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If you missed the deadline for March... keep an eye out for our next swap in April!
Breaking News...
We are extending the deadline to sign up for this! You have through Friday, March 20th to get in on the fun. Partly b/c I'm a crazy person for the next two days with a school play... but also because I want YOU to be able to join in!
Have you heard about ATC? Artist Trading Cards? If so, aren't they fun? If not, you are gonna love this!
So, here's what Wikipedia says about them (I know, my kids can't use it as a reference, but I can, hehe). "Artist trading cards (or ATCs) are miniature works of art about the same size as modern trading cards baseball cards or 2 1⁄2 by 3 1⁄2 inches (64 mm × 89 mm), small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves or sheets. Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or fiber. The cards are usually traded or exchanged"
And guess what? We are gonna start an ATC exchange right here at The Lilypad!
TLP ATC 001
Here's how it will work...
1. Anyone who wants to participate must sign up in this thread by FRIDAY, MARCH 20. I'll keep a running list at the bottom of this post.
2. You create ONE OR MORE cards. Easy, peasy! And you will make however many copies of that card as there are people who signed up. For example, if there are 8 folks or 18 folks, you will make that many cards.
3. Card Specs: Each card should be 2.5 in x 3.5 in (64 mm × 89 mm). You will be supplied a template when you purchase your postage that will allow you to fit 9 cards on one piece of cardstock. Awesome, right? (note: you don't have to use this, it's just an idea of size. And don't "resize to fit page"... just print as is).
This month the theme is ANYTHING GOES
. Depending on the interest, we will be doing this on a regular basis and will have themed swaps in the future! These cards can be all digital or you are welcome to add any mixed media techniques you want to them.
They can be ANY STYLE you want... mixed media/art journal, or clean and simple. It's up to you and your creativity!
Also, these are the size of a standard playing card, so if you want to start with those as your base and create them using hybrid techniques, that'd be super fun and awesome, too! Just a thought...
THE DEADLINE FOR CARD COMPLETION IS MARCH 31st.
4. Then you will get the cards to me. There will be two options for this.
Option 1. Print the cards yourself, cut them and send them to me via snail mail. I will PM you my address once you sign up, pay and let me know this is your option. This is prefered for U.S. folks. Feel free to use that address to send flowers or chocolates at any time.
Option 2. If you are international and do not want to ship your cards as this will take extra time and money, you can have your cardstock printed at MY LOCAL STAPLES, letting me know when you send it there. Then I'll pick them up and cut them out for you. I'll give you more details on WHERE and HOW to have them printed via PM once you sign up and let me know this is the option you are choosing. Just a note: these currently cost $2.02 per 8.5 x 11 in sheet of 110lb cardstock.
Again, they should ALL be on their way BEFORE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st.
5. On the back of each card please label them with your name, date, any title/message about the card, the label "TLP ATC 001" and credits. You can get really creative with this (check out Pinterest) or it can be plain... your choice. If you are having them printed via Staples, just PM me with this info once you let me know they have been printed and I'll label them for you.
If you desire to "create" a back digitally, just print one copy of the back for each copy of the front and they can be adhered together! You can also adjust the template to put the 2 parts together so they can be folded. Maybe I'll get a little tutorial on this...
6. Once I get everyone's cards in my hot little hands, I will divide them up and send them out to each of you! I will obviously need your address as well, so make sure I get that somehow. In the end and if everyone sends their cards to me, each participant will receive at least as many cards as you sent... all fun and different! EEK. HAPPY MAIL.
7. Fee: There is a small cost to cover purchasing the return envelope and postage. We honestly do not know exactly how much international shipping will be b/c it will depend on the volume/weight of cards, so these fees may be adjusted after the first month. For now, the cost is $3 if you live in the US and $5 if you are international. That's still less than the cost of a cup of Joe at Starbucks! You will not be added to the official list until you check out and pay. And that'll be easy, too... you can check out directly from the TLP store. *BE SURE TO CHECK THE DROP DOWN AND CHOOSE US OR INTERNATIONAL*
Here's your Postage Link.
