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Junk Mail ATCs

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Junk Mail ATCs
Swap Coordinator:alteredtome (contact)
Swap categories: Art 
Number of people in swap:82
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:December 15, 2006
Date items must be sent by:January 15, 2007
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

This is my 3rd swap with an emphasis on recycle, reuse, and repurpose items. I thought it would be fun to make ATCs with all that junk mail that comes to us. Scrutinize your junk mail before you send it to the recycle bin or trash can. A lot of talent and good design goes into creating the original material. I have given a large lead-time so we will have ample time to collect just the right junk mail. Try to limit embellishments that aren’t from your junk mail; and remember the finished cards must fit into a standard trading card sleeve.

Each person will have 2 partners and send 2 ATCs to each partner. You do not have to make 4 different ATCs but please send as least 2 different ones for each person. That means you will make 4 artist trading cards and send two to each of your 2 assigned partners. And you will receive 2 from each of your 2 partners.

Any theme, but use only your junk mail (not magazines you subscribe to) to make your ATCs. Only original ATCs please, no computer generate ones!

Artist trading cards are 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, and should be flat enough to slide into a standard trading card sleeve.

Please be sure you can meet the mailing deadline of January 15th before you sign up for this swap.

Newbies are welcome. Please don't sign up for this one if you have a swap-bot rating lower than 4.

Discussion

AlteredAddict 11/10/2006 #

Can we not use any other embellsihments besides junk mail? (can we use brads, paper clips or rubber stamps if it is kept to a minimum with the junk mail being the focal point of the ATC? TIA Theresa

alteredtome 11/10/2006 #

Try to limit your embellishments that aren't from you junk mail. I understand that sometimes a card just screams for something extra, so go for it. But try to keep it to a minimum.

gem 11/10/2006 #

GREAT theme - I am a sucker for saving flyers, mailcards, statement inserts etc with cool design elements or colors so I am lovin a chance to use them! ~ gem ~

AlteredAddict 11/11/2006 #

Thanks Chris, can't wait to get to work on them:-) going to have fun!

user3853 11/12/2006 #

What a great idea. I save cool pictures & words from my Junk mail all the time. This is going to be so fun.

Boo in Tennessee

Mel 11/15/2006 #

You know, I've been 'magazine collaging' for a while now, but never thought to use my junk mail!!! How awesome (and the right price!) Two questions: 1. What are the copywright restrictions (i.e., can logos and trademarks be incorporated?) 2. What if I got flyers from a print show (basically 'junk mail' without the envelope and postage, but GREAT design)?

Thanks in advance! Can't wait to get started! :)

Mel

alteredtome 11/15/2006 #

Copyright should not be a problem since we are trading and not using the images for profit. I define "junk mail" as the stuff that I did not subscribe, that appears in my mail box. I plan on only uses those pieces. But since the ATC junk mail police are going to show up on your door step, the call is yours. Hope I get to see your cards.

user5003 11/16/2006 #

Sounds great. I am a newbie and from germany. Can I sign up too? Sonja

alteredtome 11/16/2006 #

Sonja,

Everyone is welcome. I love receiving international mail. Plus, every country has such interesting stamps. Hope you join us!

Chris

ChristineMM 11/16/2006 #

Thank you for hosting this. I use junk mail when making my ATCs all the time. (One tip: the insides of the security envelopes.)

alteredtome 11/16/2006 #

ChristineMM,

Oh yes! I have used them to make paper patchwork quilts in altered books. But I haven't done anything with them for ATCs. I must try that one. Thanks for the tip!

Chris

p.s. What a lovely name your have. LOL!

Neropatti 11/23/2006 #

Too bad that this time of year all I seem to get is christmas related junk mail...

Jem 11/28/2006 #

I'm done!! I can't wait to get my names! :)

graydragon 12/ 2/2006 #

I only joined swap-bot yeaterday and I'm so excited, escecially about this one because i love ATC's and recycling!

great idea!

graydragon 12/ 6/2006 #

Hey people who like this should check out the recycle it swap, more fun to be had with junk!

user2267 12/ 7/2006 #

I am new to swapping. This is my first swap AND my first time making ATC's. Please tell me the dimensions... thanks!

