ATC Time!
Posted By Robert on March 2, 2008
ATCs, or artist trading cards, are very popular with artists and stampers. There are 2 simple rules to follow when creating ATCs: they must be 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and they must be traded, never sold. The rest is up to the individual artist. ATCs can be very simple or quite complex, in terms of design and materials used. Some cards are even made from fabric. A wide variety of techniques can be employed in the creation of these cards as well, from stamping, embossing, collage, resist, stenciling, stitching, using fused fibers, resin, twinkling H2Os, mica, metal tape, and any kind of three dimensional embellishments.
Two of my favorite books about ATCs are Artist Trading card Workshop by Bernie Berlin, published by North Light Books, and Rubber Stamping Artist Trading Cards published by Tweety Jill Publications. Both books discuss various techniques for creating ATCs and are illustrated with many examples of these beautiful minature works of art.
I have begun to create ATCs myself. So far, I have only used rubber stamps with little to no embellishment, but as I continue to experiment and play, I will certainly branch out into other techniques and materials.
Coming soon: I’ll be posting some of my ATC cards here, so be on the lookout for those.
Hi Guys… Saw your name at Rhondas creative Crafting site after doing a show in Mesa ths last weekend. Its really nice to see some guys stamping. We won’t be at Carson this month as they couldn’t fit us in. I think I saw you at the last show but I am not 100% sure…shows come and go you know lol. Anyway…have oodles of fun and enjoy yourselves and come up and say hello to me and Trace whenever you see the YanKiwi booth in town or come visit us online.
Cheers The Kiwi
Susan