Technique ATC Swap

Here are the ATC's I got back for this swap. I submitted my Faux Parchment Java ATC for this one. This swap I participated in through the Technique Junkies, all technique information you can get by subscribing to the TJ newsletter.

Created by Top Left to Right

Susan Kesselman (Twinkling Watercolors), Cat Gondek (Top Latch Card), Shelly Schmidt (Aged Parchment), Janice Wood (AI Float), Deb Lovett (Mesh Direct), Deb Lovett (Bleached Color), Cat Gondek (Captured Beads), Juliet Arrighi (Faux Handmade Paper) and Shirley Zirkle (Twinkling H2O Resist)

I'm going to have to do this swap again...It is an ongoing swap.

Artist Trading Card: International Elephant Swap

Elizabeth Mackie our hostess made us these wonderful cards, indicating all who were involved and from where we sent ATC's.

Top to Bottom: Left To Right

Created by: Meg Ashe (USA) "Journey to Maroc", Lorna Sommer (USA), Elizabeth Mackie (Australia) "Celebration", Deirdre Roberts (USA) "Elephant Going", Janet Kirk (Northern Ireland), Laura Carson (USA) "Elegant Elephant", Johanna Ylikippari (Finland), Linda Giese (USA) "Peeking thru the Fronds", Elizabeth Mackie - this was actually an RAK we received "SOS" Melbourne Paperific October 2007 "Change the World"

Rixta Francis (Australia), Cindy Marko (USA), Betsy Hawkins (USA) "Elephant Walk", Elizabeth Mackie "Lucky", Christine Ghezzo (USA) **"Makena", Alison Brandist (England) "Indian Delight"

**This ATC has a photo of Christine's adopted elephant named Makena. For more information on supporting the rescue of orphaned elephants and adopting your own, please visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Second Elephant ATC

Well here he is again my Elephant. This summer I was actually in two Elephant ATC swaps. This is the ATC from the second swap done through the Artist Trading Card Yahoo Web Group. It was an international swap which was a lot of fun to be involved in. I will post all those ATC's as well.

For this ATC I used the Elephant Stamp as it currently exists in its working stage and the Scroll Inchie Stamp in the upper left corner. I learned this summer how to make umbrella's and tried it for this swap. I wasn't to thrilled with my first try though.

Elephant ATC

Congo Beat

Created by: Nina Perrin

Inchie created by Nina Perrin from Purple Faerie Inchie Swap using the Adante Inchie Stamp by Purple Faerie.

Product used: Cork Paper, SEI Madeira Ribbon, Ribbon Letter Stickers, Chalk Cat's Eye Ink,

The Stamp is a sneak-sneak Peek of something I've been working on for quite some time. It's not totally done yet but I hope to hash out the manufacturing issues soon and get it out as a complete set in the near future. For 2 points toward the BLOG CANDY...leave a comment on what you think and what else you'd like to see in a set like this.

Purple Faerie Themed ATC Swap Results

It really isn't that we've had a lot of swaps lately just that I'm finally getting around to posting the results of them all. I know how nice it is to see a lot of different artwork to assist in the inspiration of additional artwork. This swap was hosted by Mindy Rapp on the Web-Group and was a themed ATC swap. The themes were Elephants, Coffee, an Open Theme and Fashion.

Top left to right down - Created by (theme):Betsy Hawkins (open theme using sparkle paper), Deborah Cariker (Coffee theme), Mindy Rapp (Elephant), Mindy Rapp (Coffee), Mindy Rapp (Coffee), Stephanie Povey (Open), Mindy Rapp (Fashion), Bela White (Open), Bela White (Open)

Roni Johnson (Fashion), Mindy Rapp (Fashion), Roni Johnson (open), Deborah Cariker (Fashion), Mindy Rapp (Fashion), Deborah Cariker (Open), Stephanie Povey (Coffee) *note if you can't read the text at the bottom is says "Hand Stamped under influence of coffee" Made me laugh, Roni Johnson (Coffee)

Ok so you've seen my Coffee submission to this swap...but I was also in the Elephant theme...now I had sooooo much fun with this one. What is so cool is that I got to use an inchie on these ATC's from a previous PF Inchie Swap...soooo cool. My hopes are to then use the ATC on a card. We will see if I ever get to it though. I will post it in a few with additional info on this ATC.

