ATC's - is it ok to put this under scrapbooking thread?

[cantstopstampin]

ATC's - I've never been much good at them, have done a few but never really liked what I produced.

Thinking of having a good go at makings some - do you have any to show what you have done? or any specific websites on ATC's.

Going to have a look at Paper Wishes to see if they've got a webisode or two on them also.

Thanks in advance.

Gilly

[kasiahbug]

They are pretty popular, but I just don't get it. Do you just pass them out?
Like a Baseball card?

[cantstopstampin]

Actually you can joins swaps, or threads on other sites etc and trade them for other ATC's that you really like.

NOW !! Having said all that - I don't like parting with anything I make, unless I specifically make something for someone, IYKWIM .

So I haven't done a trade, but I like the look of the 'spinner' PW webisode and have seen one of these before.

Can't afford the spinner - so thinking of making my own with a BIA and a kind of mug tree (does this make any sense whatsoever).

I think I will have to make and show.

[Sonshine]

Cantstop - you are SO innovative. You remind me so much of myself. When I see something different - I try to figure out how I can make it - instead of finding out where I can buy it. I've never gotten into atc's, it's probably fun since it's so popular. The closest thing near me that was going on like that was my daughter-in-law got involved with a group that were doing "progressive mini bag books" Which was kind of neat - one started it and it got sent to everyone in turn on the list. They each made a page consisting of things in life they love, and then on it would go to the next. Somehow or other, they drew names in the end for who got to keep it. It sounded fun - but I wondered how I would ever find the time. Good luck in your search and keep us posted on what you find out.

[fabyon]

You asked ATC ? Here they are ! LOL

Artist Trading Cards (http://craftingmad.blogspot.com/search/label/ATC)

I also moderate a group of swapper for Cards, ATC, Moo, Skinnies, Inchies, twochies, thrinchies, FAP and Tags/Bookmarks. Just PM me if you want more details.

Forgot to add try to spot the HOTP papers used ! wink

[Heather]

I've participated in ATC swaps for about almost 2 years on another board. I love doing them. Will have to see if I can dig some of mine out and post.

[cantstopstampin]

I've participated in ATC swaps for about almost 2 years on another board. I love doing them. Will have to see if I can dig some of mine out and post.

oooo yes please ! love em.

[Melanie]

I also moderate a group of swapper for Cards, ATC, Moo, Skinnies, Inchies, twochies, thrinchies, FAP and Tags/Bookmarks.

I know what some of these are, but what are Moo, Skinnies and FAP? :confused:

[Cathynurse]

there is ATC swapping by mail at circleofcrafters.com/messageboard check it out tons of pictures of them

[cantstopstampin]

thank you so much for the COC site - it's brill. have joined too - loving these sites.

[cantstopstampin]

Cathynurse, thanks again for the Crafting website. Have got loadsofideas off of it for my ATC's.

THANKS AGAIN

[Dee_Dee]

I'm such an old "stickinthemud" I don't do anything except scrapbook. While it might be ok to focus on just one thing, I think the other things are a way to "stretch creativity" and I might try them just to have something different to embellish my scrapbook pages!

[Sonshine]

I'm such an old "stickinthemud" I don't do anything except scrapbook. While it might be ok to focus on just one thing, I think the other things are a way to "stretch creativity" and I might try them just to have something different to embellish my scrapbook pages!


ha ha ha - from one "stickinthemud" to another - ditto that. :D

[kasiahbug]

I'm such an old "stickinthemud" I don't do anything except scrapbook. While it might be ok to focus on just one thing, I think the other things are a way to "stretch creativity" and I might try them just to have something different to embellish my scrapbook pages!

That's me (except it cards) but I have started to do some layouts. They will never take the place of my true love though-- So many techniques and I have yet to master the cards without so many other things to learn. You are all my inspiration!

[PhinnyArt]

Here's another great site, cantstopstampin. Check this out for swaps, info threads and lots of great inspiration in the gallery! ATCs are fun and addicting!

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/index.php

[Sonshine]

These look like a lot of fun - but I'm really not sure what you do with them.

[cantstopstampin]

thanks too for that site - loving them.

[craftynana]

Love ATC's and Fat pages as well as making cards and scrapbooking - how do I find time for anything else LOL :) Trish

[Oldma]

Those "fat" pages looks so tempting. OOOh to have the time for everything I want to do!!

