MAIL SWAP FEBRUARY 2007: The Lovers

[webchyck]

Great job with the Winter Wonderland theme, everyone! I loved every card I received! So, are you ready for a new theme? Well, in honor of the month (which includes Valentine's Day) and in honor of Robyn making it big designing, I've chosen the theme The Lovers, which is the name of Robyn's first ATC-making kit. (http://www.scrapartist.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=22&products_id=734)

Basically, think about couples and see where it leads, okay?

If you want to play this month, send me an email (webchyck@comcast.net)with the subject: FEBRUARY 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 February 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 February 28th (oh my gosh! that's 3 less days this month!) 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 9 participants (including yourself). You may create one ATC based on the theme and replicate it for everyone or you may create nine 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 everyone comes up with...I bet there will be some juicy cards this month!

[mizamigo]

I can't believe it. I'm first??? Sign me up, please, Becky.

[Nevermore]

Me too please Becky. I don't know if I have asked you to change my email or not. I will send you an email, okay? Thanks.

[webchyck]

Hey, Kim...I've switched it to your gmail addy.

Gotcha both, Victoria and Kim! I wish I could say you were first, Victoria, but I have standing orders for Carolyn and Alice! LOL! They don't want to have that deadline sneak up on them!

[Diginellie]

Yup sign me up please Becky, this sounds like it will be fun to do :)

[graybonnie]

I'm in too!

[Pixeldigger]

Me! ... please

[webchyck]

Helen, Bonnie and Judy, I've got you down!

[DeniseD]

Lovers - do they need to be PG-13 Cards? Kidding! Sign me-up, too. :)

[webchyck]

Lovers - do they need to be PG-13 Cards? Kidding! Sign me-up, too. :)

All I ask is, if they're R-rated, put them in brown paper sleeves, okay? ;)

[Pixeldigger]

Done! [Quirk smirk] Now I just need those sleeves I have ordered, a good printing session and a list of names and I'll be well away.

[mizamigo]

Done! [Quirk smirk] Now I just need those sleeves I have ordered, a good printing session and a list of names and I'll be well away.

Good grief, Judith, you either are really fast or you knew about the swap theme in advance. In either case, good for you!

I trying to think really hard about what I will do for mine. Well, even if it is a short month (Feb... 28 days....), I think I'll come up with something.

[ruthpics]

Count me in...I think I am addicted!

[Pixeldigger]

I found some amazing stuff which belonged to my grandmother and so I used them as background - I had to used them in something, I was so excited.

[mizamigo]

I found some amazing stuff which belonged to my grandmother and so I used them as background - I had to used them in something, I was so excited.

That is such a wonderful find. I am so excited for you! I wish I had stuff like that; but alas and alack (always wanted to use that phrase), will not happen. Can't wait to see the ATC, Judith.

[webchyck]

Ruth, I've got you down!

[Nevermore]

Dear Victoria, what a wonderul phrase. Alas and alack I really don't have anthing to Alas and Alack about so will have to forego using it :)

[Pixeldigger]

Amo, Amas, I loved a lass
Alas alack, she knocked me flat.

(amo amas = I love, you love Latin)

[mizamigo]

Amo, Amas, I loved a lass
Alas alack, she knocked me flat.

(amo amas = I love, you love Latin)

I always loved my Latin class.... thanks for reminding me what fun I had in that class....


And Galia es divise in tres partias..... ( who cares after 30 years it is either there or it's not...)

[Rikki]

I will skip this month I think. I only got my January ones posted this week. somehow I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment. I'll come back in March, ok?

[Nevermore]

Rikki, understood! We are actually putting off the magnet challenge for a month, too. I think some of us really need to catch our breaths! There are many challenges going on here, for such small quiet site, and so many of us are doing them all or nearly all. But you can't rush a quirk!

[PamPie]

Mind if I join in again...?

[Nevermore]

By the way, what are you doing with all of your cards?

[webchyck]

I don't know, Pam...this just might be the month I have to cut you off! LOL! Just kidding!

[PamPie]

By the way, what are you doing with all of your cards?
Well, so far I have been bundling each month's cards and placing them in an old wooden recipe box that belonged to my grandmother. Each current month is lined up on the dining table until the collection is complete, then they are tucked away when the next set starts to arrive. If I want to look at them, I can open the 'treasure box' and 'unwrap' each bundle to enjoy once more. It is starting to get full however, so I am going to have to figure out an alternative in a couple of months. But until then, that's it :o

[akissling]

I have mine in my nifty "book" from European Papers (3 ringed binder with plastic inserts)! I then rotate some on my fabric board (the kind with the ribbon to keep the items in place) and the rest go in the book. I like the idea of a revolving display!!!

[Pixeldigger]

I started off putting mine in an album, but it is getting full now, so I shall have to put my thinking cap on.

My 'lovers' are all ready to send out, complete with plastic sleves, Yay! Goodness, though, the sleeves are a tight fit, absolutely 2.5 x 3.5" and not a speck of space to spare.

[webchyck]

Tomorrow is the final day for sign-ups! I have 13 registered!

[Nevermore]

I started off putting mine in an album, but it is getting full now, so I shall have to put my thinking cap on.

My 'lovers' are all ready to send out, complete with plastic sleves, Yay! Goodness, though, the sleeves are a tight fit, absolutely 2.5 x 3.5" and not a speck of space to spare.

So now you understand why I had to use plastic sandwich bags when I put some jewelled brads on mine...

[happyrobyn]

Well, in honor of the month (which includes Valentine's Day) and in honor of Robyn making it big designing, I've chosen the theme The Lovers, which is the name of Robyn's first ATC-making kit. (http://www.scrapartist.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=22&products_id=734)

Holy BLEEEEEP! I almost missed out! Sign me up please! I do believe you have my particulars. Thanks for the plug Becky!

Anyone who is officially in this swap and would like my Lover's ATC kit, just send me an email and I will send you a link to it. Just 'cause you guys are my quirky friends and all!!! My email is Robyn at ScrapArtist dot com.

[Nevermore]

Well, wouldn't you know it? I snuck La Femme on mine and was pretty happy I had it finished up EARLY but now I am going to fret and all that stuff because the artiste who created it is in the swap. O swoon :) Just kidding, just kidding... Glad you made it in under the wire! (Did you see Dee Dee's piece with La Femme? You have to take a look, it is amazing. Posted here.)

[happyrobyn]

Oh yeah ... I saw Dee-Dee's! It is INCREDIBLE!!!! Definitely one of my favorite layouts with the kit so far!!!

Um ... it seems I need to get out my Winter Wonderland ATC's!! Oops!

[webchyck]

cool! Glad you got in Robyn! I was wondering where you were! Thought maybe at another hospital or doctor's waiting room or something!

[happyrobyn]

cool! Glad you got in Robyn! I was wondering where you were! Thought maybe at another hospital or doctor's waiting room or something!
No ... that's later today!! It seems I can't stay away. LOL!

[DeniseD]

I'm blushing, I was worried people would tell me to take it down at SA. thanks ladies.;)

If you only get 13, I have no problem sending to that # group.

