Are You A Fan?

 



I have been a fan of artist trading cards, also known as, ATC's for a long time.  They are quick projects to make when you are wanting to be creative, but don't have a lot of time. They are very popular with crafters often being traded amongst one another or sent as a little extra something inside of a card.  There are even groups centered around the making and trading of them, too.  There are a couple rules that come with ATC's that you will want to be sure to follow.  They are always 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" in size and they are never sold, only traded. 

The wonderful thing about the size of ATC's is that the stamps from Elemental Doodles fit perfectly on them.  There is no guessing if your favorite design will fit.  It will!  I created this ATC using the Garden of Friends set and the Mini Garden of Friends set to complete the image.  I plan on turning this into a series of ATC's which is a design based on the same theme, but has different design to each card.  This series number is written on the back of the card to represent edition or number of the card to how many were made in the series.  For instance, this card would be 1 of 4 or 1/8. 

Here is what you will find on the back of an ATC:
Your Name
Some may contain your address or email but only if you want it on
Theme of Card
Date Made
Series #

Do I have you thinking about making your own ATC's yet using the stamps from Elemental Doodles?  I hope so!  The first thing now is to head over to the Elemental Doodles website and pick the stamps you want to use on your sets of ATC's. 

I'm a fan.  Are you? 

~Peg

The Black Magic Technique Elemental Doodles Style

 

Hi Everyone!  Peg here and today I would like to share with you the Black Magic Technique using the Santa's White Christmas stamp set and the Mini Santa's White Christmas set.   This technique has been a favorite one of mine for a long time and when I used it with the stamps from Elemental Doodles I loved it even more and was anxious to share it with all of you.

 

For this technique, you will need a black piece of cardstock that is smooth for stamping on. It can be any size you would like.  Begin by stamping the snowman image, the snow flakes and the drifts onto the paper using  a white ink.  Make sure the ink is completely dry before doing the next steps or it is likely to smear.  You can dry it quickly and set the ink using a heat tool. 

Once the ink is dry, begin adding color to the stamped lines of the image with your favorite colored pencils.  Once the lines are colored the first time, use a blending pencil to go over them.  This will smooth them out and blend them together.  Add more layers of color to make them stand out more being sure to blend them in between each layer. 

 

This is a great technique that allows you to use the dark cardstocks that you have in your stash and the white ink that you like so well, but still has some color to it to make it pop.  Now, it's your turn to try this technique out and don't forget to head over and get some of the fantastic stamps from Elemental Doodles.  Share with us on the Elemental Doodles Facebook page if you have used some of the stamps, too!  We'd love to see what you've created! 

 

Be sure to have some stamped fun today!

 

~Peg

Golden Autumn by Etha

This card was created by Etha Schuette using stamp set ED019 , Garden of Friends by Elemental Doodles.

Materials:

Designer Paper - Basic Grey "sugared"

copics

brads - Basic Grey

Sewing Machine

CS (brown, white- PTI, Wasau

fine tip marker brown - Marvy

Stamp Set - ED019 Garden of Friends - Elemental Doodles

Instructions:

1. Stamp image and sentiment on white panel, color with copics.
2. Add tiny dots on bottom of image with brown marker.
3. Stamp image again, color and cut out inside flower, add to main image with pop dot.
4. Layer onto brown cs.
5. cut two 1"x3" strips from designer paper, layer onto brown and decorate by sewing edge.
6. Add designer paper panel to brown cs.
7. Stamp flower spray twice, color flowers and cut out.
8. Add flowers to all 4 corners of designer paper background panel and add brown mini brads in their centers.
9. Mount onto top-fold white base card.
10. Attach stamped and sewn panels as shown.

4th of July Card by Jane

This card was created by one of our Founding Design Team Members several years ago, Jane Peters.  Stamps used ED005 Firecracker USA

Materials Used:

Red CS

White CS

Striped Patterned Paper - #302 boy o boy dotted line by Doodlebug Design Inc

Denim Patterned Paper by Leisure Arts, Inc.

Red Pepper Dye Ink - Adirondack

Photo Corner Punch - Stampin' Up!

Small Star Punch - Carl

Instructions:

1. On reverse side of striped paper draw three wavy rectangles; cut out.
2. Mount striped paper on white CS and trim to size.
3. Stamp 4th of July, Fireworks bursts, hat and USA with Red Pepper ink on white CS. 
4. Punch small photo corners and adhere to corners of striped paper.
5. Punch 8 small stars from denim patterned paper and adhere to photo corners.

New Stamps Coming Soon

We are currently working on Fall, Halloween and Christmas stamp sets to be released soon.  A sneak peek and pre-ordering will be made available very soon.

Online Ordering Now Enabled

We have set up an online ordering page on our main website.  www.ElementalDoodles.com .  Browse our sets available and then just click the Place An Order link at the top of the page.  Follow onscreen instructions to place your order.

Please let us know if you have any problems with the ordering system.

"Framed Coffee" by Connie

This image by Elemental Doodles is set off perfectly by the glitzy frame isn't it?

I layered a burgundy panel over the grey base and another grey panel run thru the Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder over that.  I stamped the image in burgundy ink onto a scrap of white and trimmed to fit the frame then tied small tags stamped with words from the same ED stamp set onto the frame before adhering it all on the card.

It's hard to see in my scan, but the frame has gorgeous burgundy jewels scattered around.

Connie

Founding Designer