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*Farmgirl Swap:  ATC Jams, anyone?  |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 09:38:56 AM
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Since the ATC swaps have been so popular, I thought maybe we could do some jams! I have done only a few in the past, but they were a lot of fun. I wanted to throw out the idea and see if there was enough interest first - if there is enough interest, I'll host some jams here on MJF.
-- If you are wondering exactly what an ATC is, Beth has already done a great job explaining here:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=50300
But what, exactly, is an ATC Jam, you ask? Well, jams are a three partner swap where in the end, all 3 gals ends up with the same ATC, but all have contributed to the outcome. Let me illustrate. Suzi starts by making three identical ATCs. She doesn't completely make them, maybe only doing a couple steps. Let's say Suzi puts a patterned paper on an ATC blank and places a border die cut along the bottom edge. She makes 3 exactly the same, adds her name, town, and contact info (address and/or email) to the back, then sends them all to Mary. Mary continues the artistic process by whatever means she sees fit. Maybe she paints or decoupages an image in the center of the ATC, and adds glitter highlights to the background. Whatever she does, she does the identical thing to each of the 3 ATCs, adds her info to the back, and then sends all three ATCs to Sally. Sally then completes each of the ATCs with her artistic input. Maybe she adds a ribbon bow to the top, a few rhinestones, etc. The exact artistic input at each step isn't important. What is important is that the finished ATCs are a cumulative artistic endeavor between all three gals, with each adding their own steps to the finished product. And, all three final ATCs are identical. As the third and last contributor, Sally would then add her info to the back and send one each to both Suzi and Mary, keeping the last one for herself. Each of the three gals then has an identical ATC, and all 3 have helped create the unique piece of art!
So, anyone interested in doing an ATC jam or two? Obviously, partners would be in groups of three. Also, I would say that once you receive your ATC jams, you should complete your step and mail them out within 10 days, to keep things flowing.
If I see enough interest, I will post another "official" thread for sign-ups.
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 - Jun 05 2011 : 09:47:35 AM
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This is SO neat, Catherine! I'm game! Thank you! Emailing you now... Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 11:11:54 AM
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i really like this idea. 3 would be easy to handle. kind of like round robin quilts.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 2:43:50 PM
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Never heard of this before. I would be interested. I'll keep my eyes open for the post.
Have a good day!
Michelle & Ashley
Farmgirls #760
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 7:41:39 PM
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Catherine,
This sure sounds different and fun!
I will send you an e-mail with all my
information.
Farmgirl hugs and wheelbarrows full
of blessings!
Deborah
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AmberNWichita
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Amber
Wichita
Kansas
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 1:38:40 PM
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I'm in, sounds awesome!
I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he cannot have a chicken in his pot every Sunday.
Henry IV |
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Flea Market Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Kathy
Galt
CA
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 2:30:52 PM
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Catherine this sounds so great count me in. OMG I can't wait.
Craft On Sisters :) |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 6:05:00 PM
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Yippee! I am so glad to see you gals interested. I need to get off this computer and rest just a bit - I think i overdid it in the heat today. But tomorrow I will post an official signup thread. Some of you are so enthusiast you already sent me info so I will reiterate then who's signed up so far. This will be fun!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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foreverbooks
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Carole
Tombstone
AZ
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 07:56:15 AM
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Catherine, sounds interesting. Please include me.
Carole
Carole
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 9:37:12 PM
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OK, so I started a new thread for the official signups....so going forward, look there for official swap info! And thank you for all the enthusiasm, we are going to have fun with this!!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2011 : 11:13:49 AM
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This sounds so great! I love ATC swaps and being able to add to the creativity of others sounds like such fun! Sorry I missed this Jam Swap. Please somebody give me a shout-out the next time you do a jam. I'm not on e-mail everyday and maybe on MJF once to twice a week.
Blessings,
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