My Coffee ATC - Using the New JAVA Set

My VERY SIMPLE Java ATC for the swap

For the background paper I used a Technique Junkies, Technique called Faux Parchment...so my ATC's even smell like coffee. YUM!!! Here is the set I used for the cards.

Set Title: JAVA

9 Stamps in the Set

Retails for $19.00

Last of the Coffee ATC's

Well this is the last of them...It was a wonderful swap!

Created by Left to right top to bottom: Joanne Langseth, Marie Throller, Dannie Bregman (the title on this is Hubba Hubba lol), M.C. Sparks, Janis Graham, Jan Hoefa, Stephanie Povey (this is sooo very funny. It says at the bottom Effects of concentrated caffeine - Oh so true), Martha Lee, Kim Solinas

More Coffee ATC's from the SWAP

Even More of the Coffee ATC's

Listed Left to right top to bottom: Gina Ahrens, Meg Ashe, Fran Jacob, Kate Usher, Willow H., Elinor Stecker-Orel, Marianne, Esmeralda S., Janet Kirk (Sewn with shrinky dinks)

More ATC's from the Coffee Swap

Second Set

Above: Deva Godfrey, Jingles titled what coaster, Stephanie Povey

Below (left to right top to bottom): Brenda Harkness, Debbie Hall, Shirley Zirkle, Kim Smith, Susan Brennan, Linda Lee Smith, Janice Lopez, Paula Hagar and Glitter Bear aka JRV

ATC's from the Coffee ATC Swap

This was a huge swap I participated in...so lots of samples. Here is the first set.

These were created by: (listed top left to right: Lori Gilbert, Wendy Howell, Karleen of Green Lion Studios, Bridgitte Mailahn, Faith Iressler, Emily Handler, Janet Cassady & Kay Cox.

Some things to note that are quite fun: Karleen's has actual coffee beans on it, Brigitte Mailahn is an original painting, Emily Handler is from Szolnok, Hungary and hers is sewn, Kays is just plain FUNNY!!!

ATC RAK Received

I received this ATC last week as an RAK and I have to say that although the content didn't really strike me a few things about this RAK did. 1. It was done on a piece of Framers Matt board and that seemed so suited to the topic. Title is Office Series. 2. It was created by a MAN...yah so check this out...Is my surprise so shocking??? I don't know much about men in the art world but I was shocked because I don't see a lot of men in the paper crafting world. Refreshing! But the double wammy is that....well you just have to go to his website.

Created by David Schulze

New Purple Faerie ATC Swap

ATC Multi Themes

Sign up for one or all themes, your choice.

Sign Up By: Saturday, June 28th, 2008

How Do I sign Up?: Email Mindy Rapp at mindyrapp@sbcglobal .net

When is it due?: No later than, Monday, July 28th, 2008

Quantity: 6 of each theme you sign up for


1st Theme: JAVA

2nd Theme: Elephants

3rd Theme: Pirates

4th Theme: Fashion

5th Theme: Kids

6th Theme: Open (whatever you want to do)

Check Out this ATC Swap

Cuppa' Joe ATC Swap

This swap is being hosted by Stephanie Povey and the Artist Trading Cards Yahoo Group.

Here are the details:

Sign up by: July 14th

Due by: July 30th

Qty: make 6/5 received back

Not a morning person? Can't even talk to you 'til you've had a cup of coffee? Does the local coffee bar know you by name and hand over your 'usual' without your having to place an order? Are you on automatic ship from both Gevalia and Starbucks, and you still run out before the end of the month? It's because you drink coffee well into the night as you are making ATC's, right? Then you might as well make an ATC about it!

All media (original and digital okay; no photocopies) and interpretations of the theme welcome. Tasteful nudity allowed; please remember that these will most likely be shown at the receiver's local coffee bar.

Please include a mailing label and 1.50 postage.

International players may send an extra ATC (any subject) and/or ephemera instead of postage. Your mailing container may be recycled to you, or I may find something else if it doesn't work out.

Email Stephanie at k9dancer@hotmail.com to sign up.

International players should allow 3 weeks for your cards to arrive. Players, please email me when you mail your cards. I will confirm receipt when I get them.

I'm playing and have a special surprise in reference to this swap!

Purple Faerie ATC Theme Swap: Technique Round

Here are the last of the Technique ATC's from the Purple Faerie Swap. I hope you have enjoyed the walk through the swap results.

