This is listed as a Type 1-swap, isn't this supposed to be Type 2? :)

Sorry, It is a type 3 swap. Lately I have been forgetting little things like that, Thank You for letting me know.

Some people classify these as type 2, I classify as type 3 since more effort should be involved

I am signing up for my first swap and don't want to botch it :D How do I find who I am suppose to swap with? And is the card size firm? Thanks all

Hello, When I assign partners will be between July 1st and 3rd, depending on how many profiles I need to read. Swapbot has a random partner selection, so once I assign partners you will see clicky links the yellow box up there. One link will say, "see partners you send to" and another clicky will say "click here when you have sent"

Please only click "sent" once you actually mail it. I will help any newbies more on this subject when partners are assigned.

Card size: the standards for ATC's are strictly the size listed above, or the size of a playing card,

You can embellish cards with brads, ribbon, buttons, jewels, beads...the list goes on and on, card styles can be hand drawn, painted, collage, mixed media, stamped and embossed...........

Thanks candy :D

I consider ATCs type 3 also. ATCs are SO NOT type 2s.

Thank you for doing a beginners ATC. I have thought about doing them but I wouldn't want to disappoint someone if mine wasn't too great. I love inchies so this should be fun. I am just watching now til closer to the date to make sure nothing comes up like an unexpected vacation or anything.

just to let you know we are in the middle of a postal strike up here - hope it is over by the time I have to post. will keep you updated

Hello @funkymommy I sure hope that postal strike ends soon! If it's not over on the sign up date, you may wanna drop here. The U.S. is not even putting mail through the you guys now, we'd have to ship global express and that's over $20. I really hope the mail gets resolved soon, there a a bunch over ladies in Canada missing their mail!

thankyou for doing a beginners atc swap i have some new ones I've just made i hope my swapee enjoys it

hi all, if your profile is not filled out you will be removed from this swap

Hi, Candyn29 is there any way that you can look at my profile? I have been looking at others and trying to expand it as I go. I just found swap-bot today, and I am already in LOVE!! But, I really don't want to screw up by not having it full enough, but I would love to join this swap if I am able. Thank you

@SJsCraftyMom your profile is fine.

Hello :) Eagerly waiting to swap, my card is ready and waiting for it's recipient :)

I just found out about ATC's and swap sites. I am really excited to do my first swap!! I have the idea for my first ATC. Finishing other projects (gifts) before I actually get started. Can't wait!

from USPS website about mail to Canada

U.S. Postal Service to Suspend Accepting Mail to Canada This Weekend Global Express Guaranteed Service Continues Without Delay

WASHINGTON — Due to the expectation by Canada Post officials that the strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers will last until at least sometime next week, the U.S. Postal Service will suspend accepting mail destined to Canada — effective Saturday, June 18, 2011, 11:59 p.m. CDT — with the exception of Global Express Guaranteed shipments.

“As a convenience to our customers and to minimize service disruptions, we arranged to accept mail destined for Canada as long as possible,” said Giselle Valera, vice president, Global Business. “We will continue to closely monitor the strike situation, and once Canada Post resumes operations, the U.S. Postal Service will again begin accepting mail for Canada. We also will then resume processing any Canadian-destined mail currently held in our network.”

To avoid service disruptions or delays — regardless of the duration of the strike at Canada Post — U.S. Postal Service customers can continue to send letters and packages via the Postal Service's Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service. GXG is a premium, date-certain international shipping option with international transportation and delivery by FedEx Express. GXG is available online at www.usps.com and at thousands of participating retail locations throughout the United States.

Additional information and updates regarding acceptance and movement of international mail is available at www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates.htm.

If I don't hear anything different by June 30, I will have to drop anyone from joining that live in Canada, this is a very sad situation, but I don't want people getting bad ratings because of the postal service

Canada Post is back to work HURRAY

yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will angel if needed, that's why I'm double checking profiles

Thank you so very much for doing a beginners ATC swap! I have looked at other's ATC for a while and have considered doing them. Now's my chance! Thank you again. Tami

So glad you're doing a beginners ATC swap as I have been wanting to try this. It's a wee bit intimidating when you read through some swaps and see the amazing galleries.

I already have mine done I can't wait to send it out :) This will be my first swap and I am really excited since I don't meet the requirements for many of the other swaps.

checking profiles @11 50 AM

My ATC actually went out last night but I think I pushed the wrong "sent" button. :) Hope she likes it!

ok, happy you checked in.

I wonder if the ATC I was to receive got lost in the mail. :(