[Heather]

These look like a lot of fun - but I'm really not sure what you do with them.

I was in ATC swaps on another board for about two years. I have instructions to make a book to put them in, and I am just going to keep them in there, as little momentos of my friends. Instructions for the book are here (http://zoranaland.blogspot.com/2007/08/artful-blogging-party-atc-holder.html).

[kasiahbug]

I was in ATC swaps on another board for about two years. I have instructions to make a book to put them in, and I am just going to keep them in there, as little momentos of my friends. Instructions for the book are here (http://zoranaland.blogspot.com/2007/08/artful-blogging-party-atc-holder.html).

That tutorial is great! Yet another thing that I just need to close my eyes on and not try to do. I wouldn't ever be able to create anything half as good. I'll just stick to my cards I think :(

[Sonshine]

Cute book, Angela, thanks for sharing that.

[Sonshine]

Ooops - sorry (double posting again) I'm sorry - I mean cute book HEATHER. :D Arrrggghhh - it's late - and I have SO MUCH WORK TO DO - bet you I fall asleep working. Wouldn't be the first time I fell asleep at my keyboard. Problem is - when I fall asleep I never think to take my foot off the foot pedal and my transcript just keeps playing along - lulling me to sleep. Eee gads - it's a wonder I still have a job. =O

[cantstopstampin]

wow heather that book for atcs is wonderful, must have a go, don't know if I can get atc plastic wallets over here tho? unless anyone knows better. thanks so much for sharing.

[Kissedby2]

Wow, I've never done ATC but love the album and some of the ATC's that were showing.

[fabyon]

wow heather that book for atcs is wonderful, must have a go, don't know if I can get atc plastic wallets over here tho? unless anyone knows better. thanks so much for sharing.

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.587909

You can find those wallets sold singly on independents too.

[cantstopstampin]

thank you Fabyon. That is a lovely 'set' - I am having to watch the pennies at the moment - :mad:

Having said that - I have just found out that 2 years ago, maybe more, I bought some plastic wallets sheets from WHSmiths - they're for trading cards - as in Pokamon etc - but they're the same size as ATC's - so I'm going to use those to display mine afterall.

Thanks everyone for your input tho.

Will show what I come up with when I've made it !

[Sonshine]

Cantstop - I am amazed. Simply amazed. That you bought something so small 2 or more years ago and can still find it? Wow - that would NOT be happening in my house I'm sad to say. I think I'd be spending another 2 years just looking for them. :( I'm famous around here for putting things in little nooks and crannies, never to see them again. At any rate - I'm so glad you have something that will work for you. That's great!

[Dee_Dee]

lol Sonshine. Now why does that sound familiar?

[cantstopstampin]

:):):):) my oh my

[fabyon]

Cantstop - I am amazed. Simply amazed. That you bought something so small 2 or more years ago and can still find it? Wow - that would NOT be happening in my house I'm sad to say. I think I'd be spending another 2 years just looking for them. :( I'm famous around here for putting things in little nooks and crannies, never to see them again. At any rate - I'm so glad you have something that will work for you. That's great!

Same here ! LOL Especially when Vince put something in a 'safe place'....we call it the big VOID so that items that go through it are never recovered ! :D

[Sonshine]

You know I'm a firm believer in looking for alternatives to scrapbook supplies for things useful - because it just seems like once they target the scrapbook market - the price skyrockets. Hmmm, wonder why that is???? :rolleyes: I'm forever standing over my dh when he gets around to cleaning out the garage. I couldn't believe one day he was going to throw out a super cool little parts cabinet - I snatched that up right now. Great for holding brads, and because they're not labeled for scrapbooking - super cheap. How big are these ATC cards? Just wondering because they're coming out now with all these photo album filler sheets. I wonder if they would work too? Now I suppose I'll be on the hunt for those :p

[Sonshine]

Same here ! LOL Especially when Vince put something in a 'safe place'....we call it the big VOID so that items that go through it are never recovered ! :D


Oh my gosh - that's SO true, Fab. I get so mad at myself when I have something I want to put "SOMEWHERE SPECIAL" - I should KNOW better by now. That is a really cool thing to call it - the VOID. :D

[cantstopstampin]

atc's are standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches.

I still haven't made any - LOL - been thinking about the storing of them first. What AM I like eh. I made quite a few over the years, but I don't really think mine come out well.

BUT will have a go.

Want to get started tonight now. but gotta make a niece a card first.

