Theyre small, simple to make, and incredibly addictive. An overview as to what an artist trading card aka atc is, basics on how to make them and preparing for the swap at. I had a look at the groups home page, and have to say that i was impressed by the range of cards on display. With months of thought and contemplation i have decided to closedown the blissfull artist trading card swap. For this swap, simply message your partner a list of 10 books youve read and liked. Apr 4, 2017 my friend christine shebroe is hosting a rolodex card swap and here are a few that i made to trade with the other artists in the group. But last year, something new emerged artist trading coins. Trading card template word unique more than today artist trading cards atc envelope or one to go in pocket letters. Great book to get ideas for collage and artist trading cards atcs. Oct 01, 2016 an overview as to what an artist trading card aka atc is, basics on how to make them and preparing for the swap at. Here we try to showcase cards that have been made and mailed. Artist trading card swap after 8 years of swapping atcs, we are sad to announce that the atc swap. I used the background stamps to make it look like a page from a book. Usually the back of the card has the artist s signature and date and if the card is part of a.
Artists create, trade and collect art at organized swap events, either in person or online. See more ideas about artist trading cards, cards and artist. Similar to artist trading cards, these trading coins are circles of mixed media art designed to be shared and traded. Artist trading cards, most often referred to as atcs are little works of art that are usually only 2 12 x 3 12. Super simple artist trading cards for beginners thats quick to make artist trading cards, mixed media i received an email a few days ago from a lady, ill call her mary to protect her privacy who was super excited about all the things she was learning from me, but expressed apprehension in participating in the atc artist trading cards. Feb 01, 2009 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Artist trading cards are small works of art that can be traded with other artists as a way to get creative, connect with other artists, and collect great art. Put your namesignature, some contact info if you wish, the date you made the card, and a title if you. Artist trading cards atcs is a conceptual art project initiated by the swiss artist m. You dont have to explain each book, but do tell what genre each book is. You can try to arrange a trade here on the site if you see one youd love to have. Old keys mixed media atc series artist trading cards start to finish pixel art design duration.
Dick blick art materials with whom we are affiliated has a great assortment of precut cards of various kinds of supports as well as envelopes, pens and brushes specifically sized for the aceo and atc miniature artist. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. For swapping art and inspiration not selling this group is for all creative people who love making, sharing and trading atcs. Create, trade, collect and swap your artist trading cards. Find over 4 make and trade artist trading cards groups with 617 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. You can then use the plastic card holders in a binder to bring to a trade and store in your own binder collection. Yet, their historical roots can be traced back to the mail art and fluxus movements of the 1960s, and even earlier to the dadaist movement of the 1920s. I signed my classroom up for an online artist trading card swap. We take a look at some of the best artist trading card groups that we have found.
With the self isolation idea in order, i thought it would be fun to host an electronic swap to get us all thinking of summer reading. Check out the book of backgrounds series for instant backgrounds for any type of art and specifically, here is one that has a sanded chalky finish look to it and here is the inspirational artist trading card i made with the background. Many of the cards upon these pages i would not be happy to receive in an atc swap. Atc cards bingo cards journal cards paper cards altered books altered art glue book rolodex artist trading cards remember the days of old paper rolodex cards. For future swaps, i will look into adding a link to pay for return postage online, so it will be convenient for. Just print them out, cut and paste them to the back of your card. Artist trading cards, atcs for short, are a delightful and different form of digital scrapbooking.
How to make artist trading cards themes, focal points. Now lets take a look at some of the atc swap groups that our visitors have told us about. For the love of books artist trading cards, atc cards, cards. We do mixed media art, collage, handpainted work, clay, fiberfabric artsyou name it. Theyre also highly addictive, since its almost impossible to make just one. Forum for assorted other mail art projects that are not swaps. The best place to buy all your artist trading card supplies.
I came up with some onthespot guidelines for swaps. Apr 06, 2011 this blog is run by chriss for the artist trading card club its members, guests and visitors, from time to time it may include snippets of my family and i. The art supply depo is pleased to host artist trading card swaps for makers and swappers of atcs. I joined a group trade online at and these will be mailed out soon. They are selfmade unique works or small series, signed and dated on the. I need a break i have been running it for ten years. Jan 08, 2004 last year, i was introduced to artist trading cards, or atcs. This means that whilst the cards may include threedimensional elements like shells, buttons and charms, you will need to choose examples which are not too bulky. This is a place for redditors to trade swap artist trading cards. Create, collect, swap by bernie berlin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How to swap artist trading cards atc swap groups artist. Artist trading cards or atcs are miniature works of art about the same size as modern trading cards baseball cards, or 2 1. In this 4 part class, you will learn what artist trading cards are, how to make them, youll get to make 2 of your own using whatever supplies you have and learn what a swap is.
Originally a papercollagebased art form, atcs have caught on with crafters working in a range of mediums and are now just as popular among fabric and mixedmedia artists. Ive been making artist trading cards for years but now theres a new fun take called artist trading coins. One thing to consider when you make artist trading cards is the requirement of most swap groups that they are thin enough to fit in a standard trading card sleeve. This allows them to fit into the plastic sleeves in which they are stored. Although many people do swap artist trading cards at facetoface trading sessions, most exchanges are carried out by mail with other members of internet swap groups. The whole purpose of making artist trading cards is to swap them. However i was amazed at how many cards that were not all that made it into this collection. Atcs like other trading cards are the size of playing cards and are traded between artists. Swap card albums we have hard cover albums and retro paper type albums. First introduced by swiss artist, stirnemann, in 1997, the idea of crafting bespoke cards and trading them with other creatives has since taken off in a big way. Group swaps are interesting because you get to see the different ways each artist expresses the theme.
In the real 3d world, atcs, as their name suggests, are designed by artists to share examples of their work by swapping cards with other artists. Artist trading cards exchange seeks participants the art. Chunky books, inchies, journal pages, envies, art dolls, bookmarks, all other. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Oct 01, 2019 artist trading cards are generally 2 1.
Making artist trading cards atcs is a hugely popular activity for artists. Not only does the author, bernie berlin, present you with a variety of the techniques you can use to create many different styles of artwork, but his stepbystep. A beautiful technique book dedicated to making artist trading cards. Atcs are not to be sold or bought, but used as a means of. In the first lesson, youll learn what an artist trading card is and what a swap is all about. Swap life book 2015 annual life book atc swap theme. Blank page muse has made some rubber stamps to use on the backside of the coin to record your details for the coin and swap information. Aug 22, 2014 artist trading card set, geisha four seasons by shellie lewis. Art journal pages art journaling book maker rolodex atc cards dog crafts index cards artist trading cards cat design made for a cat or dog rolo swap.
A while ago kathryn from cyprus nominated as her favourite artist trading card group, but we understand from elena in new jersey, usa that this group has now been replaced by atcs for all, which describes itself as focussing on friendly atc trading and swapping in a relaxed and welcoming. Artist trading cards atcs are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Atcs artist trading cards post atcs to our wall to be featured as our homepage image. Create mixed media handshaped artist trading cards atcs and join mark montanos worldwide swap. You can swap within one class, with multiple classes in one grade level, with various grade levels, and even different schools. The book artist trading card workshop, is one of the first i purchased to learn how to make the small 2 12 by 3 12 pieces of art now know as atcs. How to make artist trading cards themes, focal points and. Coming up with the style for each kimono was a lot of fun. Artist trading coins share, tutorial, and swap youtube. Circle journals and other rotation swaps, random acts of kindness rak view this forums rss feed. As an aspiring artist, i have put together a library of art and reference books. I made this atc artist trading card originally for a frenchtheme swap, but my husband wanted to keep it.
Meet other local collectors, creators, and traders to share your favorite collectible art made to trade with other artists. Aceos can be displayed here too, but please dont reference to outside stores, or mention anything to do with sale of work, commercial etc, this can only be done on your profile. No previous experience or registration is required to attend and there are no age restrictions. See more ideas about artist trading cards, cards and atc cards.
Now we are taking them to a new level altering and decorating them in a way that they never were before. Artist trading cards for beginners that are super simple. However, many more were amazing little pieces of art. Seeking artists to participate in an artist trading card exchange with other artists. Artist trading cards commonly referred to as atcs are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. How to exchange art via artist trading cards artist run. Sign up on minimatisse teacher pay teacher store to participate in the 5th annual artist trading card swap, 2020 as many of you know, this goes fast. Find everything you need to create, trade, collect, and swap your artist trading cards. Hear about artist trading coins how they were created, my first coins, a coin holder, and jacqs scraps community swap. The girl and the books are by beeswax rubber stamps. They are all custommade and exclusive design for swap trading card collectors.
She says that this group is for people who have been artists for some time, and want to swap artist trading cards or mail art that exhibits a further stage in artistic development and skill. This blog is run by chriss for the artist trading card club its members, guests and visitors, from time to time it may include snippets of my family and i. Free atc templates and artwork for atcs trading card. Nic hahn of mini matisse does a yearly swap signup if you want. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. This means that whilst the cards may include threedimensional elements like shells, buttons and charms. They can be painted, sewn, stamped, embossed, fused, etc. This is the size of hockey cards and other trading cards. Instead of getting discouraged or giving up, i signed up for and posted a project.
Artist trading cards are pieces of art that can fit on a 2. Innovative and inspired mixed media atcs bolton, patricia on. May 20, 2019 in 2011, i did something teachers do all the time in their classrooms. Printable trading card template fresh artist trading card. Altered board book 2 altered book 4 altered micro mailers 1 art 9 art atc 6 art2wear 1 artezine swap tags 3 artist portfolio 1 artist trading cards 9 artist trading cards acrylic paint 3 artistic evolution journal 6 artistic evolution journal 4 artroom 1 asian 6 asian journal pages 3 asian doll 3 asian journal. These tiny works of art are the size of a standard baseball trading card, and are swapped by artists through online trades or organized trading sessions around the world. Artist trading cards for beginners free mini class. Rolodex card swap rolodex, cards, artist trading cards. Vanci stirnemann first developed the concept of artist trading cards in 1996 while documenting his activities with. Artist trading cards swap artist trading cards, art. Artist trading cards template fresh atc back design sheet no 2 artist trading cards free for you to use on your atcs. The good news is that if you do the same, youll likely have a large pile of grades in your grade book. Then i learned that i did not have the resources i needed to participate. Artist trading cards, or atcs, are popular swap items.
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