Synopses & Reviews
Ideas for combining paper, metal, beads, and stickers with painting, stamping, and stenciling techniques fill this guide to making 20 artist trading cards. These small cards measure 2½ x 3½ inches (6½ x 9 cm) and, once decorated, are used to provide samples of artists' work. Collecting the cards becomes a fun way to own original art and a practical method for keeping track of fellow artists met at classes, craft fairs, or shows. Beginners will find the small scale of the pieces a good way to experiment, and experienced artists and craft workers will enjoy the challenge of assembling some miniature masterpieces.
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"It's small, rectangular and the latest crafting craze to sweep the world. What is it? ATCs of course!" MyShelf.com
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"If you fancy having a go at the latest papercrafting trend for making ATCs, this little book is a good place to start." Papercraft Inspirations
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"The twenty cards shown, with variations using the same materials, give a really good idea of the way elements can be brought together to make the cards." workshopontheweb.com
Synopsis
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small cards measuring 2.5 x 3.5in (6.5 x 9cm) which you can decorate in whatever style you choose using a wide range of materials and techniques. Once completed, ATCs can be traded (never sold), giving everyone the opportunity to collect unique and original pieces of art Inspiring and fun, they allowing artists of all abilities to share their creativity with others, both locally at craft fairs, shows and classes, and globally via the internet.
This book provides numerous ideas for a wide range of ATCs based on many different methods and techniques. Experienced artists and craftworkers will love the challenge of creating smaller pieces of work, and beginners will find the smaller scale of the pieces less daunting. Whatever your ability, you are bound to find something that will inspire and excite you
Synopsis
Artist Trading Cards can be decorated and embellished in whatever style you choose using a wide range of materials and techniques. This book provides numerous ideas for traditional, classic, contemporary and unusual cards using stickers, stencils, decorative papers, metal, beads, charms, memorabilia and stamping, decoupage and collage techniques. A great book for artists and crafters of all skill levels.
About the Author
Leonie Pujol is a designer who consults with businesses and runs her own workshops.