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I've never made an ATC before #2! :(

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Swap Coordinator:rubyhousesliprs (contact)
Swap categories: Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:47
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.90 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:September 27, 2010
Date items must be sent by:October 14, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Since I see soooo many atc swaps, I figure I must be missing out on building a nice collection. BUT - I'm afraid to join with experienced atc makers for fear of being rated down because "I didn't do it right". SO.. here it is. If you are new to ATC's and want a chance to try your hand at it, here it is! Let's go noobs!!

Okay, so I have made 1 ATC.. just the one for the first edition of this swap. I am still leery of jumping in with the big fish. So let's try again.

YOU choose what theme you want to use. Whether it be kawaii, food themed, flowers, whatever you think is beautiful. Make sure your embellishments are securely attached and please make it sturdy.

PLEASE package it well. If you have used "bumpy" embellishments, you may consider mailing in a small bubble envelope.

Of course, experienced atc makers are welcome as well!

I will not be able to angel this swap. Sorry.

With all this being said, please rate a 5 if the swap requirements are met. Swap requirements: make 1 atc and put some effort into it, Make it with pride! AND send it to your partner on time. Include a note with the title of your atc, your user name, and the name of this swap. That's it. No pressure here!

IF you need some guidance on how to make atc's, or what to use, you can read more here.

ATC MAKING

All welcome EXCepT those with 1's within the past 6 months, unexplained 3's within the last 6 months, and flakey flakers. PLEASE have a well filled out profile!

Discussion

mum2boys82 09/16/2010 #

I;d have loved to do this as I have only made 1 ATC and received only 1 that was a bit of a let down, but I don't meet the requirements as I am new to this :(, I hope you get lots of people joining in tho! Rebecca Xx

rubyhousesliprs 09/16/2010 #

Please do join, newbies welcome.

mum2boys82 09/16/2010 #

Thanks so much, I'm gonna find out all my bits next week and start planning what I'm doing! I'm so excited! lol X

theladylilac 09/16/2010 #

i'm joining !!!! I need practice !!!! I'm a bit rusty as I haven't done this in so long ~giggles nervously~

my art teacher would be unpleased...

on watch until it gets closer to date :)

rubyhousesliprs 09/16/2010 #

I couldn't wait. I sat down this afternoon with some ATC blanks, watercolor paints, scrapbook embellishments, and a touch of glitter. ~hee-hee~ I got completely lost in what I was doing for a little while. I think it came out great! Hope my partner feels the same! LOL

user3894 09/16/2010 #

Gonna work on talking myself into joining before it starts hehe, I'm really afraid to send out an ATC but it helps knowing everyone else knows they're joining a "never made an atc" swap hehe! Thank you for letting it be what we choose and also for giving us 2 weeks of swap time too! That helps my fears a bit as well :)

twobluecrows 09/16/2010 #

Some of the best ATCs I have were made by newbies! Do whatever art you enjoy the most, whether it's painting,collage,drawing, abstract art,polymer clay...anything can be made into an ATC! Just have fun!

lulubiz 09/17/2010 #

Hey girls, don't get so nervous ! Like @twobluecrows said, sometimes newbies are the best ! They tend to put time in their work. ;)

I was new to ATC until last winter... I just love making them ! It got my creative juices to flow again !

Madaboutpooh 09/17/2010 #

not a newbie but would love to join...Have been making ATC's for years.

rubyhousesliprs 09/20/2010 #

Everyone welcome! Hope more join!

Pennylane78 09/20/2010 #

This is the swap I have been looking for! I have wanted to try my hand at making ATC's but wasn't sure how to get started or what to do! Someone saw that I said that on someone else's profile and directed me here! YAY! :)

Namastewolf 09/20/2010 #

I am going to join this and fill out my profile when I get home tonight. I have some ATC I just purchased though being this has no theme I am a little overwhelmed I have no idea what to do but I will try.

rubyhousesliprs 09/21/2010 #

@namastewolf I would pick a theme, something you really like, and start with that. Check the links that @twobluecrows so generously left for us so you can get some ideas.

rubyhousesliprs 09/21/2010 #

@namastewolf I would pick a theme, something you really like, and start with that. Check the links that @twobluecrows so generously left for us so you can get some ideas. If you like flowers, go with that, or maybe stamps, or ocean life, etc.

