Friday, January 27, 2012

My Latest Artist Trading Cards

Sarah over at La-De-Dah has a regular feature called My Monthly Mojo and for the month of January, she features Artist Trading Cards, the little works of art that are a great way to be creative even when you don't have that much time. 


Of course I had to play along since it was making ATCs that got me started on painting bigger pieces and making other projects.


I started making ATCs and then trading them in ATCs for All, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun of trading.


I haven't done any trading recently but Sarah's post inspired me to make some ATCs again.


First, I cut some scrap board to the specified 2½" x 3½" size.


I covered the cards in bookpaper, drew an outline of each girl and gessoed this part.


I colored them with watercolor, colored pencils, copic markers, poster paints, and whatever else I have.


I then added scrap paper, magazine cutouts, stamped images, and other bits and pieces.


I still have a few more to finish (making a lot all at the same time makes it easier for me to part with them).  And just to say thank you to my visitors, I'm giving away one of these ATCs on Valentine's day.  Let me know in a comment if you would like a chance to own one of these and if you are a follower, let me know in a separate comment for a second chance to join this giveaway.

Aside from My Monthly Mojo, I will also link up with Paint Party Friday, and Studio Sneak Peek.

And if you haven't yet, you might want to join my giveaway for the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software.   Hugs to all of you!

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54 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Peggy, these are simply beautiful! I love the colors and their expressions! I'm new to art world and I'm glad you posted the links, especially ATCs for All. :)

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  2. Martha from ilove2paintJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Oh Peggy, all of them are totally beautiful! Gorgeous!! Do you only trade? Or sell as well?

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  3. ShazInOzCardsCalligraphyJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Oh Peggy these are all so lovely indeed - take your breath away - and as they are ATC's they are really more amazing as dont believe they take less time because they are smaller - there is wonderful detail on these that is quite incredible and yes am a follower and would love to go into the draw - thanks for the opportunity, Shaz in oz.x

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  4. Tracey FKJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Goodness you have been busy, and they are really really lovely.... such detail and creativity in all of them... I am sure people will love getting these... hope you have a great week and that you post the others when they are done...xx

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  5. EllieJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Your girls are adorable!!! The ATCs look fantastic - I would find it hard to part with them too, they all seem to have their own personality.

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  6. fayeJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Peggy, that is quite a collection of gorgeous ATCs. Doing ATCs is how I got into art blogging. Your faces are so beautiful.

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  7. Anne MandaJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Lovely, gentle faces! <3

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  8. Lesley EdmondsJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Very lovely!

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  9. NettyJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful ATC's. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  10. EVAJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    What a lovely collection of ladies! Well done!

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  11. MelisaJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    What sweet girls! I love the added bits of collage.

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  12. AbelaJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Are all nice, to my I love the first girl and autumn leaf lady. Saludos

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  13. martinealisonJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Vos jeunes filles ont toutes un regard si doux... Je les aime beaucoup.
    Elles sont merveilleuses...
    Gros bisous

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  14. ChristineJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    you are so good with faces, they are all so beautiful!

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  15. ChristineJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    and each one is different.

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  16. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    They are gorgeous! I'd love to win one. :)

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  17. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    And I'm taking a second chance by being your stalker. :)

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  18. VictoriaJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Wow..these are all so uniquely dazzling and charming..and full of soulful enchantment! Shine on..these are fantastic!
    victoria

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  19. Helen CampbellJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Your cards are delightful! I'd be thrilled to own one.
    I've traded more recently at atcsforall... I'm HHC there. How fun to find you in blogland. :)

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  20. Helen CampbellJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    And now I'm one of your followers too. :)
    Helen @ Natures Walk Studio

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  21. carlareyJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    These are so beautiful. I really like how you manage to make each one such an individual creation.