[cantstopstampin]

card made - won't show 'blush' cos as I've said before my cards aren't anywhere near as good as all of yours - I think it was a fluke the last one I made which was 'half decent'.

Anyway, have just made a little book out of empty toilet rolls ! - for my ATC's - when I finally make some.

this is my little empty toilet rolls book !

[cardz for u]

Oh my gosh - that's SO true, Fab. I get so mad at myself when I have something I want to put "SOMEWHERE SPECIAL" - I should KNOW better by now. That is a really cool thing to call it - the VOID. :D

Around my house it's called a "black hole". :)

[cardz for u]

card made - won't show 'blush' cos as I've said before my cards aren't anywhere near as good as all of yours - I think it was a fluke the last one I made which was 'half decent'.

Anyway, have just made a little book out of empty toilet rolls ! - for my ATC's - when I finally make some.

this is my little empty toilet rolls book !

Gilly. ypu are SO clever! Cute, cute, cute! :D

[cantstopstampin]

cards for u = LOVE your blog. Thanks for the sour cream container tutorial, it's brill.

[cardz for u]

Thanks Gilly! Those little containers are so much fun to make, and so was the video. I wish we could all get together for a giant crop! It would be a blast, but since we can't, this MB is the next best thing. It's so much fun getting to read everyone's posts and see everyone's cards, LO's and crafts. I'm learning so much from all of you! :D

[cantstopstampin]

Could you imagine the crop we'd have - FANTABYDOSEY eh.

Well, here are a few ATC's - now adhered to my pages in my little ATC book ! - I don't think they're fantastic - but I feel that I am learning with each ATC I am doing - they're certainly better than the onese I did initially anwyay !

Also, I've been using different techniques - I just ADORE transparencies - the victorian lady was printed onto a tranparency and it is so high glossy - shiney - IRL - it's wonderful. AND the printed band on the 'secrets' ATC - lovely. PLUS I must tell you, the background on the Victorian Lady was made with Fantasy Film and Angel Hair - ironed together - it's come out absolutely scrumptious. Have you tried it - it's lovely stuff.

Anyway, I'm going to walk the dog, get some washing on and then do a few more - I HOPE.

Have a great Saturday.

[cardz for u]

Gilly these are absolutely gorgeous!

[Sonshine]

Gilly, these are fantastic. I love that little book. To me it's especially yummy because of the distressing/inking. There's just something about distressed paper I find totally irresistable. You're making me want to try these, I'll have you know.

And Cardz - your very first video tutorial is a complete success. I SO enjoyed watching that. I just love tutorials. When you first talked about "sour cream" containers, I was visualizing a round tub container. These are just too cute. Looks like I'm going to want one of those crimpers, too.

Thanks to both of you lovely ladies for inspiring all of us.

[Dee_Dee]

Um, would it be ok if I came by and borrowed a cup of talent? I would have asked for a cup of creativity, too, but the things here are ripe pickin's for lifting, so that part is covered ;)

[cantstopstampin]

I too so love those sour cream containers - I'm visualising my Christmas tree this year with lots of them on their - all colour coordinated with little choc treats inside.

So lovely.

And thank you so much for the kind comments. I'm not creating these through my own thoughts - I have to keep fessing up peeps - like you say dee dee it's scraplifting - but so enjoyable. I so love the Fantasy Film and the Angel Hair - it's so shimmery and shiney and glisteny and glossy - and .... well I think you get the picture - I must have been a magpie in a former life ! You Tube is a wealth of knowledge for us crafters.

[PhinnyArt]

Absolutely gorgeous, CSS! Love your ATCs!!

*two thumbs up*

[kasiahbug]

Could you imagine the crop we'd have - FANTABYDOSEY eh.

Well, here are a few ATC's - now adhered to my pages in my little ATC book ! - I don't think they're fantastic - but I feel that I am learning with each ATC I am doing - they're certainly better than the onese I did initially anwyay !

Also, I've been using different techniques - I just ADORE transparencies - the victorian lady was printed onto a tranparency and it is so high glossy - shiney - IRL - it's wonderful. AND the printed band on the 'secrets' ATC - lovely. PLUS I must tell you, the background on the Victorian Lady was made with Fantasy Film and Angel Hair - ironed together - it's come out absolutely scrumptious. Have you tried it - it's lovely stuff.

Anyway, I'm going to walk the dog, get some washing on and then do a few more - I HOPE.

