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"What is an ATC?" Swap

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Swap Coordinator:user2661 (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Challenges  Art 
Number of people in swap:43
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:September 7, 2006
Date items must be sent by:September 14, 2006
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

After much research I've discovered that this stands for something like Artist Trade Card.

If this struck you as blindingly obvious this swap is maybe not for you! But if you haven't created one of these before or have only just begun this swap IS for you!

Each participant makes 3 cards 2.5" by 3.5" in size. They mail one card to each of their three partners. Value isn't important but each card must be less than 5mm in thickness to avoid getting caught by the UK's new weird postage rules (guess which country I'm in!). You can find more information about how ATCs started and examples of cards here: http://www.cndcountrygifts.com/ATC.html

This swap is open to everyone all over the world although people with bad ratings will not be allowed to take part.

Discussion

GlasgowLindsay 08/21/2006 #

Oh this is EXACTLY what I need! I want so much to try these ATC's but was nervous to jump in as a beginner! Great idea this swap. LOL at the 5mm thickness thing... I am UK too... fun new regulations eh I have put that leaflet of explaination on my desk for reference I can just imagine this over the Christmas card rush period at the PO!? Who came up with something so utterly daft anyway!? :0)

BMT 08/21/2006 #

This is just what I need to get my feet wet!!! I was always afraid to sign up for the others because I don't know exactly what I am doing..but this will give me a chance to try and to actually see anothers work!! Thank you!!!

user2661 08/22/2006 #

I ended up making my first one of these last night and had a great time! I'm really excited to see what others come up with. Am really pleased so many people have joined up :)

vilandra 09/ 5/2006 #

This sounds great. like everyone here, I've wanted to do something like this, but am a beginner! I'm in Ireland, whats the UK postage rule? Maybe it applies here too. grr!

user2661 09/ 7/2006 #

Royal Mail have recently changed their postage rates so you now pay based on size as well as weight. Anything over 5mm thick but A5 in size is now considered a packet and so costs at least Ă‚ÂŁ1, I think. It's all on their website www.royalmail.org but it does seem to be just UK.

user2127 09/13/2006 #

I'm sending mine today to Evelyn R, Jill S, and Jude S ... I hope you LOVE them!

mari 09/13/2006 #

Paper princess - thanks - excellent idea and so much fun to unwrap after redaing your note - great idea!

testarosagirl 09/14/2006 #

thanks so much to Laura for her atc i dont think you r a beginner and if you are then bravo

mari 09/14/2006 #

Thanks for 3 beautiful ATCs! Rebecca - I was so ispired by them, so beautiful - thanks

arizonarose 09/15/2006 #

Thank you so mucy Sara for your beautiful atc card. You are not a wannabe you are a professional. Your first atc card is that of a very gifted person. Keep it up, and 50's are great, enjoy. Thanks again.

Zmrzlina 09/15/2006 #

Lori (Burnin' Daylight), your card is a true delight! Thank you very, very much for your passport to ATCs.

krea100 09/16/2006 #

Sent cards out to Jackie P, Claire G, and Mary K. Claire's is headed to Dublin, so it may be a while. Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them.

123Poggy123 09/16/2006 #

I have received "What Is An ATC from Kathy H & Mary K. Good job ladies! Jackie P

evieroz 09/16/2006 #

Really liked your ATC's Arizonarose.

user3151 09/18/2006 #

Thanks to Burnin' Daylight/Lori for the ATC. Love the coffee theme!

Reina

arizonarose 09/18/2006 #

Receive tonynshell3's "lots of love" atc today. It is really neat. The tissue wrapping was great also. Nice way to send a atc card. Thanks. Would have liked to see your bio, but there was none.

evieroz 09/18/2006 #

Received my second ATC today from Michelle (tonynshell). Just loved it. And the tissue was a clever idea, also. Thanks again.

user3151 09/18/2006 #

Received a truly lovely ATC all the way from Finland! Much thanks to Irene. It's a beautiful card!

Reina

Zmrzlina 09/19/2006 #

And I got a wonderful ATC from MoonParade today! Very pretty and oh so delicate. I've added it to my growing collection :-)

Housewife 09/19/2006 #

Thanks so much Zahirah and Nic! Just love them!

mercuriousmith 09/19/2006 #

I hope there will be another beginner swap to run after this one.

user2127 09/20/2006 #

ArizonaRose - glad you liked my ATC, it was my first try at making one! I had lots of fun doing it! I updated my bio, go ahead and check it out! Shell

BMT 09/20/2006 #

Dana thanks for the ATC...great envelope to match the card...Barbara

jumplittle 09/21/2006 #

Jennifer, Ladybug, and Zmrzlina - thank you all for my great ATC's!

user3075 09/25/2006 #

Irene, Thanks for the beautiful ATC! I was wondering if you would share about the leaves you used, are they just a normal sticker or die cut? Thanks! Lori

IKa 09/26/2006 #

Lori: Thanks :) They are die cut fern leaves, which I bought from Ebay.

testarosagirl 09/28/2006 #

thanks to helen aka nerms great work thanks

IKa 11/15/2006 #

I've received only one (1) ATC :(

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