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edlund33 |
Posted - Feb 19 2019 : 10:11:11 AM
Good Morning! Here are your ATC Swap partners. We have an even number of participants this month so you will mail to and receive from the same Farmgirl this month. Don't forget to post pics on this thread when you receive your ATC cards!
Dirtduchess - churunga
Treelady - darlenelovesart
Hummingbirdjoy - edlund33
LovinRchickens - TexasGran
Welcome to the Farmgirls ATC Swap!
Spring is right around the corner and March 12th is "National Plant a Flower Day" so for the month of March 2019 lets have an ATC swap with the theme "SPRING FLOWERS". Make one ATC card for your partner using any colors or mediums that you wish. Be creative, try something new, and most of all have fun! Of course if this theme doesn't suit you feel free to create something that you like instead.
CLOSED - Partners have been posted! Signups are open thru March 6th. Partners will be posted on March 7th. Mail out deadline will be March 23rd.
If you have any fun ideas or suggestions for swaps or themes please share so we can keep this swap fresh and exciting for all to enjoy.
For those who are new to ATC Cards here is what it's all about:
Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized "swap" events, either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5" x 3.5". Artist Trading Cards are the same format as modern trading cards (hockey cards or baseball cards). They are self-made unique works or small series, signed and dated on the reverse by the artist/producer, exchanged and collected by the people who participate in the collaborative performance.
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are a conceptual art project initiated by the Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann. He called it a Collaborative Cultural Performance. In 1997 he created 1200 cards by hand as part of an exhibit. On the last day, he invited others to create their own cards and trade with him during the closing reception. The movement took off, and today, there are ATC swaps in almost every major city around the world as well as right here on Mary Janes Farm!
You can make ATCs with many different media including paper, fabric, felt, metal, wood, clay, paint, stamps, embellishments and more. There are tons of ideas and inspiration available online if you google ATC or Artist Trading Cards.
Happy creating Farmgirls! Thanks for joining this swap!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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suny58 |
Posted - Apr 02 2019 : 10:27:37 AM Beautiful cards everyone! Miss you all but keep up that amazing talented work!!!
Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 30 2019 : 1:29:26 PM That is so pretty Marilyn! Kelly take care!
Blessings Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017 |
TexasGran |
Posted - Mar 30 2019 : 12:39:43 PM Thanks Kelly. I like flowers too. Blue bonnets and Indian paintbrushes are now in bloom.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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lovinRchickens |
Posted - Mar 30 2019 : 09:01:05 AM Marilyn So sorry I am so late posting this. I love my ATC, thank you so much. Life is rough and the flowers lift my spirits.
Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019 Blessings ~Kelly~ |
darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 08:03:36 AM
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This is so pretty , I love all the different flowers on this ATC, loveSpring! Thanks Julie for the Godiva chocolates day rhinestone butterfly sticker, and paper and tea, Happy Spring to you and that your Spring comes soon! Thanks for the swap! Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017 |
Dirtduchess |
Posted - Mar 25 2019 : 09:45:57 AM Marie, Thank you for the pretty ATC. Loved the dark chocolate. Can't wait to try the teas. I have never had a dishcloth like this one. Guess that means I have to do dishes. Lol The origami star is so pretty. Wish I knew how to do that. Thanks again. Have a good week. Hugs,
Patsy Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
edlund33 |
Posted - Mar 21 2019 : 09:26:46 AM
Here are the gorgeous ATC cards and some other goodies Linda sent me. She made two cards, one of which folds up and is really unique! I received this well over a week ago and have been enjoying them all this time while I was up to my ears with running an auction for my Rotary club. That's finally over with so I have my life back now
I just love the ATCs all of you other ladies have received. Thanks for joining the swap and having fun with all of us! I will be posting the April swap today so hope to see you again soon.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
edlund33 |
Posted - Mar 21 2019 : 09:17:35 AM
I'm so glad you liked the ATC that I made for you Linda. Here is the photo I promised to share for you! It was fun to make and I'm looking forward to using more of my painting doodles in my papercrafting projects.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Mar 20 2019 : 11:52:23 AM Love all the Spring ATC's everyone has made so far. I see "Spring" written all over them with all the pretty flowers.
