ATC Mail Swap January 2009: A Tip of the Hat [Archive]

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PamPie

12-31-2008, 04:51 PM

Time to put on your thinking caps :) This month's theme is all about Hats! Bonnets, fedoras, sombreros, pill box, cowboy, dunce caps, beanies, mortar boards, helmet, straw, felt, party, coonskin, beret, baseball cap, swim cap, top hat - and the list is endless - if you're having a hard time deciding, put all the names in a hat, and pull one out!

If you want to play this month, send me an email (pkeflin@hotmail.com)with the subject, or a PM (Private Message): JANUARY ATC 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 JANUARY 7th to sign up. On the 8th (I'll be back in town by then!) everyone who has registered will receive a list of all the other artists with whom they will be trading. You will then have until January 31st (um, or later!) 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, though we have been hovering around 8-10 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 digital and hybrid 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/articles/article_atc_becky_march2006.htm) in an ARTicle in our Resource section that might answer any questions you have.
Looking forward to another swap with you all!! Okay, who's in?

Participants~
Judy/Pixeldigger
Ruth/ruthpics
Helen/Diginellie
Lumy/Lumilyon
Victoria/mizamigo
Ann/Yorkshire Lass
Karen/karen1987
Pam/PamPie

Pixeldigger

12-31-2008, 04:53 PM

Me please, I know which photo I want to use!

ruthpics

12-31-2008, 04:56 PM

Hats off to you, Pam! I am IN!!

Diginellie

12-31-2008, 05:15 PM

Wow this post took me by surprise but yes I am in :)

PamPie

12-31-2008, 05:17 PM

Wow this post took me by surprise but yes I am in :) By surprise? The theme, or were you not expecting it so soon?! ;) I'm trying to get the new year started off right!

Lumilyon

12-31-2008, 06:43 PM

I'm new to this but what the heck! It's a new year so count me in!
Lumy:)

mizamigo

12-31-2008, 07:39 PM

I'm definitely in! Hat's off to you, Pam for sporting this wonderful theme.

Yorkshire Lass

01-02-2009, 10:23 AM

Count me in Pam I want to play.

PamPie

01-06-2009, 07:03 PM

We have a couple of 1st-timers this month - welcome Lumy and Karen!
Anyone else wanna play?

Diginellie

01-07-2009, 12:17 AM

By surprise? The theme, or were you not expecting it so soon?! ;) I'm trying to get the new year started off right!

Yes Pam I wasn't expecting it so soon. You are super organised this month. :)

PamPie

01-08-2009, 04:13 PM

Okay, looks like we have 8 this go-round - I will send you all a PM with addresses quite soon! Special welcome to Lumy and Karen, our newest participants!

Yorkshire Lass

01-14-2009, 10:46 AM

Mine went out today ladies. I hope you each like yours.

Lumilyon

01-14-2009, 11:02 AM

Pixeldigger

01-15-2009, 08:12 AM

Yorkshire Lass, I was so happy to get your card this morning, it has made me smile when all about is grey and dreary. Thank you very much indeed, I love it.

Yorkshire Lass

01-15-2009, 10:53 AM

Lumi I just make a new page in photoshop (or which ever application you use) measuring 5 inch instead of the 2.5 required for the ATC. Slide the ATC into this, the 2.5 left is what I print my credits etc on.

You'd think you could then just fold the new page in half and glue BUT that doesn't work.

Just cut in between the two parts and then glue back together. I just use good quality photo paper and PVA glue.

Judith, I'm so glad the ATC made you smile.

Diginellie

01-17-2009, 05:27 AM

Oh Lordy!
I did mine a couple of weeks ago, then slowed down and still need to do the back and print! Do you print yours Ann? If so, do you use any particular card?
Looking forward to the card in the post!
Lumi x

I always give equal attention to the back as the front, to me they are equally as important and I create them together. I open 2 files in PSE - same size. I can then drag the same b/g or element over. I don't just use the back for credits (nothing wrong with that if you do), but I usually carry over elements and b/g.

Then I flatten both files. Create a new document at 6x4 and drag them both in. Then I print at 6x4 which is always cheaper and easier. I think it was Becky put me on to this idea and for me it works really well :)

PamPie

01-17-2009, 11:40 AM

Then I flatten both files. Create a new document at 6x4 and drag them both in. Then I print at 6x4 which is always cheaper and easier. I think it was Becky put me on to this idea and for me it works really well :) My method as well! Then I cut out and adhere both back and front, and most often sandwich some cardstock between the two (sturdier, I guess) for a finished look...

