Mid February PAT/Pick A Theme/ATCs/Open/Due date: April 21st

[ferretgirl]

Mid February PAT/Pick A Theme/ATCs/Open/Due date: April 21, 2023

Swap Due Date – April 21, 2023
Withdrawal Deadline – None; no withdrawals allowed
Number of ATCs – 1 ATC per person per group (total of 4 ATCs per group)
Number of Participants – 8 groups of 5 players per group
Theme – Chosen by players

PAT Guidelines/Rules:
1. In order to participate in this PAT, you must:
• Have an established iTrader rating of +15.
• Have received no negatives within the past 6 months.
• Have received no neutrals within the past 3 months.
2. Themes must be chosen within 48 hours of joining the swap.
3. You may only join up to 2 groups.
4. Each ATC must be the standard ATC size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
5. Each ATC must be original and unique.
6. You must follow the themes requested by your group participants EXACTLY. Theme is the main focus of a PAT, so no deviations from theme requests are allowed. If a player requests a green cat and a blue one is submitted, it will be returned.
7. Embellishments must be relatively flat and lightweight; no bulky embellishments.
8. ATCs must have a sturdy background. You must have 2 layers!
9. Each ATC must be in an individual plastic sleeve (please no connecting photo album sleeves without also including individual sleeves).
10. Each ATC should be labeled with the swap name, your username, your real name, date of creation, your location, group number, and recipient name.

Mailing Guidelines:
1. Please mail ATCs in a business sized envelope, spreading the ATCs over the space of the envelope. On the back of your envelope please put down the swap name, your user name & the Group(s) you are signed up for.
2. Please protect your ATCs from damage in the mail by including a cardstock background or folder, or by placing individual cards within sturdy sleeve protectors.
3. If you tape your ATCs onto a sturdy background when mailing, please use an easy-release tape such as painter’s tape or washi tape. I don’t want anyone’s beautiful artwork to be damaged by tape.
4. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return ATCs.
5. If you are mailing from the U.S., one Forever stamp should cover the cost of returns if you are in just one group. Include a stamp for an additional ounce if you are in two groups.
6. If you are mailing internationally, please provide the following for your returns:
a. A large label with your name/address clearly written on it for returns.
b. Two well-concealed $1 bills per group. I am also set up for Pay Pal in case you don't have any $$$. PM me for that info.

Make Note:
I AM AN ON-TIME HOST!!! I WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOUR ATCs! THEY NEED TO BE TO ME EITHER ON OR BEFORE April 21st. Late ATCs--regardless of the reason (health, personal tragedy, job demands, etc.)--will result in a neutral iTrader from me and possibly each of the other participants in your group(s). No ATCs at all will result in a negative iTrader not only from me, the host, but also from your fellow artists in your group(s). When you are ready to mail your ATCs, please just private message me for my address. iTraders will be given when ATCs are received by me and appropriate theme material is verified. * If all ATCs in your group(s) have arrived to me before the due date then I will mail them out earlier. *

*A host ATC would make me tickled pink but is never required.
*After you have received your ATCs please make sure to leave an iTrader for your host (me) and for each participant in your group(s).

Now, let's have some fun!!

[ferretgirl]

Group 1 HD/HD Regular themes/FULL RETURNS SENT 4/12

1. Evalila - Bees RECEIVED
2. Terri F - Whimsical Canadian Goose RECEIVED
3. Elliejaybird - Maple Tree Sugaring RECEIVED
4. Ancient Planter - At The Airport RECEIVED
5. locatray - Woman's Face RECEIVED


Group 2 HD/HP Regular themes/Full RETURNS SENT 4/13

1. AndromedasWitchery - Pirates RECEIVED
2. BexMadeMe - A Girl With A Fox RECEIVED
3. Nicky - Orchids (Beautiful Flowers) RECEIVED
4. CiCiCreates = Little Girl Big Hairbow RECEIVED
5. Lazyshadows - A Girl A Her Fantasy Creature RECEIVED



