In 2008 I will.... ATC swap

[stampin stacy]

I though I would preview the next ATC theme early, to give everyone a change to start thinking about it. The due date will probably be after christmas and you will need to stamp ATC's that complete this sentence:

In 2008 I will _________________ .

[stampin stacy]

Audreyrose is interested in participating in a swap :clap: , do we have any other international friends that would like to join in. I'm going to give this one long dates so you can join in too.

She and I are also wondering about what kind of ideas people are thinking about for this one. Do you have a New Years resolution you could stamp. I have a stamp that is too big for an ATC but I could cut and use just the weight scales. Maybe it could be to stamp more / make more art, I have a paint brush stamp I got from Denyse during the virtual convention, hmm.......

Just though of another one: make more time for me and use lady stamps and clocks.

[joanofgos]

Stacy,

I love this theme! And I already have an idea or two.....Please, please sign me
up! :wave:

joanofgos

[Audreyrose]

Stacy, You make my day!! Although this will be my first attempt at this I am looking forward to it!

[Inky Whiskers]

Count me in & this time I'll get mine in the mail on time. :o

[alsmouse]

Ohhh, got an idea forming. Me too please.~C8>

[andreasscraps]

I'm in!

[j3annin3]

Any ideas about when you'll make the deadline for mailing, or about how many you think we'd need to send? I'd be happy to join but i definitely don't have time for any more projects until after Christmas.

[stampin stacy]

What due date do you all think would work better, I was thinking the first week of Jan or do you want them to be due sooner so you can get them back closer to the first of Jan? Just remember that an earlier due date puts it around christmas when many of us will be very busy and some even out of town with relatives. The one thing I can't do is push it back much farther into Jan. There are 2 back to back conventions coming to the area, Heirloom one weekend and Stamp Scrap Art Tour the next weekend. So I will be busy spending the christmas money I hope to get in my stocking;)

As far as numbers that will depend on number of participants but I will break it down into subgroups again to keep it manageable. Has the 5 or 6 number of ATCs been working for everyone or do you want to do more and therefore get more back? Maybe we should keep the numbers the same for this time around and then think about increasing it next time, it will be winter and will all be staying indoors more anyway at that point.

What do ya'll think?

[alsmouse]

I was thinking the first week of Jan or do you want them to be due sooner so you can get them back closer to the first of Jan? Majority rule for meThere are 2 back to back conventions coming to the area, so I will be busy spending the christmas money I hope to get in my stocking;) You Lucky Duck ~C8> envy

As far as numbers that will depend on number of participants but I will break it down into subgroups again to keep it manageable. Has the 5 or 6 number of ATCs been working for everyone or do you want to do more and therefore get more back? I'm flexible on the number made (probably the only kind of flexable I am any more. :)) Maybe we should keep the numbers the same for this time around and then think about increasing it next time, it will be winter and will all be staying indoors more anyway at that point.

What do ya'll think? I'll go with the majority vote just to make it easier. 5-6 or more, I'll be doing them at work & hoping the worker elves keep their fingers off the wet works while they dry. Had a problem with that last time. Had to redo the "trees" since the ink and paper were both fussy ones. I may have to make a wet paint sign for those elves that feel that they have to touch. I show them the finished product when it's done, but it must be like a kid & gotta touch. :D ~C8>

[Inky Whiskers]

With my x-mas cards all made, I'm open to whenever works for the rest of the group. :D

[Inky Whiskers]

I'll be doing them at work & hoping the worker elves keep their fingers off the wet works while they dry. Had a problem with that last time. Had to redo the "trees" since the ink and paper were both fussy ones. I may have to make a wet paint sign for those elves that feel that they have to touch. I show them the finished product when it's done, but it must be like a kid & gotta touch. :D ~C8>

Do you have room on your desk for a plastic shoebox or other see-thru' container? It may take a bit longer for stuff to dry under the box, but the looky-lous can safely peer at your works in progress without putting their fingers where they don't belong. :D

[alsmouse]

Do you have room on your desk for a plastic shoebox or other see-thru' container? It may take a bit longer for stuff to dry under the box, but the looky-lous can safely peer at your works in progress without putting their fingers where they don't belong. :D

Ohhh, good idea. or can I put the worker elves under it & let my works stay out in the air to dry faster???:))

[andreasscraps]

I'm good for 5 or 6, less than 10 would be good for me. I'm open for a mailing date - I can pretty much do it anytime. Thanks!

