Apron ATC Swap
I had a few minutes before dinner tonight to make an Apron ATC (Artist Trading Card) for the Swap I am hosting. The clothes line is actually German Glass glitter and should eventually tarnish and look less like a pipe cleaner. I'm still getting the hang of working with the glitter. A few people that had asked me what ATC's were. Basically a Swiss artist came up with the concept in 1996 as a way of exchanging art without any money involved. ATC's are 2.5"x 3.5". Mine are usually made on card stock. They can be made on metal, plastic, fabric or other mediums that interests the artist. The cards usually represent the art or craft that you are drawn to. Many times ATC swaps will have a theme. I have taken part in 2 bird theme ATC's and 1 Halloween Witch ATC. One thing they mentioned on Wikipedia is to always trade your cards rather than sell them. I love that idea of trading which is probably why I love swaps too much. Notice the emphasis on the too. Another thing is that the cards can be nearly any medium that is considered artsy. I love making them from paper and fabric.
I'm going to totally borrow Kristin's instructions and suggest that you make 6 Apron ATC's and mail them to me along with a SASE by November 15th (I'm even borrowing her dates how cheeky is that?). Hopefully they'll go out by Thanksgiving when our aprons will be doing double time (for those celebrating the holiday of course). If you would like to take part, please mention it in the comments and I'll email you the details or you can email me and let me know; selena at apronstiedround dot com
Absolutely adorable! I LOVE glass glitter!! Count me in on the swap (because, you know, there's always time to do ATCs)!
Posted by: Jackie | October 23, 2006 at 09:11 PM
I'd like to play!
Yours is adorable
Posted by: Chrissie Grace | October 24, 2006 at 04:24 AM
Hello!
I would LOVE to join the Apron ATC! ^_^
Posted by: Wishing On Clovers | October 24, 2006 at 05:21 AM
I am not an artist, so I won't play...but I would love to see how people display them. It's a really neat idea. I love to trade as well. I wish we could trade things in real life...piano lessons for a meal...babysitting for help with homework...housecleaning for a bag of garden tomatoes...
Oh, and I wanted to let you know that I am adding you to my blog roll if that is ok?
Posted by: Becka | October 24, 2006 at 06:12 AM
Count me in!!!
Posted by: raesha | October 24, 2006 at 06:44 AM
Your ATC is so pretty! I wish I could participate but we are taking a trip soon and I won't be home for a while.
Posted by: Veronica TM | October 24, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Very pretty. And I've been wondering what ATCs were! Thanks!
Posted by: Kelli | October 24, 2006 at 10:48 AM
I'm in! Woo-HOO!
Posted by: HVM | October 24, 2006 at 11:24 AM
Thanks for explaining ATC, must admit I have been wondering what all these adorable things were.And what a brilliant idea you get to craft then swap cards like when we were kids.
Posted by: carolyn | October 24, 2006 at 02:41 PM
Hi Selena- I would love to join the swap! This sounds great!
Take care, Jen
Posted by: Jen | October 24, 2006 at 03:31 PM
i've been loving the trading cards for year, but i've never made one.
fear.
big, big fear.
Posted by: capello | October 24, 2006 at 05:28 PM
Love the ATC card. Very clever. Could you email me, as I don't have your address with me. Love ya!
Posted by: Penny G. | October 24, 2006 at 07:24 PM
Please email me with your details! Can't wait! Thanks!
teresamiller_sheeley@yahoo.com
Posted by: Teresa | October 24, 2006 at 08:55 PM
Sign me up, sister!
cheers - R
Posted by: Rebecca | October 26, 2006 at 08:18 AM
i'd love to be in on it, too, if it's not too late! and i never did thank you for the stamped fabric from moki's swap...i LOVE it so! i haven't yet decided what i will do with it, though, other than look at it!!! :)
Posted by: cathygaubert | October 26, 2006 at 01:58 PM
I would like to join! Thanks,
Lindsey
Posted by: Lindsey | October 28, 2006 at 05:57 PM