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*Farmgirl Barter™:  Wanted: fake plastic credit cards  |
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
226 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 19 2006 : 10:38:18 AM
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Okay I'm going to give this a go here.. I asked on freecycle and they all thought I was some sort of credit card scammer and I was nearly booted! lol
I'm looking for the plastic credit cards that come with the credit solicitations. These have been harder to find since most are switching over now to card board credit cards.
** I don't want any that have your real (current or expired) credit card number or name! Most say "John Smith" or "Your Name Here" followed by a fake number. **
I'm trying to create an art quilt. I'm punching holes in them and threading them together with jewelry wire. I'm calling it a "(False) Security Blanket" when it's done! ;)
If anyone can help me out that would be great. :)
Thanks,
Babs
Country Egg
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2006 : 10:52:06 AM
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Ooh, I will send you some. Your idea is better than mine, I was punching a hole in them and putting them on a keychain for my toddler nephew to play with. We get a ton at the office where I work.
Send me an email with your address and I will start sending them your way, okay?
Jo
"There are no strangers here, only friends you've yet to meet." |
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 10:34:43 AM
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Coolness, thanks girls!
Babs |
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 09:55:38 AM
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Do you still need more cards? I will see if I have any but we also teach a personal finance class and will have our students save their cards for you also. I would love a photo of the blanket when you are done.
Love your idea! |
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 11:16:28 AM
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Hi Emily,
Yes, I really need as many as I can get my hands on. This is my fair project for 2007.
It's about 18" x 15" or so right now and I'd like to have a fairly substantial 3' to 4' foot wall quilt by the time I'm done. I can see it in my head. :) If you like, I'd be happy to loan you the blanket after the fair (provided I find enough cards to finish it). I think it would make a really cool visual aid regarding how easy it is to get trapped in credit card debt.
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 11:22:00 AM
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I'll start gathering the cards for you. I think that it is a great project. Have you ever heard of Dave Ramsey? If not check out his website (www.daveramsey.com). You would love it. I'm sure if you emailed him a photo of the finished blanket he would talk about on his radio show and maybe even post it on his website. Once I get a bunch gathered after the holidays, I'll get your mailing address.
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Destiny~
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Dar
west
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 05:52:45 AM
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Babs, I came up with a few but they're pretty much clear (see through) are you interested in these also?
"Let us, together, sow seeds for a better harvest-a harvest for hope."
Jane Goodall, Harvest for Hope |
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 08:50:46 AM
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Yep! They create a neat abscence of color, kind of like piecing white into a quilt. :)
Email me when you are ready, for my mailing address, and make sure yours is on the envelope so I can send you something back! :)
Thanks!! |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
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Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 10:02:45 AM
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| Babs, what a cool hip idea! Love the quilt name, and if I have any I will send them along; too. This will create a lot of interest at the fair I betcha! Nance |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 10:46:18 AM
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Babs,
I sent you a few of these but will be happy to keep sending them as they come in. Is it OK to send in batches of 5 or so at a time or would you prefer getting them onesy, twosey, on a weekly basis or so?
Jo
"There are no strangers here, only friends you've yet to meet." |
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UrbanChick
True Blue Farmgirl
331 Posts
Ayako
Atlanta
GA
USA
331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2007 : 5:30:19 PM
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I get them too so if you still need some I'll save them for you. I think I may have a few. I use them sometimes to keep my daughter busy while I'm shopping...that way she stops asking to have my real card. Send me an address to send them to and I'll be happy to get some for you.
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
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*Farmgirl Barter™: Wanted: fake plastic credit cards |
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Wanted: fake plastic credit cards
