icekat
Art is my anti-drug.
Due: April 3, 2015
Withdraw Date: just let me know prior to due date
Swapping: 3 for 3 or 6 for 6
Unlimited players
Mediums: Hand drawn or painted (collage isn't great for this theme)
Whatsit?
There is an old tradition of witches having an animal companion that they are bound to and who helps them in magical endeavors. Almost any animal can be a familiar, if it's one that would be a companion animal. The most common is a cat, of course, though rats, ferrets, birds, dogs, goats, and many others have been known.
A familiar is not the same as a totem animal or power animal, or a spirit animal. This is an actual living animal that usually shares our home or farm. This does not preclude wild creatures, but it is far less common as ideally the animal works closely and is very bonded to the witch. For this reason the familiar is often seen as a pet to others.
You must include the witch and the animal on your card.
ATC Details
Please be sure your card conforms to ATC standards for size, and do not send anything too flimsy or with pieces falling off. Your substrate should at least be cardstock. Be sure to put your cards into sleeves for protection.
I do not accept stickers as the primary image for an ATC in my swaps. For collage you should be combining at least 3 images to create something original, such as an different head and arms onto a dress and a background of some sort.
Cards that do not conform to the rules will be returned at the player's expense and will not be swapped out here. I'm not mean about these things, I just want everyone to get back returns that reflect a suitable amount of work and originality.
Postage
Please do not send SASE unless you're in Canada, as US postage DOES NOT work from here. I will supply envelopes.
US players: $1.25
International: $2 in US or Canadian funds.
Canada: $1 or appropriate stamp
If your cards are heavy or you're sending more than 3, please add extra postage to accommodate. You can pay by PayPal with an additional $0.50 for fees, just PM me for details.
An extra host card on theme is wonderful, but certainly not mandatory nor expected for participation.
Do note that we are in Canada, and allow enough time for your cards to arrive. That pesky border can add a few extra days. Also, if you must drop out, please let me know as soon as you can so we don't hold up the swap waiting unnecessarily for you. Cards must arrive on time (or early!), must all be in sleeves, and should be your best effort.
Please include a large, filled-out address label and I will supply the return envelope. NO SASE please, unless you're in Canada. We cannot mail out with anything but Canadian postage. See above for amounts to send. Please don't send those tiny return address labels, as Canada Post goes into convulsions about that.
Please PM me for the addy when you are ready to mail out.
Thanks all!
Players!
Me!--done!
1) Phrixy
2) AganaBelea--received
3) Linda4atc--received
4) woodenmango--received
5) neekahbelle--received
6) NatashaMay--received
Withdraw Date: just let me know prior to due date
Swapping: 3 for 3 or 6 for 6
Unlimited players
Mediums: Hand drawn or painted (collage isn't great for this theme)
Whatsit?
There is an old tradition of witches having an animal companion that they are bound to and who helps them in magical endeavors. Almost any animal can be a familiar, if it's one that would be a companion animal. The most common is a cat, of course, though rats, ferrets, birds, dogs, goats, and many others have been known.
A familiar is not the same as a totem animal or power animal, or a spirit animal. This is an actual living animal that usually shares our home or farm. This does not preclude wild creatures, but it is far less common as ideally the animal works closely and is very bonded to the witch. For this reason the familiar is often seen as a pet to others.
You must include the witch and the animal on your card.
ATC Details
Please be sure your card conforms to ATC standards for size, and do not send anything too flimsy or with pieces falling off. Your substrate should at least be cardstock. Be sure to put your cards into sleeves for protection.
I do not accept stickers as the primary image for an ATC in my swaps. For collage you should be combining at least 3 images to create something original, such as an different head and arms onto a dress and a background of some sort.
Cards that do not conform to the rules will be returned at the player's expense and will not be swapped out here. I'm not mean about these things, I just want everyone to get back returns that reflect a suitable amount of work and originality.
Postage
Please do not send SASE unless you're in Canada, as US postage DOES NOT work from here. I will supply envelopes.
US players: $1.25
International: $2 in US or Canadian funds.
Canada: $1 or appropriate stamp
If your cards are heavy or you're sending more than 3, please add extra postage to accommodate. You can pay by PayPal with an additional $0.50 for fees, just PM me for details.
An extra host card on theme is wonderful, but certainly not mandatory nor expected for participation.
Do note that we are in Canada, and allow enough time for your cards to arrive. That pesky border can add a few extra days. Also, if you must drop out, please let me know as soon as you can so we don't hold up the swap waiting unnecessarily for you. Cards must arrive on time (or early!), must all be in sleeves, and should be your best effort.
Please include a large, filled-out address label and I will supply the return envelope. NO SASE please, unless you're in Canada. We cannot mail out with anything but Canadian postage. See above for amounts to send. Please don't send those tiny return address labels, as Canada Post goes into convulsions about that.
Please PM me for the addy when you are ready to mail out.
Thanks all!
Players!
Me!--done!
1) Phrixy
2) AganaBelea--received
3) Linda4atc--received
4) woodenmango--received
5) neekahbelle--received
6) NatashaMay--received
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