer:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: xeevee on January 01, 2014, 05:28:29 AM
Oh boo.  Replacement card for me.  I wonder if any of the cards I sent to friends went missing too.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on January 01, 2014, 06:45:47 AM
Not surprising but one of mine is also MIA and its a domestic one..
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Post by: xeevee on January 01, 2014, 11:46:52 AM
can someone please tell me where I put my postage stamps?  I know I have some left over, but now I can't find them.
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Post by: Radha on January 01, 2014, 11:58:13 AM


Radha, the pic on your card is also lovely! I love how Lemon Drop is carrying the presents, such a cute idea! Peach Blossom looks like she's more than excited to receive her present ^^



 Yay! So glad the card finally made it!  Happy New Year, everyone :fireworks: 

    Doing this swap was really lovely!  I received such awesome cards- a beautiful hand drawn one from Salli, a super-sweet polar bear card from Valhalla Lily, a great photo card with hat from Mattie, and two super awesome cards about places- a Hell's Canyon Dam card from Sundown (I used to be a park ranger with the Corps, so that brought back memories), and a lovely solstice card all the way from England and SoSoftButtons. 

 My shamefully late brag photo:
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 The only downside- Night Glider has announced she wants more beautiful clothes to dress up in! :silly:
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Post by: Moss on January 01, 2014, 12:29:10 PM
Sending my replacement card out tomorrow, hopefully this one'll get there! Also need to post my brag picture tomorrow.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Beldarna on January 01, 2014, 06:31:09 PM
One replacement card for me. I'll be sending it out today.
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Post by: sosoftbuttons on January 02, 2014, 01:45:50 AM
can someone please tell me where I put my postage stamps?  I know I have some left over, but now I can't find them.

have you tried on top of the fridge?!? or the microwave?!  we always have a habit of leaving random things on top of those items until we can be bothered to put them away properly :P  or maybe next to the tv or the radio... or in with your box of Christmas cards?????  :huh:

radha, that card with applejack and baby appledolph ( :P ) is gorgeous!!

and I didn't get an email so my last card must have made it :)
curses the mail service for misplacing and / or delaying all the missing cards!!  :shakefist:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Aienhime on January 02, 2014, 01:47:18 AM
I send out my replacement card today! I hope it arrives soon...
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Post by: UrocyonFox on January 02, 2014, 03:25:45 AM
Im there with a few of ya'll. I hope cards get out soon enough to close the swap so I can sign up for some of the others. I think I might miss out of the "wings and things" swap though :(
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Post by: feytje on January 02, 2014, 03:34:30 AM
sadly 2 of my cards didn't show up, so I have send today 2 replacements, I hope the will be arrived asap.

and here is a picture of my 5 received cards, thank you all for the lovely cards
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Post by: Aienhime on January 02, 2014, 04:13:47 AM
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My 5 cards! I love all of them, thanks so much everyone! :frolic:
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 02, 2014, 04:41:55 AM
I love all of the different cards that people have purchased and designed, very lovely :)
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Post by: WildBlue on January 02, 2014, 07:38:59 AM
I'm loving all the different cards too! :D
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Post by: ringwraith10 on January 02, 2014, 11:34:08 AM
can someone please tell me where I put my postage stamps?  I know I have some left over, but now I can't find them.
Try the linen closet... or in your car? :)

I haven't gotten a PM, which is good, but I'm still waiting for a card...
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: fireglides on January 02, 2014, 01:29:24 PM
I'll be sending out my replacement card tomorrow. Hopefully it makes it over the pond this time around!
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Post by: Iceglider on January 03, 2014, 03:40:47 AM
Just sent my replacement card. I hope it actually makes it to my partner in a decent amount of time. Yesterday, I got a Christmas card from my grandmother dated the 16th! :crazy: We are both in the US too. :facepalm: That shows you how slow the mail can be.
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Post by: tikibirds on January 03, 2014, 06:01:18 AM
replacement is sent. I dont think i signed it though. Its a regular postcard this time though
 And NOW i find my blank postcards  >_<
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Post by: Arokiss on January 03, 2014, 06:04:34 PM
Hi guys,

Happy New Year to you all.

Here's a picture of the cards I received. A bit late, sorry :-)

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Thank you so much. Can't wait for the next card swap!

