Announcing a new swap! 'By the Sea' ATCs

 Hello! I am happy to announce a new creative swap. You can find registration info on the Swap Registration page of this blog. When you are on the blog, you can always find that link at the top of the page. This is the 37th swap I've hosted on this blog!

I have made a set of 3 ATCs to swap and will include them below. They are an example of my take on the theme 'By the Sea'. As I explain in my registration info, the theme is a starting point. You are free to interpret it anyway that you are inspired to! Have fun and enjoy. 

The first ATC I created in fabric, both front & back. I sewed the top to some thin batting so the stitching showed on the front. Then I sewed the back to the front, only on the outside edges, so I could write my info on the back with a fabric marker. 

This ATC is an example of paper and fabric glued to a watercolor paper base. I used Fabri-Tac glue, but regular Tacky glue would also work. I used the Fabri-Tac glue to attach the small flat shells & a bit of sand! The Vintage images are from RubyandPearlxo Etsy Shop and the exact page is here (she has many image sheets!). All of her sheets are digital downloads & Heather includes instructions on how to do that. What's great about digital downloads is that you can print them out any size you want!

The 3rd ATC I made was created with inks srayed onto watercolor paper. There is a bit of handmade paper added to the left corner with matte medium. I sprayed my watercolor paper with water first as this helps ink to spread around. I sprayed 2 colors of Shimmer Ink by Dylusions (just a bit) and tipped the card to move the inks around. So fun, I love to do this! Here's a pic of me making the ATC:

I hope this gives you some ideas to start creating! Be assured you can take the theme and run with it. 

I have more ideas written down for you when you register.

Here's to a fun and delightful swap! 

creatively yours, lenna