PawPal 09/22/2010 #

I'm jumping in too! This makes me feel a little more comfortable. I have made one ATC before, it was just mailed so not rated yet no idea about the feedback either. I really like the idea of ATC's, but when I see some of the ones that are posted, I know I can't come up with that good of ideas! I'm scared!!

rubyhousesliprs 09/22/2010 #

I think I may host this every so often so we can all practice more, or just if someone wants to join a low-pressure, open theme ATC swap.

Lyssachelle 09/23/2010 #

I am VERY excited about this swap. Thanks so much @shabbypink123 for hosting such a friendly swap for us newbies/new to ATC'ers to get our feet wet!

rubyhousesliprs 09/25/2010 #

Glad to see you @Lyssachelle come on peeps! Jump on in!

kazhodge 09/25/2010 #

I haven't been brave enough either, but would love to have a go, so this swap seems to be very much welcomed for us newbies. thank you!

ladywolfsong 09/26/2010 #

I am so glad you are doing this, and I found the links very helpful. I made an ATC for one of my first swaps, but had no idea what I was doing so it was kind of sad. I didn't even sign it, lol. Swap-bot doesn';t really explain what they are and I've been wondering how to figure them out and get involved!

rubyhousesliprs 09/26/2010 #

I need to end this early because I must go out of town for work for several days this week.

user3894 09/26/2010 #

yay glad I checked my watch list!

mizvicky 09/27/2010 #

wow I almost missed this one.. I am soooo in... Already have mine made... I made a few last week cuz I was bored..lol..

PawPal 09/27/2010 #

We are in the top ten swaps list!!! Yeah!!

DawnI5579 09/27/2010 #

This is an AMAZING idea!! I have always been afraid to join an ATC swap. :)

pinkbuttons 09/27/2010 #

I need all the practice I can get!! I think I have only made an ATC 2 times before! I guess they were okay!

AubreyD 09/27/2010 #

I know I am going to sound like an idiot, but I'm a noob and I have no idea what ATC means. Could someone help?

pinkbuttons 09/27/2010 #

Aubrey..LOL Your not a noob!! ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. If you look almost to the bottom of the swap you will see a blue link that says: ATC MAKING. Click on that link to learn more.

Craftersretreat 09/27/2010 #

The ATC MAKING link is broken.... oh my!!!

rubyhousesliprs 09/27/2010 #

About halfway through these comments twobluecrows has left us some links to look at also. Scroll up a little and you'll see them.

user3894 09/27/2010 #

I'm really nervous hehe! Been working on mine for a couple days trying to figure out what to do exactly for the design, yay!

DeniseN10ec 09/27/2010 #

Just saw this swap on the last day for sign ups and I can't belive I am hitting join before sitting down and seeing what I can come up with. Oh well I am commited now.... Off to find ideas for my 2nd ATC ever. Thanks for posting this swap for all of the ATC newbies,

rubyhousesliprs 09/28/2010 #

I've reviewed profiles and contacted several swappers to see about recent one's, so if you see your partner has a recent one don't panic, I've already chatted with them and they are going to follow through. If anyone does get flaked on, try to make contact with your partner first and then contact me. Give international mail up to a month to arrive. Please mail this out by the sent by date, Oct. 14th to avoid being rated down for late mailing. Thanks everyone and Happy ATC'ing!

rubyhousesliprs 10/18/2010 #

I HAVE SENT REMINDERS TO THOSE WHO HAVEN'T MARKED THEIR SWAP SENT AS OF 10/18/2010.

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