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What is an ATC Swap?
ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. ATCs are small pieces of original artwork. The idea is to swap cards to show off your art skills and make new friends. The only limitation on ATCs is the size: 2.5x3.5 inches or 64x89mm and generally a flat surface (although you can add beads, fold out panels, or pop up elements for 3D effects.) Since this is a MLP community, the art should also tie into ponies in some fashion.
Where can I see some examples?
Lev_21n01 has a thread showing her work as well as others she has received.
I also have a thread showing my work and I am a frequent contributor and hostess to the ATC Swap.
LP9, a past hostess has an album with past work: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/album.php?u=1083
How does the swap work?
~ Post in the thread if you're interested in joining one or both swap groups. To join, you should have been at the TP a minimum of one month and have no negative feedback within the last year.
~ I'll send out reminder PMs with my mailing address and any extra info not included in the thread after sign-ups close. Feel free to work on your cards before this! Pretty much everything you need to know to get started is in the thread.
~ Make digital backups of your finished cards before you mail them! This is an extra insurance policy if your cards become MIA, haven't had a problem yet.
~ Once you finish your cards, mail them to me for redistribution. I'll be in touch with anyone whose cards do not arrive by the deadline, in case backups need to be made.
~ All cards that arrive will be redistributed and mailed out to the other participants.
~ Please include a return envelope and correct amount of stamps. First person to send me their cards will receive a little something special in their return package!
~ The organizer leaves feedback for the participants and makes sure everyone receives their cards.
I'm outside the US/Canada; can I participate?
I personally have no problem mailing overseas, as long as you can get your cards turned in by the deadline and have the correct cost of postage for it to be returned back to you.
I sent my cards but they must have gotten lost in the mail. What happens now?
This is where the digital backups come in handy. If you have your backups and can send them to me to print out, you can still participate in the swap. (If someone has a color printer who would be happy to do this for anyone who had their cards lost in the mail and mailed with theirs will get bonus cards from me.) Don't worry, I'll let you know if your cards aren't here at the cut off point so this won't be a surprise.
How is feedback rated for this swap?
Positive feedback will be left for everyone who completes the swap.
Neutral feedback will be left if you pulled out before the deadline or if mailing issues prevented your cards from arriving at all. (The latter shouldn't be a problem if you make digital copies.)
Negative feedback is left if your cards don't arrive via snail mail or digital copies, you drop off the face of the earth, stop answering PMs, and turn in zero signs of work.
The Group
~ Fall Leaves - This group has to do with fall leaves. It can be ponies playing in the leaves, trees with fall colors on their leaves or anything you can think of that would be great for fall leaves, even our leafy ponies can be included.
~ Day of the Dead - This group has to do with the day of the dead. It can be done however you want it to represent the holiday. Sugar candy skulls, neon colors, glow in the dark, skeletons, whatever that is used for that deadly day.
Sign-ups for these groups will end on September 15th. Cards will be due to me by Monday, October 27th. I will have them mailed back out a day or two later.
When you sign up, please include any favorite ponies for personalizing sake. You do not have to personalize your cards, some people enjoy making certain cards for certain people. If you do make a card for a certain person, please indicate somehow who it is for so I can get it to the right person.
ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. ATCs are small pieces of original artwork. The idea is to swap cards to show off your art skills and make new friends. The only limitation on ATCs is the size: 2.5x3.5 inches or 64x89mm and generally a flat surface (although you can add beads, fold out panels, or pop up elements for 3D effects.) Since this is a MLP community, the art should also tie into ponies in some fashion.
Where can I see some examples?
Lev_21n01 has a thread showing her work as well as others she has received.
I also have a thread showing my work and I am a frequent contributor and hostess to the ATC Swap.
LP9, a past hostess has an album with past work: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/album.php?u=1083
How does the swap work?
~ Post in the thread if you're interested in joining one or both swap groups. To join, you should have been at the TP a minimum of one month and have no negative feedback within the last year.
~ I'll send out reminder PMs with my mailing address and any extra info not included in the thread after sign-ups close. Feel free to work on your cards before this! Pretty much everything you need to know to get started is in the thread.
~ Make digital backups of your finished cards before you mail them! This is an extra insurance policy if your cards become MIA, haven't had a problem yet.
~ Once you finish your cards, mail them to me for redistribution. I'll be in touch with anyone whose cards do not arrive by the deadline, in case backups need to be made.
~ All cards that arrive will be redistributed and mailed out to the other participants.
~ Please include a return envelope and correct amount of stamps. First person to send me their cards will receive a little something special in their return package!
~ The organizer leaves feedback for the participants and makes sure everyone receives their cards.
I'm outside the US/Canada; can I participate?
I personally have no problem mailing overseas, as long as you can get your cards turned in by the deadline and have the correct cost of postage for it to be returned back to you.
I sent my cards but they must have gotten lost in the mail. What happens now?
This is where the digital backups come in handy. If you have your backups and can send them to me to print out, you can still participate in the swap. (If someone has a color printer who would be happy to do this for anyone who had their cards lost in the mail and mailed with theirs will get bonus cards from me.) Don't worry, I'll let you know if your cards aren't here at the cut off point so this won't be a surprise.
How is feedback rated for this swap?
Positive feedback will be left for everyone who completes the swap.
Neutral feedback will be left if you pulled out before the deadline or if mailing issues prevented your cards from arriving at all. (The latter shouldn't be a problem if you make digital copies.)
Negative feedback is left if your cards don't arrive via snail mail or digital copies, you drop off the face of the earth, stop answering PMs, and turn in zero signs of work.
The Group
~ Fall Leaves - This group has to do with fall leaves. It can be ponies playing in the leaves, trees with fall colors on their leaves or anything you can think of that would be great for fall leaves, even our leafy ponies can be included.
~ Day of the Dead - This group has to do with the day of the dead. It can be done however you want it to represent the holiday. Sugar candy skulls, neon colors, glow in the dark, skeletons, whatever that is used for that deadly day.
Sign-ups for these groups will end on September 15th. Cards will be due to me by Monday, October 27th. I will have them mailed back out a day or two later.
When you sign up, please include any favorite ponies for personalizing sake. You do not have to personalize your cards, some people enjoy making certain cards for certain people. If you do make a card for a certain person, please indicate somehow who it is for so I can get it to the right person.
And it's nice to see all the oldies, and the new faces as well. 