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*Dons hosting crown for a moment* I thought since the awesome LadyPhoenix9 has stepped down as ATC Swapmistress, that I would give this a go.
There are two groups to choose from; The Luck Of the Irish group and the April Showers Bring May Flowers group. You may participate in one or both. They each have a different sign-up and ending date.
What is an ATC Swap?
There are two groups to choose from; The Luck Of the Irish group and the April Showers Bring May Flowers group. You may participate in one or both. They each have a different sign-up and ending date.
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.
Can I see some examples?
Can I see some examples?
Lev_21n01's ATCs: All the pretty art (pic heavy) 5/12/08 NEW piccies!
Lev has participated in every ATC swap at the MLPTP to date.
BBD's ATCs: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-artw...tcs-added.html
BBD is also a frequent contributor to the TP swaps.
LP9's albums: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/album.php?u=1083
All cards of previous swaps she has hosted.
How does the swap work? Lev has participated in every ATC swap at the MLPTP to date.
BBD's ATCs: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-artw...tcs-added.html
BBD is also a frequent contributor to the TP swaps.
LP9's albums: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/album.php?u=1083
All cards of previous swaps she has hosted.
~ Post in the thread or PM me 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 an extra insurance policy if your cards become MIA. I had a set go missing and it was not a happy thing for me.
~ 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 to utilize those digital backups.
~ All cards that arrive will be redistributed and mailed out to the other participants.
~ The organizer leaves feedback for the participants and makes sure everyone receives their cards.
I'm outside the US/Canada; can I participate? ~ 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 an extra insurance policy if your cards become MIA. I had a set go missing and it was not a happy thing for me.
~ 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 to utilize those digital backups.
~ All cards that arrive will be redistributed and mailed out to the other participants.
~ The organizer leaves feedback for the participants and makes sure everyone receives their cards.
I personally have no problem mailing overseas, as long as you can get your cards turned in by the deadline.
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. Don't worry, I'll let you know if your cards aren't here at the cutoff 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 Groups
~The Luck of the Irish (Short Swap)- This group has to do with St. Patrick's Day. Your cards must incorperate the colors green and gold and have shamrocks somewhere in the picture. (Glitter will earn you extra pony points!) Sign-ups for this group will end on Wednesday February 23. Cards will be due to me by Saturday, March 19 and I will try my hardest to have them mailed back out by Monday March 21. This is a short amount of time, I know. You may sign up to make as a many cards as you would like. Most people make between 5 and 10.
~April Showers Bring May Flowers (Long Swap)- This group has to do with flowers, any and all flowers! Each of your cards must use the same flower. I will ask you to sign up with a specific flower. I would like to see everyone use a different flower. Sign-ups for this group will be March 1-March 8. Cards will be due to me by Friday Arpil 29 and I will mail them back out by Monday, May 2. Again, let me know how many cards you would like to make.
When you sign up, please include any favorite ponies for personalization's 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. To help with costs for me (things are a little tight right now), please include a SASE with your cards or I will accept stamps, money for postage, ATC cards, and stickers. First person to send me their cards will receive a little something special in their return package!
Any questions, please feel free to PM me. I will try my best to answer it. If I can't answer it, I know where to go!
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 Groups
~The Luck of the Irish (Short Swap)- This group has to do with St. Patrick's Day. Your cards must incorperate the colors green and gold and have shamrocks somewhere in the picture. (Glitter will earn you extra pony points!) Sign-ups for this group will end on Wednesday February 23. Cards will be due to me by Saturday, March 19 and I will try my hardest to have them mailed back out by Monday March 21. This is a short amount of time, I know. You may sign up to make as a many cards as you would like. Most people make between 5 and 10.
~April Showers Bring May Flowers (Long Swap)- This group has to do with flowers, any and all flowers! Each of your cards must use the same flower. I will ask you to sign up with a specific flower. I would like to see everyone use a different flower. Sign-ups for this group will be March 1-March 8. Cards will be due to me by Friday Arpil 29 and I will mail them back out by Monday, May 2. Again, let me know how many cards you would like to make.
When you sign up, please include any favorite ponies for personalization's 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. To help with costs for me (things are a little tight right now), please include a SASE with your cards or I will accept stamps, money for postage, ATC cards, and stickers. First person to send me their cards will receive a little something special in their return package!
Any questions, please feel free to PM me. I will try my best to answer it. If I can't answer it, I know where to go!
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