USA Beginner's ATC Swap #1

HELLO SWAPPERS!! This is a note to let the newbies know why they don't have partners yet. I can assign partners at midnight (SB time), the morning of the 11th, BUT there are 40+ swappers in here for me to vet. That will take some time. I hope to have the partners assigned by Tuesday evening. Thanks!

As requested in the PFs, here is a beginner's ATC swap! We are going to do 2 partners for twice as much practice.

The only constant rules for Artist Trading Cards are that they are 2.5" x 3.5" (positioned either portrait or landscape) and have a sturdy backing. ATC "blanks" can be purchased and come in many types, for watercolor, drawing, etc. Or you can cut your own but make sure the are cut well with 90 degree corners and to the right size. ATCs are also traded, swapped, gifted but never sold.

You are the Artist for this card, so express yourself on it. Many of us consider ourselves more crafters than artists, and that is fine. There is no theme or technique required for this ATC swap.

The only other thing usually prohibited in ATC swaps is "sticker slapping". This is when you take a piece of scrapbook paper and put a sticker or two on it, and call it done. That's not an acceptable ATC. Stretch yourself! Try layers of paper, punchies, diecuts, paint, inking, brads, ephemera, borders, stitching, textures, stamping, embossing, etc, etc.

To recap:

• 1 ATC to each of 2 partners (2 ATCs total)
• Sturdy and the right size
• No sticker slapping
• Try to use a few techniques, but ultimately sender's choice (which means you can make these ahead of time)
• Write "Swap-Bot", your username, and the name of the swap on the back. Optionally, date and title the ATC, and provide contact info such as an email address.

I will manually screen for poor ratings, late swaps on profiles, and problem swappers. Newbies happily welcomed with a filled out profile. I will angel or arrange angels in the case of flakers. Post questions below or PM me!