ATC & Inchie Swap is officially closed!

[Michi Belle]

Hi there! I'd like to say to Thank You in advance for signing up for my swap. Ths is going to be so interesting & fun & hope everyone enjoys making them, & not having too mch of a headache,:rotfl2: I tried not make too many rules, but I just want to make sure everyone gets the best ATC's they can possibly get. If you have any questions, please ask. If there is till a group that you would like to see here, & is not. Please let me know. I will try to accomodate you.
This is a large swap. I believe I have given plenty of time to get them done. So please, please, stick to it & you will reap the rewards in the end.:yay: Thanks again everyone!


How to Make and Share Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)

ATCs Are Born to Be Shared Not Sold


An ATC is the same size as a standard trading card for baseball, football, & other sports & character themes. ATCs, like their commercial counterparts, fit easily into the plastic sleeves made for collecting cards.

ATCs & Mail Art

An ATC is just that, a trading card…An ATC is not meant to be sold or auctioned. It is meant to be given away or traded. A great & fun way to get into art & inexpensive compared to regular crafting. You can use other Mediums on the paper you use. It’s a great way to show your vision & creativity to others. Anything does as long the art is original & yours.

The only rule when making an ATC is that is MUST measure 2.5 x 3.5 (pr 3.5 x 2.5 for vertical renderings). It is best to use cardstock, watercolor, or acrylic paper as the base of your card. It is possible to use this cardboard or paperboard.

You can apply ink, STAMPING, cut up a card, oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, charcoal, pastels, pencil, or really anything that marks an image. The images can be in color, black & white, or layered colors. Attachments are good as long as the main card itself remains relatively flat.

It is important to put the following on the back of each ATC you make:
Your name
Your username on the website you are trading with
Your email address
The title of the work if it as one
The medium & the date
If you have created a series, any number of ATCs in the same theme need to be numbered with the original number etc. 1/5 2/5.
The reason for putting this info on the back is: you may want to contact the artist & see what exactly they used for that card.
Or maybe you like it so much you’d like them to make more for you in the future. You can purchase an ATC stamp for the info on the back of your cards or use a lined stamp or design to make it look nice on the back.

There are some people out there that will throw a couple of commercially produced stickers on a card & call it art. For the person who spent an hour creating an original image receiving a card of stickers is very disappointing.
Please use good judgment on the ATCs you are making. Be creative as possible. If this is something you can see your self getting into, you can purchase an ATC carousel from 7 Gypsies. Also, you can store them in little baseball card holders in a binder, if there aren't embellies hanging off of them. That way you can put the carousel on your desk & enjoy them. It will start to look like a “FAT” book. It’s so much to skim through them.
Also when you go to a crafting convention, some people wear a button that says “ I trade ATCs” & they come flocking. You want to make several of each one & keep them in a binder when you are trading. Make sure you keep an original for yourself.


These tips are from Pam Gaulin & were found on the internet.


Just to add, there will not be any maunfactured made stickers allowed at ALL in this swap please. You can make your own sticker, but nothing made from the stores. If you are using a thin piece of cardstock, it must be matted, so it will last years to come. Must be embellished at least 2 or 3 times please. Inking & distressing is absolutley welcome, but not considered an embellishment, it's a technique. It's not fare for people who put a lot of work & emphemera on them. So please add another embellie to your distressing. Thank you...

SIGN UPS-Thursday July 9th @ 10am

CHECK IN DATES:

*-July 16th (To make sure groups are good)
*-August 1st
*-August 17th
*-Mail In Date/September 14th
*Due Date September 21st

*-Mailed to Me
*-Recieved
*-Mailed Back to You

The Lovely Ladies

Arizona Rita-Groups-***-7,9,11
AWM-Groups-***-1,4,4A,5,17
BAMB-Groups-***-1,3,4,5,6,7,10,12,14,15,17
DRM-Groups-***[/COLOR]-2,4,7
Gail-Groups-***-3,5,10
Marlynnp-Groups-***-1,2,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14
Mazda UK-Groups-*****-2,3,4A,5A,6,10,11,12,13,15
Michi Belle-Groups-1,2,3,4,5A,7A,9,11,13,14,15,16,17
NiteOwlGal-***-7,7A,9
PirateTink-Groups-***-3,4A,5A,7A,17
rlovew-Groups-**-1,5,7A
YodasMom-***-3,5A,6,7A,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,17

ANGELS

1.Mischief_Managed
2.
3.



PACKAGING

Please make sure each ATC is in it's own baggie of some sort please, that way EVERYONE gets the original baggies that the person you swapped with made.
If your postal person seems to be rough with your packages, I wouldn't send it in an envelope. Be sure to put in return address label & money for me to mail it back to you please. Also indicate if you would like DC.



ATC SlideShow

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Group 1-Flowers FULL MAKE 5

1. Michi Belle
2. BAMB
3. Marlynnp
4. rlovew
5. AWM

Group 2-Gothic/Punk/Biker FULL MAKE 4

1. Michi Belle
2. DownRiverMama
3. Marlynnp
4. Mazda UK

Group 3-Road Trip/Travel FULL MAKE 6

1. Michi Belle-RV Traveling
2. YodasMom-Route 66 "Great Roadtrips"
3. PirateTink
4. Gail
5. BAMB
6. Mazda UK-California HWY 1

Group 4-Pirates/Knights/Vikings FULL MAKE 5

1. Michi Belle-Pirates
2. BAMB-Pirates
3. DownRiverMama-Pirates
4. Marlynnp-
5. AWM-Ahoy Matey

Group 4A-Pirates/Knights/Vikings MAKE 3

1. Mazda UK-
2. Pirate Tink-
3. AWM-Pirates
4.
5.

Group 5-Food/Kitchen/Cooking/Recipes FULL MAKE 5

1. Gail
2. BAMB
3. Marlynnp
4. rlovew
5. AWM-Half Baked

Group 5A-Food Make 4

1. YodasMom-50's Retro Kitchen
2. Michi Belle-Cooking out/Grilling
3. Mazda UK-
4. PirateTink
5.

Group 6-Decades-1920's-1970's Make 3

1. YodasMom-1960's
2. BAMB-1940's
3. Mazda UK-1970's
4.
5.

Group 7-Nature/Birds/Bugs FULL Make 5

1. Niteowlgal
2. BAMB-Robin
3. DownRiverMama-Owl
4. Arizona Rite-Bugs
5. Marlynnp

Group 7A-Nature/Birds/Bugs FULL MAKE 5

1. Michi Belle-Owl
2. NiteOwlGal
3. PirateTink
4. YodasMom
5. rlovew

Group 8-Old School Toys- Cancelled


Group 9-Surprise FULL MAKE 5

1. Michi Belle
2. Niteowlgal
3. YodasMom
4. Marlynnp
5. Arizona Rita

Group 10-Anything Vintage/Cars/Fashion/People Full MAKE 5

1. BAMB
2. Mazda UK-
3. Gail
4. Marlynnp
5. YodasMom-Halloween

Group 10A-Anything Vintage Cancelled


Group 11-Ethnic FULL MAKE 6

1. Michi Belle-Tangier
2. rlovew-Asian Origami
3. Arizona Rita-Peru
4. Marlynnp-China
5. YodasMom-Native American
6. Mazda UK-France

Group 11A-Ethnic Cancelled


Group 12-Fantasy FULL MAKE 4

1. BAMB-Flutterby Babies
2. Marlynnp-Something Disney
3. Mazda UK-Dragons
4. YodasMom-Fairy in a Bottle/Magic Doorway

Group 13-Automobiles MAKE 3

1. Train-Michi Belle
2.Tractor-Mazda UK
3. Cruise Ship-YodasMom

Group 14- Time MAKE 4

1. Michi Belle
2. BAMB
3. Marlynnp
4. YodasMom
5.

Group 15-Famous Landmarks MAKE 5

1. BAMB-Eifel Tower-
2. YodasMom-Chicago
3. Mazda UK-Big Ben
4. Michi Belle-Las Vegas
5. Arizona Rita-Grand Canyon

Group 16-Sentiments/Verbage/Quotes Cancelled


Group 17-Disney Attractions Full MAKE 5

1. PirateTink-It's a Small World
2. BAMB-Pirates of the Caribbean
3. Michi Belle-Tea Cups W/Mad Hatter or Lion King at AK
4. YodasMom-Haunted Mansion/Stretching Room
5. AWM-Safari/Wild Thing

Inchies Make 2 Per Group PLease

The Loveley Ladies


Inchie Slideshow

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Arizona Rita-***A1,B,E,G,J,L1
BAMB-*A,C,D,F,G,L
DIT-**A,C,D,F,H,L,L1
Dutchess Tisha***-A1,B,E,K,L,L1
DownRiverMama-***A1,G,K
Michi Belle-B,D,E,G,J,K,L
Mischief_Managed-C,E,F,H,J
Misses Disney-A1,D,H,J,K,L1
rlovew-*A,C,F,H


A-Disney/General

1. Mickey/Minnie-BAMB
2. DIT
3. AZRita
4. rlovew

A1-Disney General

1. Misses Disney
2. AZRita
3. Dutchess T
4. DRM

B. Disney/Movies

1. Michi Belle-
2.AZRita-
3. Dutchess T-
4.

C. Disney/Girlish

1. DIT-Princess
2. rlovew-
3. M_M-
4. BAMB-

D.Disney/Boyish

1. DIT-Goofy
2. Michi Belle-Simba
3. Misses Disney-
4. BAMB-

E. Ethnic

1. AZRita
2.M_M-Russia
3. Dutchess T-
4. Michi Belle-TBA

F. Flowers

1. BAMB
2. rlovew
3. M_M
4. DIT

G. Vintage

1. BAMB-
2. AZRita
3. Michi Belle-TBA
4. DRM


H. Animals

1. DIT-Owls
2. rlovew-
3. Misses Disney
4. M_M-Butterflies

I. Fantasy/Cancelled

J. Vacation

1. Michi Belle-RV Trailer
2. AZRita-
3. Misses Disney
4. M_M

K. Birthday

1. Michi Belle-Balloons or Cupcakes
2. Misses Disney-
3. Dutchess T
4. DRM

L. Anything Goes

1. BAMB
2. DIT
3. Michi Belle
4. Dutchess T


L1. Anything Goes

1. Misses Disney-Love
2. DIT-
3. Dutchess T-
4. AZRita-

[Michi Belle]

Good morning ya'll! Thanks in advance for signing up for my swap. It's going to be a lot of fun.

I have a friend that wants to sign up for 2 groups. The crazy thing is she doesn't have a computer, crazy I know, :rotfl2: I wanted to ask if you guys wouldn't mind if she signed up for them through me? I will be responsible for her check ins.

