MAIL SWAP OCTOBER 2007: Stars and Garters

[webchyck]

Oh my stars and garters! My reminder popped up to post the swap for October and I haven't even mailed September's yet. Deja-vu on last month, huh? Oh well! I've been busy!

This month's theme was suggested by....I can't remember! But ever since I heard that phrase "oh my stars and garters" here, I think I've heard it a dozen more times. Isn't that the way it goes?

So, I guess this one is totally open to interpretation! Have fun!

If you want to play this month, send me an email (webchyck@comcast.net)with the subject: OCTOBER SWAP. Please include your name, mailing address and email address (for you veterans, just reply to this thread saying you're participating...I have your info...unless it's changed). You have until midnight Eastern on October 7th to sign up. On the 8th everyone who has registered will receive a list of all the other artists with whom they will be trading. You will then have until October 31st to create, print, and mail your artist trading cards to the other participants. (Keep postal rates in mind before you sign up as you are responsible for mailing the cards yourself. If we have enough participants in a particular country, we can group them together, otherwise it will be an international endeavor.) Each swap group will have no more than...um...we don't know the upper limit yet! LOL! We like big groups and have been hovering around 15 participants each month. You may create one ATC based on the theme and replicate it for everyone or you may create unique ATCs to send out. You may also use any combination of paper and digital you like for this swap.

If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We do have a lot of information about Artist Trading Cards (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/forum/../articles/article_atc_becky_march2006.htm) in an an ARTicle in our Resource section that might answer any questions you have.

Can't wait to see what you all come up with for this one!

[mizamigo]

Oh my stars and garters, I'm first to sign up, ha ha!!!

[PamPie]

Hmmm...interesting...I guess I'll give it a go :rolleyes:

[DeniseD]

Hmmm, too. lol I'll give it a go. :)

Sent you a new email Becky.

[Marretje]

:confused: I'm affraid that I'm not in this month. However I found a page of the translation I really didn't get the tone or sound what it means when somebody says that. I can't translate it to a Dutch proverb, so no idea :( what to do with it.

[ScrapAlice]

Count me in! That's something I've heard most of my life.

[indybev]

:confused: I can't translate it to a Dutch proverb, so no idea :( what to do with it.

By way of thinking to translate this, I thought of so many more euphimisms I wonder that anyone EVER learns English! Things like -- My heavens!...Oh, my gosh! .... Gee whiz! .... Heavens to Betsy! ... Jiminy Whillikers!... I don't know why we can't simply say "I'm surprised and astounded!"

Count me in, Becky. My stars and garters! I haven't the faintest notion what to do with it, but maybe I'll have an epiphany.

[ruthpics]

Jeepers creepers...count me in!

[Diginellie]

Oh yes please count me in as always, I hate to miss out. I will be on holidays without a puta (you guys would call it vacation I think) for all of October but I will send this one on with November's. I too have no idea but I know the Quirkspiration will come LOL :)

[Pixeldigger]

Definitely, I had a flash of inspiration as soon as I read the title.

[PamPie]

Well, my mind has gone three different ways with this, so I'm wondering which will pop out of the computer!

[indybev]

[QUOTE=Diginellie] I will be on holidays without a puta (you guys would call it vacation I think)

Oh Helen, your note gave me such a jolt -- and then a guffaw. Do you have any friends who speak Spanish? Ask them what is a puta! What a collision of colloquialisms!!

[Nevermore]

1. I am in!
2. indybev, give it over, and tell us what a puta is!

[Marretje]

Also called Puter :D in Dutch

[Marretje]

Well I'm in too, I think I get it.

[indybev]

2. indybev, give it over, and tell us what a puta is!

OK guys, if you're gonna make me say it ..... If I'm not mistaken, "la puta" in Spanish means "a prostitute". I think you're safe with "puter", Mar!

[decomom]

I had so much fun last time, I'm going to try this again! (My Peruvian friend found the puta comment hilarious!) :p

[Marretje]

OK guys, if you're gonna make me say it ..... If I'm not mistaken, "la puta" in Spanish means "a prostitute". I think you're safe with "puter", Mar!

:D Mmmm, I think I am.

[PamPie]

OK guys, if you're gonna make me say it ..... If I'm not mistaken, "la puta" in Spanish means "a prostitute". I think you're safe with "puter", Mar! I wonder if her puta is a laptop... :p

[indybev]

I wonder if her puta is a laptop... :p

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Why Pam, you tricky little devil you!!!! <smile>

[webchyck]

I wonder if her puta is a laptop... :p




Well, the way they warm up your nether regions, it could work!

[digime]

I'm searching for inspiration for this one but I'm sure it will come eventually! Count me in!

[happyrobyn]

I just stuffed my last envelope with 3 months worth of ATC's so I'm officially caught up! I don't know this expression but count me in anyway!

Yes, Becky ... I KNOW I owe you the last 3 days of the book. You know I am scared to finish anything!!!! It's on the list ... THIS weekend!!!!! I swear.

And now for the puta comment ... a laptop puta! Could be a good name for a gentleman's club with wifi!

[PamPie]

Oh my, Donna--your card is already here--thank you--I like it!

[kygirl]

Thanks, Pam. I thought I would get out of my rut and be the first person to mail instead of the last one. Glad you liked it. :)

[PamPie]

The two cards were stuck together when I opened the envie, and I wondered why the S&G was labeled Masks--I was looking all over to understand your interpretation of masks, and thought I must be low on Quirk at the moment. However, I was delightfully surprised later on when I noticed the actual mask card had seperated from the S&G, and realized there were two cards--then it all made sense ;) But you are way ahead of the game by send out the S&G before the addies are given--wow!

[graybonnie]

I'm still running behind but want to play...have I missed the deadline?

[PamPie]

I'm still running behind but want to play...have I missed the deadline? Deadline is Sunday--you have two days to spare!

[webchyck]

Hi everyone. I think I've got everyone on the list. Donna...how did you manage to mail this month's out without knowing who all was playing? LOL! I loved your card!

I'm actually not going to play this month, but I will be sending out the list today! 13 people.

[Nevermore]

what I loved most about Donna was hearing everyone getting her card and she didn't even sign up! I added her to my list anyway...:D

[DeniseD]

Thanks a bunch for the cards Donna! Love the embossing powder. :)

I am drawing a blank for the cards, mine might be a little later in month.

[kygirl]

Thanks, Kim. ;) Luckily, Becky is taking care of me and let me know that I needed to sign up.

The next two months are going to be crazy for me, so I thought it would be a good idea to get ahead of the game. Glad you all like the cards.

[indybev]

to Judy and Ruth for stars and garter cards received today! The accompanying history of the Order of the Garter was very interesting, Judy. Ruth, your lovely card narrowly escaped the post office machine, the envelope was torn open, card bent and beads hanging out, but all seemed to be present for your very clever presentation! Thanks to you both.

[Nevermore]

seems like the card got yanked out! there was a wee note explaining that Ruth and I did ours together! That is why there are two, so to speak. I was responsible for mailing and it sounds like I might not have done it carefully enough although I did tape down the flap etcetera. I just hope everyone gets theirs--now I am worried.

[indybev]

After reading your note, I took the card out of its pocket DUH - and realized it was a centerfold, and it was signed by both on the back. Very clever idea, you two! Even a bit of stitching yet already! Just needed a bit more padding to suit the PO! I hope everyone else's make it OK.

[PamPie]

Judy, I've just finished reading front and back of the information included--I had researched the saying myself when the theme originally came out, cuz I was so curious--but I thought it was interesting to see this again--and it's only right that you should make a card and incorporate the English history--thanks much!

Bev--so bright and showy--how fun--thanks much to you as well!

Hooray for Quirk mail!

[Nevermore]

Got your cards! Judith, the entire family read both pages of info on the Order. I didn't need to see your name--I knew it was you right away! Lovely piece and I just loved the info.


Donna, cute cute piece with one heck of a quote. I have to admit I only looked at it briefly, it will get more love and attention when it is put to bed but that isn't my fault because you sent it with your fat chunky page and I couldn't get over it long enough to really suss out the ATC.

