Artist Trading Card Swap

Artist Trading Card Swap
at Altered Book & Journal Club this month

Theme: Carnival

Hello everyone,

We have been having a lot of fun at our Altered Book & Journal Club/ Journal Crops lately.  Just last week our special guest Kim Ravenscroft inspired us with her extensive collection of journals. For the last 8 months or so at Altered Book & Journal Club in addition to sharing our recent artistic projects we have been doing a monthly Artist Trading Card Swap.  This has been a real highlight of the month!  This month we have had some spaces open up for new or previous participants to join in.

To participate:

1. Phone us here the store and let us know you will be joining the swap.  Limited spaces available phone 09 912 0665
2. Create 18-20 Artist Trading Cards on the theme Carnival.  Any interpretation is fine.  Cards must be 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and we usually recommend you do them the same or similar as making this many can take some time.  There are examples of Artist Trading Cards on our Blog HERE.  Don't forget to put your name, email, card theme (carnival) and give your card series a title on the back.
3. Bring them along to Altered Book & Journal Club Thursday 23rd August at 6.30pm where we will talk about our cards, share technique ideas and swap them amongst the group. You will get to take one of each persons cards home.  So cool!

Artist Trading Cards being shared
 

Don't be afraid if you haven't tried Artist Trading Cards before.  We were all first timers once and our group is very friendly and informal.  Feel free to chat to Kathleen or one of our staff in store if you have any questions.

Come and join the swapping fun
~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Artist Trading Cards in the process of creation

 

Tigerlily Workshop, ATC Swap and NEW papers

Morning folks!
Hope you are having an awesome day so far.  Lots of fun things underway at the store this week.  I think you could finally say we are ORGANIZED.  Ok well mostly, but good things take time right?  More new papers arrived yesterday. Lots even but I will share with you just one picture because really they have to be enjoyed in person.  This selection of papers is from the Everyday Tango collection.  We are just loving the orange and pink combination at the moment and who can refuse a paisley styled lily?  Not me!



Continuing with the orange and pink theme Tracy has used Kaisercraft Tigerlily collection in her class this week.  Join her this Thursday evening as she leads you through making this graceful winged theme page.  Title can be adapted to suit your photos.  Just $25 for this 2hour workshop and includes materials.

Tigerlily Layout

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Winged Tigerlily
Date: Thursday 19th April at 7pm and Monday 23rd April at 10am
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Photos, basic kit and adhesives

Tigerlily layout detail

Also on Thursday evening is Altered Book Club which of late could really be called Artist Trading Card and lots of Talky Catch-up Club! The artist trading card swaps we have been doing each month have been going from strength to strength with some distintive styles coming to the fore.  We would love for you to join us.  To participate please bring 16 (we will be upping it to 20 before long!) Artist Trading Cards to swap on the theme Vintage.  For more information about Artist Trading Cards or this swap call in store and chat to our friendly staff.  All welcome to join in.

Altered Book Club - Artist Trading Card Swap night
Date: Thursday 19th April at 6.30pm
Class fee: FREE
Please bring: 16 Artist Trading Cards that you have made (suggested the same or similiar with your name and ATC details on the reverse) plus any artwork you have been making during the month for show and tell.

Altered Book Club is informal and fun!  A great way to meet crazy - I mean crafty! peoples. :)


By the way, I did add two fur babies to my wee family.  oh my, I was a little nervous at first but baby bunny cuddles are addictive.... no one will miss for for a few hours right?
Have a goodie!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook

Artist Trading Card Swap - Seasons theme

Artist Trading Cards from our bird theme swap

Hi arty dudes and dudettes,
Altered Book Club are on a roll with Artist Trading Cards.  I think we are up to our fifth(?) monthly swap. Artist Trading Cards are mini artworks that are traded among artists and friends.  My collection spans cards from around the world... would you like to start your own collection? It is easy and fun!