Then my one girlfriend Sharon just signed up & wants a couple of groups as well. She's working this morning at the stamp shop so I said I would also sign her up. That's if you all don't mind. Thanks again erveryone...

[BernardandMissBianca]

flowers
old school toys (big wheel)
fantasy (Flutterby babies)
vintage
Time
Birds - Robin (Ct state bird)
Kitchen

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh, and I don't mind if Gail and Sharon sign up. The more the merrier!!!

[Michi Belle]

Oh, and I don't mind if Gail and Sharon sign up. The more the merrier!!!

Thanks BAMB for that! Super cool!

D_R is working today so she put her request in as well. I don't see a lot of action yet so I went ahead & put her down. Thanks D_R!:flower3:

[Downrivermama]

Yeah! Time to sign up.

I'd like:
Group2- Gothic/Punk/Biker Combo with both gothic and punk
Group 4 - Pirates/Knights/Vikings - Pirates
Group 7- Nature/Birds/Bugs - Owl

Thanks for hosting.

[Michi Belle]

Yeah! Time to sign up.

I'd like:
Group2- Gothic/Punk/Biker Combo with both gothic and punk
Group 4 - Pirates/Knights/Vikings - Pirates
Group 7- Nature/Birds/Bugs - Owl

Thanks for hosting.


Gottcha down DRM. Thanks for playing!

[Arizona Rita]

Groups 7, 9 and 11 Please:)

And I will do Bugs and Peru and I have no idea what the other will be.

Michi, if you read the other post on the other thread, here's my 3!:goodvibes

[Michi Belle]

Groups 7, 9 and 11 Please:)

And I will do Bugs and Peru and I have no idea what the other will be.

Michi, if you read the other post on the other thread, here's my 3!:goodvibes

Your so cute Rita! You got it. I know you'll do great on your cards. I'm so glad your playing!

[Michi Belle]

Tinkerbean, Minnie Garden, rlovew, & YodasMom, I hope you decide to play us too! As well as everyone else that played last time!:woohoo:

[marlynnp]

Glad I remembered to log in at lunch today!

I would like the following groups: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 (China), 12 & 14.

Thanks!

[Disney_rider]

hey add me to group 13 for the ,Motorcyle (Shocking I know)
and group 15 Eiffiel tower
and for the Fantasy I will be doing Fairy Children and my ethnic will be "I dream of Africa"

Oh for the Vintage would everyone like me to do Pin-up's again???? :)

[Disney_rider]

Groups 7, 9 and 11 Please:)

And I will do Bugs and Peru and I have no idea what the other will be.

Michi, if you read the other post on the other thread, here's my 3!:goodvibes
If you want I'll make a trip to your side of the state and help you with these :hug:

[Arizona Rita]

If you want I'll make a trip to your side of the state and help you with these :hug:

Really? I would be willing to come to you, just for the help and company!
Whatever happened to your scrap party? I was going to come and meet you.
Banana is in camp the week of July 19th. Whatcha doing then?
And motorcycle? Surprise, surprise, surprise!:goodvibes

In the meantime could someone post a photo of the back of a card? Im curious. Do you stamp it plain or what?

Thanks Michi! I'll try my best!:)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Do y'all mind if they are not all acid free?

I got some books from the school library that can't be circulated anymore because they are falling apart and I want to use the pages as a medium.

[Michi Belle]

You guys are lucky to be able to do that. How far is the drive for you guys?

That sounds like so much fun. Kristy & I only get together for Disney & that's it. We don't get play time for anything else..

[Michi Belle]

Do y'all mind if they are not all acid free?

I got some books from the school library that can't be circulated anymore because they are falling apart and I want to use the pages as a medium.

I love that kinds stuff. I have a lot of that too. For those tyoes of paper, I would put a Matte Medium on top of it to make sure it doesn't go anywhere.
It's like a white gel that dries clear. It's awesome. You can find it at Joann's..

[BernardandMissBianca]

Cool thanks for the tip.

[Disney_rider]

I don't use my ATC's for scrapbook stuff so it makes no difference to me.:thumbsup2

[rlovew]

I will join the flower and the food groups.

Rebecca

[Disney_rider]

Really? I would be willing to come to you, just for the help and company!
Whatever happened to your scrap party? I was going to come and meet you.
Banana is in camp the week of July 19th. Whatcha doing then?
And motorcycle? Surprise, surprise, surprise!:goodvibes

In the meantime could someone post a photo of the back of a card? Im curious. Do you stamp it plain or what?

Thanks Michi! I'll try my best!:)

I will be haveing my card making party on July 18th I had to push it back a week cause we found Termites in our garage!!!! EWWW
But PM me your E-mail and I will send you an invite you can come early or stay late and I will help you with your ATC's.
I know I wanted to do something different so I chose Motorcycles!!!!

[Michi Belle]

I will join the flower and the food groups.

Rebecca

Hey Rebecca, good to see you here! Thanks for playing. I've got you updated.

[Disney_rider]

:headache: Dang it I forgot to post the idea for a group I had sooner I was gonna ask for a Disney Attractions group I made some ATC's for Disney ABC's ATC swap that I'm doing on Swap-bot and my whole series is all Disneyland Attractions I shrunk all the attraction posters I could find and they are all ATC's I might do that for my anything goes group. Damn me for falling asleep last night!!


Ohhhh hey does anyone care if i do my Africa one in watercolor??? I've been takeing classes for the last couple of weeks and I love it!!!! It'll be like a mini- Painting:thumbsup2

[Michi Belle]

:headache: Dang it I forgot to post the idea for a group I had sooner I was gonna ask for a Disney Attractions group I made some ATC's for Disney ABC's ATC swap that I'm doing on Swap-bot and my whole series is all Disneyland Attractions I shrunk all the attraction posters I could find and they are all ATC's I might do that for my anything goes group. Damn me for falling asleep last night!!


Ohhhh hey does anyone care if i do my Africa one in watercolor??? I've been takeing classes for the last couple of weeks and I love it!!!! It'll be like a mini- Painting:thumbsup2

Sure. I can do a group for Disney Attractions. I'll add it & see if we get any bites. The next swap I want to do the ABC's & the whole USA. It would be huge, but rewarding at the end. Those two groups would be the whole swap. But I think I will seperate the USA by regions. If you want every state then you have to sign up for all the groups.
I'll talk to BAMB for when we can do that next.
I like watercolor. I think it's such a pretty way to do ART.

[Disney_rider]

Sure. I can do a group for Disney Attractions. I'll add it & see if we get any bites. The next swap I want to do the ABC's & the whole USA. It would be huge, but rewarding at the end. Those two groups would be the whole swap. But I think I will seperate the USA by regions. If you want every state then you have to sign up for all the groups.
I'll talk to BAMB for when we can do that next.
I like watercolor. I think it's such a pretty way to do ART.

Can we do an ABC's of Disney!!!!
And if you did the alphabet I would love to do it groups of 6's
A bigger group for something like that would be better I think but you never have to listen to me.:rolleyes1

Oh and the attractions group I want "it's a small world"!!!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Sept - November
or
Oct - Dec will work for those. We probably need extra time for those, don't you think?

D_R what do you mean by groups of 6? The only logical way (in my crazy distorted brain) is to do it in groups of 13, 2 letters each, yes? I'd much rather do that then have multiple smaller groups.

water color would be cool for Africa!

Michi, can I still stamp and color over the Matte Medium?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I want Pirates of the Caribbean for Disney Attractions!

And you can take Big Wheel off if no one else wants that group.

[Michi Belle]

I want Pirates of the Caribbean for Disney Attractions!

And you can take Big Wheel off if no one else wants that group.

Well, I'm going to keep the swap open for a couple of days.

I'm going to put attractions on then. How about we do the ABC swap & States swap in September? Then I can give everyone three months to get it done?
I would also like to do a regular ABC swap as well as the Disney one.

Lets ask everyone which one they would like to do 1st.
So ok, guys. Would you rather a regular ABC ATC swap, or a Disney ABC swap?
Hopefully my other groups will fill up with in a couple of days. If not, I will take a couple out & then change the numbers of the groups.

[YodasMom]

Could I please have:
Food / Kitchen
Monuments - Chicago
Time
Vintage - Halloween
Sentiments / Quotes
Ethnic - TBA
Disney - TBA
I will have to look them over and see what else I might want to do. I just got home, and need to run out and fill my tire up again with air for tomorrow.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ugh! Can't believe I forgot what day this was. Spent most of the day watching the Flu Summit and learned absolutely friggin nothing useful.

Anyway...

Please may I have

Flowers
Pirates
Food

and off to look at the rest of the groups. :)

[Michi Belle]

Could I please have:
Food / Kitchen
Monuments - Chicago
Time
Vintage - Halloween
Sentiments / Quotes
Ethnic - TBA
Disney - TBA
I will have to look them over and see what else I might want to do. I just got home, and need to run out and fill my tire up again with air for tomorrow.

Yay Yay Yat:banana::banana::banana:.I'm so glad you signed up. You too AWM! I'll get you guys right on there!:lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Okay, I'd like Disney Attractions too.

Can I do Safari?

[Michi Belle]

Okay, I'd like Disney Attractions too.

Can I do Safari?

Yay, you got it!!! Thanks for playing!

[Michi Belle]

Mazda Uk, & Tinkerbean, I hope you guys still want to play....:rolleyes1

[marlynnp]

Michi ~ In the list after my name you have all my groups, but in the group lists my name is missing for Group 12. Thanks!

I've been accumulating lots of goodies for these. I can't wait to get started!

[Arizona Rita]

Michi, same as Marilyn, you have me listed right in players but you dont have me in my spot for "nature" and Im doing a bug something. TA!:)

[Arizona Rita]

My bad, its 9 thats missing (can I do something Dis here?)

[Michi Belle]

Thanks guys for checking that out for me. I got it fixed. Long day. Thanks again for playing. I'm going to start mine this Saturday at my monthy crop I go to.

[BernardandMissBianca]

In the list of players you're missing my 14.

[MazdaUK]

Yes, I want to play!!! But 10.00 my time you were all still asleep:rolleyes1 and by the time sign-ups opened I was in the middle of the day from hell at work, so when I got home I didn't particularly want to see a pc:headache:

But here I am now - I hope there's enough for some extra groups:goodvibes

2, 4a(pirates - if you open one), 5a, 13 - tractor, 15 - TBA, 12 - dragons, 7a, 11a - France

AZ - can I swap you something for one of your Peru ATCs as DS(9) loves llamas?

I ordered an extra packet of ATC's just in case..........

