Valentine ATCs and a little surprise to all my blog readers!

These are some of the Valentine ATCs that I've created for a swap that I'm in. I've created 15 of these. As "ATC" or Artist Trading Card is a card which reflects the expression of the artist's unique style, I've incorporated most of the techniques that I've always love using in my work. (ie. masking, distressing, inking, stamping and even embossing) I know these do not looked anything liked normal Valentine ATCs but that's just me!

These are some details as to each of these ATCs:

Valentine ATC No. 1:

1. First, I've used a self created heart shape template to mask on the pattern paper (using the pine needles distress ink) and later randomly stamped some flower images on it. I've distressed the edges of the ATCs using the scissors distressing technique and inked on them using the Tim Holtz's distress ink (faded jeans and black soot)

2. I've used a paper doiley which I've inked ( using black soot and faded jeans distress ink) and embossed on the edges to layer on the lower left corner of the ATC. I've cut out the heart using some thin chipboard and later cover it with pattern paper and stamped.

Valentine ATC No. 2:

1. First, I've used a self created heart shape template to mask on the pattern paper (using the faded jeans distress ink). I've distressed the edges of the ATCs using the scissors distressing technique and inked on them using the Tim Holtz's distress ink (pine needles and black soot)



2. I've cut out a strip of transparency using a scallop decorative scissors. Then I've used some black and grey acrylic paint to paint on the edges and stamped on it before attaching it to the ATC.

3. To add more details on it, I've stamped some small flowers and doodle on the ATC. I've also created a heart out of thin chipboard and later embossed on it.

Valentine ATC No. 3:



1. First, I've used a self created heart shape template to mask on the pattern paper (using the tea dye distress ink). I've distressed the edges of the ATCs using the scissors distressing technique and inked on them using the Tim Holtz's distress ink (walnut stain and spice marmalade)

2. I've stamped a flourish and some flowers on a vellum and cut it out along the edges of the flourishes. Later, I've embossed on the edges of the vellum before attaching it to the ATC.

Valentine ATC No. 4:




1. First, I've used a self created heart shape template to mask on the pattern paper (using the black soot distress ink). I've distressed the edges of the ATCs using the scissors distressing technique and inked on them using the Tim Holtz's distress ink (frayed burlap and black soot)



2. I've used a vellum which I've distressed it using the tear-in and inking technique to layer on the lower right corner of the ATC. Then I've created a heart which I've stamped and embossed on it for this ATC.

Valentine ATC No. 5:



1. First, I've used a self created heart shape template to mask on the pattern paper (using the walnut stain distress ink). I've distressed the edges of the ATCs using the scissors distressing technique and inked on them using the Tim Holtz's distress ink (brushed corduroy and black soot)

2. I've printed out a vintage image and distressed it using the scissors, crinkled and inking technique. I've used some staples to attach it to the ATC. I've also stenciled an image on the background using some distress ink and later embossed on it.

I've had so much fun creating these ATCs and I would liked to add a little surprise to all my blog readers here.

I've been blessed with all the wonderful support from my fellow blog readers all this time and I would liked to thank each and everyone of you. I've created some extras on these ATCs and would liked to give them away to some of my blog readers. Unfortunately, i do not have enough to reward all of you. Therefore I would be making a draw. Simply post a comment here with your email and saying that you would hope to get one of these ATC. I will be making a draw from the hat with everyone names in it. The draw would be made on the 12th of January. I will be emailing the winners.

Sources: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Pattern paper: Basic Grey, Ink: Tim Holtz's Distress Ink, Color Box and Memories, Brads: Making Memories, Other: Uni-ball White Signo Pen, Zig, Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Powders