Artist Trading Cards (Twenty to Make) [Paperback]

Leonie Pujol (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2008 | Series: Twenty to Make

Ideas for combining paper, metal, beads, and stickers with painting, stamping, and stenciling techniques fill this guide to making 20 artist trading cards. These small cards measure 2½ x 3½ inches (6½ x 9 cm) and, once decorated, are used to provide samples of artists' work. Collecting the cards becomes a fun way to own original art and a practical method for keeping track of fellow artists met at classes, craft fairs, or shows. Beginners will find the small scale of the pieces a good way to experiment, and experienced artists and craft workers will enjoy the challenge of assembling some miniature masterpieces.

Editorial Reviews

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"It's small, rectangular and the latest crafting craze to sweep the world. What is it? ATCs of course!"  —MyShelf.com

"If you fancy having a go at the latest papercrafting trend for making ATCs, this little book is a good place to start."  —Papercraft Inspirations

"The twenty cards shown, with variations using the same materials, give a really good idea of the way elements can be brought together to make the cards."  —workshopontheweb.com

About the Author

Leonie Pujol is a designer who consults with businesses and runs her own workshops.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844482596
• ISBN-13: 978-1844482597
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Concept., May 17, 2008

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T. J. Gasper "Timo" (Northern Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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I like the concept of explaining a particular technique, then showing how the same technique was used to make several different ATCs. Instructions are clear and artwork examples are beautiful and inspiring. Some materials may be difficult for some readers to purchase, however.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little ATC book..., October 8, 2008

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S. Gochnauer (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This is a nice little ATC book, especially for a beginner like me. I was happy with the variety included. Not just a lot of clip art and collage sheet images, many other possibilities are included instead.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very basic, November 2, 2008

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This review is from: Artist Trading Cards (Twenty to Make) (Paperback)

This probably isn't a bad book for someone just starting in ATCs, but for someone who's dabbled a bit, the techniques aren't breaking any new ground. I wasn't terribly impressed with the designs themselves. Nothing in this book inspired me to create.

In short, it's a good book to look at if you are brand new to ATCs, but not very helpful once you've seen and made a few.