*JM*
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on January 04, 2014, 05:12:04 AM
It's so awesome to see so many fun cards from around the world!  I need to scan in the notes on the international stamp to my recipients but that will have to wait until Monday when I have access to a scanner.  :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: fireglides on January 04, 2014, 06:37:03 AM
My replacement was sent yesterday. Now I just have to hope it arrives!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Loona on January 04, 2014, 08:20:20 AM
finally I also got to share my long-promised brag pic:

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Sky Skimmer lives on my desk, so she was the first to see Maddie's cute santa hat - and she claimed it immediately :lol: she's still wearing it :)

thank you very much again for the lovely cards! this swap was so much fun ^^
I hope everyone's replacement card arrives safe and sound! *keeps fingers crossed for you*
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ringwraith10 on January 04, 2014, 10:44:31 AM
I just received my last card last night! I hope its replacement hadn't already been sent out. It was in my mailbox alongside a package that had been mailed back in June and marked as lost long ago, so I'm guessing the post office had some kind of cleaning project going on.

Anyway, thank you, feytje (I hope I spelled that correctly?)!
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 04, 2014, 10:47:58 AM
I just received my last card last night! I hope its replacement hadn't already been sent out. It was in my mailbox alongside a package that had been mailed back in June and marked as lost long ago, so I'm guessing the post office had some kind of cleaning project going on.

Anyway, thank you, feytje (I hope I spelled that correctly?)!

A parcel from June :shocked: Omg, what in the world happened? It must've been sight seeing all over the world lol
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on January 04, 2014, 01:36:45 PM
Its kinda sad how many cards are MIA. What does the PO do with them?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: WildBlue on January 04, 2014, 11:34:11 PM
Its kinda sad how many cards are MIA. What does the PO do with them?

If they deem it undeliverable... they get shredded. :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Radha on January 05, 2014, 01:17:52 AM
  Wow- the package from June is definitely scary :shocked:  Are there a ton of cards missing?  How many of us were involved in the swap? 
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on January 05, 2014, 02:39:51 AM
Quote
Quote from: tikibirds on Yesterday at 11:36:45 PM
Its kinda sad how many cards are MIA. What does the PO do with them?

If they deem it undeliverable... they get shredded. :(

:(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wiccanpony1 on January 05, 2014, 06:57:05 AM
Its kinda sad how many cards are MIA. What does the PO do with them?

If they deem it undeliverable... they get shredded. :(

This makes me super sad as I didn't receive all my cards I hate to think of peoples hard work and time being shredded xx
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: WildBlue on January 05, 2014, 09:44:56 PM
Yeh, it is kinda sad. I am still waiting for one card to arrive. So I went down to the post and asked if by any chance they had any postcards laying around that might not have been delivered and might be mine. Then they told me that about undeliverable postcards. Mostly if they cant read the address either damaged or for whatever reason or cant return it to the address it was sent from they get shredded.
But then again like that package that showed up in June there have been letters and such to show up months/years later that were just lost or misplaced. That would be pretty crazy if years from now someone's missing postcard showed up.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don\'t forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ringwraith10 on January 06, 2014, 03:26:10 AM
I just received my last card last night! I hope its replacement hadn't already been sent out. It was in my mailbox alongside a package that had been mailed back in June and marked as lost long ago, so I'm guessing the post office had some kind of cleaning project going on.

Anyway, thank you, feytje (I hope I spelled that correctly?)!

A parcel from June :shocked: Omg, what in the world happened? It must've been sight seeing all over the world lol
Well, the weird thing was (okay, one of several weird things) that the package was in pristine condition. It seems to me that it must have been sitting on a shelf somewhere totally unnoticed. :/ I've had missing packages show up late before, but they were always in terrible condition, like they had been sent all over the place. This one was totally fine! So strange.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 06, 2014, 04:36:14 AM
I hope everyone's cards turn up soon :)

It's unreal that mail turns up months or years later, you really gotta wonder who dropped the ball whenever that happens.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wiccanpony1 on January 06, 2014, 05:01:17 AM
I received a beautiful card today from feytje :) Thank you so much xx
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: AnnaPommes on January 06, 2014, 07:12:25 PM
and finally! a brag picture of all the awesome cards i got!


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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ringwraith10 on January 07, 2014, 06:00:46 AM
and finally! a brag picture of all the awesome cards i got!


