Like a Cat - Sue's Crazy Cats ATCs

Hello Everyone,

I hope this blog finds you well and full of crafting energy.  This project is easy, but a little messy maybe.  Get out some paints, stencils and some stamps.  It doesn’t matter what your topic is you can still follow along and create some fun ATC’s (Artist Trading Cards) to pass on or swap with friends. 

I started with the following items.

Some A4 watercolour paper (or a heavy paper)

Dina Wakley paints (Sedona, Tangerine, Lime, Sky & White).

Tim Holtz Crazy Cats stamps

Dylusions – Old is the new black sentiment stamps

Tim Holtz Mini Stencil set 35

Tim Holtz crosses stencil

Dylusions squares small stencil

You will also need some flat medium paint brushes and some sponges.

Firstly paint 3 larger areas of one colour.

Then repeat using the other colours, covering all the white areas.

Using a sponge, a stencil and the first colour stencil on the paint, beginning on the same colour as the paint then moving off and onto another colour.  See the photo below. 

Repeat this process using all the colours and the white paint.

Stamp some script or small relevant images using either black ink or similar colours to the paint.

The aim is to cover the paper with lots of layers to give texture and interest.

Cut the A4 painted paper into  9 ATCs  each being 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches.  

Stamp your stamp ( I used the Crazy Cats stamp set by Tim Holtz) onto cardstock of your choice. I used white, grey (red/grey Echo ParkPaper) and yellow (yellow/light blue Echo Park Paper).

Glue fussy cut stamped images onto ATCs, trimming where necessary.  Draw a scribbly border around the edge of each card.

Add sentiments or words. I used the Dylusions – Old is the new black sentiment stamps.

Glue onto some recycled cardboard (cereal boxes are great) and then write your name, the date and any other information you wish on the back.

 

Now you are ready to give away, trade or keep and admire your Artist Trading Cards.

Check out the cards below or my process video.

https://youtu.be/IXlgtGr11c0