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*Farmgirl Swap:  St. Patrick's Day ATC Swap CLOSED!  |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 10:33:07 AM
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PLEASE NOTE:
ST. PATRICK'S DAY ATC SWAP
IS
NOW CLOSED
EMAIL WITH CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO PARTICIPANTS BY MARCH 3RD.
THANK YOU!!!
Hi girls!
Please officially sign up here for the St. Patrick's Day ATC Swap, and then send me an email with your contact information! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Sign-ups will end on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 12:00 PM EST, I'll email the list of participants to you by March 3rd so we can try to get our ATCs mailed out by March 9th - hopefully to arrive in time for St. Patrick's Day! 'Sound good?
I know it's a wee bit less time than we're used to, but we can do it -with a Little Luck O' The Irish! ;)
I hope everyone who has been on the fence with our other ATC swaps will join us for this round, too! You will be thrilled! My farmgirl ATCs are my most treasured collection, and I'm sure they will quickly become yours as well! :) I just can't WAIT to get started! I've already got a picture in my head of mine!!! LOL!
Erin go bragh!
- Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
Edited by - Ninibini on Feb 27 2011 12:43:42 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13615 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13615 Posts |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 11:27:49 AM
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I'm in again.....Sounds like fun again!! Smiles
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 11:36:31 AM
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I absolutely love my collection of ATC's! DH and I sat down last evening to look at them all again. sign me up!
If you can't feed one hundred people, then just feed one. -Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 12:01:33 PM
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I would like to be included please.
thankyou
Jill Lillian |
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HookAngel
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Bren
CA
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 12:59:01 PM
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 2:49:43 PM
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Please include us. Am emailing you.
Have a good day!
Michelle & Ashley
Farmgirls #760
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 3:35:57 PM
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Ninibini,
I sent you an e-mail with my info. Please include me in the
St. Patty's ATC's. Like my farm sisters, I too really enjoy looking
at all of the beautiful art work.
Thanks,
Deborah
"Buzzn Bee"
Farmgirl Sister #1185 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 8:37:25 PM
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Hi girls!
I'm just getting around to my emails now and will confirm that I've received your information very soon. Before I get to that, however, I've had an inquiry as to how the ATC swap works, and about ATC's (Artist Trading Cards) themselves, so I thought I'd better post here to clarify!
Okay - it's really simple. Basically, each participant makes an ATC for each person who signed up (so if 12 girls sign up, you'll make 12 cards - one for yourself and one for each of the other 11 girls). Then, in this swap, at least, you will mail the cards directly to each person, and each person will send one of their creations to you! As I mentioned in my first post, I'll email everyone the list of participants on March 3rd, and then everyone should have theirs in the mail by the deadline so that they will arrive at their destinations by St. Patrick's Day!
Now - for the ATC's themselves... Very easy - and a LOT of fun!
ATC cards measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches in size, and usually their "base" is made out of cardstock or old playing cards. There are even ATC templates available at some craft stores or online, if you want to use those. One of the girls has even used clear acetate in the past - it was BEAUTIFUL!!! Very different! Basically, though, the cards are similar in size to baseball cards we used to collect as kids (or, as in MY geeky youth - Donny Osmond cards! LOL!).
You will design your own Artist Trading Card however you like in the theme given - so for this swap, you'll create an ATC in a St. Patrick's Day theme. How you decorate your cards is completely up to you... you can use whatever you want - paint, markers, ink, fabric, decorative papers, lace, pictures, buttons, ribbon, fibers - anything really; these are just some suggestions. And your ATCs should be the same for each girl so we all have the same unique collection at the end of the swap! If you visit any of the past MJF ATC posts, you'll get a good idea of what some girls have done in the past. The main thing is that it's YOUR design and an expression of YOUR inner artist! :) Just have fun, let your imagination run wild and be creative! :)
On the back of the card, you'll write down the following information:
The title of your card (for example, it might be, "Erin Go Bragh," or "Luck O' the Irish" or whatever your card makes you think of - that's your title!)
The name of the ATC swap (i.e. "Farmgirl St. Patrick's Day ATC Swap.")
The month and date of the swap (March 2011)
Your REAL name
Your city and state
Your farmgirl name/MJF screen name
Your farmgirl number, if applicable
The number of the card your signing out of how many you made (for example, "#3 of 13" or "3/13")
And you can also include your email address, if you want. I always forget to do that, though! :)
Some of the girls even have special ATC rubber stamps they use on the back of their cards and then just fill in the information!
