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SSSS: Lots of Rules ATC #1

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Swap Coordinator:oblivionspin (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:8
Location:Regional - usa
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:April 2, 2015
Date items must be sent by:April 8, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hello there, you are here on invitation (or because you were nosey and linked here from someone's profile- hi nosey folks :D) to partake in a trial swap. We are not a group, we are a gathering of vigilantes that may occasionally be called together when silliness is needed. We are the secret silly swappers society.

Anyway, here's the actual info on the swap.
We will be making 1 ATC for 1 partner.
There will be 2 rules posted at the bottom of this description, you will follow them. In addition, each person who signs up will comment a rule. Rules can be silly (all writing must be backwards, make as much as you can with your toes) or content based (must not contain babies, must be blue).
Rules cannot contradict a previous rule @swapperjoe said all red and @swapperjake says all blue) or be practical (must use a sleeve, etc)
Rules must also not be too specific (must be 96% periwinkle blue) or call for supplies that you wouldn't reasonably expect everyone to have access to. (everyone has T.P. not everyone has glitter glue.)

If you have not commented your rule by the time I go to assign partners I will have to drop you. Don't forget to contribute.

Your ATC must follow all rules posted. Feel free to be silly. (:
NOTE: Before assigning partners I will copy and paste all rules into the swap description to avoid confusion.

Starting Rules:
ATC must be 3.5 by 2.5 inches (standard size)
ATC must not be made on printer paper.

Additional Rules:
--ATC must contain (either literally/physically or thematically) some sort of toiletry item. (if you actually incorporate a literal toiletry item, it cannot be used.)
--ATC must contain a word starting with the letter "S"
--ATC must have a fold on or in the card. You can design around a fold crease or create a working fold in some way.
--the back of your ATC (while containing standard info) must be visually stimulating as well.
--The top right corner must be bright purple and the paper rolled and/or torn. (this pertains ONLY to the top right corner)
--must use a pen in the making somehow. You can draw, write, doodle, etc. Any kind of everyday pen is acceptable
--a squirrel, or your interpretation of a squirrel, must be included on this ATC
--Ninja-fy something.... Ninja the squirrel... or... something...

Notice, there are a total of 10 rules :D make sure to hit them all. One aspect can hit more than one rule (i.e. you drew the squirrel in pen) or not. Do what you do, and have fun ;)

Discussion

PookiePie1307 03/30/2015 #

I'll get back to you in my rule. Also, I demand a cape with SSSS on it.

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

ATC must somehow (thematically, as a background or accent, whatever) contain a toiletry item. (nothing that has been used, of course.)

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

Heh, I feel kinda bad I just plucked some random swappers I have enjoyed swapping with an invited them, everyone's probably like "what? I don't remember joining a secret society!" Well, duh, that's why it's secret.

I think we'll have a few shy of 10 if everyone I invited joins, which is plenty. Next swap will be for capes, clearly.

snailmailsurprise 03/30/2015 #

The ATC must contain a word starting with "S" on it.

snailmailsurprise 03/30/2015 #

also, question: does an actual toiletry item have to be affixed to the ATC or can simply part of the ATC design depict a toiletry item? Also I am cracking up writing this question.

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

The toiletry can be used thematically. (i.e. drawings of toothbrushes or whatever). You are not required to incorporate toiletries physically just involve them somehow.

Loonstruck 03/30/2015 #

It must have a fold on or in the card. You can design around a fold crease or create a working fold in some way.

Loonstruck 03/30/2015 #

Will you be putting the list of rules at the bottom of the swap description when you assign partners?

Also the snake says 'ssss.' It's all I could think about on seeing the title.

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

Yessss the rules will be put all in one place in the swap description. Because silly people tend to talk too much for comments sections to stay tidy (:
clearly we're the super secret silly snake swapping society.

Goodmorningfelicity 03/30/2015 #

Oh my goodness Im so honored (blushes). My rule; the back of your ATC (while containing standard info) must be visually stimulating as well.

JypsyJenifer 03/30/2015 #

mission Impossible theme My rule: The top right corner must be bright purple and the paper rolled and/or torn.

swings from rooftop to escape

JypsyJenifer 03/30/2015 #

peeks around the corner That rule is just for the right hand corner. * slips on a banana peel as she flees*

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

Figured it was just for the corner ;) didn't peg you as going all power hungry on us.
I get more excited to make this ATC with evey new rule. I knew you guys would bring excellence.

Loonstruck 03/30/2015 #

@JypsyJennifer - so you want bright purple paper in the top right hand corner, either ripped or torn.

No drawing / painting / glittering the top right hand corner in bright purple?

JypsyJenifer 03/30/2015 #

any way you want to make it purple..your choice

eveyinorbit 03/30/2015 #

Oh this swap is making my day!

RULE: must use a pen in the making somehow. You can draw, write, doodle, etc. Any kind of everyday pen is acceptable (ballpoint, liquid ink, super fine marker tip.)

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

And keep in mind my lovely swappy friends, everyone I invited is a low key, silly, reasonable person, if you crinkle your corner wrong or the purple glitter is actually more blue (some of us have a hard time with colors!) no one's going to be a buttpants about it.

I will compile the rules as soon as we get one from everyone. I think there is just one other person I invited who's not joined yet. and Pookie wandered off.

PookiePie1307 03/30/2015 #

I get distracted easily

PookiePie1307 03/30/2015 #

And on that note, a squirrel, or your interpretation of a squirrel, must be included on this ATC

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

Phew. Glad you clarified it could be my interpretation of a squirrel so I know I don't have to go squirrel hunting. Not sure my partner would enjoy getting an angry squirrel with an ATC backing and glitter glued to it.

PookiePie1307 03/30/2015 #

Don't forget the purple corner

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

Oh right, the upper right hand corner of the squirrel will be purple and he'll have a tampon strung 'round his neck. It will be a baby squirrel, of course, to adhere to the 2.5 by 3.5 rule. The tampon will have the word "sasquatch" scribbled on it in bic pen.

oblivionspin 03/30/2015 #

The back of the squirrel is pretty stimulating. and his tail is a nice fold. phew, I think that;s everyone's.

JypsyJenifer 03/31/2015 #

Is out eating with my mom as I read this.... She thinks you guys are strange!!! Lol. She knows I am so she understands! Hugz

Goodmorningfelicity 03/31/2015 #

Please! Ladies! Be sure your squirrel is a consenting adult before you stimulate his backside!

oblivionspin 03/31/2015 #

oh... Of course, I will have to find a consenting squirrel dwarf. I'll get right on putting an add on craigslist.

JypsyJenifer 03/31/2015 #

oblivionspin 04/ 1/2015 #

.
maybe

Phish 04/ 1/2015 #

Ninja-fy something.... Ninja the squirrel... or... something...

oblivionspin 04/ 1/2015 #

Wow! Everyone I invited actually joined. happy dance I'll compile the rules and put them in the description :D

JypsyJenifer 04/ 2/2015 #

I would love to see pictures of these as people receive them!!!

Goodmorningfelicity 04/ 3/2015 #

Me too! This is gunna be a blast.

oblivionspin 04/ 6/2015 #

Oy... I made a mild mistake and accidentally gave my squirrel boobs. Oh boobie squirrel, you should never have been...

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