Hi bigs..i dont know if anyone else minds but i have an album..so the image will have to be cut to fit into it..the pockets are the trade card size.i would hate to cut the artwork..

regards
Kay

I don't mind at all Sue

I'm ok with the postcard size.

I don't mind either. Just whatever is easier for you..

That's fine with me also, Sue....

Oh I am sooo glad (phew!),

I only did 2 in the large size. I was on a bit of an art roll and just went on with the Disney ones.

I'll make a note of those who don't mind and you'll just have to see what arrives in the mail (there are only 2 cards several who are OK with them). But thanks for that I'd hate to do them again, I am happy with how they turned out.

I can't believe how excited I am about this swap - the research brought back happy memories and the cards (so far) have been so much fun - like a kid again copying out of the comic book! I think its the nostalgia that is making this a favourite of mine.

sue i am so glad to see your enthusiasm...i feel the same way..i have a few complete and am working on some now..(i have the whole house to myself YAY!) for the night, and i am having a ball...

This is going to be alot of fun. I too have started the cards and put them on 4x6 inch 140lb watercolor postcard paper. My plan was to just cut them to the 2.5x3.5 inch size. I do think the postcard format is a nice idea.
Looking forward to getting addresses and receiving cards in the mail, and so is my young son.
Happy Canada Day to fellow canadians.

PS
Kay-Don't you just love having the house to yourself? I'm jealous.

i do indeed..not very often, but nice when it happens...please put mine on the standard trade card size, i do not want to cut the art and i am working on a conversation piece for my living room coffee table
i am waiting on a few more addresses then the list will be mailed to all..have fun..i have been having a ball..

here is an example of my trade book, i love it very much, this is my third trade but i am loving it alot..it is wonderful to have so many art samples from so many wonderful artist from all sorts of wonderful places..what a great conversation piece and beats the heck out of the normal coffee table magazines. the back of each card is left exposed to see the info and perhaps a neat stamp, business card, or a cute origami frog..

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that album looks lovely Kay. you gonna have a big a colection after this trade

I've started drawing mine, still have to choose what to draw for two more I take a long time deciding what to draw and then start to colour them, can't wait to start on that...

I havent had to much time for myself these days but every minute i get ......I'm in disney world

What a creative idea Kay. I was intending to cut all of them to trading card size, so they will match.

See you in Disney world Clara.

I have 10 finished and ready to mail.

I have my ATC cards in baseball card pages like Kay. I have all the pages in a binder. I also have several albums that hold 4x6 postcards. I have been in several trades for those as well. And then I got a square album for some others. I have over 100 of the ATCs and probably 35 postcards and other various shapes. I buy my albums at the dollar store so I bought quite a few at once. Such fun.

wow jeanne, that is so cool..what a joy to view too i bet..i only have about 12..just beginning i will have to get me one started for postcards too i guess..lol


take care
regards
Kay

i have 8 finished..they are sooo cute..

if you want me to mail you the partial list of addresses i can do that for whoever wants them;just hang on to them tilll you get them all so you dont get confused..lol

That's ok. I can wait. Like you I left the back of the cards showing. That way I don't have to pull them out to read who they are from. Right now I am in several trades but I have so enjoyed the Disney ones that they are getting finished first. It seems like a lot of people in here feel the same way.

Bummer! I am sad I missed the sign-up period, I would have loved to join. That's what I get for not going on the internet much while on vacation.

I had all my cards in little "slip-in" photo albums (you know like brag books) but with some of the postcard swaps some are larger than that size so I moved them to a scrapbook. I use clear photo corners to hold them in place so that I can remove them to read the back if I want and I can fit in the postcard sizes easily too. I am very happy with the result.

Jeanne, until you mentioned how many you had I thought "I have nowhere near that............."

I stopped counting at 100 with another "brag book" to go . I never thought it was sooo many!! I'll have to get the rest of the scrapbook pages to finish the album (and maybe start another!)

I have just counted and I am / or have been involved in 14 swaps. Still have 4 swaps to finish cards in - but I don't have addresses for 2 of them yet.

This swap is just taking over - have finished 6 how many participants do we have ....10 ?????

This is a page from the pet portrait swap we did in Wet Canvas last year where folk did portraits of our pets whose photos we submitted - I have so many beautiful pics of my dogs past and present - it was a fantastic swap.

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Sue that pet swap was so much fun. I too got a lot of artwork of my babies past and present.

awwwww...those are beautiful and what a nice trade idea..the scrap book also sounds like a great way to keep these mini masterpieces..i look forward to participating in many more trades..

over 100 cards wow Jeanne and Sue thats awsome, I only have 6 from my first trade with loony tunes, now I'll get another 12..so I supose I'll get to 100 some day

Sue, we are 13 people in this swap, so you'll get another 12
I was thinking of doing a scrapbook with mine too...and after seeing your's I am sure that's what I'll do!! that pet swap must have been amazing.

All my cards are in stage 3 now
stage 1: decide what to draw
stage 2: draw
stage 3: coloring

having allot of FUN doing these

My cards are in stage 1 1/2, which is; now that I have decided what to draw, where is the time?

Kaly , the swaps in Wet Canvas have between 20 - 25 people in each, but they run over 3 - 6 mths. Just remember though that you have to think of 24 things to do yourself! At the moment I am getting stuck on doing copies of the Masters for a postcard size swap over there. Everytime I start one of them I am terrified that I'll ruin a well known piece of art .

