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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.
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: ATC swaps i've received *newest atcs added*
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.
Lev has participated in every ATC swap at the MLPTP to date.
BBD's ATCs: ATC swaps i've received *newest atcs added*
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?
~ 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 is an extra insurance policy if your cards become MIA.
~ 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'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.
~ 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 personally have no problem mailing overseas, as long as you can get your cards turned in by the deadline and have postage for it to be returned 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 mail them with theirs, they 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.
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
~ Holiday Songs - This group has to do with Holiday songs, if it be Christmas songs or Hanukkah songs. Make the cards have to do with a song. *example - Silver Bells, can be ponies with silver bells or something to that theme. * Sign-ups for this group will end on December 17th. Cards will be due to me by Friday, January 6th. I will have them mailed back out by Monday, Monday 9th. You may sign up for as a many cards as you would like. Most people make between 3, 5 or 10.
~ Holiday Candy - This group has to do with your favorite Holiday candies. Have the candies incorporated with the ponies. * example - Ribbon candy can be decorated by the ponies or eaten by them or whatever you want. Sign-ups for this group will be December 17th. Cards will be due to me by Friday, January 6th. I will have them mailed back out by Monday, Monday 9th. You may sign up for as a many cards as you would like. Most people make between 3, 5 or 10.
~ Holiday Candy - This group has to do with your favorite Holiday candies. Have the candies incorporated with the ponies. * example - Ribbon candy can be decorated by the ponies or eaten by them or whatever you want. Sign-ups for this group will be December 17th. Cards will be due to me by Friday, January 6th. I will have them mailed back out by Monday, Monday 9th. You may sign up for as a many cards as you would like. Most people make between 3, 5 or 10.
When you sign up, please include any favorite ponies for personalization 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, please include a SASE with your cards or I will accept stamps or money for your postage. Knowing me, you will all get some extra cards. 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, otherwise LP9 is the best person to go to for answers.
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