archaic bird atc

Today's post is an ATC (Artist Trading Card) swap utilizing blended Distress Inks, Archival Ink and embossing powder.  The inspiration for this ATC came from one of my shirts:

This Archaic shirt is one of my favorites - I love the studs on the shoulder, the layering of the designs, and the mythical symbolism.

The photo above displays the materials and stamps used.  Stamps used are Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous (birds in flight, wings), Memory Box (petite script) and Birdhouse Words Border (Impression Obsession).

Onto white cardstock cut to size (2-1/2" x 3-1/2"), the birds in flight and bird word border were stamped first with Archival Ink in Jet Black.  The wings were stamped next with Distress Antique Linen, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  The balance of the ATC was sponged with various Distress Inks using a Blending Tool.

An amber bling was adhered using Ranger's Glossy Accents.  Petite script stamp is Memory Box.

ingredients:  Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous stamps - eclecticpaperie; blending tool & replacement foam, Glossy Accents - StarLitStudio; Distress Inks, clear embossing powder, bling, Archival inks, Memory Box stamps - Ellen Hutson; white cardstock - Papertrey Ink.

Comments

[Beverly]

AHHHHH C!ndy.....I am in awe of your creative talents. You have such a great design style. You always always inspire me.

[Daisy]

THAT is awesome. Lovin the inspiration and the end project. Art!

[Vicki]

Such a beautiful job on this ATC! I love the serenity of it! TFS! Blessings to you!

[pam hooten]

Ah yes, it really is gorgeous IRL too!!

I like how you color coded your blending tools Cindy, I need to do mine that way!

[Carol (HB)]

shoot. Is this for the AA swap? Shooooooot. I LOVE this Cindy! LOVE IT!

[QC]

I just received mine last week, Cindy....and it's so gorgeous! Not unlike you, my kind and sweet friend! :)