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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 07:50:38 AM
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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 |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 08:21:45 AM
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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? |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 10:17:07 AM
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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 |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 12:39:57 PM
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Yes Tasha You can use them. I would be happy to trade with you. Just let me know when you are ready.
Hugs,
Elziabeth |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 12:59:00 PM
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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 |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 1:02:24 PM
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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 |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2006 : 1:06:48 PM
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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 |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 10:28:36 AM
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we have made them before here(me and my daughter) they are alot of fun.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 2:28:40 PM
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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! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 3:48:50 PM
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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 |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 6:43:20 PM
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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 |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 9:44:08 PM
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| 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. |
Edited by - katie-ell on Jan 01 2007 9:44:46 PM |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 3:57:33 PM
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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 |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:35:42 PM
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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 |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 09:13:25 AM
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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 |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 10:18:55 AM
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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 |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 11:29:57 AM
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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!
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Edited by - bramble on Jan 03 2007 11:34:35 AM |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 08:46:28 AM
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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 |
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