[Nevermore]

This is going to be relatively short--I am hoping to get some scrapping done tonight but I promised Ruth I would say something.

Firstly, after Indy Bev's post, I do hope that people are actually getting our cards. There are two--they are just together. I think that this is the first time there has been a double card (at least since I have been swapping) and of course we wouldn't do just one or everybody would feel ripped off!

Ruth wants me to tell the story of the card making (I think she just wants to appear mature and focussed in contrast to me) and I will do so in deadly detail later. But in the meanwhile, I did want to send out feelers to see if the card is arriving!

[ruthpics]

(I think she just wants to appear mature and focussed in contrast to me)

"Appear" being very key here! However, I do think the Raven Ramble would be the most entertaining way to explain our dual card endeavours.

[ruthpics]

Donna, thank you for your lovely cards. Your masked card is very clever, right down to the quote, and your Stars and Garters is beautiful!

[Pixeldigger]

We have had a postal strike here and there is a big backlog. I can't wait to get some cards through the mail

[kygirl]

I'm so glad everyone is receiving their packages. Thanks for your sweet compliments.

Kim, I'm watching my mailbox, but I haven't received your card yet.

Judith, I forgot all about the strike and ordered my first batch of Moo Cards last night. I hope this thing ends soon.

[Pixeldigger]

I just heard that they have called off their next 'action' so maybe things are improving.

[PamPie]

Judith, I forgot all about the strike and ordered my first batch of Moo Cards last night.
Donna--did you get postcards, notecards, minicards or stickers? I'll be curious to hear what you think of Moo when they arrive... :) (I haven't ordered any yet...)

[mizamigo]

I got it/them today. Wow! The card(s) were intact, the envelope with just fine and I love it/them. WOW!!! Great job you guys. I am totally impressed. I love how you did them; but I'll let Kim explain as she promised....

[ruthpics]

Love your show girl, Bev! Thank you!

[decomom]

Wow - my mailbox was just packed with goodies this week -

Bev - love the showgirl and the sparkly stars - makes me think I should add a "hybrid" touch to my next ATC! :)

Pixeldigger - thank you for the delightful card and history regarding the order of the stars and garter! Very cool!

And Raven and Ruthpics - wow -that is one awesome card! Just stunning.

Thank you all ladies!

Mine are going in the mail on Monday - just going to add a little bit of "something" to them before being mailed! :)

[PamPie]

Kim and Ruth! I can totally hear you two giggling as you assembled these! Mine has arived, intact, and I must say--you two are clever--especially the garter, and the centerfold--is that Marilyn? The whole package/combo is super :)
Thank you ladies!

[PamPie]

I was just reading Raven's Ramblings (Oct 21 (http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/wordpress/?cat=46)), and now I know what you two went through!

[graybonnie]

Unearthed some pretty outrageously cool ATC this week. Thanks for the quirk art...Judith and Bev. I must admit I was blown way by the team effort of Kim and Ruth...so jealous that you guys get to play together...but love see the results.

[webchyck]

Just popping in to thank you quirks for thinking of me even though I'm not a part of the swap this month. I've enjoyed my Stars and Garters cards from Judith and Kim and Ruth. What a wonderful collaboration, girls! Really! So impressed!

[kygirl]

Donna--did you get postcards, notecards, minicards or stickers? I'll be curious to hear what you think of Moo when they arrive... :) (I haven't ordered any yet...)

I ordered the little Moo cards. They should be here before the week's out. I'll be sure to take pictures and post.

[mizamigo]

Yeah!!! I'm not overdue or underdue or whatever... I got all my ATCs done and most will be going with the Chunky Fat Book Page; but all the ATCs are going in the mail tomorrow. Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!!

[PamPie]

Victoria! Fun card--where, indeed!

[decomom]

Victoria - love your card! Great take on the theme! :)

[ruthpics]

Judith, thank you for you wonderful card and the history behind the stars and garters!

[graybonnie]

Victoria...LOL...you have created a crazy good card!

[ruthpics]

Oh my stars, Victoria! Love your card! Thank you!

