Artist Trading Cards

Hi there!

This week I saw the cutest note card posted on IG. @kellymakescards posted artist trading cards, or ATC’s. When I read more about this Instagram Hop, I loved the idea that these are mini in size. A finished card is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. The only other requirement is to use scraps and left overs to make them.

The first card has two small trees framed with a few small gold stars.

The grey card stock was sitting right beside the paper trimmer. I embossed the scrap with the (SU) Merry Melody embossing folder.

The small gold frame was added from Unbounded Love die set - (SU) - . A negative piece of Designer Vellum (SU) was used to fill the opening to create a window. Glue was added to the back under the snow, to hide the adhesive.

The fa, la, la was a left over from - Concord and 9th’s Winter Wonderland set.

And the stars, I always save the negatives from a set of bell dies! They are the perfect size for small embellishments and I love the rounded corners.

The second card Uses the left over letters from the - Joyful Frame die from Simon Says Stamps. I often save the frame and letters to use to inlay, and keep the extras with the dies.

I added the letters to a scrap piece of vellum, and used a small snowflake in place of the “o”. (Concord and 9th) This is where I added a glue dot.

I went through my bag of paper scraps and found the Christmas patterned paper and cut it with the SSS XL Label - die.

And lastly, I made a tag with Pink Fresh Studios - Skating Bunnies set.

I keep a photo box of just tags together. This was the perfect color for my little left over bunny, snowflake and star! These elements were anchored in place with Concord and 9th’s - Petite Frames Set. The sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy Ink (SU).

I added a few swirls and snowflakes from the set in Seaside Spray ink (SU). The tag was finished with a white and silver piece of bakers twine.

What I love about these minis are the size! These little cards can add a special touch to a flower arrangement, a gift bag, packages, or a lunchbox!

I will add to this collection and will use these cards for teacher’s mailboxes and packages for Christmas. 💕

If you’d like to join in on the fun, the Hop is on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8am Eastern time.

Contact: @missmissamakes to be added to the hop list.

Thanks for stopping by! - Valerie Kaye

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