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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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 Posted - May 01 2011 : 3:50:10 PM
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For all the new girls coming in, I thought this might be helpful so all will know about ATC's.
Artist Trading Cards (ATC) are small works of art. They are 2 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches long. You may use scrapbook paper and glue it onto a sturdy card board or card stock backing. You can also use regular playing cards as a backing.
Usually ATC's will have a theme and you create your work of art according to the theme. You may use whatever you choose to create your card, however, just sticking a sticker on the card and calling it an ATC is not the idea behind an ATC.
You can use brads, chipboard stickers, craft paper, scrapbook papers, paper doilies, ribbon, rhinestones, etc to decorate your card.
On the back you need to include your name, your user name for Mary Jane Farm, the date, the name of the swap, and the number of the card. Example: If you make 10, you would number them as, 1 of 10,2 of 10, etc.
Each swap will be different as to the number of cards you will make and the theme of the swap. The best way to know what ATC's are is to join a swap, make yours and receive the others.
We have seen that sending all the cards to one person and that person sorting them and mailing them back to each farmgirl, keeps the cost of postage way down. You will send 5 postage stamps to the person hosting if they choose to handle it that way. Just have fun....
Hope this helps.......Smiles
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Edited by - Beth Jones on Jul 30 2011 03:15:59 AM |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
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Posted - May 01 2011 : 4:46:31 PM
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I sent in my cards yesterday. However I did not know anything about the ATC's. I was unaware we could things to the cards other than stickers or cutouts. Also, I did not number my cards nor put name etc. on the back. Would it be okay for me to send new cards before the deadline time? I hope so.
Nancy
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2011 : 4:48:11 PM
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I sent in my cards yesterday. However I did not know anything about the ATC's. I was unaware we could things to the cards other than stickers or cutouts. Also, I did not number my cards nor put name etc. on the back. Would it be okay for me to send new cards before the deadline time? I hope so.
Nancy
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - May 02 2011 : 06:02:30 AM
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Hi Nancy, Sent you an email......Your cards are fine!!!
You can never be to kind! |
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
2305 Posts
Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
2305 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 5:07:17 PM
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Should all of the cards in the series be the same or different?
Holly
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
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Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 6:58:29 PM
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Thank you so much Beth for posting topic. I know when I first started doing ATCs Swaps it was a bit confusing until I received my first cards. The new Farm Girl's need not be intimidated. ATC swaps are fun and quite addictive!
I've included part of a post that Nini did with the St Patrick's Day Swap.
It basically says the same.
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Hi girls!
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!
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).
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.
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")
*You can also include your email address, if you want.
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!
Mail them out by the deadline, of course! 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.
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? :)
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - May 11 2011 : 04:56:11 AM
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Hop
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 5:21:25 PM
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hop, hop, hop
You can never be to kind! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2011 : 06:32:43 AM
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hop hop hop
You can never be to kind! |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 8:31:14 PM
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Thanks for posting this! I had been curious as to what kind of fun y'all were having!
Playing in the Sonshine
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2011 : 05:11:27 AM
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hop, hop, hip hop
You can never be to kind! |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2011 : 07:09:21 AM
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Thank you, thank you, thank you Beth not only did you take the time to email me a few days ago to explain to me what an ATC was but you even went further on here. I finally totally understand. Thank you again for your time to explain to us newbies....now I am getting so excited about doing one of these. I got to get all my stuff out of storage...been there since I moved...I have wanted to start crafting again and along came MJF...so here I go...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Jul 31 2011 : 10:18:37 AM
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Hugs to you Penny!! Welcome!!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 2:26:41 PM
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hop, hop, hop
You can never be to kind! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 8:59:03 PM
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hop, hop
You can never be to kind! |
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luckilady
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Jennifer
Loxahatchee
Fl
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 2:44:47 PM
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Thanks for all the information. I'm new and was a little timid to join but am now understanding it all and can't wait to sign up for one :)
~Jennifer
Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. ~ John Maxwell
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5072 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5072 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 4:09:46 PM
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| Thank you so much Beth! I printed all the Information out about ATC"S. I hate I missed the Halloween House, I love halloween, I have as many Halloweeen Decorations as Christmas! Mostly Vintage! Well, there is always next year! Meanwhile Im going to sign up for cookies! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 1:47:57 PM
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Hoppity, hop hop
You can never be to kind! |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13615 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1425 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1425 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 10:30:35 AM
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| Thanks for the info. I nevetr have done a atc. So this is very helpful. Hoping to jump in soon. |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 2:08:18 PM
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hop, hop, hop
You can never be to kind! |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 02:03:16 AM
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Bump :)
Blessings |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2012 : 3:26:48 PM
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Bump :)
Blessings |
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cranberryrose55
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
Jan
San Jose
California
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2012 : 8:13:13 PM
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The pictures ...included for each of the ATCs sent.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=49363
were beautiful works of art, but after you receive them, do you scrapbook them? Make a wall collage?
I am still a bit confused. I think we are supposed to just enjoy having them.
A servant is one who gets excited about making somebody else successful!
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 05:56:12 AM
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Hi Jan, sent you an email...smiles
You can never be to kind! |
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