Have you ever collected trading cards? Curious about making your own?

ATC is an acronym for Artist Trading Cards and they are rising in popularity! After collaging for 4 years, I've discovered these fun size art cards and have loved them ever since! These mini pieces of art are a cinch to make and a challenge to know when to stop! Measuring only 2.5 wide by 3.5 inches long, they are huge on possibilities.

In 4 simple steps you can have a collection of your own mini masterpieces to swap, trade, exchange, or simply give away. I offer three styles of cards based on materials you may have around the house. Do you have old paperbacks? Coffee table books? Glue, scissors, and a space to play? Then I encourage you to experiment with Artist Trading Cards. They will give you an excuse (if you needed one!) to be creative, experiment with textures, color, and composition, all in a little gift!

Use them as a bookmark, as a mini motto for your desk space, punch a hole and add some string to make a gift tag, slip it into a lunch box to make someone smile, or seek out other artists who are open to a mail exchange. This class is just the beginning of the options using mixed media in creating ATCs.

Let this little piece of reimagined materials turn into a delightful experience of creativity. Let's Go!

Other of my classes that may inspire you in this ATC experience include:

Doodling 101

Create a Paper Collage with Materials You Already Own

Simple Whimsy Doodling with Added Watercolor

Melissa Sorrells

Art and Art History

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