[YodasMom]

Michi, Just wondering if you might want to change the "monoument group" to title it "Famous Landmarks" (ie: examples: Eifel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Arc de Triumph, Empire State Building, Big Ben, etc, etc)? That's originally what DR recommended. I didn't remember exactly the title she recommended until I went back to look at the last swap. That probably describes the group better! ;)

[MazdaUK]

I suppose I'd better do Big Ben then:rolleyes1 (though that is actuallly the name of the bell which strikes the hour, not the tower itself) Its the 150th birthday today! :cake:

[Michi Belle]

I suppose I'd better do Big Ben then:rolleyes1 (though that is actuallly the name of the bell which strikes the hour, not the tower itself) Its the 150th birthday today! :cake:

YodasMom, I got that changed. Thank you for that. Mazda, I got you down as well. This is starting to fill up nicely.

I was thinking of changing a couple of groups since they didn't fill. Like the Sports & School. Any suggestions? I can cheange them to Anything Boy & Anything Girl?

[Michi Belle]

Happy B-day Big Ben Mazda

[Michi Belle]

YodasMom, can I swap something with you for your Halloween? I'm dying to get one?:worship:

[YodasMom]

I suppose I'd better do Big Ben then:rolleyes1 (though that is actuallly the name of the bell which strikes the hour, not the tower itself) Its the 150th birthday today! :cake:

Mazda, title it what you want for the tower or anything else! I was just trying to come up with a London example, but it's early here and my brain is focused on some other things...LOL!! Choose what you want....those were just examples!! There are many in England as well as all over the world.

[YodasMom]

YodasMom, can I swap something with you for your Halloween? I'm dying to get one?:worship:

I'm sorry, Michi! I looked at that list a few times yesterday when I got home and, for some reason, thought I saw you signed up for it. (Just too busy!) Yes, we can work out a trade.

[Michi Belle]

I chose Vegas because we happen to be gamblers & go there quite oftern. Plus, everything about Vegas is popular.:dance3:

[YodasMom]

I was thinking of changing a couple of groups since they didn't fill. Like the Sports & School. Any suggestions? I can cheange them to Anything Boy & Anything Girl?

One of the ideas, which sounded cool, that DR suggested last round was choose a decade (1940's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, etc).

Another thing I'd like to do is "Great Roadtrips". If so, I would love to do one with Route 66.

Do you want to change the Sentiments group to "Sentiments & Quotes" (embellished to the theme of the sentiment, of course)

[Michi Belle]

One of the ideas, which sounded cool, that DR suggested last round was choose a decade (1940's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, etc).

Another thing I'd like to do is "Great Roadtrips". If so, I would love to do one with Route 66.

Do you want to change the Sentiments group to "Sentiments & Quotes" (embellished to the theme of the sentiment, of course)

I like the Decade group, & Roadtrips.
I already changed the otherone to Sentiments/Verbage, I can ad Quote's too it as well.
Ok, I will change the others then. Sorry about not remembering. I tend to forget stuff, :rotfl2:.
I will do RV's travels for me then.

[YodasMom]

I like the Decade group, & Roadtrips.
I already changed the otherone to Sentiments/Verbage, I can ad Quote's too it as well.
Ok, I will change the others then. Sorry about not remembering. I tend to forget stuff, :rotfl2:.
I will do RV's travels for me then.

The Roadtrip idea came from watching "Today" show this morning and they were advertising their upcoming series of "Great American Roadtrips" which I was going to suggest, but didn't want to leave Mazda out ;) There are just some places and experiences that you can't have if you fly.....like funky stops at strange places along the roadways, kitchy places, diners, etc. It's more like places to stop or routes, not all types of vehicle related. Could also include Natinal Parks (which I would actually like to do at some point for a group). I would like to do Route 66 for this one!

Sentiments / Verbage is fine. I didn't know if that idea I had was clear enough.

If we do the decades one, I would like to sign up for 1960's (or 1940's if someone else really wants the 60's)

[Michi Belle]

We just got back from our two week vacation on a Beast of an RV. We had a blast & we went to so many places. One place is Rock City. Ughhh, I loved it! PLus, I bought some road trip paper & other things so I have great ideas for that. It will end up being more cutesey though.

I'll book you for the 60's then, unless someone says other wise that they would like to trade with you.
Anyone want to take more groups. I think I'm in like 14 of these. EEEsssshhhh! I better start working on them this weekend..

[YodasMom]

We just got back from our two week vacation on a Beast of an RV. We had a blast & we went to so many places. One place is Rock City

Which Rock City?!

Later today, I will list my themes for the ones, I haven't listed. I don't want to give them to you until I'm 100% sure so I don't confuse things.

I'm off to the Univ. of Wisconsin Vet Clinic in an hour with my dog for most of the day.

[YodasMom]

Michi,

Can you please put me on the list for Route 66 for "Great Roadtrips"?

Thanks!

[Michi Belle]

Which Rock City?!

Later today, I will list my themes for the ones, I haven't listed. I don't want to give them to you until I'm 100% sure so I don't confuse things.

I'm off to the Univ. of Wisconsin Vet Clinic in an hour with my dog for most of the day.

We went to Rock City at Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga Tn. It was fantastic. We muct have spent at least 4hours there if not more. If I lived there, I would have a seaon pass & go weekley & have my lunch there. It's just breathtaking.

No worries on your groups girl. We all know you do amazing work. I have to think of things for some of my groups as well.

For Groups 4 & 10 & 11, do you all mind making 6? If so no worries. I can cancel at least 10A for my Hotair Balloon. That will one less group for me to worry about. I know Mazda wanted to get in on 4 & 11....

I'm going to get ready now to out with the kids for most of the day. Go ahead & post whatever else you guys want & I will update it when I get back. Thanks!

[PirateTink]

I think I'll give this a go this time around. Please add me to:

4A Pirates
5A Food
7A Nature/Birds/Bugs
3 Road Trips

I need to look through my "stuff" before I commit to a title. I'll do that this weekend. Thanks!

[Michi Belle]

I think I'll give this a go this time around. Please add me to:

4A Pirates
5A Food
7A Nature/Birds/Bugs
3 Road Trips

I need to look through my "stuff" before I commit to a title. I'll do that this weekend. Thanks!:welcome:

Yay! Welcome PirateTink. I'm glad your playing with us. Your going to get some real neat cards.

[Arizona Rita]

Mazda~ I actually remembered that I was going to make a LLama set for your DS! If you happen to have any what I would love is the piece with the Queen. I think that is just so cool and I'm already saving things for next years trip:goodvibes So I think it would look awesome!
But if you dont have any of those whatever group Im not in with you is cool, too.

Michi, youre making this really hard for me to keep to 3!
"I've got to be strong, and try yo hang on" any Rocky peeps out there?:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

DR~ I sent you a pm

Michi, I know, it would be nice to have someone to scrap with and run ideas with here. There is no one around me! There's one shop that I will buy supplies from, but I dont even like to take classes there.
I think DR is about 30-50 miles from me, just a hop on the freeway.

[Michi Belle]

Mazda~ I actually remembered that I was going to make a LLama set for your DS! If you happen to have any what I would love is the piece with the Queen. I think that is just so cool and I'm already saving things for next years trip:goodvibes So I think it would look awesome!
But if you dont have any of those whatever group Im not in with you is cool, too.

Michi, youre making this really hard for me to keep to 3!
"I've got to be strong, and try yo hang on" any Rocky peeps out there?:goodvibes

My Dh loves Rocky. We have the series of movies. hahha.
Your so funny. It is hard to keep 3 groups. But I had to do a lot cuz I know I'm going to want a lot in the end. Lots of talent in this swap ya know.

[Arizona Rita]

Wrong Rocky Sweetie~Horror not Balboa (love him too!):rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

"Or my mind may well snap"

LOL, love Rocky Horror, haven't seen it in almost 20 years though. DS13 is almost old enough to go.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Michi, get rid of my big wheel and I'll take Road trips (hotel/motel) and decades - 1940's

[Michi Belle]

Michi, get rid of my big wheel and I'll take Road trips (hotel/motel) and decades - 1940's

Hahahahah, how funny! Nope I can't say I've seen. I need to check it out.
I'll get you donw for those groups BAMB. Thanks!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Of course I'm now looking at my laundry list of things to do and I'm thinking what in the world did I get my self into?!??! LOL

[YodasMom]

Of course I'm now looking at my laundry list of things to do and I'm thinking what in the world did I get my self into?!??! LOL

I resemble that remark, too!

[YodasMom]

Michi,
If you want to get rid of the sentiments group, that's OK with me. We could try it again some other time.

[BernardandMissBianca]

It would probably be a bad idea to tell her to let me know where I can fill in right?!
:rotfl2:

[YodasMom]

It would probably be a bad idea to tell her to let me know where I can fill in right?!
:rotfl2:

If you do, you might wake up in the middle of the night with cold sweats! Might want to sleep on it first....LOL!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

P.S. Note to self:
Run to ACM tomorrow or Sunday to get more ATC cards. They had a nice display on an endcap with packets of cards.

[Michi Belle]

P.S. Note to self:
Run to ACM tomorrow or Sunday to get more ATC cards. They had a nice display on an endcap with packets of cards.

You guys are too much....:rotfl2: I know, I'm in 14 groups, what the heck was I think? You know what though? I have all my ATC's right here next to me by the computer on my carousel. I'm loving every minute of it. I look at them & appreciate them so much. They make me smile & I'm so happy to have them where I can enjoy them.
So after that cheesy statement, that's why you did so many. Because it'll be rewarding in the end.
We had an ACM for like 9 months here & then they took it away. There was a lot of construction in that area & they didn't give it a chance. I loved that store. The nearest one is in Ft. Myers about 35-45minutes away. Your very lucky.
YodasMom, I'll wait till tomorrow & see if we get any other players. I know Tinkerbean wanted to play for sure in this round, but I don't know if she has been on the board or not latley. Anybody know? Let's see if she decides to play or not, & then by tomorrow late afternoon, hopefully I will be able to close this swap for good.

Anybody want to change Sentiments into something else, or cancel it for good? As if we don't have anough already.:rotfl2:

[Michi Belle]

BAMB, you know what I just thought about? Can you go ahead & sign me up on the calnedar for sing up date in mid September sometime for the ABC swap & USA swap? All I need to know is if people want Disney Alphabet swap or just regular Alpa swap.
The states I will break up into regions. That way if doing 50 is way too many for everyone, they can sign up for what ever. ORRRRRR, should I just do one group of 50 & if people want to do it, they can. It's a HUGE commitment. BUT, I think it would be SUPER impressive in the end..Just a thought.

