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I don't know about the rest of you, but this time of year is crazy-busy. This swap will be another laid-back ATC like the last summer swap. Long deadlines and a pretty open-ended theme.
But first...
What are ATC swaps?
ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. ATCs are small pieces of original artwork. 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.)
A typical ATC swap here on the MLPTP will ask you to do pony cards based around a certain theme. You don't have to meet any minimum art standards to join; these should be fun, not stressful. Just do your best and enjoy yourself!
Can I see some examples?
Art in Your Pocket: Art in your Pocket: ATCs
An excellent primer with visual examples of cards -- not pony specific.
Lev_21n01's ATCs: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-artwork/37269-all-pretty-art-pic-heavy-5-12-08-new-piccies.html
Lev has participated in every ATC swap so far -- if you need to see examples of pony art, this is the place to go!
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
I've taken pictures of all the cards submitted for previous swaps I've hosted.
So how does this work?
Since we usually get a repeat crowd for ATCs, instead of taking up a lot of space here, I will just refer you to the Halloween swap to see how we roll. http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-art...n-atc-swap-finished-mailing-back-10-28-a.html
What are the deadlines?
Signups close December 10
Cards due in my hands January 21
Cards mailed back January 24
Group One: Holiday Glitter
The ponies grew up in the '80s, and their sense of decorating for the winter holidays leans towards to fantastic and glittery. (Some ponies probably eat tinsel with confetti for breakfast, lunch, and dinner :lol For this swap, show off the ponies having fun decorating. Extra cookie points if you use real glitter.
(Holidays encompassed for this swap include Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve/Day, Valentine's Day, and Mardi Gras -- told you it was the all-encompassing winter holiday swap! Pick and choose whatever you'd like to celebrate.)
Group Two: Snow Day!
The ponies always have an excuse to go play in the snow. It's perfect for sledding, or snowball fights, or building giant snowponies, or just taking a stroll through the woods to enjoy the fresh snow. The more responsible ones might shovel the sidewalks (yuck). Of course, maybe some of them would prefer to stay inside with the hot cocoa. Let's see how you imagine the ponies spending their snow day!
Signups! You can join one or both groups. I'd suggest signing up for no more than ten cards unless/until you get your first ten finished.
When you signup, please include a few of your favorite ponies along with the number of cards you'd like to do. It'll just let me personalize your packages a little more.
I know some people are not a fan of glitter, so if you'd like to join that group but absolutely do not want shiny flaky bits on your cards, note that, too!
Group One: Holiday Glitter
1. LP9 -- lots of cards, lol -- fave ponies G1 Cloud Puff, Wind Whistler, Rapunzel, all sparkle ponies; G3 Kimono, Star Catcher, Snowflake, Starsong
2. BBD -- 10 cards - fav ponies: G1 bow tie, quackers, cherries jubilee, dancing butterflies, sugarberry, baby sapphire, princess moondust, medley, all the wingers G3 bowtie, brights brightly, silly sunshine, whistle wishes, garden wishes, meadow brook, precious gem, tira-mi-su, mochanut, sunrise song ARRIVED 1/13!
3. PinkieMint - 5 cards - fav. ponies: Minty, Rainbow Dash G4, Fizzy, Medley, Firefly, Twilight, MLPT Starlight, G2 Ivy, morning Glory G3, 2010 Fair pony, Strawberry Reef, Bunches-o-Fun, Seaspray DROPPED OUT 1/14
4. Tsukikakushi -- 5 cards -- Firefly, Twilight, Baby Flicker, MO Mommy & Baby, Tornado, G3's Kimono, Chocolate Delight, Bumblesweet. ARRIVED 1/22!
5. SpiritedwingedHorse -- 5 cards -- My faves: Moondancer, Firefly, Silver Glow, Starcatcher, Galaxy, Glory, G4 Princess Luna aka Nightmare moon, Gusty,Wind Whistler, Applejack ARRIVED 1/5!
6. lev - 6 cards -- Greek Windy(siggy), Bubbles, Seashell, Mimic, Velvet Bow, the original 6 are always a fav., TAF's, Big Bros and Mt. Boys, Prince Firefly (G2), Sparkle Snap, Silver Glow ARRIVED 1/28!
7. Tiegrsi -- 5 cards -- Favorite ponies: (G1's) Applejack, Galaxy, Sugarberry, Princess Tiffany, Lightning
(G3's) Port-O-Bella, Kiwi Tart, Cinnamon Breeze
I also like the hub style ponies (any of them except those boys!) and my persona!
No unsealed glitter! ARRIVED 1/21!
8. EvilMuffins -- 2 cards -- Fave ponies G1: Bowtie, Applejack, Sweet Sundrop, Masquerade, Baby Quackers
G3: Junko Mizuno, Meadowbrook, Sweetie Bell
G4: Applejack, Big McIntosh ARRIVED 1/15!
Group Two: Snow Day!
