Thanks to everyone who came to the crop tonight. We have such a great group of croppers that try to always make time to attend the crops and we enjoy each and every one of them so much. They help each other out, speak freely, admire each others work, and have formed new friendships, which is what our little scrapbooking community is all about. All About Crafts is hosting another crop on the 22nd at 3pm til midnight. It cost $5, you can come and go as you please, eat what you want, bring what you want and all we ask is that you pre pay a day before the crop so we can get a count and set up another table if we need to.
Now lets talk about ATCs. Let me see your ATC. I admit, I didn't get it at first. I always thought that they were kinda cool but never took the time to make any. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, it's okay, I'll explain. ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. They are like business cards but hand made showing off a sample of your talent or just showing off a new stamp that you're in love with, it happends to all of us we'll do anything for a reason to use that new stamp. The ATC I'm showing below measures 2"x3.5" which is a standard business card size. I printed my info on a label attached it to the back of the card. You might want to start your ATC soon because I'm going to post the "Let Me See Your ATC Contest" info, rules, and PRIZES tomorrow. We're so excited to see your favorite tricks displayed on your very own ATC. Here is an ATC I threw together to show you what I'm talking about.
I stamped swirls on a white piece of cardstock 1/8th inch smaller than the sanded grey 2"x3.5" cardstock. I used onyx brilliance ink and embossed over it with clear for the swirls.
Using Versa Magic, I also stamped the bamboo on the white cardstock an immediately poured the clear embossing powder on it. Embossing powder does not stick to versa magic like it does brilliance, so you can expect less coverage and a distressed look and texture.
I sprayed the bottom half with brown glimmer mist. The embossing powder will act like a resist when the glimmer mist is applied so don't worry about spraying over it.
I sprayed the top half with blue. Notice the texture on the bamboo and the swirls. The solid smooth swirls were stamped with brilliance and the distressed looking bamboo was stamped with versa magic. I used the same clear embossing powder on both but achieved totally different using different types of inks.
I stamped the bamboo again with the same color versa magic to create a layered effect.
Next, I cut a 1/4" sliver from the card and discarded it and inked around the remaining 2 pieces.
Remember that sanded grey 2"x3.5" piece of cardstock? I lost it so I cut another, sanded it, and attached the card to it leaving a gap where the 1/4th" sliver was. Notice that i left about a half inch from the edge with no adhesive and curled the edges upward. This helps with the lacing. I used a needle and floss to do the decorative laces. Be careful when pushing the needle through the paper, It likes to rip if you go too fast.
I also stamped, clear embossed and glimmer misted a little birdy, cut him out and attached him.
Finished. That took about 10 minutes, but will leave a lasting impression.
I hope I inspired you today to make alittle something beautiful. I'm going to bed now, its after 3:ooam and I'm exhausted but had a wonderful day. Thanks for visiting.
Jason
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