[PamPie]

I'm willing to do one big group too! :p

[Nevermore]

Me either. I get so bummed out when I read about the cards the other people got! Pampie, I am holding out on this one. It was done quite some time ago but I have to try your technique of mounting on ribbon. They didn't have it at my LSS yesterday so I am going to Michaels. I figure red or pink velvet is a Valentine's gimme! Although I guess it depends on if it is doublesided? Haven't quite worked out the mechanics yet but I do love the look you get with it.

[webchyck]

Well, there are 15. One big group? Or divide it up?

[Marretje]

I haven't a problem with a large group too. However I bought today my stamps for oversea, :rolleyes:. The tarif was changed by January 1th :mad:. But I love to do a real swap so what, I just buy another more stamps :D. I can hardly wait to send them.

[webchyck]

I understand, Mar...I know it's more expensive for the folks in Europe and Australia to mail things than it is for most of us in North America. But if you're okay with it, I would love to have one big group!

[Marretje]

I love a big group too, and I checked the weight. Mmmm, I think I will send two cards, it's the same price, LOL. Ooo, I even can send four, just kidding.

[ruthpics]

Big group is fine with me too!

[webchyck]

I sent out one big list...hope that works for everyone. I'm working on my ATCs today!

[Nevermore]

Oh, this is going to be fun! I call these ones double pagers because I have to use two pages in my ATC binder to snag them all. I LOVE two pagers!

[PamPie]

Oh, this is going to be fun! I call these ones double pagers because I have to use two pages in my ATC binder to snag them all. I LOVE two pagers!
We're gonna get so much love!

[Nevermore]

Just counted the embellies I bought and I need to go back to get more supplies. O boohoo hoo, how I just hate every minute of having a lovely long dawdle in a scrapping store. ROTGL (ground. Started as a typo but it works.)

[webchyck]

Oh my gosh! I had so much fun today making the cards for you guys! Each one unique! Real paper, digital paper printed out, vintage images, awesome love quotes, cute embellies...you're going to love them, I promise! LOL! I almost don't want to send them off! hahaha! So, I took a picture for myself so I don't forget each and every one of them, and then can share that at the end of the swap, too!

Have fun making your cards this month!

[Nevermore]

I have one more day of vacation to do about 1,000 projects. Hopefully will include a trip to Michaels so I can steal Pampie's ribbon mounting idea. My card isn't as neat as Becky's from the sounds of it but it gets huge mega points because it is almost done! Holy doodle!

Now, back to that paper bag album I have been working on for like two months already!

[ScrapAlice]

I picked up some cool stamps today to do the Feb cards. I'm looking forward to a big group!

[happyrobyn]

The big group ROCKS!!! Can't wait for all of these cards. I almost finished mine last night.

[mizamigo]

I also like the consolidated large group. I am so enjoying the thrill of anticipation as I go to the mailbox to see what, if any, cards I've received. So, with a large group, it's going to be twice as much fun. Now, to concentrate and come up with something - I promise, NO glitter on this one.

[Nevermore]

Quirks are so flipping contrary! Or maybe just so female, I don't know. We do nothing but rave about the glitter we get from you and Alison and all I am reading is: oh, I have to get rid of the glitter. !

[webchyck]

Waaaaah....!!! I want glitter...it's all about LOVERS this month, how can you not do glitter???

[mizamigo]

Waaaaah....!!! I want glitter...it's all about LOVERS this month, how can you not do glitter???

Becky, don't worry, I did HEARTS, lots of HEARTS, and some pop-up ones at that. We all know "It's about the LOVERS!"

And btw, I'm just addressing my envelopes, I love the Valentine stamps I got at the post office.

AND, I even printed out Maya's ATC envelopes to put my ATCs in (which I should have done for those glitter ones last month)... Oh, it'll still be a surprise, cause you don't know what they look like or, even if you do, you don't know which one you'll get. Just have to put a few finishing touches and off they will go.

[mizamigo]

Quirks are so flipping contrary! Or maybe just so female, I don't know. We do nothing but rave about the glitter we get from you and Alison and all I am reading is: oh, I have to get rid of the glitter. !

Well, Kim (and Becky), I'm not permanently doing away with the glitter; I just didn't think I should do the same kind of thing 2 months in a row. But, if you WANT glitter, I can certainly pour it on your ATCs!!!!!

[Marretje]

Pfff, glad to hear that I HAD to use glitter. :D I had to do some shopping today for the ATC also extra embellies and so, guess what! Is there a new stand on the market with tons of old vintage sheets with roses, angels, butterflies, birds and so on, like the ones which are in the ATC kit of Robyn. I couldn't find the translation in English for it, we call them poetry-illustrations. Well it was a long and joyfull afternoon.

[Nevermore]

I have those envelopes but haven't tried printing them. Was it easy Victoria, to put them together? As in easy for Nevermore? Let me know. I should have gone to Michaels' today to get more embellies since the group is so large and to get ribbon but I napped instead. Yup, slept away my last afternoon of vacation. Now, that was nice!!!

[webchyck]

I thought they were pretty easy to assemble. I used my trimmer on the straight edges and then trimmed with scissors...but I do realize this may be a little bit of a stretch for the scissor-impaired among us. A couple of swipes with the tape runner and they are sealed up.

[Nevermore]

I don't have a tape runner, will grab one. You know Becky, that you are my mentor and leader but I was kinda hoping to hear from someone a little less experienced than you!~ I have this picture of you doing these samurai warrior fashion: chop chop chop swipe ssssswwwwiiiippppe chop swipe, lick, done!

[webchyck]

You know, that's actually kind of how it looks. I should video myself and YouTube it for you.

[ScrapAlice]

Just finished the digital part of my cards, now to get them back from the printers so I can do a little handiwork on them. Maybe some of them might even get there around Valentine's Day!

[mizamigo]

I have those envelopes but haven't tried printing them. Was it easy Victoria, to put them together? As in easy for Nevermore? Let me know. I should have gone to Michaels' today to get more embellies since the group is so large and to get ribbon but I napped instead. Yup, slept away my last afternoon of vacation. Now, that was nice!!!

Actually, my printer is only for 8.5 x 11 inch paper, so I actually copied each envelope separately onto it's own .png file and then I printed each one off. That way, the envelope was in the middle of the paper. If I had put both of them on the same page for printing with my printer, they would have had to be "resized to fit on the page" which would have made them smaller than I wanted them to be and the ATC would NOT have fit in them.

Anyway, as Becky said, I used my paper trimmer and just wacked off the sides (small tip: if you are using the trimmer near a window, you can actually see where the edge of the "piece" needs to be so you cut it just right.) and then used my scissors to round the edges (or get the "gunk" out of the edges). Then I just folded them - not hard to do, and put the ATC in them. I didn't even (sorry, Becky) put the double stick tape on the edges. #1, because I don't have that kind of tape, and #2, knowing me, I would put the tape on, it would go over the edge and the ATC would be stuck to it and the ATC envelope and I would be so unhappy that I had to redo everything!!!!