1. LP9 -- lots of cards, lol -- fave ponies G1 Cloud Puff, Wind Whistler, Rapunzel, all sparkle ponies; G3 Kimono, Star Catcher, Snowflake, Starsong
2. Mindnightchyld -- 5 -- Some of my fave ponies are: Port O Bella, Sweet Stuff, and Yum Yum. ARRIVED 1/15!
3. BBD -- - 10 cards - fav ponies: G1 bow tie, quackers, cherries jubilee, dancing butterflies, sugarberry, baby sapphire, princess moondust, medley, all the wingers G3 bowtie, brights brightly, silly sunshine, whistle wishes, garden wishes, meadow brook, precious gem, tira-mi-su, mochanut, sunrise song ARRIVED 1/13!
4. PinkieMint - 10 cards - fav. ponies: Minty, Rainbow Dash G4, Fizzy, Medley, Firefly, Twilight, MLPT Starlight, G2 Ivy, morning Glory G3, 2010 Fair pony, Strawberry Reef, Bunches-o-Fun, Seaspray DROPPED OUT 1/14
5. Tsukikakushi -- 5 cards -- Firefly, Twilight, Baby Flicker, MO Mommy & Baby, Tornado, G3's Kimono, Chocolate Delight, Bumblesweet. ARRIVED 1/22!
6. lev - 6cards -- Greek Windy(siggy), Bubbles, Seashell, Mimic, Velvet Bow, the original 6 are always a fav., TAF's, Big Bros and Mt. Boys, Prince Firefly (G2), Sparkle Snap, Silver Glow ARRIVED 1/28!
7. Goddess Daine -- 8 cards -- my personas, DragonSong and Star Reader, G1s- Medley, Dancing Butterflies, Hopscotch, Scrumptious, Buzzer, Magic Star, Bouncy, Angel, Sugarberry, Baby Paws; G3s- Starsong, Sweetie Belle, 2007 Snow' El, Starbeam, Twinkle Hope. If you don't want to go with real ponies, I like Christmas, snow, penguins!, hot cocoa, snowflakes, blue is my favorite color. ARRIVED 1/22!
8. Tiegrsi -- 5 cards -- Favorite ponies: (G1's) Applejack, Galaxy, Sugarberry, Princess Tiffany, Lightning
(G3's) Port-O-Bella, Kiwi Tart, Cinnamon Breeze
I also like the hub style ponies (any of them except those boys!) and my persona! ARRIVED 1/21!
9. EvilMuffins -- 2 cards -- Fave ponies G1: Bowtie, Applejack, Sweet Sundrop, Masquerade, Baby Quackers
G3: Junko Mizuno, Meadowbrook, Sweetie Bell
G4: Applejack, Big McIntosh ARRIVED 1/15!
I don't know about the rest of you, but this time of year is crazy-busy. This swap will be another laid-back ATC like the last summer swap. Long deadlines and a pretty open-ended theme.
But first...
What are ATC swaps?
ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. ATCs are small pieces of original artwork. 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.)
A typical ATC swap here on the MLPTP will ask you to do pony cards based around a certain theme. You don't have to meet any minimum art standards to join; these should be fun, not stressful. Just do your best and enjoy yourself!
Can I see some examples?
Art in Your Pocket: Art in your Pocket: ATCs
An excellent primer with visual examples of cards -- not pony specific.
Lev_21n01's ATCs: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-artwork/37269-all-pretty-art-pic-heavy-5-12-08-new-piccies.html
Lev has participated in every ATC swap so far -- if you need to see examples of pony art, this is the place to go!
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
I've taken pictures of all the cards submitted for previous swaps I've hosted.
So how does this work?
Since we usually get a repeat crowd for ATCs, instead of taking up a lot of space here, I will just refer you to the Halloween swap to see how we roll. http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-art...n-atc-swap-finished-mailing-back-10-28-a.html
What are the deadlines?
Signups close December 10
Cards due in my hands January 21
Cards mailed back January 24
:020::020::020:
Group One: Holiday Glitter
The ponies grew up in the '80s, and their sense of decorating for the winter holidays leans towards to fantastic and glittery. (Some ponies probably eat tinsel with confetti for breakfast, lunch, and dinner :lol For this swap, show off the ponies having fun decorating. Extra cookie points if you use real glitter.
(Holidays encompassed for this swap include Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve/Day, Valentine's Day, and Mardi Gras -- told you it was the all-encompassing winter holiday swap! Pick and choose whatever you'd like to celebrate.)
Group Two: Snow Day!
The ponies always have an excuse to go play in the snow. It's perfect for sledding, or snowball fights, or building giant snowponies, or just taking a stroll through the woods to enjoy the fresh snow. The more responsible ones might shovel the sidewalks (yuck). Of course, maybe some of them would prefer to stay inside with the hot cocoa. Let's see how you imagine the ponies spending their snow day!
:020::020::020:
Signups! You can join one or both groups. I'd suggest signing up for no more than ten cards unless/until you get your first ten finished.
When you signup, please include a few of your favorite ponies along with the number of cards you'd like to do. It'll just let me personalize your packages a little more.
I know some people are not a fan of glitter, so if you'd like to join that group but absolutely do not want shiny flaky bits on your cards, note that, too!