Bird ATC's from a recent swap

This month our theme is SEASONS.  The weather sure has been a hot topic, well since before December with our unseasonal grey summer.  Perhaps you have a favourite season or a certain image or idea you associate with each season.  For example Winter Artist Trading Cards could have glistening snowflakes or wooly knitwear images.



Choose a season then make 15 Artist Trading Cards at the dimensions 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and don't forget to include your series title and personal details on the reverse.  I usually suggest making your cards production line style with each card being the same or similiar but it's up to you!

 Margie shares the story behind her cards for our recent Countries swap

Come along to Altered Book Club meeting Thursday 22nd March at 6.30pm to exchange cards.  You will leave with one of your own and 14ish unique cards from other art enthusiasts.


FREE to attend and beginners welcome.  Please phone 09 912 0665 to let us know if you are coming if it is your first time.

Bird Theme ATC by Kathleen

Details of the swap on the reverse of my ATC

 

 

Lara talks about her cards with Louise and Ayla

Hope you can make it!

~Kathleen

December Artist Trading Card Swap

Artist Trading Cards from our bird theme swap

Hi arty dudes and dudettes,
Last Thursday we hosted Altered Book Club and this month we did something a little different by including an Artist Trading Card Swap.  The resulting cards that each participant bought are fantastic!  Artist Trading Cards really are mini masterpieces.

Bird ATC details

Our theme was Birds and the interpretations were many and varied.  From Dodo's to birdcages, music and feathers.  Thank you to everyone involved!

Bird Theme ATC by Kathleen

It was such an enjoyable evening we have decided to do another Artist Trading Card Swap for December.  You are invited to join in.  The upcoming theme is Storybook.  Interpret any way you wish... From Harry Potter to Dr Suess, Wizard of Oz to Thomas the Tank Engine - it's up to you how you represent the theme in your Artist Trading Cards.  The main criteria is the size.  2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and don't forget to include your series title and personal details on the reverse.

Details of the swap on the reverse of my ATC

The due date for this swap is Thursday 15th December.  With the Altered Book Club meeting for exchange at 6.30pm.  Please make 12 or so cards to exchange.

Phone 09 912 0665 if you would like to participate.

Newbies welcome!  We had first timers join us last time - we welcome your involvement.

Kathleen's (me!) ATCs ready to exchange

Altered Book Club ATC SWAP

 

Photo credit

Hi folks,
I know I haven't left very long for this for new people but I just wanted to let you know for this month's Altered Book Club here at NZ Scrapbook we are hosting an Artist Trading Card swap.

There is some infomation about Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) HERE

The theme for this swap is Birds.  So anything at all that relates to birds can be incorporated.  Think bird images, nesting, songs, feathers, eggs and so on.

We are suggesting you make 12 identical or similar ATC's to create a series.  Don't forget to label with your name, email and location and then bring theme along to Altered Book Club to exchange.

Altered Book Club - Artist Trading Card swap
Date: Thursday 24th November at 6.30pm
Cost: FREE
Please bring: 12 ATC's with a Bird theme for exchange.  Any artwork you have been working on for show and tell.  A project to work on during the evening if you wish.

Photo Credit

For more information or register your participation please phone 09 912 0665

~Kathleen

Artist Trading Card workshop this Saturday

Lara's Finished ATC's

With an Artist Trading Card workshop coming up this Saturday I thought I would share with you some photos from last months workshop. Everyones cards were completely different with individual colour schemes. One class but so much variety!

If you are not familiar with Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) they are small artworks of playing card size. The idea is that they are small enough to make a number of them in your chosen medium and exchange with other artists. Pretty much the only rule is the size - that is, 2 1/2" x3 1/2" which can fit into trading card sleeves.

Over the years I have traded cards from artists all around the world. I especially love to note cultural styles from country to country... for the record New Zealand and Australian ATC artists appreciate and seem to add a fair bit of detail and layers to their cards.