Group 3 MIXED MEDIA/COLLAGE Regular themes/FULL RETURNS SENT OUT 4/22

1. Katiea707 - David Bowie RECEIVED
2. CynthiaSillitoe - Dance (Any kind, any era) RECEIVED
3. desert_artist - Thriving Big City Scene RECEIVED
4. dithespy - Steampunk Animals RECEIVED
5. Allegrae - Kulich (Russian Easter Cake) RECEIVED



Group 4 MIXED MEDIA/COLLAGE Regular themes/FULL RETURNS SENT OUT ON 4/22

1. desert_artist - Flowering Tree RECEIVED
2. Elliejaybird - Tree Climbing For Harvest Or Pruning RECEIVED
3. Allegrae - Masala Chai Tea RECEIVED
4. chimerix - Emerald City (From The Wizard Of Oz) RECEIVED
5. Linda4atc - Bees RECEIVED



Group 5 ALTERED PLAYING CARDS Regular themes/FULL RETURNS SENT OUT 4/22

1. Suzi Food &/or Drink Pl 1: Self, Pl 2: Queen/Hearts, Pl 3: Queen/Diamonds, Pl 4: Queen/Clubs, Pl 5: Queen/Spades RECEIVED
2. catladyb Cat Postage Stamp Pl 1: 2/Hearts, Pl 2: Self, Pl 3: 2/Diamonds, Pl 4:: 2/Clubs, Pl 5: 2/Spades RECEIVED
3. fundygirl Dogs Pl 1: J/Spades, Pl 2: J/Clubs, Pl 3: Self, Pl 4: J/Hearts, Pl 5: J/Diamonds RECEIVED
4. Haagmm Bicycles Pl 1: 9/Hearts, Pl 2: 9/Clubs, Pl 3: 9/Diamonds, Pl 4: Self, Pl 5: 9/Spades RECEIVED
5. Karr3ll - Cows (Real OrWhimsical) Pl 1: A/Spades, Pl 2: 2/Spades, Pl 3: 3/Spades. Pl 4: 4/Spades, Pl 5: Self RECEIVED



GROUP 6 ALTERED PLAYING CARDS Regular themes/FULL RETURNS SENT OUT 4/22

1. Suzi Bees Pl 1: Self, Pl 2: Ace/Spades, Pl 3: Ace/Clubs, Pl 4: Ace/Diamonds, Pl 5: Ace/Hearts RECEIVED
2. catladybj Elvis Pl 1: 6/Spades, Pl 2: Self, Player 3: 6/Clubs, Pl 4: 6/Diamonds, Pl 5: 6/Hearts RECEIVED
3. fundygirl Cats Pl 1: J/Diamonds, Pl 2: J/Hearts, Pl 3: Self, Pl 4: J/Clubs, Pl 5: J/Spades RECEIVED
4. Haagmm Mountain Landscape Pl 1: 2/Spades, Pl 2: 2/Diamonds, Pl 3: 2/Clubs, Pl 4: Self, Pl 5: 2/Hearts RECEIVED
5. Karr3ll Cats (Real Or Whimsical) Pl 1: 8/Diamonds, Pl 2: 9/Diamonds, Pl 3: 10/Diamonds, Pl 4: J/Diamonds, Pl 5: Self RECEIVED



Group 7 ALTERED PLAYING CARDS Regular themes RETURNS SENT OUT ON 4/19

1. chimerix - Non Cutsie Dragon Pl 1: Self, Pl 2: J/Spades, Pl 3: J/Clubs, Pl 4: J/Diamonds, Pl 5: J/Hearts RECEIVED
2. Beckster - Dogs Pl 1: 5/Diamonds, Pl 2: Self, Pl 3: 6/Diamonds, Pl 4: 7/Diamonds, Pl 5: 8/Diamonds RECEIVED
3. leydab - Steampunk Pl 1: Player's Choice, Pl 2: Player's Choice, Pl 3: Self, Pl 4: Player's Choice, Pl 5: Player's Choice RECEIVED
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Group 8 Mixed Media/Collage Regular themes RETURNS SENT OUT ON 4/19

