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Craft Ambrosia ATC Swap

I thought you might like to know a little bit about what happens to your ATCs when they reach us at Craft Ambrosia.  First, they are stored until the closing date and then it's panic stations as I print the flyers, take the photos, edit them and update the web page.  All this usually takes a day.  We have a lot of entries each month and they fill the studio! 

It has been exciting seeing our regular swappers styles evolve since the swap started in 2006 and also to see how it has grown since then.

I expect your all ready to see what this month's theme is now and we're looking forward to your entires - Dawn

A small request:  Please ensure your return envelopes are gummed or self sealing.  Could you also make sure your envelope is at least C6  size(the standard size to fit and A6 card) to allow your ATCs to be accommodated easily.

FOR THIS MONTH ONLY WE ARE SKIPPING OCTOBER AND CONTINUING OUR SWAP IN NOVEMBER.  DUE TO LOTS OF CHANGES OUR WEB HOST HAS MADE AND SERVER ISSUES I HAVE HAD DELAYS IN UPDATING THE ATC GALLERY  - HOWEVER IT IS NOW UPTO DATE.


  • This months theme is: Headlines!
  • Challenge Element:  To make your ATC look like a mini newspaper about some headline news in your life!
  • The closing date for entries is: Wednesday 11th November 2009
  • Address details are below.

We'd like you to make a set of two different cards for each month's theme. Please see below for more details about our ATC swap.

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What is an ATC?

For those of you who haven't yet caught the bug, an ATC is an Artist's Trading Card.  They are mini works of art designed to be swapped with others.
 
They were first made by a Swiss artist during the 1990's who wanted to make his own unique business cards to give to people who attended his exhibition. He certainly started a craze!
 
The size of each card should be 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches (the size of sports collectable cards or playing cards) and the title of the card, edition number and your details should be on the reverse.
 
You can let your imagination run wild to create your ATC and use rubber stamps, collage, original artwork and embellishments or anything that captures the theme that you're working on. Take a look in our gallery for some inspiration.
 
We're also introducing a Challenge Element each month to spice things up.  For example, the theme might be Flowers and the Challenge Element would be to use only red or not to use peel offs. It is up to you if you want to take on the extra dimension.
 
How do I take part?
 
All you have to do to join in the fun is to make A SET OF TWO DIFFERENT ATCs using the current theme (and if desired the Challenge Element) and send them to us with a stamped addressed envelope to:
 
(Whatever the Theme is...) A.T.C. SWAP
 Craft Ambrosia Ltd
 32a Walsworth Road
 Hitchin
 Hertfordshire
 SG4 9ST. 
 
In return you'll recieve the details of the next swap and two ATCs from other people in return. Simple isn't it? A sample from each month's swap will be added to the gallery.
 
A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
 
  1. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE CORRECT POSTAGE BOTH WAYS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL POST OFFICE FOR FULL DETAILS AS INCORRECT POSTAGE MEANS THAT YOUR HARD WORK WILL BE KEPT & DESTROYED BY THE POST OFFICE. 
  2. Make your card sturdy enough to travel safely through the mail.
  3. Take a little time to be really creative so that everyone that takes part can delight in the quality of their swapped masterpieces!
  4. If you decide to use a mini envelope rather than a clear cover for your ATC, be sure to leave it unsealed so that I can photograph it for the gallery.
  5. Unfortunately, late arrivals and entries without a stamped addressed envelope will not be able to take part.

Craft Ambrosia's Monthly Postal Swap is Open to everybody. Why Not Take Part? 

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