So, in a nutshell, YES, it was very easy to do.

(Now, I want to know if this is enough of an inspiration to have a Raven's Ramblings dedicated to me?)

[mizamigo]

I don't have a tape runner, will grab one. You know Becky, that you are my mentor and leader but I was kinda hoping to hear from someone a little less experienced than you!~ I have this picture of you doing these samurai warrior fashion: chop chop chop swipe ssssswwwwiiiippppe chop swipe, lick, done!

Well, Kim, I was actually OFF of my computer for a good while yesterday after I posted my message, so I didn't even see your question until this morning. So, as one "inexperienced" person to another, GO FOR IT.

And if you think you are scissor impared, use one or two of those really cute scissors that have a wavy edge or decorative edge to them so no one will know if you made a teeny error in the cutting. What the heck, you are supposed to have fun, right? (Also a good excuse to go to Michaels or Wal-Mart so you can look at the multi-decorative scissors and choose one or two or six...)

[PamPie]

I also like the consolidated large group. I am so enjoying the thrill of anticipation as I go to the mailbox to see what, if any, cards I've received. So, with a large group, it's going to be twice as much fun.

It is fun to check the box each day--with this big group, and the three I'm still waiting for from January, it could be like the jackpot!

[Nevermore]

Off your computer, MizAmigo? I guess it is better than being off your rocker!! Oh my, if you would like a dedicated column you shall have one (not this week, it is submitted already. But I will give you one.) Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it (the scissors).

[mizamigo]

Yes, I agree, off my computer is definitely better than off my rocker....

And I just thought of something else about using scissors. I don't know if anyone has ever told you this, Kim, but when you are cutting a shape, you are supposed to turn the paper, not the scissors. That gives you a better cut and control of the paper. Only move the scissors before you get to the very end of the point, because you don't want a big chunk out of the paper when the scissors actually close.

[Marretje]

Also finished, all the envelopes are ready to send, but I have one little problem. My dh is so enthousiast about the result he didn't wanted that I send them away. He thought the cards where for him :p.

[webchyck]

Well, that's a little bit of a problem, now isn't it, Mar? Well, he can't have them! You tell him I want mine, and I want it now! LOL! Can't wait to see it!

[graybonnie]

Mar...LOL....too funny. Tell your DH that he can share the ones coming in the mail.

[Nevermore]

Mar, isn't that the joy of digital? Just whip off a set for him!

But maybe you are like me and things aren't chop chop chop swiiiiiiiiiiipppppppppe chop lick done.

This is the sound of my last hour, after I returned home triumphant from Michaels with THE PERFECT 3 INCH RIBBON.

Hmmm. Oh oh. Supposed to be 2 1/2 inches wide not 3. *&^%%. I wonder if I can cut Ribbon with my Fiskars? Slide, slide, slide, slide, slide "Cut !@*&(** you cut!" No, can't cut ribbon with Fiskars. Cut with scissors. Okay, nice wavy line there. Resize ATCs to shrink to fit on ribbon. Print on Matte Paper. Something is very very very wrong. Reprint on glossy paper. Better. Cut and glue dot to ribbon. Not staying on tight. Aha! Put laminating cartridge in Xyron. Safety pin tag on and throw that puppy through the Xyron. Oh. *#$$#! All stretched funny. Little threads pulled off and laminated. Petrified.

Honest to Betsy! This is the cutest little card but it is completely bent out of shape by the lamination. Tried gluing instead of glue dots and that just left huge visible glue smears.

Haul Pam's card out of album. Her ribbon is not dethreading (ahhah unravelling). It is just sitting there in a rectangular shape. Decide I hate Pam's guts. I take that back. Sorry Pam.

Back to the drawing board.

It will be blue moon before I get hand made envelopes done!!!!! Take that right off the list for this month!

[graybonnie]

LOL...oh Kim...LOL

I haven't got a clue what I going to do at least you are almost done!

[webchyck]

I'm staying away from commenting, Kim...I just don't know what to say!

[Nevermore]

This is what is going to separate the men from the boys, so to speak. I honestly believe my cards are adorable. I am able to see that they are less than technically perfect. I am sending them out anyway.

Each and every one of them has a different, unique flaw and problem. No two cards are screwed up the same way.

[webchyck]

More diet coke out the nose! I'm sure they are just wonderful!

[ruthpics]

This all too funny! Kim, I only live 2 hours away...can I come and pick out the card with the flaw I like? My cards are almost ready...printed out the backs yesterday only to find a typo! Not too impressed as I wasted my favourite paper! If all goes well they should be posted Wednesday!

[Nevermore]

Well, I have been working on them for a solid 5 hours and I only have 5 done. The first one I did (usually the one I keep because it has the flaws) is the best which gives you some idea of the uphill battle I have been fighting. At this rate, I am going to run out of ribbon and that might not be a bad thing.

I am handwriting out the cards to everyone to let them know what special flaw(s)--some have more than one--their cards have.

I have tried everything under the sun including feeding them in in rows. The fact is, lamination was not the way to go.

I appreciate how the gods keep me humble.

[Diginellie]

Pam your little MSN Avvy on my screen says you are sick and really tired - please get well soon :)
I seem to remember you had a really tiring Valentines Day last year - was that you selling roses until nearly midnight - just kidding.

Anyhow I posted all my cards this afternoon - all the envies have adorable Koala Bear stamps thanks to Australia Post. All my ATC's are pure and simple digital, I just can't cope with all this fancy hybrid stuff, maybe next month :cool: Lucky for me DH does all the gluing, he is an angel. I don't think he really `got' my card but then maybe no one else will either. Good luck Kim - will I have your card by the end of the month? :) I am still receiving the Winter Wonderlanders, today a really beautiful one arrived from KJ McLean, thank you so much KJ:)

[Marretje]

Mmmm, that's the problem, this time I didn't make them digital but also all by hand and different. I had tons of fun, but halfway the mesh I thought ooooo, why do I had to do it by hand?

Stupid thing of all, when they where ready I had scanned them all :rolleyes:.

But I have a question about that, what do you all do when you have a large swap and all different cards. How to publish them? On a blog or site or something like that?

[Pixeldigger]

Mine are going to be a little later than expected. I have a vicious sore throat and I am not allowed out to the post office! They ARE all done and in a little blue carrier bag, all ready for the post.

[Marretje]

Take care Judith it take a lot of time to get well. And I think that we can't get the cards in Arerica, Australia or Canada before February 14th, unless we bring them by ourselfs.

Mine are on the mail, so I'm wonder how long it take that you all received them. Can't hardly wait to see your cards.

[webchyck]

Mar, in the past I have created a web page for my uniquely made ATCs for a swap (my ISP provides web space). But you could make a couple of layouts of all the ATCs to post here. I did the same as you and all of mine are unique this time, so I just took one photo of them spread out on cardstock before getting them ready to mail.

Speaking of mail...my U.S. cards went out, but I need to go to the post office to mail my international ones. I thought it was fun to see that we had about half American and half international participants this time!

Judith...hope you feel better soon!

