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Big Giant ATC Swap of DOOM!

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Swap Coordinator:KatarinaNavane (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Art  Artist Trading Card (ATC) 
Number of people in swap:36
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:February 8, 2010
Date items must be sent by:March 19, 2010
Number of swap partners:20
Description:

It's been a long time since I've seen a really big ATC swap like this, and they are so very fun!
For this swap you will send one ATC apiece to each of your 20 partners. Yep, you heard me right, 20 partners.
Senders choice so you can set to work on your ATCs as soon as you sign up (or even beforehand, or use ones you've already made).
Even though this is for a lot of cards, they should still be high-quality! You have plenty of time here to spend time on each and every card you send out. No sticker-slapping!

I reeeally don't want any flakers in here because organizing 20 angels would be less than pleasant, so requirements will be strict. Rating of at least 4.93 and NO unexplained ones. That means if you have an unfair one, or one from a long time ago that you tried to make up but couldn't, and it isn't explained in your rating response (as it should be) you Must PM me the explanation or I will ban you. No exceptions.

Also, sorry, but no brand-new newbies. You must have completed at least 15 snailmail swaps, at least 3 of which must be ATCs. I will check.

Discussion

TeePeeMaiden 01/11/2010 #

Oh this sounds like it would be fun.

monireed 01/12/2010 #

Hi, Sounds great I love the idea of looking forward to 20 letters in the mail , is the 'Doom' bit a theme.............. or just completely open senders choice of theme? Thanks for organising this swap

KatarinaNavane 01/12/2010 #

Completely senders choice, the "doom" is merely an amusement on my part.

sisterbear321 01/12/2010 #

This is an AWESOME Idea for a swap... But I wonder if someone could host a kids version??? ... My 11 Yr old has made SO many ATCs she just has in her own album that she is wanting to swap- This would be perfect if there was a kids version too! (just a thought!) :)

KatarinaNavane 01/12/2010 #

I'm only 20 so I don't have any kids but if someone else wants to host a kids megaswap they're more than welcome to do so, if they think they could get enough interest.

samjowers 01/14/2010 #

Sisterbear321 , why don't YOU host a kids swap??? I know my 9 year old niece has the same need to ATC as you discribed!

doublesided 01/15/2010 #

Watching just now, but hopefully join up :D (love the doom!!)

LMM 01/18/2010 #

It's been AGES since there's been a good mega-swap! Thanks KN!

KatarinaNavane 01/18/2010 #

I know! I'd been waiting for one to come up for forever before giving up and deciding to host one myself.

aguasulis 01/20/2010 #

I have to do this simply because the title is SO hilarious! Plus - I'm addicted to ATCs, so this is like crack for me...LOL!

Paulsmuffy 01/23/2010 #

I love the idea but I'm a new-newbie and can't at this time. Please do one again later so I may join then. :) Thanks!

KatarinaNavane 01/24/2010 #

Whether or not I host another one, these sorts of swaps do come up every couple months, so keep your eyes open.

staceyb 02/ 2/2010 #

This sounds like a great swap. One question though, can they all be the same? I do a lot of block and screen printing which is perfect for multiples.

KatarinaNavane 02/ 3/2010 #

All media so yes printing is fine! I've done some silkscreening myself, some of my cards may be editions. I'd say it should be a closed edition, though, with the edition number on the back with the swap info.

Onaki 02/ 6/2010 #

That would be a nightmare to get all 20 swap partners international... I have such bad luck there. >_>;

KatarinaNavane 02/ 6/2010 #

So far that would be quite impossible as all but one participant is in the US.

dorsetdumpling 02/ 6/2010 #

Well I am about to join up so I am in Australia and yes, it will be all International for me :)

KatarinaNavane 02/ 6/2010 #

haha good point, but it'd be impossible for Onaki to get all international partners.

Onaki 02/ 7/2010 #

Lol, I know but that would be awful! And a lot of money to mail out! <3

I don't mind too much though... Most of my cards are done, woo hoo. Can't wait to get 20 cards in the mail back lol.

KiraKitty 02/ 8/2010 #

lol. i just wanna say i love the name of this swap.. i wouldnt have time to do 20 atcs but im just saying.. its an awesome name! haha

GenjiPomf 02/ 8/2010 #

Speaking of postage, I wanted to calculate what the cost would be in mailing 20 ATCs all within the same month.

20 ATCs mailed with $.64 postage (the max if its lumpy, which mine always are) = $12.80

That's a hefty amnt to spend, but considering that everyone else is, too, I think its an O-kay budget.

(Of course I'm basing it on USA pricing. International can range for $.90 to a dollar or more.)

Kiie 02/ 8/2010 #

Wow this is fun. I hope I'd collected enough FB. But anyway, hope everyone have fun :D

KatarinaNavane 02/ 9/2010 #

Went through everyone and we're ready to go!

GenjiPomf 02/ 9/2010 #

Weeeeeeee!

Onaki 02/ 9/2010 #

Wow, I only have one international! Le W00t! XD

dorsetdumpling 02/10/2010 #

@tTheCrayonGuru - International postage is $2.10 each from Aussie - but if 20 people enjoy an ATC from me and I get 20 in return (if!) then I consider that money well spent :)

KatarinaNavane 03/24/2010 #

@Gosney6 has let me know she is running late on this swap due to legitimate issues--please keep this in mind when rating.

hollychihuahua 03/25/2010 #

Oops! On at least some of my swaps I forgot to write the name of the swap. Please forgive me. No need to comment when you rate that I should have put the name of the swap. I intended to do it and ask for your forgiveness. However, I'm bothered by some people's comments that I should have included a greeting card, post card or some other type of card with my ATC. While that is a nice extra, it wasn't a requirement of this swap. I think it's unfair for raters to impose extra requirements that weren't a part of the swap.

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