Halloween ATC Series - Techniques - April

I am so excited to continue the Halloween ATC swap series for this year! There will be 9 months of ATC swaps, so that by the end you will have an entire 9 pocket sheet filled up. Join one or all - there will also be a make-up month in October.

We are going to do something a little different this year - instead of an overall theme for the series, we will be focusing on different crafting techniques each month.

For April, will be making an ATC from a collaged master board.

To make the board, you will start with either an 8 1/2" X 11" or 12" x 12" heavy weight paper. You will use whatever halloween and or non halloween materials you want on the master board, including paper scraps, washi, tissue paper, ink, paint, rubber stamping.

There are so many great videos on youtube showing you how to get started on your master board, and here is a link to one that I really liked.

https://youtu.be/J1r762SbTzc

(sorry, you will have to cut and paste)

Once your collage is completely dry, you will cut out at least 2 ATC sizes pieces (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") You will create your ATC on one of these, and you will also send the other piece to your partner

To complete the ATC, you will add a few more embellishments and details to the cut out section from your masterboard to finish off the ATC design. Brads, charms, jewels may be added

Send both the completed ATC and the piece of cut out master board to your partner in a plastic sleeve, place in a notecard and send with a brief note, your name and swap name.

Each month will feature a new technique - Here is the line up I have planned so far:

• Jan - tape transfer
• Feb - ATC with Faux paper finish background
• March - ATC with a coin
• April - ATC from a collaged masterboard
• May - ATC with a non-Halloween postage stamp
• June - ATC with moving parts
• July - ATC with a pocket
• August - ATC with book page collage background
• September - Shaker ATC
• October - make up month or senders choice Many of the swaps will have a link to a youtube video for ideas and/or inspiration. If you have any questions on any of the upcoming ATC swaps, just let me know.

Photo credit - Joyce Alama/artwork property of artist