Simple Spirograph ATC

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Swap Coordinator:	EsmeAna (contact)
Swap categories:	Art Artist Trading Card (ATC) Drawing
Number of people in swap:	7
Location:	International
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:	4.98
Last day to signup/drop:	July 25, 2012
Date items must be sent by:	August 8, 2012
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
Anyone else remember Spirograph? I recently found a set in my local charity shop and it brought back memories of my childhood so I thought I would create a Spirograph Swap! If you dont know what Spirograph is Click here Simple sets are available on eBay. I have seen some that aren't made by Parker but basically do the same same thing and are only Â£2. For this swap, create two (2) Spirograph ATC's for your partner. Simple as that. They can be any colour, any design, as long as they fit the standard 2.5" x 3.5" ATC. No Flakers! However, I will angel if necessary! Here is a video of the non-branded Spirograph. It basically does the same thing as the branded one! I have put the send by date some way away so get creating now!

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yomousey 07/11/2012 #

OK now I have to go find one. I don't have a car so it's difficult for me to get to the nearest Walmart or Michaels but if I can find one I will definitely join. At the very least I will be on the lookout and get one to use in the future. Neat idea, thanks for hosting!

EsmeAna 07/11/2012 #

@yomousey Have a look online for a cheap version of it. Or thrift shops. You never know, someone might have got rid of one! I hope you find one so you can join x

Mantia 07/11/2012 #

I found some mini ones in the party favor aisle that are the perfect size for ATCs.

Muses76 07/12/2012 #

The ones that I have are too big for an ATC but I will look at a party store or back at Michaels. The one I got was from Barnes and Noble. Too big. You stole my idea by the way. lol. I was going to do this but since mine was too big I figured it would be difficult for people to do. Let me look around some. :)

EsmeAna 07/12/2012 #

@Muses76 Sorry :( I was also thinking about doing a spirograph card swap... If people are having a tough time with finding a spirograph/ cheap knock off version, then I would be happy to also host a card swap.

Muses76 07/12/2012 #

I think its a great idea! I ended up using what I had, it fit in as long as I didn't use the very outside circles. I have a suggestion though. The pens that came with mine frankly sucked. They were making the pattern skip and uneven, etc. So, I tried out a very fine tip sharpie marker and it worked GREAT!!!! Any fine tip marker works and gives you lots of color options. Just a thought. :)

Jobeg 07/23/2012 #

So, we just put one spirograph design in the middle of an ATC sized cardstock.....Is that it? I dont really know how to make an ATC. :(

CarlaDMG 07/24/2012 #

@Jobeg -- An ATC is basically a small-scale creative endeavour, a miniature greeting card, a tiny artwork. Surf around and you'll find LOTS of examples of ATCs. Here's just one girl's opinion: I think you'll want to do more than simply put a spirograph design in the middle of 2.5"x3.5" piece of paper; that sounds sort of like sticker-slapping. Create something that, if you were on the receiving end, you'd be pleased as punch to receive in your mailbox. â˜º

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