PAT (Pick a Theme) ATC swap, Round 1, FULL, Send-out 1/20/07

Pick a Theme
(ATC swap, Round 1),

Each person makes a card for the other participants in their chosen theme, so everyone ends up with a set in the theme of their choice.
(This is similar to the ATC Swap Rings)
I suggest thinking of a simple, universal theme that most everyone could easily create.
Random 'easy'/universal ideas: roses, ducks, libraries, the word 'love', red poppy flowers, Elvis, Batman, rainbows....
Probably 'Too hard' or controversial topics: bible verses, ouija boards, Martha Washington,(I would steer clear of things like this or anthing people have to do a bunch of research on...you want making your card to be easy and enjoyable for the other artists!) Variety and creativity is good, just dont' get TOO obscure.
Both of the ATC ring swaps have been good about this, check those for ideas as well.

There will be 2 groups for the swap, each with (maximum of) 7 participants. You will make 6 cards, one for each of the themes of the people in your group. You will recieve 6 cards back!
This swap is recommended for experienced (read: responsible, reliable, sending on-time, sending quality cards) ATC swappers. The reason is that crafting for another person's specific theme can be a challenge. Also, since there will be many people crafting for you, you need to have successfully completed a few ATC swaps. Judge for yourself if you qualify. I have had flakers in previous swaps. One flaker in this one would need 6 angels; I really dont' want to have any drop-outs in this one.

Swap name: PAT (Pick a Theme) ATC swap, Round 1
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: OriginalYouth
Sign-up date range: 1/3-1/6 (or until full)
Date to send item by: 1/20

-Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): YES, 14 total.
-Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
-All ages allowed? 18+

Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: N/A

Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES

If you want to participate, information to send to organizer, OriginalYouth:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
PAT ATC swap, round 1
--Craftster username
--Email address
--Your real name
--Mailing address
--Are you willing to ship to an address outside of the US?
SWAP SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
1) What is your chosen THEME for your cards?
2) Did you read all the rules of this swap? How many cards will you be making?
3) How many cards will you be recieving?
4) How many swap partners will you have in this swap?
5) Do you have a camera or scanner to post photos?
6) Have you successfully completed all prior swaps? (If you have Months old swaps looming that aren't current, unaccounted for cards, etc. you will not be allowed to join this swap)

IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.

Also remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap. (No DC #'s required, since it is small envies)

Approved Participants and their theme:
1) OriginalYouth---Wonder Woman. that's my final answer.

2) Katxena---Vintage Destination Travel (pick a specific destination for your card)
3) AlteredMommy---(pending feedback---Zetti Styled cards (wings optional!)
4) RecycleMicol--- Masquerade Ball
5) Bobolink---Trip to the Zoo! Pick an animal you would see at the Zoo!
6) Kaos--- dark carnival/circus (a la Stifflersmom's Cirque cards)
7) PinkAngel1979--- Fairy Tales
8 ) PJMCLNJ--- Quirky Quips using the Mona Lisa (tell me what you think she's thinking)
9) SquirrelGirl--- Gnomes
10) Teeisme--- Sally Jean or Zetti Style Animals
11) Bhean--- Midwife
12) Charliebrown--- Charlie Brown!

13) Tristitia---Medical
14) Rackycoo---Ol' timey circus/carnival/clowns/sideshow

Don't start on the cards 'til the swap is full, please...you don't know which group you'll be in, or if someone changes themes!

FINAL GROUPS:
Group A:
1) OriginalYouth
2) Katxena
3) SquirrelGirl
4) AlteredMommy
5) RecycleMicol
6) Bobolink
7) Rackycoo

Group B:
1) Kaos
2) CharlieBrown
3) TeeisMe
4) PinkAngel1979
5) Bhean
6) PJMCLNJ
7) Tristitia

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