Tuesday, June 11, 2013

ATC and Art Challenge Fun

  Just time for a quick post so I can get these challenge pieces linked in time. My battery went dead on my camera after taking photos- I mean dead as in I need to buy a new battery because the current one won't recharge at all any longer-ugh!. So, I had to retake photos using hubby's camera this AM.




  The theme this Monday at Simon Says Stamp and Show is buttons.  The ATCs were both cut from gelli plate prints. On the top one I stamped a buttons UM image (Cat's Life Press) over the base using Tea Dye Distress Ink (Ranger). I also sponged the ink along the edges of the card, typed word, and over the flower trim. Transparency is from ARTchix Studio. Button is Dress It Up.
  For the second ATC I used image and words from ARTchix Studio. Edges are all sponged with Tea Dye Distress ink (Ranger). Tiny buttons are from Gary Burlin & Co.
  I am also linking  the second one to Inspiration Avenue (bird theme), Summer of Color 3 (color theme of citron and turquoise). At Summer of Color we get to vote for each week's color challenge and I was thrilled to have a fave combo to art with this week. Can't wait to see what the challenge is next week :)

  Here are two more ATCS:

  For this one I sewed fabric to a cardstock base after cutting the arch shape. Materials used are: sheer green swiss dot ribbon (Michael's); image, words and butterfly transparency (ARTchix Studio); paper flowers and brads (JoAnne's).

  Background and heart are gelli plate prints.

 I'm linking up to Glue It Tuesdays at artsyville and hosted by Aimee,  A Colorful Gelli Print Party hosted by Carolyn Dube, and Summer Of Color 3 at Twinkle, Twinkle  hosted by Kristin.

 These are wonderful, fun challenges (some of which also offer prizes!) and a great way to meet up with more bloggers and artists. Just click on the links for more info or click on the badges along the lower right sidebar. Hope to see you there, and thanks to the fabulous hostesses of these challenges!

"You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need." Jerry Gillies
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53 comments:

  1. ArtatagJune 11, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Lovely ATCs! I like the combinations with the turquoise paper and the stitching.
    Cheers
    Gabriele 9

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  2. GlorV1June 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Your ATC's are just awesome. Beautiful colors of course. I like the way you sewed fabric to the cardstock. It's interesting. Nicely done, thanks.:)

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  3. NettyJune 11, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    oooh these are gorgeous Linda. Annette x

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  4. Jo MurrayJune 11, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I just LOVE your ATCs and feel privileged to have some in my collection.

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  5. Valerie-JaelJune 11, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful work! The heart one is my special fave! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. IvyJune 11, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    omg, I love these Linda!! Don't you just love this color combo?

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  7. K J DJune 11, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    What beautiful atc's Linda.... they are all gorgeous but I especially love the nest one. It's so sweet.

    Karen x

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  8. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Wonderful! The last one is my favorite :)
    Happy GIT, Jana

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  9. MaggieJune 11, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Love your turquoise color schemes. I especially love the doves with the turquoise tissue paper frame.

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  10. ErikaJune 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Wonderful ATC´s, dear Linda! So much detailed and lovely. The last one is my favorite too :)
    hugs
    Erika

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  11. betsyJune 11, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Lovely atcs! The turquoise heart is my favorite! ;)

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  12. Deborah WeberJune 11, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Lovely cards! Follow your heart is my fave.

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  13. storybeaderJune 11, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I like the button stamped paper you made in your first ATC. Been wishing for a sewing machine so I can sew on my paper too. Love how it looks! {:-Deb

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  14. joyJune 11, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Gorgeous work, Linda! I especially like the follow your heart!! I love the colors for this week at Summer of Color - will be adding my submission later this week.

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  15. Tracey FKJune 11, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    That follow your heart one is my favourite but they are all so lovely and beautifully made... happy week 1 of SoC ...xx

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  16. 2amscrapperJune 11, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    love them all--summer of color is spot on

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  17. TracyJune 11, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Love the heart ATC.