Diginellie

01-17-2009, 10:49 PM

Pam that is a great idea about sandwiching cardstock, I hadn't thought of that. It would certainly give a more `finished' look, not so flimsy which is how I always think mine look. :)

My `Tip of the Hat' cards will all be posted tomorrow.

karen1987

01-18-2009, 12:02 PM

I mailed mine out yesterday! :)

I'm very curious to see how all of you did your printing. I just printed the front onto photo paper, then flipped it over and printed the back on the same piece. I had to fiddle with the placement a little to get the back to print in exactly the right position, but it was easier than I expected. Do most of you print the front & back separately to give the cards more weight?

I also did not put credits on the back of the card -- is that standard? I will certainly include them when posting to a gallery.

PamPie

01-18-2009, 12:22 PM

I also did not put credits on the back of the card -- is that standard? I will certainly include them when posting to a gallery. Sometimes I have, but most often I forget to! No requirement though...

Diginellie

01-19-2009, 03:33 AM

Ann yours was the first tip of the hat to land here. Funny and clever thank you :)

Pixeldigger

01-19-2009, 05:18 PM

Mine is in the envelopes, ready to post, but I am still not fit enough to go to the post Office on my own yet, so they will be in the post as soon as possible. I have stamps for the UK ones, so they can go in the box tomorrow, the US ones will be a bit later

PamPie

01-20-2009, 11:16 PM

Two incoming cards for me today! Yippee!
Ann, talk about a wild hare ;) Fun!
And Karen, terrific 1st DAQ swap!
Thank you both - both enjoyable :)

Lumilyon

01-21-2009, 07:32 AM

Just to let everyone know that mine are in thier envelopes, ready to go. It's a bit of a walk to our post office, so I'll probably post them on the way to the dentist tomorrow (ouch!)
Lumi x

Lumilyon

01-21-2009, 09:02 AM

Hurrah! just received your card. Thank you very much Judy. It's very witty and makes me smile. This is such fun and I'm so looking forward to more surprises in the post.
lots of love from Lumi x

Pixeldigger

01-21-2009, 09:13 AM

Good luck at the dentist, Lumi

Yorkshire Lass

01-21-2009, 05:29 PM

Yaaay I received your ATC today Judy and it's lovely and such fun. Thanks you've brightened up my day.

Pixeldigger

01-22-2009, 07:39 AM

Karen, it is beautiful, thank you so much. Your very first ATC? WOW, it is brilliant! When I think back to my very first one, I am amazed at how kind people were about it, I am almost ashamed to acknowledge it as mine, but yours is elegant and has flair and I love your journalling!

Lumilyon

01-22-2009, 11:56 AM

My first ATC babies have flown the nest!
Love Lumi x

karen1987

01-22-2009, 06:20 PM

karen1987

01-22-2009, 06:22 PM

Ann, I just got yours. Thanks -- I love it! I take it Mabel pops up regularly in your cards. She's fabulous!

Lumilyon

01-23-2009, 08:42 AM

Karen!
received your card today. Thank you so much, it's absolutely gorgeous and I love the poem. Did you write it? The card you sent the ATC in is a lovely touch - and I have some of the same paper in my craft paper box!
thanks once again,
Lumi x

karen1987

01-23-2009, 02:54 PM

Thanks, Lumi! Glad you like it!

And yes, the journaling is my own, although I borrowed the style of an author named Brian Andreas, whose work I find really interesting and sometimes very beautiful. Here's a link to his top ten 'stories.'

http://www.storypeople.com/storypeople/WebStory.do?action=toptenstories

Lumilyon

01-24-2009, 07:41 AM

Hi Helen!
Thank you for the gorgeous card and kind note that just arrived! This is great - I get so excited when I hear the post come through the letterbox - feel like a little kid again.

Yorkshire Lass

01-24-2009, 08:59 AM

Lumi I received your card yesterday and it's beautiful.

Helen your card arrived today and I love it.

Thank you both so much for swapping.

Pixeldigger

01-24-2009, 10:44 AM

Karen, Your card is delightful, thank you so much.
Lumi, I love that look
Helen, thanks, a nice cheerful card to brighten my day.

Thank you ladies, I am looking forward to the next swap already.

ruthpics

01-24-2009, 09:14 PM

Oh the hats we quirksters wear! Another fun swap!

