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A Butterfly for Me ATC.

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Swap Coordinator:craftyjackie (contact)
Swap categories: Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Newbie  Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:99
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:August 20, 2009
Date items must be sent by:August 31, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Butterflies are one of my favorite things in the whole world and love them in any shape or form. And since I also love ATC's I would love to receive them in my mail box. So I checked the ATC swaps and since there was not one with a butterfly theme I decided to create one.
For this swap you will be sending 2 ATC's to 1 partner. I am going to allow newbies with a filled out profile to join. But please do not sign up if you do not plan on sending out this swap. If you have any recent 1's ( Last 3 Months), please contact me before joining. I will decide based on a case by case basis. There is no rules as to the medium you use to create your ATC. The only rule is that the ATC be 2.5 by 3.5 inches. And each of your cards must have at least 1 butterfly on them. Since this swap is themed you can go ahead and start creating your ATC's.
I will angel this swap, but hopefully I will not need to.

Discussion

misumisu22 08/11/2009 #

I had a 1 on an email swap. 1 partner got...the other did not. I offered to resend to my partner but she would not allow. I joined your swap....please let me know if I need to drop.

craftyjackie 08/12/2009 #

I do see that you offered to resend. You are welcome to stay in the swap.
Jackie

Magickspirit51 08/13/2009 #

HI craftyjackie-What a great idea. I also love butterflies. Thanks for creating this swap. Looking forward to it.

craftyjackie 08/15/2009 #

You are quite welcome. I am really enjoying working on my ACT's for the swap. I hope everyone else is also. I also want to thank you all for joing and making my second swap go into the top 10. I am very honored that everyone is choosing to join in.

JackieMello 08/15/2009 #

Another crafty Jackie!!! Yippeee!! I am watching for now but will probably join. I also love butterflies, especially the Blue Morpho.

micahsmommy2009 08/16/2009 #

my names catherine and im just starting... i heard about this from the show paint,paper and crafts...i would love if someone would trade with me....

maggie16 08/17/2009 #

do they need to be original ATCs or can they be photocopied from your originals? just wondering!

JackieMello 08/17/2009 #

I'm not the coordinator, but if I was on the receiving end of a photocopied ATC, I'd be a little bummed - especially if I sent out an original. Sorry, hope that doesn't sound too snooty!

LeosMom4Life 08/18/2009 #

I agree with you JackieMello. This is my first time making and reciveing ATC's and i would totally be bummed if i recived a photocopie.

T 08/18/2009 #

yikes, i'm with JackieM and PunkerGirl, too--it never even occurred to me that someone might send a copy!

moonofglass 08/19/2009 #

I'm a brand newbie. I have made and swapped ATCs before, but not here. I've joined...can I stay? I love butterflies, and I've already got a great idea for these ATCs!

Cocoa 08/19/2009 #

I think photo copies would deserve a 3!!

Cocoa 08/19/2009 #

PS. I'm another Jackie!!

maggie16 08/20/2009 #

sweet, guys, thanks for that. i just wasn't sure. i love keeping all my orignals, but i guess this time i'll have to settle for a copy! :) excited for this swap!

SkippyMom 08/20/2009 #

Maggie you shouldn't send a copy - this is an original, new swap and therefore the ATCs you send should be made for the swap, not a photocopy of something you have done before.

I am with Cocoa on this - a photocopy of previous butterfly ATC deserves a 3.

craftyjackie 08/21/2009 #

I so agree on the original. I also would say rate a 3 if you get copies.

chimerix 08/21/2009 #

And I think a 3 is generous for a photo copy! ATCs are suppose to be original pieces of art or at the "most" a very small edition. I spend so much time on my cards, that I am disappointed when someone sends a card that is printed image with a bit of glitter (or such) on it.

needlewings 08/21/2009 #

I have a different take on photo copies. I agree if the whole atc was photo copied, but I have photo copied and used torn bits of photo copies, stamped and embellished on atcs and love the artistic turn out, so you may want to redefine photo copied! Anyway, that is what I shall be doing and if someone gives me a 3 because they were under the impression that it meant any photo copy at all and didn't like it, I would rather you discuss it with me and I make a new one,than to be heartless and give me a 3. Honestly I have never had any one disappointed in my atcs, but I suppose there will always be a first.. If you prefer it hand drawn, then so be it.

Candyn29 08/21/2009 #

wouldnt the phto copied one be called a "print" and isnt it used for one of a kind drawings and such.

JackieMello 08/24/2009 #

needlewings, I wouldn't worry. Photocopying an original ATC and sending it off is a bit different from what you're describing which would be some kind of mixed media collage/photo montage. I don't think it has to do with medium, I think it has to do with effort. We all want to see that someone put a little effort into their ATC, especially if we put effort into the ones we send out.

chimerix 08/25/2009 #

Needlewings - I agree with JackieMello. What you are describing sounds like a wonderful collage and I'd be proud to have one. My previous post was in reference to getting a photo copy of a completed ATC - a print or a copy, not an original.

bluecrayons 08/25/2009 #

@maggie16 . if you like it and dont want to send it make twin atc;s so you have one too.

Alaindrea 08/26/2009 #

@maggie16 I have received a digital atc in another swap...so it was a printout, but the individual also sent an original. That was fine with me... Digital is also different from a photocopy IMO. I have done digital art and it takes time.

ScrapTheSurface 09/ 2/2009 #

sorry kitturah.. I sent my atc on Friday.. Forgot to hit sent until today.. hope you like it..

maggie16 09/ 2/2009 #

thanks alaindrea, will keep in mind for future swaps! :)

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