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Recycled Box ATCs

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Recycled Box ATCs
Swap Coordinator:alteredtome (contact)
Swap categories: Art 
Number of people in swap:50
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:December 15, 2006
Date items must be sent by:January 15, 2007
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

I like to recycle, reuse, and repurpose items in my art. So I thought it would be fun to make ATCs with used boxes. Look for thin cardboard boxes. Check out tissue, cereal, old gift boxes, etc. Since this is the season where many people are exchanging gifts a lot of boxes maybe coming your way. I have given a large lead-time so we will have ample time to collect just the right boxes. Embellishments are welcome, just remember the finished cards must fit into a standard trading card sleeve.

Each person will have 2 partners and send 2 ATCs to each partner. You do not have to make 4 different ATCs but please make as least 2 different ones for each person. That means you will make 4 artist trading cards and send two to each of your 2 assigned partners. And you will receive 2 from each of your 2 partners.

Any theme but a reused box must constitute at least 80% of the ATC. Only original ATCs please, no computer generate ones!

Artist trading cards are 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, and should be flat enough to slide into a standard trading card sleeve.

Please be sure you can meet the mailing deadline of January 15th before you sign up for this swap.

Newbies are welcome. Please don't sign up for this one if you have a swap-bot rating lower than 4.

Discussion

HHC 11/10/2006 #

I love this idea! I'm into recycling also, and there are some great boxes to play with out there. Count me in! Helen

Swopper 12/ 1/2006 #

I haven't swapped anything before - I am starting with the Christmas Card swap tomorrow. Can I still sign up?

graydragon 12/ 2/2006 #

Still excited! I've been hording packaging for ages so this is great!

rainny 12/ 2/2006 #

Sounds like fun. Can we cover up the box with CS if we choose? Thanks for giving us into January to send them, so that we can worry about Christmas first. Looking forward to another swap.

user3853 12/ 4/2006 #

I made my ATCs for this swap last night. I used Card board from a Tissue Box & from a Candy Box.

I also used some junk mail to stamp on that I has left from the Junk mail swap I'm also in....

It was fun having to use specific materials. It stretch my brain.

Thanks for hosting this swap

Boo

graydragon 12/ 5/2006 #

I made mine today but got a bit carried away, I'm making a set of 13! The 7 which are completely finished are on my web site at www.kathieskrafts.co.uk.

this was a graet idea for ATC's. I used mostly tissue boxes and found that you could thin the layers of card down by pealing them appart so only the printed bit was left, makes them less bulky.

Susi 12/ 6/2006 #

I've got 2 atcs done, just need to make 2 more! susi

alteredtome 12/ 7/2006 #

Great hint Littledragon!

alteredtome 12/ 7/2006 #

little dragon just checked out your web site. Hope I get one yours. Nice work!

graydragon 12/ 7/2006 #

alteredtome, Thanks I'm so pleased you visited and liked!

graydragon 12/ 7/2006 #

Although I've been making ATC's for about a year I'm only just getting up the courage to swap so I'm a little nervous that I won't meet the standards or something!

alteredtome 12/ 7/2006 #

littledragon,

we all had to start somewhere. so don't be afraid just do your best. you can't get better by not making them, practice makes perfect. I have learned a great deal from the ATCs I have received from other artists.

wiccked 12/ 8/2006 #

little dragon, they're gorgeous!

I love some of your other series cards too, especially your Owl and PussyCat ones!

I've used a tissue box for half of my cards for this swap.

Mel 12/11/2006 #

Well, what the heck - I finished my label ATCs tonight so I have more time than I thought, so I just had to join - you have GREAT ideas for ATC swaps! Thanks for being a great host! Mel

graydragon 12/13/2006 #

Thanks for the support guys, it's greatly appreciated, can't wait to see everyone elses :)

Susi 12/13/2006 #

Hi everyone just leaving a message so you know. This is Susi's daughter Kaity, my mom is in the hospital right now we aren't sure for how long but hopefully not to long. She may or may not be out in time for this or any of her other swaps but she said she will try and get them done at the hospital.

Lots of Love, Kaity

graydragon 12/16/2006 #

Clarissa and monica, your cards are in the post today :)

Ruthy 12/17/2006 #

Clarissa and you, littledragon, will soon get mail from far away... :)

Drachenfrau 12/17/2006 #

Kathleen and Charlyn your cards are on the way tomorrow.

Alphenquilts 12/17/2006 #

Ruth in Israel and Katie in the UK, your cards are on their way.

groeten Francis

Mel 12/18/2006 #

Christine & Boo -

Your cards are on their way! :)

Mel

Susi 12/19/2006 #

I am out of the hospital now, got home last night.. so using my recup time to make ATC's! I made two out of cracker boxes, and 2 out of kid's band aid boxes. those two are very lightly embellished because they already are so colorful. I recived mine from Paula Best today, I like the simplicity, you used the box as the decoration and the lttle embellishment was a nice touch! Can't rate you yet, but I give you a 5!