Thank you, Ann. Your card is wonderful and clever and made me laugh out loud!

Pam, clever as always and wonderfully done! I love the way you play with words and phrases! Thank you!

Congratulations, Karen on your first ATC, and what an amazing first ATC, it is! Quirky, clever and very well done. Thank you!

My cards are in my head at the moment. I know what I want to do, I just need to get them done. Sorry, they will be a little late ;)

Pixeldigger

01-25-2009, 02:17 PM

We don't mind late, it makes the swap last longer.
Hug
(from a flu-ridden Pixeldigger)

Diginellie

01-25-2009, 11:59 PM

I take my hat off to the Australian and British Postal services - I posted all my cards at lunchtime last Tuesday and they landed in England on the weekend. Just amazing for snail mail :)

Diginellie

01-27-2009, 03:11 AM

Karen your special card arrived here today in its beautiful sparkly envelope. Thank you so much. :)

Diginellie

01-28-2009, 12:24 AM

Woo Hoo there are cards landing here almost every day. Lumilyon your card arrived today, just so different and artistic thank you so much. :)

Lumilyon

01-28-2009, 08:24 AM

I'm so pleased that you like it x

Yorkshire Lass

01-29-2009, 01:49 PM

Kimmie I received your lovely December ATC this morning along with our little swap. Both are beautiful. Thanks.

Yorkshire Lass

01-29-2009, 01:52 PM

Helen and Pam I received your lovely cards today, both so different, but both so precious. Thank you so much.

PamPie

01-30-2009, 12:32 AM

Helen and Pam I received your lovely cards today, both so different, but both so precious. Thank you so much. I'm trying to think of which one you might have received, since I haven't sent the hat one yet!

Yorkshire Lass

01-30-2009, 09:15 AM

Haa haa, Pam I should have said, it was the September Striped Legs one. (Hejduk's Socks.)

PamPie

01-30-2009, 10:05 AM

Haa haa, Pam I should have said, it was the September Striped Legs one. (Hejduk's Socks.)

Ah yes! ;)
My hat ones are a bit delayed - I did get a couple mailed, but the rest have encountered some hot tea splillage :eek: and I need to redo...

Lumi's arrived yesterday - thank you - I like the softness!

karen1987

01-31-2009, 06:50 PM

Helen & Lumi - got yours both earlier in the week. Thanks so much! Love 'em! I am astonished at how quick the postal service is.

I'm already looking forward to the February swap! This is a blast!

PamPie

02-03-2009, 11:08 PM

Judy, your card arrived today- had to do a double take, or should I say a triple take - clever you for educating me on the various meanings of this hat term!

ruthpics

02-03-2009, 11:20 PM

More hats in the mail!

Thank you, Judy. Your card is clever, and yes, I had to google to find the meaning of it all. Well done!

Thank you Lumilyon for your wonderful card. Welcome to the swap!

Helen, your card made me smile. Love it! Thank you!

I finally finished my cards today and they should get in the mail tomorrow! Sorry for the delay, quirksters ;)

Lumilyon

02-08-2009, 07:23 PM

I'm house cleaning so I've posted my January ATC on my blog but won't post it here for the moment.just in case there is someone who has not received theirs yet. I've lost count who's got mine but I think I'm still waiting for three to pop through the letterbox.

Lumilyon

02-09-2009, 09:49 AM

Hi Pam Pie! Just received your lovely card. Thank you x

Lumilyon

02-14-2009, 08:28 AM

Thanks Ruth! I've just received your funny Quirky card. It's made me smile x

Yorkshire Lass

02-14-2009, 11:20 AM

Your card dropped through my letter box this morning Ruth, and I love the refreshingly simple style you've achieved. I think this has to be one of my most favourites. Thank you.

Diginellie

02-19-2009, 02:05 AM

I agree Ann :) Ruth your card arrived here yesterday and I love it - a true original.

Diginellie

02-20-2009, 03:14 AM

Pam your clever card arrived here today thank you. And thank you too for all the beautiful stamps :)

Yorkshire Lass

03-25-2009, 04:43 PM

Victoria, thank you for your wonder Hat ATC that arrived today. Brilliant and funny.

Yorkshire Lass

04-08-2009, 09:22 AM

Your hilarious 'Hat' card popped through my letterbox today. It's wonderful thank you so much.