Summer Artist Trading Cards

 It's been many many years since I created an Artist Trading Card (ATC) and I forget how much fun these are!

This is a great way to use up your ephemera, scraps of paper, and backgrounds you have around waiting to be used!

More details in the video link below! 

CLICK HERE

What are artist trading cards?

Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized "swap" events, either in person or online. 

The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5" x 3.5".

***SUPPLIES USED***

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

If you are interested in any of the supplies used in my projects, I would love if you would use my affiliate links!  Links apply to all items in your order, not just items from my supply list.  There is NO COST TO YOU to use these links, however, I do receive a small amount which greatly helps me continue to create cards and inspiration for others. I appreciate your support!

A Colorful Life Designs, Ziggy Fish & Fierce Wave - https://shrsl.com/4icvo

Use Coupon Code Marcyfan10 to save 10% on your order!

Strathmore Bristol smooth

https://shrsl.com/3suvb (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5k5  (KS)

Concord & 9th Cardstock - Oceanside -  https://shrsl.com/4erlz  (SBC)

Hero Arts, Sand Embossing Powder - https://tinyurl.com/2zuzxrwu

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Smooth Cardstock 110#  (SBC): https://shrsl.com/3pv6r 

Ranger, Metallic White Texture Paste

https://shrsl.com/4icxe (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4icxh (RGR)

Versafine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne

https://shrsl.com/3t5gx - (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gy  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h1  (SBP)

Memento, Tuxedo Black

https://shrsl.com/3pcr7   (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h5  (SBP)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h7  (COT)

Catherine Pooler Ink, Tiki Torch

https://shrsl.com/4e5ao  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4e5ap (COT)

Simon Hurley create., Guppy & Tropical Tango Inks

https://shrsl.com/4g2m1 (COT)

https://shrsl.com/4g2m2  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4g2m3 (RGR)

Simon Says Stamp, White Pigment Ink - https://tinyurl.com/nz94hfk6

Nuvo Shimmer Powders

Blue Blitz and Atlantis Burst -  https://shrsl.com/4icxw  (SBP)

Gina K. Designs, Master Layouts 5 - https://shrsl.com/4icxs (SBC)

Versamark Watermark Ink

https://shrsl.com/3pamj (KS) 

https://shrsl.com/3qk6q (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3rq90 (SBP)

Gemini Jr (SBC):  https://shrsl.com/3surc

Fan Brush   - https://shrsl.com/3uhva   (COT)

Ranger Ink, Simon Hurley create., Paste Tool Set/3 Pack

https://shrsl.com/3uhz1  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3uhz6  (RGR)

https://shrsl.com/3uhzd  (KS)

More details in the video link below! 

CLICK HERE

COLOR INSPO!

Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb    http://tinyurl.com/y2c6pfxn   (AMZ)

Concord & 9th Cardstock - Sorbet & Nectar

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Smooth Cardstock 110#  (SBC): https://shrsl.com/3pv6r 

Versafine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne

https://shrsl.com/3t5gx - (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gy  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h1  (SBP)

Simon Hurley create. Clear Skies

https://shrsl.com/3pako (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3rq2q  (RGR)

https://shrsl.com/3rq2t  (SBP)

Gina K. Designs. Ink Cubes, Turquoise Teal - https://shrsl.com/4hz6u (SBC)   

Catherine Pooler Inks - Tutti Fruitti (for splatter)

https://shrsl.com/4e5ao  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4e5ap (COT)

Brutus Monroe, Icicle Clear Detail Embossing Powder (SBC) https://shrsl.com/3pakp 

My Favorite Things, Penguins n Paradise - https://www.diestodiefor.com/proddetail.php?prod=mft-BB-128 

Spectrum Noir Shimmer Pens - https://shrsl.com/4jehj  (SBC)

Lawn Fawn, Puffy Clouds Border - https://shrsl.com/4l9ch  (SBC)

Waffle Flower, Sea Foam Stencil  -  https://shrsl.com/4l9cf  (SBC)

Gemini Jr (SBC):  https://shrsl.com/3surc

Brother CM350E ScanNCut   http://tinyurl.com/5bd5ppse   (AMZ)

Copic Markers  http://tinyurl.com/y2frrwdu

Fan Brush   - https://shrsl.com/3uhva   (COT)

