I decided to work with inks and here is what I did. First a background. I used heavy, smooth watercolor paper. I used a brush to wet it with water and then dropped ink from the dropper, let it bleed and run, blotted with a paper towel . . .
Then I used brushes with more ink to create a design and added some pen work to a couple of them. This is what I ended up with:
Then I played around with making some fabric ATCs. Still need to work out the kinks on the fabrication method, but here's a couple of designs I have so far:
So what do you think? Have you made ATCs before? What are your favorite media to use?
Hi Laney, I think those look great! I just ordered inks to airbrush with, and you have made me very excited to try them! I love the colors and the black hearts give it real punch!!
ReplyDeletewhat a nifty idea
ReplyDeleteand so pretty!
inspired I am...haven't made them
yet
but will now!
and trade....brilliant:)
thanks for the clever share,
Jennifer
Hi Laney! It's great to see your ATCs. They are awesome! I'm especially attracted to the fabric ones;)
ReplyDeleteThey came out great! So cute.
ReplyDeleteThere is definitely time to send them! So glad to have you join us!
ReplyDeleteSimply BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Laney, so glad you're joining the ATC swap. I love both your painted and fabric ATC's.
ReplyDeleteHey Laney,
ReplyDeleteThese look great. I haven't made any ATC's either, but I did buy some at Hobby lobby a couple of weeks ago to play around with. I have made fabric postcards. I use fusible webbing to attach the fabric...super tidy, and you can still stitch through it. I'm a messy gluer! Looks like fun. Thanks for sharing!!
Lovely, lovely cards! Maybe I'll get one in the swap.
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