[j3annin3]

Regretfully, i cannot join this time, hopefully i'll be all caught up in time for the Feburary (or will that be the late January) swap.

[Inky Whiskers]

Ohhh, good idea. or can I put the worker elves under it & let my works stay out in the air to dry faster???:))

You could try to stuff them under the box, but your boss might grumble as their productivity may be hampered from being on display. :lol: The box could also double as a transport container for hauling supplies to/from work. :D

[alsmouse]

You could try to stuff them under the box, but your boss might grumble as their productivity may be hampered from being on display. :lol: The box could also double as a transport container for hauling supplies to/from work. :D

Well, for some of them, their productivity may improve too. :)) As for using the box to transport projects to work, it would help organize the rolling suitcase I drag with me daily.:D I've tried to downsize the amoundt I take but someone usually needs a card & I'm without something so back & forth it goes. I've already filled 1 filing cabinate with supplies & have taken over another teammates with the paper supplies so may have a few toys already at work.:laugh: ~C8>

[ArtKar]

This sounds fun - count me in!

Karlene:lol:

[stampin stacy]

This sounds fun - count me in
Yea!!! :clap: another player:clap:

uh oh Joan, now you might have to settle for a tie to receive your ATC's back first... ;)

[1stImpressionInk]

Hi Stampin Stacy,
I've never made ATCs but I'm open for something new. So count me in! It sure sounds like fun, especially getting the goodies in the mail. I can make up to 10 due whenever. Thanx, Cheri

[Marie]

Hi Stacy, Is there room left for me to join?

[stampin stacy]

You bet there is room for more sign ups. This is a really busy time of year so I put the idea out there really early, probably won't even close this for another couple of weeks. Lots of time to come up with ideas and try them out, that is after all holiday cards are done and sent out :D .

[stampin stacy]

So sorry I haven't been back to this thread to close it out and compile a master list sooner :o . Thank you Audreyrose for the email to remind me.

The theme to remind everyone is to stamp the completion of this sentence:
In 2008 I will _________


So far I have the following players signed up:

Audreyrose
Marie
1stImpressionInk
Artkar
Andreascraps
Inky Whiskers
Alsmouse
Joanofgos
Stampin Stacy

If anyone else is interested please feel free to let us know here on this thread, I will be closing this out next week though.

This will be a send 5 get 5 back swap and they are due here by Jan 9th. I can't wait to see what every one's resolution for 2008 is and how creative ya'll are in expressing that resolution with stamps. :clap:

[stampin stacy]

Anyone else want to sign up for this ATC swap? We have some new members, don't be afraid to join in on the fun. Never having joined a swap or never having made an ATC before is not a good enough excuse to not join in on all the fun, everybody was new at one time or another. Heck a lot of us in this swap are new at it too.

[stampin stacy]

One more time does anyone else want to join this swap? I will officially close this one Sat morning and I will send out my address to everybody at that time. Also if you signed up back when but can't play this time around please let me know asap via PM.

A couple more players would round out our numbers quite nicely. :)

[stampin stacy]

This ATC trade is now closed.

Thanks to all who signed up to trade, if you missed this one keep checking back as we will have another swap very soon.

All participants who signed up need to send me 5 like ATC's, if you are keeping one for yourself remember to make 6 but don't send it to me. The back of your ATC's they need to:

have a title
be numbered - ( 1 of 5 etc...)
date them
be signed by the artist - that's you on the back at least but I really recommend initials or something on the front as well. Think paintings at a museum
Info about the making is appreciated if room allows otherwise info should go in the gallery once its uploaded.