This is gonna be totally worth it when you get to hold these fun cards and start collecting them! I cannot wait to see what everyone creates.
OH... that reminds me. DO.NOT.POST. your card either here or in the gallery until after they have been mailed out. I think it'll be super fun to be surprised! Once the swap is complete, you can post your own card in the gallery!
If you are still scratching your head, check out these products by Sissy Sparrows created specifically for ATC creations.
Also a quick search for Artist Trading Cards on Pinterest will yield all kinds of inspiration! Yep, I spent about an hour there just today. Sigh. LOL.
And finally, check out these fabulous cards created by Ona... they were done for a Pocket Journal, but you can get an idea what we are talking about...
Other stuff: Please use at least 75% TLP products (plus any mixed media items you want to use).
Remember, this is the 1st of a series of cards... you are gonna want them all.
I'm signing up and I can't wait to hold your creations in my hand!
*Note: please make sure I am clear that you are actually signing up (as opposed to just commenting about how coolio this idea is, hehe). Also, please let me know when you sign up if you will be printing your own (domestic) or sending to Staples (international option).
March Participants: (will finalize this list on March 21st so you will all know exactly the number)
1. JenEvang _RECEIVED
*2. Lindzee - RECEIVED
*3. SissySparrows_Jules - RECEIVED
*4. Karen - RECEIVED
*5. redplaid3 (Linda) - RECEIVED
*6. carilyne - RECEIVED
*7. scrapsandsass (Kimberlee) - RECEIVED
*8. mcurtt (Marilyn) - RECEIVED
*9. mollyscraps - RECEIVED
*10. KarenB - RECEIVED
*11. lmccandless (Laura) - RECEIVED
*12. petersbap (Barbara) - RECEIVED
*13. wvsandy (Sandy) - RECEIVED
*14. emileen - RECEIVED
If you missed the deadline for March... keep an eye out for our next swap in April!
Breaking News...
We are extending the deadline to sign up for this! You have through Friday, March 20th to get in on the fun. Partly b/c I'm a crazy person for the next two days with a school play... but also because I want YOU to be able to join in!
Have you heard about ATC? Artist Trading Cards? If so, aren't they fun? If not, you are gonna love this!
So, here's what Wikipedia says about them (I know, my kids can't use it as a reference, but I can, hehe). "Artist trading cards (or ATCs) are miniature works of art about the same size as modern trading cards baseball cards or 2 1⁄2 by 3 1⁄2 inches (64 mm × 89 mm), small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves or sheets. Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or fiber. The cards are usually traded or exchanged"
And guess what? We are gonna start an ATC exchange right here at The Lilypad!
TLP ATC 001
Here's how it will work...
1. Anyone who wants to participate must sign up in this thread by FRIDAY, MARCH 20. I'll keep a running list at the bottom of this post.
2. You create ONE OR MORE cards. Easy, peasy! And you will make however many copies of that card as there are people who signed up. For example, if there are 8 folks or 18 folks, you will make that many cards.
3. Card Specs: Each card should be 2.5 in x 3.5 in (64 mm × 89 mm). You will be supplied a template when you purchase your postage that will allow you to fit 9 cards on one piece of cardstock. Awesome, right? (note: you don't have to use this, it's just an idea of size. And don't "resize to fit page"... just print as is).
This month the theme is ANYTHING GOES
. Depending on the interest, we will be doing this on a regular basis and will have themed swaps in the future! These cards can be all digital or you are welcome to add any mixed media techniques you want to them. They can be ANY STYLE you want... mixed media/art journal, or clean and simple. It's up to you and your creativity!
Also, these are the size of a standard playing card, so if you want to start with those as your base and create them using hybrid techniques, that'd be super fun and awesome, too! Just a thought...
