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Tuesday 23 July 2019

Mini ATCs

Yes, I know... all ATCs are pretty small, but these aren't so much "mini ATCs" as ATCs using the new Minis designed by Seth Apter for PaperArtsy and launched earlier this month.  It's a quick little post too (for me), covering two pairs of ATCs which were very quick to make.  They had to be... I was on a deadline!


I used embossing powders over brayered backgrounds, so there's a lovely shimmer when they catch the light.  (Check out All about the background... and Memories of the Future to see some of the other Minis in action.)








The first pair uses Eclectica³ Mini 43 EM43...















... and Eclectica³ Mini 45 EM45.
















They're both very "Seth style" images, with that bold graphics/industrial grunge look.  They're embossed in Ranger's Liquid Platinum, one of my all-time favourite metallic powders.
















I did a little bit of doodled outlining with a black pen, just to help them pop a little more against the busy backgrounds.















The words are from the Finnabair Art Daily word pad, given a little smoosh of Antique Linen Distress Stain.












And the black pen was in action again to outline the words and provide a little frame around the edges of the ATCs before mounting them on white card.
















The second pair uses Eclectica³ Mini 42 EM 42...

















... and Eclectica³ Mini 46 EM 46 - these great little texture stamps with bits of text tucked away inside them.
















This time I've done my embossing in white over the brayered paint.  I wanted to lift away from the darker shadows of the layers in the background.















I'm not entirely sure any longer exactly which paints are in action in these ATCs.  I think there's Double Denim, Midnight, Venice Blue and Glacier Ice (all Seth Apter colours), and then there's definitely some Snowflake and Slimed spattered over the top.














A little additional shimmer is provided by the sequins dotted around.















And no need to add words to these, they're already there in the stamps.








So that's my little pair of ATC pairs, ready to go on the PaperArtsy show display boards, dotted amongst all the tags.


We're almost at the end of my sample-making blitz, just one more pair of tags to go... and I think they may be my favourites of the whole batch.  I hope you'll be able to join me again to enjoy those soon.  In the meantime, thank you so much for dropping by and happy crafting all!

It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.
From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

I'd like to join in at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where they are looking for anything which is Not A Card
At Try It On Tuesday they are looking for Splatters and Splodges... I generally have plenty of those!

32 comments:

Patty O'Malley said...

Awesome minis, Alison!

My name is Erika. said...

These are really cool Alison. I love how you used silver on the embossing of the SA stamps. You are inspiring me that I might need a couple. Smile. Thanks for sharing these beauties with us at Try It On Tuesday. Hugs-Erika

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful ATCs and fantastic colours. Have a great week, hugs, Valerie

Rosie said...

Absolutely stunning, Alison, I love them all

maj. said...

These are sooooo beautiful!!!

Rosie said...

I was so thrilled about your ATCs that I forgot the following to write:

Thank you for joining us at TRY IT ON TUESDAY

hazel said...

Amazing ATCs Alison, love the embossing, I don’t seem to emboss anything anymore, I must get my powders out sometime.
xxx Hazel.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm incredibly impressed with these. I'm a huge fan of Seth and these minis are so SETH. You have done his stamps proud, Alison. The embossing you did was incredible. I have trouble embossing, but you have it down to a science. Great job, dear.

Helen said...

absolutely amazing! I am going to give this a go as soon as the weather cools down a lot!!

Craftyfield said...

I like the look of the Platinum too! I don't have this one but the whole colour scheme reminds me of the Aged Aqua embossing powder (Frantage) I do have... Gorgeous ATCs Alison, I can see a whole masterboard like that. x

Paper Profusion said...

Your blues are making me feel a little cooler Alison - only a little mind you! Brilliant little grungy works of art. These will look fab on exhibit. Letting you know you gave me a laugh just now with your comment on Anne's blog ... "maw" of a bag! Sounds like mine!! Nicola x

Let's Art Journal said...

Wow, what beautiful ATCs! The colours looks amazing and I love the splatters and splodges with the texture from the embossing powders - perfect 😁. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday and wishing you a wonderful week! Hugs, Jo x

Amanda said...

I just love these, ATC’s looking brilliant.
Love
Amanda x

Etsuko said...

Stunning ATCs Alison!! and lovely idea--looks not busy to use most embossing powder for these cards and colours are fabulous. Also I have a project with Seth's minis before the deadline too. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments always, I so pleased. xxx

Annie said...

Your ATC's are stunning Alison and suit Seth's mini stamps perfectly x The silver embossing looks sits happily atop your brayered backgrounds

Best wishes
Annie x

froebelsternchen said...

They are absolutely stunning Alison! Wonderful ! Susi xxx

Margaret Mifsud said...

Love these ATCs Alison .. they are brilliant! The backgrounds are so gorgeous .. fabulous mix of colour and I love the embossed stamping! Simply amazing creations! hugs xx

Astrid Maclean said...

Lovely ATCs Alison, making great use of those minis!

Cocofolies said...

Four beauties... :) Great use of these new minis, I love the backgrounds and your use of Platinium EP on your stamping which really pops! Corinne xx

Nan G said...

Fabulous minis, Alison! Love the ones with white embossing. Now that’s a surprise coming from a gal who was all about the metals once upon a time. Stay cool. Hugs Nan

suzyb said...

These are wonderful little beauties. Love the colours and the stamps you used. Great visuals, eye candy in other words. Thanks Alison.

Sue said...

These are really lovely, perfect colour choices and I love the texture. Have a very happy week, Sue x

Chrissy said...

FABulous Alison..love the colours and the white embossing is awesome..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Mac Mable said...

Glorious and co-herant ATC's. Wonderful tones of blues and the platinum embossing looks amazing. So unique, grungy and industrial....Love them x

Redanne said...

A beautiful quartet of ATCs Alison, the blue tones are wonderful against the platinum and white embossing. More stamps to add to my wish list, you are such an enabler! Anne xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

Seth's new minis are indeed fabulous and I just know he will be thrilled to see this wonderful set of samples! I must say that I always feel the need to add metal embossing with Seth's stamps but the white really does look wonderful! Thank you for sharing these at Try It On Tuesday! Hugs, Chrisx

Anne (cornucopia) said...

These are lovely.

Joan said...

Fabulous ATCs ,love the embossing and shine,love the stamps too!

Thanks for joining in at TIOT

Joan

sarascloset said...

These little minis pack so much punch, especially the way you've posed them for the photo shoot. Love the white embossing here over those cool backgrounds. Got to get me some PA paints!

Susie Bentz: My Time to Play said...

What an amazing set of ATC's! I love the colors...and Liquid Platinum may become my fave powder!

Mrs.B said...

A fabulous set of ATCs Alison, love the blue background shades with the metal and white embossing which gives a lovely sheen.
Avril xx
p.s Thanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday.

Seth said...

Sensational. I love how you showed that these abstract designs can be used as perfect focal points.