Have a great Saturday.

These look so elegant- there is no way I would have time to make something even close to this beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[Heather]

Wow Gilly! Have you ever been busy while I've been gone?! Love what you did!!! Can you share how you made your little book? That is toooo clever! And yes, ATC sleeves are basically the same as the little plastic sleeves for trading cards, as ATC's are "altered" trading cards. Same size.

[cantstopstampin]

again the book was pretty eezee peezee peeps.

empty toilet rolls - all the same size - flatten - wet glue insides - press them with heavy books so they stay flat.

Cut a piece of card the same width as the length of the toilet roll - and concertina - so the flattened rolls will glue into the 'valleys & mountains' of the concertina.

cover every side with patterned paper - and voila ! as I said, pretty eezee peezee peeps.

Got to get to bed, really tired, busy day tomrrow too.

[Heather]

Ok, thanks Gilly! Will have to file that in my "have got to try this soon! file. Looks so very cool!

[cantstopstampin]

here is a link (IF IT WORKS) on another inner empty toilet roll book/album - I love this - might have to have a go at this one myself.

http://smellyblog-slcarrington.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-08-14T08%3A41%3A00%2B01%3A00&max-results=50

Scroll to 28th July 2008 post. This womans blog and scrapping is fantastic, she gets through so much scrapping/crafting.

[Melanie]

Yes Gilly, you have been busy!! I love the little book made from tp rolls and also your ATCs that go inside it :)! You do a variety of techniques, but I must ask, what is Fantasy Film and Angel Hair? I might have seen some at the sb convention this weekend but didn't know what it was. It seems they had a lot more stamping and mixed media items this year than when I went three years ago.

[cardz for u]

Gilly, these are fantastic. I love that little book. To me it's especially yummy because of the distressing/inking. There's just something about distressed paper I find totally irresistable. You're making me want to try these, I'll have you know.

And Cardz - your very first video tutorial is a complete success. I SO enjoyed watching that. I just love tutorials. When you first talked about "sour cream" containers, I was visualizing a round tub container. These are just too cute. Looks like I'm going to want one of those crimpers, too.

Thanks to both of you lovely ladies for inspiring all of us.

Thanks so much, Sonshine. Glad you liked the tutorial, and I know you would absolutely love a crimper and find lots of ways to use it. I may give that as blog candy next time I have a contest. :D

[cantstopstampin]

Hi Melanie. Fantasy Film & Angel Hair is below. You might know them as different names ?

The angel hair IRL is vibrant blue - but kinda irredescent too - it looks very grey in my pic?

Then if you lay one layer of fantasy film and then a layer of angel hair then another layer of fantasy film - cover it with a heat resistant sheet - craft sheet - iron - it comes out like the other picture - but again, IRL this is very vibrant, irredescent, blues and purples - GORGEOUS !

[Melanie]

Thanks for the info Gilly! Too bad I didn't know this stuff existed when I went to the sb convention this past weekend or I would've looked for some. I wanted to see some Sparkle Fiber too, as things look different IRL, but I don't remember seeing any (or maybe it was there hidden amongst everything, as there was a lot to see!)

[kasiahbug]

I want--
Another enabler! :)

[asiverson]

I've made a few ATC's and like doing them, but do not like parting with them. LOL. I keep mine on a 7gypsies carousel on my desk. They are fun and quick.

[cantstopstampin]

can I see some of yours! - I too haven't parted with mine ? - I enjoy making them. Just finishing one off and will post - as I love this one too!

and here is my latest - lovin the little hinges (they're doll house window hinges!)

[cardz for u]

That's gorgeous Gilly! :) :)

[Melanie]

Very cute Gilly! Doll house window hinges, eh? Quite creative and the perfect size!

[Sonshine]

I really like these, Gilly - And LOVE the hinges - I'm a hardware kinda girl. I never thought to look in doll house wares. ONe of the teachers at my favorite "evil" store made a totally cool mini book a couple months ago, and she used a wooden doll house window pane over the photo on front, and a wooden door at the bottom that opened to show the photo underneath. Too many WANTS!!!!!

[cantstopstampin]

yes, I know, I could quite easily spend a fortune - every day of the week. Have you seen the doll house 'door furniture' - like door knobs and locks and door plates & letter boxes? - great for scrapping - the 7 gypsey's (I think) do them, but they;re a lot more expensive than the doll house stuff.