Actually I am going to have to start mailing this swap soon or I am going to end up wanting to keep them all! I am having so much fun, they are so colourful - and they keep looking at me whispering "keep me..........keeep me......" oh sorry I have to get out more

I know exactly what you mean....I to kind of have some dificulties letting go of the things I do. But then I also know I'll get some in return so I keep that in mind
That swap in wet canvas with copies of the masters seems nice, but scary too as you mencioned, But I'm sure you will do just FINE!!

yep I know, we want to do everything and then where is the time?????????????

when do we get addresses ? and just checking but we have 13 people so we draw 12 cards ...can I get a list ofpeople so I know how many guys and how many girls ....also I like to personalize them if I can thanks ... what is the dead line for sending out >?

hi kim, i am waiting for addresses..i can send the partial list to you if you like, i need yours, venus, tommyr, and another one or so, but i have 8 of them now..12 cards, and the deadline is the 30th of july, only one guy tommyr..

Kay, please send me the partial list. Normally I'd wait until all of my cards are finished, but with my move coming up in a few days I'm just sending the ones I have done and trying to finish the rest before July ends. Thanks! P.S. Sooo fun, just wish I had more time to commit...

hello there everyone,

i am sorry to announce that lizb has had to drop out of this trade, some personal things have arisen for her and she will not be able to continue

Liz take care and we look forward to seeing you again

regards and a hug
Kay

Hope all will be OK Liz, and hope to see you in the next swap.

Sorry to hear that Liz had to pass this one
Hope everything is fine with you Liz.

take care

Kay I sent you a message with a question. Never mind, I figured it out. Sorry.

All my cards except Venus' will be mailed on Saturday.

I am sooo disappointed about not being able to continue. Thank you all for your kind words - it is nothing earth shattering, just visitors coming unexpectedly. We have only been living on the island for a year now and all our friends and family are anxious to visit because we keep sending them photos of the wonderful lifestyle and sea harvests my husband gets. Click to view attachment

Enjoy your swap and I will be tuning in to view your work. Happy cartooning

love Liz

omg! and i thought maine had big lobsters...throw that lil baby in the pot

You better be careful Liz. Those big guys may carry you away.

Liz, they look great - as good as a Qld muddy !!

Keep in touch and we'll see you in the next swap.

Hey Liz, we've always been friends...can I come visit? I love lobsters and most of sea food

I guess that's a very good reason for not having time to make disney cards, friendship is a very important thing and since you cannot be with your friends all the time its good that you dedicate every minute you can to those who love you!!

Have fun and keep me a lobster...


Girls and Tommy, My cards are done They will be on the mail some time next week.
I still need Venus's adress...so I'll wait for that and mail them all together.

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Hey Kaly, You can visit anytime you like. We are not flashy down here on the island - not even a Chinese Take-away, but the serenity and food is worth it.
You must have really enjoyed this swap - you have finished so quickly!!!

I'll be posting mine on Monday. Hopefully Venus will confirm her address by then, would love to be able to send them all together.

Wow, you girls are fast. I have mine drawn with a little more erasing to do and touch ups. The coloring and posting will have to wait a bit though. Life happens and I have a very hectic life.

cyn you have lots of time...no worries..

i will be mailing mine out too this coming week..and hope to get venus mailing adress by then as well..so they can all go out at once

they were so much fun to do

Ladies, you are really fast.
I'm still getting mine all drawn and starting to fill in the color on some.
A lote of stopping and starting but hoping to get much done this weekend.
It is so relaxing when I can get away from the chaos and work on these.
I'm really enjoying it and learning. Many of you, I know from seeing your work,
are to talented so I'm trying to do my best.
Have a great Disney Day.
Tom

i am glad you are enjoying it tom and it gives you a break even if for a few minutes from the chaos..i know how it goes, after i got the baby down, i got my lawn mowed. i made a huge pasta salad today and got the floors done..hubby, built shelves in the basement etc...busy day today..now off for a shower then i will be able to start another project.. and dont worry you have lots of time and i for one am looking forward to getting your card

hugs to all
Kay

Don't feel bad Tom,

I work 7 days on, 7 days off. This week has been my week off and I got to do a lot of art.

I still had to run around every day with Mum's appts, and general day to day household things, but I spent waaay too much time Disneying 'cos it was soooo much fun!!

And as for me Tom, I don't work an outside of my home job. So I have more time to spend on art. And no children. Only dogs and a hubby. He is at work all day.

no worry Tom, you still have the hole month left

I don't have a job eigther, even if I have loads of things to do at home, but when I start doing something I really have the urge to see it finished, so I stayed up until 6 o'clock last Thursday just to finish them but I still have to put the adresses in the envelopes, I had a lot of fun doing them, and tried my best too
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Thank you so much for your encouragement, dear ladies.
Even though my wife and I are both teachers and there is no school here
in the summer I stay quite busy. I have been involved in the insurance
business in one way or another for several years and I'm trying to work my way into
just one field. And of course my wifee keeps me busy doing household chores.

I can't wait to get your cards as well ! Many of you I know are fantastic artists. I think I learn
most from others like you.

Well, back to drawing.

Happy Disney Day
Tom

so If i have this right we have 12 total to draw ....?

Twelve people on the list so 11 to draw.