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ATC Background Papers Swap - INTERNATIONAL

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Swap Coordinator:sarachung (contact)
Swap categories: Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Ephemera  Craft Supplies 
Number of people in swap:30
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.90 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:July 10, 2011
Date items must be sent by:July 19, 2011
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hello! If you love to make ATC’s, or any other paper crafts that use small bits of paper, I have just the swap for you. For this swap you will send 1 partner 25 pieces of interesting paper cut to ATC size (2.5” x 3.5”) that could be used as backgrounds for an ATC. This is not a swap for “ATC blanks” or the sturdy backs for ATC’s, but rather for interesting bits of paper that could be adhered to a sturdy back, and serve as the background. I am not sure if this swap has been done before (probably!), but if you have done this before and would like “credit” for the idea, please let me know!

Examples of the types of papers that could be sent (this list is not all inclusive!) or places to get papers from:

•Washi (rice) paper

•Origami paper

•Dictionary, Other Reference Books

•Maps, Insides of Security Envelopes

•Old Library or Bingo Cards, Old Ledgers

•Stationary, Note Cards

•Architectural drawings, blue prints, floor plans, etc.

•Vintage Children’s Books

•Other Old Books, letters, etc.

•Papers written in another language

•Patterned scrapbooking paper

•Handmade paper

•Sheet Music

•Paper that has been sewn or embroidered by you

•Paper that has been rubber stamped by you

•Paper that has been heat embossed or dry embossed by you

•Paper that has been decorated by you using any medium!

Please DO NOT SEND: plain or solid colored cardstock, regular notebook paper, ads or newspaper clippings (unless they are in a different language, really old or somehow else interesting), and any paper that is in bad shape (i.e. badly wrinkled, torn, dirty, etc.) Also, please do not send digital images printed onto copy paper using an inkjet printer.

Here are the requirements to give your partner a 5 rating:

•25 DIFFERENT pieces of paper (all different – no repeats)

•Paper must be cut to 2.5” x 3.5” (please cut accurately)

•No plain or solid paper (or anything else listed under DO NOT SEND)

•Sent by the swap deadline

This swap is SENDER'S CHOICE, although it is always nice to read your partners profile first. Please send your stack of papers in some type of plastic baggie or plastic wrap, to protect them from moisture/humidity. A note with the swap name and your user name makes rating easier too!

This swap is open to all swappers with a rating of 4.9 or above (NEWBIES WELCOME!) – no recent 1’s or 3’s. I will check profiles before assigning partners, and will angel if necessary.

UPDATE: Due to the numerous requests received, there is now also an USA ONLY version of this swap as well.

A note about me: This is my first swap that I am hosting, and am really excited about it! If there is something different that I could/should be doing, or some detail I have missed, please let me know.

Happy Swapping!

Discussion

mulletwing 06/25/2011 #

Could you host a USA one? :D

bluecrayons 06/25/2011 #

just a FYI if canada people join there whole state mail is shut down.

mead2006 06/28/2011 #

now canada mail is back running YAY !!!!

lttleetoile 07/ 8/2011 #

I'm really excited to be a part of this!

Kessie 07/ 9/2011 #

Just a thought - if my partner doesn't want the hassle of cutting all their papers to exactly the right size and shape, I personally don't mind having them untrimmed, as I use recycled card from cereal packets and and usually wrap the paper over the edges to provide a neat finish... But if you have already cut them to exactly the right size then that is fine too!

adrianaclara 07/10/2011 #

Would love to join, but I wont have time enough to select papers and trim and send by July 18th. I hope I can join this sometime in the future.

Kessie 07/11/2011 #

Actually, yes it is a very short turn-around time...

sarachung 07/11/2011 #

@ adrianaclara and @ Kessie -- Please remember that this swap is "Sender's Choice", that means that you could have started the selection/cutting process at any time for this swap. And here is a hint: I can cut 25 pieces of paper down to ATC size in under 15 minutes using a paper trimmer. Although I feel 1 week is more than sufficient, I did add on one extra day ... hopefully this will help you out! Happy Swapping!

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