Susi 12/19/2006 #

btw, Francis and Barbara, your cards are on their way! susi

user3853 12/19/2006 #

Christine Wise,

I received my Recycle swap today. I love the coffee mugs.

Your work is so colorful & the quotes are great.

Hey Ladies, here one of the quotes

"Coffee: creative lighter fluid." I love it!!

For me it would probably be caffiene.... I get mine in Diet Coke.

Thanks again.

This was a great idea for a swap.

Boo

wiccked 12/19/2006 #

kate and Lillian, yours are in the mail!

I hope christmas doesn't slow them down too much.

user4063 12/19/2006 #

Kari & Sharon, your cards are in the mail. I hope you like them!

toni 12/20/2006 #

ATC's are on their way to Teresa and Christine!

user3853 12/22/2006 #

Mel,

I received your ATCs today. Thank you so much. My favorite is the British Telephone book. What a cool thing to collect. I was going to email you personally but I don't have your email address.

Hummm your Last Train to Clarksville comment has me thinking I may have to host a Train ATC Swap. I recently bought a cool train swap. Maybe in January.

Thanks for the good idea & the great ATCs. I've done a Garden Bag book. I may put your fruit ATC in it.

I hope everyone has a great Holiday.

Boo

rainny 12/22/2006 #

I received my ATCs today from Levin. Very cute. Thank you Levin. I dont have a scanner or I would show them to all. Now I need to get busy and make mine. Rainny

Mel 12/22/2006 #

Boo,

Hooray! I'm so glad you liked the cards. Wasn't this swap a total blast?!?

I think a train swap would be totally fun - and a really great creative exercise.

Have a wonderful holiday!

Mel

Susi 12/22/2006 #

Francis and Barbara, your ATCs went postal yesterday! susi

alteredtome 12/23/2006 #

Mel,

Received your ATCs today. Both are wonderful. Thank you! so glad you enjoyed the swap as much as I did.

Christine

Ruthy 12/25/2006 #

Francis Paul,

Thank you very much for two wonderful ATCs. Loved the puzzle pieces! : )

ChristineMM 12/26/2006 #

Hi, Would the person who sent me 2 made from Kleenex boxes, please contact me by email or here on this list and tell me who you are? They came the night of 12/23 when I was rushing to declutter for the holiday and I misplaced them, so I can't rate you if I don't know who you are (unless they are unearthed). That is what rushing will do to a person! :) You didn't need to apologize for using a Kleenex box, they were fun ATCs. Good job! Thanks.

Alphenquilts 12/27/2006 #

Susi, your cards arrived today, is the band-aid from the hospital? LOL

groeten Francis

rainny 12/28/2006 #

Christine, this is just to let you know that yours arrived safe and sound. Thanks a lot. Rainny

toryam 12/28/2006 #

Hi Drachenfrau, your ATCs arrived today! Thank you so much, we love Pirates here, lol! Have a great day!

alwaysjoy 12/28/2006 #

I just finished my first two and am hoping to finish the other two tonight which means they will go out in tomorrow or Saturday's mail. I went a little out on the edge on these so I hope whomever gets it likes them :-)

user5126 12/30/2006 #

I sent my ATCs yesterday. I hope my swap-partners like them! This was my first ATCs swap and I absolutely loved it!

user5126 12/30/2006 #

Littledragon, I got my ATCs. I love them!!!Really love them! Thanks!

wiccked 01/ 3/2007 #

I've received cards from Jean and Valarie (I don't know either of your swap-bot names!)

thanks to you both :)

and I wish people would sign with their swap-bot name too so we know who's sent us stuff! :)

toryam 01/ 4/2007 #

Hi Shirley, got your cards today! Very cute, Thanks!

glassgrrl 01/ 4/2007 #

Nancy and Monica, please let me know when you receive you cards. They didn't have far to go, so I hope they have gotten there in good time. thanks.

dreamstealer 01/ 4/2007 #

I recieved 2 great recycl;ed box ATC'S from Charlyn today...smile..I like popcorn and carnivals...thanks...I passed you city on New Years Day on my way back to Texas from Georgia.....I could have picked them up ...lol... Dreamstealer

user4085 01/ 6/2007 #

Marcia H. did you get my cards? I sent them out on DEC 27th. please post to let mr know Mary C. justrosy3

user4085 01/ 6/2007 #

Joy C. did you get my cards? I sent them out on Dec. 27th.Pleae post and let me know. Mary C. justrosy3

user5126 01/ 7/2007 #

Nancy (grannnystamper) and Sherry (Shayla) I sent your ATCs on Dec.29, please let me know if you've received them.

user5126 01/ 7/2007 #

Glassgrrl, I did receive the ATCs. I though i've mail you...I love them!!Thanks you!

Alphenquilts 01/ 8/2007 #

Barbara from Maine, I've received your cards today!