THE DEADLINE FOR CARD COMPLETION IS MARCH 31st.
4. Then you will get the cards to me. There will be two options for this.
Option 1. Print the cards yourself, cut them and send them to me via snail mail. I will PM you my address once you sign up, pay and let me know this is your option. This is prefered for U.S. folks. Feel free to use that address to send flowers or chocolates at any time.
Option 2. If you are international and do not want to ship your cards as this will take extra time and money, you can have your cardstock printed at MY LOCAL STAPLES, letting me know when you send it there. Then I'll pick them up and cut them out for you. I'll give you more details on WHERE and HOW to have them printed via PM once you sign up and let me know this is the option you are choosing. Just a note: these currently cost $2.02 per 8.5 x 11 in sheet of 110lb cardstock.
Again, they should ALL be on their way BEFORE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st.
5. On the back of each card please label them with your name, date, any title/message about the card, the label "TLP ATC 001" and credits. You can get really creative with this (check out Pinterest) or it can be plain... your choice. If you are having them printed via Staples, just PM me with this info once you let me know they have been printed and I'll label them for you.
If you desire to "create" a back digitally, just print one copy of the back for each copy of the front and they can be adhered together! You can also adjust the template to put the 2 parts together so they can be folded. Maybe I'll get a little tutorial on this...
6. Once I get everyone's cards in my hot little hands, I will divide them up and send them out to each of you! I will obviously need your address as well, so make sure I get that somehow. In the end and if everyone sends their cards to me, each participant will receive at least as many cards as you sent... all fun and different! EEK. HAPPY MAIL.
7. Fee: There is a small cost to cover purchasing the return envelope and postage. We honestly do not know exactly how much international shipping will be b/c it will depend on the volume/weight of cards, so these fees may be adjusted after the first month. For now, the cost is $3 if you live in the US and $5 if you are international. That's still less than the cost of a cup of Joe at Starbucks! You will not be added to the official list until you check out and pay. And that'll be easy, too... you can check out directly from the TLP store. *BE SURE TO CHECK THE DROP DOWN AND CHOOSE US OR INTERNATIONAL*
Here's your Postage Link.
This is gonna be totally worth it when you get to hold these fun cards and start collecting them! I cannot wait to see what everyone creates.
OH... that reminds me. DO.NOT.POST. your card either here or in the gallery until after they have been mailed out. I think it'll be super fun to be surprised! Once the swap is complete, you can post your own card in the gallery!
If you are still scratching your head, check out these products by Sissy Sparrows created specifically for ATC creations.
Also a quick search for Artist Trading Cards on Pinterest will yield all kinds of inspiration! Yep, I spent about an hour there just today. Sigh. LOL.
And finally, check out these fabulous cards created by Ona... they were done for a Pocket Journal, but you can get an idea what we are talking about...
Other stuff: Please use at least 75% TLP products (plus any mixed media items you want to use).
Remember, this is the 1st of a series of cards... you are gonna want them all.
I'm signing up and I can't wait to hold your creations in my hand!
*Note: please make sure I am clear that you are actually signing up (as opposed to just commenting about how coolio this idea is, hehe). Also, please let me know when you sign up if you will be printing your own (domestic) or sending to Staples (international option).
March Participants: (will finalize this list on March 21st so you will all know exactly the number)
1. JenEvang _RECEIVED
*2. Lindzee - RECEIVED
*3. SissySparrows_Jules - RECEIVED
*4. Karen - RECEIVED
*5. redplaid3 (Linda) - RECEIVED
*6. carilyne - RECEIVED
*7. scrapsandsass (Kimberlee) - RECEIVED
*8. mcurtt (Marilyn) - RECEIVED
*9. mollyscraps - RECEIVED
*10. KarenB - RECEIVED
*11. lmccandless (Laura) - RECEIVED
*12. petersbap (Barbara) - RECEIVED
*13. wvsandy (Sandy) - RECEIVED
*14. emileen - RECEIVED
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