Newspaper challenge atc's

Thanks for inviting me. This will be really cool!

Darn it Raven. I was going to slow down with my swaps for awhile & then you go & have a great swap that I can't pass up. Thank you for inviting me!! This one will be fun & I already have it in my head what I am going to do. I will probably end up making 2 ATC's for each partner because I have 2 ideas.

I would love to join, but just cannot commit to any more during this time frame, Do you think you will run it again at a later time?

Thank you for the invite Raven - I'm in.

Thanks for the invite, I would love to participate!!!!

I'm in if this site will only let me in. Thanks for the invite Raven. Diane

Ladydy5 You are most welcome, and I am honored to have you be a part of my swap....

Redwing480 I sure hope to be able to do this swap again or at least one very much like it. I know how busy some of us are, and only have so much time to craft. But if I do get to host this one again, you can consider yourself already invited to join..Look froward to swapping with you..Raven

Thanks Raven, This looks like fun.

thanks for the invite..

I must not have noticed that this was only one per partner when I signed up; I'd love to participate, but can't justify the postage when it's only one card per person. Thanks.

Thank your for the invitation Raven. I will enjoy the swap.

Hi all, I'm very interested in this swap! I'm a newbie to ATC's, but have always wanted a nice straightforward ATC swap to start with and this looks like it! But, I do have a dumb question... If you are using a piece of cardstock and cover the front with newspaper (or let's say any type of paper, for other swaps), do you typically cover the back as well? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

I'm very new to ATCs too, but personally I usually cover the back with something, because by the time I've finished the front, the back is usually covered in bits of glue and smears of paint and looks so messy! I wouldn't necessarily use newspaper on the back though - maybe just coloured paper that co-ordinates well with the rest of the design. You're supposed to write your name, date etc. on the back too, so sometimes it's easiest to do that neatly on a seperate piece of paper then glue it on...

Ok, as another ATC newbie, I too have a couple of questions: How thick can an ATC be - is it ok if it has very chunky embellishments on it? Should an ATC always be viewed in an upright 'portrait' position, like a normal playing card? Or could I design some which have an image in a 'landscape' format?

Thanks Kessie I think that you answered Skwerl81's question better than I could have...To answer your question I have some really thick ATC's and they work just fine. I measure mine by, if they will fit into one of those plastic sleeves, if they go in then they will be just fine, also I have many ATC's that are in the 'landscape' format and I see nothing wrong with them...I think ATC's should be make to your own individual style, that's what make them so interesting. Each one I get I keep in my collection, and I enjoy looking at them and seeing all the different ways people have of interpreting a theme...Don't worry to much just do your thing and have fun with it...

Sounds like fun! I can't resist -- no willpower! Same with chocolate! Really need help! This is such an addiction! OK...sign me up!

OK, another question from an ATC novice. What size are ATC's?

Deb ATC's are 2.5"x 3.5", or 64x89mm.

I have some scanned pages from an old herbal remedy book that I would love to use as a background for this swap. Would that be ok or is it stretching the rules too much?

i am really new! this is my first swap and something I do everyday at that! I am really excited!

Magicjessnrach That sounds like a cool ideal and I think that would be just fine...

Mine have been sent to Janet Burns and lighthouse but I forgot to take photos first :( I hope they like them.

ATCs went out in the morning mail to Luxvalentine and Jules. Hope you enjoy them.

Mine have been sent to Lola53 and Jane this morning, coming from England where we have postal strikes, so please give them a while to get there.

I just want to Thank everyone who joined this swap and I hope that each of you had fun making your cards....Thanks to all

jill and Neonmarshmallow - ATC sent out today to you!

Hi, I just wanted to thank Jackie and Jacqueline for their lovely ATCs which I received today:)

I also wanted to let Kes and Melissa know I sent out their ATCs today; I hope you will like them.

Cheers, Christina:)

DorthaKay (LittleGoose), got your lovely ATC today. many thanks, I love it

jazzyheart thank you, card was great looking and the extras so nice.

I love my cards from Cocoa and ChriChri! If I can figure out how to upload them, I will. I am putting mine in the mail tomorrow to AeroChik and Kessie--hope you enjoy them. Thanks Raven, this was a great swap!

Neonmarshmallow, Very cool, thanks :)

Jenny & Kimbeewa, your's went out today.

Jackie and Jackie - your ATC's are in the mail and should be arriving soon.

Susan45062, got your lovely ATCs yesterday, thank you, I love them!

I received the most beautiful and well-thought out ATC's from a woman who claims these are her first ATC's. Susan45062, you are a brave soul and you exceeded my wildest expectations....I love your cards!!!! Thank-you!!! Laurie (lola53)