ATC instructions

[Daisydew]

Hi there.
I am new to the whole world of ATC's but I saw some today and loved them!
I have been searching around the forums trying to find a very basic guideline for how they are done and what things like NVR mean bu I'm not having any luck.
Could one of you point me in the right direction? i would be most grateful!
Thanks
Susan

[Rox71]

This Technique challenge has some info you can use and a link to samples in the gallery.
You can embellish very much the same way you would a regular card, same layout will often work too.

TLC66

[stampmouse]

there are some great samples in the gallery but here is a website with more info for you
http://www.cedarseed.com/air/atc.html

basically they are 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 pieces of art. the size is the main rule and the reason well I think so they fit in trading card slevees. the kind that kids would put baseball cards in

[Stampingmathilda]

Swapped ATCs are a great source for inspiration, techniques... I keep them in an album, 4 ATCs on each page.
I use my ATCs on cards too, I have a few on my blog:
http://stampingmathilda.blogspot.com/search/label/ATC
Size should be 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, and you can use all your cardmaking techniques, stamps and embellishments.

[WordTrix]

I just did a "Thursday Thirteen" topic on ATCs this week on my blog--thirteen things about ATCs. Click link in my signature to read. TFL! ;)


Heather

[Inkalicious]

I am in an ATC swap, they are super fun to make and recieve! You can also use them to put on a full sized card!
True Friend ATC swap close up by Inkalicious at Splitcoaststampers

Wanted many by Inkalicious at Splitcoaststampers

NVR means No Vendor Restrictions, meaning use whatever companies stuff you want!

[Daisydew]

Thanks so much everyone!

[stampmouse]

here is a sample of how to make a card out of your atc
atc art card holder by stampmouse at Splitcoaststampers