With love… it’s back – the Great Big Stitched Postcard Swap (3)
It’s that time again! Time to get out your supplies, stitch up some lovely postcard art, send it off and receive some some love in the mail from somewhere else in the world. Thank you to all of you who have demanded a re-run! Last time we had 85 people from 13 countries on 5 continents stitching up a storm. Join us!
Given that we are in February, I really had no option but to choose the theme of…
’LOVE’
So interpret that however you like, and use anything you like (paper, ink, fabric, ephemera, ribbon) to make a postcard. You can include ‘stitches’ any way you like – with a machine or by hand.
It’s simple to join the third Great Big Stitched Postcard swap:
- Leave a comment below and send me an email with your postal address and blog address if you have one (bethvnicholls at googlemail dot com) by Monday 28 February
- If you like, write a post or put a button on your blog to say you are joining in. Feel free to use little image below. Please link back to this post
- I will send you the address of your swap partner by Tuesday 1 March
- Make your postcard with the theme ‘LOVE’, using any materials you like, and any techniques you like. For inspiration click this link to see what was made in the last two swaps, with the themes ‘TIME’ and ‘HOME’. Please aim to finish making it by Sunday 6 March.
- Take a photo of your postcard (just in case it gets lost in the post)
- Post your postcard to your swap partner (don’t forget to include your email address as your partner might want to thank you!). Please post it in the week beginning March 7
- Wait eagerly for yours. When it arrives, take a photo and post it to the Great Big Stitched Postcard Swap Flickr group, and have a look at all the other lovely creations
- If you want to write a blog post about it, please send me the link so I can share it.
- Enjoy the lovely art you received in the mail!
***UPDATE March 1: Signup has now closed. We have people from 14 countries on 5 continents stitching up a storm! Check back here soon to see what gorgeousness they create and send around the world. If you missed out this time, sign up for the Do What You Love newsletter (over on the right) to make sure you hear when the next one is launched!***
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So are you in? Please leave your comment below (and remember to email me your postal address)! (PS for updates on Twitter use hashtag #GBSPS)
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***UPDATE March 1: Signup has now closed. We have people from 14 countries on 5 continents stitching up a storm! Check back here soon to see what gorgeousness they create and send around the world. If you missed out this time, sign up for the Do What You Love newsletter (over on the right) to make sure you hear when the next one is launched!***
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Hey Lady, I would love to join in this time (am sure I tried before, but somehow my emails must have gone missing) I love stitching and cards, its right up my street. xx MOyra
You’re in! I am not sure what happened before but I have received your email now, so get stitching!
Gorgeous Heart and image Beth…..Lovely lovely lovely. Please count me in! YAY! Ill email you my info. Xx
Count me in! I missed the first one… I loved the last one, will do it again, great fun!
Oooh, I wanted to organize something like this but didn’t have time. Sign me UP!
Hi beth, the last one was so much fun, I just have to join in again. Thanks for organising something so joyful.
hi beth, i’ve never stitched a postcard but i would love to try now!
Love is my “one little word” word this year ! How perfect is that. Thanks for doing this again.
Congrats on your new blog ….it looks great.
Marianne
Hi Beth, I found you via Paula (above comment) and oh so glad I did. Please count me in.
I saw you have an upcoming Do What You Love retreat in Yorkshire. My BIG intention this year is to travel to England and Paris. Hmmmmmmm.
Thanks for such a wonderful blog. It’s link is going on our.
warmly,
Terri Conrad
Ohhh! Yes please…a lovely theme.
K
Hi Beth,
I would love to join in..I missed the last one…
I’ve added you to my blog and used some of your own words to advertise the swap…hope this is ok…
I would love to participate! Thanks.
I would love to join in!
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Yes please – count me in, this was great fun last time.
I would love to participate – I’ve been wanting to make postcards so this is a lovely opportunity! Thanks!
I’m so looking forward to this!
Thanks for organizing it all for us.
I am in.
Fantastic idea – count me in! I love these random creative interactions – a wonderful way to make unexpected connections!
I would “Love” to join the swap!!! Count me in!
Lynette in Sweden
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This is my first big swap – I am really excited to join in!
I’m in! Love these swaps! I’ll post my info to you via email. Thanks for hosting.
-Stella
xo.
I’d like to have a go please Beth. I’ll send you my details via email.
Hi Beth! Great idea…! I would love to join in the swap!
x
I’m putting my hand in the air…count me in!
This is awesome! Please count me in! I found your link through one of your participants in the OWOH giveaway event; I’m so glad I did.
This sounds like so much fun. I’d love to be a part of this swap.