There's no real "rule" about how to mail them out - except by the deadline, of course! ;) You can just stick them in their respective envelopes and send them off, if you want! But I would caution you that it's always a good idea to at least wrap your ATC in a little bit of tissue paper so it's edges won't cut the envelope and fall out in the mail. Also, it's a good idea to use tissue if you're using any type of 3-D embellishment on your card to "pad" it, so to speak, so that the embellshments won't poke through the envelope and your beautiful ATC artwork won't be damaged. A lot of times the girls have sent them in holiday greeting cards or wrapped up in little notes, too. It's just a really sweet personal touch that I'm sure everyone enjoys (I, personally, save everything!), but it's not necessary. You do what you want! :)
I hope that helps clarify how it works a little better for everyone! I really hope, too, that you'll join in the fun. You will be amazed at all of the beautiful ATCs you'll receive. Some of us are just beginners, but those ATCs are just as beautiful and special and treasured as those that come from some of our more seasoned artists (and I DO mean ARTISTS!)... The main thing, though, is that they're made from our farmgirl hearts... now how can you go wrong with that? :)
Please don't hesitate to ask any more questions you may have! I'm happy to share - that's what I'm here for! And girls - if I've missed anything, please do "fill in my blanks" and add your thoughts and suggestions!
Hugs -
Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
Edited by - Ninibini on Feb 10 2011 9:24:46 PM |
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 9:17:04 PM
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Thank you Nini for telling us what this is. I have wondered for a while what ATC meant!
Ginny
Farmgirl #2343
Life is Beautiful with Bunnies
www.thedewhopinn.com |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 9:21:25 PM
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Okay - I have received sign-up emails and contact information from:
CJ, "ceejay48"
Beth, "Beth Jones"
Star, "star-schipp"
Jill, "jill skane"
Bren, "Hook Angel"
Michelle & Ashley, "Futters"
Deborah, "buzzn bee"
With me, that's already seven so far! YES!!!!
CJ & Star - I do have your contact information here as well, so we're good!
'Can't wait to see who else will be joining us this time!
Thanks again so very much!
Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 9:22:28 PM
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Oh! You're welcome, Ginny! I hope you'll join us!!! :) - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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foreverbooks
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Carole
Tombstone
AZ
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 12:30:32 PM
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Nini --
Please sign me up. I'll send you my information.
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 2:14:18 PM
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Put me on your list! I will email.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 4:03:52 PM
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Hi Carole & Linda! YAY! SO glad you're both joining us!
Carole - I sent you a reply email, but it wouldn't go through... Not sure why. I'll try re-sending later tonight or tomorrow!
- Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 06:34:25 AM
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Ninibini,
Count me in for the St. Patricks ATC Swap.
Farmgirl Hugs Friend!
Deborah
Buzzn Bee |
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 06:41:11 AM
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NINI,
I am crazy for sure. I forgot that I had already contacted you.
Take care, I am off to go eat nuts with the squirrels. LOL!
My husband called me squirrely. LOL!
Love ya,
Deborah
Buzzn Bee |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 09:00:19 AM
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LOL! No! That's okay, Deborah! I just opened your email and thought I had lost MY mind! LOL! Too funny! :) Hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13615 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13615 Posts |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 10:07:56 AM
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Nini, I want to play too! I'm a little afraid of this, I'll have to tell you, but I really want to try :)!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 10:14:06 AM
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Don't you be afraid, Ruth! You are going to have fun and your ATCs will be beautiful! Anything coming from a farmgirl heart is beautiful!!! I'm so excited you'll be joining us! YAY!!!! Hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 10:16:30 AM
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Oh! Sorry CJ! Actually, so far our list is up to 11!! And we've still got plenty of time to add more! YAY!!! I'll update the list soon - just wanted to see who joins over the weekend, first! :) Hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 4:00:07 PM
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If you still have room I would like to join this as well :)
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 10:19:55 PM
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Hi Catherine! OF COURSE! We'd LOVE for you to join us! Please send me your contact information! Yay!
Laura - got your email, too! So glad you're bothing joining in the fun!
Yay! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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OneHippieChick
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Susan
Huntsville
AL
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2011 : 12:54:07 AM
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I would love to do this, but I have to sit this one out because we are packing to move! Will probably jump in on the next one though!
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Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2011 : 9:08:50 PM
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Awww! Susan! We'll catch you next time around! :) Have a safe and happy move! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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St. Patrick's Day ATC Swap CLOSED!
