I spent a lovely Memorial Day weekend camping and was inspired by nature to carve a stamp. I'm planning to create some LTC's and invite you to join me.

Create 15 LTC's that are inspired by nature. It will be fun to see what that means to you so be creative.

*Create 15 letterbox trading cards.
*DEADLINE: Envelopes must be postmarked by July 15, 2011.
*Create and use a small reusable padded envelope
*Enclose $2.00 for returned postage.

LTC EXCHANGE GUIDELINES:

SIZE: Standard 2 ½ inches x 3 ½ inch cards, horizontal or vertical orientation.

FRONT: The front of the LTC must contain the image of at least one hand carved stamp stamped by you.

BACK: The back of the LTC should contain the title of the card, the date the LTC was created, your personal signature stamp (every letterboxer has one) and your trail name if it is not part of your personal signature stamp. Please number each card; example 1/15, 2/15, 3/15 etc. All information can be hand written or typed on the back of the LTC.

Minimize the use of heavy or 3D embellishments which cause additional weight to the mailing envelope and might cause damage in the mailing process. Do not add any fragrances to the cards. Do not include any type of food items in the envelope. Clear plastic trading card sleeves are a nice touch but not required.

MAILING ENVELOPE: Please use a reusable, pre-addressed padded envelope about 7 x 9 inches. Use clear packing tape over the paper strip on the padded envelope flap. Seal the envelope closed with clear packing tape. YOUR mailing address should be written in the center and in the upper left corner of the envelope. Write MY mailing address on an index card and tape it in the center of the envelope over your address. I love Quisps!

RETURN POSTAGE: Enclose $2.00 cash in US currency only. No loose coins. No return metered postage.

DEADLINE: Envelopes must be postmarked and mailed by the July 15, 2011 deadline. Cards will be sorted and mailed back 10 days after the deadline, but if everyone mails earlier I'll mail them back sooner. Late arrivals will be returned unsorted.

This is my 1st time hosting an LTC tracker but I'm following the guidlines of some experienced fellow LBers. Thanks in advance.

1. Rydeswitheagles
2. motogal
3. Okie Dog
4. little me
5. LyssaGirl
6. Sequoia
7. Eiryn
8. Mamanator
9. Sweet n Sassy
10. Red Bird
11. MysticzGal
12. Tuatha De Dannan
13. SchmedlyO
14. bluesky
15. For the kids

1. Sunrise Where Tom's Creek Meets the Buffalo
2. Whoo's back there
3. Crawdad Hole
4. The Twister
5. Hazel-Rah
6. Lotus
7. Forget-me-not
8. Graceful Color
9. Hummingbird
10. Nest
11. Crashing Cascade
12. Little Bird
13. Tribal Bird
14. Inspired by Nature:Leaves
15. We love Frogs!