Hello, Crafty Makers!
The challenge this fortnight at Shopping Our Stash is "Make An ATC". Now, I don't make ATC(s), (Artist Trading Coins/Cards) because I am not very good at creating them. I am unsure of their purpose and exactly what I am supposed to do with them when they are done. I am sure that for the real "artists" out there all of these questions are moot. Anyway, I decided to just add this to my 2019 personal challenge and take another step out of my little box. Here goes!
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MY VERY FIRST ARTIST TRADING COIN
Front
Front
Front
Back
For some odd reason, the rub on "attitude is everything" started peeling off. It may be because of the ink...IDK. I decided to just go with it because I wasn't about to start over. My grandson likes this and asked if he could have it. "Oh Yes, you can!"
Stuff I used
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Paper Napkin ATC
Well, once I got started, I just couldn't stop there. So, I thought about using a cocktail napkin. I once went napkin crazy! Now I need to use them
Napkin Coin 1
Napkin Coin 1
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Napkin Coin 2
Using my Tim Holtz® Stamp Platform, I stamped my image using Staz~On Black ink. I cut a piece of white card stock in half and applied Mod Podge to one. I allowed the glue to dry and then I placed the napkin on top, I then covered it with a piece of parchment paper and ironed the sheet to adhere the napkin to the CS. Once the napkin adhered, I placed it back on my stamp platform and using Versa Mark® Embossing Ink stamped the image a second time but slightly offset. I embossed the image using white embossing powder. In real life, the white embossing has a shimmery look...very pretty.
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ABSTRACT ARTIST COIN
On a 6"x6" piece of white card stock, I used my Heidi Swap Mini Stencil to create a patterned background. Using Distress Oxide Inks, I colored each circle. I stamped a floral image in embossing ink and then embossed it with white EP. I added a stamped sentiment and stenciled on an eye on one and a flourish on the other. After I die cut my coins, I added a little extra color and distressed the edges.
I must admit, this was a really fun way to learn a new mixed media skill and reduce my napkin hoard. I hope to see your creative coins in our challenge!
