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Fabric ATC's #1, Theme: Flowers

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Swap Coordinator:donsta (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Fabric  Artist Trading Card (ATC) 
Number of people in swap:28
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:August 25, 2007
Date items must be sent by:September 25, 2007
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

This will be the first swap for this kind of thing, I will continue to run them every few months until no one is interested anymore. Each one though will be themed differently, but basically the same rules apply to each.

For this swap you will be 1. MAKING A Fabric ATC (Artist Trading Card)using any technique, method or style, and 2. ADDING A little something floral related. (to clarify - this does not need to be handmade, it can be sore brought, or things you have at home!)

Thus the theme for this swap is Flowers, any type of flowers will be okay. The something extra can be anything from a couple of embellishments, stickers, punches, images, fabric pieces, cardstock, stamped images, whatever you decide on. Just as long as the main feature is realted to flowers in some way!

Card size is the standard 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" atc. If you have never made a fabric card before and need some advice just email me and I will be glad to help.

This will be 1 (one) card and 1 (one) something small too 3 (three) partners, if you would like, add something a little extra to try to earn a heart from your partners!

International members welcome! Newbies too (please have a filled out profile). I will ban anyone that is questionable or has a lot of no-sends, please email me if you see someone or you want to join and have recent no-sends. (Thanks)

If you have questions, thoughts, or problems please let me know asap!

I have been asked a lot about some simple fabric techniques, so... There are numerous techniques, styles and process that can be used, most of which are the same for paper as they are for fabric. However I will describe 2 techniques for you, both simple and a lot of fun to make. Number 1: Stamping Quite simply you stamp (using any technique) onto a light coloured fabric, to get a good image, often I have found it best to use acrylic paints than stamp pads, as the fabric absorbs a lot of the colour and acrylic still allows the brillance of the colour to show. Once you have stamped your image, cut the fabric to a standard atc size (3.5x2.5"), and then glue the fabric to sturdy cardstock, embellish and volia - one fabric atc made and ready to go! Number 2: Collage This technique requires NO SEWING (my favourite way), but you can sew if you like. On sturdy cardstock, glue fabric that is all within a theme/colour into a eye pleasing collage, trim the edges, add embellishments and once again another card is made. Oh what the heck... Number 3: Little sewn cushion atc This one can be either machine stitched or hand stitched. Basically, using either one of the methods above, or even using applique or quilting techniques, create the fornt piece to required size, than attach to a backing fabric sandwhiched with felt. Stitch around the edge and some do so within the image itself, and again you have a beautiful card. All of these methods are easy and can be taken further if you wish. I hope this helps you out a little.

Stacey D

Discussion

spinjenny 06/26/2007 #

Does the "something extra" have to be handmade? You said "you will be making 1. [...] and 2. A little something floral related", but you give examples like a punch, so I am confused.

yowell 06/26/2007 #

I've never done fabric ATC's before so as it's a while till the swap i've time to give it a go!....also it ends on my birthday!! :)

toni 06/26/2007 #

I'm in either way, but does fabric glued to cardstock count or do we need to make them two pieces of fabric with batting between?

donsta 06/26/2007 #

spinjenny, thankyou for pointing that out to me.... It is meant to mean that you can send anything, from handmade to something brought. Anything at all, as long as it is floral related. The idea is to just add something extra, anything to make the parcel that much nicer to recieve!

donsta 06/26/2007 #

yowell, glad you are going to give it a try. Fabric cards are quite easy to create, HONESTLY! :)

donsta 06/26/2007 #

Toni, Yes you can glue fabric to cardstock, as long as the majority of the card is made of fabric, it will count! I neat way of making the cards is to use fabric on both sides, and gluing them to light cardstock to give the card some strength. This is the usual way that I make my cards, then I will either sew arounf the edges, or embellish them to hide the edges. Although - leaving the edges can look great too. If however, you want to go all fabric, and use batting, by all means do so! Hope this helps everyone a little! Hugs Stacey

toni 06/28/2007 #

Actually, what I usually do is glue to cardstock with gluestick, then trim. If it's alright, would prefer back to be paper so I can write on it. Okay? Or should I just start my own d--- swap (lol)?

donsta 06/29/2007 #

NOPE TONI, you can do whatever you like - if you want it paper on the back, by all means do paper, as long as the front has fabric on it, I reckon it'll count :) Hugs StaceyD

toni 06/30/2007 #

Thanks Stacey!

atracybrat 06/30/2007 #

I want in! I have yet to even make an ATC yet.. but now that Stacey has helped me see the how they should look.. I am gonna give it a whirl.. no giggles if your my partner.. lol.. remember ya started a virgin once tooo lol.. Tracy B.

donsta 07/ 5/2007 #

Somehow Tracey I doubt anyone would laugh and I am sure your partner will love them anyway!

toni 07/19/2007 #

Oops! I may have to drop this swap if you aren't going to check for risky swappers. So far, I only see one problem swapper (a newbie with a profile that isn't filled out well enough). Thank you anyway and have a grand swap!

SamiE 08/11/2007 #

Stacey, I'm in. I've not made a fabric ATC, but I have a TON of floral material from my quilts. This will be a challenge for me.... Sami

donsta 08/13/2007 #

Toni, I will be checking all profiles and removing questionable people! Sami, welcome aboard!

Toni - who is the questionale character????

copper 08/20/2007 #

Stacey, I have my ATC's all ready for a go. This is my 1st swap on-line & I am excited about doing it. Is the next step, you sending the addresses for me to send the ATC's? Thanks, Sioux

donsta 08/25/2007 #

Sioux, You will get the addresses when I assign partners. To get them, just click on the "I sent to" link, and the names and addresses will be there. Hope this helps and thanks for joining in!

sojourner 09/19/2007 #

Two of my cards sent out today to Sioux & Granny's Namesake

sojourner 09/20/2007 #

Sent third card today to Dalwil

boatingbelle 09/25/2007 #

Ramona,Emma and Cheryl in USA, your cards are in the post from UK. PLease let me know when they arrive. Regards, Margot

Dalwil 09/25/2007 #

mine went postal today - sorry forgot to drop them off at the post shop the other day so they are running a few days late

yowell 09/26/2007 #

SORRY...forgot to update....on their way from Scotland to Sioux, Anne and Doskie hope you like them! :)

sojourner 10/ 2/2007 #

Received today from yowell a beautifully made card. Thank you

sojourner 10/ 4/2007 #

Have also received from Lindy and Ingrid

copper 10/ 9/2007 #

I got all three of my ATC's. They were all great, stayed within the theme---& went above & beyond. Ann Doyle from Australia Doskie McKnight from Tx. Catherine Yowell from Scotland It was a fun swap & I will do it again. Thanks for hosting it Stacey!!!!!! Sioux

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