Group One: Holiday Glitter
1. LP9 -- lots of cards, lol -- fave ponies G1 Cloud Puff, Wind Whistler, Rapunzel, all sparkle ponies; G3 Kimono, Star Catcher, Snowflake, Starsong
2. BBD -- 10 cards - fav ponies: G1 bow tie, quackers, cherries jubilee, dancing butterflies, sugarberry, baby sapphire, princess moondust, medley, all the wingers G3 bowtie, brights brightly, silly sunshine, whistle wishes, garden wishes, meadow brook, precious gem, tira-mi-su, mochanut, sunrise song ARRIVED 1/13!
3. PinkieMint - 5 cards - fav. ponies: Minty, Rainbow Dash G4, Fizzy, Medley, Firefly, Twilight, MLPT Starlight, G2 Ivy, morning Glory G3, 2010 Fair pony, Strawberry Reef, Bunches-o-Fun, Seaspray DROPPED OUT 1/14
4. Tsukikakushi -- 5 cards -- Firefly, Twilight, Baby Flicker, MO Mommy & Baby, Tornado, G3's Kimono, Chocolate Delight, Bumblesweet. ARRIVED 1/22!
5. SpiritedwingedHorse -- 5 cards -- My faves: Moondancer, Firefly, Silver Glow, Starcatcher, Galaxy, Glory, G4 Princess Luna aka Nightmare moon, Gusty,Wind Whistler, Applejack ARRIVED 1/5!
6. lev - 6 cards -- Greek Windy(siggy), Bubbles, Seashell, Mimic, Velvet Bow, the original 6 are always a fav., TAF's, Big Bros and Mt. Boys, Prince Firefly (G2), Sparkle Snap, Silver Glow ARRIVED 1/28!
7. Tiegrsi -- 5 cards -- Favorite ponies: (G1's) Applejack, Galaxy, Sugarberry, Princess Tiffany, Lightning
(G3's) Port-O-Bella, Kiwi Tart, Cinnamon Breeze
I also like the hub style ponies (any of them except those boys!) and my persona!
No unsealed glitter! ARRIVED 1/21!
8. EvilMuffins -- 2 cards -- Fave ponies G1: Bowtie, Applejack, Sweet Sundrop, Masquerade, Baby Quackers
G3: Junko Mizuno, Meadowbrook, Sweetie Bell
G4: Applejack, Big McIntosh ARRIVED 1/15!
Group Two: Snow Day!
1. LP9 -- lots of cards, lol -- fave ponies G1 Cloud Puff, Wind Whistler, Rapunzel, all sparkle ponies; G3 Kimono, Star Catcher, Snowflake, Starsong
2. Mindnightchyld -- 5 -- Some of my fave ponies are: Port O Bella, Sweet Stuff, and Yum Yum. ARRIVED 1/15!
3. BBD -- - 10 cards - fav ponies: G1 bow tie, quackers, cherries jubilee, dancing butterflies, sugarberry, baby sapphire, princess moondust, medley, all the wingers G3 bowtie, brights brightly, silly sunshine, whistle wishes, garden wishes, meadow brook, precious gem, tira-mi-su, mochanut, sunrise song ARRIVED 1/13!
4. PinkieMint - 10 cards - fav. ponies: Minty, Rainbow Dash G4, Fizzy, Medley, Firefly, Twilight, MLPT Starlight, G2 Ivy, morning Glory G3, 2010 Fair pony, Strawberry Reef, Bunches-o-Fun, Seaspray DROPPED OUT 1/14
5. Tsukikakushi -- 5 cards -- Firefly, Twilight, Baby Flicker, MO Mommy & Baby, Tornado, G3's Kimono, Chocolate Delight, Bumblesweet. ARRIVED 1/22!
6. lev - 6cards -- Greek Windy(siggy), Bubbles, Seashell, Mimic, Velvet Bow, the original 6 are always a fav., TAF's, Big Bros and Mt. Boys, Prince Firefly (G2), Sparkle Snap, Silver Glow ARRIVED 1/28!
7. Goddess Daine -- 8 cards -- my personas, DragonSong and Star Reader, G1s- Medley, Dancing Butterflies, Hopscotch, Scrumptious, Buzzer, Magic Star, Bouncy, Angel, Sugarberry, Baby Paws; G3s- Starsong, Sweetie Belle, 2007 Snow' El, Starbeam, Twinkle Hope. If you don't want to go with real ponies, I like Christmas, snow, penguins!, hot cocoa, snowflakes, blue is my favorite color. ARRIVED 1/22!
8. Tiegrsi -- 5 cards -- Favorite ponies: (G1's) Applejack, Galaxy, Sugarberry, Princess Tiffany, Lightning
(G3's) Port-O-Bella, Kiwi Tart, Cinnamon Breeze
I also like the hub style ponies (any of them except those boys!) and my persona! ARRIVED 1/21!
9. EvilMuffins -- 2 cards -- Fave ponies G1: Bowtie, Applejack, Sweet Sundrop, Masquerade, Baby Quackers
G3: Junko Mizuno, Meadowbrook, Sweetie Bell
G4: Applejack, Big McIntosh ARRIVED 1/15!
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