ATC Collection Paper Pads

The phenomenon of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) is growing in popularity. This ATC collection will aid anyone, any age to start creating and collecting these tiny original pieces of art for trading!

Rosey Life
by Mona Gettmann

Tear the edges around rose image from Botanical ATC Collection (5LA-6513) and sentiment image from Winged Things ATC Collection 5LA-6509). Sponge pink ink along the torn edges. Attach three lengths of stickers from Shabby Theme Tapes (5HS-HS63489) to a text background ATC from Winged Things ATC Collection. Attach the two prepared panels to the ATC. Stamp text portion of Collage Cube (C8418) repeatedly with tan ink on a top-folded pink card. Attach two rose sticker lengths from the Shabby Theme Tapes and the prepared ATC to the card, as shown. Tie four lengths of Brown Scrapper’s Floss (5KF-00350) around the card, cutting tiny holes in the top fold, and knot the ends, as shown. Embellish the card with Pink Jewels (5HS-63423) and Martha Jewels (5HS-63422).

Travel Book
Debbie Metti
Cover the front surfaces of playing cards from the ATC Collection Collector's Tin - First Edition (5LA-6523) by gluing various pieces of patterned papers to the front of the cards. Trim close to edges and round the corners. Select desired images from the ATC Paper Pad - Travel (5LA-6515) and ATC Paper Pad - Jungle Animals (5LA-6520) and cut out. Glue to cards as shown. For the cover, trim the card with the "Travel" title a bit smaller and age the edges with Nick Bantock Ink Pad - Van Dyke Brown (5RRBROWN). Attach charms and other embellishments such as Foil Tape - Silver Wave (5PP-SWFT) as desired. Using a standard paper punch, punch a hole in the top of each card. Bind the cards together using a screw post, also known as a book screw, with metal washers between the cards to separate them and add visual interest.

Soldier Tribute ATC
Debbie Metti
Glue the sheet music page from the ATC Paper Pad - Military (5LA-6505) to one of the playing cards from the ATC Collection Collector's Tin - First Edition (5LA-6523). Trim close to the edges & round the corners. Cut flag, quote & soldier image from the same ATC Paper Pad - Military. Glue to front of card as shown. Punch holes through card & embellish with Mini Brads - Star - Silver (5PSBD05) as shown. Use a red Sharpie marker to edge the ATC.

Love the Kitty ATC
by Debbie Metti

Cover an ATC sized piece of watercolor paper with textured papers to create your background. ATCs are 2.5" by 3.5". Cut the little girl & her kitty images from the ATC Paper Pad – Babies & Children (5LA-6503) and glue to front of ATC. Computer generate the words to finish the ATC, and love the kitty.

Merry Christmas Trading Card
by Anita Byers

Make a trading card 2-1/2"x3-1/2" from green card stock. Tear a page from the Christmas Paper Pad (5LA-6512). Trim picture around the border to leave a little room on the cardstock for decoration. Cut a poinsettia and holly from the paper pad and glue on card. Attach six red buttons (5SM-6MMRED - Discontinued) to sides of card. Use Designer Dries Clear Glue with an Ultra Fine Metal Tip. Sprinkle Red Damask Fine Glitter (5AG-608). Shake off excess.