atc club...

i am going to be starting a new monthly ATC (Artist Trading Card) club at the studio beginning January 11, 2011.

each month we will create 4 ATC's.

you can choose to trade them, display them (i just ordered the cutest atc mats to frame them, love!), or keep them all to yourself!

i will be adding mine to my 7Gypsies atc spinner.

i will also be making extra kits as well as instructions available online for all my not so local creative friends that want to get in on the monthly fun!

the cost of the kit will be $10 and the kits will be limited, meaning we will plan on making a certain number and when they are gone...they are gone.

***EDITED*** i will also be making just the instructions available for download without the kits. these will be $1.99. so if you've got tons of product and just need the instructions to join in. you can! note in the comments if this is something you would prefer as well.

post a comment today if you think this is something you may be interested in, giving me a rough estimate if i should plan on making 10 kits the first month or 110. also right now i only have one spinner in stock, but if you know you are going to want a spinner also put something like that in the comments too.

my goal, by years end 2011, will be to have a beautiful spinner full of tiny art!

 

Comments

[Nolwenn]

As I'm not at-ease with ATCs making, I'd love to join the "online" version the first month :)

[Huyen]

I would do all 10 months. I've always wanted to try this and I am interested in the spinner too! Looks awesome already!

[Cim Allen]

I would be interested and so would my mom, we already have our spinners :) Sweet !!!

[Erika Davison]

Yes, Yes, Yes! I have always wanted to try ATC's and now here's my chance!!! Love the spinner of art too!!!

[ikerrilove]

I think this is something I'd be interested in. I'm hoping we don't have to buy the kids to participate right? I've been doing ATCs for about 7 months now and have collected quite a bit of supplies I need to use up. I would be interested in the spinner however, I think it would look great in my little studio :)

[ikerrilove]

oops, that should read, buy the kits..although your kids are pretty cute ;)

[Izabela]

I would be very interested in joining...it's something I've been thinking of for a while but could not find one to join...I love your work Donna so when I saw this I just about screamed...I have a spinner all ready for the cards :)

[donna downey]

i was thinking that i may also just may the instructions available for download without the kits as well. this way you do not have to buy the kit, but could benefit from the instruction.

[Becky G.]

I love making ATC's, and love the idea of a monthly theme, however I have tons of supplies, and the $10 a month seems unnecessary, so I guess I'll have to pass!

[donna downey]

LOL!

[ikerrilove]

I guess I should have added that I'm not local.. sorry, I'm a little off today ;)

[Tessa Buys]

I LOVE the idea of an online set of instructions :). I got so excited reading about all your new classes, then was sad that I didn't live nearby.

[~amy~]

me, me, me...I want to play:)

[Ketsia Elie]

I would be interested in participating and would also like a spinner!
Thanks,
Ketsia

[Amber]

Looks like I am going to HAVE to find another way to get to your place without having to come down I 77!! LOL I am definetly interested in this and so is my mom. My daughter did ATC cards in art class last year in school so I am guessing she will want to come too. So, that is 3 people here and we would purchase 2 spinners. This looks really exciting!!

[Karen]

You might consider doing it like you do Big Picture fun with fabric. I'd gladly pay for instruction (from CA) and I have a large spinner and tons of supplies but I've never done ATCs. What helps me most is the videos. Maybe I'm just a visual learner but watching you do the techniques and the assembly is where I get my gains. Love fun with fabric, love inspiration Wednesdays!

[donna downey]

amber call over to the studio and tell kandi that you want to be added to the tuesday night class list. this way you will definitely have a seat and also let her know how many spinners you want and we will have them ordered and your names on them when you come in.
704.948.4627

[Stampgrrl]

Donna you are spectacular! Looking forward to this, and will participate whenever I can.

[Nadine Su]

I'm stoked about the club (:
I've always wanted that 7gysies spinner XD

[jamie]

i am not local, but the downloadable class sounds perfect. i have a sad spinner sitting on my shelf and i need a kick in the pants to make it un-sad. i would be interested in purchasing a kit too.

[Jeanne Ann]

I would love to get the kit in the mail. Living oh so far away from NC makes joining in all the fun impossible, but I love the ATC's you have shown so far. Put me down for a monthly kit. I can scrape together $10/month.

[Sherry]

I would be interested. Wondering what the shipping cost would be for the kits though (might make a difference).

Sherry

[donna downey]

i am hoping to make shipping (domestic) free...