Last month's ATC workshop featured a collage background technique, embossing, pearl pigments and lava gel (my fav!). This week's ATC workshop has different techniques to try including Texture Paste and Twinkling H2O's.

Also each participant receives a Collage Image Pack to use and for future projects. Last month was fairies and classic images... I'm am completely loving this weeks pack - Antique Roses and Seed Packets.. yummy yum yum yum!

ALL WELCOME

Louise cutting her cards

Artist Trading Card Workshop
Date: Saturday 18th September at 10am
Class fee: $35 including materials and image pack
Please bring: Apron, heat gun (if you have one), scissors, craft knife, mat and ruler.

Sharell with her daughter

I've since heard that Kayla (in front blue) made two more sets that weekend

Lara's backgrounds complete.. aren't the colours so rich and inviting?!


And finished in their sleeves waited to trade

For a unique storage method perfect for coffee table display check out THIS blog post featuring the 7Gypsies ATC stand. Very popular way to enjoy your completed and traded cards.


For more info or if you wish to book please phone 09 912 0665
~Kathleen

This week at NZ Scrapbook

Hi friends
I know we have had a lot of rain but isn't SPRING exciting! I'm sure I'm appreciating it more this year than years past. And wow Christchurch - we are all thinking of you.

There is a lot on this week here at New Zealand Scrapbook (as always!) - layout classes, arty classes, crops... perhaps one of our workshops will be just the ticket to get the creative juices flowing.

This week at NZ Scrapbook:

Pretty turquoises, mango oranges and blues in Tracy's pinwheel layout

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Beach Pinwheel Layout
Date: Monday 13th September at 10am and Thursday 16th September at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Photos, Basic kit (Paper trimmer, scissors, pencil and ruler) and adhesives

Cute pinwheel embellishments, resin brads and a full sheet of die cut punch outs are included in this Summery page. Bring photos from last summer or create the page ready for the coming months... its just around the corner!


Top Secret Cuttlebug Class - 110 Techniques
Date: Monday 13th September at 7pm and Friday 17th September at 10am
Class fee: $20 including materials
Please bring: Cuttlebug and mats, basic kit (Paper trimmer, scissors, pencil and ruler) and adhesives

Recommended for ALL Cuttlebug owners. Monday nights class is Week 7 and Friday Mornings Class is Week 8. You can join this series anytime or if you have done some of the classes already then come along and participate in the weeks not completed yet. By the end of the series you will have a tag reference of 110 Cuttlebug Techniques - Amazing!


Chantelle's Kaisercraft Robot Page Workshop
Date: Tuesday 14th September
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Photos, Basic kit (Paper trimmer, scissors, pencil and ruler) and adhesives

This is Week two of a two part series in creating the second page of this advanced interactive scrapbook layout. If you missed the first page there will be opportunity to do it in a couple of months time. Even the second page on its own is awesome. There is a video on the Blog demonstrating its movable parts HERE


Daytime Crop
Date: Wednesday 15th September
Class fee: FREE for September
Please bring: Current projects, kit and materials

What is cropping? Its the scrapbooky name for working on your layouts usually in store or with a group of friends. Come and use our tables to create and have assistance from crop tutor Tracy. Optional: bring a plate to share for lunch. Wednesday Daytime Cropping FREE for September.

This weeks special event layout project

Girls Creative Night Out - My Wonderful Sunshine Layout
Date: Wednedsay 15th September at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materals, gift and light supper
Please bring: 5"x7" Photo - we can tweak the layout if you have different size/orientation photos, Sissors, paper trimmer, adhesives and (preferably) a dark grey felt pen otherwise black will be fine.

In this special event class we will be making shaped borders, machine stitching, blinging and generally having a great crafting time!
PLUS fun giveaways, and afterward a light supper. Come along and bring a friend. Limited numbers so be sure to book in by phoning 09 912 0665


Thursday night Crop
Date: Thursday 16th September at 7pm
Class fee: $10
Please bring: Current projects, kit and materials

Crop Night fee is just $10 and you can work your pages, meet like minded crafty gals, enjoy a cuppa and scrapbooking inspiration.
We also have the convenient option of keeping a running tab during the night should you wish to purchase from the store for your project.

