ATCs better known as Artist trading cards , are small works of art that you can send and swap with people around the world.
They could be made just simply using watercolors , drawing on them or even using mixed media.
They could be created with themes and it is interesting how other people interpret and create them.
I have created and swapped ATCs before. It felt so nostalgic and thought I create some again using the recent a Spoonful sugar kit.
Creating the base cards
I used a mixed media paper as my base, and used my brush ink powders to create the background.
A little of this powder goes a long way. It is so pigmented and can easily be activated by water.
You can wait for the ink to dry or you can use a heat tool to dry it quickly.
Remember to have a paper towel handy as this could be messy.
The powders can stain your fingers whilst working on the your ATCs.
I then cut the paper into 2.5 inches x3.5 inches cards. This is the standard size of Artist trading cards.
Adding layers and decorations
There were doilies in the kit , so I used them as another layer on the base cards. They provide a lovely texture in the background and also tone down the bright background colours.
I used a standard glue stick to stick them down.
I then used the cut apart card , cut apart washi and stickers to decorate my ATCs. This is the fun part of the process for me.
Because I am using a kit, I already have a theme so it was easy to keep my ATCs consistent.
To add the finishing touches, I used my black ink pen and gold paint pen for doodling and mark making.
I managed to create 9 ATCs from 1 piece of mixed media paper.
I love how they turned out and they would be lovely additions to my collection or simply use them in my journal layouts.
What do you think?
Will you have a go at. trying this project? I would love to see it in the group.
How would you use them ?
Till next time my lovely friends!
Lots of crafty hugs,
Sheryll
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