Tiffany in Maryland

PS - I am a total junk Mail artist. My husband always joking asks if he can thow random mail away because he knows I need to scrutinize it first!

alteredtome 12/ 7/2006 #

tiffany,

So glad you join us. The dimensions are actually in the description of the swap."Artist trading cards are 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, and should be flat enough to slide into a standard trading card sleeve." They are the same size as the standard baseball trading cards. Hope I get to see the ones you make.

You might find it very helpful to read the information on the Swap-bot Home Page and the FAQ Page.

graydragon 12/13/2006 #

Wow this swap is so popular! Top of the Top 10, Congratulations!

AlteredAddict 12/16/2006 #

Chris this was a great swap -- I have junk mail atc's for a half a dozen more swaps:-) lol

ChristineMM 12/16/2006 #

Loved this swap. I made mine early. They are going out today. I also used a lot of the junk mail in other ATC projects and in other art projects. Once I really began scrutinizing the junk mail I saw lots of possibilities. Thank you very much for hosting this swap.

graydragon 12/16/2006 #

Roberta and Sherry, your cards are in the post today.

This truly was a great swap and I too have found myself making much better use of my junk mail!

AlteredAddict 12/16/2006 #

Kate and Ann yours are in the mail today you should see them Tuesday or Wednesday if the post is willing:-)

Drachenfrau 12/17/2006 #

Jeanine and Bonnie your cards are on the way tomorrow.

TatteredTreasures 12/18/2006 #

Paula, I received my cards today...they are wonderful. Thank you so much!

toni 12/19/2006 #

Catarina and Michelle, your ATC's went in the mail today.

wiccked 12/19/2006 #

Beverly and Simone, yours were posted today.

I hope christmas doesn't hold them up too much!

user4063 12/19/2006 #

Teresa & Paula, your cards are in the mail. I hope you like them!

sallyacious 12/21/2006 #

Nettie and Neropatti, I'm sending your ATC's out tomorrow.

toni 12/22/2006 #

Received three wonderful ATC's from Christine. Thanks!

Jem 12/27/2006 #

Cards sent out to Bonnie and Jazmine today. Recieved wonderful cards from Monika today. I will try to upload images of my cards later...I would be interested to see what others made out of their junk mail too :)

user3207 12/28/2006 #

Monika (Drachenfrau) I recieved your atcs today. Thank you. I love the colors and will upload pics of them as soon as Swap Bot will let me.

sburki 12/28/2006 #

Melanie, got your atc, loved them , thanks soooo much! Simone

Laurie 12/28/2006 #

Drewzel, (Steph) You did a wonderful job for your first "junk-mail" ATC...and you did bring summer to this cold area of winter. Thank-you.
Laurie

user4085 12/28/2006 #

Sharon G. I got your cards and like them very much Thank you Mary

user5126 12/30/2006 #

I sent my ATCs yesterday. I've had so much fun with this swap, hope there will be another one!

pootle 01/ 1/2007 #

forgot to say that I sent mine a couple of days ago - I found this a real challenge with too much "junk" material to choose from! great fun though

user4012 01/ 3/2007 #

TORYAM, Thanks for your cards. The card about family in another city was right on.It rings true to my own disfuntional family. Can you hear me now?

user4012 01/ 3/2007 #

Thanks for the nice cards JANET BURNS!!!

paperholic 01/ 4/2007 #

Sassenach and Pootle - I sent your ATCs a couple of days ago. I found this very difficult - none of my junk mail really "spoke" to me. Anyway they're done and on their way - hopefully the envelopes will make up for the ATCs.

user5106 01/ 5/2007 #

My ATC's have been sent out to Sparrow and Monica on Wed 3rd January. Have also received all four of my swaps back already, thanks.