[cantstopstampin]

my last ATC of the night ! - Made from a Pepsi drinks can - put through my cuttlebug with an embossing folder - and the hearts made from the same can too (waste not, want not!)

[Sonshine]

Gilly- you're a genious - I love these. And yes, I have seen the miniature embellis from 7-Gypsies. I've had a very long standing love affair with 7-Gypsies. Thanks so much for your undending inspiration!

[cardz for u]

Gilly, you're just about the craftiest girl I've ever seen! You are just full of the coolest ideas! I've got to try these, they're great! :D

[fabyon]

my last ATC of the night ! - Made from a Pepsi drinks can - put through my cuttlebug with an embossing folder - and the hearts made from the same can too (waste not, want not!)

I'll never look at my occasional can of Dr Pepper in the same way !:eek::D

[Heather]

Oh wow Gilly! You are one creative gal! Love these! :)

[Sonshine]

I can see I'll be shopping for soft drinks now according to the color of the can :D

[cantstopstampin]

I'm afraid I am 'crafty' cos again I have to confess that the 'can' idea was not my own 'BLUSH,BLUSH,BLUSH' - it was from a webisode on the old Craft TV Weekly site, I think it was Michael Strong from Michael Strong Rubber Stamps who was demo'ing cutting up cans and ironing them flat (with a towel and ordinary iron) AND then using snips etc to cut out shapes - or through the cuttlebug etc.

BE very CAREFUL the ALUMINIUM is VERY sharp!

Don't know if you use 'tomato paste' - ? - they come in tubes - when finished snip open and the foil inside these are a BEAUTIFUL coppery colour - gorgeous (again the foil is very sharp)

[kasiahbug]

I often struggle coming out and trying new things with old things. I see something like this and think "Why can't I ever come up with something so unique and fantastic at the same time?. Keep those things coming though- great inspiration and great work Gilly!

[fabyon]

I'm afraid I am 'crafty' cos again I have to confess that the 'can' idea was not my own 'BLUSH,BLUSH,BLUSH' - it was from a webisode on the old Craft TV Weekly site, I think it was Michael Strong from Michael Strong Rubber Stamps who was demo'ing cutting up cans and ironing them flat (with a towel and ordinary iron) AND then using snips etc to cut out shapes - or through the cuttlebug etc.

BE very CAREFUL the ALUMINIUM is VERY sharp!

Don't know if you use 'tomato paste' - ? - they come in tubes - when finished snip open and the foil inside these are a BEAUTIFUL coppery colour - gorgeous (again the foil is very sharp)

Oh I love his stamps. I bought four and would like to buy more but with the pound being so weak I have to be patient and wait.

[cantstopstampin]

Oh I love his stamps. I bought four and would like to buy more but with the pound being so weak I have to be patient and wait.

Yes I'd noticed Fab - you have the cloisonne (sp?) flower stamp - isn't it just LOVELY - and the way you'd coloured it too !

[karenliz]

You asked ATC ? Here they are ! LOL

Artist Trading Cards (http://craftingmad.blogspot.com/search/label/ATC)

I also moderate a group of swapper for Cards, ATC, Moo, Skinnies, Inchies, twochies, thrinchies, FAP and Tags/Bookmarks. Just PM me if you want more details.

Forgot to add try to spot the HOTP papers used ! wink


I love inchies, twochies and thrinchies. My mother was an artist and loved to hand paint tiny scenes on the back of milk bottle caps and other small items. It's in my genes!

[cantstopstampin]

did you ever keep any of her 'artwork' - I bet it was lovely.

[fabyon]

Yes I'd noticed Fab - you have the cloisonne (sp?) flower stamp - isn't it just LOVELY - and the way you'd coloured it too !

Thanks darling ! I've got the flower, vase, gecko and another one but I can't remember now ! :)

[Cheryl]

You are so inventive! I love your ideas!

[cantstopstampin]

another 3 I made for a swap - entitled 'the metal collection' - sorry IF I've shown these before, the mind wanders these days - say no more!

http://forum.paperwishes.com/album.php?albumid=73&pictureid=1259

[Heather]

Wow! Those are just awesome Gilly! Love the one in the middle! Very different!

[asiverson]

Gorgeous Gilly! I mean both you and the ATC's of course!

[jo-ann]

I'm an avid ATC swapper! I love making them and getting them as well! Right now i'm working on 3 different swaps!