ALPHA-2M..(SEPTEMBER).. ATC swap

September
This is the continuation of our ALPHA-2 ATC swap
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Alphabetical ATC swap.
This months (August) title will be: ALPHA-2M. . . . . . folowed by ALPHA-N-O and so on.
This ALPHA-2 started in September 2008 and I will run this swap for the full alphabet.
Each month will have a 'Sign Up By Date' and a 'Get It To Me Date'.
To join in you will need to make 4 portrait style identical (or as near as possible) ATCs. . measuring 2.1/2" x 3.1/2"
. . . . 'Sign-up by date'.. for ALPHA-2M = . . Monday September 14th
. . . . 'Get it to me Date' for ALPHA-2M = . . Saturday September 26th (before the last Tuesday)
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The reason for making 4 ATCs is, so that when your swaps returned you you will receive your own Number 1 of 4 (1/4) back each month and 3 of other peoples to collect. This gives us all chance to collect 4 complete alphabets whilst keeping a memento of our own Arty work to peruse for further ideas.
If you save the received swaps in a 9 pocket collectors page it is nice to able to view a 3 month swap on each page.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This months 3 THEMES
1- Me Teabag . . . . . .a .. ALPHA-2M +YEAR-Month + AUTUMN (anything associated with Autumn)
2- Thriftycrafter. . . . .Received Sep 29th.. ALPHA-2M
3- Heleng. . . . . . . . . Received Sep 21st.. ALPHA-2M + YEAR-Month ..
4- Mistyrat. . . . . . . . Received Sep 21st.. ALPHA-2M + YEAR-Month + AUTUMN ..
5- Di. . . . . . . . . . . . Received Sep 21st.. ALPHA-2M + YEAR-Month + AUTUMN ..
6- Amullree. . . . . . . . Received Sep 25th.. ALPHA-2M + YEAR-Month + AUTUMN ..
7- Steph . . . . . . . . . Received Sep 23rd.. ALPHA-2M + YEAR-Month + AUTUMN ..
8- Joy. . . . . . . . . . . .Received Sep 10th.. ALPHA-2M + YEAR-Month + AUTUMN ..
9- Natalie. . . . . . . . . .Received Sep 28th.. ALPHA-2M + YEAR-Month + AUTUMN ..
10- . . . . . . . R ..
11-. . . . . . . .R ..
12-. . . . . . . .R ..

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P.S. don't forget to collect rubbish for our future TRASH ATC swap. Either Jan or Feb next year.
also if you have any ideas for future swaps please let me know, preferably by email.
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Me please

Yes please.

yes please

I hope to have my craft stuff back some time next week so add me too, and keep your fingers crossed that I get them done lol.

Thank you girls you are all up on the list but Thrifty got in first this time.

Me please

Me too please.
Not sure about Lauren - first we are away then she
is so doubtful - when do we need to tell you by ?

Steph wrote:Me too please. Not sure about Lauren - first we are away then she
is so doubtful - when do we need to tell you by ?

Don't worry about it Steph, if she's in the mood just let her join in.

Me too please - they're in the post !!

Posted mine last night

Wow that was quick Sue, as I recevied them 1st thing this morning.

Mine are in the post Nona.

Mine are in the post - thanks everyone.

Mine will be in tomorrows post, sorry, really tried to get them done before the weekend, but only managed to finish 3 and a half, so got it done this afternoon.

OK Thrifty it should get here by Tuesday, I haven't finished my YEAR-month theme yet and I have only tomorrow too.
I hope the 'Fullerites have theirs ready for Tuesday but they usualy do.
I'm still waiting to receive Natalies PINKY and that is in the post.

Nimble Fingerz, hey Nat, I got yours first thing this morning. I will use the 'post' slip.

For the lucky ones who get one of Nat's I am going to tease you,
2 Quirks + 1 Quirky title.

Ha ha, now you'll want to know what a 'QUIRK' is

Teabag wrote:Nimble Fingerz,
For the lucky ones who get one of Nat's I am going to tease you,
2 Quirks + 1 Quirky title.
Ha ha, now you'll want to know what a 'QUIRK' is

We are on M - not Q

Teabag wrote:Steph, that is my description of the 3 sets of ATCs not of each particular theme which Nat has been done correctly.
I said 'Quirk' just to tease you all, not the letter Q. so neh neh.
You'll have to wait and see. Especially one of her titles.

I know Nona - I was teasing you back

Grrr Snap -it worked though..

yup, I do , was having a play with my new folders, let me know if you want different colours or better quality card etc.

Thank you Thrifty, I also have a Cuttlebug and I think it is the best die cutter on the market.

I started with the Zippy-Mate (Celfy bought that from me) I also have the small Sizzix and the Wizard which I will keep (very similar to Cuttlebug) but the Cuttlebug is easier to use.

I saw a demo at 'Fuller' with the Cuttle and was very impressed.

Oh my goodness, I didn't mean to start a "Quirky Debate "!!! he he. Just had me some fun with the themes that's all.

Really enjoyed this. Can't wait to see what I get back in the post.

Nat x

Natalie, no you didn't It's me I just like to tease everyone with an odd description without giving away what I'm on about.
I like your sense of humour with your titles, similar to mine. 'Quirky'
Keep 'em guessing and wondering what the'll see when the photos go up.

Photo are coming up hopefully later today.

Nimble Fingerz wrote:Oh my goodness, I didn't mean to start a "Quirky Debate "!!! he he. Just had me some fun with the themes that's all.

Really enjoyed this. Can't wait to see what I get back in the post.

Nat x

Hehe - don't be daft Nat- me and Nona often partake in a bit of banter.
We had a chat on the phone this morning, and she said how nice it was
to hear Lauren as she answered the phone.

Here are your September ALPHA-2M ATCs


Top row = Me Teabag, (My title = Michelin Man) two embossed pieces, one tyre and on man on a real map background. I think us oldies all remeber him.. Karelyn .. (Title = Motherhood mosaic) with very dainty mosaiced pieces. ..
Middle row = HelenG, (Title = Metal) I'm not sure what the metal is made from embossing or ? please tell us Helen.. Steph, (Title = Melon Slices) decoupaged melon slices.. Cynthia, I kept one (Title = Music Mistro) nice RS. I want him as a pet especially with his fiddle ..
Bottom row = Barbara18 (Title = Country Mouse) a neatly decaupaged mouse.. Natalie, I kept one (Title = Menthutapet's Mummy) This is a kinetic one with a surprise when opened.. Joy, (Title = Recession) "money makes the world go around" or not ! .. Di, I kept one (Title = Makes You Think not half) All puzzles and this is a 'quirky' title and speaks for itself..

Another good selection.
Two cute mousey ones!

Oooh, first impressions liking the metal and moonlight best, but hard to choose. Lovely.