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 I came across the idea of Artist Trading Cards recently, and really like the idea, so I figured I'd put together a goonlist. What's an artist trading card? At the start of each month, I'll randomly assign everyone a goon, and email you their name and address. Then you make a 2.5" x 3.5" (ie, playing card size) bit of art, write your username on the back (and sign it, write a message, whatever), and mail it to your assigned Then you get a bit of art from another goon in your actual real mail. Rinse and repeat, and end up with a collection of cards. I am literally blown away by this idea, how do I sign up? Email me your username and what address you want your art sent to, and I'll add you to the list. I know giving out your actual IRL address is a bit 'omg doxx', but it's not like I can be less trustworthy than amazon, right?  Email to: Groverhaus@caramail.com I dunno, I'm not so great at art... No worries! This is for fun, and the more people we have the better it'll be for everyone, so give it a shot. Oh Emm Gee, I have the best idea, can I...? Do what you want, as long as it's the right size (so people can keep a collection together) and you can get it through the mail. Any medium, any subject, whatever your horrible little mind can come up with. If you want to write a short story, go for it. Engrave a bit of metal? Sure. Ugh, art is  and I'm not going to be able to do this month because life is haaaaard...Write your excuse on a bit of card and send it, so the recipient can mock you.   
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ill send you an email as soon as i can get around to buying some cards and stamps (and therefore convincing myself im not going to flake out), but can we put the stamp right on the card and still get it mailed?
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Sep 16, 2018 21:00
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I honestly have no idea, I imagine it varies from place to place. It's probably best to stick it in an envelope to be safe.
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Sep 16, 2018 21:05
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I'm in. Emailing now
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Sep 16, 2018 21:45
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Sure, let's try this.
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Sep 17, 2018 10:16
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Yes, I'm in!
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Sep 17, 2018 17:55
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This is a really fun idea, count me in.
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Sep 18, 2018 03:50
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Very in for this.
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Sep 18, 2018 17:16
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Would we .. like, have the full month to fulfill the Thing or something like 2 weeks so people can still get theirs before the end of the month? Would there be themes? Theoretically. I'm just looking. I'm scared of commitment and also scared of life being hard.
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Sep 23, 2018 18:21
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Posted so they have it by the end of the month, but that still gives you like three weeks. No themes at the moment, maybe later if people want them we can add a (probably optional) theme. Join us!
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Sep 23, 2018 19:14
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Right, everyone should have an email telling them who to send it to. I sent the first few from another address by mistake [ratqueen@...], but it's still me. Don't forget to put the country on the address when you're posting international, like I keep doing. Any questions?
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Oct 1, 2018 18:26
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I'm really excited about this! I can't wait for the first card!
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Oct 2, 2018 06:39
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Measured and cut a bunch of 2.5"x3.5" cards out of heavy drawing paper last night, let's do this!
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Oct 2, 2018 17:42
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Al! posted:ill send you an email as soon as i can get around to buying some cards and stamps (and therefore convincing myself im not going to flake out), but can we put the stamp right on the card and still get it mailed? The simple answer is "no". At least not at the size stated in the OP. https://pe.usps.com/businessmail101?ViewName=Cards Edit: Having said that, you can buy some of these, and they meet the minimum size requirements for a postcard: https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/1397827/Office-Depot-Brand-Blank-Index-Cards/ XBenedict fucked around with this message at 00:30 on Oct 4, 2018 |
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Oct 4, 2018 00:26
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Ok, that's mine drawn and posted! Enjoy, mysterious art recipient!
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Oct 11, 2018 12:52
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Finished drawing mine. Will print and send out soon. That said, what's the policy on posting the art online? Can I post it (here or otherwise) or should I wait until it has been received?
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Oct 11, 2018 18:51
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Seems fair to give the recipient first look, but once they've got it (or after a week or two after you post it), go for it.
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Oct 12, 2018 00:28
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Printed, cut, posted. Hope it makes it across the atlantic safe and soon!
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Oct 15, 2018 15:01
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My card has now been posted. Can't wait for it to be received!
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Oct 16, 2018 18:35
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Sent my card out around Oct 5, hope my person received it.
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Oct 16, 2018 19:34
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Post pics of your card ITT if you've received it!
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Oct 16, 2018 21:10
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I finished my card but can’t mail it until Monday when I’m no longer on vacation. I tried a medium I’m not great at so I hope the recipient likes it!
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Oct 18, 2018 00:16
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 My card arrived! Thanks, Johnny-on-the-Spot! I love the Creation of Adam reference in such a grungy context. Was the original digital or hand painted? I'm guessing digital from the wallpaper pattern, but other than that I'm not sure. Also, how did you trim the corners on the card? I'm well impressed with the production on it.
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Oct 21, 2018 02:03
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Thank you! It's a digital painting. I used a corner punch (like the one below) to make the rounded edges.
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Oct 21, 2018 02:26
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I've never seen one of those before - might have to grab one.
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Oct 21, 2018 16:55
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I got my card from Shinemra, Thank you! I do really like it!
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Oct 22, 2018 23:05
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Glad to hear!  The digital version can be found here now.
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Oct 22, 2018 23:25
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That is super cute. Hella nerdy, but cute. 
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Oct 23, 2018 01:41
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lofi posted:That is super cute. Hella nerdy, but cute. At some point, I'd really love to do a magic or yugioh thread where it's encouraged to cheat and make your own custom cards, and this is just a sweet reminder of that idea for me. Also, Lofi, did you get the wax stamp I sealed the envelope with, or did the post office scrape it off?
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Oct 23, 2018 02:57
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I got it intact! First time I've ever got a letter with a fancy seal like that, very cool.
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Oct 23, 2018 14:50
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Whybird posted:Ok, that's mine drawn and posted! Enjoy, mysterious art recipient! Received! Thanks Whybird, love it!  I made sure that Krispy Wafer received my card, and it sounds like they're busy, so I'll go ahead and post the card I sent them.  (sorry for lovely phone pics)
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Oct 24, 2018 23:09
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How we doing on the cards? Has anyone not received theirs yet?
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Oct 29, 2018 19:10
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I haven't received anything yet.
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Oct 29, 2018 19:46
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I still haven't gotten anything.
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Oct 29, 2018 20:15
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Mine is in the mail as of last Tuesday but I haven't received one yet
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Oct 29, 2018 23:57
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Well that's not great. Fucken goons. I'll drop an email to the people sending them to y'all tomorrow, give them a kick up the arse.
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Oct 30, 2018 01:18
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Well holy poo poo I certainly did not expect something like this! That's an amazing homer, Hungry Medusa! Thank you so much! I put it in my display case along with my other collectible knicknack so that it's well protected from dust.
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Oct 31, 2018 11:27
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drat, that is sweet!
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Oct 31, 2018 11:50
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Impressive!
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Yay, I am glad it made it! My post office workers were kind of confused about what I could or couldn't send in an envelope and it didn't inspire confidence.
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