[YodasMom]

Michi, DR hasn't been on today, has she? I don't know if she has computer access on weekends, or just when she is at work? I'm wondering if there are any others she might want. She doesn't know about the groups that were added, and had suggested the decades one awhile ago. She may want to sign up for more....LOL!!:smooth:

[YodasMom]

We had an ACM for like 9 months here & then they took it away. There was a lot of construction in that area & they didn't give it a chance. I loved that store. The nearest one is in Ft. Myers about 35-45minutes away. Your very lucky.
:rotfl2:

We don't have ACM in this part of the country either, but we've got all the others plus some smaller specialty stores that have a lot of different stuff that's good for ATC's.

[Michi Belle]

You know what, I may have her number here somewhere. If so I will call her tomorrow to bs with her & see if she wants more. I was thinking about pm-ing her about the new groups. Thanks for that Karen!:flower3:

[BernardandMissBianca]

You guys are too much....:rotfl2: I know, I'm in 14 groups, what the heck was I think? You know what though? I have all my ATC's right here next to me by the computer on my carousel. I'm loving every minute of it. I look at them & appreciate them so much. They make me smile & I'm so happy to have them where I can enjoy them.
So after that cheesy statement, that's why you did so many. Because it'll be rewarding in the end.
We had an ACM for like 9 months here & then they took it away. There was a lot of construction in that area & they didn't give it a chance. I loved that store. The nearest one is in Ft. Myers about 35-45minutes away. Your very lucky.
YodasMom, I'll wait till tomorrow & see if we get any other players. I know Tinkerbean wanted to play for sure in this round, but I don't know if she has been on the board or not latley. Anybody know? Let's see if she decides to play or not, & then by tomorrow late afternoon, hopefully I will be able to close this swap for good.

Anybody want to change Sentiments into something else, or cancel it for good? As if we don't have anough already.:rotfl2:

tinkerbean is having health issues and needed to step away from the boards for a bit. Sadly, she had to angel out her other swaps. Hopefully she will be back soon!

Cheese away! I like looking at everyone else's stuff too, I just put my ATC's in a binder yesterday. I need a nicer binder though til I can get my carousel under control and out of DD's reach.

Nope, not lucky in the craft store dept, Mike's and ACM are about 30 minutes away and the big Joann's is 45 minutes. Heck the closest gas station that is actually in my town is 10 minutes away, the other is 10 minutes and 2 towns away. The grocery is 20 minutes too. We just deal with having to drive a fair distance out here in the boondocks. LOL


BAMB, you know what I just thought about? Can you go ahead & sign me up on the calnedar for sing up date in mid September sometime for the ABC swap & USA swap? All I need to know is if people want Disney Alphabet swap or just regular Alpa swap.
The states I will break up into regions. That way if doing 50 is way too many for everyone, they can sign up for what ever. ORRRRRR, should I just do one group of 50 & if people want to do it, they can. It's a HUGE commitment. BUT, I think it would be SUPER impressive in the end..Just a thought.

Not sure about the states, if we did one big group of states and one big group of ABC's then if you signed up for 2 spots in each group you would make 38 cards (13 for ABC and 25 for States). I mean it would be tough but once you got into a rhythm it would be ok right? Heck, you're in 14 groups so you're doing 70 cards anyway. But if we do regions someone might miss out and not have a complete set either which would bug a person like me because I need all or nothing! LOL

It's your call. I could do it if my schedule was clear of other swaps, which is should be.
you would have to have angels that were fast though if someone got into a jam.

P.S. I call dibs on CT since I live here!!! LOL

[MazdaUK]

On our honeymoon we drove form LA to San Francisco on Route 101, so I coulkd do something around that, it would be fun:goodvibes If we do decades I'd love 70s.:thumbsup2

[YodasMom]

On our honeymoon we drove form LA to San Francisco on Route 101, so I coulkd do something around that, it would be fun:goodvibes

One of the most gorgeous drives in the world, IMO!!!!

[YodasMom]

BAMB, you know what I just thought about? Can you go ahead & sign me up on the calnedar for sing up date in mid September sometime for the ABC swap & USA swap? All I need to know is if people want Disney Alphabet swap or just regular Alpa swap.
The states I will break up into regions. That way if doing 50 is way too many for everyone, they can sign up for what ever. ORRRRRR, should I just do one group of 50 & if people want to do it, they can. It's a HUGE commitment. BUT, I think it would be SUPER impressive in the end..Just a thought.

Michi, are you going to do an interest thread to see if people have a preference as to the time of year to do this, a time that goes along with when you can best do it? I'd love to do it, but will be gone alot between Sept and mid November....which means I'll be playing catch-up a lot with/at work.

[YodasMom]

Michi, Could you please add me to the "Fantasy" group? I will probably do one of my fantasy people in a bottle cards, but will update with what I'm calling it.

Also, if the sentiments group is canceled, I could change to the nature group, since my sentiment would have also fallen in that catagory.

[Michi Belle]

On our honeymoon we drove form LA to San Francisco on Route 101, so I coulkd do something around that, it would be fun:goodvibes If we do decades I'd love 70s.:thumbsup2

So Mazda, do you want me to go ahead & put you for Travel & 1970's? Thanks a bunch.
Oh by the wya, can anyone tell me how to answer more than one quote in one post? Thanks!

[Michi Belle]

Ok Mazda, I may have to cancell your Ethinic since your the other one. Unless everyone doesn't mind making 6? Let me know guys.:confused3
Thanks for everything!:flower3:

[YodasMom]

Ok Mazda, I may have to cancell your Ethinic since your the other one. Unless everyone doesn't mind making 6? Let me know guys.:confused3
Thanks for everything!:flower3:

Mazda can have my spot in this one, It's no problem! Or, if people want to do 6, that's fine with me.

[Michi Belle]

Mazda can have my spot in this one, It's no problem! Or, if people want to do 6, that's fine with me.

Yay, thanks Karen. I'm going with making 6. What theheck, right? haha. I'm down to 13 groups now so that's easier. We'll wait to see what others say then.

[Arizona Rita]

I would like Mazda to be in our group, too!

Michi, at this point, 13, 14 you can handle more than that!:goodvibes
Isnt this the lady who wants to do the Alphabet and all 50 states (possibly Puerto Rico! 51!) at the same time?:rotfl:

[Michi Belle]

I would like Mazda to be in our group, too!

Michi, at this point, 13, 14 you can handle more than that!:goodvibes
Isnt this the lady who wants to do the Alphabet and all 50 states (possibly Puerto Rico! 51!) at the same time?:rotfl:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: Your right Rita. How crazy am I to say such a thing?:rotfl2: Ok, I will go ahead & Mazda to our group. Yay!:banana:

If you were going to do the alaphabet one, would you prefer Disney or regular alpha?

[marlynnp]

Ok, I will go ahead & Mazda to our group. Yay!:banana:

If you were going to do the alaphabet one, would you prefer Disney or regular alpha?


Yay! 6 is good.

And I'd want to do a regular alphabet.

[Arizona Rita]

I mainlt scrap Disney so I would want Dis BUT...... I am a preschool teacher and will be going back to it, it would probably be cool to have a "normal" set.


Michi, if no one else signs up for that last spot in Landmarks before you close maybe I could have it and do Grand Canyon? But I'll only take it at the end if no one else does, ok? So if youre getting ready to close and no one has, OK?

[YodasMom]

So Mazda, do you want me to go ahead & put you for Travel & 1970's? Thanks a bunch.
Oh by the wya, can anyone tell me how to answer more than one quote in one post? Thanks!

Michi, Is group 3 going to be 5 or 6?

[BernardandMissBianca]

So Mazda, do you want me to go ahead & put you for Travel & 1970's? Thanks a bunch.
Oh by the wya, can anyone tell me how to answer more than one quote in one post? Thanks!

If you look next to the Quote button on the posts there is a " with a +, click that on every post you want to quote, then hit post reply. Type to each person under their quote as you normally would when quoting one person.

Clear as mud right?!? LOL

[MazdaUK]

If everyone is OK with doing 6 I would love to be in that group:goodvibes And yes please for travel and 1970s. I may have the body of a weak and feeble woman, .........but I've got the willpower to match:rotfl: EAT can you put me down fro France for the ethnic please - I've got a little bit of Provencal fabric I've been saving speccially

[YodasMom]

If you look next to the Quote button on the posts there is a " with a +, click that on every post you want to quote, then hit post reply. Type to each person under their quote as you normally would when quoting one person.

Clear as mud right?!? LOL

Thanks for clarifying this for me, too, Buffy!! I had been clicking on that multi-quote button with no response, thinking it didn't work...Didn't know you had to then click on the "post reply"!

[YodasMom]

Michi,
Here are four of my themes:

Group 5A-Food/Kitchen/Cooking/Recipes
** 50's Retro Kitchen

Group 11-Ethnic
**Native American

Group 12 - Fantasy
**Fairy in a bottle / Magic Doorway

Group 17-Disney Attractions
**Haunted Mansion (Stretching room)

Have one more theme to add later. :)

[MazdaUK]

I might have "cream tea" for my kitchen them - or I might not:rotfl: Need to think how to do it ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

"Half Baked" is my food ATC title.
"Flower Power" for my food group.
"Ahoy Matey" for the pirate group.
"Wild Thing" for the Disney Attractions group.

[rlovew]

I will join the 2nd nature group too. I found stuff in my stash that will be perfect for them- I will be doing birds.

Rebecca

[Michi Belle]

Ok, thanks everyone. I updated everyone till here. I'm going to go ahead & close the swap, but if DR or anyone else wants to add more groups later on I can add them. I'm done with my Ethnic group for Tangier. I'm going to post pic. Please let me know what you guys think.

[Michi Belle]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/MichiHernandez/Projects.jpg

Her's my Tangier for group 11/Ethnic
Sorry for the crappy photo

[Arizona Rita]

Michi I definitely want that 4th group~Landmark, and it is Grand Canyon.
Now you can close!:goodvibes

[Michi Belle]

Michi I definitely want that 4th group~Landmark, and it is Grand Canyon.
Now you can close!:goodvibes

Rita I went ahead & put you down. You broke your rules, hahaha:rotfl2:
You going to greta. Did you see my Tangier card? It's not the best pic to see the details, but I really like it.

[YodasMom]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/MichiHernandez/Projects.jpg

Her's my Tangier for group 11/Ethnic
Sorry for the crappy photo

Very cool, Michi! :thumbsup2

[YodasMom]

Michi,
For the "Great Roadtrips" group, Mazda asked for California Hwy 101. Are you going to add her to the group for a total of 6? I thought you said it was OK before, but just wondering how many to make.

Thanks!

[Arizona Rita]

I know! But you all made it too hard to resist! And I definitely not going to angel because I still dont know what I'm doing!:goodvibes

Is it just one card per person or is it 2? And we can use any art medium on these, like can we modge Podge them? I cant wait to get started.
I didnt know that about DR. I hope she's ok. If she needs to postpone her swap I'm sure everyone will understand.
I dont know if I should post an interest thread about lyrics or wait until we hear something. I was going to wait until she was up and running with inchies.

