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Title: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: lovepug2 on May 28, 2015, 09:28:00 AM
Hi guys #>
Here's the sign up for June's swap.
Sign up will be now through Sunday. I will post swappers sometime on Monday.
Your send by date will be June 16th

Technique requirement will be the black magic stamping technique
Heres a good tutorial on it
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/blackmagic/

There's also several good videos available on YouTube.

I think you could maybe use pigment ink or crayons in substitute of the colored pencils if you don't have any?

Any questions, just post them here  ;)
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: howdyheidi on May 28, 2015, 10:45:23 AM
I will sign up  O0
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: SWLady on May 28, 2015, 05:08:39 PM
I'm in too!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Utah Ann on May 28, 2015, 07:30:06 PM
Me too, or three
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on May 28, 2015, 09:37:11 PM
Me four.   ;D
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Looser on May 29, 2015, 06:29:35 AM
Don't have white ink, but I've got something that should work so... Count me in, Pug.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: SWLady on May 29, 2015, 08:49:31 AM
I would think white embossing powder would work the same wouldn't it?
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Looser on May 29, 2015, 10:50:31 AM
I would think white embossing powder would work the same wouldn't it?

That's the 'route' I plan to travel, Kathy. And Staples has a deal on colored 'sharpies' that I can use in place of the colored pencils. I have 2 ATCs ready to color once I get the markers--probably tomorrow.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: CarefreeSadie on May 29, 2015, 01:18:59 PM
Sign me up!  And thank you for hosting.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: lovepug2 on May 29, 2015, 02:20:24 PM
Kathy, I think that would work too. I thought maybe acrylic white paint but I wonder if it would crack once colored over it.

My allergies have been bad the past 2 days and I took an allergy pill last night and couldn't sleep! It makes me feel jittery so I ended up making 4 ATCS and one card with this technique. It's really fun to experiment with.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Far North on May 29, 2015, 05:15:38 PM
LeighAnn so glad you are back hosting again!

 Acrylic Paint can also react as a resist ...so probably coloring will take some creative thinking and experimenting.

Please include me in this challenge too.

Is there a different name for the technique when it is done on dark kraft paper?
...Jan
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: yellowcherrios on May 29, 2015, 09:02:34 PM
Sign me up! :D  I have wanted to try this technique so I am so excited!

I did color an image the other day that I made using white EP and alcohol markers....and I cannot say if it's similar to this method as I haven't tried this one, but the one thing with using white EP was that the tip of my alcohol markers would be real light in color after I finished using them on the EP....I haven't gone back to check to see if the tip is back to normal yet (about to go do that), but I was hoping it the EP and alcohol weren't reacting to each other. 

Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on May 29, 2015, 09:24:21 PM
Melissa - I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that alcohol ink markers will react with some embossing powders. 
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: yellowcherrios on May 29, 2015, 09:33:52 PM
Sarah I think I read that too years ago---  I thought I read somewhere that said that alcohol markers will EAT the EP.....but when I saw the Splitcoaster tutorial last week on making an image appear as "chalk" by coloring over white EP, I had forgotten that tidbit---that is until I saw my tips turning pale in color!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Yankee on May 30, 2015, 09:49:44 AM
Sign me up too
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: lovepug2 on June 03, 2015, 09:43:27 AM
Hi everyone! Sorry I'm so late to post the send to's. We are out of town and Internet is very patchy.

Yankee to howdyheidi
Howdyheidi to far North
Far North to UtahAnn
CarefreeSadie to Yankee
YellowCherrios to looser
Looser to iring
Iring to YellowCherrios
Lovepug2 to craftNerd
CraftNerd to SWLady
UtahAnn to Lovepug2
SWLady to CarefreeSadie

Please excuse any typos, I did this through my phone! Can't wait to see what yall create'

I think Jan had asked what the technique is called when using Kraft cs. I'm not sure? Anyone know? Both are such pretty results!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Looser on June 03, 2015, 03:18:48 PM
No prob, Pug! I pm'd Melissa my current address & I have Cindi's addy.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on June 03, 2015, 09:08:58 PM
I've got Kathy's address and I haven't moved LeighAnn, so I believe you have mine.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: SWLady on June 04, 2015, 10:03:30 AM
I'm sure I have Sadie's address somewhere, but of course can't find it. I will PM her!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Looser on June 05, 2015, 05:29:56 AM
My ATC(s) are out for mail pick-up today.

