POSTAGE STAMP APCs and/or BIRD APCs- 4’s - Due December 18, 2019

[Suzi]

Swap Due Date - December 18, 2019
Signup date - December 4, 2019
Number of Cards - 4:4 (One group) or 8:8 (Both groups)
Number of participants - Unlimited
Media - open, must be attached to a 2½ x 3½ playing card and the top left number/suit must be showing
(no bulky embellishments please!)
Postage Stamp APCs and/or Bird APCs - 4’s - Due December 18, 2019

This will be a 4:4 swap - that is, you will send in a full set of four (♥, ♦, ♣, ♠) Postage Stamp theme and/or Bird theme and get a full set in return.

Postage Stamps - Theme is open as long as there is at least one real postage stamp somewhere on the card.

Birds - Theme is birds, at least one bird must be present somewhere predominantly on the card.

You may join one or both groups, sending a full set of appropriately-themed for each group you join.

Please note:
- Real playing cards must be used.
- APCs must be the standard size of 2.5" x 3.5". Note this is POKER size, not bridge size! (Wrongly sized cards will be returned).
- Cards must have one of each suit (incorrect cards will be returned. It makes swapping very difficult.)
- The top left suit and number must be visible/uncovered.
- Flat embellishments only please.
- Please include username and origin (state and/or country) on a small piece of paper attached the back of all APCs.
- Originals only - no copies or prints. (Cards can be duplicates as long as they're still individually created and we have more than 5 people in your group.

US players: send me a mailing label and a forever stamp, if you're doing both groups you need to send another forever stamp.

International players: send me a mailing label and $1 USD for one group (or $2 for both groups)

which group would you like? or both?

Postage Stamps

Haagmm ~~Arrived
Karr3ll ~~Arrived
plumhill2001 ~~Arrived
BlancoLobo~~Arrived
Donnacr ~~Arrived
Suzi ~~Arrived
pouringdiva ~~Arrived
AngelJoy ~~Arrived

Birds

Karr3ll ~~Arrived
plumhill2001 ~~Arrived
Donnacr ~~Arrived
Suzi ~~Arrived
pouringdiva ~~Arrived
AngelJoy ~~Arrived
smallgirl ~~Arrived
barbwat ~~Arrived

[Karr3ll]

Please sign me up for both please

[Suzi]

I’ll sign you up, Karr3ll..... thanks for playing again!

[Haagmm]

WooHoo!! First on the list for Postage Stamps!!

[Haagmm]

Here are my postage Stamp 4s. I sent them in with the 5s. I really love the colors on this one! The peach paper has a sheen on it and the black corners are kind of a dull but glittery washi tape.

[Suzi]

They are very cool cards, Haagmm

[plumhill2001]

Please sign me up for both groups. I mailed them on 10/26. ;)

[Suzi]

plumhill2001, your cards arrived today, and I will sign you up too!

[BlancoLobo]

Sign me up too! Postage stamps please!

[Suzi]

Welcome BlancoLobo!

[Donnacr]

sign me up for both postage stamps and birds please.

[Suzi]

I’ll sign you up now, Donnacr!

[pouringdiva]

birds and stamps please!!

[BlancoLobo]

Cards went into the mail 11/4/2019

[Suzi]

Welcome, pouringdiva.

Thanks for the heads up, BlancoLobo, I will let you know when they get here.

[Donnacr]

Here are my postage stamps - theme of dogs.

[Donnacr]

And here are my birds. All cards in the mail today.

[Suzi]

Nice sets, Donnacr! I will be watching the mailbox for them.

[Suzi]

BlancoLobo and Karr3ll, your cards arrived safely today!

[BlancoLobo]

Thanks for letting me know!!!

[AngelJoy]

Sign me up for both, please!

[Suzi]

I have signed you up, AngelJoy

[smallgirl]

Please sign me up for the birds group! Thanks!

[jo.on.the.go]

I’m not joining this swap - I don’t collect APCs. However I have some bird APCs available in my gallery if any interest you.

[Suzi]

I will sign you up smallgirl. Welcome!

[Suzi]

Donnacr, your postage stamp APCs arrived today!

[Donnacr]

I love the fact that, even though my postage stamps and birds are mailed at the same time and at the same box, they can still arrive at different times. :wacko:

[Suzi]

I love the fact that, even though my postage stamps and birds are mailed at the same time and at the same box, they can still arrive at different times. :wacko:

I know! It is crazy how the postal system works sometimes! I expected them today, but they didn’t come. Maybe tomorrow.....

[Donnacr]

Do you have an idea when you will make the 3's due? I lose all of December with travel so if they will be due in January I will have to mail them before I go at the end of this month.

[Suzi]

Do you have an idea when you will make the 3's due? I lose all of December with travel so if they will be due in January I will have to mail them before I go at the end of this month.

Probably around Jan. 11 or so. I might make it a little earlier.... I will put the swap up on or about Nov. 30. You can mail them early, that is no problem. I have my Swap bags all set for the future swaps, so I can keep the cards sent early safe.