[Arizona Rita]

BTW, Tangiers is so pretty!!

[Arizona Rita]

yea, me again! Can you post a pic of what the cards should look like on the back? TA!

[niteowlgal]

:tink:Michi,
Just getting the hang of this. I thought I was doing 3 sets of atc's. #7 and #7A along with #9. (make 5 bird, 5 different bird and 5 suprise!) Let me know.
And for those who don't know Michi very well, she's as nice as she is cute! I recently went to a scrap night with her. We laughed our butts off. Now there are gals requesting to sit at the same table with us. She is lot's of fun.

[Michi Belle]

Michi,
For the "Great Roadtrips" group, Mazda asked for California Hwy 101. Are you going to add her to the group for a total of 6? I thought you said it was OK before, but just wondering how many to make.

Thanks!

Karen, thanks for the update for Mazda. I went ahead & added her to our group. At least I'm not as bad as the last time hosting so far, :rotfl2: I tried to post a better pic of my Tangiers but it wouldn't come out better.

Rita, we only have to make one card per group. I'd rather us make one card & make it amazing then to make two average ones. I will see if I can't post the back of an ATC sometime today. Thanks for the complient of my Tangier's BTW.
Yes, you can do a modge podge of sorts.

As far as D_R, let me see if I can't get a hold of her to see how she is doing. I hope she is alright. I believe she lost her job so that's why she hasn't been on. Not sure if she has a puter at home.

As far as Tinkerbean goes, she was really excited to join this next swap, but I hear she's not feeling well these days. My heart goes out to her & I hope she gets better!:flower3:

[Michi Belle]

:tink:Michi,
Just getting the hang of this. I thought I was doing 3 sets of atc's. #7 and #7A along with #9. (make 5 bird, 5 different bird and 5 suprise!) Let me know.
And for those who don't know Michi very well, she's as nice as she is cute! I recently went to a scrap night with her. We laughed our butts off. Now there are gals requesting to sit at the same table with us. She is lot's of fun.

Hey Sharon, I fixed your groups up top. Sometimes it's east to miss things on here. I'm so glad you are playing with. I only wish the girls could meet you in person because your so fun.
As far as the scrap night went the other day, we are always the craziet one's of them all. Making the girls laught their tales off. Wish we could do it all in person.
Sharon, there's a lot of talent in this group. You'l be happy with everything in the end!:banana:

[Michi Belle]

Oops, I forgot. I'm going to go ahead & close the swap for sign ups. If D_R comes back & wants more groups, I am going to honor it for her. If she decides to drop out due to financials, we will need angels. Thanks everyone!

[rlovew]

I am here- I have already thought about what I am doing for my groups- I bought a few things I needed yesterday.

I need group 7A added to my list at the top of the first post when you get a chance.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm here!

In the master list take out #8 and #11 and add #3.

I have already started on mine. Need to get ahead of the game, only 40 some odd days til Disney!

[Arizona Rita]

Hi, checking in and groups are good. I have ideas but I just want to finish DCL swap first.
Do they trade cards at CK conventions, and if so would it be practicle to make a few extras up?
I really have no clue how any of this works:confused3

[Michi Belle]

Hi, checking in and groups are good. I have ideas but I just want to finish DCL swap first.
Do they trade cards at CK conventions, and if so would it be practicle to make a few extras up?
I really have no clue how any of this works:confused3

Sure, I would make some just in case. But unless you have some kind obutton that say's "I trade ATC's" I don't know if you'll have any luck trading. CK is more scrapbooking so I don't know if you'll find anyone to swap with.

[YodasMom]

As far as D_R, let me see if I can't get a hold of her to see how she is doing. I hope she is alright. I believe she lost her job so that's why she hasn't been on. Not sure if she has a puter at home.

I have DR's e-mail address, but unless she has access to a computer, that's not going to be much help. Michi, let me know if you don't have it.

[PirateTink]

I checked out my groups - all are good but I'm not sure what to do with group 4A. Is that still a group or might there be interest still?
Thanks,
Michelle

[YodasMom]

Michi, You have my groups listed at the top as: 3,5A, 6,10,11,14,15,17

They are actually: 3, 5A, 6, 7A, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17

Someone, please throw a net over my head!

Is the decades group still a go since it's small, or do we want to wait to do it when there can be more in it?

[Michi Belle]

I checked out my groups - all are good but I'm not sure what to do with group 4A. Is that still a group or might there be interest still?
Thanks,
Michelle

Hey Pirate Tink! It's up tp the two of you if you want to just do two. I can always cancel it.

Karen,the same for you. If t's a hassel just to do three, then we can cancel that as well. Lets see what everyone has to say by tomorrow. I will fix your groups. Thanks!

[marlynnp]

Hi, checking in and groups are good. I have ideas but I just want to finish DCL swap first.
Do they trade cards at CK conventions, and if so would it be practicle to make a few extras up?
I really have no clue how any of this works:confused3

Rita~

I saw people at our covention last year that were wearing 'I trade ATCs' buttons. I made extras the first time and will again this time. I plan on taking my ATCs with me and working on them at the convention at the end of the month and hopefully I'll trade a few too!


My groups look good!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is the decades group still a go since it's small, or do we want to wait to do it when there can be more in it?

Doesn't matter to me, we can wait til more people are interested. I'd like to have consecutive decades.

Mazda, what do you think?

[YodasMom]

Doesn't matter to me, we can wait til more people are interested. I'd like to have consecutive decades.

Mazda, what do you think?

I agree, unless DR wants to join it since it was originally her idea a couple of months ago.

[Disney_rider]

I can be in the group put me where you need me.:thumbsup2
I'd like the 20's so I can flappers!!!

[MazdaUK]

I don't mind small groups, especially as a couple of mine are slightly larger. I don't mind if the decades are in order, either - I couldn't get all my calendar ATCs in my holder so they are a bit all over the place!

My groups are not quite right - one missing

Mazda UK-Groups-2,3 4A,5A,6,11,12,13,15

[AlexWyattMommy]

My groups look good. :thumbsup2

[Downrivermama]

I'm good with my groups. Everything looks good!:thumbsup2

[Arizona Rita]

Can you use the torn paper effect on ATCs? I was thinking of stamping my LLama and then tearing the paper aroud it and inking the edges and then layering that on the ATC with a Peruvian background and some embellies.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yep, you sure can! Can't wait to see it!

[MazdaUK]

I'm so glad I'm in the group (even though you were making me one anyway ;) )

[YodasMom]

Group 6-Decades-1920's-1970's Make 3

1. YodasMom-1960's
2. BAMB-1940's
3. Mazda UK-1970's
4. Disney Rider-1920's
5.


Michi,
Group 6 is now make 4, correct, if no one else joins? (1930's and 1950's still open)

[Michi Belle]

Can you use the torn paper effect on ATCs? I was thinking of stamping my LLama and then tearing the paper aroud it and inking the edges and then layering that on the ATC with a Peruvian background and some embellies.

Yes, that is a technique you can do, but not an embellie. Just to give you a heads up. I love doing that as well. I think I will be doing that for my Pirate group. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

YodasMom, I went ahead & fixed group 6. Thanks for that!

[MazdaUK]

Just so no-one's disappointed, its Route 1 not 101 we went down:thumbsup2 I pulled out our old map, and I think I might cut it up as the background - I'm figuring we'll need a new map anyway as we bought this one in 1990, right?:rolleyes1 And then only after getting lost 3 times as DH wouldn't get a map to start with "as there's maps in the guide book":rolleyes: - perhaps he should have noticed it was a "pocket" guide - you're not getting much detail on a book measuring 6" x 3":rotfl:

[YodasMom]

Just so no-one's disappointed, its Route 1 not 101 we went down:thumbsup2 I pulled out our old map, and I think I might cut it up as the background - I'm figuring we'll need a new map anyway as we bought this one in 1990, right?:rolleyes1 And then only after getting lost 3 times as DH wouldn't get a map to start with "as there's maps in the guide book":rolleyes: - perhaps he should have noticed it was a "pocket" guide - you're not getting much detail on a book measuring 6" x 3":rotfl:

Yeah, I found an old Highway sign for this route when I was searching for some of my things. Don't know if I'll find it again, but if I do, and you want it, I can send you the link. It's my second favorite road in the US!!

[MazdaUK]

:banana: Link would be great if you can find it!

[YodasMom]

:banana: Link would be great if you can find it!

Mazda, I just PM'd you the link to the website. It's actually a store with vintage signs, but you could copy and paste, and use as clipart or whatever.

Hope the link works for you!

[BernardandMissBianca]

YM, would you mind sending me a link too please? I need some vintage inspiration.

[YodasMom]

YM, would you mind sending me a link too please? I need some vintage inspiration.

Incoming!!! Check your PM's. Hope you find something you like!

[BernardandMissBianca]

received and returned!

I actually found a sign I love, the Steak and Shake one, the kids loved Steak and Shake when we drove out to Kansas, we don't have those here.

[MazdaUK]

Piratetink, are we still doing 4A (make 2)? I'm happy if you're happy:thumbsup2

And is it Make 4 for Gp 13?

TIA

[AlexWyattMommy]

Piratetink, are we still doing 4A (make 2)? I'm happy if you're happy:thumbsup2

And is it Make 4 for Gp 13?

TIA

I can make enough of my pirate ATC to cover you two if want to make three instead.

[YodasMom]

received and returned!

I actually found a sign I love, the Steak and Shake one, the kids loved Steak and Shake when we drove out to Kansas, we don't have those here.

S & S is all over the place around here! I drove through last night after I did some errands.

[PirateTink]

I can make enough of my pirate ATC to cover you two if want to make three instead.


Mazda - Great - I'm up for it too! :yay: I love pirate things & have lots of fun stuff to use for this.

AWM - Thank you so much for offering - sounds good to me :cool1:

[MazdaUK]

3 would be more fun (and I love AWM's stuff;) ) so happy to go with that:thumbsup2

[Arizona Rita]

Leaving this spot open for the futureThis is my first ATC card. I stamped, skittled, stickled and added a brad in the center and added wire. Yes, it is a real mirrow, preschool safe.
Am I on the right track or way off base. What do I need to change?Leaving this spot open for the future

[Arizona Rita]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3739087937_78d3f0a0a3_b_d.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm not getting one, but I like it.

[Michi Belle]

I can make enough of my pirate ATC to cover you two if want to make three instead.

AWM, I will go ahead & add you with the girls then. Yay!! Sorry I haven't been on.

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Michi
Where have you been? I hope everything is ok.
What do you think of my dragonfly? Am I in the right ballpark as to what an ATC is supposed to be?

Thanks AWM!

