ATC swap for Januray 2015!

[SWLady]

k, you all have talked me into it. I will try, LOL.

Some Questions:

Any other requirements besides the size? Like can it be layered? or does it have to be flat?

What do you put on the back of it? I've seen places say your name and date should be on the back.

I read that watercolor paper is the best. Do y'all agree with that?

Any other things I should know before starting?

[howdyheidi]

I almost always use watercolor paper or Bristol board (another thick paper good for mixed media). 

As to the layers and what to put on the back, I think that is up to LeighAnn. 

Other things:  I usually like to do a background technique, but it isn't required.  Just a nice place to start if you don't have other ideas.

[Far North]

SW lady-There are no rules for ATC about layering or not unless LeighAnn writes it into the challenge description.

Yes, it is standard practice to add your name and date to the back just like any other stamped piece you create.

And like a card I choose the type of paper most appropriate to what is being done on top of your base-if it is stamping and ink-cardstock is often perfect.

Have fun!

[lovepug2]

Jan is right layers are fine and please sign and date the back of them
Paper is up to you, I've used watercolor, heavy cardstock, Bristol paper and mixed media paper before.

Here is the swap list!
SWLady to yellowcherrios
Yellowcherrios to lovepug2
Lovepug2 to CraftNerd
Craftnerd to Looser
Looser to SWLady
Iring to Yankee
Yankee to CarefreeSadie
CarefreeSadie to HowdyHeidi
howdyHeidi to CaribbeanGirl
Caribbeangirl to Iring

Just contact your swap mate if you need their address! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's ATCs!

Did anyone see the splitcoaststampersstamping stamper tutorial for the ATC book? Pretty neat! And she made it out of 1 sheet of paper!

[Looser]

Kathy & I have each other's mailing address.  I plan to get my ATC done & mailed ASAP.

[Craft Nerd]

Cool - I've got Daniel's address and a plan for my ATC.  I just got a new Darice embossing folder with snowflakes. Now I just need to kick this cold so I have enough energy to do anything.

[howdyheidi]

My ATC is in the mail to CarribeanGirl!  It was a fun theme for me and I knew just what snowflake stamps I wanted to use since I have not had much of a chance to use them yet. 

[yellowcherrios]

I'm still working on mine!  I have your address LeighAnn--unless you've moved lately...   

[SWLady]

I am working on mine ;-) It's a slow process since I am not sure where to go, but I have gotten the background done. Took me 4 tries to get something I liked, hehehe.

[lovepug2]

Nope, I haven't moved Melissa!
Mine is halfway done. I'm a little unsure of my next step.

Kathy, you can do it! You can do it! We need a cheerleading smiley, lol!

[CarefreeSadie]

I am still working on mine!  It seems that I do a little bit and let it set a while and then do a little bit and let it set, then rinse and repeat.  I like it so far so I don't want to do anything to ruin what I already have done which would then make me start all over again.  If I leave it set sometimes an idea will come to me but if no further ideas come to me out of the blue then I guess it is done now........LOL!

[CaribbeanGirl]

Heidi, I received your ATC this morning. I love it. Love the colors!

I am getting ready to start mine 

[howdyheidi]

April, I am glad you like the ATC, I certainly enjoyed making it!

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=903&message_id=4d07576ed98fb30d50d34aa503349a25&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock

[yellowcherrios]

Great ATC Heidi! 

I think I am finished with mine.  But I feel like I should do more to it....but I should probably just walk away...just walk away...

Now for some reason, I thought our ATCs in our swap are not to have any 3D to it---is that right?  I was looking over the requirements and didn't see that, but I really thought that was one of the requirements.....am I getting mixed up with another thread?   

[lovepug2]

Heidi, your ATC is so pretty! The colors are so bold! Did you use reinkers or DI pads on your background?

Melissa, lol sometimes the hardest part is to walk away!
I'm fine with them being layered or 3d. I think some keep them one layer so they store easier.

I worked on mine and it's almost finished. I can't find something I wanted to use on it! I always misplace my stardust pen!