Jun - July 2026 " Penguins on Holidays" Swap is now Closed

  June - July 2026 "Penguins on Holiday" swap is now Closed

Can you please make 3 ATC's, keep one for
yourself and send the other 2 to me for swapping
on or before Monday 20 July 2026.
Thank You for joining in the swap.                                        

1. Vicky          Completed/Received                                                                      
2. Cindy          Posted/Received
3. Michele       Posted/Recieved           

Jun - July 2026 " Penguins on Holidays" Swap is now Closed

          ****THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED****

Hi Everyone

The theme for this swap is 'Penguins on Holidays.'

Where do Penguins go for their Holidays?

I am looking forward to all the ideas you have

for where they spend their holidays.

I hope you enjoy it.

Guidelines
1. Australian papercrafters are encouraged to participate in this ATC swap.
2. If you commit to this swap please, out of consideration for all the
    participants meet the set deadlines.
3. To participate, write a comment to add your name to the list of participants
    below and I will email you my address details.
4. Post your ATC's and a stamp self addressed envelope to me on or by the
    posting deadline (see 7 below). I recommend that you put your ATC's in a
    9 pocket plastic sleeve to protect them from the weather.

Deadline dates:

5. Registration list for this swap opens on Monday 1 June and closes
   Sunday 7 June.
6. To register to participate please leave a comment before the closing date.

   I will then confirm the number of ATC's needed to be made for the current swap.
7. Swaps must be in the mail to me by no later than Monday 13 July (as mail 

    can take a business week to arrive to me depending on where you are located) and I
    should receive them all by Monday 20 July at the latest.
8. I will post swaps received on Tuesday 21 July at the latest so you should

   receive your ATC's shortly thereafter.

Participation governance:

  ATC swap numbers will be limited to ten people per swap.

   Founding members have automatic entry into each swap (but still need to confirm their        

   participation for each swap)

With the exception of founding members, participants will be eligible to take
    part on a "first in" registration basis.
    I do hope you will participate - any questions feel free to leave a comment.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
An ATC is the acronym for Artist Trading Card.
For anyone new to ATC's, it is a small piece of original work that measures 2.5" x 3.5".
There is no right or wrong way to create an ATC - you just need to stick to the
measurements and the rest is up to your imagination.

Apr - May 2026 'Dare to Dream' Swap

 Here are the groups Apr - May 2026 ATC

"Dare to Dream" themed Swaps.

Thank you to everyone that participated in this swap.

Apr - May 2026 " Dare to Dream" Swap is now Closed

 Apr - May 2026 "Dare to Dream" swap is now Closed

Can you please make 2 ATC's, keep one for
yourself and send the other 1 to me for swapping
on or before Friday 22 May 2026.
Thank You for joining in the swap.                                        

1. Vicky       Completed/Received                                                                  
2. Cindy       Posted/Received        

Apr - May 2026 " Dare to Dream" Swap is now Closed

          ****THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED****

Hi Everyone

The theme for this swap is 'Dare to Dream.'

As the theme suggests it is all about dreams. 

Please make it as whimsical as you "dare"

I am looking forward to all your ideas.

I hope you enjoy it.

Guidelines
1. Australian papercrafters are encouraged to participate in this ATC swap.
2. If you commit to this swap please, out of consideration for all the
    participants meet the set deadlines.
3. To participate, write a comment to add your name to the list of participants
    below and I will email you my address details.
4. Post your ATC's and a stamp self addressed envelope to me on or by the
    posting deadline (see 7 below). I recommend that you put your ATC's in a
    9 pocket plastic sleeve to protect them from the weather.

Deadline dates:

5. Registration list for this swap opens on Wednesday 1 April and closes
   Wednesday 8 April.
6. To register to participate please leave a comment before the closing date.

   I will then confirm the number of ATC's needed to be made for the current swap.
7. Swaps must be in the mail to me by no later than Friday 15 May (as mail 

    can take a business week to arrive to me depending on where you are located) and I
    should receive them all by Friday 22 May at the latest.
8. I will post swaps received on Saturday 23 May at the latest so you should

   receive your ATC's shortly thereafter.

Participation governance:

  ATC swap numbers will be limited to ten people per swap.

   Founding members have automatic entry into each swap (but still need to confirm their        

   participation for each swap)

With the exception of founding members, participants will be eligible to take
    part on a "first in" registration basis.
    I do hope you will participate - any questions feel free to leave a comment.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
An ATC is the acronym for Artist Trading Card.
For anyone new to ATC's, it is a small piece of original work that measures 2.5" x 3.5".
There is no right or wrong way to create an ATC - you just need to stick to the
measurements and the rest is up to your imagination.