[Donnacr]

Thanks, I will get them in the mail today.

[Haagmm]

Probably around Jan. 11 or so. I might make it a little earlier.... I will put the swap up on or about Nov. 30. You can mail them early, that is no problem. I have my Swap bags all set for the future swaps, so I can keep the cards sent early safe.

Swap bags....like a paper bag for each swap?
Some people (like me) like to send them in mass... Thank you!!

[Suzi]

Swap bags....like a paper bag for each swap?
Some people (like me) like to send them in mass... Thank you!!

I bought a set of drawstring linen ‘bags’ to keep the swap cards organized, since I usually have more than 1 swap going at a time. I keep the bags in a plastic storage tote to keep everything safe. I think that I am a bit obsessive!

[AngelJoy]

I bought a set of drawstring linen ‘bags’ to keep the swap cards organized, since I usually have more than 1 swap going at a time. I keep the bags in a plastic storage tote to keep everything safe. I think that I am a bit obsessive!

I use shoe boxes to keep mine organized. It's always fun to hear how other hosts do things. I think you need to be at least a little bit obsessive to host! 😀

[Suzi]

I agree, AngelJoy. I have to be organized, or I would go crazy!

[Haagmm]

oh dear!! I've only ever hosted one swap at a time. Don't know if I dare tell you where I store cards until swap date. It is a very well protected place... I put them in the huge crystal punch bowl in my china cabinet. :wub:

[smallgirl]

These are my bird APCs:

[Suzi]

They are really pretty, smallgirl!

[plumhill2001]

I mailed my 3s yesterday and will mail my 2s today. There are 8 cards in each envelope. I'll post pics when the threads open later. (Forgot to take pics of the 2s. Whoops.) :eek::skeptical:

[Suzi]

Thanks for the update, plumhill2001. I will let you know when they arrive!

[Suzi]

Plumhill2001, your inbox is full.... just wanted to let you know that your 3’s arrived today.

[plumhill2001]

Thanks, Suzi! I just got an email and deleted some messages. ;)

[AngelJoy]

My postage stamps and birds are ready to make their way to the host:
211271

[Suzi]

They look great, AngelJoy!

[Suzi]

AngelJoy, your 4’s arrived today!

[AngelJoy]

AngelJoy, your 4’s arrived today!

Thanks for letting me know.

[Suzi]

I have just submitted the swap for the 3’s. When it is in the forum tomorrow, I will add Players to the list who have already sent their cards to me

[Suzi]

Last day to sign up for this one!

[smallgirl]

I hope my cards reach you soon...I mailed awhile ago...

[Suzi]

I hope my cards reach you soon...I mailed awhile ago...

I will let you know as soon as they get here, smallgirl!

[Suzi]

smallgirl, your cards have arrived! :)

[Suzi]

barbwat, your 4’s arrived today!

[Suzi]

pouringdiva, your cards arrived today!

[Suzi]

Hello everyone! I just finished swapping all of the APCs, and they will be heading into the mail system tomorrow. Thanks for playing, and I hope that everyone likes their returns!

[plumhill2001]

Suzi, do you have any interest in hosting a swap for the 7s and 8s? Just wondering. Otherwise, I suppose we could do those with private trades. Thanks for taking over on this big project!! :wubclub:

[smallgirl]

Suzi, do you have any interest in hosting a swap for the 7s and 8s? Just wondering. Otherwise, I suppose we could do those with private trades. Thanks for taking over on this big project!! :wubclub:

Or you could request them in a PAT. Xstitcher's Dec APC PAT group 8 still needs a player.

[plumhill2001]

Or you could request them in a PAT. Xstitcher's Dec APC PAT group 8 still needs a player.

I thought of that option a little too late, lol. I'm already in two groups. But I'll try to keep it in mind when another PAT comes up. :)

[plumhill2001]

I just got great bird and stamp cards in the mail! Thanks everyone!
I'm off to give reps and iTrader! :)

[AngelJoy]

Thank you, Suzi, for hosting and for the great returns for Postage Stamps from Suzi, pouringdiva, Karr3ll, and Donnacr and for Birds from pouringdiva, Barbwat, Karr3ll, and plumhill2001.

[Haagmm]

I received my 4s today!! Super fast postal delivery

[Suzi]

Suzi, do you have any interest in hosting a swap for the 7s and 8s? Just wondering. Otherwise, I suppose we could do those with private trades. Thanks for taking over on this big project!! :wubclub:

Sorry plumhill2001, I am just seeing this post now. I do intend to host the 7’s and 8’s for those who don’t mind redoing them to complete the entire deck. I will start them after we finish the 2’s.

[AngelJoy]

Sorry plumhill2001, I am just seeing this post now. I do intend to host the 7’s and 8’s for those who don’t mind redoing them to complete the entire deck. I will start them after we finish the 2’s.

Yay! Thank you!!! I will be remaking them. 😁

[smallgirl]

A fabulous flock of feathered friends flew in from donnacr, Angeljoy, plumhill2001, and our lovely host, Suzi! Thank you everyone!