[Diginellie]

I'm just back from holidays/vacation - 3 wonderful weeks away - and I have a heap of cards to file away, what a treat :) Thankyou to Bev (love the garter on the back), Judith, wow!! and a history lesson, Donna, I love those clever garters, and Victoria, oh so cute :) I am finding this one so difficult so your cards have inspired me, thankyou :)

[Pixeldigger]

Thank you, Victoria, I loved your card.

[PamPie]

Kate, I just opened your card and I'm smiling--the constellation is clever--nice job!

[digime]

Thanks Pam...I just recieved your card today too...they must have crossed paths somewhere over Montana! I love the star and garter sheet music...I missed this on the internet when I was 'desperately' searching for ideas! It's a great take on the theme! I really like the red and light blue colours you chose for the background too...fits the theme perfectly.

[decomom]

Kate - I got your card today and it's a doozy! Love that sign and the constellation! This one was a tough one for me too - just put mine in the mail yesterday! :)

[graybonnie]

I so totally agree...Kate your ATC is marvelously fun!

[webchyck]

Got your card, Kate! Thanks for including me! What a fun card!

[Diginellie]

Kate your card arrived here in Oz yesterday - I loved it and you have done so much research!. My Stars and Garters were posted today and you will all get some junk mail too - like it or not LOL:)

[PamPie]

Melinda--pretty in purple--a cute card--thanks!

[Nevermore]

:D Which has been collecting for a couple of weeks. And I got a wonderful constellation of Stars and Garters! A lot of them made me laugh out loud they were so whimsical. I thank Donna, Judith, Victoria, Kate, Bev and Pam for the wonderful cards. As always, I am greedy happy when I put them in my album. Although each one is a little treasure, I like 'em all together. Makes me feel rich! O my stars and garters indeed!

[indybev]

My stars and garters it's a lovely purple card (my favorite color). My glorious book of cards is growing fatter by the day!

[graybonnie]

Melinda...I totally agree with Bev. Your purple card is terrific!

[Diginellie]

Pam your oh so clever Stars and Garters card arrived today - I love it and thankyou. Love the stamps too :)

[indybev]

Today I received Helen's clever Star & Garter card and a bonus Junk Mail ATC, even though I wasn't in that swap. Thanks Helen -- I love the term "I'm so geeked"! I must add it to my vocabulary!
THEN I found a colorful Star & Garter from Dee-Dee, all sparkly and clever..and thank YOU Dee-Dee!
THEN I received a beautiful card from one of my favorite artists, Peggi Meyer-Griminski. Check her out http://desertphotography.blogspot.com/

Oh, sigh, what a wonderful day!

[PamPie]

I also received Helen's S&G card--pretty, with fun word art--thank you!

[Nevermore]

I finally opened my mail! And got your card. Love the glitter dots on the back (and have no clue how you made them so so so tiny!). Glad you played.

[Pixeldigger]

Helen, I got your cards, thank you

[graybonnie]

Helen...love your spin on this one...lol....I know how she feels...lol

[Diginellie]

Melinda your beautiful purple card has arrived thank you - I really liked the `garter'. Now I have at last connected you with Decomom - I'm a bit slow here :)

[indybev]

No need to apologize for tardiness, Pam. It was such a nice surprise to find that little nugget of talent in my mailbox yesterday! Love that music! THANK YOU

[ruthpics]

Thanks, Pam for your Ragtime Waltz! GREAT card!

Helen, love your "I'm so Geeked" card! Thank you!

[PamPie]

Denise ~ wow, what a terrific 'loud' card!

[graybonnie]

Totally rocking good Denise!!!

[Diginellie]

Dee Dee your cards arrived this morning, wow I love the superhero stamps!
Anyway back to your card, love the sparkles and the colours. Thankyou.

[ruthpics]

Very cool card, Denise! I can almost hear the music! Thank you!

[graybonnie]

Pam...what a charming card...I can hear in my head...lol!

[PamPie]

Bonnie - a night call? I'm thinkin' this gal is a wee bit naughty! Thanks for the fun card!

[Diginellie]

Thank You Bonnie for the `night call' , your `lady of the night' is a wonderful image. :)

[ruthpics]

Fun card, Bonnie...she's working a bit late! Thank you!