Monday, 19 September 2011

An ATC and a bit of journal play ...

Sweetmoves by Daniel Torrente
Splatter long and French Text by Jo Capper-Sandon
Sun Design by Maryse Carrier
Ink sprays: Poppy and Sunshine by Dylusions

I haven't made an ATC (artist trading card) for ages but it is actually where my journey into art really began. I started making and trading ATCs back in 2008 and then moved onto altered art and eventually art journaling. I still like making ATCs - the size of them (2.5 x 3.5") is still appealing to me, and it's quite a challenge to work on such a tiny scale. I created this background with two of the new ink spray colours by Dylusions - Poppy and Sunshine. These colours are gorgeous and work really well together.

'Sweetmoves' is from the new collection by Daniel Torrente for Stampotique, and is available in the UK here. She is quite a large stamp but I didn't let that put me off adding her to an ATC - as long as the main features are present I think you can afford to lose a limb or two on the ATC :-)

The words are from an English Folk song ...
Dance to your Daddy
My little Lassie
Dance to your Daddy
When the boat comes in ......

Here's a journal page I did a while ago in my small journal:

Images by Dyans Downloads (head) and Rian Designs (body)

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments and for entering my blog candy give-away. I will pick a winner on Tuesday evening at 5 pm (GMT) so it's not too late to enter  ... have a look here.

Byeee for now .......

Posted by at 13:17

29 comments:

  1. Astrid Stulemeijer (AssiCrafts)19 September 2011 at 13:31

    You inspired me with your ATC's, I just started :-D I think this one is fab! Are you going to trade them? xoxo

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  2. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans19 September 2011 at 13:52

    Wow stunning ATC, wonderful colour palette. You could enter this in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge Kate, it's perfect. Love your journal page too, great image and your inky backgrounds always inspire me to go and get inky. Tracy x

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  3. Anonymous19 September 2011 at 13:55

    I remember your Atc days very well and the stuggle to get you to go larger. Your journey has been incredible babe, long may it continue. Dy xxx

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  4. Basement Stamper19 September 2011 at 14:04

    Love the atc, they are definitely a challenge.

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  5. Kathyk19 September 2011 at 14:13

    You're not wrong about the colours of those new sprays - FAB ATC and journal page

    Kathyk

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  6. Georgie Horn19 September 2011 at 14:14

    I love your style! Fun! Fun!
    I'm hosting a blog giveaway on my blog starting tomorrow. Please share with your readers and come by for some puddin n pie.
    http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/2011/09/monday-is-lame-way-to-spend-17-of-your.html

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  7. McMGrad8919 September 2011 at 14:15

    I started with ATCs in '08 as well. It is interesting to hear how people get started in papercraft. (My real start in journaling started way back at Scrapblog dot com which isn't really up and running the way it was when I was a newbie which is too bad. I loved the digital work.

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  8. Valerie-Jael19 September 2011 at 14:26

    Great ATC, and love the journal page, too! Valerie

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  9. Sandy19 September 2011 at 15:10

    Wow these are stunning Kate.
    Amazing designs. Love them.

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  10. Marit19 September 2011 at 15:24

    I don't do that many ATC's lately, but I agree: the size is very nice to work on for a change! I love your art journal page too - and yep, I would love to have more hours in a day (or not need sleep..)

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  11. Effie19 September 2011 at 15:46

    I think I need to get me some of those paints...

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  12. Crafting Queen19 September 2011 at 15:55

    Love the ATC and the journal page.

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  13. lilylovekin19 September 2011 at 15:59

    No matter what size you work in your work is fantastic and always an inspiration. I've needed some lately thank you. Have a great week.

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  14. flutterbycrafter19 September 2011 at 17:39

    Wow, both stunning, love the colours xx

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  15. Aisling19 September 2011 at 18:50

    Love your ATC! The colours are great as always! And of course journal pages is too.

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  16. Joy19 September 2011 at 19:00

    Fabulous ATC I love those colours and that's another stamp on my wish list! As always, a fantastic journal page too. xx

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  17. Gillian ....19 September 2011 at 19:19

    Loving both your ATC & journal page,fab backgtounds and colours as always.

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  18. Von19 September 2011 at 19:31

    Brilliant atc :) and stunning colours

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  19. Kelly19 September 2011 at 19:56

    I love your journal page asking these very great questions. It would be so much easier if we didn't have to sleep, we would indeed accomplish so much! Great ATC too!
    Hugs and blessings.
    Kelly

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  20. Anonymous19 September 2011 at 20:14

    Great stuff! Fabulous ATC and journal page! The new ink sprays look gorgeous, and I love that stamp.

    I keep thinking I should try ATCs or APCs (have a special 365, sorry 366, project in store for next year, which would be great for that).

    And thanks, I'll be humming that all night now!

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  21. Sue19 September 2011 at 20:17

    These are brilliant Kate, I love your colour combinations. That new Stampotique stamp is fab x

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  22. Willy19 September 2011 at 21:03

    Both are fantastic, Kate!

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  23. Sid19 September 2011 at 21:53

    Loving your ATC & the journal page is fab !!

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  24. Craphty19 September 2011 at 22:35

    Poppy and sunshine look so must have. I think I need some more colours! Great art work. x C

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  25. Anonymous19 September 2011 at 22:41

    OOh I love your ATC and your Journal page is fantastic. If you still 'do' swaps, let me know...I love swapping! Love S xxx

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  26. Sharon19 September 2011 at 22:51

    Amazing creations - such striking backgrounds and great images. I found a "Traplet" outlet in Australia and have ordered your Art Journalling DVD's!!!!! I just love your work!

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  27. Robin Panzer Art20 September 2011 at 05:09

    Love your ATCs!

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  28. Catherine20 September 2011 at 12:17

    I like the ATC, those stampotique stamps are so versatile, great background :-)

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  29. Joy20 September 2011 at 13:36

    Love your Mixed Media look on the ATC... thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

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