Altered Book Club
Date: Thursday 16th September at 7pm
Class fee: FREE
Please bring: Current projects to show and work on if you wish

I've been contemplating changing the title of this meeting to Art Journal Monthly or some such title since most of us have been sharing our journal art lately - super cool! Pretty much we spend most of our time chatting and catching up.. and we always leave inspired to create... isn't that what its all about? So if you are interested in journals, altered books, collage, creative stamping and any other mixed media art this casual get together is for you. All welcome.

Some workshop attendees creating the backgrounds for our Artist Trading Cards

Artist Trading Card Workshop
Date: Saturday 18th September at 10am
Class fee: $35 including materials and image pack
Please bring: Apron, heat gun (if you have one), scissors, craft knife, mat and ruler.

Last month's Artist Trading Card workshop was so fun we didn't want to stop and all the participants asked that I book in another so they could come again. So I have and its this Saturday! Featuring collage techniques and texture paste and custom embellishments. Plus includes very nice image pack to do many many more Artist Trading Cards and mixed media projects.



As you can see there are lots of creative learning and activities to join in. All welcome, you don't need to have been to classes before to start with any of these workshops. All of our tutors are friendly and welcoming!

Phone 09 912 0665 to book

~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook

ATC Stand makes a great swap pin display

7 Gypsies brand do a wonderful rotating Artist Trading Card stand display. By attaching your cards to 7 Gypsies notched cards they then slot onto the stand to you can rotate, see and enjoy your and your friends creation.

So what about those Swap Pins you picked up and exchanged at craft fairs and gatherings? Linda had a great idea of displaying hers on an ATC stand.

This is what the empty stand look like. It is solid and the central portion rotates.

You take your Swap Pin (this one actually could double as an ATC due to its dimensions and style) and adhere it to a plain or printed 7 Gypsies Notch card.

Then details removed or transferred from the back and attached or written onto the card. Card is now ready to be slotted onto the stand. Cool and simple!

You can also create your own notch cards by using a 7 Gypsies notch punch. Using the stand as a guide you can then put slots into any colour or designed background card you wish.

Cards and pins are then displayed onto the stand ready to be enjoyed! A couple of pins Linda received had hanging attachments so were able to hang them conveniently off the top of the stand itself.

Check out these couple of lovely pins from New Zealand Scrapbook stars! :

Intricate folded Swap Pin by NZ Scrapbook Class Teacher Paula Saunders

Paula won this years SENZ 2010 Swap Pin competition - by the details and thought you can see why. On a sewing theme complete with Paula's attention to detail show in all that she creates. Well done Paula!

By the way you can learn from Paula at her Canvas Class scheduled for Tuesday 17th August at 7pm.

Details of Paula's Swap pin unfolded

Crafter extrordinary and super cool chick Kathy Girdler created this Swap Pin tag book.
Kathy loves using black and vintage elements. Love the fab images Kathy used.

Check out the full display and the very attractive and useful 7 Gypsies display stands are for sale in store now. $79.99 each.

Happy crafting!
~Kathleen

August class Schedule online now.

Heyas!
We have another full schedule of classes this month which you can view online HERE.

I will post up pics individually here on the Blog as they come to hand but I thought in the meantime it would be good to highlight a few of the new classes running this month.


Cuttlebug 110 Techniques Workshops 5 - 8
Date: Saturday 7th August
Time: 9am - 4pm
Class fee: $80 which includes materials, morning and afternoon tea
Please bring: Your Cuttlebug, boards, scissors, adhesives and a packed lunch or there are food vendors nearby.

