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UK Handmade ATC Swap Group

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This group is for Artist Trading Card swaps within the UK. This is a great way to showcase your talents to other artists and crafters, its also another great form of inspiration for when you are having one of those artist block moments.

Members: 69
Latest Activity: Oct 26, 2012

Welcome to The UK Handmade ATC Swap Group

First of all what are Artist Trading Cards aka ATCs there is a wiki definition for it which is quite self explanatory but here is a video to explain it as well.

So with those explanations in place here are this group’s swaps rules:
. The cards will remain at the recognized size of 2 ½ by 3 ½.
. Once signed up to a swap you must send what is expected of you by the deadline given for the particular swap.
. Only two strikes allowed, anyone not sending cards when they have committed to a swap and are not able to give a satisfactory explanation to the swap's host, will not be allowed to take part in future swaps (two chances only).

There will be a main group swap once per month which will be themed according to a group poll.

Smaller swaps can also be arranged by group members as well.

The ATC is like a decorative business card so to speak, so remember to put your name and any contact details that you want to share (like an email address or website url, etc) on the back of your swap items.

I have created a flickr group, come and join to add your photos of your ATC creations.

Discussion Forum

October 2010 Swap Details 15 Replies

Its time for the October 2010 swap, the theme has been picked and it is:Teapots, interpret as you wish.If you would like to take part in September 2010 swap then please leave a comment here.Closing…Continue

Started by Creative Wishes. Last reply by Fat Chick Design Nov 9, 2010.

ATC Swap Theme suggestions 26 Replies

I'm still trying to figure out the poll app, so in the mean time how about we list theme ideas for future swaps. I suggest each of us post a theme, then I would put each suggestion on a separate…Continue

Tags: Cards, Trading, Artist, ATC

Started by Creative Wishes. Last reply by Creative Wishes Oct 7, 2010.

September 2010 Swap Details 10 Replies

Its time for the September 2010 swap, the theme has been picked and it is:Space, interpret as you wish.If you would like to take part in September 2010 swap then please leave a comment here.Closing…Continue

Started by Creative Wishes. Last reply by Victoria Belcher (giddystuff) Oct 6, 2010.

June 2010 Swap Details 10 Replies

First off sorry for being so very late with this posting.Its time for the June 2010 swap, the theme has been picked and it is:Dreams.If you would like to take part in June 2010 swap then please leave…Continue

Tags: Trading, Cards, ATC, Artist

Started by Creative Wishes. Last reply by Victoria Belcher (giddystuff) Jul 8, 2010.

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Comment by Ann Gething - busy bee workshop on October 5, 2012 at 14:31: Hi

If anyone wants any woodwork done let me know. I make wooden names to go on the wall along with wall art and toy boxes, have a look at www.busybeeworkshop.com

Thank

Ann busy bee workshop

Comment by Emma Louise Szostok on July 23, 2012 at 15:55: Heyy,

I'd also love to start swapping my atc's with people if possible i have a few made up already would just like to get them out there now with people willing to swap.

thanks !

Comment by Beth Bowkett on July 18, 2012 at 10:25: I would love to take part in any swaps, I have just started to make ATC's but I am already addicted ! xx

Comment by Marie Causey on May 27, 2012 at 18:45: count me in any swaps please

Comment by Marie Causey on May 27, 2012 at 18:43: where do I go or what do I do to start swapping ATC cards please

Comment by Pauline Danley-Cox on May 22, 2012 at 7:53: I'd like to participate in an ATC swap. If there is a budding group of people interested in a swap, then count me in.

Comment by Helen Free on April 28, 2012 at 9:46: I can see a link which says "Add a Discussion" so I am assuming that we use that to start a new thread for the on going swap. But is is going to be very boring if only 3 of us are doing it.

Comment by Gina Rahman on April 28, 2012 at 9:12: I think you just let it happen, so when we are ready to swap do we just say we are ready or do people want to show an image of what they are swapping, or do we want more of a surprise with what we might get.

Comment by Jennifer Kent on April 25, 2012 at 9:58: One-to-one sounds good and I am happy to go with what Helen suggested. I have no idea how to create the ongoing swap thread, but I'm sure one of you know!