**ALL REC'D BUT ONE!*USA*ATC swap*POSTMARK 03/30**

[mrikitty]

**WE ARE THE USA!! WE ARE FULL**

Hello Stampers and Artists

this is will be make 52* get 51* ATCs. (51 + 1)

**Washington DC has been taken**, I am requesting that you SUBSCRIBE to this thread, and check IN at least WEEKLY.
**REQUIREMENTS**
Please TITLE, sign and date your work, also put "1 of 52", "2 of 52", "3 of 52" etc. on the back.
Your ATC should be representative of your state, give some info on the back.
Recipes NOT required.
Postmark is MARCH 30 (6 weeks + a couple of days).
NO vender restrictions
NO medium restrictions
ATC must be 2 x 3 MINIMUM up to 2.5 x 3.5 MAXIMUM

* DELIVERY CONFIRMATION is a mandatory shipping request. both coming and going, the senders choice of first class or priority. NO CASH, PLEASE send actual stamps.
Susan Guzy
230 Brookville Rd.
Barnegat, NJ 08005

** PLEASE NOTE**: once a postmark date is set, drop-outs after the 30 day mark will be reported to the mods, UNLESS you supply your own angel. I always give AMPLE time to complete swaps. I have to think about the other participants, I hope you can understand my position and why I have tight policies in place.


1 very special Group

Alabama-- StamperCathy(Cathy) Rec'd 3/7/07
Alaska-- Isshere(Linda)Rec'd 2/28/07
Arizona-- Stamper8(Donna)
Arkansas-- Lisa62(Lisa)
California-- hulahulakim (Kim) Rec'd 3/12/07
Colorado-- LSN (Linda)
Connecticut-- Lecym(Lecy)
Delaware-- JNSnyder(Jean)
*District of Columbia-- Hockyfan(Donna)
Florida-- lexant (Catherine)
Georgia-- jamlau(Laura) rec'd 2/28/07
Hawaii-- Jan Darrah(Jan) Rec'd 03/10/07
Idaho-- realfunny(Wendy)
Illinois-- Mcschmidty(Shelly)
Indiana-- Minister's Wife(Lois)
Iowa-- mjmj57(Mary Jo)
Kansas-- scrown8301 (Sharon)
Kentucky-- Stampinky53 (Betty)Rec'd 3/3/07
Louisiana-- Freyerann(Freyer) Rec'd 3/4/07
Maine-- Saracuse(Sara)
Maryland-- Marie0401(Marie) Rec'd 2/20/07
Massachusetts-- lstyn47(Laura)
Michigan-- pattyb(Patty)
Minnesota-- wjojo(Wendy)
Mississippi-- gbnaabennett(Barbara)
Missouri-- Inkitup (Keri)
Montana-- Rosiebudstamp(Pearl) Rec'd 3/1/07
Nebraska-- Ishlala(Kym)*angel*
Nevada-- nvscrapmom(Jen)
New Hampshire-- greengem32(Kelley) Rec'd 02/17
New Jersey-- Crafty Jean (Jean)
New Mexico-- Gramma_Dar(Darlene)
New York-- kmk24 (Karen)
North Carolina-- Stampingwithlove(Wanda)
North Dakota-- JNSnyder(Jean)
Ohio-- LittleSeaOtter(Kecia)
Oklahoma-- Wonkaismycat(Melinda)
Oregon-- MRadle(Millie)
Pennsylvania-- flkauf(Dorothy) rec'd 02/15/07
Rhode Island-- MelWytch(Melanie)
South Carolina-- MollyDR(Molly)
South Dakota-- kmacdonald(Kim) Rec'd 2/20/07
Tennessee-- Isshere(Linda) Rec'd 2/28/07
Texas-- Fostermom (Barb) rec'd 02/17
Utah-- sarebear (Sara)
Vermont-- stampmouse(Laura)
Virginia-- ArmyMom(Debbie)
Washington-- Lakelivin(Eileen)
West Virginia-- MadePawsible(Cheryl)
Wisconsin-- gms(Gladys) Rec'd 02/24/07
Wyoming-- Stampnquilt(Roberta)

EDITED TO ADD MESSAGE FROM WANDA ON 4/7/07:
ALL have been rec'd except for Utah, and Susan is going to fill in for that one. Susan is planning on having Utah finished this weekend.

[scrown8301]

This sounds like fun Susan! I have never done ATC's before so count me in! (Kansas, the sunflower state!)

[mrikitty]

Gotcha Sharon, thanks

[sarebear]

Woohoo!

sarebear, Sara Fail, Utah!!

[kmk24]

I'm in from the Empire State (New York)!!

[stampinky53]

Hey this is a neat idea!

stampinky53 (Betty Todd) KENTUCKY......

***"Horses" of Course***

[hulahulakim]

COUNT me and California in!
-Kim

[Carrie3118]

This sounds like fun......count me in.......Michigan!!!!
Carrie

[lexant]

the sunshine state coming your way- Florida

[Ink it up!]

I would LOVE to represent MISSOURI!! - Keri Reynolds (Ink it up!)

Thanks for the invite Susan!!

