
You know, it's not very often that I play with Altered Trading Cards, but when I do, I love these little cards. Over the weekend at the HHS cybercrop, Catherine Scanlon hosted an ATC challenge. As part of the challenge, she posted some save-able clipart to use in your ATC's and one was a vintage image of a little girl holding an egg and chick. Well, that image inspired my Easter theme for this trio of cards.

If you have never seen ATC's before, they measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". They were created as a way for artist's to trade art pieces. They are super-fun to make once you get your brain wrapped around working in that small of a size. They are always to be traded, never sold.

For this series, I worked mainly with the Scenic Route Easter line (that I can't remember what it's called and am too lazy to go look it up right now.) I used one of Catherine's images and then a couple of mine that I had saved. {A great site for free vintage photos is http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/vintageresources.html ...you can right-click on the images and save them there to print later.}
I hope that you all are doing well this week. I am crazy-busy trying to get ready to go to Texas for Spring Break. So many little things to get done and take care of and I am already going through withdrawals thinking about not creating for a week. I may have to figure out a little travel-studio to take with me. :)
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BTW, Amy (caffinated cropper) is hosting an ATC swap if you would like to join in on one...
smiles,
Christi

Christi your ATC's are gorgeous. Love the colors too.
ReplyDeleteAlison
Hi Christi,
ReplyDeleteThose ATC are gorgeous!
Have a fantastic trip to TX!
Smiles,
Sandy
Adorable! I love the crown on the third card.
ReplyDeleteChristi... These ATCs are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to participating in Amy's ATC Swap...
Have a wonderful trip to TX... Be safe!
Fabulous cards!! May you and the kiddies have a great time in Texas!!c
ReplyDeleteawww. thanks for the linky love..and the vintage image link..I knew I was right to suck you in...I can't wait to see your cards, these are awesome! If you don't post...have fun in Texas!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these *!*
ReplyDeleteJust love your ATCs!! They're gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing !!
ReplyDeletegoodness Christi - your ATC's are FABULOUS! Have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these!! Gorgeous color combo. Wow!
ReplyDeleteKari
I too, LOVE the color scheme -- these are truly gorgeous. Love the sugar rush card -- totally made me smile! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link -- I'm going to beg Amy to let me join you all! ATCs are such a fun change of pace!
As I said before, love these!! And thank you for that wonderful link (er, I think, more gorgeousness for me to overdose on!!)
ReplyDeleteNot a good time for me to join in any swaps, hope you all have fun, but I shall be making some for myself.
Your ATCs are awesome, I am in Amy's swap and I sure feel the pressure trying to compete with all the Artists in the group!
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