[Michi Belle]

Hey there Rita, I
I'm good thank you. Summer is going by like crazy with the kiddos. I didn't get a chance to really look at it. I just did & I really like it. It looks like a mirror. Did you use mirror paper? I need to get me some of that.:cheer2:

[Arizona Rita]

Thanks Michi. Used a preschool mirrow., not paper. Is that ok?

My kids start back to school 2 weeks from next Monday! Summer went by too fast!

[MazdaUK]

Come to the UK - mine are still in their first week off!

[Arizona Rita]

Mazda how does your school year run? Typically we are August to Memorial Day-ish (late May).
If you look at my ticket thats actually how long it is until we are in London, the cruise is 3 days later. I would go back to England in a heartbeat!

[BernardandMissBianca]

We do Sept to mid June.

I wanna come to London!!! We actually found an up and running 1960 Mini in the UK, DH and I want to fly out to take a look at it. Not sure if it will happen but one can hope right?

[MazdaUK]

If you do let me know - best time for you while the $$ is stronger and our hotels need your money;) And there's lots of free stuff while you're here too!Our year runs beginning of September to about mid-July. Term ended 17 July, they go back on 3 September (last Monday in August is a bank holiday, and they tend to go back the Tuesday after that, but uit it very late this year being 31 August!)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

That's a short summer break. We got out on May 30 (next year will be very beginning of June) and go back August 24. I wish I was going to England too! My Mom is going next May and wants me to go too, but we're (DH, DS, and I) are going to Montana for 2 weeks next June so it doesn't work $$ wise.

[Arizona Rita]

Hey Mazda, would you like to help plan my trip? I was going to be asking later so might as well ask now!
I have a ton of questions so if the answer is yes do you want me to pm you or just do it on line?
I hope you say yes!:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

will someone go look at this car for me??? You need to crawl up under it and look for rust. LOL

Thornfalcon Classics
Thornfalcon Classics Stoke Hill Henlade Taunton Somerset


http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/761058.jpg

[MazdaUK]

Taunton is a loooooong way from London! Its where cider comes from ;) so by the time I got to the car I doubt I could see the rust:rotfl2: You're looking at a 4-6 hours driving

AR - happy to help with planning your trip! We'd better not hijack this thread;) so either pm me or start one at the bottom with the oddments in case anyone wants to chime in. Buckingham Palace opens for the summer this weekend.

DIT - if you win the lottery I'll help you plan a trip too

Before I print out my clipart can I confirm signups are definitely closed?

DS(15) is off to camp early tomorrow so I fancy doing a bit of creating! :goodvibes:

[Arizona Rita]

Thanks Mazda! So what should we title this new thread? It sounds like we have a couple of people interested.
Since my DS is about the same age as your oldest I'd like to get his take on some things too. And it will be really nice to get a locals take!(yours!:))

[MazdaUK]

How about something really snappy like "UK trip planning - shove in your oar":rotfl2: (thats an English phrase, like "here's my 2 penn'th", meaning have your say :rolleyes1)

Happy to share our favourite (free!) places and how to get "2 for 1" stuff ;)

[Arizona Rita]

Ive heard alot of Brit sayings but not that one! Had to read it twice!:goodvibes

I like it!
Ok ladies, Im starting a new thread "Shove In Your Oar!'
If anyone has been across the pond or has questions please feel free to "shove in your oar" at anytime!

[MazdaUK]

BAMB - Bristol airport is the nearest to Somerset:thumbsup2 Just in case:rolleyes1

[BernardandMissBianca]

BAMB - Bristol airport is the nearest to Somerset:thumbsup2 Just in case:rolleyes1

cool! My friend (the guy we bought DH's car from) lives in Coventry so he's going to go look at it for me. It's like 2 1/2 hours or something like that.

[YodasMom]

OK, back to the ATC swap for a minute.......

I was at Archivers this afternoon blowing one of my internet coupons and they have the clear plastic sleeves for the ATC turntable thingy. The ones they carry have a border on the edge for the slits that fit into the turntable and that border is closed off from the sleeve part so you can attach them onto the turntable without any slits being put in the cards. I bought all they had, which was only 3 packs, at my closest store, but I will get more next week elsewhere. I haven't bought the turntable yet, but will go back with another coupon another time.

Then back to the England theme..... AR, your cruise really sounds interesting! I'd love to do that sometime. Buffy, that little Cooper is just darling!! My two Corgi's would love to drive it to meet the Queen! I know that thread is opened up in the living room, so I won't say anymore here!

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK, back to the ATC swap for a minute.......

I was at Archivers this afternoon blowing one of my internet coupons and they have the clear plastic sleeves for the ATC turntable thingy. The ones they carry have a border on the edge for the slits that fit into the turntable and that border is closed off from the sleeve part so you can attach them onto the turntable without any slits being put in the cards. I bought all they had, which was only 3 packs, at my closest store, but I will get more next week elsewhere. I haven't bought the turntable yet, but will go back with another coupon another time.



HUH??? Pic please for those of us who can't wrap their brain around the description. I'm getting to old....... :rotfl2:

[YodasMom]

HUH??? Pic please for those of us who can't wrap their brain around the description. I'm getting to old....... :rotfl2:

It's like a really small page protector with slits on the side. I will try to photograph and add here in a while. It's clear, though, so I don't know how well it will photograph.....LOL!!!

ETA:
Here they are: ATC Slipcovers
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/YodasMomPhoto/7GypsiesATCSlipcovers.jpg

[BernardandMissBianca]

It's like a really small page protector with slits on the side. I will try to photograph and add here in a while. It's clear, though, so I don't know how well it will photograph.....LOL!!!

tell me the name and I'll google it.

Sounds like something I need, DD has gotten into my Disney ATC's that I got from SDV last year. I need to keep her hands off my stuffies. LOL

[YodasMom]

tell me the name and I'll google it.

Sounds like something I need, DD has gotten into my Disney ATC's that I got from SDV last year. I need to keep her hands off my stuffies. LOL

See my previous post. I added the photo! They're called ATC Slipcovers by 7 Gypsies. $2.99 a packet.

[BernardandMissBianca]

OH, I really like those!! And they don't compromise the card either.

[YodasMom]

OH, I really like those!! And they don't compromise the card either.

Right, they're just like a page protector. My next step is to get the turntable thing so I can actually use them!!:rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

progress report - not much to be said, I have 90% of my cards stamped for info. Waiting on a stamp from Stampin Up for the Bird group.
No progress on others, I've been experimenting with some stuff so I'm still in the testing stage.

[AlexWyattMommy]

No progress yet for me.

[Arizona Rita]

I have finished Bugs/Dragonfly and will be starting Peru this weekend I hope.

[YodasMom]

I've got all my supplies and ideas for each group. Just need to finish another project before I start on these.

[MazdaUK]

I've got my supplies sorted - DS(15) is on camp and DH is late shift all week so I'll have a couple of hours each evening:goodvibes

[marlynnp]

I have a bag full of supplies. I need to grab some cardstock, stamps and ink. Then all is going with me to CKC next Friday as I plan on working on them at the crop!

[Downrivermama]

Went to Archivers over the weekend and they have the ATC protectors and the ATC spinner thingie! the covers were $2.99 and I didn't look at the price of the spinner. They had a display of 7 Gypies products.

[YodasMom]

Went to Archivers over the weekend and they have the ATC protectors and the ATC spinner thingie! the covers were $2.99 and I didn't look at the price of the spinner. They had a display of 7 Gypies products.

That's what I was talking about above. I think the spinners were around $29.95. I plan to use another coupon this week, probably tomorrow and pick up a spinner. I bought all their ATC Slipcovers (7 Gypsies calls them slipcovers), but will pick up some more at another Archivers store while I'm waiting for the closer one to replenish!

[Downrivermama]

That's what I was talking about above. I think the spinners were around $29.95. I plan to use another coupon this week, probably tomorrow and pick up a spinner. I bought all their ATC Slipcovers (7 Gypsies calls them slipcovers), but will pick up some more at another Archivers store while I'm waiting for the closer one to replenish!

Your lucky! We have 2 Archiver stores which are about 30 miles from my house! It was a spur of the moment run. We went to IKEA and Archivers! I actually need to go back to IKEA. Got some drawers for a hanging shoe bag to try. The drawers are longer than my old shoe bag! I lived in the deprived part of the metro area! :rotfl:

[YodasMom]

I picked up the 7 Gypsies ATC spinner today at Archivers. The price is $31.99, but with the 30% off coupon it was $22. 39 plus tax.

If anyone needs that 30% off coupon, let me know. It expires on July 31, though they'll come out with another one soon after.

[Michi Belle]

Ok yall, just in case you didn't read the Disney_Rider thread I put out, I am taking over her Inchies & Moos swap. Her Mother just had a stroke & she is taking care of her. My heart goes out to her & her family!
They are going to be together with the ATC's now. It will also be better to mail for those of you that are in both swaps.

Arizona Rita & Dutchess Trish, please look at your new groups now since I have added to extras. If there are any you don't want, I can always take you off. Thanks for volunteering for extra groups.

I'm cancelling the Moos since there isn't much action going on there. I hope that is ok for everyone. We can always do it another time. Also check the due date. O have changed longer to September 21st now. That gives a little extra time for everyone.

M_M, I cancelled your Fantasy group since you were the only one in it, unless anyone else wants it too. I'm going to leave the swap open for a couple more days to see if anyone wants anymore groups since a couple of them you only have to make 3. That also goes for the ATC's as well. Please pm me your info since I misplaced my crafting book that I keep all my info in.

Thanks to all for understanding & cooperating. Since I'm new to hostessing, let me know if I make any mistakes. This will be my 2nd time hosting, as it's challenging like the 1st one was, :rotfl2: Thanks again!!!

[duchess_tisha]

Just checking in to let you know that I am OK with the groups you added me to.

Also, I don't have a problem with cancelling the moos. Thanks!

[Michi Belle]

I picked up the 7 Gypsies ATC spinner today at Archivers. The price is $31.99, but with the 30% off coupon it was $22. 39 plus tax.

If anyone needs that 30% off coupon, let me know. It expires on July 31, though they'll come out with another one soon after.

YodasMom, let me know if you get other coupns for the carousel. I want to get more...Thanks!

[YodasMom]

YodasMom, let me know if you get other coupns for the carousel. I want to get more...Thanks!

Can you buy it today? The coupon expires today, though there will be new ones coming out at some point. This is for Archivers. I need to check and see if I have your e-mail address to forward it to you.

FYI: The coupon is not specifically for a carousel. It's a 30% off coupon for anthing at Archivers, expiring today, July 31.

Michi, PM me your e-mail address again if you want this coupon....If you have an Archivers near you.