1. kehlenn - House Shaped Sender's Choice RECEIVED
2. leydab - Vintage Ephemera RECEIVED
3. Beckster - House Shaped With Dog On It RECEIVED
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[Suzi]

I’d like to join groups 5&6

Group 5- theme Food and/or Drink
Player 1- me
Player 2- Q/hearts
Player 3- Q/diamonds
Player 4- Q/clubs
Player 5- Q/spades

Group 6- theme Bees
Player 1- me
Player 2- Ace/spades
Player 3- Ace/clubs
Player 4- Ace/diamonds
Player 5- Ace/hearts

[Evalila]

Please sign me up for group 1, theme: bees

[catladybj]

I’d also like to join groups 5&6.
Group 5-CAT Postage Stamp
P1 Hearts 2
P2 me
P3 Diamonds 2
P4 Clubs 2
P5 Spades 2

Group 6-APC ELVIS
P1-Spades 6
P2-me
P3-Clubs 6
P4-Diamonds 6
P5-Hearts 6

[fundygirl]

I'd like to join groups 5 and 6 please!

Group 5 theme: Dogs
P1 - J of Spades, P2 - J of Clubs, P3 - (me), P4 - J of Hearts, P5 - J of Diamonds

Group 6 theme: Cats
P1 - J of Diamonds, P2 - J of Hearts, P3 - (me), P4 - J of Clubs, P5 - J of Spades

[Terri F]

Yay...thanks so much for hosting ferretgirl

I would like to be in Group One Please
Theme being a Whimsical Canadian Goose

[katiea707]

Please add me to Group 3. My theme is David Bowie.

[ferretgirl]

Welcome to everyone!! I have put you all down for your requested groups/themes. Please take a look & see if I have done yours correctly.

[CynthiaSillitoe]

I'd love to join group 3 with the theme of dance (any type or era.)

Edited to add, I have read and understand the rules....I just forgot to post it.

[Haagmm]

I understand the rules and would like to join both APC groups.

Group 5:
Bicycle(s): p1 9 hearts, p2 9 clubs, p3 9 diamonds, p5 9 spades


Group 6:
Mountain landscape: p1 2 spades, p2 2 diamonds, p3 2 clubs, p5 2 hearts

Thanks for hosting!!

[desert_artist]

Hello! I have read the rules and would like to sign up! Could I please have a spot in Group 3 and a spot in Group 4?
Group 3: thriving big city scene
Group 4: flowering tree

I live in a small town and am looking into making a move back to a bigger city.

[Elliejaybird]

Sign me up for group 1 and 4. I have read the rules and agree to them. Subjects TBD

[fundygirl]

catladybj and ferretgirl, would it be okay if I swapped the card I'm to use in group 5 with the 5th player? I don't have anymore 2 of diamonds, but I do have a 2 of spades that is all alone without any friends. I wouldn't ask usually, but since no one is in that spot yet, I thought I'd give it a try.

[Ancient Planter]

Please may I sign up for Group 1? Theme: At the Airport

[ferretgirl]

catladybj and ferretgirl, would it be okay if I swapped the card I'm to use in group 5 with the 5th player? I don't have anymore 2 of diamonds, but I do have a 2 of spades that is all alone without any friends. I wouldn't ask usually, but since no one is in that spot yet, I thought I'd give it a try.

I'll need to think about that.... will be back shortly with an answer...

[ferretgirl]

Okay, I've got everybody plugged in; please make sure & look at your themes to see if I put them in correctly.

[locatray]

I would love the last spot in Group 1. My theme will be a woman's face. TY for hosting!!

[dithespy]

Could I join Group 3, please?

[Allegrae]

Groups 3 and 4, pleases -- themes to follow