T O P I C R E V I E W |
candismom |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 07:50:38 AM Does anyone here make ATC's? I love to make them and would love to find some kindred spirits to trade them with. Hugs, Elizabeth |
22 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 08:46:28 AM OK. Let's think Easter time for the swap. I am going off for two weeks for a vacation anyway and will set it up when i return. I can try my hand at figuring out the collage thing with the cards before attempting for the swap.
Country girl in NE PA |
bramble |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 11:29:57 AM Another site to check is www.art-e-zine.co.uk/newstuff.html You can find altered books, artists cards and some other amazing stuff! All you quilters, look at the crazy quilting too!
with a happy heart |
candismom |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 10:18:55 AM Clare, I can't do it for Valentines but if you do an Easter Swap for 10 I would like to join in. Hugs, Elizabeth |
willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 09:13:25 AM I've traded ATC's in the past and wouldn't mind doing a trade with some of you.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowtreecreek.com |
suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:35:42 PM Oh, I typed in "artist trading card supplies" and it came up. I ordered all those things: blank cards, the rubber stamp and envelopes. Cheap, too. Oh, I am so set on trying this out. Perhaps we could set up a swap on the board. I would be willing to do a Valentine's theme or spring theme swap with 10-15 ladies. Anybody interested? If, so, I will set up a spot on the this site later this week.
Country girl in NE PA |
suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 3:57:33 PM Ok, I went to the oriental trading site, but I did not know how to FIND those items under their listings. Scrapbooking? Crafts? What are they called when you go to there?
Country girl in NE PA |
katie-ell |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 9:44:08 PM I make my own cards -- there's a template online somewhere that I use, and I like to make the card out of a thin cardboard that is slightly heavier than cardstock because then I can paint and glue and embellish and hang all kinds of stuff on it. It's worked well for me. Oh, and I like to make a little box or holder for the card, to make it a little extra special. |
candismom |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 6:43:20 PM Hi, They are 2 1/2 x 3 1/2. Always on cardstock. I buy blank cards and I got the stamp at www.orientaltrading.com You stamp on the back to put your personal information. Look at the link to see what I am talking about. You can use anything on them. I use paper cutouts,stickers, charms ,buttons and anything esle I find. I posted a few on my blog www.athomewithelizabeth.blogspot.com and some are at the above link. If you have any more questions let me know. Hugs, Elziabeth |
suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 3:48:50 PM Do any of you use the timtex interfacing as a base? What does stamping them on the back mean? I'm interested, I just have not started this area of creativity yet. I have heard of using old playing cards for a base, but I did not know you do anything on the back. Is it pretty much flat or could you use a button or charm on it?
Country girl in NE PA |
sunshine |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 3:10:22 PM what are the actual diminsions of these and are they flat or 3d are they on fabric or paper or either
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com my web stores www.sunshines.etsy.com and http://vintagethreads.etsy.com |
katie-ell |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 2:28:40 PM I trade ATCs with my two sisters -- we take turns assigning a theme and each of us makes three cards (identical as possible), sending one to each sister and keeping one for ourselves. Our first theme was 'Wings', the second 'Music', and the third is 'Attic'. Right now I owe my two sisters the 'Attic' ATC and I'm really really really late! As soon as our college son goes back to school I can reclaim my crafting space (aka his room) and get those cards done. It's all designed in my head (ha!)
ATCs are a great way to stretch your creative wings. Because it is so small, it can be done quite intricately or simply and be just as wonderful. Nancy Jo, you really should try it out! |
Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 10:28:36 AM we have made them before here(me and my daughter) they are alot of fun.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
GaiasRose |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 1:06:48 PM Elizabeth, I would love to trade one with you....
Ann...I have a notebook, my home book I call it, and I keep a list of all of my swaps and exchanges and trades etc. in it. handy reference.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~ Tasha-Rose blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com |
Forrester Farm |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 1:02:24 PM Oh my goodness - there are always so many things to get involved with. These are cool! I just want to know what kind of time management techniques you girls have. Ann http:annforrester.tohe.com |
candismom |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 12:59:00 PM Tasha, I wasn't going to do a group swap I was just looking for people who wanted to trade one on one with me. Hugs, Elizabeth |
GaiasRose |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 12:49:29 PM if you get a huge turnout for interest, would you want all of the cards to be the same piece of art? cause I like doing the cards each differently.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~ Tasha-Rose blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com |
candismom |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 12:39:57 PM Yes Tasha You can use them. I would be happy to trade with you. Just let me know when you are ready. Hugs, Elziabeth |
GaiasRose |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 12:22:11 PM are they like altered cards? if so, I just picked up a big bag of playing cards at the junk market that I am dying to change....so I guess I am in...
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~ Tasha-Rose blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com |
Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 10:17:07 AM Thanks girls, looks like my kind of thing!! Like I need more projects, but sure better then being bored, can't think that will be one of my problems with all the ideas I get from this site. NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
candismom |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 08:47:36 AM Hi Nancy, You love collages I know you would love doing these. Chexk out www.orientaltrading.com That is where I got my base cards and stamp to do the back there really cheap. Then on the front you do a collage of ephemera and other materials. They are 2 1/2 x 3 1/2. I reade with 4 other ladies right now. I just made my Valentine ones. Check out this site they have some really neat ones. http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=dosearch&gallery=3&search_sql=+where+l%2Eprivate%5Flayout%3D0+and+title+like+%27%25artist+trading+cards%25%27&pg=1 Hugs, Elizabeth |
ponyexpress |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 08:21:45 AM Well, Nancy, think of them as baseball cards for the artist. They are called artist trading cards - ATC. They are the size of baseball cards, can be made of any medium - paper, fabric, mixed media - and they are to be traded only, never sold. Some groups establish themes for specific trades and others do as they wish.
Google "artist trading cards" and I'm sure you will come up with some images to give you a visual reference.
I've not participated in many trades, only because time hasn't allowed. They are fun, little works of art that fit into the pages of baseball card holders.
I don't iron anymore. If I'm not wrinkle-free, why should my clothes be? |
Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 08:14:18 AM What are they? NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |