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    • Postage Stamp APCs and/or Bird APCs - Kings - Due Dec 31

    Kynara said:
    loooove vintage playing cards lol

    (just be careful, some won't be ATC sized, they'll only be, like, 2 1/4" wide or something if I remember correctly)

    hope you decide to join us! :)
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    My current cards that I'm using to make APCs are standard poker size. But, If we have playing cards that are bridge size (3.5 x 2.25 inches) can we mount it on a piece of cardstock to make up the other 1/4 inch? Or is that a no-no?
     
    Yes, actually all but one of those 7 decks I bought are BRIDGE CARDS. But I do have one deck I can use. I suppose the rest are useless for any kind of APC swapping? The cute vintage ones are all bridge cards. I had no idea there was a difference in playing card sizes. Anyway, I'm working on ideas. Still lurking for now.


    Kynara said:
    loooove vintage playing cards lol

    (just be careful, some won't be ATC sized, they'll only be, like, 2 1/4" wide or something if I remember correctly)

    hope you decide to join us! :)
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    Haagmm said:
    My current cards that I'm using to make APCs are standard poker size. But, If we have playing cards that are bridge size (3.5 x 2.25 inches) can we mount it on a piece of cardstock to make up the other 1/4 inch? Or is that a no-no?
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    that would just make it an ATC. Part of the allure of APCs is the backing of the playing card. You should, of course, make a small label to put on it with your info on it, but most of the back should be showing.
     
    plumhill2001 said:
    Yes, actually all but one of those 7 decks I bought are BRIDGE CARDS. But I do have one deck I can use. I suppose the rest are useless for any kind of APC swapping? The cute vintage ones are all bridge cards. I had no idea there was a difference in playing card sizes. Anyway, I'm working on ideas. Still lurking for now.
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    some players are willing to trade the smaller sized, but for swaps they must all be ATC sized. :)

    plumhill2001 said:
    Kynara, would you please sign me up and put me in the Postage Stamp group? Thanks!
    I'm mailing my cards today. :)
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    awesome, welcome!

    and Aces is still open if you want to try to do the full deck ;) I'll be doing each number from Aces down to twos. Each new one will begin around the 15th of every month
     
    Kynara said:
    that would just make it an ATC. Part of the allure of APCs is the backing of the playing card. You should, of course, make a small label to put on it with your info on it, but most of the back should be showing.
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    I use my full size backing on mine, but just attach it at the top, so it can be flipped up to see the backs. Is that ok?
     
    AngelJoy said:
    I use my full size backing on mine, but just attach it at the top, so it can be flipped up to see the backs. Is that ok?
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    it would be better to let the back show naturally, that way people who store them in binders can still see the playing card back. maybe make a smaller backing to attach to the back?
     
    Kynara said:
    it would be better to let the back show naturally, that way people who store them in binders can still see the playing card back. maybe make a smaller backing to attach to the back?
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    Will do. I didn't think about them being displayed in an album. Thanks.
     
    KYNARA

    Have you received my envelope with the kings, queens and jacks yet?
     
    Donnacr said:
    I have been working on getting both decks finished early - I have the postage stamp set all planned out and nearly finished and am half way through the bird set.
    I guess that means please sign me up to both groups.

    My cards will be in the mail on Monday.
    What theme could I choose for the postage stamps but Kings?
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    Donnacr's fabulous set of kings caught my eye in the gallery- I absolutely adore your King Lear APC, as it is my favourite Shakespeare play! Sign me up for the postage stamp group, please :)
     
    I really should play in these swaps. I've never cared if I had a full deck or not but I got three decks of cards at an estate sale for 50 cents. Thing is, turns out they're pinochle decks and are comprised of Ace through 9 only. Who Knew? Not me. That said, I'll continue lurking and waiting to be inspired.
     
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