[PamPie]

Kim, I'm glad you don't actually hate my guts :eek: The floral ribbon I used was 2.5 inches wide--I only cut length off the roll of it. Sorry you've had troubles...

Helen, yes I'm sick! I got a cold and was knocked flat--I'm so rarely sick, and I can't believe how this has wiped me out. And it is not a good time to be sick as I need energy for long days at the shop--the busiest floral week of the year! Thankfully the owners have been very understanding. I also learned of a death in the family yesterday--my cousin--and that drained emotions. That combined with coughing kept me up most of the night. In the short time I did sleep however, I had a dream with my dad in it--he's been gone nearly two years, and it's the first time I remember dreaming of him. It was so nice to see him!

I can't believe how on top of things most of you are--that's geat! My card is partially designed, but I doubt it will be ready to mail for at least a week or more. I do have stamps, though!

[digime]

Pam, no one could hate your guts...you're not just PamPie, you're Sweetie Pie! I'm so sorry to hear of your cousin's death. That's so sad for you and your family. I do hope that you manage to get better soon...take care.

[webchyck]

Mailed my international ATCs today! Much to the consternation of the many people in line behind me at the self-serve kiosk (takes a while with several letters to be weighed and posted). I guess Mondays after 1:00 is when all the senior citizens come out to mail their packages for the week, because the post office was swarming! LOL! I thought the lunch crowd would've cleared out by then, but I neglected to account for the large population of seniors in that neighborhood...and what with Valentine's Day just a couple of days away, I'm sure they had many things to mail! LOL! Hey, who doesn't like happy mail...hope everyone enjoys the mail that went out from that P.O. today (because it looked like a LOT!)

[akissling]

Becky, I just received your beautiful and "love"ly atc! You really out did yourself! Thanks so much!!!

[PamPie]

Aww, Kate--thanks...

Becky, I also just received your card--thanks for the love--I like the bright colors and the oh so romantic pair! I'm so curious about how each look, since you said they are each unique. Did you pick who would get which, or was it just a random mailing?

[Nevermore]

Now Pam, you know I took it back right away! Hope you get to feeling a little better soon!

[ScrapAlice]

I mailed out all my Feb ATCs today. You girls are going to get quite an assortment of stamps in the international posts! I like getting interesting stamps, and love using them too, so I hope you enjoy! Looking forward to fun things in my mailbox, too.

[webchyck]

You know what, Pam? For the most part they were random, except I knew which ATCs I wanted to give Robyn and Kim, so those were selected. Glad you liked! I can't wait to post my photo of all of them! Glad you got yours, too, Alison!

[mizamigo]

Pam, sorry about your cold - please take care.
Judith, feel better soon!
Mar, your dH can NOT have my card!
Kim, I'm waiting with "baited breath" to get my ATC - can't wait to see what the unique quirk is that is on mine.
Becky, I received a fantastically romantic ATC in the mail today. Not only is the ATC wonderful, but I also love the hand stamped card it came in.
I can't believe you sent it Feb 9 and I got it today - Feb 12 (that's remarkable!)

I also sent my ATCs out on Saturday and I must confess, it is a woman's perogative to change her mind. In my case, I caved and actually put glitter on my ATCs.

I really like the international flavor of our ATC swap. Getting the cards via snail mail is so fun. And getting all the interesting stamps is a big part of the fun, too.

If I haven't said thank you to everyone who sent me a card (I just realized I got KJs card recently), I do love each one. It is so meaningful to me to hold the ATC and know that it was personally made by someone I admire. How quirky is that?

Now I have to get serious and do something about my dexxie!!!!

[webchyck]

Hey, can I ask everyone to tell me which one they got when they get it! I really wasn't paying attention and I want to label the master photo!

[PamPie]

Hey, can I ask everyone to tell me which one they got when they get it! I really wasn't paying attention and I want to label the master photo!
Do they all have different titles? Mine is called Starry Eyed...

[Nevermore]

"I also sent my ATCs out on Saturday and I must confess, it is a woman's perogative to change her mind. In my case, I caved and actually put glitter on my ATCs. "

LOL, Victoria. Since I don't have enough current supplies to finish mine having wrecked yards of ribbon to no avail, I am just not sure if these are going or not! Max said he thought they were neat and I said, "Really?" and he said, "Uh, no." So, they stink. It isn't just my imagination.

[DeniseD]

"I also sent my ATCs out on Saturday and I must confess, it is a woman's perogative to change her mind. In my case, I caved and actually put glitter on my ATCs. "

LOL, Victoria. Since I don't have enough current supplies to finish mine having wrecked yards of ribbon to no avail, I am just not sure if these are going or not! Max said he thought they were neat and I said, "Really?" and he said, "Uh, no." So, they stink. It isn't just my imagination.

ROFL! Need disclaimers on these threads - do not drink while reading!

[DeniseD]

Pam. hope you're feeling better soon!

Becky, I received "The Gift" - thanks so much, love the flower treatment. :)

[Marretje]

Cry, you are all making me so thrilled, and I hardly can't wait to received the cards, but I think I have to be 'not so' patient for a few days.

Pam and Judith I hope you both are feeling better now.

Becky I let you know which one you send me.

Victoria, No, I won't give my cards to my DH, they are mine, lol, I had made one especially for him.

I also made two layouts of all the cards which I can post when the swap is over.

My cards has all 'love-couples' and I have used titles of Lovesongs as a little 'quote', ribbons and a lot of glitter and an old vintage print. At least a tiny little real 'lovecharm'. I realised now that that probably could give some problems, metals in letters to the USA?

When I had knew earlier that there be some stamplovers I would send some with the ATC. The Dutch Mail Service is not very creative with stamps to other countries so don't expect to much. But I have a lot of beautiful other Europe Stamps. So who wanted some stamps let me know and I will send a few in the next round.

[Pixeldigger]

I am in trouble - not with you, but with my DH. He doesn't usually ring before lunchtime, but when I answered my phone today, he said "Where are you?". Now I know I couldn't get away with anything, :p so I had to confess I was at the post office, he could tell by the noise on my phone that I wasn't in bed where he had told me to stay. "Home, right now, then into a hot bath and your bed, we'll talk about this when I come home!" :eek: Eeeep. Anyway, the cards are all on their way to you and the bath is filling with hot scented water as I type. I've had a couple of pills and there is a hot cup of coffee beside me, so i'm doing the right thing ... now. The weather was lovely when I set out for the shops in my buggy, but I didn't realise it was going to turn cloudy and cold when I was there, so I am quite happy to soak in hot bubbles :D .

[mizamigo]

Hey, can I ask everyone to tell me which one they got when they get it! I really wasn't paying attention and I want to label the master photo!

Becky, I got the one you titled, "Passion".

[webchyck]

Judith! There's no reason to endanger your health or to have the Spousal Secret Police come down on you to fulfill your duties for an ATC Swap! I think this was a little extreme, my dear! We could all certainly wait patiently for your cards to arrive!

I feel bad that my postage stamps to the international girls won't be some of our cool U.S. Air Mail stamps. Since I went to the self-service kiosk, they simply print out boring barcode thingies!