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thank you guys a lot! it is next to my workingspace and it is a huge motivation, thank you! *cuddle*




Glad you liked the card. Thanks for the picture!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wyndstar on January 08, 2014, 02:47:34 PM
is this swap almost wrapped up? i hope everyone's gotten their cards :) i must have mis-counted because i wasn't contacted about re-sending so it looks like every received my cards :)

totally doing this again next year and i loved seeing the photo cards that people made.. i'm already brainstorming pony scenes. i'll have to make a mental note if it snows here this winter to go outside and take some pics! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 08, 2014, 05:42:40 PM
I'm hoping everyone has received their cards by now as well :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Eldarwen on January 08, 2014, 09:31:42 PM
I really loved this swap! I hope everyone received their cards. :) I thought I would have to send a replacement card, but I guess everyone received my cards after all.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: WildBlue on January 08, 2014, 10:51:57 PM
I still have one card to receive. Hopefully today will be the day. I do not think I've ever been to the mailbox this much before. :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Pheasant on January 09, 2014, 03:38:53 AM
I'm glad that everyone received my cards and that they like them. ^__^

Unfortunately, I'm still missing two... however, I haven't checked the P.O. yet today so crossing my fingers that that will no longer be the case.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ringwraith10 on January 09, 2014, 06:38:36 AM
Here's my brag picture:

http://instagram.com/p/i9pv7ZKT9D/

:D Thanks again, everyone!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Pheasant on January 09, 2014, 07:04:16 AM
I just received my last card last night! I hope its replacement hadn't already been sent out. It was in my mailbox alongside a package that had been mailed back in June and marked as lost long ago, so I'm guessing the post office had some kind of cleaning project going on.

Anyway, thank you, feytje (I hope I spelled that correctly?)!

A parcel from June :shocked: Omg, what in the world happened? It must've been sight seeing all over the world lol
Well, the weird thing was (okay, one of several weird things) that the package was in pristine condition. It seems to me that it must have been sitting on a shelf somewhere totally unnoticed. :/ I've had missing packages show up late before, but they were always in terrible condition, like they had been sent all over the place. This one was totally fine! So strange.


We had a similar experience, in which a box my grandparents shipped from Arizona went all the way down to Puerto Rico before coming back up to Idaho. O___o Evidently it wanted a vacation.

Anyways, guess what! The last cards came - both the original and make-up ones from aienhime, which are absolutely gorgeous, thank you - and from someone else who I think signed their real name instead of their username. ^^; You know who you are, thank you! I'm sorry to hear that your handmade one went missing, it's awful when that happens. ;__; But, considering that we had some other mail that showed up late your card might make an appearance, too.

I'll post a picture of all my cards shortly. A big thank you to both the participants and swap host for making this swap awesome!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: tikibirds on January 09, 2014, 07:29:16 AM
Sundown - the Alaska card was from me  ^.^
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Pheasant on January 09, 2014, 07:53:42 AM
I thought it might have been, but I wasn't sure. ^__^ Thank you so much, it's gorgeous! I haven't seen any bears where I live, but I know we have them around.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Kiwi on January 09, 2014, 11:45:18 AM
I need to get caught up on my PMs :blush: I'm glad some of the replacements (and originals) are starting to arrive.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: fireglides on January 09, 2014, 11:50:37 AM
I'm hoping my partner got hers . . . I haven't heard anything yet.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: WildBlue on January 11, 2014, 10:09:00 AM
woohoo! Today I am officially at 5 of 5 cards received! Thank you everyone. Also thank you Kiwi/arenahunt for organizing this and making it happen.
I'm not going to be able to do a brag pic. Dropped the camera and broke it. guuuhh :( but it was old and time for a new one.
Anyway, I wanted to be sure to say thanks all!!

Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 11, 2014, 10:27:16 AM
So happy to hear that more people are receiving their cards, better late than never ;)

I would also like to extend a huge thank you to Kiwi for hosting this as well as all of my partners for sending me such beautiful cards :grouphug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: feytje on January 13, 2014, 04:48:01 AM
I just received my last card last night! I hope its replacement hadn't already been sent out. It was in my mailbox alongside a package that had been mailed back in June and marked as lost long ago, so I'm guessing the post office had some kind of cleaning project going on.

