EJ: Ephemera ATC

Let's do an ephemera ATC exchange!

For this swap make 1 ATC for 1 partner using ephemera. Collage, paint, stamp, sew, draw, die cut, punch - whatever it takes but re-use your ephemera and make your ATC fantastic.

An ATC is an artist trading card size 2.5 x 3.5 inches (landscape or portrait).

An ATC should reflect you as an artist with wonderful art on the front and then information on the back such as your name, the name of the swap (so you can get rated), an email or blog address and perhaps information about techniques used to make your ATC (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.).

Be sure to do original work (not a copy of your original work).

Check out your partner's profile for inspiration but ultimately, this is sender's choice.

You may draw, paint, collage, rubber stamp, etc. just be sure to put effort into your ATC and not sticker slap. Create a thoughtful layout.

Have fun!

Image above from Flickr here

Here's a list of ephemera examples (not exhaustive) ... a spring board for your ideas.

tags
tickets
ticket stubs
used subway passes
playing cards
tarot cards
coin and paper money
ticket stubs
lottery tickets
game pieces
office objects like paper clips, post its, Rolodex cards
keys
maps
watch parts
magazine ads
book pages
plastic and acrylic
film or film strip materials
fabrics, especially antique
flat pebbles and stones
interesting diagrams from books or magazines
timetables
passes
menus
cigar box labels and bands
die-cuts
paper dolls
seed company ads
Clipper Ship Cards
Cameo Stamps
labels (beer, soda, olives, etc)