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| Mixed-media ATCs for Creative Swaps (August - "I AM") 2.5 x 3.5 inches. |
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| Exploring design ideas for my ATC cards for the August swap. |
I allowed the ATCs to sit like that for a couple of days before I added the chipboard letters and corresponding small text underneath. I then added the "I AM" on the top using rub-on letters, allowed them to sit again for some days and then tonight I found some small images that helped me finish off the ATCs.
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| Each ATC color scheme was inspired by the small color image above it. |
The small images above each ATC were there to help me with the color scheme and harmony so I had some direction. You can see what type of color mood I was aiming for within each ATC. What do you think - did I match the ATC to the small inspiration image? I finished off by adding the words "be yourself" on top of the "I AM" as a subtitle to the main theme. It fit for me since that's what I aim for - to be myself; whatever that happens to be;-)
I think they are finished but like I said I'll keep them on my work table and wait until Friday to mail them out for the swap - just in case I find something that MUST be ADDED to each ATC before mailing... although I like how they are I don't want to overload them with too much stuff. What do you think?
Enjoy,
Sandra
FYI: Starting tomorrow, August 15th, I will be starting a new art challenge - the Big Idea Festival (check it out) at Big Picture Classes website. It's FREE and self paced ;-) Of course I'll share and post my progress along the way. Let me know if you sign up and I'll follow your progress too;-) Can't wait!
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I can finally post the ATC card I made especially for Lenna. Thanks Lenna for your personal emails and comments on my blog site.
I can finally post the ATC card I made especially for Lenna. Thanks Lenna for your personal emails and comments on my blog site.
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| "I am on a journey" ATC 2.5 x 3.5 inches mixed media |
Sandra--I love this, and I what a very excellent idea--using those inspiration images for color--this worked out perfectly!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, I needed some structure - I felt like a kid in a candy store with too many choices.
I just created a couple of more fun things this morning - I'll post images later tonight.
Wow! Great job Sandra! I love each one. You matched them up wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I finished your ATC this afternoon, it will go out in the mail this Friday. Hope you like it I had fun creating it.
ReplyDeleteSandra, how refreshing your ATCs are! i love what you have done ; ) Very unique and very you, I think. I have added your blog to the creative swaps recent participants list and so look forward to receiving and sharing these there. Thank you! lenna
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ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm still trying to find "my style" but the text was calling to me to be played with. I find that I like to work with a lot of texture and 3D embellishments must be my architectural background trying to come through - I went to Penn State for Archtitecture Design for three years before changing my major to Integrative Art - Sociology in my last year and half. I guess we don't ever lose what brought us happiness in our youth - I loved building forms.
So lovely you added the ATC you made for me, thank you Sandra! I really like it and it definitely speaks to me. I am also quite impressed by all your responses and pages made for the summer class at Big Picture. Wonderfully inspiring!
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