Feb - Mar 2026 'Button Up' Swap

  Here are the groups Feb - Mar 2026 ATC

"Button Up" themed Swaps.

The criteria for this swap was to use buttons.

Thank you to everyone that participated

in this swap. 

Feb - Mar 2026 " Button Up" Swap is now Closed

 Feb - Mar 2026 "Button Up" swap is now Closed

Can you please make 3 ATC's, keep one for
yourself and send the other 2 to me for swapping
on or before Monday 22 March 2026.
Thank You for joining in the swap.                                        

1. Vicky       Completed/Received                                                                
2. Michele    Uncompleted   
3. Cindy       Posted/Received           

Feb - Mar 2026 " Button Up" Swap is now Closed

         ****THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED****

Hi Everyone

HAPPY NEW YEAR

I hope that you have all stayed safe over the holiday season and if

any of you have been touched by fire,flooding and heatwave I hope 

you are all OK. It has been a horrible time in many areas and in some

cases still ongoing.

I hope you are all ready for another year of making and swapping ATC's

as I have some interesting themes in store for you.

The first theme for the year is 'Button Up.'

As the theme suggests you must use buttons of any type on your ATC's.

I am looking forward to all your ideas.

I hope you enjoy it.

Guidelines
1. Australian papercrafters are encouraged to participate in this ATC swap.
2. If you commit to this swap please, out of consideration for all the
    participants meet the set deadlines.
3. To participate, write a comment to add your name to the list of participants
    below and I will email you my address details.
4. Post your ATC's and a stamp self addressed envelope to me on or by the
    posting deadline (see 7 below). I recommend that you put your ATC's in a
    9 pocket plastic sleeve to protect them from the weather.

Deadline dates:

5. Registration list for this swap opens on Sunday 1 February and closes
   Sunday 8 February.
6. To register to participate please leave a comment before the closing date.

   I will then confirm the number of ATC's needed to be made for the current swap.
7. Swaps must be in the mail to me by no later than Friday 13 March (as mail 

    can take a business week to arrive to me depending on where you are located) and I
    should receive them all by Monday 22 March at the latest.
8. I will post swaps received on Tuesday 23 March at the latest so you should

   receive your ATC's shortly thereafter.

Participation governance:

  ATC swap numbers will be limited to ten people per swap.

   Founding members have automatic entry into each swap (but still need to confirm their        

   participation for each swap)

With the exception of founding members, participants will be eligible to take
    part on a "first in" registration basis.
    I do hope you will participate - any questions feel free to leave a comment.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
An ATC is the acronym for Artist Trading Card.
For anyone new to ATC's, it is a small piece of original work that measures 2.5" x 3.5".
There is no right or wrong way to create an ATC - you just need to stick to the
measurements and the rest is up to your imagination.

Oct - Nov 2025 'Owl House' Swap

 Here are the groups Oct - Nov 2025 ATC

"Owl House" themed Swaps.
Thank you to everyone that participated
in this swap. 

I would like to take this opportunity to 

wish everyone a very Merry Christmas 

and a Happy New year and look forward 

to seeing you back in 2026.

Stay over the festive season 💕🎅🎄

Oct - Nov 2025 " Owl House" Swap is now Closed

  Oct - Nov 2025 "Owl House" swap is now Closed

Can you please make 3 ATC's, keep one for
yourself and send the other 2 to me for swapping
on or before Monday 17 November 2025.
Thank You for joining in the swap.                                        

1. Vicky       Completed/Received                                                                
2. Michele   Posted/Received     
3. Cindy      Posted/Received              

Oct - Nov 2025 " Owl House" Swap is now Closed

            ****THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED****

Hi Everyone

A big Thank You to those who participated in  the 'Helping Hand' swap.

The ATC's were very cute. 

The theme for the Oct-Nov swap  is 'Owl House'

As the theme suggests it is all about Owls

I am looking forward to all your ideas for this swap as it will be our

last swap for 2025.

I hope you enjoy it.

Guidelines
1. Australian papercrafters are encouraged to participate in this ATC swap.
2. If you commit to this swap please, out of consideration for all the
    participants meet the set deadlines.
3. To participate, write a comment to add your name to the list of participants
    below and I will email you my address details.
4. Post your ATC's and a stamp self addressed envelope to me on or by the
    posting deadline (see 7 below). I recommend that you put your ATC's in a
    9 pocket plastic sleeve to protect them from the weather.