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  22. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    All the girls are stunning, such a great job you did!!. Just love them! I will love to participate and I will happily follow you. Have a great weekend!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    I'm a a happy follower now! :)

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  24. WrightStuffJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    These are so beautiful. I love to draw girl's faces on old book pages too. I find it so soothing, I've no idea why!

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  25. KezzyJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Your ATC's are amazing, beautiful, fantastic, gorgeous lol, They are stunning and I would love to have a chance of winning one. Kezzy x

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  26. KezzyJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Ooooo I'm a follower already and thank you for putting my blog candy on your blog :-) Kezzy xx

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  27. SHERI COOKJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    All of your creations are wonderful!!!
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

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  28. JulieJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    These are all gorgeous, so delicate. I have been wanting to make atcs but still haven't gotten around to it. I'd love to have one of yours.

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  29. SarahJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    I always love your painted faces and I absolutely adore these beauties. So delicate and pure but also with depth and allure. The layering of paint over the book pages is magical...each in fabulous colours and with her own personality... a wonderful collection of petite lovelies! Thanks so much for sharing your art with My Mojo Monthly! Sarah.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    These are very beautiful, you have a wonderful style.

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  31. A'n'G JohnsonJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    These are all so gorgeous. And they make me miss my purple hair!

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  32. carol l mckennaJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Divine ATCs ~ Wonderful! ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  33. Carrie MartinezJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Each one is so pretty! Happy PPF :)

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  34. deeplyrootedinbeingJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    They are all so sweet and lovely!

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  35. GlorV1January 29, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Love your cards. Wonderful. Happy PPF!

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  36. Create With JoyJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    As always, a stroll thru your blog is full of creative inspiration - I loved your ATCs and your latest journal pages!

    I wanted to invite you to share your creative work at Inspire Me Monday - I know my readers who have not met you will LOVE your work!

    Have a beautiful weekend, Peggy!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  37. AnneJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I am so taken by the look of paintings on top of words. These are really lovely!

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  38. Jennifer {Studio JRU}January 29, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    They are so sweet! What a beautiful collection! I would love a chance to win one. Thank you! :)

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  39. Mary C. NasserJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful! Love the transparency and layers of all of these...though I'm partial to blue so especially love the 4th! :)

    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  40. DVArtistJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    These faces are amazing. Soft, gentle, and inspiring.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  41. Lisa Graham January 30, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    These are all so sweet! I especially like the first one. I recently did a little painting and they are very fun to do. Trading them is such a fun idea too.

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  42. HettieJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    These are all beautiful and I am so envious of people who can draw like you can.

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  43. CindyJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I love your faces! I have made a few ATCs, but haven't really gotten bitten by that bug...now I might try it again!

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  44. KokopelliJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Wow, these cards are so beautiful!

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  45. SarnJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    WOW - your ATCs are amazing x

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  46. Tarnished RoseFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Awesome ATCs! You do great art.

    Smiles~
    Marilyn

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  47. Tarnished RoseFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Longtime follower. Still amazed at your art. I wish my ATCs were a quarter as good as yours.

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  48. NeetFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I feel bad asking to join in the drawing for one of your atc's as I had some in the pif but I love what you do so had to swallow and ask.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  49. NeetFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Just to say that I am a follower too.

    Blesssinbgs, Neetxx

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  50. Sonya BadgleyFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I've been a follower for awhile now as you know! :) Your ATCs are all very beautiful, Peggy!

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  51. Sonya BadgleyFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I would love the chance to win one of these, even though I have won one of your giveaways before. Thank you for the chance.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  52. LFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Me, too. I'd love to have one of those very beautiful illustrations! :)

    Take care!

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  53. BumbleVeeFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    wanted to say how serene your faces all look...but, had a problem with my computer just seeming to stall out when I tried to add my comment....hope this one and only this one shows up...hahhaha

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  54. ShannonFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    These cards are absolutely charming! How I love them! The faces are beautiful. Thank you. I am getting ready to make my first ATCs soon!

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