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Batik…and a peek!

Hi everyone! It’s Tami here. Welcome back to the blog!

This month’s challenge theme spurred me to make some ATCs (Artist Trading Cards.) The 2.5″ x 3.5″ canvas is such a fun size to work with! And even more fun? NEW stamps! The vintage postal images (CL535 Carte Postale) used here are all new stamps from our upcoming Summer Catalog, which we’ll be showing in full on the blog this Friday.

Here is a look at the ATC by itself…

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And here it is tucked into a simple card I designed to hold the ATC. With two horizontal slits and a stamped message, the holder keeps the ATC snug, yet allows for easy removal by the recipient.

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Project by Tami Hartley. Complete supplies and instructions here.

Curious about the technique used on the ATC? It’s one I learned not long after being introduced to stamping — the batik technique. It’s similar to emboss resist. You stamp the images with Versamark, clear emboss, and then rub ink over the embossed images. But instead of stopping there, you remove the gloss of the embossing powder with the use of an iron and copy paper. (Read all about it in the instructions here!) Lots of fun.

TIP: These are so easy to make in multiples. Stamp a whole sheet of postal images, do the batik technique, then cut the sheet into ATCs. You can get ten ATCs from one 8.5″ x 11″ sheet. (More on that in Wednesday’s video!)

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful Monday! :)

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    Deirdre - Irl said: May 24th, 2011 at 5:20 am

    Stunning, stunning, love it.

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    Michelle Liimatainen said: May 24th, 2011 at 10:56 am

    LOVE THIS!!! I too love the Batik technique! I recently did it on a tag and I swoon every time I look at it! :) I can’t wait to see the catalog on Friday!

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    Sharon D from Canada said: May 24th, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Your ATC is beautiful, Tami! I love the batik effect and the colours you chose! The new stamps are SO yummy - I can’t wait to see them all!

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    Erin Glee said: May 24th, 2011 at 11:47 am

    I love this technique! I first learned it from my Tim Holtz CD… so fun!

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    Mickaela Sundkvist said: May 24th, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    I just love the colors and the embossing techniques! I just have to try make a similar one!

    /Love Mickaela

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    Nona said: May 24th, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Gorgeous ATC card, Tami! Never tried this technique before. Must try it someday :) Thanks for sharing!

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    Aki said: May 25th, 2011 at 2:36 am

    I love it~ I’ll try this technique! :”D

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    Nan said: May 25th, 2011 at 6:19 am

    Very nice!

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    Donna Przybylowski said: May 27th, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Great technique Tami, the ATC’s look great. Have to give this a try.

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    Rebecca Craddock said: May 27th, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    So simple, yet so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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