Spring ATC Swap 2015 DONE

They were put in the mail three days ago, so hopefully they arrive on Monday. Sorry about the wait!
 
They came on Saturday. I was able to mail out @Ember's Dream. She is in Australia and only had 2 atcs. Everyone else will have theirs mailed out on Monday.

Starting on the next swap there will no longer be personalized acts made. It makes it too hard to sort when one member has 3 or 4 cards made for them but signed up for 1 or 2 cards. I know getting a special atc made just for you is awesome but it is hard to sort when a members name is on the card and they have reached their limit in the swap.
 
You could always do it like swap-bot where everyone gets a randomly assigned partner and everyone knows to make a set number of cards for a set person like a 2 for 2 swap ect. Then they get the address and send themselves.

Or like each person is assigned 3 or 4 partners randomly and then makes the cards for those people, that the arena does for the christmas card swap. Once again the artist sends out to the people they are assigned.

That or you could do large scale swaps where everyone makes a card for each person in the swap and they ship them out themselves.

Just suggestions! If you end up discontinuing personalized cards I might start hosting atc swaps as well and doing the whole partner assigning thing if thats ok with you!

It seems easier than everyone sending them to you and then you having to sort them out and figure out who gets what. Then you wouldn't have to worry about sending someone their own cards, someone getting the same cards from someone else, and people maxing out on getting cards made for them.

I know I personally love getting personalized cards or at least 1 card from each participant but I also know thats not always possible so I totally understand. I don't want to step on any toes or have you think I'm undermining you in any way so I hope this doesn't come across wrong!
 
Yeah. I totally get what you are saying. We can still personalize but no names on the back. If it is their persona then a name would be fine. Just check to see who signed up for 3 or less atcs. I don't want to say call dibs on that one member to have a special atc made just for them. This incident is just very recent. Haven't this happen before. I wonder how lp9 did this in the past if this has happened before.
 
I always look for favorite ponies that people have in common on their list so my cards could go to a larger number of people and still be pleasing for them to be received. It's not a perfect system, but it does help.
 
I sometimes don't do ponies on a list. Just random easy to do ponies. I will do a pony for a few people with a favorite pony. It does help when more than 1 member like the same pony.
 
Next time I will definitely do more cards. I'm sorry for being so lazy this time.

As far as it goes, I think most of us don't care what Pony we get in the end, because we really love them all!
 
I like the idea of making a suggested recipient of a card, but maybe write the name on an attached sticky note or something so that it can still go to someone else if the numbers don't match up.
 
These are all great and helpful ideas. Thanks so much. I do hope you all enjoy the cards you will be getting. Remember if you dint have time to draw, you can use lineart of a pony or print out ponies from coloring pages too. If it works with the theme you could even use pony stickers.
 
I didn't even consider scanning and printing. It's something to consider for the future.
 
Yes. I had to do duplicates for a couple of you. I was running out of atcs to sort out without having any of mine staying with me.

I think I will try what you suggested. Just need to think it out more. It wont be until mid June or later for the summer theme. Summer thing will need to be thought of too.
 
I got my cards today and they look absolutely smashing! Thank you everyone! They are so beautiful. really put a smile on my face!
 
I received mine as well, which was unexpected!

@urocyonfox
I never thought that Mimic could get any prettier, but I stand corrected. She's beautiful!

@Spirited_WingedHorses
Simplicity adds a certain charm to this card. The pony reminds me of a white Heart Throb - time to go customize!

@babyblueducky
You have a signature style that is exemplified in these. The expressions are adorable; I just want to pinch their cheeks! >W<

@Marble Dragon
You have a great knack for semi-realism, and this is one of the prettiest cards I've seen. Lovely!

A big thank-you to my partners and babyblueducky for hosting this swap! ♥
 
So yay! We are done. Take nice break everyone. Soon it wont be long until summer is here. Think of some themes you would like to see done for the summer swap.
 
I got mine on Friday :) They were lovely! Thank you!
 
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