[Jennifer Smith Sloane]

I would love to download your instructions each month and would definitely upload my creations with my supplies to an online gallery. It would be cool to see everyone's interpretations of them based on the supplies they have in their stash. You are making ideas flow through my brain now!

[Gunn Mandal]

Hello
This sound like big fun and I really want to join this club with a monthly kit to go. I just wonder about the shipping cost since I live in Norway and that is really far away. Maybe it is worth the cost because I love what you do. And I also like a challenge or two and this way I can have them both. The spinner I better try to buy here in Norway. If the shipping cost is to much I will have the downloaded instructions, because I really want to join in.
And for shipping, it take about two weeks to get my stuff in the mail, so I would have to get the kit sent to me in time to join the actually month....
Hope this is somthing we can work out and get some agreement about.

[Angela C.]

I have tons of supplies and scraps. Since I'm not local, I would love to download the instructions to use up my supplies. I would love a spinner, too, if it's at a bargain price with or without shipping.

[Angie Murray]

Sounds like a lot of fun...I would definitely take the instructions and possibly the kits depending on how much the shipping would be! I already have a spinner that has been sitting empty for a while...this will be fun!!

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would love the downloadable instructions as i'm not local! sounds like a lot fun! might be interested in the kits if i had some idea of what they would contain.

linda t

[Kim M]

I'm not local, but it sounds like fun!

[Becky T]

I would be interested. I do not have a spinner...but would be interested in how much they are

[Caitlin]

I am very interested in these kits. I make ATC Cards once in awhile, but not often enough. I already have a spinner (but need the punch for the spinner).

[Debbie]

this sounds like a fabulous idea. I would love the option of buying the instructions only so I can use up some of the supplies I have on hand.

[Renee in NC]

I would love to join the online club. I would love the option of purchasing the instructions only, since I have tons of supply I need to use up!

[Renee in NC]

Oh, yeah - I would love the to purchase some frames - already have the spinner, but for some of the special one would love to frame them! Thanks for this opportunity, Donna!

[Kathleen Brown]

I would love to participate! I'm definitely interested in the download option and possibly the monthly kits but I would really like to see what would be (or potentially be) included in the kits as I have lots of supplies and might be able to make do with what I have. I already have a spinner looking rather forlorn on my shelf and it could use some happiness!

[kitty]

would love the kit and the spinner. i have a clip-up but it is full so yes to the kits and the spinner. I have never done atc at all, but am fascinated by them.
Kitty

[chantille]

Hi Donna, I would definitely like to buy the kits and instructions, unfortunately I am in the UK so coming to the studio is not possible :( I do have a spinner.

Just starting to panic that your on-line class 'Fun with Fabric' is coming to an end, so I will still be able to get my Donna fix this way!!!

[Larissa Heskett]

YEAH!! DONNA this sounds fun!! I would be interested in this!! I love to create ATC cards and I have been in several swaps, but creating in your group club would be fun!! =)
I also would LOVE a 7 gypsies spinner!! HAVE AFABULOUS DAY and I can't wait to play!! =)

[Ann]

i'm interested in kit and spinner

[Julie]

I have never made ATC's and am not exactly sure what it involves, but I love your work and would like to become more actively creative. I am back and forth from CA to MN and would have to take the online class. I have a lot of product, so would just need the instructions. I am excited to see what the class is all about.

[morning Dove]

i'm interested in the ATC kits, have been in a birthday ATC year-long group for 2 years.

[Elizabeth]

I would download the instructions to use up my stash! Will you have the punches for the ATC to mount on the spinner? I would be interested in both of these.

[Elizabeth]

Count me in...I have the spinner, so just the monthly kits would be great. I also have a empty rolodex that could use some filling up.
So excited for new things in the new year. Yay 2011.

[dustypenny (aka Joy)]

I'm interested in the kits or downloads. Sounds like fun, especially since Fun With Fabric is ending soon *pout*!

[merryredhed]

I would love to have the kits. I have had a spinner for over a year that is still empty. Even though I have tons of stuff I like the ease of kits and having everything already put together for me. So put me on the list.

[Kathy Shabowski]

I would be interested in all three items. Sounds like lots of fun! Wish I lived closer!

[sherryann (aka Sherry Eckblad]

I would definitely want to join and get a kit.

[donna downey]

yes i have a couple of those in stock now and will be ordering more...great question.