Yes yes me too! This sounds so fun. To my friends I often joke about how I’m a “professional pen pal”
Hi Beth,
The swap sounds like fun. Sign me up.
Thanks,
Mary
I’m in again! This was so much fun with the last swap!
Yay it’s on again – count me in please.
I’d love to participate this time around, Beth! And what a great theme!
yay! my brain is already a-brewin’ with 100s of ideas about how to interpret this broad theme. time to get sketchin’… and then a-stitchin’!
svm
Gorgeous idea Beth, I can’t wait to take part in my first ever swap!
I’m in! I’ve been waiting for another round so I could join in the fun. I’ve been making all sorts of valentine/love related art lately and look forward to continuing with the love through the month.
Would LoVe to join in again for my second swap!
xox – Kim
Hello Beth,
I would also love to join this. Will send you my address. Hope I will be counted in. Looking forward to getting creative
I’d love to join in this swap please. I’ll email you with my details. Thanks, Terri
what a theme …I would love love love to be involved this time..please can you email me soon!
Yes- I’m so in. Looking forward to it.
How fun!!!
I’ve just found your blog, please include me in the swap this year!
Count me in ! Have just discovered your site through Rachel Hazell s blog .. have done a course in France with her , and was excited to listen to your interview with her. It was good to hear her laugh again, so, was inspired to join in the fun with you! Best wishes ,Ali.
lovely!
So happy to be participating!
I’m in! Yay!
stumbled on your blog today….love postcards…please include me…from way down south In South Africa
I would just love to take part – have never done anything like this before.
Ooooo looking forward to it x
I would love to take part!!Thanks for organizing this
I would love to take part in your postcard swap.
Ros
Hi Beth!
Met you at Artful Journey… I am the one that was in Nina’s class and I had the red box!!! remember me? I want to do this! you were so sweet to stop in and I loved meeting you! I want to do this swap this will be my very first of any kind!
Sincerely,
Sharon
Count me in, too! I’ve never done anything like this before and it sounds like so much fun. Thanks for organizing it!
I’m in!! So excited!! yipeeeeee!!
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I’m in!
I’m in!!
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Yes, Beth … I too, love the new image for the swap … count me in as well … Love is a VERB!
OH YAY YES please!!!!!!!
I’m in! Yahoo, share the love.
Wow I am looking forward to making mine.
yes please ….!
Hi Beth,
I had fun doing the first swap, so I’ll try again! count me in!
Hi Beth
I would like to be included again, too. When I first read about it, I didn’t think I would have time or the ideas but it’s all fallen into place nicely.
Christina
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Never, ever done anything like this! Yes, yes, yes!
Hi Beth, wish I’d done this last time so this year I’m in yx
This is such a great idea i would love to participate in this.
it is so interesting that i landed on your site tonight. as I have been creating a postcard size piece of art this evening – a mix of drawing and stitching. This is the first time i have mixed these things…..
So I would love to join in!
thank you for being our wonderful host!
What a lovely idea and so pleased I found it just in time!
Ali x
I would love to be in this. It sounds so exciting, got here in just the nick of time! Sounds like an amazing artistic adventure!
Donna Wynn
Ok! Last minute, but I’ll play.
Me too! Count me in, if its not to late!
I would love to join!
Melissa
Hope I am not too late. I’m in. I enjoyed the last one so much!!!
I would love to join the postcard swap!! It’s still 2/28/11 on the West Coast of the US so hope I’m not too late!!
Thanks everyone! Sign up is now CLOSED. We have people in 14 countries on 5 continents stitching up a storm! Check back soon to see what gorgeousness has been created and sent around the world.
If you missed out this time, sign up for the Do What You Love newsletter to make sure you hear when the next one is launched!
Beth
What? It’s too late for me. huhu. Goodluck to all of you guys! Hope your all happy. COngrats!
Doh!! Too late!! I loved the first two swaps and didn’t think there’d be another one already. Great idea to have the alert – I shall definitely catch up with the next one. Unless you still have space for a little one?
Now I have re-instated my RSS reader list in Outlook I shouldn’t miss any more posts – yay!!
Sorry ladies! All the swap partners have been assigned and postcards are on their way. I have put you on the list for next time! BethXx
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Oh, this is such a great idea, I love it! I’m sort of addicted to making stitched cards (about as far as my talent goes on the sewing machine!) I’m too late this time, but would love to do it next time. I’ll sign up for your newsletter now and also check out the Flickr group~
Fab thing to do would love to do this next time you do it, have signed up for your newsletter now. Cant wait to have a go at this, dont forget to let me know. Jayne(:
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