Ranger Glossy Accents

https://shrsl.com/3qk6x (SBC)  

https://shrsl.com/3papj  (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3rq5y  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3rq5z  (SBP)

https://shrsl.com/3rq60  (RGR)

Shop all my affiliate links!   https://smart.bio/harleyspapercrafts/

Where you can also find me:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyM_

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mjm333_marcy/?hl=en 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjm333/harleys-paper-crafts/

NYC Skyscraper Card

When I saw this Around the World stencil by A Colorful Life Designs, I immediately thought skyscrapers! Stenciled designs can make fabulous backgrounds for scenes, which I what I did with this card.

Shop more in this month's release and save 10% on your complete order with A Colorful Life Designs (Master Bundles excluded) when you use coupon code Marcyfan10!

Learn more about his card below and see how it came together

CLICK HERE!

***SUPPLIES USED***

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

If you are interested in any of the supplies used in my projects, I would love if you would use my affiliate links!  Links apply to all items in your order, not just items from my supply list.  There is NO COST TO YOU to use these links, however, I do receive a small amount which greatly helps me continue to create cards and inspiration for others. I appreciate your support!

A Colorful Life Designs, Around the World Stencil -  - https://shrsl.com/4ld7i

Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb    http://tinyurl.com/y2c6pfxn   (AMZ)

Hero Arts, City Heroscape Stamp Set -https://shrsl.com/4jei2 

Catherine Pooler Ink - Flirty Fuchsia, Tiara, Tutti Fruitti, and Rockin' Red

https://shrsl.com/4e5ao  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4e5ap (COT)

Versafine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne

https://shrsl.com/3t5gx - (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gy  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h1  (SBP)

Gina K. Designs Ink Cube, Slate - https://shrsl.com/4hz6u (SBC)  

Omnigrid Rotating Cutting MAT, 8" - https://tinyurl.com/yxh9xsjz (AMZ)   

Altenew, Stampwheel Low Tack Sticky Mat 

https://shrsl.com/4kxj0  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4kxj3  (SBP)

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors, Starry Night   https://shrsl.com/3pakb  (SBC)

Shop all my affiliate links!   https://smart.bio/harleyspapercrafts/

Where you can also find me:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyM_

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mjm333_marcy/?hl=en 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjm333/harleys-paper-crafts/

Adorable Feline Anniversary Card

   Today I am sharing an anniversary card I created for my nephew and his wife who are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary this month!  

I did a little of everything in this card stamping, cling, die-cutting, masking, and stenciling - and love how it came out!

See how this card came together!

CLICK HERE

***SUPPLIES USED***

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

If you are interested in any of the supplies used in my projects, I would love if you would use my affiliate links!  Links apply to all items in your order, not just items from my supply list.  There is NO COST TO YOU to use these links, however, I do receive a small amount which greatly helps me continue to create cards and inspiration for others. I appreciate your support!

Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb  (card base)   http://tinyurl.com/y2c6pfxn   (AMZ)

Concord & 9th Cardstock - Oceanside and Aqua Sky - https://shrsl.com/4erlz  (SBC)                Hero Arts Cardstock, Chestnut - https://shrsl.com/3rrmx   (SBC)

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Smooth Cardstock 110#  (SBC): https://shrsl.com/3pv6r 

Versafine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne

https://shrsl.com/3t5gx - (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gy  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h1  (SBP)

Catherine Pooler, Icing on the Cake Ink 

https://shrsl.com/3pjzx  (SBC)   

https://shrsl.com/3qmcf  (COT)

Brutus Monroe, Icicle Clear Detail Embossing Powder (SBC) https://shrsl.com/3pakp 

Versamark Watermark Ink

https://shrsl.com/3pamj (KS) 

https://shrsl.com/3qk6q (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3rq90 (SBP)

Gemini Jr (SBC):  https://shrsl.com/3surc

Cricut Joy - https://tinyurl.com/y553vrm3  (AMZ)

Whimsy - A2 Antique Frames Die Set -  https://tinyurl.com/9w7pa8jy

Rubbernecker (now Brass & Bliss), For Each Other stamp set 

https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/3500-bundle.htm

 Newton's Nook Designs Tumbling Hearts Stencil  - https://tinyurl.com/3r2cv9ka 

Shop all my affiliate links!   https://smart.bio/harleyspapercrafts/

Where you can also find me:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyM_

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mjm333_marcy/?hl=en 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjm333/harleys-paper-crafts/

Mid-Month Inspiration at A Colorful Life Designs!