Thanks for the names of the ones received so far! Off to update my photo!

[Pixeldigger]

I'm stubborn, I am.

[ScrapAlice]

Nice day at the mailbox. No bills, and two ATCs! Becky, I got your "My Valentine". Fabulous! You were not kidding about being busy with scissors. And...Victoria...wow. What a cool tag/envelope/card, and glitter! Funnnnnn! Thanks to you both!

[PamPie]

Glitter Girl--thank you--I have a whole collection of those two you put on the card--love 'em--what a fun choice! :cool:

If anyone is interested in receiving more international mail and stamps, check out www.postcrossing.com. ;)

Thanks all for the well-wishes. I do think I'm improving, I just wish it were faster--or at least enough to get through the 14th--it's gonna be a loooooong day. And it's snowing again--I feel sorry for all the drivers delivering flowers in this...

[Pixeldigger]

Get well soon, Pam.

[ruthpics]

I braved the blustery blizzard and sent out my cards today!

[Marretje]

What a lovely homecoming with some 'love-mail'. Thanks Victoria for the wonderful ATC and tag and envelope, I love the glitter. And thanks Judith for the beautiful ATC and thank you card. I love the themes you both used.

[graybonnie]

Victoria - your creation is so pretty that I didn't want to unwrap it, but I'm sure glad I did! Even got everything wrapped back up.

Caroline... oh Caroline... what a sweet treat you have shared with us!

Thanks!

[Marretje]

Me too, I lay it in the open envelope on the cabinet so I can look to it compleet.

[webchyck]

I received two envelopes of goodies today...Carolyn's treasure trove and Victoria's glittery piece! Love the 3D hearts!!! Thanks!!!

[Marretje]

Please would you let me know how you received, if you received, my cards. Today I've got the card I have send to Judy return, for a part open and destroyed :eek: with an excuse mail from the Dutch Post :mad: :mad: , but still. I know the Dutch post is not familiar with this kind of post. So I hope that all the other cards will received well.

Judy I will send you a new one in the hope this time it is going well.

[webchyck]

That's such a bummer, Mar! I've had mail come to me that was partly opened or completely opened with a note from the U.S. Postal Service. Sometimes it's the machinery that can't handle a little extra bulk. Sometimes it's an inspection. In fact, Victoria's envelope looked like someone had started to open it (maybe it got sent to the wrong address first or something), but they stopped before going too far. Weird! Will let you know as soon as anything from The Netherlands shows up here!

[PamPie]

Thank you dear Carolyn--just lovely--I wonder if I can check out that item from my library... ;)

[akissling]

Thanks to Alice and Carolyn! Alice, your men in uniform are perfect right down to the "clutch"! Carolyn,yours are so pretty and romantic! Thanks!!!

[Nevermore]

No excuse, it is on our front porch but it has been -30 here and I have not been motivated to go outside at all if I can avoid it. This morning I was running late (as usual) but had to send Max out the front door instead of the back so grabbed the mail. There were four of the little envelopes that I KNOW mean cards or magnets.

I went upstairs and put them on my desk and said I can't open them now, I am late. Then I said, okay, just open one to start your rotten gray freezing day off with a smile. So I opened Victoria's. And I can't open it any further because the wrapping is just too gorgeous and I don't want to wreck it. Well, then, I might as well open another one because I haven't really really opened one yet, right? So I opened Mars. Well, now I have to turn on the light so I can see it. And I have to keep looking and can't tear my eyes off of it. I am really late now so I might as well open the last one, right? And there is Becky's marvellous card and ATC. This isn't fair to Victoria, though, is it? Because I opened everybody else's but I didn't fully open hers. So I open it and there are the most adorable giraffes. Oh my!

Needless to say I was very very very late for work~~but I had a huge smile on! Thanks so much for all the great stuff you are creating and sharing. You made my day!

[mizamigo]

I just love the comments on this thread.

What a wonderful thing it is to be in "the moment" and look forward to getting our snail mail.

Kim, I think you hit the jackpot today with 3 ATCs in your box. I received one and I am savoring it. Caroline, I love the romantic card and your scissor skills are awesome.

Now I am so looking forward to tomorrow to see the next work of art.

[webchyck]

I got Judy's today and I'm feeling a little randy now! That's one HOT piece of art! Thanks, Judy!

[Pixeldigger]

Caroline, thanks very much, I love the soft, romantic look.
Becky thank you so much for your RICH card and I enjoyed your quirk card which is on display in my sitting room.

[PamPie]

Thank you Alice--your card is just lovely! And the valentine, well, 'incredible' ;)

[webchyck]

Hey, Alice! I got your card! That's quite the SWORD on that lover! LOL! Cute presentation! How did you know that I'm a huge Incredibles fan? Thanks!

[ScrapAlice]

Are you really, Becky? That's too cool! Honestly, I got the Incredibles valentines on clearance last year, and when it occurred to me that the bags would make great envelopes, well...

Yeah, what I thought about the guy's sword too! ;)

[ruthpics]

Victoria your card is amazing, as is the envelope and tag! Very, very clever!Thank you so much...yours is the first in my collection!

[PamPie]

Saturday's mail brought Judy's card---oooo, steamy! Thank you Judy--I like it :)

[graybonnie]

Oh Becky...what a sweetie you have sent us this month. Just love it!

[Nevermore]

Okay, I am doing a 90 degree shift here. Just came back from Michaels where I purchased a new rotary cutter (as an aside) but more to the point, 2 1/2 inch ribbon. I wasn't able to get the original ribbon in that width. The new ribbon is somewhat "duller" but I will have eliminated cutting both width and length. This will call for some slight modifications to the card but, honestly, I think I am right to abandon my original idea.

The boys are heading out sledding shortly so I will turn my office into a card and ATC factory. If all goes well, they should get mailed tomorrow.

I am so relieved. My poor laminated card was weighing like an albatross around my neck!

[PamPie]

I hope this new ribbon works well for you Kim!

[mizamigo]

Okay, I am doing a 90 degree shift here. Just came back from Michaels where I purchased a new rotary cutter (as an aside) but more to the point, 2 1/2 inch ribbon. I wasn't able to get the original ribbon in that width. The new ribbon is somewhat "duller" but I will have eliminated cutting both width and length. This will call for some slight modifications to the card but, honestly, I think I am right to abandon my original idea.

The boys are heading out sledding shortly so I will turn my office into a card and ATC factory. If all goes well, they should get mailed tomorrow.

I am so relieved. My poor laminated card was weighing like an albatross around my neck!

Kim, I'm so glad you are pursuing your ribonetry! I am so looking forward to recieving your ATC. Much as you stress over the perfection of your art (and I do understand that), I do believe that anything produced by "Nevermore" is a wonderful thing.

I hope your factory has been much like the production line of a well-oiled car factory. And I hope the results are well worth your duplicate efforts.

As for that albatross, I think you are stuck with it. You put him on your QJ, if you remember, so there is no giving him back....