Deadline dates:

5. Registration list for this swap opens on Wednesday 1 October and closes
   Wednesday 8 October.
6. To register to participate please leave a comment before the closing date.

   I will then confirm the number of ATC's needed to be made for the current swap.
7. Swaps must be in the mail to me by no later than Monday 17 November(as mail 

    can take a business week to arrive to me depending on where you are located) and I
    should receive them all by Monday 24 November at the latest.
8. I will post swaps received on Tuesday 25 November at the latest so you should

   receive your ATC's shortly thereafter.

Participation governance:

  ATC swap numbers will be limited to ten people per swap.

   Founding members have automatic entry into each swap (but still need to confirm their        

   participation for each swap)

With the exception of founding members, participants will be eligible to take
    part on a "first in" registration basis.
    I do hope you will participate - any questions feel free to leave a comment.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
An ATC is the acronym for Artist Trading Card.
For anyone new to ATC's, it is a small piece of original work that measures 2.5" x 3.5".
There is no right or wrong way to create an ATC - you just need to stick to the
measurements and the rest is up to your imagination.

Aug - Sept 2025 'Helping Hand' Swap

 Here are the groups Aug - Sept 2025 ATC

"Helping Hand" themed Swaps.
Thank you to everyone that participated
in this swap. Once again some great ideas.

Aug - Sept 2025 " Helping Hand" Swap is now Closed

  Aug - Sept 2025 "Helping Hand" swap is now Closed

Can you please make 3 ATC's, keep one for
yourself and send the other 2 to me for swapping
on or before Monday 15 September 2025.
Thank You for joining in the swap.                                        

1. Vicky          Completed/Received                                                             
2. Michele       Posted/Received 
3. Cindy          Posted/Received          

Aug - Sept 2025 "Helping Hand" Swap is now Closed

           ****THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED****

Hi Everyone

A big Thank You to those who participated in  the 'Wildlife Babies' swap.

The ATC's were very cute. 

The theme for the Aug-Sept swap  is 'Helping Hand'

As the theme suggests it is all about those who give others a Helping

Hand. 

I am looking forward to all your ideas for this swap.

I hope you enjoy it.

Guidelines
1. Australian papercrafters are encouraged to participate in this ATC swap.
2. If you commit to this swap please, out of consideration for all the
    participants meet the set deadlines.
3. To participate, write a comment to add your name to the list of participants
    below and I will email you my address details.
4. Post your ATC's and a stamp self addressed envelope to me on or by the
    posting deadline (see 7 below). I recommend that you put your ATC's in a
    9 pocket plastic sleeve to protect them from the weather.

Deadline dates:

5. Registration list for this swap opens on Friday 1 August and closes
   Friday 8 August.
6. To register to participate please leave a comment before the closing date.

   I will then confirm the number of ATC's needed to be made for the current swap.
7. Swaps must be in the mail to me by no later than Monday 15 September (as mail 

    can take a business week to arrive to me depending on where you are located) and I
    should receive them all by Monday 22 September at the latest.
8. I will post swaps received on Tuesday 23 September at the latest so you should

   receive your ATC's shortly thereafter.

Participation governance:

  ATC swap numbers will be limited to ten people per swap.

   Founding members have automatic entry into each swap (but still need to confirm their        

   participation for each swap)

With the exception of founding members, participants will be eligible to take
    part on a "first in" registration basis.
    I do hope you will participate - any questions feel free to leave a comment.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
An ATC is the acronym for Artist Trading Card.
For anyone new to ATC's, it is a small piece of original work that measures 2.5" x 3.5".
There is no right or wrong way to create an ATC - you just need to stick to the
measurements and the rest is up to your imagination.

June - July 2025 'Wildlife Babies' Swap

Here are the groups June - July 2025 ATC

"Wildlife Babies" themed Swaps.
The criteria for this swap was babies
that live in the wild.
Thank you to everyone that participated
in this swap. They are all very cute.

June - July 2025 " Wildlife Babies" Swap is now Closed

  June - July 2025 "Wildlife Babies" swap is now Closed

Can you please make 5 ATC's, keep one for
yourself and send the other 4 to me for swapping
on or before Monday 21 July 2025.
Thank You for joining in the swap.                                        

1. Vicky           Completed/Received          
2. Lynaire         Posted/                                  
3. Michele        Posted/Received
4. Cindy           Posted/Received
5. Janet           Posted/Received            

June - July 2025 "Wildlife Babies" Swap is now Closed

          ****THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED****

Hi Everyone

A big Thank You to those who participated in  the 'Lest We Forget' swap.