Anyway, thank you, feytje (I hope I spelled that correctly?)!

I am happy that the card is arrived (the card was 1 month on there way to you , my cards where mailed out on december 5th )
I hope you will also recieved the replament card, it was already send out, So I hope it will be there sooner then the first one :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on January 13, 2014, 08:13:19 AM
Here is the info on the Canada International stamp, for those of you who received it:

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I apologize for the quality.  Still cannot find my scanner cords so I had to use my camera instead.  :(
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: pandabear_chan on January 15, 2014, 04:59:14 AM
I got the last and the replacement card by fireglides finally. One of it got stuck in customs. But I'm officially done with shipping and receiving cards.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wiccanpony1 on January 15, 2014, 05:07:26 AM
I received my last 2 cards today YAY they were from Iceglider and Kaitlin Thanks guys they were both wonderful xx
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 15, 2014, 05:44:39 AM
Is anyone still waiting on cards?
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ArenaHunt on January 15, 2014, 11:39:46 AM
Looks like maybe just 1 left. Not sure if it hasn't arrived, or if the member hasn't contacted me.


Thanks to everyone that was part of this swap, and thanks to all that had to send out replacement cards. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on January 15, 2014, 01:04:56 PM
Looks like maybe just 1 left. Not sure if it hasn't arrived, or if the member hasn't contacted me.


Thanks to everyone that was part of this swap, and thanks to all that had to send out replacement cards. :)
And thanks for having the swap! It was really fun :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Aienhime on January 15, 2014, 03:12:12 PM
I just received my last card last night! I hope its replacement hadn't already been sent out. It was in my mailbox alongside a package that had been mailed back in June and marked as lost long ago, so I'm guessing the post office had some kind of cleaning project going on.

Anyway, thank you, feytje (I hope I spelled that correctly?)!

A parcel from June :shocked: Omg, what in the world happened? It must've been sight seeing all over the world lol
Well, the weird thing was (okay, one of several weird things) that the package was in pristine condition. It seems to me that it must have been sitting on a shelf somewhere totally unnoticed. :/ I've had missing packages show up late before, but they were always in terrible condition, like they had been sent all over the place. This one was totally fine! So strange.


We had a similar experience, in which a box my grandparents shipped from Arizona went all the way down to Puerto Rico before coming back up to Idaho. O___o Evidently it wanted a vacation.

Anyways, guess what! The last cards came - both the original and make-up ones from aienhime, which are absolutely gorgeous, thank you - and from someone else who I think signed their real name instead of their username. ^^; You know who you are, thank you! I'm sorry to hear that your handmade one went missing, it's awful when that happens. ;__; But, considering that we had some other mail that showed up late your card might make an appearance, too.

I'll post a picture of all my cards shortly. A big thank you to both the participants and swap host for making this swap awesome!

Yay!!! So happy they arrived, I was so worried!!! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 15, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
Thank you for hosting this swap and thank you to everyone who sent cards to me  :grouphug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ~breezie~ on January 16, 2014, 05:30:33 AM
Thank you for hosting the swap.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: sosoftbuttons on January 16, 2014, 06:22:21 AM
yes, many thanks for hosting the swap, I had a great time sending & receiving cards, aaand seeing everpony else's cards as well :biggrin:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Loona on January 16, 2014, 06:47:43 AM
I would also like to say thanks both to the organizers and the participants for this swap - it was so much fun to send, receive and stalk others' cards! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: fireglides on January 16, 2014, 01:10:31 PM
I got the last and the replacement card by fireglides finally. One of it got stuck in customs. But I'm officially done with shipping and receiving cards.

Thank goodness! I'm so glad to hear the 2nd one was received! :)

And I agree, thanks for hosting and participating, folks!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on January 16, 2014, 03:54:31 PM
Indeed, thank you all for joining in!  It was really fun to see everyone's cards and learn a little about others.  :)  And special thanks to our host as well!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Arokiss on January 16, 2014, 04:10:30 PM
Many thanks to the organizers and all the participants! Couldn't have done it without you ;-)

~JM~
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Emberfly on January 16, 2014, 05:05:01 PM
Yes, thank you for hosting the swap and to my fellow participants, this was an absolute treat for Christmas. :heart:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ringwraith10 on January 17, 2014, 03:46:37 AM
I just received my last card last night! I hope its replacement hadn't already been sent out. It was in my mailbox alongside a package that had been mailed back in June and marked as lost long ago, so I'm guessing the post office had some kind of cleaning project going on.