Sleeves are not necessary until you receive back from me. It would only make them heavier and more bulky, resulting in additional postage costs for everyone. Once I have sent them out and everyone has received theirs back in the mail then you can post your ATC and all info about it in the swap gallery.

Please include a self address, pre-stamped envelope for me to return your ATC's back to you in. They are due to me no later than Jan 12th.

The participants for this swap are:
Audreyrose
Marie
1stImpressionInk
Artkar
Andreascraps
Inky Whiskers
Alsmouse
Joanofgos
Stampin Stacy

Happy stamping, can't wait to see what all these creative minds have come up with.

[stampin stacy]

I have received all but 2 sets and they are on their way here so should be sending everything back out soon :clap: .

Can't wait for everyone to see them, we have such an awesomely talented bunch here. I might even lift an idea from an envelope for my color challenge.

[stampin stacy]

Every one's ATC's have been received, redistributed and ready for mailing back out :clap: . An especially big congrats to Audrey Rose for completing her very first set of ATC's :applause: . I'll be dropping them off at the Post Office tomorrow morning.

Remember to not post to the Gallery until everyone has received theirs back. The one exception to this might be Audrey Rose since hers take so long to travel back and forth. So be sure to check in and let us know when each of you get your envelope of goodies in your box.

Ya'll are gonna love them, I did!

[andreasscraps]

oh cool!! Can't wait!

[Marie]

Great!! I'll be watching for them.

[alsmouse]

My post person thinks i'm stalking them. I can't wait. ~C8>

[Inky Whiskers]

My post person thinks i'm stalking them. I can't wait. ~C8>

You are stalking them! Just not for personal reasons. :))

[joanofgos]

I live in North Texas. I'll probably get them first--unless ArtKar does. :laugh:

[stampin stacy]

I'll probably get them first--unless ArtKar does
Yea but neither of you will be home, you'll be busy shopping at the convention :D

[Inky Whiskers]

I live in North Texas. I'll probably get them first--unless ArtKar does. :laugh:

O rub it in, why don't you! The rest of us will be happy if we get ours by the middle of next week! :D

[ArtKar]

:( Joan will probably get the ATCs first. My mail goes through Fort Worth, even if it came through Dallas first!

:lovie: But the Mesquite convention will compensate for the delay nicely.

:wave: Karlene

[joanofgos]

Ok, I did get them on Saturday, and they are wonderful!!! And yes, Saturday was convention day in Mesquite where I saw ArtKar, StampinStacy and StampLaJolla (MaryAnn). :wave:

Tomorrow is not a postal holiday, and I'm sure that you all will get them. That way we can upload--and see them all!

joanofgos

[Marie]

:applause: I just received my ATC's and they are really great.

[Inky Whiskers]

My set arrived today! I'm impressed with the variety of "resolutions" and the diversity of techiques used!!! All are wonderful. :D

Does Audreyrose or alsmouse need me to post their ATCs? I won't be doing any uploading until at least next weekend.

[ArtKar]

I got mine on Saturday. Very COOL, everyone!

I'll be posting mine later tonight, along with a card I got for the January card swap.

[alsmouse]

My set arrived today! I'm impressed with the variety of "resolutions" and the diversity of techiques used!!! All are wonderful. :D

Does Audreyrose or alsmouse need me to post their ATCs? I won't be doing any uploading until at least next weekend.

I got mine today too. Inky, if you don't mind, could you somehow find a way to post mine. I don't know how well it will post with the efects I did or not so if you can't, the world won't stop if it doesn't get up in the gallery. Thanks. ~C8>

[andreasscraps]

I got mine! Thanks everyone!

