Bride Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 If you are a tactile person - like me - then I know you will LOVE making and receiving Hybrid ATC's! We use our digital supplies and add to them little bits of embellishments (buttons, ribbons, charms, glitter - the list is as endless as your imagination!) to decorate and add dimension to these "mini-beauties". Typically we make 9 ATC's, keep one for yourself and mail in 8, then you would receive 8 back. This may change slightly depending how many sign up. (*NOTE*: we typically average between 10 and 12 participants so you could be making as many as 13 cards*) Sign Up: If you want to join the swap, please sign up below. I'll send you a private message with my mailing address and add your name to the list in post #2. The first 8 people who respond in this thread are in the swap. I'll be the 9th person. If more than 9 sign up I have a couple of back-up plans (making additional groups or making a few extra cards – see *NOTE* above) as long as you meet the sign-up deadline. Sign-up deadline for this round is 11:00 PM August 19th! Once we determine the amount of cards to make in the group, you have 34 days to make and mail your cards to me. I would like to receive them on or before September 22. This gives me a little cushion in case the postal services cause us some issues. (Word of advice – don't wait until one week before mailing, you don't want to put undo pressure on yourself.) Mailing: Please include a self addressed return envelope big enough to hold your ATC's for the return trip and loose US postage stamps in the amount you used to mail it to me plus a couple of extra in case some are heavier for the return trip. I'll send back any unused postage. Mailing Tips: We have found that the best way to mail ATC's is in this format: buy baseball trading card page holders. These are 8 1/2" x 11" pages with 9 pockets in them. If you put your 8 ATC's in the pockets and your loose postage in the last pocket they will travel well. Then, you can fold up the page in thirds and it fits in a legal sized envelope. This saves on postage costs and they arrive safe and sound. (Don't forget that self-addressed return envelope!) You may want to tape the envelope closed to assure it doesn't come open. Always include your return address just in case. When your swap comes back to you, add your ATC to the remaining holder and now you have a sheet of ATC's to add to your ATC binder or start a new ATC binder. The theme for this swap is "Foreign Countries". You can pick any foreign country that interests you – it may be your heritage, a place you have visited, or long to visit, or one that you would like to learn more about and research before making your card. We are NOT going to name our countries in the thread – lets let them be a surprise!! (shhh! Mums the word!) If we get duplicate countries it will be so fun to see how each artist interpreted it. Have fun with this!! If you have any questions at all, feel free to PM me! I'm excited to see the creative Country Cards you talented ladies send!! Chat will be Tuesday, October 4th at 7 pm mt (6 pacific/ 8 Central / 9 Eastern) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sign me up, Lei. I love these ATC's and we always do such beautiful work on them. Looks like I'm the first to sign up. Woo Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sure...count me in.. I have a couple ideas floating in my head already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrydi Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm in this time too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Wow! You ladies are fast!! I just posted this and went back to edit it to make it easier to read and my internet went down! UGH!! LOL Anyway ... this will be the tab post: Shannon - received Lei - done Tiza - received Carla - received Goosie - received Elisha - received DiannaC- received Smiles - received Jane - received Andrea - received TeeCee - received Butterflykisses - reveived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisha Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'll join this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I searched the boutique for ideas here is what I cam put with! Hope it is helpful! Egypt Collection Tranquility Asian Influence Asian Lanterns Oriental Collection Going Dutch Irish Blessings Collection St Croix Collection Paris Pink Collection Parisian Collection Australia Europe Biggie Cilla Collection Touches of Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Count me in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Great suggestions Shannon! Had I known about this theme sooner, I could have picked up some little trinkets/bling/fabric in Chinatown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosie Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sign me up - I haven't done this for awhile, and it is lots of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I do enjoy making these and this is a really fun topic...but I'm going to have to ponder for a few days....I am just so swamped with things right now, the thought of putting another thing on my to-do list is a bit over whelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiannaC Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I would love to try this. Sign me up! Dianna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm in too!!! Sign me up please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Fun lots of newer ladies too! Should be a fun swap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 This is an exciting topic! I went through a few "things" I had today from different countries and I kind of, sort of think I might know what I'm going to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'd like to join in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podiumchick Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wow, this filled up fast. Lei just PM'd me so I'd see it while at band camp. While I'd love to do another one, marching band and my DS's senior year of cross-country have my September pretty full (plus I'm doing the hybrid card swap...) so I think I'll sit and watch this one. I hope to be able to join in next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'd like to join again so hope I'm not to late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'd like to join again so hope I'm not to late Not late at all Jane - you've been added!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Check out Elisha's new ATC templates in the boutique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I cannot stand not getting these cards. To get these cards I have to submit one. My floors might not get polished and we may eat carry out for a few days, but I will find time to submit something. I hope you will all bear with my "simplicity" approach. Sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingSun Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 if you still have room, I'll try it out. I'm a noob tho, so please be gentle on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Ummm, Ann & Andrea, they'll be wonderful. We'll love them. We are our own worst critics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Ummm, Ann & Andrea, they'll be wonderful. We'll love them. We are our own worst critics. Amen to that Gayle!! Updated the list ... and I'm excited to see you all on it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 if you still have room, I'll try it out. I'm a noob tho, so please be gentle on me I've only done one of these, so we can be noobs togther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabalistic Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Someday I hope to participate in this, but I do so love looking at everyone's wonderful creations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingSun Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 yay, I can't wait to try!!! I'm in Canada so I'll try and get mine done and in the mail ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiannaC Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm leaving for about 10 days Wednesday, but will be thinking about what I want to do while I'm gone and get right on it when I get back. I'm very excited and bought the ATC templates in the boutique just as a jumping off point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingSun Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 yep, I'm excited about those templates as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 OK Lei, you can sign me up for this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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