Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Stampotique ATCs!

Lovelyarethesound by Daniel Torrente
Sun Design by Maryse Carrier
Splatter Long, and Fly by Jo Capper-Sandon
For Stampotique Originals

Inks by Dylusions

Screaming Bunny by Roc Nicholas
Abstract Foliage by Jo Capper-Sandon
Whatever from Carol's Collection

Inks by Dylusions, plus Picket Fence Distress Stain by Ranger


Maria has set us the challenge over at Stampotique this time, and what a great challenge this is. Maria has challenged us to make ATCs using Stampotique images. 

ATCs were my first love, and it's how I got into the whole mixed media thing in the first place. I met some wonderful people through on-line trading groups back in 2008. You can see some of my early ATCs on Flickr here, but go gentle on me - this is all my early stuff ok?!!


Incase anyone doesn't know what an ATC is (where have you been hiding?!), it is a small work of art measuring just 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". The idea is that you make an ATC and then TRADE it, yes, swap with someone! 

So, does anyone want to swap a Stampotique ATC with me? As you can see I have made two which are up for swapsies ...... If you want to swap with me for one of my ATCs here, leave the word TRADE in your blog comment, and at the end of this challenge (8th May) I will pick someone to trade with using Random.org. Let's get into the spirit of things and trade!!

Don't forget to visit the Stampotique Designers Challenge blog here for all the details and to link to your creations. You may even be lucky enough to win a $30 gift certificate for Stampotique!

Byee for now .....

Posted by at 07:00

33 comments:

  1. Sid25 April 2012 at 08:08

    Great ATC's Kate and I would like to trade with you !!

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  2. Michelle Webb25 April 2012 at 08:35

    What a great pair! I love the colours, so bright too. The layers of interest always work so well in all your work Kate. Please count me in on the chance to TRADE, fingers crossed. Michelle x

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  3. Lisa25 April 2012 at 08:41

    Oh these are so gorgeous and bright and zingy colourful. They're just fabulous. I'd love to trade with you so- TRADE!!! ATCs are my first love too, amazing what you can do on such a small piece.

    Lisa Sparkle :)

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  4. Fiona25 April 2012 at 09:14

    Kate these are gorgeous! I'm not sure I'm eligible for the trade, but that is sure something I'd love to do with you one day :) I checked out your flickr ATC's - it is so fantastic to see how your creative approach to ATC's has developed...

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  5. Sarah25 April 2012 at 10:58

    these are fab!

    did you find that after a while away from ATCs it's really difficult to get back into it?

    I tried to make some recently, I'd forgotten how SMALL they are!

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  6. Willy25 April 2012 at 11:20

    Two real Kate ATC's! Love them!

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  7. Debbie25 April 2012 at 12:00

    Hiya Kate.
    Not long for you and Kaz now!! Oh how exciting.

    I just adore ATC's and I make alot of them and I also use them as Business cards.
    I used the "Key Keeper" monster the other day for some and when I gave a lady a card she said can I have that monster one please...HaHa

    Your two ATC's are gorgeous, love the great colours and stitching, must go straight over and join in. Debbiexx

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  8. Vicki G25 April 2012 at 13:12

    Okay SOOOOO I need to come to you and learn to make ATC's! GORGEOUS!

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  9. EmeralDQueen25 April 2012 at 13:22

    TRADE!!! I love them they are fantastic!!! Love your work, very inspirational.

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  10. Christa Perdok25 April 2012 at 13:53

    i love it!!!! gr christa

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  11. Christa Perdok25 April 2012 at 13:54

    great!!!

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  12. Marit25 April 2012 at 14:15

    Love the guy with the wings, great pieces of (small) artworks! (sorry but leave me out of the trade - I love a good trade but have no time to make ATCs right now, maybe another time)

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  13. Rogue25 April 2012 at 14:21

    I would love to trade with you. These are so beautiful. I really admire your work. Thank you for the opportunity :)

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  14. Kaz 25 April 2012 at 14:46

    Scrummy yummy and totally gorgeous xx

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  15. GlitteryKatie25 April 2012 at 14:59

    Fabulous ATCs! I adore your inky backgrounds!!

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  16. Maarit at Violets Corner25 April 2012 at 16:19

    Fabulous work!

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  17. Inkypinkycraft25 April 2012 at 18:27

    Gorgeous simply love the greenone!! Fabby hugs trace x

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  18. Kaz25 April 2012 at 18:45

    Fab couple of ATC's Kate, truly gorgeous x

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  19. Carol Q25 April 2012 at 18:48

    love these Kate!

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  20. Tessa25 April 2012 at 20:18

    Gorgous ATC's love them colors!

    xx Tessa

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  21. Siobhan Brignull25 April 2012 at 21:00

    yum yum atc's and if you TRADE with me I'll Trade with someone else as well x

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  22. Valerie H. Marshall25 April 2012 at 21:48

    Kate, these are totally fabulous! Love the gorgeous details on both of them! I'd love to trade with you! :D
    Val :)

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  23. Basement Stamper26 April 2012 at 01:55

    I love both of these, your colors blow me away they are so fabulous!!! Love the images & sentiments you chose for both of them, so appropriate.

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  24. Astrid Stulemeijer (AssiCrafts)26 April 2012 at 06:15

    These are fab, I would love to TRADE with you. Xoxo

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  25. sara j26 April 2012 at 13:55

    OOOO yes, TRADE, TRADE, TRADE! lol. I am about to embark on my first series of ATC's and as a ferevent admirer of your work, and humble practioner (and lover) of the calendar project, I would be honored to have one of your creations. Your work and blog are great...have a FAB-U-LOUS time at Ranger U and in NYC!!!!

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  26. Linda Kunsman26 April 2012 at 15:58

    These are really FAB!! It's amazing how much you can get onto a small surface! I do believe my venture into mixed media began with ATCs too! Much as I'd love to trade I do not own any Stampotique stamps, so I'll just admire yours here.

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  27. susiesu27 April 2012 at 02:46

    Hi Kate I would love to TRADE ATC's with you. Love your Stampotique ATCS. Does mine have to include Stampotique stamps to qualify????? Have a fabby dabby weekend lol Susiesu xxx

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    1. thekathrynwheel27 April 2012 at 10:23

      Hi Susie, as this is a Stampotique challenge it would be nice if the ATC did use Stampotique (but I won't disqualify you if it doesn't LOL!)

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  28. Renee27 April 2012 at 04:31

    Oooooohh. Sounds exciting. Count me in for the trade. Do you recommend any particular type of paper or cardstock for using dylusion inks?

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    1. thekathrynwheel27 April 2012 at 10:24

      Hi Renee,
      I use a coated card for Dylusions when making something like this as I find the inks stay nice and bright. The exact card I used here is Xerox Colotech 300gsm. I also use Ranger Manilla cardstock sometimes. Hope that helps!

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  29. Anonymous28 April 2012 at 07:17

    Fab atc's Kate! Love the colours and the one with the bunny is my absolute favorite

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  30. Maria Sabina R.29 April 2012 at 19:05

    u re a great artist!!!!!! i simply adore your work

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  31. Nicole Maki3 May 2012 at 01:23

    Your work is so FAB! I love it.

    I wasn't letting myself comment here until I had some ATCs of my own to TRADE. Thanks for the chance.

    Warmly,
    Nicole

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