[Inky Whiskers]

Inky, if you don't mind, could you somehow find a way to post mine. I don't know how well it will post with the efects I did or not so if you can't, the world won't stop if it doesn't get up in the gallery. Thanks. ~C8>

I guess we'll find out! I may have to lightly dust the transparency to cut the glare, but never fear, I will putz with it until it's at least recognizable on screen. :D

[Audreyrose]

Inky Whisperds please post my ATC's for me. I have not received them yet as it takes forever to get mail in Mexico. I know that I am probably not very good with this, but I wil continue to improve and try to keep doing better. You are all so encouraging with the new kids on the block

[Inky Whiskers]

Inky Whisperds please post my ATC's for me. I have not received them yet as it takes forever to get mail in Mexico. I know that I am probably not very good with this, but I wil continue to improve and try to keep doing better. You are all so encouraging with the new kids on the block

No problem, Audrey! Other than the size of your ATCs being a smidge off, there's nothing "wrong" with your swaps. (ATCs are generally 2.5"x3.5") All of us were newbies at some point and as we've had practice since then, our results look more like we want them to most of the time. I know I still have "off" days where nothing I stamp is fit for human eyes to see & even the cats run away shaking their heads. :lol: Give yourself permission to learn how to do whatever techniques you want to do & don't be afraid to practice & make mistakes. Some pretty nifty things get discovered by accident! :D

[Audreyrose]

Jenna,
Thank you for the encouraging words. I didn' tknow the exact measurements for the cards so glad you filled me in. Have a great day!

[stampin stacy]

I'll second what Jenna said AudreyRose, we were all beginners and I love the image you used and what you were trying to say. Once you receive your return ATC's then you'll even have examples of size.

We're glad you picked us to learn with. To me the #1 rule is to have fun and enjoy the process.

[Inky Whiskers]

Jenna,
Thank you for the encouraging words. I didn' tknow the exact measurements for the cards so glad you filled me in. Have a great day!

You are most welcome, Audrey! We all need a cheering section once in awhile. :clap:

If you can find them, baseball card page protectors work great for storing your ATCs in a binder. Each page is pre-punched with binder holes & comes with 9 pockets just the right size for ATCs. Try looking in baseball card shops & office supply stores. I get mine at the office store in the same aisle as the regular page protectors, but have seen them in the card store too. The card stores also may carry packages of individual sleeves to store your ATCs in if you'd prefer to store/display them in a box or basket. The sleeves are good for preventing damage to the cards when being handled.

Whatever you're doing, make enjoying yourself part of the process!!! As I always tell my stamp campers:

"If you enjoy what you're doing...you're doing it right. If doing it is stressing you out...you're doing it wrong." :D

[alsmouse]

Whatever you're doing, make enjoying yourself part of the process!!! As I always tell my stamp campers:
"If you enjoy what you're doing...you're doing it right. If doing it is stressing you out...you're doing it wrong." :D

Inky is right. No matter what you do in life, if you don't enjoy doing it then it isn't what makes you happy. Try to make yourself as happy as possible & then it will be right. :D ~C8>

[stampin stacy]

Has everyone received their Atc's back so we can post to the gallery? Please raise a hand :wave: if you haven't gotten yours yet. Well anyone but AudreyRose that is, I think she's already timidly raising her hand in the back of the room... uh so to speak :D .

[andreasscraps]

Ooops, already posted mine. Sorry!

[stampin stacy]

It has been over a week since I sent these back out and everyone should have gotten theirs back, so feel free to upload your art to the gallery. Be sure to include it in the swap gallery as well as your member gallery. :clap:

[Marie]

:cry: I don't have a working scanner so I won't be able to post.

[Audreyrose]

Hey Stacy,
You are right about raisisng myhand at the backof the room, I will no doubt be waiting for a while for mine to arrive as I am still getting Christmas cards, one even dated Nov 27th! I am mailing my ATC's for the feb swap from the US but will receive them back here in Mexico as I will be in the states for 1 week. Thanks again. I am going to check the gallery so I can see what everyone got!