NH: ATCs for Beginners: Color a Stamped Image

A number of newbies have expressed interest in Artist Trading Cards, so this is one in a series of monthly artist trading card swaps. These swaps will help you learn to construct an ATC with minimal requirements for artistic ability. One card to one partner.

The only two rules about ATCs are:

1. They must be 2.5 x 3.5 inches in size. (64mm x 89 mm)
2. They must never be sold, only traded.

Okay, are you ready for the swap requirements?

Don't be scared. :)

• Cut your card stock to the correct size (see above). If you want to make the card extra sturdy, glue a second piece of card stock to the back. For this swap, your edges should be cut neatly and evenly.
• Stamp an image on to your card stock. The stamp can be purchased or one you made yourself. Then add color to your image, using whatever media you like - paint, colored pencils, Gelatos, etc. (If you like, you can also wet emboss your stamped image before coloring.)
• Add at least one other element to your card - text, brads, eyelets, papers, inks, etc. Do not just stamp and color an image on an unembellished background.
• Turn your card over and write the name of the swap, your name, and the date on the back.
• Send it off to your partner *on time.* This is part of the swap requirements. If you send late, your partner can rate you a 3.
• Stamped image is sender's choice, but please be mindful and respectful of any dislikes your partner may have mentioned on her profile.

Rate promptly and accurately.
Communicate with me and your partner if there are problems.

Click here to read a thread about ATCs in the Newbie Helper group.

Swap photo from eatsleepstamp.