Some of you will have no idea what the heck we are talking about, and we apologize for that! But for those of you who do know, this Blog entry is for you! If you signed up for the “ABC” ATC Swap, the swap is full and ready to go. Well, if you are reading this and you really, really, want to know what we are talking about, I will explain…A.T.C’s are also known as Artist Trading Cards. These are 2 1/2″x3 1/2″ cards (size is specified by definition) that are really individual works of art! They can range from papered picings to elaborate original artwork in any medium possible. These cards get traded or swapped and the recipient winds up with a collection of very unique, mini-sized pieces of art!

For this swap, everyone signed up for a letter of the alphabet (as the letter “P” in the sample above… Thanks Maura!!) Each participant then creates an ATC card to represent that letter. Everyone makes 27 cards (usually the same but they can differ if the artist chooses to make them that way) Once the deadline arrives, the cards are then swapped so each participant has a complete alphabet set! Pretty cool.

Now, those of you who signed up for thh “A-B-C ” ATC swap, here are the details of the swap as well as a listing of who has what letter.

Rules of the Swap:

1. Cards must be 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

2. Everyone makes 27 cards (1 complete set will go on display at the store.)

3. Cards must be handed in by the due date.

4. Due date is Friday, October 23rd, 2009

5. HAVE FUN!!

Here are the letters and names:

A– Michelle Kumar

B– Pam Spicer

C– Laura Casey

D– Janet Snyder

E– Doris Santore

F– Fran Nantista

G– Mary Calzadilla

H- Heather Howe

I– Miriam Klienberger

J– Joyce Burch

K– Kelly More

L– Ursula Merkt

M- Lindsay Renz

N– Linda Watkins

O– Meg Savoy

P– Maura Hibbitts

Q- Heidi Bonner

R– Ruby W

S– Shyra M

T– Tiffany Reutter

U– Marilyn Zocco

V– Loralee Witlock

W– Karen Mercado

X– Sheree Fisher

Y– Fran Nantista

Z– Tara Burtt

 A sheet with everyone’s name and letter as well as the rules are available at the store or you can just refer to this entry. We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with for their letter. As you can see, Maura was very creative! Thanks everyone!

Tara & Tiffany