Ready for Mid-Month Inspiration?

I'm sharing a card I created using the Over Belt stencil which is on sale now for $4.00 through 07/22/24! This design would work very well for a masculine card and you could totally batch these to quickly make several at a time!

Shop more in this month's release and save 10% on your complete order with A Colorful Life Designs (Master Bundles excluded) when you use coupon code Marcyfan10!

COLOR INSPO!

***SUPPLIES USED***

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

If you are interested in any of the supplies used in my projects, I would love if you would use my affiliate links!  Links apply to all items in your order, not just items from my supply list.  There is NO COST TO YOU to use these links, however, I do receive a small amount which greatly helps me continue to create cards and inspiration for others. I appreciate your support!

A Colorful Life Designs, Over Belt Stencil - https://shrsl.com/4ld7i

A Colorful Life Designs Card Bling, Black Iridescent - https://shrsl.com/4hz79  

Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb    http://tinyurl.com/y2c6pfxn   (AMZ)

Versafine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne

https://shrsl.com/3t5gx - (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gy  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h1  (SBP)

Gina K. Designs. Ink Cubes - https://shrsl.com/4hz6u (SBC)   

Slate, Dark Sage, Prickly Pear, and Tranquil Teal

Brutus Monroe, Icicle Clear Detail Embossing Powder (SBC) https://shrsl.com/3pakp 

Pixie Spray

https://shrsl.com/3urdz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3ure2  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3ure6  (KS)

Shop all my affiliate links!   https://smart.bio/harleyspapercrafts/

Where you can also find me:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyM_

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mjm333_marcy/?hl=en 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjm333/harleys-paper-crafts/

Hello Partial Die-Cut Card

Have you ever tried partial die cutting?  I partial die-cut a word die and adhered that panel to the front of a card base that was ink blended through the Mid-Century Atomic Raindrops Stencil by A Colorful Life Designs!

Shop more in this month's release and save 10% on your complete order with A Colorful Life Designs (Master Bundles excluded) when you use coupon code Marcyfan10!

COLOR INSPO!

***SUPPLIES USED***

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

If you are interested in any of the supplies used in my projects, I would love if you would use my affiliate links!  Links apply to all items in your order, not just items from my supply list.  There is NO COST TO YOU to use these links, however, I do receive a small amount which greatly helps me continue to create cards and inspiration for others. I appreciate your support!

A Colorful Life Designs, Mid-Centur Atomic Teardrops Stencil - https://shrsl.com/4ld7i

Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb    http://tinyurl.com/y2c6pfxn   (AMZ)

Simon Says Stamp, Matte Gold Cardstock: http://tinyurl.com/txv9dzzf

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Smooth Cardstock 110# 

   https://shrsl.com/3pv6r (SBC)

Catherine Pooler Inks - Fiesta Blue, Hot Tub, Polished, and Bellini

https://shrsl.com/4e5ao  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4e5ap (COT)

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors, Starry Night   https://shrsl.com/3pakb  (SBC)

Gemini Jr (SBC):  https://shrsl.com/3surc

Ranger Ink, Simon Hurley create., Paste Tool Set/3 Pack

https://shrsl.com/3uhz1  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3uhz6  (RGR)

https://shrsl.com/3uhzd  (KS)

Shop all my affiliate links!   https://smart.bio/harleyspapercrafts/

Where you can also find me:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyM_

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mjm333_marcy/?hl=en 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjm333/harleys-paper-crafts/

Surf's Up! - Snowmen in Summer

 You heard right - Snowmen in Summer!  

I'm joining Nancy the  Handi Scandi, who is hosting this fun event,  by creating projects all summer long that include a snowman somewhere on them.  I hope you enjoy this fun card idea!  

If you'd like to join in on the fun, post your project to social media with the hashtag #snowmeninsummer so we can see your projects!  You can also learn more on Nancy's YT channel as well, and also check out her Snowmen of January projects and a plethora of inspiration! 