The ATC's were lovely. 

The theme for the June-July swap  is 'Wildlife Babies'

As the theme suggests it is all about babies that live in the wild.

I am looking forward to all your ideas for this swap.

I hope you enjoy it.

Guidelines
1. Australian papercrafters are encouraged to participate in this ATC swap.
2. If you commit to this swap please, out of consideration for all the
    participants meet the set deadlines.
3. To participate, write a comment to add your name to the list of participants
    below and I will email you my address details.
4. Post your ATC's and a stamp self addressed envelope to me on or by the
    posting deadline (see 7 below). I recommend that you put your ATC's in a
    9 pocket plastic sleeve to protect them from the weather.

Deadline dates:

5. Registration list for this swap opens on Sunday 1 June and closes
   Saturday 7 June.
6. To register to participate please leave a comment before the closing date.

   I will then confirm the number of ATC's needed to be made for the current swap.
7. Swaps must be in the mail to me by no later than Monday 14 July (as mail 

    can take a business week to arrive to me depending on where you are located) and I
    should receive them all by Monday 21 July at the latest.
8. I will post swaps received on Tuesday 22 July at the latest so you should

   receive your ATC's shortly thereafter.

Participation governance:

  ATC swap numbers will be limited to ten people per swap.

   Founding members have automatic entry into each swap (but still need to confirm their        

   participation for each swap)

With the exception of founding members, participants will be eligible to take
    part on a "first in" registration basis.
    I do hope you will participate - any questions feel free to leave a comment.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
An ATC is the acronym for Artist Trading Card.
For anyone new to ATC's, it is a small piece of original work that measures 2.5" x 3.5".
There is no right or wrong way to create an ATC - you just need to stick to the
measurements and the rest is up to your imagination.

Apr - May 2025 'Lest We Forget' Swap

Here are the groups Apr - May 2025 ATC
"Lest We Forget" themed Swaps.
The criteria for this swap was to include
Red Poppies.
Thank you to everyone that participated
in this swap.

Apr - May 2025 " Lest We Forget" Swap is now Closed

  Apr - May 2025 "Lest We Forget" swap is now Closed

Can you please make 3 ATC's, keep one for
yourself and send the other 2 to me for swapping
on or before Tuesday 20 May 2025.
Thank You for joining in the swap.                                        

1. Vicky         Completed/Received           
2. Cindy         Posted/Received                                      
3. Michele      Posted/Received                   

Apr - May 2025 "Lest We Forget" Swap is now Closed

         ****THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED****

Hi Everyone

A big Thank You for those who joined the first swap for 2025. 

The ATC's were lovely. 

This swap I thought we would pay homage to the brave ANZAC's

who gave their time and in some cases lives so we could live in the democracy we have today.

The theme for this swap  is 'Lest We Forget'

Your ATC's should include the all things that are related with Anzac Day but most of all

include some beautiful red poppies.

Guidelines
1. Australian papercrafters are encouraged to participate in this ATC swap.
2. If you commit to this swap please, out of consideration for all the
    participants meet the set deadlines.
3. To participate, write a comment to add your name to the list of participants
    below and I will email you my address details.
4. Post your ATC's and a stamp self addressed envelope to me on or by the
    posting deadline (see 7 below). I recommend that you put your ATC's in a
    9 pocket plastic sleeve to protect them from the weather.

Deadline dates:

5. Registration list for this swap opens on Tuesday 1 April and closes
   Tuesday 8 April.
6. To register to participate please leave a comment before the closing date.

   I will then confirm the number of ATC's needed to be made for the current swap.
7. Swaps must be in the mail to me by no later than Tuesday 13 May (as mail 

    can take a business week to arrive to me depending on where you are located) and I
    should receive them all by Tuesday 20 May at the latest.
8. I will post swaps received on Wednesday 21 May at the latest so you should

   receive your ATC's shortly thereafter.

Participation governance:

  ATC swap numbers will be limited to ten people per swap.

   Founding members have automatic entry into each swap (but still need to confirm their        

   participation for each swap)

With the exception of founding members, participants will be eligible to take
    part on a "first in" registration basis.
    I do hope you will participate - any questions feel free to leave a comment.

What is an Artist Trading Card?
An ATC is the acronym for Artist Trading Card.
For anyone new to ATC's, it is a small piece of original work that measures 2.5" x 3.5".
There is no right or wrong way to create an ATC - you just need to stick to the
measurements and the rest is up to your imagination.