Friday, December 11, 2009

Put some action in your creations

Happy day to ya! Hope you're havin' a good one.
I wanted to share some ATCs I did for a swap on SCS. The challenge was to make them 'move'....have motion. I signed up for 2 spots b/c I knew there is going to be some wonderful creations with this idea. My first one is a folding ATC with a little twist...


Ain't he cute? I used my circle punches to make this little guy. I sponged bashful blue around his edges and used silver stickles around him. I hand drew his eyes and buttons. Now for the surprise...


Pull up on the bottom snowball and he comes apart to reveal a greeting. I used a mini glue dot on the back of the bottom circle. They're easily re-postionable (spelling?) and it keeps the snowman flat will the card is closed.
My next creation is not as dramatic but I love this color combo and I used my favorite technique...tearing...


Purple, orange and white look really good together. I used only orange as my background then tore a piece of retired SU! dsp and then a piece of purple bassil c/s from my stash (that's a good thing about ATCs their so small you can use scraps. Hee!) I stamped a sentiment from Birthday Bliss (SU! stamp set) on chocolate chip c/s with white craft ink and put it on with dimensionals. Now for the surprise...


Pull on the chocolate chip ribbon to reveal a cake stamped on a white scalloped circle. I colored the image from SU! Birthday Bliss stamp set with my watercolor pencils then used crystal effects over the top.
I can't wait to see what I get back from this swap! I hope the ladies enjoy getting these from me.
Thanks for stopping by :)
Until next time...
Blessings...


8 comments:

Jennifer said...

Melina - These are both so cute! I love the snowman & how he opens up. The tearing on your birthday one is fab. I'm sure the girls would love them, because I know I would. Hugs!

Tracey said...

Wow great job. I love the way the snowman ATC opens up, very creative. Thanks for sharing.

Lesley said...

I know if I was in the swap I would love to get one of yours...or both! Great job!

Colleen said...

They are great! I LOVE the bday one!

Moira said...

Love, love, love the snowman!

Very creative!

marsha said...

How creative you are! I absolutely adore the snowman - what a great way to open the card.

Hugs,
Marsha

AnnMarie said...

Awesome ATC's!! Love that snow guy one!! That is really clever!! :)

April said...

Those are great projects...I love the snowman card...very creative...I love how he "seperates" when opened!