Forge onward... but please dress warmly when actually posting your artwork. It's been viciously cold outside.

Oh, one last thing.... A-N-T-I-C-P-A-T-I-O-N... you are making us practice patience also. Thank you for that. I need a dose of patience at the moment.

[webchyck]

So, Kim, your ATC is being re-quirked...nothing wrong with that. You know all that stuff they say about necessity and invention and trial and error and all that. It applies to art, too. Hope you had FUN. Don't forget that component ever!

[Nevermore]

Becky, I am taking this failure remarkably well and have sealed all the envelopes. I admit I had a lot more fun doing the digital part than the real part, which often isn't the case in these trades but it makes up for last month when the digital was killing me and putting the cards together was fun. So, again, there is so much that goes into these that you have to find yourself in synch with SOME part of it!

I tacked a piece of the original ribbon on everybody's card just so you can see how great it would have been...

Because I was in gift certificate mode, I bought an over-the-top stamp set. A beautiful boxxed set with wonderful little pads and six country chic stamps. Even with 40% off I would not have bought it if it wasn't really a present. So now I have to make some cool cards and stuff. It just didn't go with this month's theme.

If we are thinking March any time soon I would love some form of country component so I can use my new stamps on the enclosing cards! In the meanwhile, I do know a lady who lives on a farm so I guess I better write to her.

I know, I still have a Rolodex to do! But I feel so relieved having all my cards ready to fly that I am going to let myself do what Quirks do naturally: play!

P.S. Pam, I think part of what is wrong is that my ribbon frays and yours does not. I might have to get the brand name from you. The new ribbon frayed too but just along two sides instead of four. That is a 50% improvement, huge guffaw of laughter!

[PamPie]

Kim, I'm afray-ed I don't know the name off the top of my head, but the next time I'm at Hobby Lobby, I'll take a peek ;)

My personal mechanic (aka the fiance) was busy doing car stuff today (new brakes and tires for him, new spark plugs and an oil change for me), so I sat outside (warm day!) with him and kept busy by cutting out and sticking together my cards, and was at the ready if he needed an extra hand or a tool, or a witty remark (:D). I was able to do it all, and no car grease got near my cards. They are now finished--I didn't think it would happen so soon! Tomorrow is a holiday, so I'll start mailing them Tuesday...

[Nevermore]

Hmmm, I can't imagine what that story would look like if it was ME sitting outside putting my cards together. The mind boggles...

[Marretje]

WOW, WOW, WOW. Three cards today, and I really don't know with which one I started.

Alice your card is really 'INCREDIBLE' I love it all, the ATC, the envelope, the stamps, the 'thank you' card, it's amazing and couldn't get my eyes of it. Thanks.

Becky thank you for the 'Kisses are better fate than wisdom', it's wonderful made and I love it.

Ruth. What a gift, I love the serenity and the feeling of your card, also so beautiful.

I wanted to make an excuse to you all, because I didn't send a thank you card with my first real ATC Swap. However I had think about it, I didn't. But I hope you understand that I'm very thankful for all these wonderful cards.

Pam - I'm happy to read that you are getting well

Victoria - how is your Patience going or was there some mail today

Judy - I have send out a new ATC to you, the other was stuck-up and partly destroyed by the machine which selected mail at the postoffice.

Kim - Becky - what about a countryswap about the countryside of our area. We all live in such a different countries. And you can used your stamps.

[Pixeldigger]

Mar, the swap is the thing, cards are nice but not compulsory. It took me ages to get sorted out with proper backs to my cards and I have only just found little sleeves for them, so at last I feel like a 'proper swapper'.
I am looking forward to getting your card.

[webchyck]

Just want to let you all know that I have the next three months' worth of themes lined up thanks to private input, so if we want to do a Country Chic (I'm not even sure what the hell that is) theme it would have to be June...which sounds like a good time to me anyway. And by then, Kim, you will have your stamping technique down solid! LOL!

[Diginellie]

Finally my first 2 cards have made it to the end of their long journey to Australia. Yesterday I received cards from Judy and Victoria :) Lovely to open my mailbox and find 2 romantic cards. I love the giraffes Victoria and Judy your quote was perfect.

I also received a book from my sister (she has read it and was passing it on) `Eat,Pray, Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert. So a romantic treasure trove in one mail delivery:)

[akissling]

Loved the book!!!!!
Judith, thanks for the lovely card. My daughter swiped the card because she loves purses!

[Nevermore]

I agree wholeheartedly with Judith--the thank you cards, enclosure cards and other stuff is just icing on the cake and do not fret about it whatsoever! Some months I buy cards, some months I make them and some months I am just so darn happy I finished the things I throw them bare naked into an envelope!

Becky, I started stamping last night. You are right. There must be a technique. It seems I wasn't born with it.

I got 4 cards in the mail today but I am going to wait until after dinner to open them. Hopefully I will have had about 3 more cups of coffee by then and will be awake! Max was sick last night and Mom was fretting. He gets sick about once every two years so I just don't get enough practice. Very bleary eyed today.

[ruthpics]

It was wonderful to come home from work today to find 3 envelopes all lined up on the table for me! My husband and kids know my anticipation too well!

Mar, your card is beautiful. I love all the layers and glitter! Thank you!

Judy, I love your hot little number, it is quite pretty. Thank you!

Thank you Becky. I have No Cure. Love how you put this together. It is terrific!

I think I will just sit here awhile and admire them all!

[akissling]

Get Well Soon Max!!!

[Nevermore]

Thanks, sweetie, appreciated! He is still running a fever but idiotically cheerful, just like his dad. How are doing hon, I asked when I got home and got the "good". I swear my men are just plain moronic sometimes.

[webchyck]

No mail for us in the U.S. today...but that could mean another treasure trove tomorrow!

[Nevermore]

but never mind that!

I got a card from Alice. What a swashbuckling couple! And what a sweet Thank You card.

Almost gave the Invincible envelope to Max until I realised it was for me! Turned it over and no mistaking it! Totally funky stamps, too. yeah! A valentine. And a great ATC with a book referral. Girly, you maxxed out on all the messages!

Ruth, I love how you tied love into children. And love the bed of roses!

Judith, hey! A sleeve! You must be a real trader now, lol :) Hot dang, you just got down to it, eh? (On a related side note, I personally would die to see President's Choice Breast Implants--didn't know you got that in the UK).

[Pixeldigger]

On a related side note, I personally would die to see President's Choice Breast Implants--didn't know you got that in the UK.

What can I say? I married a quirk! We don't get it in the UK, it is just his imagination

[ScrapAlice]

Mailbox bonanza for me today! Besides three cards, I got my new glasses! Yay! The better to see your lovely cards with, my dears.

Caroline...so soft and pretty, and the back is sweet as well.

Helen...just ducky and cute, and the Aussie stamps are so cool.

Mar! Oh, my! All that cutting and glitter...beautiful card.

Thank you all so much! Makes going to the mailbox such a pleasure.

[webchyck]

I got Helen's today! So cute!!! I love ducks! Thanks!