[YodasMom]

I'm very sorry to hear about DisneyRider's mom and hope she improves quickly. DR is certainly having a tough time right now. Much pixiedust and good thoughts going her way!!

Michi, are the group sizes staying the same for the ATC swap, or will DR be out of the groups she signed up for? Could you please clarify the totals for each group when you get time? I was going to start working on these this weekend.

And, to confirm the Due date for both the ATC and Inchie swap is September 21, 2009, correct?

[Arizona Rita]

My groups are fine Michi.
Thanks for doing this.
Do you know if Surina has access to a computer. I would pm her if I knew she did.

[Michi Belle]

I'm very sorry to hear about DisneyRider's mom and hope she improves quickly. DR is certainly having a tough time right now. Much pixiedust and good thoughts going her way!!

Michi, are the group sizes staying the same for the ATC swap, or will DR be out of the groups she signed up for? Could you please clarify the totals for each group when you get time? I was going to start working on these this weekend.

And, to confirm the Due date for both the ATC and Inchie swap is September 21, 2009, correct?

YodasMom, I will pm you with my info. I will for sure let DR know you guys are thinking of her....
Ok so yes, DR's groups need to be angeled as well. So if anyone could help out with hers that would be great. If not, we will make 6 to a group or combine groups.
The due date is now Monday September 21st to give everyone a little bit of extra time. Thanks Karen!!
Unfortunaley, I can't take anymore groups since I'm in like 12 or 13 of them, plus the inchies. I'll take any help I can get. Thanks!

[Michi Belle]

Dutchess T & AZRita, thank you so much for tkaing the extra groups for the inchies. AZRita, do you want more ATC groups that D_R was in?

[YodasMom]

Michi,
I could probably take her Group 9 Surprise group spot for ATC's. Let me know if that would help.

[Michi Belle]

Michi,
I could probably take her Group 9 Surprise group spot for ATC's. Let me know if that would help.

YodasMom, that would be great! Thank you so very much. I will update you now.

[duchess_tisha]

Michi_Belle - I sent you a PM with my information. Let me know if you need anything else!

Inchies groups
A1, B, E, K, L, L1

Checking in for 8/1 Inchies
2 groups done
3 groups left; will get the paper and supplies at lunch today

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Michi, you've got me listed in only 4 groups, but I'm actually in 7. My groups should list as: A, C, D, F, H, L, L1 :goodvibes

As for my progress, I haven't done anything yet. I'm going to put supplies for this together and take these on vacation with me since they are small and should be easy to do away from home.

[Michi Belle]

Michi, you've got me listed in only 4 groups, but I'm actually in 7. My groups should list as: A, C, D, F, H, L, L1 :goodvibes

As for my progress, I haven't done anything yet. I'm going to put supplies for this together and take these on vacation with me since they are small and should be easy to do away from home.

Ok DIT, thanks for checking in. I fixed your groups. Thanks a bunch! I got your pm as well.
K guys, I'm going to go out for most of the day now. I will check in later to see what has changed. Thanks everyone!!!

[MazdaUK]

P&PD to DR and her mom.

I'm in a lot of the same groups, and planned on working these over the weekend. I'll go ahead and make what is planned in the hope we get angels, if we don't I'll have some spares to trade so its good either way:goodvibes I've already printed and am now out of ink:headache: so bigger groups would be a bit of a pain.;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Checking in for August 1. I'll be working on these soon.

Tell D_R I'll be thinking about her.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Michi I will look at the groups and check back in with you.

Thanks for bumping the Due date back, that really helps me out tremendously!!

Love and hugs to D_R, tell her to call me if she needs anything.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Michi,
I can take:
ATC - Group 4 , pirates
ATC - Group 15, Famous Landmarks, Eiffel Tower

[YodasMom]

Thanks for bumping the Due date back, that really helps me out tremendously!!

Me too!!! It will help to have part of Labor Day weekend to work on these!!
And, it will give me some of the remanining summer weekends to do other things in case summer decides to come here!

[Michi Belle]

Your very welcome you guys. I know time comes & goes quickley, plus the merging of the two groups will make it easier on all of us.

BAMB, thanks for taking the two groups. That helps a lot! I went ahead & updated you. I kept D_R's groups up so people can see what still needs to be filled. Thanks again!

[MazdaUK]

I can take her Group 10 - anything vintage (not that I know what I'll do yet;) )

[Michi Belle]

I can take her Group 10 - anything vintage (not that I know what I'll do yet;) )

Oh thank you Mazda. That's a big help! I'll add you now.

[rlovew]

If I can do a flat oragami on it as 1 of the embellishments I can do the ethnic group- I will being doing Oriental in that case.

Rebecca

[Michi Belle]

If I can do a flat oragami on it as 1 of the embellishments I can do the ethnic group- I will being doing Oriental in that case.

Rebecca

Rebecca that sounds great. I'll go ahead & add you now. Thank you very much!

[YodasMom]

If anyone else is interested in the Decades Group, I can give you a link for some collage sheets that might give you ideas for 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's. They have to be purchased if you want to order them for download, but not expensive, though.

[MazdaUK]

I'm 4 groups down :goodvibes But my vellum has gone a bit wavy from the stickles:headache: I'll stick it under a book before I wrap it unless anyone has any bright ideas:confused3

[duchess_tisha]

HELP!

I have all my inchie groups done except for the Ethnic group. Can anyone help me think of what to do here? I was going to do a flag, but that is just boring! I can't think of anything else to do. Any ideas out there??

[YodasMom]

HELP!

I have all my inchie groups done except for the Ethnic group. Can anyone help me think of what to do here? I was going to do a flag, but that is just boring! I can't think of anything else to do. Any ideas out there??

There are lots of websites where you can download collage sheets with Inchie designs (for a small price). I'd probably start with something like that and then embelish on top of that.

[PirateTink]

Hey, is an angel still needed for DR's group 17 - Disney Attractions? If so, I can do that one. Let me know & I'll think of which attraction I'm going with since I have a few ideas at the moment.

Michelle

[MazdaUK]

I've done half my groups, but I might not get them all done and packed before we go on vacation :headache: There's plenty of time with the date pushing back, but I'd like to get them done and off so i can do the everyday when I get home:)

Having taken the vintage I'm not sure what to do :headache:- I found a realy cute repro "joke catalogue" with the price in "old money" (shillings), so I might do something from that - what do you think? Maybe colour bits of the ads and put them against a "wallpaper" sort of paper with some "stuff" (don't know what yet), or some repro bubble gum cards which are fun - are they old enough (1960s)?

I don't want to print anything as I'm nearly out of ink and DH always moans about the price :guilty: (I could BUY a printer for less than the cartridges:mad:)

[YodasMom]

I've done half my groups, but I might not get them all done and packed before we go on vacation :headache: There's plenty of time with the date pushing back, but I'd like to get them done and off so i can do the everyday when I get home:)

Having taken the vintage I'm not sure what to do :headache:- I found a realy cute repro "joke catalogue" with the price in "old money" (shillings), so I might do something from that - what do you think? Maybe colour bits of the ads and put them against a "wallpaper" sort of paper with some "stuff" (don't know what yet), or some repro bubble gum cards which are fun - are they old enough (1960s)?

I don't want to print anything as I'm nearly out of ink and DH always moans about the price :guilty: (I could BUY a printer for less than the cartridges:mad:)

Either of those ideas sound cool to me.

And, yes, the price of ink is ridiculous!! When I get time, I want to research finding a wireless capable printer with more reasonably priced ink cartridges.

[YodasMom]

Hey, is an angel still needed for DR's group 17 - Disney Attractions? If so, I can do that one. Let me know & I'll think of which attraction I'm going with since I have a few ideas at the moment.

Michelle

I haven't seen anyone sign up for that group on this thread. Michi has't been around in a while, though, so I don't know for sure.

[YodasMom]

Hey Buffy,
How are you handling taking these to WDW to assemble?

I was thinking of signing up for a long crop in a couple of weeks to try to get some done. The problem is, I get an idea, but that often changes while I'm putting them together, and I'm afraid I wouldn't have all the stuff available while being held captive at a crop. I'm normally back crounging all my stuff, etc once I start working on these!! Not sure if it would work for me, but would sure like to do them with minimal mess to my house vs. the last time....LOL..... and maybe a little quicker! I can spend hours on just one!

[MazdaUK]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that:rotfl2:Even with things like the colour swap (where its harder to change your mind once everything is cut) I'll change embellishments etc. But for this, I often have everything set out then have an "a-ha!" moment (no, I don't start singing:lmao:) and find something else to use. Or I have huge bundles of stuff and thing "That's not all ging to fit on one tiny card":rolleyes1

I've got some great paper which looks like 60s wallpaper so I might partner that with bits from the joke catalogie - the language is hilarious "amuse the men and confuse the ladies":rolleyes:

[Arizona Rita]

I need help or inspiration or something!
I'm good on my ATC, only have Grand Canyon left to do.
But this Inchie thing has got me stumped. I know its not rocket science but I only have one group done and am just not inspired. Now I love my corner squares and use them quiet often as the element on page swaps but I just cant seem to get into this.
Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated (or photos, links, etc)
Thanks!

[YodasMom]

I need help or inspiration or something!
I'm good on my ATC, only have Grand Canyon left to do.
But this Inchie thing has got me stumped. I know its not rocket science but I only have one group done and am just not inspired. Now I love my corner squares and use them quiet often as the element on page swaps but I just cant seem to get into this.
Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated (or photos, links, etc)
Thanks!

If I were doing Inchies, which I'm not, because I'm more into the ATC's, I would either use some of the Clear Stamps that are made for Inchies (or part of a larger stamp)or download some of the online Collage Sheets that are designed for Inchies. They're both really artsie. I know Archivers has the Clear Stamps for Inchies, so I would assume any store that sellls a lot of stamps would. If you need links for some of the collage sheets, I can PM them to you. They just cost a few bucks to order and download and are sold by many artists. Then you can add a 3D embellishment on top, etc.

[YodasMom]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that:rotfl2:Even with things like the colour swap (where its harder to change your mind once everything is cut) I'll change embellishments etc. But for this, I often have everything set out then have an "a-ha!" moment (no, I don't start singing:lmao:) and find something else to use. Or I have huge bundles of stuff and thing "That's not all ging to fit on one tiny card":rolleyes1
:rolleyes:

Oh, yeah, I do all of this!!! So, if I were stuck at a crop and needed something else from my stash I couldn't finish the cards, or I'd have to drive 30 min. back home to pick up! But, I could probably do that and still have enough crop time (as long as it's just one trip home), plus let the dogs out....LOL!!