Created by Denise Jack
Technique: Alcohol Ink


Created by Wendy Tunison Technique: Polished Stone


Created by Deb Lovett Technique: Spray Starch


Created by Gretchen Sheridan
Technique: Alcohol Inks

Purple Faerie ATC Theme Swap: Technique Round - Crayon Batik

Created by Mindy & Ainsleigh Rapp

Technique: Crayon Batik

Crayon Batik Tutorial

Supplies:

1. Crayons
2. Reinkers or Acrylic paints
3. Pan large enough to fit your paper into
4. Cardstock or any porous paper
5. Paper Towels

Step One

Create designs with the crayons onto your cardstock/paper

Step Two

Add your reinkers or Acrylics to your pan with enough water to submerge your paper 1/8" deep.

Step Three

Add your cardstock/paper (right side up) to the bath and let it soak up the dye mixture. When desired color/shade is obtained remove the cardstock from the bath and rinse with cool water to remove any excess dye. Lay to dry onto paper towels.

Step Four

Use the paper on a project.

Sample from Dot Calm Village

Purple Faerie ATC Theme Swap: Technique Round

Created by Allie Gower

Technique: Waxy Cuttlebug

Created by Nina Perrin

Technique: Aged Metal

Created by Betsy Hawkins

Technique: Marker Wash

Of course more of the ATC's from the Technique round of the swap...and I still have more to share so stay tuned in.

Purple Faerie ATC Theme Swap: Technique Round - Salt Dye

Created by Vanessa VanderHyde
Technique: Watercolor Salt Dye

Watercolor Salt Dye Technique

Supplies Needed

1. Reinkers, ink, watercolors
   
2. Watercolor paper or any scrapbooking (not slick) cardstock
   
3. Table salt, rock salt, sea salt - Use different size salt for different effects.
   
4. Paintbrush, rubberbrayer, waterbrush or any tool to apply color to paper

Step One

Apply color to your paper and shake salt onto paper. Let the ink dry completely then shake/brush off salt.

Step Two

Use your paper on any project.

Stamping With Di

Purple Faerie ATC Theme Swap: Technique Round

Created by Deborah Cariker
Technique: Nail Polish

Nail Polish Technique

Supplies Needed

1. **Well ventilated location to do the technique**
2. Disposable or reusable tub to hold water. Needs to be larger than the size of your paper.
3. Finger Nail Polish - at least 3 colors
4. Paper Towels
5. Card stock you will be creating the technique onto.

Step One

Fill the tub with warm water

Step Two

Drop a couple of drops of each color of the nail polish into the tub of water.

Step Three

Lay your card stock onto the surface of the water for a couple of seconds. Remove and turn over to let dry.

Note: You can replace the nail polish with many things and get the same effect. Try crushed chalk or liquid oil paint.

Sample of Deborah's Nail Polish Paper

Card Created by Vikki Howard

Purple Faerie ATC Theme Swap: Purple Round

Once Again Ladies - - - Incredible work

Purple Faerie ATC Theme Swap: Vintage Round

Linda's ATC's texture background is actually textured...this is something you can not see just by looking at this scan of it.

Connie used a lot of distressing. Including scissor distressing, ink distressing and white wash distressing.

Wendy used textured paper then distressed it with ink and then also used clear embossing to even further texture it.

Incredible demonstrations of texture and distressing to give dimension.

Mindy used some incredible glitter on this ATC which is hard to see on this scan. Glitter is used on the little girls dress, shoes and hair.

Allie I've got to know where you found that brad. It is a very shimmery antiqued copper brad that very similar to a worn penny. What brand is it?

Betsy used an actual photo of her Dad on this ATC. Dated 1918 age 2 I love the use of photo's on this ATC. Reminding us that these little mini works of art can also be re-used on scrapbook pages or as inserts to scrapbooks or for mini scrapbooks or a binder of Scrapbook ATC's...really I guess the options are endless. Thanks Betsy for reminding me of this option.

I created my Vintage ATC on Chipboard and used some punchinella and dimensional paint on my ATC. I used the Circa 1917 stamp that I just released this month as well as a vintage button.

Deborah also used vintage buttons on her ATC's and something you can't tell by looking at this scan is that the vintage photo images are actually embossed.

Stephanie did a lot of intricate layering on her ATC. She used vintage images she cut out and some she colored some look like they were stamped, but on all she layered and paper pieced.