Hello all! Here is a list of my upcoming classes for April. They are Artist Trading Cards and Cricut Classes. You can also check out my YouTube video I posted some time ago on the ATC topic. For more info, visit my Thats What You Ink a Division of Art Smart Education Service Facebook page, especially if you are in the Metro-Detroit area! If you are interested in classes email me your contact information and I will send a PayPal invoice to you.
April 20 and 27 1:00-3:00pm Intro to Artist Trading Cards. $25 includes materials except black and/or white cardstock.
April 20 3:00-4:00pm Cricut Markers and Pens $10. Required material is cardstock. Bring optional Cricut Machine and Cricut markers and gel pens.
April 27 3:00-4:00pm Cricut Tips and Tricks $10. Required material is cardstock. Bring optional Cricut Machine and Cricut markers and pens.
Hello, all! Please check out the Michaels Event Calendar link on the right to download the latest class schedule for store #9454 in Farmington Hills, MI! Also added is a video bar that takes you to all of my art videos on YouTube without having to search my blog. Detailed info and pics will be coming soon for the projects you see in my flyer.
Here is the video slideshow of my latest atcs. They came as a random burst of creativity-I completely let go and just went with whatever happened. I used various inking techniques and products mostly from Ranger Ink. I hope you like them.
Here is an ATC I made using mica gloss paint. I randomly applied various colors to my card base with a sponge. I stamped the image using black archival ink by Ranger. It was then embossed with clear embossing powder. I gently bent the card to produce the cracked effect. Dew Drops were added to embellish. I need to make ATCs more often. The problem is that I work intuitively-most of my time is spent thinking! But once I get an idea, I work fairly quickly.
I am on an ATC kick and loving it! It's so nice to practice new techniques on a small platform. On this card I used metal tape and alcohol inks. Stamp by Penny Black.
It's time that I started working in miniature to try new things so I figured I would try my first ATC which stands for artist trading card. A little background-ATCs are traded between artists. They are 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 cards using any material that really comes to the artist's mind. They are labeled on the back with the artist's information. The important thing is that they are never sold-just created for the sake of art and appreciated by another artist. Since this is my first one, I will keep it. Materials used are Antiquities Embossing Powder, Acrylic Paint Dabbers, and Perfect Pearls by Ranger Industries. Stamps by Inkadinkado. Gems are by an unknown manufacturer.
