Sunday, March 29, 2020

Small Format

Today I have a little project to show you. Little as in size as this is an Artist Trading Card (ATC). I joined in the Vera Lane Studio Facebook ATC swap this month. The theme is "Hello Spring" and what more springy is there than Tulips in Amsterdam? I used two sets namely, Amsterdam and Matryoshka dolls.


Using MS Word, I created a rectangle sized at 3x2 inches and then added 3 digis from the Amsterdam digi set, sizing them accordingly. I then also added one of the Matryoshka dolls and sized her. I then moved them out of the rectangle and printed the digis out on Canson C' a Grain Drawing paper. I colored the 4 digis with my Prismacolor colored pencils and then fussy cut them. I ran a black marker along the edges once they were cut out.


I then cut the ATC out of the same Canson C' a Grain Drawing paper and created a background with soft pastels. Once I had done that, I arranged my scene on the card. I added the sparkly tulips that I had cut using a Spellbinders die. And completed the ATC with a computer printed banner sentiment.


This was definitely fun to make. It is quite different working in such small format. I will have to try my hand at it again.

Supplies Used
Digital Files
Vera Lane Studio's Amsterdam digi set
Vera Lane Studio's Matryoshka dolls digi set

 Paper
Canson C' a Grain Drawing Pad
Green and yellow glitter cardstock

Coloring Medium
Prismacolor colored pencils
Tombow Dual Brush Pen

Adhesives
Aleene's Original Tacky Glue
1/8 inch Scor-Tape

Tools
Epson Expression ET-2650 Ecotank Printer
EK Success Craft Tweezers

Dies
Spellbinders Spring Flutter die set
*Links in the supplies list are affiliate links. I get a small percentage of the price of the product if you would choose to buy it through my link, at no cost to you. I only use affiliate links for products that I have purchased with my own money and enjoy using.

Entered into the Vera Lane Studio March ATC Swap
Entered into the 613 Avenue Create Anything Goes/ Use Colored Pencils Challenge #231
Entered into the Kleuren met Potlooden Anything Goes March Challenge
Entered into the World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #03
Entered into the Colour Crazy Anything Goes Colouring Challenge Week 12

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Monica
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13 comments :

  1. aussie aNNieMarch 30, 2020 at 12:13 AM

    Tulips in Amsterdam and tulips here are just gorgeous...x

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  2. Donna EllisMarch 30, 2020 at 4:19 AM

    Hi, Monica! Your colorful ATC is pure delight! And what a change for you - spring in the SW instead of Florida! Loving your bright, happy colors! hugs, de

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  3. Lori mMarch 30, 2020 at 5:04 AM

    This is adorable and such a happy cheerful card, very pretty, makes me smile. During these hard times, folks need happy cards, Love it, hugs, Lori m

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  4. BunnyMarch 30, 2020 at 5:05 AM

    This is such a cute ATC. I love the colors and the look of it being in a neighborhood. [Bunny]

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  5. crafty-stamperMarch 30, 2020 at 5:08 AM

    Beautiful ATC Monika love the scene and sparkly tulips
    Carol x

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  6. Carole JMarch 30, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    I love your spring ATC Monica. It's a brilliant idea to go with the tulips in Amsterdam theme! You managed to get such a lot onto the tiny canvas! I am thrilled to see you join in the fun at Vera Lane Studio! Unfortunately we had to change the swap to a challenge since some countries were not accepting international mail. So the good news is: you are in the draw for a VLS digi set prize - good luck and hope you'll join us next month! xx

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  7. JeanMarch 30, 2020 at 12:34 PM

    What a fab ATC so much detail on a small space ! Thanks for sharing at 613 Avenue Create x

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  8. Wendy Ann BatchenMarch 31, 2020 at 2:30 AM

    Lovely card Monica. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Wendy DT Member for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  9. BożenAMarch 31, 2020 at 5:32 AM

    A fun combination of topics :-) But the result is great. I love your Dutch buildings and beautiful Matryoshka. Small form creates additional difficulties, but you did it sensational.
    higs,
    BożenA

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  10. Barbara BruderMarch 31, 2020 at 1:03 PM

    Such a cute scene on that ATC. Great idea. Thanks for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Barbara DT member for { World Wide Open Design Team Challenge}

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  11. Pink PanoplyApril 3, 2020 at 7:25 AM

    I have just discovered Vera Lane and I love her art so much! You have created such a happy, fun spring scene here, Monica. Your sparkly tulips are the perfect accent. xo

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  12. Annettes Hobby RosettesApril 4, 2020 at 3:54 PM

    Absolutely beautiful work. Love the design.
    Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT / Admin / Registered Owner for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  13. Chana MalkahApril 4, 2020 at 5:17 PM

    I love your project and the creativity use in developing it! Thanks so much for your novel submission to our challenge at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hiugz,
    Chana Malkah, Owner

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