[DeniseD]

I wanted to thank you ladies so much! The cards arriving have been such a treat. :)

Judy - thanks for the steamy reminder!

Victoria - great 3D & love your packaging. :)

[DeniseD]

Another thanks to Helen - your duck theme is too fun.

Carolyn - thanks for the cool calendar & love the collection of images. :)

[graybonnie]

I had 4 deliveries on Tuesday... Ruth, Judith, Alice & Helen... what fun! Thanks bunches ladies!

My card is metamorphosing....um, not sure where this is leading.

[PamPie]

Helen, your darling card arrived yesterday--love it! I am pretty sure that my fiance will like that one best ;)

[Pixeldigger]

Thanks, Mar, the card is wonderful, I love all that glitter and the effort you took with all that cutting out for each card is nothing short of heroic.

[ruthpics]

3 envelopes in my mailbox today! What a treat!

Alice, your card is beautiful! Love the colours!

Kate, another awesome card. Love the quote that inspired it!

Lovely cards Carolyn! Love the calendar theme!

Thank you all so much!

[Marretje]

Thanks Judith, I'm happy that you received the card well and so fast.

I received the wonderful Lovers and quote from Kate, I love it. Also all the stamps on the envelope, thank you.

And I received also two lovely Duckies from Helen. When I saw the card I had to smile and it reminds me of two duckies which came over two years in the winter to my garden and lived until spring in my very small pool in the garden. Thank you too for the wonderful card and memory it brings up.

[Diginellie]

I received cards from Becky and Carolyn on Tuesday. So beautiful and Becky I love your quote. Carolyn your romantic images are perfect and a calendar!! Wow. Then yesterday Mar your card arrived - all the way from The Netherlands to Australia!! and in perfect condition. I can't believe the amount of work you have done on this, it is very special.

Now this page in my album is looking very `pink' and full of hearts and kisses. Because I put my cards in an album I find that I am loving looking at the backs just as much as the fronts, they are all so artistic. As you can see I am definitely becoming an ATC addict. :)

[PamPie]

Mar, you are something! What a lot of cutting and decorating you did for such a lovely card--thank you!

[ScrapAlice]

Judy! Picked up your card today, and love that Flaming Star Nebula stamp! Thanks so much.

[webchyck]

Yep, Mar wins the Golden Scissors Award! I particularly liked my song title, Mar, "Love is a Battlefield" as I was a huge Pat Benatar fan. Cupid with the arrow in the back? That totally reminds me of the ATC I did called Cupid Must Die! Well, there ya go! The brat is dead! LOL! Thanks, Mar!

[Pixeldigger]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Lots of thank yous today: Ruth, what a wonderful set of wings on the perfect gift; Kate, I love your quote and the colours are divine; Nevermore, it looks as if you found a photo of my neice, who looks a lot like this if you give her viking red hair and the background paper is so beautiful and I love the ribbon - what the heck, the whole thing is gorgeous! Dee-Dee, I love it, so romantic, I love the colouring and the beautiful paper.

Every one of you ladies have really surpassed yourselves with the ATC cards this month, they are stunning! Thank you for swapping with me.

[webchyck]

I was blessed with three beautiful cards today! Thank you Denise, Ruth and Kate for the inspired ATCs you sent! They are all just stunning!!!

[DeniseD]

Hey ladies, I wanted to thank Alice - you cracked me up! I thought it was for my son, too. :)

Ruth - gorgeous blending!

Kate - loved your blending too! :)

[DeniseD]

Mar - your card is fab! Thanks a bunch. :)

[PamPie]

Denise! Your card! Pretty pretty!

[ruthpics]

Kim's awesome artwork arrived in my mailbox! Beautiful image of the little girl. I love how you use the ribbon for the card, it is all very clever! Thank you!

[Nevermore]

Judith and Ruth, thank you for your comments that do not include any snarky remarks about the ribbon. You both get "class" awards.

[ruthpics]

Judith and Ruth, thank you for your comments that do not include any snarky remarks about the ribbon. You both get "class" awards.

One of the things I learned in art college was that there are no mistakes in art! I feed myself that statement everytime I think I have blown it. I saw absolutely nothing wrong with your ribbon! Thanks for the award though! ;)

[akissling]

I owe thank yous to Mar (lovely embossing and texture!!), Ruth, Kim, Kate and I will list the rest when I bring my cards up to my office. Each one is so pretty in a very different way!
My ordinary ones are coming shortly. Kim, I love the ribbon idea! Mine are late because I printed them out on muslin but did not like the color so had to redo! I would love a challenge to actually print them on something other than regular paper some day when we run out of other ideas. By the way, I love printing on muslin and have done some pieces for my Mom's quilts I just need white of this one and of course there is no such thing as white ink!!!
Anyway, I will post the other names next time. This was a great swap!!!

[Diginellie]

2 beautiful cards have arrived here in sunny and very warm Australia from freezing Canada. Ruth yours came on Friday - so special, I just love that adorable little baby with wings. Kate yours arrived this morning. Your card with its explanation was perfect and the card so evocative. Every time I put a card in my album I then have to look again at all my cards and I see more every time - they are truly magical:)

[webchyck]

I got Kim's card in the mail!!! Girl, you get mega points for persevering in the face of adversity! Plus, it's a really cool card! And yes...UNIQUE!

[Marretje]

Three thanks I had to give today.

Kim your 'card' is so beautiful and very special. I love the ribbon and the photo of the child.

Denise love your theme, the colors and the little butterfly on the front and back, also a lovely card.

And Pam, O, la,la ...., how naughty, I have put the card away for my DH ;), because he thinks that every card is for him :D.

Thanks Becky for the Golden Scissors Award. I was very suprised to hear that 'Love is a Battlefield' was one of your favorite songs.

I'm still counting cards because they are just 14 days :eek: on their way, next time I bring them by myself, even when I go by boat I think it's faster :rolleyes:.

[PamPie]

And Pam, O, la,la ...., how naughty, I have put the card away for my DH, because he thinks that every card is for him.
Hee hee... :p

I'm still counting cards because they are just 14 days :eek: on their way, next time I bring them by myself, even when I go by boat I think it's faster :rolleyes:.
Perhaps carrier pigeon would work... :p

[graybonnie]

Many thanks for the lovely beauties...

Mar - you do get the cutting award and oh it is such a wonderful creation...

Pam - "Oolala" what an understatement - just love it...

Dee Dee - you have made my imagination run a muck as to what they were doing behind that door...

Kate - so romantic - what beautiful blending....

Kim - your use of ribbon is out of this world!!

Thanks bunches my friends!

I do believe that I'm the slow poke this month, but I have finally designed my card - yeah.

[akissling]

Pam, I received yours today! Love the voluptuous lady!!!

[ruthpics]

Denise, Ever After is so gorgeous! Thank you very much!

[DeniseD]

Pam - ooo, la, la is right! Gorgeous, thanks! ;)

Kim, beautiful ribbon choices. Very cool hybrid. :)

[webchyck]

Pam - ooo, la, la is right! Gorgeous, thanks! ;)

I was gonna say the same thing, Pam! You little tart, you! Love it! Thanks!