[foster mom]

I have backed out of some other swaps due to some family issues, but I'm feeling confident enough to give this a try. Count me in. Texas; Barb Hardeman; foster mom

[foster mom]

Count me in. Barb Hardeman, Texas, aka fostermom

[foster mom]

Oh heck. I thought Ihad posted, but nothing was showing up. So I posted again and don't know how to delete it, sorry Susan!

[LSN]

This sounds like fun! Please count me in for the beautiful state of CO.

Linda (LSN)

[mrikitty]

WOW!! thanks gals for joining...I have you all down:
sarebear
kmk24
stampinky53
hulahulakim
carrie3118
lexant
Inkitup
Fostermom
LSN

[mrikitty]

TTT

[jmhutnik]

Suzy...give me some info on ATCs...I think I know what they are....but want to be 100% sure I would know what I am doing before I do it! Is it just cardstock or is it chipboard or is it doubled up cardstock....you see my ignorance! I've never even seen one in real life!! LOL!!!

[Marie0401]

Hi
I would like to join. I will take Maryland. Does the state have to be stamped on the ATC??? Thanks.
Marie

[mrikitty]

Tell your friends

[lakelivin]

Count me in for Washington State....I'm already thinking.....rain, gooey ducks, oysters, ferrys, more rain, the Space Needle, more rain

[mrikitty]

Gotcha Eileen, Thanks

[mrikitty]

Gotcha marie, thanks

[Minister's Wife]

I'm in for Indiana. This is a neat idea. Ill let some of my friends know about this one.

[Minister's Wife]

Originally Posted by jmhutnik

Suzy...give me some info on ATCs...I think I know what they are....but want to be 100% sure I would know what I am doing before I do it! Is it just cardstock or is it chipboard or is it doubled up cardstock....you see my ignorance! I've never even seen one in real life!! LOL!!!

I can give you some info on them. They are made out of all kinds of things. But most are made of cardstock. Some use chipboard. Some use vellum. Some even do waht was originally done when they first started and that is to cover a playing card. Most also have multiple layers or look like they have multiple layers.

But the most important thing about ATC's is that they are supposed to represetn your style and your art! And they are supposed to be fun!

I love them! And have made a bunch now and always look forward to trading with people.

[Minister's Wife]

Oops forgot to give you my 'real' name. It's Lois!

[mrikitty]

Originally Posted by Minister's Wife

I can give you some info on them. They are made out of all kinds of things. But most are made of cardstock. Some use chipboard. Some use vellum. Some even do waht was originally done when they first started and that is to cover a playing card. Most also have multiple layers or look like they have multiple layers.

But the most important thing about ATC's is that they are supposed to represetn your style and your art! And they are supposed to be fun!

I love them! And have made a bunch now and always look forward to trading with people.

I told her the same thing in a PM...Thanks

[mrikitty]

Gotcha Lois, thanks for joining

[mrikitty]

Woo-Hoo we just filled Montana!

[mrikitty]

Kickin it to the top

[mrikitty]

Hey do you know what a GREAT album this will be?!!!!

[hulahulakim]

Originally Posted by Minister's Wife

I can give you some info on them. They are made out of all kinds of things. But most are made of cardstock. Some use chipboard. Some use vellum. Some even do waht was originally done when they first started and that is to cover a playing card. Most also have multiple layers or look like they have multiple layers.

But the most important thing about ATC's is that they are supposed to represetn your style and your art! And they are supposed to be fun!

I love them! And have made a bunch now and always look forward to trading with people.

Well, I have always done mine with cardstock but how exactly do you cover a playing card? Like literally cover the whole thing with cardstock? Or just the front...
Always wanting to learn more....!!!

[mrikitty]

I believe it is just one side Kim. That is how they started! and some believe they aren't a true ATC if they aren't made from a playing card.

[mrikitty]

TTT

[CraftyJean]

Hi Susan. I would like to represent "The garden State" NJ if it is still available.

[Carrie3118]

??? about this swap! Does this ATC have to have the state theme of some sort or can we design them however and just have the info on the back that my swap is from Michigan??? Cause I honestly don't have any stamps,paper,ect that represents Michigan! Carrie

[LSN]

Originally Posted by Carrie3118

??? about this swap! Does this ATC have to have the state theme of some sort or can we design them however and just have the info on the back that my swap is from Michigan??? Cause I honestly don't have any stamps,paper,ect that represents Michigan! Carrie

Hi Carrie! I did a look up for my state to find out the state bird, state flower, etc. Plus seeing as how my state is Colorado, I'm sure that a snowflake or two may wind up on the ATC as well. Hope this gives you some ideas!

Linda

[mrikitty]

Gotcha Jean, thanks

[mrikitty]

Carrie... michigan is the home of "Motor city" that is one idea

[hulahulakim]

Originally Posted by Carrie3118

??? about this swap! Does this ATC have to have the state theme of some sort or can we design them however and just have the info on the back that my swap is from Michigan??? Cause I honestly don't have any stamps,paper,ect that represents Michigan! Carrie

Correct me if I am wrong..but can it be something that makes you think of your state?
I am doing California so.... right away thought convertible car and sunshine....
My cards will be something like that....
Hope that helps
Just my 2 cents !

[foster mom]

Ladies, this is going to be a wonderful challenge! I've only done a 9+1 swap before, so 51 is going to be a stretch. I haven't found too much stuff for Texas that's usable, but the search is on...