For this card, I stamped and embossed the snowman, masked him off with memo tape and then stamped & embossed the surfboard over him.  I cut out the marked image and then adhered the image to a wobbler.

For the background, I stenciled Simon Hurley create. inks over the Surf's Up stencil by A Colorful Life Designs and added a sentiment from the Pawsome Stamps, Aloha stamp set

***SUPPLIES USED***

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

If you are interested in any of the supplies used in my projects, I would love if you would use my affiliate links!  Links apply to all items in your order, not just items from my supply list.  There is NO COST TO YOU to use these links, however, I do receive a small amount which greatly helps me continue to create cards and inspiration for others. I appreciate your support!

A Colorful Life Deigns, Surf's Up Stencil - https://shrsl.com/4lhnx

Save 10% on your complete order with coup code marcyfan10

Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb    http://tinyurl.com/y2c6pfxn   (AMZ)

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Smooth Cardstock 110#  (SBC): https://shrsl.com/3pv6r 

Versafine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne

https://shrsl.com/3t5gx - (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gy  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h1  (SBP)

Simon Hurley create., Shooting Star, Guppy, Midnight Snack, and Clear Skies

https://shrsl.com/4g2m1 (COT)

https://shrsl.com/4g2m2  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4g2m3 (RGR)

Catherine Pooler Ink, Juniper Mist 

https://shrsl.com/4e5ao  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4e5ap (COT)

Brutus Monroe, Icicle Clear Detail Embossing Powder (SBC) https://shrsl.com/3pakp 

Versamark Watermark Ink

https://shrsl.com/3pamj (KS) 

https://shrsl.com/3qk6q (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3rq90 (SBP)

Copic Markers  http://tinyurl.com/y2frrwdu

My Favorite Things, Flurry of Love - https://tinyurl.com/y33eeuu8

Pawsome Stamps, Aloha Stamp Set (Sentiment) - Sadly, company closed their doors this month  :(

Heffy Doodle Memo Tape   https://shrsl.com/3rq35  (SBC)

Action Wobblers  https://tinyurl.com/yypefenv  (SSS)  

Shop all my affiliate links!   https://smart.bio/harleyspapercrafts/

Where you can also find me:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyM_

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mjm333_marcy/?hl=en 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjm333/harleys-paper-crafts/

Over the Moons

Use parts of a stencil to create a scene! I used the Mid-Century Pyramid stencil from Colorful Life Designs to make this celestial alien card. I thought the half-spheres looked like moons. :)

Shop more in this month's release and save 10% on your complete order with A Colorful Life Designs (Master Bundles excluded) when you use coupon code Marcyfan10!

***SUPPLIES USED***

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

If you are interested in any of the supplies used in my projects, I would love if you would use my affiliate links!  Links apply to all items in your order, not just items from my supply list.  There is NO COST TO YOU to use these links, however, I do receive a small amount which greatly helps me continue to create cards and inspiration for others. I appreciate your support!

A Colorful Life Designs, Mid Century Pyramid Stencil - https://shrsl.com/4ld7i

Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb    http://tinyurl.com/y2c6pfxn   (AMZ)

Memento, Tuxedo Black

https://shrsl.com/3pcr7   (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h5  (SBP)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h7  (COT)

Versafine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne

https://shrsl.com/3t5gx - (KS)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gy  (COT)

https://shrsl.com/3t5gz  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/3t5h1  (SBP)

Simon Hurley create., Inks - Shooting Star, Over the Moon, Guppy

https://shrsl.com/4g2m1 (COT)

https://shrsl.com/4g2m2  (SBC)

https://shrsl.com/4g2m3 (RGR)

Distress Ink - Black soot and Dusty Concord - https://shrsl.com/4g7lu (SBC)

Brutus Monroe, Icicle Clear Detail Embossing Powder (SBC) https://shrsl.com/3pakp 

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers - https://shrsl.com/3pqgn 

Brother CM350E ScanNCut   http://tinyurl.com/5bd5ppse   (AMZ)

Heffy Doodle, You're Weird Stamp Set - no longer available

https://heffydoodle.com/shop/you-re-weird-clear-stamps.html

Shop all my affiliate links!   https://smart.bio/harleyspapercrafts/

Where you can also find me:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcyM_

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mjm333_marcy/?hl=en 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjm333/harleys-paper-crafts/