Tuesday, June 1, 2010

ATC (Artist Trading Card)

I know these are popular but I'm not real keen on them.  But our InkSpots stamp group wanted to make some for trades for our July meeting and I got 7 of these made.  Helps if you think of them as miniature card fronts. So, here's what I made:


Do you recognize the stamp set?  It's Cowboy Boots, one of my favorites.  I colored the boot with my PrismaColor Pencils and a blending stump (made in Taiwan works best) with OMS (Odorless Mineral Spirits). It has a soft suede look.  I stamped the boot with Noir PH ink and cut it out.  I stamped the background using Burnt Umber PH ink and edged with my Pilot Gold metallic marker.


Here's a closeup of the boot.  I used the Stardust Clear Gel pen to enhance the panels on the boot.  I love how this turned out!  I will need to make more ATCs for our group as we had 13 of us total at our meeting on the 28th.  Two gals were only visiting from CA so I don't know if they'll be back.  I will post pictures of the cool nametags we made from assorted punches when I get them all photographed.

10 comments:

Glittered Paws said...

Love these boots, a friend sent me some images and I had so much fun with them I had to buy the set. They are so much fun to color and you did an excellent job.

Kim said...

How Fun! Love the stardust gel pen on this it adds just the right amount of bling!

Chelsea said...

nice ATC Carol .... I like them because they are fun and easy to do ... once you get a bunch of them you can hold them in baseball trading card plastic pages in a notebook ... that's how I keep mine.

Melisa Waldorf said...

Cute ATC!!! I wish I had time to make them and trade again. Maybe someday. I love that image. I seen it over on Barb's blog too.

Heidi Hihn said...

I did not purchase this set, but everytime I see others use it I wish I did!! Nice job!

Laine said...

I love your ATC - super cute!! I have been tempted to get that set but haven't done it yet.

Anonymous said...

Whoa! What a boot! hoot! root ta toot toot! You got rhythm, too?!! This is fine. Looks comfortable!
Best get the boot scootin' for a July 3 Kalispell wedding of western wear and workin' couple of grads out of MSU now in Air Force. She's one fine adventure gal, just returned from a month is Alaska prior to final wedding plan completion and preparation. Blessings all around.
Keep Looking UP! mt23stamper

Anonymous said...

Hey there, Carol, I located a gal, Lori, in Gilbert, Arizona, who stamps in Chandler, AZ, who blogs. Had to step out to make a DH run. Screen went black. Name was Barnett if you are able to trace back by phone# or know creative person through in state work. Have fun meeting and greeting another AZ peep!
Your sneak peek is interesting, to say the least.
Keep Looking UP!
mt23stamperatyahoodotcom

Angela K said...

Love it!!

The Queen Mama said...

Oh Carol that ATC is so you... this boot is made just for you darlin'... put your address and phone stickers and make them as business cards.. I keep wanting to but have not done so to date. Love it! thanks for shaing cynD