New ATCs - "Time" Swap

I finished 9 ATCs for a swap. All are a bit different, only in the photo I've used. Otherwise, the techniques are the same. I began with a background of tissue paper with clocks on it. Patterned paper on the left, swiped with brown ink. The ornate embellished "arch" is from a brown frame I cut apart to make at least 9 parts. Vellum vintage photo. Embossed stamp with words. Lastly - the finishing touch - tiny watch parts.

Baggie Swap ATCs from Others

The ATCs from the swap I was involved with have arrived. They really are cool. I love seeing what others have done with my "stuff." I especially love the "WILD" atc - very clever use of the stuff I sent. Cool to think that the leaves are from an old placemat I loved and the animal print wrapping paper came from Julie on a present. The "Tea" atc lower right is very similar to the one I created for this person. We both used the tea flower, words and heart clip similarly. We even used a similar color scheme. Very fun and a big thank you goes out to all the women who made these: Alison, Caroline in CA, Jenny in TX and Judy.

New ATCs

I enjoyed some stolen moments this evening and created some ATCs.
This ATC is titled, "On Strike."
My Bird Series (thinking of spring)

First ATC and First Swap

I made my first ever artist trading cards! I saw a swap with an Asian theme and knew this was a great thing for me with my asian interest and my many asian related materials I collect. Here are the results. I made 11 cards that are almost identical - a few variations here and there. I'll send them out this next week and get new ones from other artists. I like the way these turned out.

• Background - asian themed napkin (bamboo)
• Origami paper (red and green)
• Mesh like "paper" from Loose Ends
• Leaves that fell from my neighbor's tree
• Off white Korean writing - from a tea bag - "Korean traditional tea"
• Seed beads