Prototype of my 1st ATC (Artist Trading Card) / General / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

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NancyAndFriends Feb 9, 2006

:clap: Alright...here we go. I am going to share my first prototype...I hope someone else will jump in with theirs. :dance:

This card is completely made by hand using:

Card stock
Multiple watercolor washes of tan, heather green, very delicate mauve, and heather blue.

Then distressed with inks.

Letters is a fun hand done...using gradient colors.

Photos were cut-out in random shapes and applied to a light weight black paper, cut out again and then applied to the card.

A few squiggles, here and there, some added fun sayings.

A button on the front with copper edge and copper thread to tie it closed.

The back is all hand printed (sure wish I could use the computer some how for all of this)
Pertinent information and I drew some of my favorite little busy girls.

I will probably add some little saying that means a lot to me...(I love to collect quotes and have a ton over the years)

OK>...LET me know what you think...Good or Bad !!

The card is within the dimensions 2 1/2 X 3 1/2 and is a tri-fold, which is perfectly 'legal' with the ATC five O.

:hug:
Nancy

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Aleta - The Silly Bear Feb 9, 2006

Nancy, bear_flower
I was just logging off for the day and those three little letters (ATC) caught my eye. What a FABULOUS card!!!! I love, love, love it! bear_wub

I really have to dash out now but I just had to say.....Yippee! Another paper and paste queen!

Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta

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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 9, 2006

SUPERB!

Budd Bears Boutique
BC, Canada
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Jo-Ann G Feb 9, 2006

Fabulous

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Sandi.S. Feb 9, 2006

Fantastic card, Nancy! I'd say you're on the right track! Thanks for sharing with us.

Past Time Bears
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 9, 2006

Soooo creative and cute, Nancy . . . very well done, friend!

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Tammy Feb 9, 2006

It's beautiful and so creative Nancy. I love it !

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Dilu Feb 9, 2006

Yayyyy Nancy!!!!

woooHooo....great job! love it!

dilu

Winneybears and Friends
White City, Oregon
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Winney Feb 9, 2006

Very creative and different..neat card !...Winney

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Carolyn Green Feb 9, 2006

Nancy, your card is fabulous.... I love it! bear_wub

Very creative and a fun card.

Hugs
Carolyn

Lemmon Bears
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lemmonbears Feb 9, 2006

I just love it!!
Joan

Sunnie Bears
Ridgecrest, CA
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SunnieOne Feb 9, 2006

absolutely PERFECT! outstanding concept! I love it! Did I say I love it?
Sonya

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plushkinbear Feb 9, 2006

Nancy, what a creative mind you have! You should include your YORKIES too!!! the are amazing! bear_wub

Julia :hug:

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NancyAndFriends Feb 10, 2006

Thank you everyone...I am sure I will change it but it is nice to know I am on the right trail.

I would love to make a beautiful one on the computer, with all that layering and pretty things...someday perhaps.

I have never done scrapbooking either...I am sure that would be a big help too!

You gals made me feel ...GOOD.....oooo, isn't there a song about that. Eh, I feel good!!!

I want to see some of yours now...come on get on the computer or grab some paper and glue.

Shelli, has issued a deadline for us!

I made mention of my trading cards in my kitten auction, so I had to get busy... bear_grin

:hug: to you all,

Nanc....

Newcastle, Ontario
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thumperantiques Feb 10, 2006

Nancy, I love your ATC - it is very creative! I am sooo envious that you are able to play - I wish I could participate. Keep up the good work and I will be looking for more of your cards.

Hugs,

Brenda