I tried something different this time and made an "easel ATC". It stands up and stays in place with a flower embellishment on the flat part in front.
Still admiring the beautiful Norwegian tole painting ATC Marilyn made me. It is so pretty.
Farm girl Sister #7074 What I make with my hands, I give with my heart ....
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darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 20 2019 : 07:44:36 AM You can wear this one Julie! Look on the back! It was fun to make I am glad you liked it.
Hugs Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017 |
treelady |
Posted - Mar 20 2019 : 06:28:50 AM Thank You Darlene for the pretty ATC and fun tucks. Yours is going in the mail hopefully today if I make it to town.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 19 2019 : 10:43:47 PM They are sweet,such pretty flowers on both Patsy and Kelly .
They are great.
Hugs Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017 |
TexasGran |
Posted - Mar 19 2019 : 9:03:24 PM
Kelly was my swap partner. Aren't her ATCs so cute! I love them. Thank you Kelly.
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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churunga |
Posted - Mar 19 2019 : 12:55:51 PM I have received the ATC from Patsy.
I also received chocolate, some thin washi tape and blank cards.
Thank you so much Patsy. Yours is on the way.
Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 12 2019 : 5:14:18 PM I am glad to hear that, I have yours started Thanks Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017 |
hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Mar 12 2019 : 12:16:42 PM I received the most beautiful ATC from Marilyn yesterday. It has a Norwegian tole painted flower on it. So delicate looking and sweet trim around the edges and the words "For joy plant flowers"...I sure agree with that Marilyn, I love gardening. It's just beautiful and I asked her to post a picture of it for me since I'm not able to. Thanks so much Marilyn and I'm glad I was your partner for this month. She also made a darling matching notecard in blue tole painting.
Went into the po box yesterday and by late afternoon and evening we were having a very strong wind and rain storm and lost power for several hours so no computer either. Right now it seems to be hail mixed with rain. Crazy weather this month of March.
Farm girl Sister #7074 What I make with my hands, I give with my heart ....
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treelady |
Posted - Mar 11 2019 : 1:17:51 PM HI Darlene, Just starting to work on yours.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 11 2019 : 11:44:10 AM Hi Julie, I will get your ATCSoon to you!,
Hugs Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017 |
churunga |
Posted - Mar 11 2019 : 11:43:36 AM Whoa! I better get going. Lowell is being anxious. I'm just waiting for him to leave.
Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
Dirtduchess |
Posted - Mar 11 2019 : 11:24:48 AM Marie, Mailing your ATC today. We were partners for another swap in April 2015.
Patsy Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 09 2019 : 6:15:03 PM I am working on it.
Hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017 |
hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Mar 09 2019 : 12:43:23 PM I know what you mean about the tutorial videos Marilyn. I've watched some really fun ones and it's such an easy way to learn new techniques and it's free, doesn't get better than that. The hardest part of making this month's "spring flowers" theme was narrowing it down, as there were so many possibilities. Can't wait to see everyone's inspiring creations!
Farm girl Sister #7074 What I make with my hands, I give with my heart ....
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edlund33 |
Posted - Feb 28 2019 : 10:24:42 AM Welcome Marilyn!
I hope everyone is having lots of fun creating their Spring flower ATC's! I recently bought a Bluprint subscription (formerly Craftsy) in an effort to learn shuttle tatting.......but I have since gotten DISTRACTED by all kinds of other inspiring art videos. One idea popped up for some creative ways of upcycling old journal pages. It inspired me to get creative with the pages of "good" doodles from my painting practice notebooks. I also learned some new techniques for gluing down trim so this month's ATC has been a super fun creation! Now...back to the tatting video
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
TexasGran |
Posted - Feb 26 2019 : 8:36:42 PM Sign me up! P!ease!!!
TexasGran #6389 Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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edlund33 |
Posted - Feb 23 2019 : 8:52:09 PM Welcome Marie!
Good luck with your new idea Darlene. I'm sure it will work out just fine! I haven't even started thinking about mine yet so I guess I should get on the ball pretty soon!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |