Create and swap mini works of art!\ The simple act of sharing 2½ x 3½ pieces of art, known as Artist Trading Cards, knows no boundaries and brings like-souls together like no other form of communication can. Unique statements, passionate emotions and favorite interests can all be expressed in these miniature works of art that are always traded, never sold.\ Artist Trading Cards Workshop will not only teach you how to create your own cards, combining one or more of the 25+ techniques...
The simple act of sharing 2[fraction one-half] x 3[fraction one-half] pieces of art, known as Artist Trading Cards, knows no boundaries and brings like-souls together like no other form of communication can. Unique statements, passionate emotions and favorite interests can all be expressed in these miniature works of art that are always traded, never sold. Artist Trading Card Workshop will not only teach you how to create your own cards, combining one or more of the more than 25 techniques demonstrated in step-by-step photos, it will also share the ins and outs of trading, finding and organizing card swaps and how to trade with others across the miles or even the continents.Discover ways to create colorful collage backgrounds, make cards from fabric, incorporate painting, stamping, phone book pages, tissue paper, string, stencils and much more-all is revealed in step-by-step photos, but that's not all. You'll also: Learn the ins and outs of trading-where to look, what to swap. Find creative ways to store the cards you'll soon be collecting. Be inspired by the cards from 60 talented contributors and over 200 beautiful cards.
Always Traded-Never Sold 6History of ATCs 8Create 10Intuitive Watercolor 12Watercolor on Baby Wipes 14Paint on Paper Towel 16Leafing Pen Resist 18Inky Layers 20Stencils 22Magazine Paper 24Gesso and Magazine Images 28Nevr-Dull 32Phone Book Paper 34String 38Tissue Paper 42Transfers 44Fun Foam 48Emboss-Resist 56Embossing Scraps 52Resin Fresco 54Glass-Like Resin 56Dimensional Resin 60No-Sew Fabric 64Fused Fibers 68Hand-Stitching 72Machine Sewing 76Metal Tape 80Mica 84Friendly Plastic 88Ultra-Cards 90Journaled Cards 92Folded Cards 94Diptych + Triptych Cards 96Pen + Ink Cards 98DigitalCards 100Cards for Children 102Storage for Artist Trading Cards 104Accordion Book 106Altered Square Tin 110Recycled Tin Can 112Collect + Swap 114Gallery of Signatures 116Gallery 118Contributors 124Resources 126Index 127