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Here we are to a brand new challange over Simon Says Stamp!
This week’s theme over Simon Says Stamp Monday Challange is Make An Artist Trading Card Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5″ x 3.5″.
As always the lovely Heidi and her team at Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a fabulous $50 voucher to spend in their super fantastic online store! You have to be in it to win it!
We also have a special challenge for children between the ages of 2 and 16! CLICK HERE or on the logo to go directly to the challenge page
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”3010″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ onclick=”zoom”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]I started working on my ATC by collage the background with pieces of magazine paper. I love working with magazine paper because they have a nice coat that gives great textures. To create even more texture on my ATC, I used different magazines so that I could get different fonts and shapes, I also used normal glue for that and when I was satisfied with the text background I let the glue dries very well.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”3011″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ onclick=”zoom”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]I added gesso to the background with a spatula, I used a very light hand to apply gesso since i desired the gesso to grip to the texture that the paper already built. When the gesso was dry, I added color with distress oxide. I used a couple of greens making sure to dry well among applications. To acquire even more texture I added gesso with my fingers making several casual dots here and there.
I highlight these dots with a black charcoal pencil and added some more doodling with a white pen.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”3009″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ onclick=”zoom”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Final touches were my signature stitches around the ATC. I also glued a die cut from a Sizzix beautiful die, added stickers and the paper dolls.
I will send these two ATCs to a very very very special person in my life. She is an amazing, talented, big hearted, supportive woman.. and I am so happy that she will receive these two ATCs.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_gallery interval=”0″ images=”3005,3006,3007,3008,3009,3010,3011,3012″ img_size=”large”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Simon Says Stamp is also on Instagram! If you would like you can also share your projects there, but don’t forget to use the hashtag #sssmchallange[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
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Stay Happy Stay Creative…till next time!
Ciao , Zoey
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- The Crafter’s Workshop WHITE GESSO Matte Opaque TCW9001
- Tim Holtz 4 Oz Crackle Paint ROCK CANDY Distress Clear Ranger TDC31888
- Sizzix Thinlits Die – Moroccan Tile (Item: 661725)
STAMPS
- Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps DOCUMENTED CMS226
- Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps MIXED MEDIA 2 CMS261
- Stampers Anonymous Cling Rubber Stamps CLASSICS #6 SCF006
- Tim Holtz Rubber Stamp SEQUENCE Stampers Anonymous J4-2841
INKS
- Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO Ranger TDO55891
- Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Ranger TDO56294
- Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad BLACK SOOT Ranger TDO55815
- Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad ICED SPRUCE Ranger TDO56034
- Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad PEELED PAINT Ranger TDO56119
- Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad CANDIED APPLE Ranger TDO55860
MISC.
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dici che siamo malate di Dolls????? io penso di sì! Mi piace tantissimo vedere come le usi tu, è un modo assolutamente unico e superstiloso! Bellissimo lavoro come sempre! barbara
These ATC’s are so pretty, Zoey! Love the pretty background and the paper dolls are fabulous! Hugs, Sandra
You’re such a pro at ATC’s that you can probably make them with your eyes closed! I love how each of your ATC’s is totally unique and original and inspiring. Well done here, as always!
your ATC’s are so sweet…adorable little works of art…hugs kath xxx
You are the queen of ATCs and as always, these are flawless and just so beautiful! I adore every single detail about both cards and love what you’ve created… Hugs! <3
Such pretty ATCs Zoey! I love all the layers in the background and that you used magazine paper. Gorgeous colors and sentiments.
they are amazing, love the background
Love these – great layered backgrounds and the messy stitching is gorgeous. The Paper Dolls are so perfect for ATCs, and I love the ones you’ve chosen here.
Alison x
So beutiful and sweet! Lovely soft colors broken by black stitching make a perfect match. Love the sentiments which fot perfectly with the paper dolls. Great set of ATC as always! Hugs, Marzena
Love both ATCs, Zoey. The colors and the sentiments are fantastic! 🙂
Wonderful atcs!!!!!!!!!!!
these are fabulous Zoey- and it looks like many of us are loving using the Paper Dolls for the ATCS too;
They are PERFECT for ATCs!!! So glad they made different sizes!!
So cool, Zoey! You make the most amazing backgrounds, and the people are perfect with your words! Love the stitching!! hugs, Maura
Favolose…bellissima l’idea per lo sfondo…che dire se non bravissima Zoey…invidio la destinataria di questi capolavori! Un abbraccio. Simona
Really Fabulous!!
I love these, Zoey, of course I love everything you create. The blues and greens in the background are so pretty together and as always, I love the stitching. Amazing!
Cathie ♥
Beautiful! What a gift for a friend.
Gorgeous ATC’s Zoey 🙂 I think you are the queen of ATC’s and these are absolutely fabulous! The colours and details are stunning! LOVE them 🙂
luv
Lols x x x
your projects are always wonderful, they encourage me to try new methods of creating in color and mediums, thank you.