Anyway, thank you, feytje (I hope I spelled that correctly?)!

I am happy that the card is arrived (the card was 1 month on there way to you , my cards where mailed out on december 5th )
I hope you will also recieved the replament card, it was already send out, So I hope it will be there sooner then the first one :)

Oops, sorry for the late reply. I just got the replacement yesterday! I love that one, too -- yay Popples!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Radha on January 17, 2014, 05:37:21 PM
  This was a great swap!  I've actually already bought some cool cards for next year  :blush:  Thanks to everyone !
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Pheasant on January 18, 2014, 09:59:46 PM
We had some sunshine so I managed to take a nice picture of my cards today. Thank you all, again, for participating! <3
(For anyone wondering, the pink paper in the photo has my username written on it.)
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Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: WildBlue on January 19, 2014, 05:41:34 AM
Aww! such pretty cards. I love all the little animals! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 19, 2014, 05:49:34 AM
Love those cards, especially the one with the owl, very pretty.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: ringwraith10 on January 21, 2014, 10:09:54 PM
Ooh, I really like that owl card!

So... do we know when the swap will officially be over yet? No pressure -- just wondering. :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on January 21, 2014, 10:19:43 PM
Ooh, I really like that owl card!

So... do we know when the swap will officially be over yet? No pressure -- just wondering. :)
I'm thinking it is already? Looks like I've been cleared anyway.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Kiwi on January 22, 2014, 04:21:30 AM
As per my last post - there is still 1 card left.
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: SweetScoops on January 22, 2014, 04:36:09 AM
I got two cards from xeevee today (I guess one is a replacement for the first) They're both wery nice but the pony one is amazing. Thank you so mutch! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on January 22, 2014, 05:56:34 AM
WooHoo! I think that may be the card(s) that wrap up this fun little swap :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: xeevee on January 22, 2014, 07:57:27 AM
Horray!  Finally!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: wyndstar on January 22, 2014, 11:25:30 AM
yay!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Kiwi on January 22, 2014, 06:08:35 PM
Woohoo!!!

It's crazy how many people got their original and replacement at the same time, despite mailing weeks apart. It's like the post offices went "oh, they are getting more mail, guess we'd better deliver it now" :rolleyes:

That wraps up another year!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all cards mailed (don't forget to PM when you receive)
Post by: Mkia on January 22, 2014, 06:10:49 PM
Woohoo!!!

It's crazy how many people got their original and replacement at the same time, despite mailing weeks apart. It's like the post offices went "oh, they are getting more mail, guess we'd better deliver it now" :rolleyes:

That wraps up another year!
Yay! Thanks again for hosting Kiwi!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: Emberfly on January 22, 2014, 06:54:07 PM
If I haven't said thanks for hosting, I'll say it now, if I've already said it, I'll say it again.  Thanks, Kiwi!!!!!!!!! :hug:
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: tikibirds on January 22, 2014, 07:42:22 PM
Awsome :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: ringwraith10 on January 22, 2014, 09:32:57 PM
Woohoo!!!

It's crazy how many people got their original and replacement at the same time, despite mailing weeks apart. It's like the post offices went "oh, they are getting more mail, guess we'd better deliver it now" :rolleyes:

That wraps up another year!
Woohoo! And yeah, I think the post office (in a general sense) is just crazy. No offense to anyone who works at a post office. ;)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: Beldarna on January 23, 2014, 01:39:19 AM
Woohoo!! Thank you so much for hosting this Kiwi! I look forward to the next one! :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: Eldarwen on January 23, 2014, 03:08:39 AM
Thank you for hosting this! It was so much fun! :D
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: Navi on January 23, 2014, 07:29:51 AM
Thanks for hosting! It was a fun swap :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 04:54:28 PM
Awww, thanks everyone. Glad everyone had fun :)
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: Aienhime on January 23, 2014, 11:57:07 PM
So glad everyone got their cards! This was so much fun, I'm definately in next year!!! =D Thank you so much for hosting this, Kiwi!
Title: Re: Card Swap 2013 -> all done!
Post by: kaoskat on January 24, 2014, 08:45:57 AM
Great job guys!
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