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  18. KristinJune 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    These are fabulous! I love your ATC's and the bird / nest piece really makes me smile, xo

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  19. froebelsternchenJune 12, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Oh my gosh Linda.. what great pieces!
    I am always amazed when visiting!
    Have a good and creative rest of the week! I also want to invite you to take part on: ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY once...
    this month there ist the theme "HOME"

    xxx Susi

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  20. Shahrul NizaJune 12, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Goodness heavens!!. I LOVE all of them, Linda!!. They are so gorgeous, romantic and comforting. My fav is the butterfly with sweet stitches :). Thank you for mailing out the ATCs for me, I'll have all hope & luck in the world to receive them :). HUGS!

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  21. Anne MandaJune 12, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful works all, really thoughtfull and well made! Love the stitching! :)

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  22. GalleryJuanaJune 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    These are beautiful atcs! I really like the "follow your heart" one and the Gilles quote.
    visiting from glue it tuesday.

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  23. manomijJune 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Fantastic work Linda, you made some great pieces!
    ManonX

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  24. creativelennaJune 12, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    linda...beautiful art as always! i will be coming up with something soon for citrine & turquoise ... yours is fab ;)

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  25. creativelennaJune 12, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    hmm, i wasn't signed into google so i don't know if my earlier comment came through . . . love what you created linda!!!

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  26. Terri CoronaJune 12, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    What gorgeous eye candy! The nest one is my favorite, but then I'm a sucker for birds and nests.

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  27. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I love them all. So pretty.

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  28. Karla B June 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    They are lovely, my friend. Great work!

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  29. sharonJune 12, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    These are awesome, hard put to pick a favourite.

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  30. Maria MedeirosJune 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Truly beautiful! love the saying "follow your heart" true indeed!! :D

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  31. Beverley BairdJune 12, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Love your ATCs - the colours, the messages and the designs. I especially love the gelli print paper!

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  32. MoniqueJune 13, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Beautiful ATC's, I love all of them.
    xx

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  33. bellefrogworksJune 13, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I just love all the detail in your ATC's - isn't it amazing how freeing it can be to work in such a small space?

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  34. TerriJune 13, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I love all your pieces here. The coloring, the composition, your theme and saying all fabulous! Every single one!

    I love that Jerry Gillies quote!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  35. Anita Houston The Artful MavenJune 13, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Your ATC's are just GORGEOUS!!! I love each one, and the backgrounds are fabulous! Love the button embellies, especially the heart! Thanks for buttoning up with us this week here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!!!

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  36. ArielJune 13, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    They are beautiful I especially love the gelli plate background and the border stitch you've given to it.

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  37. aimeeJune 13, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    the nest! i love it!

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  38. ChristineJune 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    lovely summery pieces Linda!

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  39. Sharon FritchmanJune 13, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Each and every one of your ATC's is absolutely gorgeous! I love how you used the SOC colors!!!!

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  40. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 14, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Great ATC's! Love how your included the colors in all of them and they are each so unique. :)

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  41. MandyJune 14, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Busy girl and all lovely pieces...x

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  42. www.dorissdaughter.comJune 14, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Wow! You have been so creative! I love your ATC's and your use of this weeks colour combination:)

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  43. Clare LloydJune 14, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    fab ATcs

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  44. NatashaJune 14, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Love your ATCs. Great use of colour and design. The recipients will be very happy! :)

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  45. Diana TaylorJune 15, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Beautiful work - I love the birds nest and your use of the turquoise and green is wonderful.

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  46. MaritJune 15, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    ATCs + Stitching = I-fall-in-love-instantly! Great work! Have a nice weekend and hug from Holland.

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  47. sheila 77June 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Terrific artwork, I really like them all and enjoyed reading about your materials and how you made them.

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  48. Carolyn DubeJune 15, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Beautiful ATC's! Love how you built them up creating very eye catching ATC's! So glad you shared this with the party!

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  49. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJune 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Oh my goodness! I LOVE your stitched art!! Sprinkle Joy got me grinning!! Wow!

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  50. A'n'G JohnsonJune 15, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    All stunning! I really like the Sprinkle Joy piece and its shape!

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  51. JoannaJune 16, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Lots of lovely artwork for the colour combo set by SOC! If I was to be asked to choose 'You are still in your nest' is my favourite :)

    xx

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  52. sugar CreekJune 16, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Oh these are so pretty!

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  53. Suzanne CJune 17, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    What a beautiful set of ATC's. Your gelli plate background are fantastic. Lovely colors. The beautiful birds ATC speaks to me as the baby birds are all learning to fly by me. Glad you joined us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

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