I had fun with the Black Magic technique. I substituted white EP for the white ink & used Sharpies for the coloring. Turned out ok. Hope you like them, Cindi.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Utah Ann on June 09, 2015, 03:36:51 PM
Well now that the AIR challenges I can get going on this one.   Never done this challenge so will see how it goes.

Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: howdyheidi on June 09, 2015, 06:18:05 PM
I received Yankee's lovely ATC!  Thank you!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Far North on June 09, 2015, 07:48:35 PM
My ATC when in the mail today to Ann.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on June 10, 2015, 08:47:32 PM
I'm still working on my idea for the ATC.  This is definitely on my to do list for this weekend.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Yankee on June 10, 2015, 09:15:48 PM
I put the ATC in the gallery.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Utah Ann on June 13, 2015, 01:21:22 PM
I have my image stamped, but the coloring was a problem on a sample.  My colored pencils didn't make a pretty color, the color was absorbed by the black paper and I wanted the coloring to stand out.

What have you had good luck with?

I have all kinds of ink markers copics inclulded  and primiscolors -   what do you think would quality and have the best results.  I want bright and fun outstanding colors.

Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Yankee on June 13, 2015, 02:36:19 PM
When I saw the utube on this , the lady said you have to use watercolor pencils because the lead is softer.
So maybe softer lead would get down more pegment.

Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: SWLady on June 13, 2015, 03:26:12 PM
I put mine in the mail today! I used Inktense watercolor pencils and the color was fairly vibrant.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Utah Ann on June 14, 2015, 08:00:58 AM
Yes, the watercolor pencils work great.  Thanks for the suggestion.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Utah Ann on June 14, 2015, 08:42:16 AM
My tag will go in the mail on Monday.  I like this technique and will do more in the future.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: lovepug2 on June 14, 2015, 07:05:04 PM
Sarah, I got my ATC out in the mail to you Saturday.

Fantastic ATC, Yankee! I hope your foot is healing!

I have played around with this technique some and I really like the inktense pencils with it. So far I tried those, prismacolor and crayolas. All worked well but the inktense did seem more vibrant.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on June 14, 2015, 07:51:56 PM
I finished my ATC this weekend and it will be in the mail tomorrow. 
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: CarefreeSadie on June 14, 2015, 09:06:14 PM
Mine is done too and will go in the mail tomorrow winging it's way to Yankee!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: yellowcherrios on June 15, 2015, 02:08:31 PM
Daniel I will try to get your ATC in the mail tomorrow.  We just got back from a long vacation to Minneapolis, MN and I hope to get into the craft room this afternoon!   O0
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Looser on June 16, 2015, 07:13:34 AM
Daniel I will try to get your ATC in the mail tomorrow.  We just got back from a long vacation to Minneapolis, MN and I hope to get into the craft room this afternoon!   O0

No problem, Melissa. Hope you had a nice trip.

Iring got the ATCs I sent her. I did 2 because the first Fiesta Chicken (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1679) was something of a test. I stamped with Versamark & used white EP for the images. The coloring was done with Sharpies. It got a bit 'muddy' in some spots, but I found that the technique worked as an alternative to white ink & colored pencils--neither of which I have.

For the 2nd ATC--Trees & Frog (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1678)--I restrained myself with the coloring so some of the white remained showing. I also found that using the side of the marker tips helped lay in the color.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: howdyheidi on June 16, 2015, 07:38:34 AM
I completed one but was unhappy with it.  I am letting it sit and may try another if I have time today.  I still have a bit of time before the mail by date. 

Daniel, I was surprised how well the sharpies colored on the white embossing powder!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: CarefreeSadie on June 16, 2015, 10:24:08 AM
I mailed out the ATC I did to Yankee yesterday.  I also received the ATC from SWLady.....it is beautiful.  So beautiful.  Thank you very much SWLady.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Utah Ann on June 16, 2015, 11:28:37 AM
I received my my ATC from Far North.  It is absolutely beautiful.  I can't wait for you all to see it.  The flower has such beautiful shading on the flowers and on the leaves. 
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: howdyheidi on June 16, 2015, 12:19:37 PM
Yes, I did come up with something  I like a lot better, so I will be getting that one in the envelope and having it out in the mail to Far North on time. 
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Far North on June 16, 2015, 12:53:19 PM
Thanks for the compliments Ann!  I just posted my ATC in the gallery.  It is a little blurring cause I was trying to keep the photo at ATC size.  I think they don't look the same when increased in size...but guess the gallery settings rule. 