[missesdisney]

If I were doing Inchies, which I'm not, because I'm more into the ATC's, I would either use some of the Clear Stamps that are made for Inchies (or part of a larger stamp)or download some of the online Collage Sheets that are designed for Inchies. They're both really artsie. I know Archivers has the Clear Stamps for Inchies, so I would assume any store that sellls a lot of stamps would. If you need links for some of the collage sheets, I can PM them to you. They just cost a few bucks to order and download and are sold by many artists. Then you can add a 3D embellishment on top, etc.

Yodasmom -- would you please PM those links to me? I bought some inchie blanks to work with and have not started yet but will be this week. I don't mind printing. My printer is really good with ink and I find it cheap on ebay anyway :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey Buffy,
How are you handling taking these to WDW to assemble?

I was thinking of signing up for a long crop in a couple of weeks to try to get some done. The problem is, I get an idea, but that often changes while I'm putting them together, and I'm afraid I wouldn't have all the stuff available while being held captive at a crop. I'm normally back crounging all my stuff, etc once I start working on these!! Not sure if it would work for me, but would sure like to do them with minimal mess to my house vs. the last time....LOL..... and maybe a little quicker! I can spend hours on just one!

I pretty much have dedicated supplies for ATC's and inchies so I take it all. If I do have a "A-HA" moment I write it down then move on to something else and find the stuff when I get home.

[YodasMom]

Yodasmom -- would you please PM those links to me? I bought some inchie blanks to work with and have not started yet but will be this week. I don't mind printing. My printer is really good with ink and I find it cheap on ebay anyway :)

Sent!!

Also, I was at Joann's tonight and they have some rubber and clear stamps with Inchie designs. Just depends on your subject. I'm sure Michaels probably has them, or will be getting them since they told me they are expanding their stamp area.

[YodasMom]

I pretty much have dedicated supplies for ATC's and inchies so I take it all. If I do have a "A-HA" moment I write it down then move on to something else and find the stuff when I get home.

I have some boxes dedicated to ATC's too, but then they (ATC's) start stealing from my other scrap supplies!!

[Arizona Rita]

Yodasmom
could you please send me those links as well. I want to start these but I dont want to send off a bunch of c***.
Thank you very much!
Rita

[YodasMom]

Yodasmom
could you please send me those links as well. I want to start these but I dont want to send off a bunch of c***.
Thank you very much!
Rita

Incoming!!

[Arizona Rita]

Thank you!

I need to know if Im missing the mark here:
For Disney movie I did Little Mermaid~This is what I have:
A blue water background, on top of that I have a sticker of Ariel and beside that I have a foam type sticker that looks like coral and then added a blue skittle which looks like a little bubble.
Do I need to stamp and buy the artwork? Im really not into stamping that much and I dont know if Im doing enough or not doing enough?:confused3

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Rita, that sounds good to go. There are no requirements that you have to stamp on these.

I'm hoping to work some on these today. I have ideas but not sure how they are going to work.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Here are my very first inchies. These are my owls for the animals group. The edges of the orange paper is inked in a color to match to the circle behind the owl. The circle is inked as well and so is the thin brown strip. The owls are puffy little stickers.

I hope these are okay.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/inchiesowls001.jpg

[YodasMom]

Thank you!

I need to know if Im missing the mark here:
For Disney movie I did Little Mermaid~This is what I have:
A blue water background, on top of that I have a sticker of Ariel and beside that I have a foam type sticker that looks like coral and then added a blue skittle which looks like a little bubble.
Do I need to stamp and buy the artwork? Im really not into stamping that much and I dont know if Im doing enough or not doing enough?:confused3

No, someone above was just asking for ideas............:)

[Arizona Rita]

Yodasmom, you have been so helpful. I really appreciate it.
Do you do alot of inchies? Do you have any work you could post?

DIT~ Too Cute! Banana would love those!
With that example my Ariel is on track, I think.

Thank you both so much!

[YodasMom]

Yodasmom, you have been so helpful. I really appreciate it.
Do you do alot of inchies? Do you have any work you could post?


Thank you both so much!

AR, as far as Inchies and ATC's go, I just do the ATC's since they are more detailed and pieces of art in themselves. The Inchies, I would probably just do as I need to as an enhancement to a scrapbooking page while I'm actually scrapping to make sure it goes with what I'm doing. When doing inchies, I would probably make them after most of the page is put together rather than beforehand in a swap. Just a personal choice.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Here are 3 more of my inchies groups.

Group C - Disney/Girlish - I did princess
The paper is a dark burgandy velvet (very royal looking). These look so much prettier in person.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Inchies001.jpg

Group F - Flowers
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Inchies005.jpg

Group L - Anything Goes
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Inchies007.jpg

[missesdisney]

Got two groups done last night. They are fun! They are also teeny tiny (I'm only doing inchies). I have no manual dexterity in my hands I've noticed!

[MazdaUK]

My hands a re just not good enough for inchies:sad2: I've got all but one of my ATC's done now - I'll load the pics up when I've finished, but with work and kids its hard to get to my home PC to do it:headache:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey, is an angel still needed for DR's group 17 - Disney Attractions? If so, I can do that one. Let me know & I'll think of which attraction I'm going with since I have a few ideas at the moment.

Michelle

I'll go ahead and add you. I wonder where Michi is?!?

[Michi Belle]

I'll go ahead and add you. I wonder where Michi is?!?

Hey guys, I'm here! I went to Universal Studios for my B-day. Pirate Tink that is totally cool. Thanks for pitching in. I forgot to post I was going out of town & then I didn't have access to a computer. Thanks yall!

[Michi Belle]

Here are 3 more of my inchies groups.

Group C - Disney/Girlish - I did princess
The paper is a dark burgandy velvet (very royal looking). These look so much prettier in person.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Inchies001.jpg

Group F - Flowers
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Inchies005.jpg

Group L - Anything Goes
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Inchies007.jpg


DIT those are great!!! I can't wait to see them in person!

[Michi Belle]

Hey Mischief_Managed, can you fill in some ATC groups? Let me know, thanks mama!

[BernardandMissBianca]

WHEW!!! I was getting worried!

[MazdaUK]

I'm done:thumbsup2 I'll get them packed up and mailed before I go away:)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have three of my groups done.
Will work on more tomorrow.

[Arizona Rita]

My ATCs are done and now I can concentrate on Inchies!:cool1:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I completed 2 more inchies groups. Only 1 more left to do!!!!!

This is Group D - Disney/Boyish
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Swaps008.jpg

This is Group A - Disney/General
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Swaps010.jpg

[marlynnp]

I'm checking in now for Monday!

I am swamped at the office right now as I am on vacation starting 8/20 theough the end of the month, so I don't know that I'll have time to post on Monday, even if I remember to, lol.

I had started a few of my groups and have most of them planned out. Then I lost my entire bag of ATC supplies :scared1: at the CKC crop but another one of the girls picked it up and it will hopefully arrive in the mail in a day or two.

I'm taking a staycation with just a day trip or two planned so I'll be finshing them up then.

[marlynnp]

Hey Buffy,
How are you handling taking these to WDW to assemble?

I was thinking of signing up for a long crop in a couple of weeks to try to get some done. The problem is, I get an idea, but that often changes while I'm putting them together, and I'm afraid I wouldn't have all the stuff available while being held captive at a crop. I'm normally back crounging all my stuff, etc once I start working on these!! Not sure if it would work for me, but would sure like to do them with minimal mess to my house vs. the last time....LOL..... and maybe a little quicker! I can spend hours on just one!

I was trying to get a quick read in of all I missed and I don't know if your signup time has passed yet but I make one of each at home to make sure I like what was in my head. Sometimes I still come up with something better (usually inspired by someone else at the crop, lol) but it seems to work fairly well.

[Arizona Rita]

DIT~ I meant to tell you that thoese are nice but I really like Goofy!
(I think your owls are still my favorite!)

[YodasMom]

I was trying to get a quick read in of all I missed and I don't know if your signup time has passed yet but I make one of each at home to make sure I like what was in my head. Sometimes I still come up with something better (usually inspired by someone else at the crop, lol) but it seems to work fairly well.

Thanks, marlynnp, for your suggestion!!! I will try that if I have time. No, I haven't signed up yet. The one I'm thinking of doing is on the 23rd...weekend after this.

I'm having a lot of visual problems right now, and actually had a retinal tear two days ago in my left eye. Had emergency laser surgery to try to repair. But, my close vision is really hard right now, so I'm hoping that will improve. Phooey!

[Downrivermama]

Hey guys! Hope I can check in early. We are heading down to WDW Friday night! DD 11 wants to see what it's like to drive so, we are going on a road trip! Hopefully she will appreciate flying after this. :thumbsup2

Haven't started yet, but I've got my idea of what I want to do.

[MazdaUK]

:moped: postal! Hope they get there safe. DH needs the PC to do his assignment before we go so I might not get to upload the pics bfore I go.

[rlovew]

Hey guys! Hope I can check in early. We are heading down to WDW Friday night! DD 11 wants to see what it's like to drive so, we are going on a road trip! Hopefully she will appreciate flying after this. :thumbsup2

Haven't started yet, but I've got my idea of what I want to do.

Have a great trip!

Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

I'm guessing that's a loooooooooong way! Makes the drive we're doing (less than 300 miles) look a bit pathetic - its goint to take over 4 hours too! (plus stops)

[Michi Belle]

Thanks, marlynnp, for your suggestion!!! I will try that if I have time. No, I haven't signed up yet. The one I'm thinking of doing is on the 23rd...weekend after this.

I'm having a lot of visual problems right now, and actually had a retinal tear two days ago in my left eye. Had emergency laser surgery to try to repair. But, my close vision is really hard right now, so I'm hoping that will improve. Phooey!

Sorry to hear about your eye. It sounds like it hurts. I hope you get better soon.

DRM, your good to go. Thanks a bunch & have a great trip!

Mazda, thanks for letting me know. I will let you know when I get it. Thanks a bunch!

[marlynnp]

:cool1: My lost bag of ATC stuff was delivered today! Thank goodness as I bet the contents are nearly a $100 worth with all the charms and things.

[BernardandMissBianca]

WHEW Mar!! Glad that showed up!

I have little progress, I did get my flutterbys printed and cut last night, but that's about it.
I need to order a stamp from Stampin up this week for the robins.

I need to focus on other stuff, and then this. Just get me through WDW first.

YM feel better soon, don't strain your eyes to much. We can wait for your stuff til you feel better!

Have a great trip Tina!

[YodasMom]

YM feel better soon, don't strain your eyes to much. We can wait for your stuff til you feel better! !

Thanks, Buffy and Michi! I feel OK, it just that my eyesight in the one eye isn't good right now.

Michi, I can angel that spot in the Transportation Group 13 that DR was signed up to do motorcycles, if I can do a ship (cruise ship). Let me know...I do have the stuff. Otherwise, you would just have two in that group.