Glossary

ATC
Artist Trading Card — a small (2.5 x 3.5 inch) handmade trading card.

Angel
A volunteer who sends to a participant whose original partner flaked.

Coordinator
The person who creates and manages a swap.

Dotee Doll
A small handmade fabric doll, typically 4-5 inches tall.

Ephemera
Collectable paper items like vintage postcards, stamps, and labels.

Flaker
Someone who signs up for a swap but doesn't send their item.

Heart
Bonus recognition given with a 5-rating for exceptional swaps.

Inchie
A 1x1 inch piece of artwork, often traded in sets.

Newbie
A new member of the swapping community.

Non-reciprocal
You send to one person and receive from a different person.

Partner
The person you are assigned to send to in a swap.

Rolo
A roll-up organizer, often decorated and filled with small items.

Star
Coordinator recognition earned when 75%+ of participants vote positively.

Swap
An organized exchange of items through the mail.

Twinchie
A 2x2 inch piece of artwork.

Whimsey Jar
A small decorated jar filled with tiny treasures.

Zentangle
A method of creating abstract art using structured patterns.

Zine
A small self-published booklet, often handmade.