Thanks and groeten Francis

wiccked 01/10/2007 #

kate and Lillian, did you receive cards from me yet? I sent them on the 19th December. I would have hoped they'd be there by now.

alwaysjoy 01/10/2007 #

Justrosy3, I haven't recieved any cards yet! Has either of the people I sent to gotten them yet? I hope that you like them.

user4085 01/10/2007 #

Penny B. I got your cards today. Your 5 year old picked a cute box for you to work with. I never have tryed Eggo blueberry waffles but i think i will now (Smile). Thanks for the cute cards Mary C. justrosy3

user4085 01/10/2007 #

Always Joy wow they should have been there by now. I hope they aren't lost.I put a lot of work into them and i think you will like them if they ever get there. keep me posted. Sending smiles across the miles justrosy3 Mary C.

glassgrrl 01/10/2007 #

Ruthy, Thank you for the lovely cards, very cleverly done. The tea smells delicious, and this weekend's ice storm might be the perfect time to indulge. cheers, clarissa/glassgrrl

rainny 01/11/2007 #

Christine MM I think that may have been me that sent you those. I dont know for sure, but that was around the time I sent them. If they are Im glad to hear they arrived, I was starting to wonder.

Rainny

rainny 01/11/2007 #

oops never mind it wasnt from me. LOL Rainny

alwaysjoy 01/11/2007 #

JustRosy, I got them last night! Thank you they are beautiful... LOVE the dragonfly!

AngelFaeryKathleen 01/11/2007 #

Hi Drachenfrau your cards arrived yesterday and we are into both the Priate movies, thanks.

Hi Toryam your cards arrived yersterday as well, and CSI is one of my fav. programs, it is never missed, thanks.

Ps yesterday was Thursday.

dreamstealer 01/11/2007 #

I recieved 2 Great!! Recycled box ATC'S from Kathleen today and I love the cartoon chacter on the one atc and the little apricots & Pear snack one is cute...smile...thanks

ChristineMM 01/12/2007 #

I had serious creative block with this swap. Today my ATCs went out to Christy in NC and Teresa in GA. I ended up using a hodge podge: inks to dye the cards, tinted acrylic glaze, UTEE, and some had Perfect Pearls for metallics. I am a but underwhelmed, sigh. Hope you ladies like them, though!

user4085 01/12/2007 #

Always Joy I'm so glad they got there! And i am happy you liked them, Hugs Mary justrosy

user4085 01/12/2007 #

Monica Did you get the cards i sent you? They went out on December 27th. Let me know hugs Mary justrosy3

Swopper 01/13/2007 #

Hi Pheonix, I got your wonderful ATCs the other day. Love them. That particular Kleenex box was one I had admired in my sister's house. :-)Ellen

Ruthy 01/14/2007 #

Barbara Moore, THANK YOU for the beautiful cards! They arrived today safe and sound!

Mel 01/14/2007 #

Hi Phoenix,

I'm with Crafty45 - LOVE your ATCs! I don't know if Kleenex boxes are different in Canada (my fave country, by the way!), but this one sure was cool!

Thanks for the great cards, which will be a great addition to my collection!

Cheers, Mel

roberta51503 01/18/2007 #

Helen,

Your cards are just beautiful. thank you for sharing your talents with me. i might even find a small easel to display them on my desk at work so i can enjoy them there before i shut them away in my albumn.

akacreativity 01/18/2007 #

Hi Melanie,

 I'm glad you got your cards and hope you enjoyed them.

                           Valarie aka creativity
akacreativity 01/18/2007 #

Hi ann,

I received your cards yesterday..thank you.I like how you used the car theme. What kind of box did you use to make those?      Valarie aka creativity
Mel 01/19/2007 #

Hi,

I'm still waiting for my other partner's swaps - can that person tell me whether or not I'll be receiving them soon?

Thanks, Mel

WestTexasPenny 01/19/2007 #

Rainny--- I am the one that received 2 of your tissue box ATC's. Loved them. I like the extra altering on your cards. This was a fun swap.

penny

Swopper 01/19/2007 #

Hi Mel, Your other partner is me...I sent cards on the deadline day, so you should be receiving them very soon. Ellen

Mel 01/21/2007 #

Hi Ellen,

Why yes indeed I did receive your cards, and you didn't disappoint! Fantastic. And it's hard to believe these are your first cards - keep up the great work!

Cheers, Mel

user410 01/22/2007 #

I am trying to click sent my items. It won't let me - every thing is sent - i just can't click on the line. Help.

DorthaKayLittleGoose 01/22/2007 #

Ann and Valarie, I hit the send button the day I was going to mailbox but we were hit with an ice storm and then a snow storm behind that. So our driveway was blocked for the week. Your cards finally on their way. Sorry for the delay. Dortha aka Little Goose.

user4085 01/22/2007 #

Suzie D.maegwin I got your cards and they are great! thanks so much Mary C. justrosy3

alteredtome 01/23/2007 #

I have sent a reminder to all the partners who have not indicated that they have sent their ATCs. Hopefully those who haven't receive theirs will be hearing from their partners shortly.

Christine (swap hostess)

HHC 01/27/2007 #

I received the cards from Sherry, and they are great! Thank you! Helen

ChristineMM 01/31/2007 #

"Rosie": still haven't received anything as of 1/31/07 and system still says "not sent". Please contact me, this is disappointing to be on the end of a 'no send'.

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