Sunday, January 09, 2011

Aces High.

My very 1st foray into ATC cards!

I have joined in the 'I'm playing cards are you' challenge being hosted by Rachel over at Katzelbows. The idea is to make 52 altered playing cards and include jokers if you want. You can use any suit that takes your fancy just make sure you have 4 suits and 13 cards to each suit. I make that 1 card a week for the rest of the year.!! I decided to stick with the playing card theme. Here is my take on the Ace of hearts. I have kept to the standard ATC size of 2.1/2" x 3.1/2" for this one but may well change around as I get more comfortable and bolder.
Made from white card stock, with walnut stain Distress ink around the edges to match the beautiful mother of pearl heart adornment and edged in red thread. So where's the butterfly I hear you ask that I promised on all my projects for 2011?

Well here it is on the back. Simples!!!!


12 comments:

Cindy Gay said...

Love these! Very nice!

Unknown said...

What a cool Challenge! Your card is lovely too!

Faye said...

Where did you get walnut stain distress ink from?! I can see I am going to have to have a good look in 'my bedroom' next time I'm home!
As for the ATC; Very nice, very nice indeedy. xxx

Unknown said...

I have not done any for years but if you want a peep at my ATC's they are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Vintagepeggy/ATCSForTrade#

http://picasaweb.google.com/Vintagepeggy/TradedToDate#

Not sure I could find any of my 'for swap' cards as it has been so long xx

Mallika said...

bful
i m a follower now
from feline playful
sorry fer being late

oneoff said...

Very elegant, Mrs A, and love the unexpected colour choice plus the negative space butterfly. Hopefully my first Ace will be done later today.

(Haven't forgotten that you asked about the wire twizzler - I have "tidied" and need to remember where I put it!)

Bx

Sherry said...

Great start to your pack Mrs A!

Liz McGuire, said...

Looking forward to seeing the rest. Must hunt for the butterfly.

Liz x

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Hello, I found you trough Feline Playful and I am now following you ;) I missed the chance to join in the fun with the linky thinggy on time, but if you'd like to visit my blog too, I would be delighted! ;)

I love this card, love the colours and it was such a clever thing hiding the butterlfy at the back - what a nice surprise! ;)

Happy and crafty New Year!
Hugs
Joanna x

Zuila said...

I love this card,very elegant!

I am now a follower of your blog too.
xx.

Ana Cristina Caldatto said...

amo atc
lindo o seu!
uso sobras de papeis de srapbooking

Anonymous said...

I am so glad you've joined the challenge. Your card is stunning. Thank you for reminding me about the joys of simplicity! Now I must go finish the back to my card!

good crafting and lots of fun
rachel