Birds In The Wilderness V W X Swap/ATCs/Open Media/Due Date: October 19, 2026

[An. M. Sudyka]

I would like to join, please sign me up.

 

[ferretgirl]

I would like to join, please sign me up.

Hi An.! Signing you up for the swap...

 

[j.fargo]

 

[ferretgirl]

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Nice job!!

 

[SageSparrow]

I’d like to join. I’m new, so have some questions.

 

[Lunna]

I’d like to join. I’m new, so have some questions.

We were all new at some point.. feel free to ask us

 

[SageSparrow]

I read the pinned posts, and still am hazy on what happens. You send the cards with your return envelopes to the host — and the host returns 3 — does the host randomly pick from those sent? Oh I read the rules more carefully, I see how it’s done for this swap.

 

[SageSparrow]

I’d like to sign up for this swap. I’m a birder, this is very cool.
Also, what card sleeves do you use? And what’s your favorite paper?

 

[janae]

I’d like to sign up for this swap. I’m a birder, this is very cool.
Also, what card sleeves do you use? And what’s your favorite paper?

I just joined last year & the Forums have some great info when you have time - this week I found one with a video that shows a host doing an actual swap out - very interesting. I don't spend a lot of money - just add a few things as I go along. I still cut cards from cardboard food boxes like cereal or Little Debbie Treats. Stiff but not heavy. I glue backgrounds and collages directly to these. If it's hand drawn/hand painted like this one, I draw in a sketchbook and glue to the card. The sleeves are sport card sleeves - they are all the same so get the cheapest. I've added black fine micro markers and some white ones. A small paper cutter really helps making cards and a punch that rounds the corners is a big plus. Whew that was more long winded than I meant it to be. Mostly just have fun making the art.