Scavenger Hunt AND ATC swap

Hi, Could you please explain this a little better....are we to collect the items to send our partner or do we make an ATC with the items, then send to partner? Thanks, Janet

I've changed the way the swap reads a bit. You will have six items in the envelope you mail. The five items from the list, and the ATC. :o) No problem.

this sounds like a lot of fun!

This is my first time, can I participate? (I'm in Mexico)

Yep. :o) It's open to those outside the USA.

I just found out about swap-bot yesterday and I'm so happy because I love ATC's, the idea for this swap is really interesting, I can't wait!

I am still a bit confused about what exactly you want... should we make an ATC with the scavenger hunt items, or just send any ATC from our own collection? I have no question about the items for the scavenger hunt, I have done those kinds of swaps often! susi

Nope. You don't make an atc with the items. You put the items in an envelope, with the ATC that you've made, and you mail it. When you mail your envelope, it should have

1. Something round.
2. A random photo.
3. A feather.
4. The letter Z.
5. Something of an 'office supply' nature.

AND an ATC that you've made for your partner. So there will be six separate items in the envelope.

I hope this helps?

This would be my fist time ever doing this. and it sounds like a lot of fun! but i dont know what an ATC is..?

Hi nimzay.

ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. There are many different styles and mediums, so I'll give you some links to look at. The most important things to remember is that the size has to be 3.5"x2.5" and they should be sturdy enough to hold up.

http://www.cedarseed.com/air/atc.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/48689/howtomakeandshareartisttrading.html

If you want more websites to look at, go to google.com and type in ATC or ATC and art. Hope this helps. :o)

thanks for the helpfull links! Im in love with them, I want to start making and collecting ATCs now.

but i think i will have to drop from this swap. im suddenly not going to be home during the time of the swap.. But I will definatly join in for the next one!

have fun everyone!

Ok I've got my package all ready to send, it was fun! I can't wait to swap!

ok, I got it now.... any ATC I've made, plus the 5 scavenger items...easy peasey, punkin squeasy....lol, my kinder kids love when I say that! susi

My package will be on its way to Italy first thing in the morning! Enjoy Giovanna!

~Cami

Hi, Still confused---------can the ATC be our choice or do we also make the ATC with the items as well as send the items separately??? I just am not sure what you want us to do with the ATC part. Thanks, Janet

You can do whatever you wish with the ATC so long as you mail an ATC and the items I mentioned in 1-5 in the list. Thus, your envelope will have an ATC, something round (like a coin), a photo of something (like a tree, a cat, whatever), something purple (like a feather from a boa), and something with the letter Z in it/on it (like a clipping from a magazine) and something of an office supply nature (like a paperclip or an eraser). So, five scavenger hunt items and the ATC that you will make. That better?

Craftynatty, yes much better thanks....Janet

My package went out this morning. I thought this was a fun swap.

Boo

I'm trying to see who my partner is, but nothing is happening when I click on the link. Probably a swap bot error. As soon as I get my partner, I'll send my pkf out. susi

I got my partners name, it was hiding under the swap bot window. so I'll have my package in the mail tomorrow! susi I sent extras, hopefully that's ok!

My package was mailed out to kathie gray aka littledragon today! Enjoy

Alisha

Hi Boo, look out for your package in about a week as it's on it's way to you, enjoy. This swap has been fun, thanks

My package went into the mail yesterday. :)

Mine went on 7th to Susi so should arrive soon:)

This is my first swap and what a fun idea. I never made an atc before, but now I know why they are so popular. It's great to finish a craft in 15 minutes! That never happens to me. Cami's package will be in the mail tomorrow.

Jean Keller. Received your wonderful package today....Thank you. The butterfly picture is awesome. Janet

Boo, received your swap today. Great items. Thanks, it was a fun swap.

Sent mine today... hope it doesn't get lost :) I am sooo nervous, he he

Mary O, Received your package today. Thank you so much not sure if I like the vinatage picture or your ATC best. The rest was pure fun too!!! And your letter was an added bonus thank you for sharing your time with me I consider that a wonderfu; gift.

Blessings

I've received my envelope today, from Camille ^_^ Ty! Funny :) (creative atc!)

(hope my partner will get her envelope soon)

Glad you got it!

~Camille

TinaB I just received my envelope. Your atc just took my breath away! It is so beutiful. Thank you so much for sharing a piece of your wonderful gift with me. Terry

Alisha, thanks so much for the package, it arrived safely today :)

This was a really fun swap, any chance of another some like it?

Kathleen,

My Package came today. What Fun!!!

I received some very cool things. I got a metal edge tag made from Handmade Paper.

I haven't seen anything like it around here.

Thanks so much.

Boo in USA

Craftynatty,

Thanks for hosting this swap. I've done a lot of swaps & this was the most fun I've had with one in a while.

It was fun to hunt for things & to see the cool stuff others could come up with.

Thanks again,

Boo

Kathleen,

I tried to email you directly but your mail was returned to me. Would you email me, please. I guess I couldn't read your email addy.

Thanks,

Boo

January 1, 2007

Thanks to all who participated. I've sent an email out with links to the upcoming second and third incarnation and a few follow up emails.

If you have any comments or tips or suggestions of any nature - even things you felt weren't right - but don't want to post them here, please email me.

Happy New Year, everyone.

Natalie

I got my scavenger hunt from natalie! Thanks, what fun.

alisha

Laura, I got the scavenger hunt envelope today. I loved everything you sent and the atc is great. The random photo is now a favorite of mine. Thanks so much

Cindi! I was really nervous because I don't trust the Mexican postal service. I'm glad you liked the things I sent because it was my first time :)

Hi! I haven't received anything and don't know who my partner is. Please, if you have sent the envelope let me know so I can ask for it at the post office or continue waiting for it.

I now have a PO Box, so if you haven't sent it I'll appreciate that you change the address to the new one.

Thanks

he he... it never ocurred to me that I could know who my partner was by clicking the "rate my partner" link.

So, now I know who she is... he he