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Matchbox with mini ATCs- US only UPDATED AGAIN

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Swap Coordinator:Butterfly (contact)
Swap categories: Paper Goods  Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Boxes 
Number of people in swap:23
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:October 15, 2016
Date items must be sent by:September 5, 2007
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

This is a matchbox swap with miniature ATCs! The matchbox can be decorated any way you wish, or base it on your partners' profile or ask what they would like.

The ATCs should be just small enough to fit in the matchbox. So, measure around the base of the matchbox insert and the ATCs should be a little smaller so they fit. You might want to make one out of scrap paper to make sure it fits without the sides getting scrunched up.

Please make your ATCs as artistic as possible.

We will have 3 partners, and there should be 5 mini ATCs in each box. So that's a total of three (3) matchboxes and fifteen (15) mini ATCs.

You must have been rated in at least five (5) swaps to participate. If you have lower than a 4.5, or more than one no send or look dodgy, you will be banned after the swap closes. No exceptions.

For those of you outside the US, clarescraftycabin.co.uk has started a similiar swap- please join it! You can find it here: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/5095

I'm sending this message to everyone in Marci's swap. This is her mother: two weeks ago, Marci "threw" her back out and is unable to do much. The medication makes her woozy and she is confined to bed. Sorry if this inconveniences anyone! Please know that she will be back swapping as soon as she can. Marci will have to extend her send by date one week. Marlene

Discussion

tamipal6 06/26/2007 #

I've been trying to limit the amount of swaps I'm in this summer, but this one just sounds too fun! Count me in!

JaneR 06/26/2007 #

I've been wanting to try mini ATCs and this swap is the perfect way to start.

Butterfly 06/26/2007 #

I'm glad you liked the idea! I know this will be a fun swap!

SparklyPinkStarSnowflake 06/26/2007 #

omigosh! how cute will these be!!!

hope people post up pictures - you guys have fun!

ClareyFairy 07/ 1/2007 #

With permission from Butterfly I have a very similar swap for those outside of the US. So if you like this idea you can find my swap here - http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/5095

FingersInc 07/ 1/2007 #

I've done lots of regular ATCs and APC ( altered playing cards). But this sound like something that would be just tooooo fun not to do. Thanks for the idea ! Looking forward to seeing what others come up with. Would love to see people post photos to the gallery to share with all of us !

alleycat 07/ 3/2007 #

O.K., you got me, I wasn't going to sign up for anything, but how can I resist? I've been wanting to try a match-box swap, does anyone know the best way to package them so that the post office doesn't mangle them? I'd guess a padded mailer, but that still seems a bit iffy. I'd hate to put alot of work into something that just gets crushed!

MARY 07/19/2007 #

I am new to the world of matchboxes (I did buy a package knowing I wanted to try some) and of mini-ATCs. I would apreciate any suggestions. I am also curious about how people mail them safely. Thanks for giving me the chance to participate!

Butterfly 07/20/2007 #

Hi Marigold! When I mail my matchboxes, I put them in a little box based on this pattern:

http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/puffy.htm

Then I just pop them in a 5"x7" envie and send them on their way.

I make my mini ATCs just like my regular sized ones, only smaller.

If you'd like any more info, please don't hesitate to ask! :D

MARY 07/21/2007 #

Butterfly,

Thanks for the info and email address. That is very helpful! Let's hope I do a good job for my partners!

Butterfly 07/24/2007 #

You're welcome, Marigold! I'm glad the link was helpful.

I'm positive that you'll do a great job for your partners!!

HeideC 07/26/2007 #

I don't know if you said what size matchbox?

Butterfly 07/26/2007 #

Hi Heide! It's for the 32 count box. Sorry I didn't specify!

FingersInc 07/29/2007 #

Oh, I did not look at the matchboxes for the count or size ! And now they are covered. I just bought them by the checkout at Wal-Mart. So I hope they are ok. I just wanted to say that I had Sooooo much fun making these mini ATCs! I took them to work and showed off. so I hope my partners like them as much as I had fun making them.

Butterfly 07/29/2007 #

Hi Colleen- I'm so glad you had fun making them!! That's the point of making crafts, I think! The 32 count is the small box about an inch wide, if that helps.

HeideC 08/11/2007 #

Granny's Namesake, blessings2ewe, & robin, yours are on the way!

Robin 08/17/2007 #

Granny's Namesake, Marigold and blessings2ewe........

I sent off your matchboxes today.

See you around the swap-bot and have a beautiful day.......Robin

MARY 08/20/2007 #

Ava's Momma, Amanda KitCat, and Sharna.....

Your matchboxes are on the way. I loved doing these -- hope youwill love receiving them!

chesterbarb50 08/21/2007 #

Hi- Just wanted to tell Shaynafay, HeideC and Butterfly that your matchboxes are on their way to you all. They were so much fun to make. It was a great swap. I hope you all like them.

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