Hi, Linda! Do these need to be made by us or are we allowed to swap ATCs made by others?

Hello again, @kirkproductions I would allow either! It's fun just swapping unique art.

Hey, Linda. Just letting you know that an ATC is a "package or craft" and not flat mail. Watching for now!

No, if we are not making any, it should be Type 2 not Type 3. we are just sending two ATC's.

I picked Type 2 because it can be sent via "Flat Mail" in an envelope or tucked into a card. The ATCs should already have been made prior to this swap. It should be ATCs that you have in your stash already. I'm sorry for any confusion on anyone's part. Thank you all for the information.

Type 2 and Type 3 both correct for ATC's. Most prefer Type 3 as they come under art and craft. My informant was Rachel ( admin) when I was queried by a swapper on an ATC swap I hosted. I now classify ATC swaps as Type 3 - to keep every one happy.

Can it someone else ATC that was made for us or someone else but we gained it from a swapping ATC swap?

@Barsook any ATC is great. I would love to trade any ATC you may have.

This is my first ATC swap. I will try to make them. I hope my partner will like them..

Yay! This swap made it to number 7 on the Top Swaps so far!!!!

I changed this swap to a "Type 3" swap because I noticed that some swappers are going to make the ATCs instead of using the ATCs that were already made or that they may have in their stash. If you still have ATCs in your stash, you can use those to swap as well. Plus, I failed to specifically state that in the swap instructions. My apologies. Thank you for joining and for your patience with me on this swap.

Yay! Number 4 on the Top Swaps!

2 now.

@Barsook Yay!!!! #2 is awesome!!!!!

I have to admit I dont pay attention to the type of swap 1, 2 or 3 anymore when I join a swap. But I am not a newbie anymore needing a certain number to join groups or some swaps. Thanks for hosting. I joined.

@AZmom875 thank you so much for joining! :)

OMG! I'M NUMBER 1! YES! (lol)

Please, to everyone, if your profile is not filled out fairly well, could you please do so before I assign partners. I do not want to drop anyone from this swap just because you do not have a completed profile that will take a few moments to complete. After all, how is your swap partner supposed to know your likes & dislikes? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Am I supposed to write any information on the back of the cards? Tammy

@tlrothwell I like to write my name, the date & perhaps my email address, in case someone likes my ATC & wants to trade again.

Join the group atc lovers

@Tinkerbell1982 Thank you, I joined!

I'm excited... I'm pretty new to the Swap community.... I can use my own designs... I hope my swap partner likes it!!!

i'm new! and I'm french (so sorry for the mistakes!) So still a lot of questions...what is Type 3, Type 2? I've done my 2 ATC yesterday to be right in tiem to send them...when and how will we get notice of the address of our partner?! then I love swaps but all swaps are not for newbies....grrh?!Does anyone know where i can find others??? thanks a lot to all and i'm very happy to participate... P.S : for the one who will get my 2 ATC...be patient, because they have to "swim"/fly over the ocean!

@bunnyhoney thank you for signing up, I'm excited to have join!

@maxette Type 2 & Type 3 are the categories for the types of swaps that Swappers create. I'm so glad to hear that you have your ATCs! When the sign up date comes to an end, I will generate the address/mail to recipients. And for the Newbie swaps, just look under the Swaps & Groups location tabs.

Please, to everyone, if your profile is not filled out fairly well, could you please do so before I assign partners. I do not want to drop anyone from this swap just because you do not have a completed profile that will take a few moments to complete. After all, how is your swap partner supposed to know your likes & dislikes? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

@LindaRichards ..thanks a lot and I will do my best to complete my profile...

G'Day, I am new to Artist Trading Cards. I need to know the dimensions of them please. Also, can I make one that is layered - as in paper tole? Or Iris Folding? Or with quilling on it? ANY information or links to help me understand ATCs would be very much appreciated.

I'll just watch for a day or so until I get some answers, so that I can give my partner that which I would be happy to receive. Thank you.

@Lizard http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Artist-Trading-Cards http://painting.about.com/od/paintingforbeginnersfaq/f/ArtTradingCard.htm

@Lizard I hope the links help you. The standard size is 2.5 X 3.5 inches and creating layers sounds great to me. I say create away on your ATC!

Please, to everyone, if your profile is not filled out fairly well, could you please do so before I assign partners. I do not want to drop anyone from this swap just because you do not have a completed profile that will take a few moments to complete. After all, how is your swap partner supposed to know your likes & dislikes? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Are you going to ban some of the questionable swappers? There are some in this swap that already have over due swaps on their dashboard and some with very low ratings.

@vick302000 Yes, I have noticed that. I have also noticed some without completed profiles. I will send out another notice to those particular swappers before I assign partners. Thank you.

Please, to everyone, if your profile is not filled out fairly well, could you please do so before I assign partners. I do not want to drop anyone from this swap just because you do not have a completed profile that will take a few moments to complete. After all, how is your swap partner supposed to know your likes & dislikes? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

I am very interested in this

I'm still watching this swap. I am learning how to make ATC

I am good real friends with someone on your list here, my question is, can you please make sure that we arent partnered up for a swap... only because we live close to one another, overseas would be so much better. Many thanks (and yes, I am working on my profile :D

ThESwEeTiE 12/30/2012 #

The hostess just pushes a button and swap bot assigns the partners. It is a program, the hostess has not control over who you get or even who she gets.

Thank you @AZmom875 I am sorry @ThESwEeTiE but I do not have control over who gets who as a partner.

As one final reminder, Please, to everyone, if your profile is not filled out fairly well, could you please do so before I assign partners. I do not want to drop anyone from this swap just because you do not have a completed profile that will take a few moments to complete. After all, how is your swap partner supposed to know your likes & dislikes? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

hahaha I will laugh if I get you @ThESwEeTiE lol lol lol :)

@LindaRichards Thank you for those links. Yes, they were helpful. Also, @ThESwEeTiE came over and helped me get started on how to make them.

Thank you for letting me know how it all happens @Azmom875 and @LindaRichards , it will be fine, I am really impressed with the works that @Lizard has been producing.. so will be more than happy to swap with her :)

ATCs are en route to my partner. Enjoy!

OMGosh, I forgot who I was swapping with! Please forgive my ignorance, I have not been around much due to health issues. If you could please remind me I would appreciate it. Thank you ever so much. Tammy

@tlrothwell Did you sign up for the swap? I don't see you on the list of participants, so you wouldn't have a partner.

ATTENTION TO ALL: If you have been flaked on, please let me know. I have an Angel swapper that will send you 2 ATCs.

Sorry for the delay! My swaps are coming!! So sorry!