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.