twobluecrows 01/ 6/2007 #

The picture gallery doesn't seem to be working on this swap, and another one, too. hmmm...

user4085 01/ 6/2007 #

Gayle C. did you get my cards? I mailed them Dec. 27th? Mary C. justrosy3

user4085 01/ 6/2007 #

Nicole C. Did you get my cards yet? I mailed on Dec27th.I know you live out of USA and that can take a while.Please post to let me know when they come. Mary C justrosy3

pootle 01/ 6/2007 #

Paperholic thank you! The envelope made me smile and of course I love the atcs inside too. Under a week from Oz to UK is not bad!!

user3391 01/ 7/2007 #

justrosey3, I recieved your cards a couple of days ago, thankyou. Nicole C.

user5126 01/ 7/2007 #

Penny and Jean (gracemom6), I've sent your ATCs on Dec.29, please let me know if you've received them! Thanks!!

sleepingrover2010 01/ 7/2007 #

This message is to one of my partners in the Junk Mail ATC. Your last name is Tolar. I received your Junk Mail ATCs earlier this week. They were absolutely wonderful and I am looking forward to adding them to my ATC collection. Thank you for your time and care on the cards. Have a very nice New Year's. I hope that we cross paths in the future. Barb Brandt

Janetburns 01/ 7/2007 #

Charlyn, received your great ATC's today........cool how you added my name in there. THANKS, Janet

TatteredTreasures 01/ 9/2007 #

My cards to Christine and Toni went out this morning. I hope you enjoy them....this is one of the most difficult ATC challenges I've had...too much junk mail, I guess!

ChristineMM 01/10/2007 #

Just rec'd ATCs from Cathy in BC Canada, they are wonderful (will email more privately). Glad to have received them.

I hope this swap is done again as I had way too much junk mail that was great. I would also be open to a 3 ATC to 2 people swap. I get a ton of junk mail that I like to put to good use!

AngelFaeryKathleen 01/11/2007 #

Hi Jean your ACT's arrived in New Zealand yesterday - Thurday. They are just great, many thanks

AngelFaeryKathleen 01/11/2007 #

Hi Jean, I don't seem to know what day it is, thay in fact arrived the day before yesterday - Wednesday.

gem 01/12/2007 #

Mailed mine today (1/12) - so be on the lookout, Charlyn in MS and Janet in MA! Besides plain cardstock blanks, I used only bulkmail book club catalogs to make my ATCs (I got literally 5 of them in one day!) Funny enough I am now tempted to subscribe to one of them :D Thanks for this swap, alteredtome - it was a fun one! ~ gem ~

pootle 01/12/2007 #

Joy your cards arrived yesterday - thanks!

alteredtome 01/12/2007 #

KPayne,

received you cards today. Nice job! Thank you, Christine

user5207 01/15/2007 #

My cards for Paperholic & Westie are going to the mail today. A bit last minute but that's how I'm with everything :) I hope they will make the long journey quickly and arrive in one piece.

user4055 01/15/2007 #

My cards are in the mail...but Whoops! it is MLK Day so no pickup...Scrappinaddict28 and Anndri...don't worry...they are coming soon. I apologize for not planning THAT better! Enjoy!

user1598 01/16/2007 #

im sending mine today to Vicky and Kathy

enjoy! was fun to create!!

user1656 01/16/2007 #

Sharon Godley...I received your great Junk Mail ATC's awhile ago...don't know if I thanked you! Thanks, Carol Blank Hensley (aka carielle57)

AngelFaeryKathleen 01/16/2007 #

Hi Penny Your cards arrived in New Zealand on Monday, great use of junk mail, thanks :-)))

toryam 01/16/2007 #

Shirley - got your ATCs today in the mail! Thanks so much, I love the BH&G theme!

toryam 01/16/2007 #

gem - your ATCs arrived today, Awesome! 'specially the dragon;) Thanks so much!

user5207 01/17/2007 #

Today the postman brought me a lovely pair of junk mail ATCs from Tiffany and yesterday I found equally fantastic pair from Lori in my mailbox. Thanks so much :)

roberta51503 01/18/2007 #

Kate,

loved your take on the credit cards! we also get buried with them i have been saving some up again, i have used a couple in the past for cards. you are right it's fun to cut them up, my husband wishes i' do that to the real ones too!

paperholic 01/18/2007 #

Kayleigh, got your ATCs the other day. Thanks very mnuch.