[PamPie]

Ruth, I had (er, still have) squeezable thighs too! What a sweet, sweet card--thank you!

[Diginellie]

Well the cards are literally flowing into my mailbox this week :) Yesterday one from Alice - so romantic and I love the font; and from Denise - what a sweet couple and a lovely message. Then today 2 more - from Kim, really different with the fabric and the heart token on the back; and one from Pam, great work with the colouring! Pam I think the back of your card was stunning with the vase of flowers. I can see that `bouquet' does suit you very well:)

[ruthpics]

Two cards landed in my mailbox today!
All the way from Australia, love the ducks and awesome blending! Thank you!
Oo la la Pam! Quirky and fun, I love it! Thank you!

[PamPie]

Kim and Kate's Kards from Kanada Kame--Kool!
Sorry--bein' goofy... :rolleyes:

Kate--such passion--I love the deeper colors, and your card with the "why" you chose the quote--thank you.
Kim--wonderful sheer ribbon, and how clever to pin on the heart tag! I admit I don't know French, so I looked it up--I learned something--"Look for the woman"--thank you to you too.

[akissling]

My cards are finally out and I will apologize that I did not include a nice card like so many of you did this swap! This time I felt lucky to get them postmarked by the 28th! In my previous thank yous I think that I forgot Denise, with her lovely vintage image, Ruth, with that gorgeous,squeezable baby, and Helen, and her "duks"! So many of you did some equally beautiful backs too!!! Thanks again to everyone for this fun filled swap!

[akissling]

I can't find my thank you to Carolyn in this thread (I thought I did one??) so thanks or thanks again for the beautiful flowered atc!!!!

[akissling]

Yes, it is me AGAIN...one more...Victoria, thanks for the glittery giraffes and those great little hearts! Ok, I think that I am finished!

[Pixeldigger]

Alice, so charming and romantic. Thank you. Your card has been much admired by the family.

[webchyck]

Loved your card Alison!!! Very pretty! Loved the sentiment, too!

Has everyone received one from me? I want to post my photo of all my cards!

[happyrobyn]

Has everyone received one from me? I want to post my photo of all my cards!
Have I received it?! Oh my!!! YES!!! What a wonderful card Miss Becky! I am so in love with it. I've been meaning to email you privately but this is even better to shout it out publicly!

I have also received many other beautiful creations and I will post a thank you to each of you here shortly.

Great swap this month.

[Marretje]

Has everyone received one from me? I want to post my photo of all my cards!

I have the same question as Becky, but more because I have still a little fear that not all the cards are survived the post office :( .

[Nevermore]

I received both Mar and Becky. I have not opened all my mail yet but know I have a few more. That is how wretchedly ill I am. Don't want to spoil my cards in this frame of mind.

[mizamigo]

What a wonderful month for ATCs. Thank you everyone! I love all my cards, and this gives me a chance to go through them again and say thank you to:
Becky for her passion
Caroline forher book of famous lovers
Helen for her ducks (and I love the Koala stamp, too)
Ruth for her angel baby
Judy for her statuary
Mar for her embossing message about Love (no problem with my post office)
Dee-Dee for her old fashioned ever after
Kate for her oh so red ATC with the 15th century quote
Kim for her many ribbons and the reminder to Look for the lady
Pam-Pie for her risque' bathing beauty
and
Alison for her oh so romantic couple.

I can't tell you all how much I am enjoying these ATCs.

[ScrapAlice]

Victoria, did you get mine? In the funky Incredibles envelope? Or did you think it was junk mail and toss it out? ;) Several here thought it was mail for young sons, I think! If you didn't, I can send you another. I did make a couple extra this round.

[mizamigo]

Victoria, did you get mine? In the funky Incredibles envelope? Or did you think it was junk mail and toss it out? ;) Several here thought it was mail for young sons, I think! If you didn't, I can send you another. I did make a couple extra this round.

Alice, yours does sound "incredible"; but I just listed the ones I received, so I guess my answer is No, I didn't receive it. I don't have any "young ones" at home so I would not have tossed it as junk mail. Please, resend. And thanks for offering.

[Marretje]

Alison thank you for your wonderful card and couple, they arrived here very fast at home.

[akissling]

Again, I apologize for the lack of card and interesting stuff on the atc!

[DeniseD]

Alison, no worries. :) Thanks a bunch for the pretty card.

[Pixeldigger]

Alison, a card can be lovely without being complicated - I happen to really LIKE the card I just got through the mail.

Pam, I like the colouring in the card, Oooh la la! That veil doesn't hide much does it?

Thanks to both of you. You have brightened up a difficult week.

I see that some have posted their feb ATCs, so here is mine to share:
The Lovers (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2705&cat=501)

[ruthpics]

Thank you Alison for the lovely card that arrived in my mail box yesterday! Your homemade stamps are terrific!

[mizamigo]

Incredible!!!

Alice, I just received my "Lovers" ATC from you along with the belated Valentine's Day card. Wonderful, spectacular, fabulous, terrific! I love it!
Thank you so much for resending it because otherwise I would not have gotten your incredible Lovers ATC.

[ScrapAlice]

Incredible!!!

Alice, I just received my "Lovers" ATC from you along with the belated Valentine's Day card. Wonderful, spectacular, fabulous, terrific! I love it!
Thank you so much for resending it because otherwise I would not have gotten your incredible Lovers ATC.

Actually, I hadn't resent it yet! That is the original one. Wonder why it took so long this time? Maybe that "odd" envelope was not a good idea. :(

[akissling]

Bonnie, thanks for the sweet little boy and the bonus!! You are a gem!! I love the amount of effort that you put into the whole thing (envelopes, stickers, and even the backs!). To quote the teacher from A Christmas Story "A++++++++++++++++++++++++..."

[graybonnie]

Alison - glad you liked your mail. The ladies sort of inspired me and I wanted to make up for being late with my February card - that little boy was a devil...LOL

Oh Mar... I so much enjoyed your little creation. Still smiling :D Thanks!

[happyrobyn]

I just dropped some "LOVE" in the mail today. Sorry I'm a tad late...

Thank you to Carolyn, Alice, Becky, Victoria, Kim, Helen, Bonnie, Judy, Dee-Dee, Ruth, Alison, Mar, Pam and Kate for your romance-filled cards. I just put them all in my album. ¡Qué romántico!

[ruthpics]

Thank you Bonnie for the awesome cards...bonus pack - 2 months in one!

[graybonnie]

Thanks... happyrobyn gave me the idea :D

[happyrobyn]

Thanks... happyrobyn gave me the idea :D
Not to be outdone ... some of you will be receiving THREE months in one this time around. (Some may even receive 4 as I threw in some extra Christmas ones I had left over!) It's all about saving the planet baby! Reduce/Reuse/Recycle! Yeah ... that's why I did it ... to save the trees! It had nothing to do with procrastination!

[Pixeldigger]

whee! I'm all for recycling.

[PamPie]

Bonnie, your card is now here--I really like the blue especially--I think that it completes my February collection!