Little Bits 3- Digital Collage Sheets - Alphabet

This is a digital Collage sheet containing 26 images [size 1 1/2 inch at 300dpi] making a full alphabet. It is designed for printing and is in JPEG format. The zip file includes the page in US Letter and A4 sizes. This is a single sheet not individual files. [You could cut and paste in your image editing program to use individual squares digitally.] The actual sheet has a white background.
You can also purchase this sheet in PDF format if you do not use an image editing program.

Available at my store Art for Scrapbooking and Digitalscrapn.

Fanciful Fish

Fanciful Fish is a Digital Collage sheet in JPg format. This is one sheet and I have included it in both US Letter and A4 sizes. Simply print, cut and use in your collage,art,journalling,scrapbooking or atc projects.
These colorful fish have a handpainted look. They are for personal use and ok for ATC's for swapping. Width of each image is 3.5inches.

Available in my store here.
This product is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD in JPEG format. If you do not have an image editing program you can also purchase this as a PDF here . PDF files are simply opened with Adobe Acrobat [free] to print.

Little Bits - Digital Collage Sheets - Floral

Little Bits are digital Collage sheets This floral based one contains 24 images [size 1 1/2 inch at 300dpi] It is designed for printing and is available in both JPEG and PDF format. This is a single sheet not individual files. [You could cut and paste in your image editing program to use individual squares digitally.] The actual sheet has a white background.
Based on public domain vintage images from my collection. I have edited and reworked each image individually adding filters, textures and brushes. Purchase these once and you can use over and over again in your art, journalling, craft and cardmaking. For personal use. You may use these to make ATC's for swapping.
Available in my store at Digitalscrapn.

Rose ATC Backgrounds

For ATC lovers. 8 Rose Backgrounds ready sized for you. [2.5 x 3.5 inches]
Both US Letter and A4 sheets are included to make it easy for you to print. Just print and cut. You also receive the 8 files as individual jpegs.
Based on vintage images and reworked and textured these will be the perfect base for your projects. Use them for your projects including journalling and scrapbooking as elements.
These are for personal use , ATC swaps OK. Please do not share this product as is but use it as the base for your own artwork. You can see them in my store at Digitalscrapn.

NB This product is also available in PDF format here. PDF files are simply opened with Adobe Acrobat [free] for printing.

New Stamped Backgrounds and a gift

I have 2 new Stamped sets instore now. Each contains 6 gorgeous backgrounds. The large size is US letter size [which you can easily resize to A4] in png size. You also receive each design in and individual ATC sized png. I have also included as a bonus the ATC size on one printable sheet and also in abr format.
Play around with these on your cards, artwork, printables and scrapbooks. Easily embellish your ATC cards. You can stamp, color and play with blend modes to make your own unique artwork.
These are for personal use [includes making personal gifts]. You may make ATC cards for swapping. In my store at Digitalscrapn.

I have a gift for you of something I played around with. The final product is a 4x6inch background so you can just print out on photo paper or card if you wish. I used one of the large backgrounds over a texture. Then I played with the blending and layers and then resized.
You can get the zip here. I hope you enjoy it.

[article] Scrapbooking Trends: What Are Artist Trading Cards? - by Christine Perry

Author: Christine Perry

In the scrapbooking industry, artist trading cards (or ATC's) are becoming more popular as trendsetting companies like 7 Gypsies release more ATC supplies and holders. These miniature pieces of art, or in the case of scrapbookers, mini page layouts, are as much fun to trade and collect as they are to create. There are few rules and limits on artist trading cards, and they are quick to make and adapt to scrapbooking materials.

The only strict requirement for artist trading cards is their size. The standard is 2.5" x 3.5". This is based on the size of sport trading cards and collectible card games like Pokemon and Magic. The orientation for your design can be either vertical or horizontal. You can use any medium you like, paint, paper, pencil, watercolor, pen and ink. Digital media and collage are very common. Any materials used on a scrapbooking page can be used on an artist trading card. Modern interest in these cards began around 1997 in Zurich, Switzerland. M. Vanci Stirnemann, a Swiss artist, is credited with popularizing ATC's by starting trading sessions. However, we can trace miniature art back to Impressionist era artists who used business cards showing a sample of their work.

One expectation of artist trading cards is that they should not be sold, but traded or shared. They are usually original works or made in limited editions. This may be one reason why they have gained such popularity with today's scrapbookers. They are a perfect item for scrapbooking swaps. Online message boards have special sections just for swaps. One scrapbooker usually organizes the swaps and then opens it up for others to participate. Each member of the swap creates an ATC and then makes enough for each member in the group. They sign their name, contact information, title of the ATC, and the number of the card if it is part of an edition. At the end of the swap, everyone has a collection of different artist trading cards.

Swaps and limited editions are often created around themes. Some popular artist trading card themes are animals, seasons, quotes and holidays. In some cases, the theme may be defined by the medium used. For example, you may have a digital media theme or a collage theme. In fact almost any theme used for scrapbooking circle journals could be used for an ATC swap as well. Creating an artist trading card follows the same design principles as a scrapbooking page, only on a smaller scale. You will need a focal point, background and an embellishment or two. Arrange your card first, and then adhere it to the card. Remember to sign the back.

Once you have a collection of artist trading cards, you will want to store them or display them. You can easily store them in the plastic sleeves meant for sports trading cards. A small decorative box also makes a good container, especially if it is archival safe. You may want to purchase an ATC holder to display your cards. These specially designed holders look like a rolodex. They are available from a few manufacturers and can be found in either a vertical or horizontal format.

Artist trading cards are only limited by your imagination. They are a perfect opportunity to try a new scrapbooking technique on a small scale. Gather a few scrapbooking friends and start an artist trading card swap today.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/scrapbooking-trends-what-are-artist-trading-cards-414443.html

About the Author:

Christine Perry is an avid scrapbooker and has over 10 years of scrapbooking experience. Her favorite scrapbooking subjects are her reluctant teenagers. She invites you to her website, http://www.intoscrapbooking.com for more scrapbooking tips and information on scrapbooking forums.

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