AlteredAddict 01/18/2007 #

I received ATC's from both my partners thank you very much I had a great time with this swap, so much I started another one on a list I'm on:-)

WestTexasPenny 01/19/2007 #

I received great cards from Monica and Lavin, this was a really fun swap!

Thanks.....

penny

sibyl 01/19/2007 #

Roberta, I love the Aunt Laura ATCs. Thanks for passing along the story about her work in education - knowing something about the person makes the cards pretty special.

sibyl 01/19/2007 #

Shayla - I forgot to post when I received your cards. Thanks for sending them so early - they're lovely. I expecially like "What Inspires?"

sibyl 01/19/2007 #

Melanie and Barbara - your cards on the way - sorry I am getting them in the mail late. I hope you like them!

user4085 01/19/2007 #

Carol H. I received your cards today .They are fun cards. Thank you very much. Mary C. justrosy3

toni 01/20/2007 #

Miss K, your adorable ATC's arrived yesterday. They had a sticker on them that said "opened by mistake", but arrived in great condition.

user3853 01/22/2007 #

Gayle, I received my ATCs. They are cool. Thanks for the fiber.

Boo

alteredtome 01/23/2007 #

This swap was fun for me. I am sorry someone with a very low rating of 2.75 snuck in after I checked the ratings on January 15th. And of course this person has NOT SENT. I have not received one of my ATCs also so I know how disappointed some of you are. But the ones I did get were wonderful!

I would like to remind those who did not send, you will NEVER be allowed into a swap I host. It is no fun not to receive your expected ATCs.

Jem 01/23/2007 #

Lucky me...I'm the one who the person below 2.75 was supposed to send to. I have contacted her and we'll see if I hear back...oh well.

Jem 01/23/2007 #

I should say I'm one of the ones...since someone else was obviously also supposed to receive from her too.

ChristineMM 01/27/2007 #

Dasindog your ATCs arrived in yesterday's mail. Thank you very much! Love them. The abs guy cracked me up, 'been there, done that'.

DorthaKayLittleGoose 01/29/2007 #

Marcia and Susan, finally able to get back on line again to let you know.... I hit the send button the day I was going to mailbox but we were hit with an ice storm and then a snow storm behind that. So our driveway was blocked for the week. Your cards finally on their way. Sorry for the delay. Dortha aka Little Goose.

Jem 01/30/2007 #

Don't know if anyone is still checking this. I wondered if Bonnie and Jazmine received cards from me. I haven't seen anything posted on here, nor do I have any feedback yet, so I thought I would check up on it.

sleepingrover2010 01/30/2007 #

I want to let you know that I will be sending you a thank you note via snail mail if you are my partner. I will do the rating on the site as soon as I can. Thanks

Loved my Junk Mail ATCs. I'd love to have this again as I keep collecting junk mail material that I think would be great for additional ATCs.

gem 01/31/2007 #

Hiya ~

I left my ratings but don't think I posted here to my swapper so they know I got'tem - so thanks, Shirley! your cards came right on time and were cute :) As for my other partner - I've not yet left a rating, because I honestly don't remember getting them - so if that person DID send, could you please let me know so I can either be on the watch or leave appropriate feedback. Thanks :)

~ gem ~

ChristineMM 02/11/2007 #

If any of the players in this swap wants more junk mail ATC swapping, the hostess of this swap said I should go for it an host another Junk Mail ATC swap. It is in the system as of today. See that swap for details. It is called "Junk Mail Challenge ATC Swap". Please consider playing!

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