Artist Trading Cards (ATC)

ATC is short for Artist Trading Card. These cards were made popular in the mid 1990’s by M.VÄNÇI STIRNEMANN, a Swiss artist attempting to gain exposure in the art world.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Using your paper cutter, take the 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock and make a cut at 2 1/2" and 5" along the short side. You will have three strips of paper.
   
   On the first two that are 2 1/2" wide, make cuts at 3 1/2", 7", and 10 1/2". On the third strip which is 3 1/2" wide make cuts at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2" and 10".
   
   When you are finished cutting you will have ten 2.5" x 3.5" pieces of paper. This will be the base of your ATC. Cut other layers slightly smaller than the base.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Stamp image(s) of choice on the top layer of cardstock, then color and embellish as desired

   

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4. Step 3

   Adhere layers. In this ATC the top layer is on 3-D squares and the middle layer is glued to the base.
   

   

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6. Step 4

   Sign and number the back of the ATC.
   
   

   

7. Step 5

   Completed ATC. As the name suggests, these should be traded.
   
   
   

   

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Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Artist Trading Cards (ATC). Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!