catfactory
Rookie
Swap Due Date -November 5, 2026
Signup/withdraw date -September 22, 2026
Number of Cards -3 for 3
Number of participants -12
Medium: any medium welcome except digital exclusive
Theme: Classic Books and Literature illustrations, depictions, and book covers
Welcome to my debut swap!
When Autumn (finally) arrives, I start to pull out classic novels and stories; something about the crisp air and crunchy leaves makes me want to get lost in a great book. If you are a literature fan, you might have a favorite classic you always turn to or recommend. Or maybe you have fond memories of the Great Illustrated Classics series of books for kids that brought the adventure to life. One of my favorite things about Fall is Victober, a reading "challenge" put on by several book-tubers to celebrate Victorian literature during the month of October. The only requirement is to read any book by a British or Irish writer published during the reign of Queen Victoria.
So, grab your favorite bookmark and reading buddy and illustrate your favorite classic book! Depict a scene, a character, the setting, or create a new cover for your favorite tome! Get creative with what you show us. My definition of "classic" will be relatively loose, but just like any good English teacher, I have rules about this. Books published prior to the 1990s, and have some literary merit (in your opinion). That's it. It doesn't have to be on the syllabus of any course, but maybe you think it should be! We can get loads of new reading recommendations from each other, too.
The fire at Manderly? Mrs. Rochester? The Greasers and the Socs at the rumble? Proust's madeleines? The Phantom Tollbooth? What can you picture from your favorite story?
For the purposes of this swap, I want to stay limited to novels. Please not poems, plays, or short stories (I have other ideas for the future, you see).
Card Guidelines:
1. Each card must be a standard ATC size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
2. Each card must be original and unique. Please don’t send in cards that you’ve swapped/traded in the past or plan on replicating for swapping/trading in the future.
3. Any embellishments must be relatively flat and lightweight.
4. Please send in only work that you have put thought, time, and effort into. Make sure that you are swapping a card you would be happy to receive.
5. Please make sure that cards have a sturdy background and earn the name “card.”
6. Each card must be in an individual plastic sleeve (please no connecting photo album sleeves without also including individual sleeves).
7. Each card should be labeled with the swap name, your username, your real name, date of creation, and your location. Please include the name of the book you are illustrating so we can add to our TBRs!
Mailing Guidelines:
1. Please mail cards in a business sized envelope, spreading the cards over the space of the envelope.
2. If you tape your cards together or 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.
3. Please include a large sticker address label with your name and mailing address on it.
4. If you are mailing from the U.S., one Forever stamp should cover the cost of returns.
5. If you are mailing internationally, please provide one of the following for your returns:
*Feedback will be given when cards are received by me.
*Please note that cards must be received by the due date. No cards and no communication will result in neutral Feedback. You may withdraw any time before the due date.
*A host card would be greatly appreciated and loved, but is never required.
*Please make sure to leave Feedback for your host (me) and Reputation points for the artists that created your return cards when you receive them.
Participants:
1. catfactory
2. Amai
3. janae
4. Trekechus
5. Allegrae
6. GWTW
7. Miss
8. Leelee13
9.
10.
11.
12.
Signup/withdraw date -September 22, 2026
Number of Cards -3 for 3
Number of participants -12
Medium: any medium welcome except digital exclusive
Theme: Classic Books and Literature illustrations, depictions, and book covers
Welcome to my debut swap!
When Autumn (finally) arrives, I start to pull out classic novels and stories; something about the crisp air and crunchy leaves makes me want to get lost in a great book. If you are a literature fan, you might have a favorite classic you always turn to or recommend. Or maybe you have fond memories of the Great Illustrated Classics series of books for kids that brought the adventure to life. One of my favorite things about Fall is Victober, a reading "challenge" put on by several book-tubers to celebrate Victorian literature during the month of October. The only requirement is to read any book by a British or Irish writer published during the reign of Queen Victoria.
So, grab your favorite bookmark and reading buddy and illustrate your favorite classic book! Depict a scene, a character, the setting, or create a new cover for your favorite tome! Get creative with what you show us. My definition of "classic" will be relatively loose, but just like any good English teacher, I have rules about this. Books published prior to the 1990s, and have some literary merit (in your opinion). That's it. It doesn't have to be on the syllabus of any course, but maybe you think it should be! We can get loads of new reading recommendations from each other, too.
The fire at Manderly? Mrs. Rochester? The Greasers and the Socs at the rumble? Proust's madeleines? The Phantom Tollbooth? What can you picture from your favorite story?
For the purposes of this swap, I want to stay limited to novels. Please not poems, plays, or short stories (I have other ideas for the future, you see).
Card Guidelines:
1. Each card must be a standard ATC size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
2. Each card must be original and unique. Please don’t send in cards that you’ve swapped/traded in the past or plan on replicating for swapping/trading in the future.
3. Any embellishments must be relatively flat and lightweight.
4. Please send in only work that you have put thought, time, and effort into. Make sure that you are swapping a card you would be happy to receive.
5. Please make sure that cards have a sturdy background and earn the name “card.”
6. Each card must be in an individual plastic sleeve (please no connecting photo album sleeves without also including individual sleeves).
7. Each card should be labeled with the swap name, your username, your real name, date of creation, and your location. Please include the name of the book you are illustrating so we can add to our TBRs!
Mailing Guidelines:
1. Please mail cards in a business sized envelope, spreading the cards over the space of the envelope.
2. If you tape your cards together or 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.
3. Please include a large sticker address label with your name and mailing address on it.
4. If you are mailing from the U.S., one Forever stamp should cover the cost of returns.
5. If you are mailing internationally, please provide one of the following for your returns:
- One U.S. global Forever stamp.
- Two, well-concealed $1 bills.
*Feedback will be given when cards are received by me.
*Please note that cards must be received by the due date. No cards and no communication will result in neutral Feedback. You may withdraw any time before the due date.
*A host card would be greatly appreciated and loved, but is never required.
*Please make sure to leave Feedback for your host (me) and Reputation points for the artists that created your return cards when you receive them.
Participants:
1. catfactory
2. Amai
3. janae
4. Trekechus
5. Allegrae
6. GWTW
7. Miss
8. Leelee13
9.
10.
11.
12.
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