Continuing with our weekend Cuttlebug series - that is, we ran 1-4 workshops about 6 weeks ago. This Saturday we have Workshops 5, 6, 7 & 8. If you didn't make it to the first four that is fine, you are still welcome to come along for this session. This is a great way to expand on your Cuttlebug techniques. More info about the class series can be found here.



Cricut Gypsy Information morning
Date: Wednesday 18th August
Time: 10am - 12noon
Fee: $15 which includes morning tea

Cricut Gypsy expert Gina will be leading a discussion on the use and methods of using the Cricut Gypsy handheld device. Learn how to create and design pages and cutting shapes in advance everywhere and anywhere. Have your questions answered but someone with working knowledge of this great tool. $15 to attend, includes morning tea. No materials/tools necessary though you may wish to bring a pen/notebook for additional notes.

An Artist Trading Card by Kathleen

Kathleen's Artist Trading Cards Workshop
Date: Saturday 21st August
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Class fee: $35 Which includes materials and a image pack to keep.

Artist Trading Cards - Commonly known as ATC's are a popular hobby among artists and crafters as a way of sharing their art and collecting little pieces from other artists and around the world.
In this class we will be making textured backgrounds, learning about designing a series, embellishment ideas and the basics of ATC's. We will each make a series of cards and then there will be opportunity for trading at the end if you wish. Class fee includes an image pack for future Artist Trading Card creation.

David teaching at one of our event nights

Cards for Girls by Boys
Date: Saturday 28th August
Time:10am
Class fee: $25 Including materials.

Taught by staff member David Simpson this class is for all men who wish to make their Mum, wife, girlfriend, sister, daughter, co-worker.. pretty much any girlie type a handmade card and gift bag. A sure win! Don't worry boys - there are tools for scrapbooking too and David will lead the way. No crafting experience necessary. Would be suitable for Dads and sons to attend together.


More information will be posted throughout the month. We have our usual full selection of Beginners classes, technique classes, kids classes, crops and more.

Feel free to ask in store or phone to find the best class for you!
~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Cool product for ATC Collectors!

Hi all!

Being a bit of an ATC (Artist Trading Card) collector I am loving the new products in from 7Gyspies!

For those new to ATC's, artist trading cards are small card sized pieces of art that are traded among artists (this includes you! - stampers, scrapbookers, collage artist....) as a way of collecting a tiny piece of that persons art and in turn giving a little piece of your own.

In my own collection I have art from all around the world... from local gals here in NZ to Australia, USA, Denmark, France, Finland, Canada and Belgium. The styles are diverse and are fascinating to look through and a lot of fun to make!

The general rules for ATC's are that they are created at a standard size of 2 1/2"x 3 1/2" and are flat enough that they will slip into a card holder (embellishments are ok). Other than that, they can be made of card, fabric, plastic, photos.... hand drawn, stamped, painted, stitched... any theme under the sun or no theme at all! My favourite is to create a series and then number them - exclusive! hehehee

Here are a couple of my ATC's:

Using stamped images, scrapbooking papers and a label maker.

These ones use playing cards, stamped images, sewing findings and vintage images.

The other cool thing about ATC's is due to there small size you can usually finish a couple fairly quickly. I'm all for the accomplishment of completion!

Anyways!! The fun new stuff:

This ATC revolving stand is pretty wow-ish! What a cool way to display your collection.

This punch allows you to make slots in your cards so they attach onto the stand easily.

French Dictionary ATC bases. A perfect starting point to add your own designs.

These cards are called "97% Complete" add words, images, photos - your choice!

These are ATC sized alphabet transparencies. These would make a fantastic overlay on a ATC base... I'm also thinking pretty fab for lots of other collage and scrapbooking projects.

All the above product is currently available in store now.

Have a go at making your own ATC's. Don't forget to name them on the reverse and add your email and location.

Ooooh!!! If you let me know you are going to make one I will gladly swap you one of mine! email me :) I'm up for it!! Yes, I will send international :)

Byes for now
~Kathleen