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Kelly,
I am so happy you like him . I have to say this is my first swap that I have been in and it is nerve racking and can only hope the person receiving the bear will like it.
I took Louie to work one day before I shipped him off to see what the girls thought of him ...... I almost didn't get him back!
So thought that was a good sign. I did the Needle Felting class by Judi. I wanted to try a bear that was my design and style and Louie developed. I really enjoyed creating him. I have some more ideas that I can't wait to try.
Thanks for all the kind words. Doing the happy dance :dance: :dance:.
Hay they say good things come to those who wait!
Will post when she arrives.
Hugs Lynn :hug:
Aleta,
I think this sums it up:
"ACEOs and Art Trading Cards are related in that they are the same size, (2.5" x 3.5") but while Art Trading Cards are only traded between artists, ACEOs are available for trade or sale, thus opening them up to non artists."
I am am going to call them ACEO for when I am selling them and ATC for swap. ACEO and ATC are both artist cards just that one is sold and the other is for swap with other artists.
Hope this helps
Lynn
I think I will just call them ACEOs. To keep it all good. That is the site I got the info from as well.
Thanks Shelli
Lynn
Tammy,
I don't want to start a panic here but just want to know we are all doing the right thing on what we are calling them. I have made some up but have not but them for sale yet. I love the idea of trading cards and ones we can sell. 
Lynn
I have been doing some research on the net in reference on the ACT and her is what I found:
Rules of ATCs
There are only two true rules applied to Artist Trading Cards:
1. The dimensions of the card must be 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 x 89 mm).
2. The cards must be traded - never bought or sold.
Artist Trading Cards are typically made on a base of card stock, although this is not mandatory. ATCs have been created on metal, stiffened fabric, plastic, clay, balsa wood, leather, embroidery canvas, acetate, heavy watercolor paper, and many other materials. Various techniques are then applied to the chosen canvas: collage, assemblage, digital art, calligraphy, beadwork, watercolors, rubber stamps, carved soft block stamps, pen and ink, colored pencil, airbrush, and many others. The back of the card typically includes the artist's signature, the date, and sometimes the number (if the card is part of an edition or series), and title. If part of an organized swap, it is common for people to add the name of the swap and sometimes the name of the swap host.
One of the most popular Artist Trading Cards groups on Yahoo! is found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artisttradingcards . And one of the newest, but already very successful is PaganATC at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PaganATC which is centered toward making, Swapping and Trading ATC's with a Contemporary Pagan Theme.
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ACEOs
ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. ACEOs and Art Trading Cards are related in that they are the same size, (2.5" x 3.5") but while Art Trading Cards are only traded between artists, ACEOs are available for trade or sale, thus opening them up to non artists.
The ACEO movement started on eBay in late 2004, when a small group of artists, led by Lisa Luree (ebay user name, bone*diva,) came up with the ACEO acronym, and began selling original art cards on the open market. By the one year anniversary of the group, there were over 2000 artist/members creating and selling ACEOs to collectors all over the world.
They are small enough to fit in a pocket, can be displayed in frames or on small easels, but are often kept in binders like baseball cards. The are created of every medium from mixed media to oil and acrylic paint. They are quite affordable, if often under priced, but ACEOs are a way for anyone, anywhere, no matter their budget, to own original art, bought directly from the artist.
Today, an ACEO is an Art Card, and ACEO is an artists' group with over 2300 members in every one of the United States, & Canada, UK, Australia, Brazil, Italy, Spain, and elsewhere. The ACEO phenomenon has been called the fastest growing art movements in the country today.
Should we be calling the ATC cards we are selling ACEO instead? And the ones that we are only trading ATC?
Any one have ideas on this? The reason I have brought this up is that some of the ATC we are selling, so are we breaking the rules? I think that the cards are a great idea but just wanted more clarification on it. I think it is great for the bear industry. One more way to get the bear world rolling.
Lynn
I lost count on how many times I have tried this and each time it was different. I am not happy with the font.
But over all not to bad.
Lynn
Thanks Shelli, and Penny who left me a massage. I have to say I am enjoying trying to learn this. Thanks for giving us a kick in he pants to get rolling along. Great Idea! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Lynn
Shelli you mention a shadow or a glow. What tool will do that ? I am working in photo shop elements 4... have the trial for 30 days ....well for anoter 27 days.
Lynn
How do you get a nice clean edge on the items you copy and paste into another page? I can cut out what I want and place it on my project but I don't seem to have a nice edge. Do you blend the edge or blur or what? Can any one out there direct me in the right direct? :pray:
Thanks Lynn
Hay Tammy, I down loaded elements this pass weekend for 30 day trial. It took me a while but I did figure out some of the stuff. Didn't want to come to work today. Would rather stay home and play with the program. I have a long way to go yet.
Thanks Shelli
Lynn
Shelli, I would love to do what you all are doing with you pics. How much experience do you have to have to join in? I am down loading photoshop elements 4 trial run to see if I like it for a month.
Lynn
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: 
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Lynn
Daphne,
, My hubby said there you go honey, you don't need a light tent!!!! , Way too funny! Your little bear turned out great!
Lynn
I am going to have to try a mini. The smallest one I have tried is 4 1/2".....but not a 2". I don't know if I could see to do one that small. It is on my list to do to try. I love your little mini Duff.
Lynn
Shantell,
I know how you feel. Been trying to do the same thing. It is driving me crazy!!!! 
Have put it off for a while till after the bear swap is over. Good luck girl!
Lynn
I just seen it tonight as well. She would of had to have shaved the dog to get the hair that long and enough of it make him. I have two yorkies but only as pets not for show. I was wondering that to if it was needle felted. A talented lady. Nice dog and a lot of work I would think.
Lynn
Heather,
I have to say Idid not know of that stuff either. Your wings are great!!!!
Lynn
Got to love it!!!!
Lynn
Danni,
you have been a very very busy lady. Thanks for all your hard work on getting this up and started. Will see what I can come up with to help as well. You and Chrissie are really giving everyone the opportunity to get exposure, specially those that do not have web sites. Thank you for that. :clap: :dance:
Lynn
Nancy, also state the materials like mohair, synthetic, needle felting and orginal designs, one of a kind, open mouth needle sculpting ect. Think of things you do your bears. Yorkies ect. Think of what you made type in to find bears critters ect. Hope that helps.
Lynn
Hi Dilu,
Just received your card today!!!!! Thanks and Happy Holidays!!!!! :dance: 
It is cold here today and snow. Let it snow..let it snow...Let it snow...!!!!!
Lynn
I am shocked! I didn't realize she was ill. I never had the pleasure of meeting her. Her style of bears were special. My heart goes out to her family. 
Cold Lake is about 7 hr drive from me. I use to live there about 20 years ago. We still have friends that live there.
Lynn
Ok you guys, I went looking and so far I like the looks of sassy bears fabrics for minis. I think I am going to have to order some. Thanks for the info on the site. :rolleyes:
Lynn
Congrats, Melissa!
He is sooooooooo cute! It is a great feeling! Great job!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Lynn
