After binning 3 previous attempts at atc's I had 'another' idea. I know there are supposed to be no mistakes but these truly looked c**p! One of my friends on CraftBubble is setting up an ATC swop with the challenge of 'what inspires you'....after thinking long and hard..I decided my friends do!!
For some reason I decided to photograph all the stages of my journey... Hope you don't find it too boring!
I started off with a House Mouse sentiment
Added a Stampin Up 'Friend' text sentiment
I ran it through the cuttlebug to add some texture
Stamped and coloured (pm's) my new LOTV stamps and distressed with DI Tattered Rose
added some butterflies (fiskars punch) and done!
I did a second batch this time using Pollycraft Sentiment ' A friendship to treasure'
I used a floral embossing folder but it makes the text hard to read on a photo. Distressed with dried marigold DI and used a fiskars punch for the blooms. Gems from meiflower - clear coloured with pm's.
I will be entering these atc's into the following challenges;
Simon Says Stamp and Show - What do you say?
Make it Monday - Linky party
Incy Wincy Designs - Anything but a card
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Animal Crackers
One Stop Craft Challenge - Just Good Friends
Saturday challenge - Bright and Cheerful
23 comments:
These are sooo ADORABLE Debbie. I saw them on MIM..Loz
I'd say you ended up with a pretty fetching design Debs, I'm sure the first batch wasn't as bad as you think either!
Happy Monday
Kathyk
They're lovely Debs, those little bears are SO cute! Hugs, Lisa x
Loved your step by steps and the embossing is gorgeous in the background. Love the sentiment combined with your images and lovely flowers too. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
saw you on MIM...this is amazing and the embossing, images and design is just fab...thanks for showing your skills..love annie
Saw you over on MIM and popped in to say hi. These are a lovely idea. Hugs Mrs A. #31
debs your ATC's look great. like how you created the background. those new LOTV images a very cute and i love the way they peer over the edge oof the circles. x
Awe your AtC's are adorable thanks for joinin us at Incy Wincy this week hugs Nikki & DT
Loved the journey, Debs. I always like the step by step approach. I think they are adorable and really special, like friends. Perfect. Hugs Cherry xxxx
They're fabulous :-) I don't believe for a moment the others were rubbish. you're so good at this papercraft malarky!
Lori xxx
These are gorgeous Debbie, so cute, love them!
Helen x
Just so gorgeous...:o)
big hugs Vicky xx
These look fantastic Debs and well done for not giving up.
x catherine
These are just beautiful hunnie..Thanks for sharing at Make it Monday this week...Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx
Debs - these are so cute and a terrific idea when you are making heaps of thank you cards and the likes - how clever you are! Saw it on MIM.
Stamping Shanni
Fabulous ATCs so cute, I found you on MiM
Ruth x
Sweet designs! Love what you've created with them. The cuttlebug effect is beautiful here! Kathy
what a gorgeous creation, thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
Hugs Kate xx
ps I have candy if you are interested and have not already joined me for my celebrations :)
Great tutorial!! and, oh so sweet... Lovely having you take part in the Joanna Sheen Challenge this fortnight...
Wow! These are amazing! Just love the image xxx
I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS! My entries are: #84, #129, #91, #157, #158 and #277.
I would love to have you visit my blog!
Hugs,
Julia
how lovely
Thank you for joining us at Incy Wincy this week
Love Jan
xx
Aaww . . very sweet! I struggle sometimes to with creating. It's part of it, though! Btw, I saw you on MIM.
Lots of joy,
Corrinne
PS - I welcome you to play with us at Tuesday Alchemy http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com for our current challenge - We have TWO prizes this week :)
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