ATC Challenge #1--2019

I will be trying to get in 9 ATC swaps if possible so that you'll have a full collector's page 2019 set of Tim Holtz ATCs.

For this swap you will make one ATC (2.5" x 3.5") for one partner. This will be sender's choice in terms of colors and theme. Just be certain to make it the correct size and to use a strong cardboard background. Use some coordinating paper, perhaps from your stash of paper pieces too large to throw away, on the back of the ATC to give it a professionally finished look. Add on the back the group name, swap name, your Swap-Bot Name, the date you made the ATC.

Feel free to use Pinterest as an inspiration source of ideas. Just be sure it is in Tim Holtz style and that it uses plenty of his products To rate a 5 you must") 1) Have correct ATC size (2.5" x 3'5). 2) Use at least 4 or 5 genuine Tim Holtz products or techniques. 3) Cover the back of your ATC with coordinating paper from your scrap stash. 4) Provide on the back: swap group, swap name, your Swap-Bot name, date you completed the ATC. 6) Write a brief personal note to your partner, talking about your ATC and yourself and the 4 or 5 Tim Holtz genuine supplies or techniques used in creating your ATC. Try to get a bit acquainted with your partner in this note card. 7) Send on time unless health or similar circumstances prevent that--contact your partner and me about any swap you must send late. Do not make a habit of sending late; keep your extra circumstances in mind so you do not sign up for more swaps than you can keep up with. But remember that health issues can come up out of nowhere and interfere with your or your partner's sending on time.

[ADDED 28 JAN 2019 My unexpected UTIs took me off guard this fall and now winter; I never expected to have them keep returning time after time! They've always gone away with the first round of antibiotics. They are still continuing; I have one now according to an at home testing strip, but I'm waiting so it will be active when I see specialist on Jan. 31 this week.]

If your partner meets all of the above conditions they should receive a 5. Do not rate down without contacting you partner and checking her/his profile to see if some special circumstances may have prevented sending on time. This is sender's choice ATC, so even if you don't "like" the ATC, if it meets the above criteria, it should receive a 5. Adding a heart is entirely up to you.