A Word And Two Questions About ATC Swaps

Hello lovely swappers!

Questions regarding postage have been coming up,

and I would like to address them here.

I know there are a few of you that place a modest number of stamps on your padded envelope,

and they miraculously appear in my mailbox.

When I return the same envelope to you,

the post office charges me between $3.76 and $4.06 (approximately).

Don't ask me why,

I don't get it.

I would also like everyone to know

that the little gifts I have been including in the past 2 swaps

have had no effect on the price of return postage.

Either way (with or without a gift)

the weights fall within the same range.

So here are the questions:

1. Do you prefer our swaps be limited to 2 dimension or 3 dimension ATCs?

2. If you choose 2 dimension (only flat embellishments),

would you be okay with us using regular legal letter size envelopes?

You would include an addressed stamped envelope when you send them in.

and the bonus question:

3. If you choose 3 dimension,

would you like to return to the OLD rules,

when we had NO rules about embellishments and dangling bits?

Please let me know by comment here.

I have been loving these monthly swaps

and so appreciate each and every one of you who participate,

let's keep it going strong

(and better if we can)!

happy summer hugs,

Kim

July ATC Sign Up Is Now Open!

"MERMAID LAGOON"

Make 3/Receive 3

ATCs Measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Use a sturdy base 

(ie cardboard, matboard, heavy weight cardstock)

Remember to sign and date the back

Include any contact info you like

USA artists, send $4.00 Cash For Return Postage

Use A Padded Envelope

Include A Return Address Label

Postmark By July 31st

Leave a comment on this post to sign up.

I will update the swap page as I receive your ATCs.

Email KimberlyLaws@optimum.net

if you are an INTERNATIONAL SWAPPER

 or need my mailing address.

Please share the swap button on social media,

the more the merrier!

hugs,

Kim

March's ATCs Are In The Mail!

Our Swappers:

A: SUE

B: SHARON

C: GLORIA

D: LORI

E: SHERRY

F: FONDA

G:MAGGIE

H: JULIE

I: DONETTA

J: KIM

Be sure to leave a comment on this post if your 

VINTAGE CHILDREN ATC

is pictured above.

Provide any contact/social media links you like.

Thanks to all you lovely and patient artists!

hugs,

Kim

March's ATC Swap Announcement!

The mailing deadline for this 3 for 3 swap is

March 15, 2019.

You must email me to sign up:

kimberlylaws@optimum.net

I will respond to your email with my mailing address

and a checklist of details.

Sometimes rules change,

so even returning swappers must read the checklist.

Please share the button above to help spread the word.

Happy Swapping Hugs,

Kim

January ATC Swap Is Being Packed Today!

Take a look at these beauties!

I am sorry that they were not returned sooner.

I was holding out hope that JoAnne's package would arrive,

but it has been shuffled from one Denver facility to another,

only to return to the first and start its rotation over again.

The plan was to pack them on Monday,

but my head is still reeling from this past Sunday

(reference my last post).

I also missed 

Art Card Tuesday.

I will make it up next Tuesday

with 2 posts.

This week's prompt is 

GREY

(just in case you want to get a jump start).

Thanks to all who participated

and for your understanding patience.

There is still time to sign up for February's swap,

tap the button at the top of the right sidebar.

warm hugs,

Kim

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!

UPDATED:

JoAnne's ATCs arrived in my mailbox 

less than 15 minutes after I published the original post.

Her ATCs are included in the swap out! YAY!

They're Back! Monthly ATC Swaps - January Sign Up Is Open!

It sure has been a while!

The mailing deadline for this 3 for 3 swap is

January 15, 2018.

You must email me to sign up:

kimberlylaws@optimum.net

I will respond to your email with my mailing address

and a checklist of details.

Some of the rules have changed,

so even returning swappers must read the checklist.

Please share the button above to help spread the word.

Happy Swapping Hugs,

Kim

Altered Paint Sample Swap Returns

A big thank you to these 5 women for sharing their talents.

This was a fun swap!

You can revisit my 6 tags here.

If any of the swappers wish to share their contact info,

please leave a comment on this post with links to your social media.

A new swap announcement is coming soon!

Please leave a comment.

At the end of the month,

I will announce a random winner

of a special gift.

(only one comment per post will be entered).

hugs,

Kim

It's Not Too Late!

The Altered Paint Sample Card Swap

must be mailed one week from today,

Thursday, May 31st.

If you are interested in joining,

visit this post HERE,

and the swap info page HERE.

These are my finished cards,

and I have been receiving beautiful cards from the other swappers!

Please leave a comment.

At the end of the month,

I will announce a random winner

of a special gift.

(only one comment per post will be entered).

The weekend is almost here,

I do hope yours is wonderful!

hugs,

Kim

Swap Time Anyone?

THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED!

(please feel free to grab the button and spread the word)

Altered Paint Sample Card Swap:

6 for 6 (send in 6, receive 6 in return);

any size paint card will do;

the only theme is "MONOCHROMATIC, DUSTY PASTEL COLOR;"

please punch and reinforce your cards (top center);

please finish the back of your cards & include your info;

please include $5.00 in the USA

(international shipping will be much higher and must be paid via Paypal);

cards must me postmarked by May 30th

(one week earlier if sending from outside the USA)

You will receive 6 altered cards bundled with a large decorated binder ring.

My mailing info and email can be found on the swap page.

Let's have some fun!

hugs,

Kim

Valentine ATC Swap Sign-Up Is Open

Please join me for a Valentine ATC (Artist Trading Card) Swap.

This will be a 3 for 3 swap.

Your ATCs must be in my hands by Friday, January 27th.

Include $3.50 CASH for return postage,

and a printed mailing label.

If you would like to join the fun,

go to SWAP INFO

read all the rules and instructions.

If it sounds good to you,

return to this post,

and sign up by leaving a comment.

Not necessary, but it would be awesome if you grabbed

 the swap button to help spread the word.

Have a LOVEly time creating,

Kim

August's ATCs - Dress Up Swap

If you wish to visit any of our swappers' blogs,

simply go to the comments section of this post,

and click on the artist's name to be taken to their link.

Thank you once again to this lovely group of gals.

You are all an inspiration. 

September's ATC Swap Sign Ups Are Now Open!

September's ATC Swap Theme is:

"Linen and Lace"

MUST BE POSTMARKED BY:

Friday, September 18, 2015

(I will not accept any ATCs mailed even one day late,

I am very sorry, 

but it is not fair to those who do mail on time.)

  

To join:

1. read the SWAP INFO page.

2. leave a comment on this post.

3. not necessary,

but it would be lovely if you grab the button above 

for your blog.

Upcoming swap themes 

are listed on this blog's right sidebar.

As you can see,

my ATCs are still a work-in-progress.

Please join us,

swapping is fun!

It's Almost Time!

August's ATCs are due in the mail next Friday,

August 28th.

Here's a look at mine.

September's

"Linen & Lace"

swap sign-ups will be open on Monday.

The mailing deadline will be 

Friday, September 18th.

Have a lovely weekend!

Beautifully Grungy ATCs!

I knew that July's swap theme would be a challenge for us all,

but everyone stepped up

and created some incredible art.

See for yourself:

Thank you Sylvia for this awesome personalized ATC!

Go to THIS POST HERE,

click a name in the comments section to be directed 

to each of these talented gal's blogs.

August swap sign-ups are open,

(see one post down).

We have a couple new swappers, 

as well as 4 countries represented

(5 depending where Liz is at any given time ;0).

Wishing you all a lovely first weekend of August.