[stephanie p (in pa)]

i would definitely be interested in the kit option. sounds like a great idea & i would love to fill up the spinner i have currently sitting bare ;)

[Jeannie]

I would join! COUNT ME IN!!! PLEASE!!!! If you have our comment..do we get a kit set aside just because we want one REALLY BAD??

[Angela Butler]

I would love to join and get the kit. Thanks

[Holly Costello]

I would be interested in joining at least for the first month.

[Craftastrophe]

I love ATCs and want to join Long Distance please. Also love your spinner idea. I don't have one of those yet. Could occasionally just get instructions, but your kits would B awesome too. Great idea! Donna all year! smile.

[Alice]

Perfect timing! Just getting into ATC's! I'd be interested in the kit form, as well as the spinner!

[Rita Timmons]

Hey Donna - how cute are those! I definitely would want the monthly download of instructions and probably will take a kit because why bother using what I have squirreled away when i can get a nice little kit with everything I need already in it (LOL!).

Free shipping is even better idea!

[Linda]

Hi Donna....please count me in too and also the spinner. I dont want to miss out but just got online and read this. Sounds like a lot of people want to join....Yeah good for you

Hugs to you and keep warm....darn it is cold

Linda Hartzig

[Monica]

sign me up! would love a monthly kit!

[Melle]

Oh yes! Count me in for the downloaded directions - what a great idea!!
Melle in FL

[Lisa J]

Ooo! Like a mini inspiration journal! Im in for the kit (not so local) and a spinner! Thanks D!

[Shelley]

I have a spinner in need of some creative juices. I would be game for the instruction downloads since I have lots of "stuff."

[forrest]

I would LOVE to join in. A monthly ATC project would be so much fun. I have always wanted to make them and never got around to it.

I'd like a kit if you are able to make domestic shipping free. Otherwise I'd like to get the instructions. I'd also be interested in a spinner and a punch.

[Linda]

I would love to participate (from WI). I make ATCs and have tons of stuff, but I would pay to download the instructions and be happy to upload my pics. Don't have a spinner (yet)!

[Leesh]

Hi Donna--

Count me in....at least for January. Don't know what the babysitter schedule will look like after Jan, but I would like the kit.

Alicia

[Ngaire]

On the other side of the world in Australia, I would be happy to buy the instructions and follow along. I already have a spinner that too is unused. This year, Donna you have provided me with a great amount of inspriration in the 'Campaingn for Creativity'. I have followed along and completed an album using all of the mediums and is probably something I would not have done without the monthly email reminder and the examples.
Keep up the good work!

[Cheryl Carraway]

Donna- I would like to participate via kits. If you have a Friday/Saturday class combo planned, I can come in for that. That is unless the ATC class will be on Wednesdays. So hook me up with some kits. It would be fun to trade at Inspired too!! Hope ya'll have a Merry Christmas!!!

Cheryl

[Kellie Lund]

Count be in. I have an empty spinner waiting fir art!

[Jill]

Downloadable instructions, please. My 2011 resolution is going to be to go FIRST to my stash and quit buying new!!! Thanks so much. Love the ATC size and my spinner is empty!

[Diane]

I would be interested in downloading the intructions. I recently discovered you and now I can hardly wait for Wed. evenings to get my "Donna" fix! lol

[Kim Littlejohn]

I'd love to sign up for the monthly kits. Are you going to have a sign up list? I'm definitely in. And, of course, I need a spinner, also.

[susan]

spinner and a kit every month -- they are darling!!

[Jessica Pettit]

I would love to get the kits each month! I'm a definite 'yes'! :)

[Tracey Holdyk]

Hi, what a great idea. I am in Australia so instructions would be great. I have a spinner so thats all good however I don't have the cards that fit the spinner. Would we be able to get them through you.
would there be room to add quotes, I love collecting quotes and I think this would be a good place to keep them.

[jenn h]

I can't wait to join in...so count me in for a kit...

[Elise Wisner]

I would love to do the 10 months! Are you teaching the classes at your new studio? Will it be a set date each month - example what day of the week! I think I am only a 2 hour drive and would love to learn more! Even if I am to far for in studio - I will be in for all 10 months kits and the spinner!

[Suzanne]

Oh, this is something I would love. Have you considered having a monthly club when you pay for a few months in advance (including shipping) and you would just ship the kits each month? This way you would be guaranteed numbers, which might make preparing the kits easier since many individuals would be eager at first, but the excitement might wear off. You could also do a mix of club and some kits available for sale each month. Just a thought from someone who hates to miss out on "limited time offers".