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BFB-Lyn Jan 9, 2007

Oh I love the ATC's and thanks Sonya for sharing pictures of yours - it looks as if it could be quite addictive - something I've never had a go at which leads me to my next question - how do you get started and what would you need to make one??

Hugs Lyn   

Dilu Jan 9, 2007

use what you have around the house in your shop whatever....the size is roughly the same as a playing card- like for POKER or something?  so you have a size you have glue fur and whatever in your sewing room and you have at....you can also do it all on the computer incorportating piccys of your favorite little ones

have fun

dilu

Aleta - The Silly Bear Jan 9, 2007

ATC's addictive?  Yes!!  Those little 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 cards are so much fun to make.  Like Dilu said, a playing card works as a great background if you have them around.  Otherwise cut a card from cardstock or watercolor paper.  I like using heavy watercolor paper.  It's all personal choice though.  Gather together bits of old and new papers, ribbons, old postcards, glitter, pictures of your bears, rubber stamps and ink.....oh gosh, just be creative with your materials.....but don't forget the....ummm.....glue or paste or some kind of stick it medium.  I've started using Golden brand matte gel medium for glue.  Just experiment!  Oh, and you can use your computer and printer paper to make words and sayings.  I usually use dye granules to age my paper after printing words and sayings.

ATC's may even lead you into other paper and mixed media arts.  I'm now making greeting cards too.  So you see, it can not only be addictive but it can lead you down another garden.....er, art!.....path.
:crackup:  :crackup:

Warmest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta