Monday, September 19, 2011

ATC... is that Aren't They Cute?

Morning All! Monday morning strikes again so I'm starting the week off with my latest for Simon Says Stamp & Show. It's an ATC theme... Artist Trading Cards... your own creative signature in miniature! I used to make lots a while back and just love working in small detail so I was ready to rumble!
l decided to play with my smaller Art Parts from Wendy Vecchi and boy... I had real real fun. These were just great to make and I kinda fell in love with each one on the way.

A little house frame I made from scrap card, Wild Honey ink and a Scallop piece as a roof. Had to have some polka dots and a butterfly somewhere. I stamped the butterfly onto Grunge paper, cut him out and inked up the rougher reverse side. The sentiment is from the Homemade Art set and is a perfect fit!


Then lots of itty-bitty things which is one of my favourite past-times!



The background uses lots of Distress inks in Stormy Sky, Broken China and Rusty Hinge  and is stamped using the Nature's Art set.

This little one is feeling rather elegant. I used the Dress Forms and more which has been lovingly inked and the stamped with the Love to Make Art set in Ranger Snowcap Pigmnet Ink. This time I used the large butterfly stamp as an outline to create wings on a painted vintage book page.
This back ground is from the Celestial Art set. I added a stitched circle, a charm clip and a vintage earring from my stash!
And number three, looking perky. This flower is from the Florals Art Parts pack and the stripey background from Fit for a Queen set. Lots of Autumn tones using Rusty, Hinge, Scattered Straw and Bundled sage.A little stamped sign in a memo pin and a rusty washer and brad centre...
Went to town with stitching, stamped leaves, stapled wire, and well, all sorts of goodies. Can't get enough on there!

I hope you can see how versatile Art Parts are. They're just so easy to work with and immediately create dimension and interest.I could have done another 50! I'll leave that up to all of you! Look what's up for grabs, a fab shopping spree and the much desired Top Three title!
Phew! That's me all finished up for today. I'm off to dabble, my head is spinning with ideas! Thanks for taking a look. So what do you think? I'd love to hear from you and will gladly answer any questions on the crafty gossip side...

One more arty shot for you. Wishing you all an inspired week! Sarah.
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19 comments:

  1. kissiniaSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    They are simply Beautiful!

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  2. alexaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love these little detailed miniature works of art! The colours are wonderfully rich and glowing too.

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  3. CardgenieSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Sarah, this is absolutely brilliant. I love the colours and even though they all have different themes they all fit together perfectly. Love it. Jean.xx

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  4. Ann BSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Haven't done an ATC for ages but am tempted to have a play by these gorgeous bits of art. Colours are beautiful, make me want to pull on a woolly and go out kicking fallen leaves.

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  5. GabrielleSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Oh! How I wish I'd thought of those! They are just wonderful! Hope work hurries up and finishes - I need to make art!

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  6. Candy CSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Sarah...your little ATCs are so lovely! I love each of them. Love the vibrant colors, all of the darling little details and all of the technique you used on each piece. They are your usual style...brilliant! <3 Candy

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  7. Nancy WethingtonSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Oh Sarah, once again this week you've created mini-masterpieces. Your work is always amazing and inspiring.

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  8. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Fabulous "Aren't They Cute" pieces of ART. I always love the little bits and pieces you add to your creations, fabulous. Love the dimension and the backgrounds, the stitching, the colours, well all of it really. So so creative. Love the striped background on the third one, which of Wendy's stamp sets is that, think I need that on my list LOL. Enjoy your week Sarah, Tracy x x

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  9. wendy vecchiSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Aren't they cute?
    YOU BET THEY ARE!

    AWESOME...it already put them up on Pinterest!
    wendy

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  10. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Each and every one is an absolute delight! I love all your layers and how you weave your pieces together. Wonderful colors and embellishments as always. You so nailed this challenge, Sarah!

    Hope you had a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  11. Art By WandaSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I LOVE all of these atcs!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally fabulous!!!!

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  12. LoriSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Oooo, these are sp stinkin' cute Sarah! Just love them to bits! Wonderful work!

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  13. Siobhan BrignullSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    what a fantastic job, would be proud to own one of these miniature works of art . . x

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  14. VicSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Great ATCs!!

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  15. TerrySeptember 19, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    My goodness, THEY ARE DARN CUTE...yep they are Sarah, absolutely great ATC's and Fabulous colors and products you've used...wwowzersss I just LOVE everything about it. wohooooo hugs terry xxx

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  16. Marjie KemperSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    These are wonderful, Sarah. It's amazing how much you can pack on each one. LOVE your colors and how you've let things play outside the boundaries. Beauties!

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  17. Crafty LoopsSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    And again your work has stunned me. You are incredibly talented. I would just love to be able to produce work like this. Lee xx

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  18. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Oh my goodness! They..are..SO..CUTE!! I love them all and the homemade fun touches, I love the stamping on the mannequin

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  19. JulsSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    these are gorgeous!!! Love the bright colours!! Hugs Juls

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