Sunday 25 January 2015

Swapping ATC's

 Many moons ago I started making ATC's as a way of using up some of the small scraps of paper left over from card making.

Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) have to measure 3.5 x 2.5 inches and they have to be traded not sold. Those are the only 2 rules. Apart from that, anything goes!


They can be made using any theme, style or techniques - and it is quite fun trying out new stamps or stash on them.

 I have now made hundreds of them over the years and swapped them with crafters from all over the world. I've posted up photos of a few old ones to show a few examples.

I now host a monthly theme swap on Docrafts and I am amazed at the variety of different cards that turn up every time. New members are always welcome to join!

I am also part of a small  international ATC swapping group of around a dozen - so I get the chance to make and receive lots of these little treasures!


12 comments:

  1. atc's always look like they should be bigger projects as they are so detailed, really like yours :D

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  2. Hi all your ATCs are gorgeous. It must be lovely to get new ones in the post. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

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  3. I think ATCs are a great way to showcase your creativity. We'll done you for giving crafters an opportunity to share.

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  4. Gorgeous ATC's, Just hopping by. Lizzie xx

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  6. Fab ATCs. Crafting in miniature :-)

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  7. Gorgeous ATCs. i especially like the second one, love the colours and designs

    Lorna xx

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  8. Beautiful ATC's, my favourite is the third one down. Bet these get swap requests very quickly x

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  9. I don't "do", or even look at ATCs usually, but I felt I couldn't bypass you without commenting LOL. They are lovely, the top one is my fave, but I would just make them as toppers :o)
    Jackie xx

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  10. wow ... super set of ATC's ... sorry I am very late for the blog hop ... have a great week ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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