Here is my link. (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1680&message_id=42749f1f5ff5e69ce8ccb540867b4960&mess)

Thanks for looking!
Jan

PS Heidi-glad you achieved an ATC that you are happy with!  I will wait a few days before seriously looking for it in my mailboxl!  Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Iring on June 16, 2015, 09:06:22 PM
Melissa, your ATC is on it's way! 
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: yellowcherrios on June 17, 2015, 08:45:47 AM
Daniel I got your ATC in the mailbox! Sorry about getting it out late.   :-\

Thanks Cindi for letting me know!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: SWLady on June 18, 2015, 03:34:03 PM
I got my ATC from Sarah today. it is too too cute!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Yankee on June 18, 2015, 04:45:01 PM
I received my ATC from CarefreeSadie today.  Quick mail!
It is so cute!  And beautiful card it arrived in!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on June 18, 2015, 08:19:29 PM
I'm glad you like it, SWLady. 

Here's my June ATC (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1690&message_id=7907fb5ca4e76bb7f2cbe2915d0d64de&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

So I had a duh moment when I saw Jan's ATC in the gallery.  I misread the tutorial and thought you were supposed to heat emboss the image, not heat set the image.  So I used white embossing powder.  I think I would have gotten brighter colors if I used permanent markers like Daniel did instead of colored pencils.   :o ::)
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: lovepug2 on June 19, 2015, 12:20:37 PM
I got a fun ATC in the mail from Ann today! Very cute and frog tastic, Ann! I love it:-)

I'm off to check on the latest entries O0
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: CarefreeSadie on June 19, 2015, 12:53:48 PM
Here (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1697#top_display_media) is the ATC I made and sent to Yankee.  Thank you for looking.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: yellowcherrios on June 20, 2015, 05:04:52 PM
I received Cindi's ATC---It is so pretty Cindi, thank you!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Iring on June 20, 2015, 11:12:24 PM
Glad you liked it Melissa!

Here's the ATC I mailed : Posies (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1704#top_display_media)

I don't think I've ever used the Black Magic technique before, or at least I can't remember!  I enjoyed it. 
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Looser on June 21, 2015, 12:05:52 AM
Melissa's ATC arrived today. It's terrific! Thank you!

Cindi also sent me a copy of the ATC she did. Neato!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on June 21, 2015, 10:12:52 AM
I received 2 fabulous ATCs from LeighAnn yesterday.  I have no idea why it took a week to get to me since LeighAnn is only 2 states away, when it took only 3 days for the ATC I mailed to SWLady to get all the way to her.  Crazy.

And I love the card, too.
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: yellowcherrios on June 22, 2015, 07:48:27 AM
You're welcome Daniel!  When I was drawing the feathers, etc onto to lady's hats, I thought of you Daniel and how you designed and sewed garments etc for theater. 

Here's the ATC I sent Daniel: June ATC (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1709&message_id=6d626850d75d631f54d3988359f96ba3&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

Fun technique!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Utah Ann on June 22, 2015, 08:01:51 AM
Here is my Frog Black Magic ATC that I made and sent to Lovepug.  I see where I need to clean my scanning glass and/or brush off the card.

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1710&message_id=8970691a0cb456c9e7c0e3a967839e95&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: SWLady on June 22, 2015, 10:59:02 AM
Somehow I completely missed Sadie's post that she received my ATC. I was wondering why it was taking so long, LOL! Here it is:

Black Magic Floral (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1713&message_id=46daa90b9b3601dbcf57f12aeda09bec&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

And Sarah, I love the card you sent mine it. Thanks again!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: lovepug2 on June 22, 2015, 12:25:51 PM
Sarah, I was beginning to wonder! My parents are 2 hours away and I'mI've mailed stuff to them that they will sometimes get a day later, other times 3 days later. I don't get it! Im glad they arrived safely!

Everyone's ATCs have been wonderful! I really enjoyed this technique. Hard to believe it's almost time to start up next months swap!

Here's the 2 I sent to Sarah.

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1715

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=1716
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: howdyheidi on June 22, 2015, 01:09:23 PM
Maybe my ATC is the only one that has not arrived yet? I did send at the last possible moment and it had far (far!!!!) to go so I understand it is not there yet.  A great set of ATCs this month!
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Far North on June 23, 2015, 10:05:52 AM
Heidi, sorry your ATC hasn't arrived here yet.  Generally the mail is in the post boxes in the morning but I only had a couple advertisements yesterday.  So I hope it is there today...I will be sure to post when it arrives!...Jan
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: yellowcherrios on June 23, 2015, 11:37:02 AM
Sadie you asked if this was one stamp or several for my ATC this month and it as one stamp: quality and variety stamp (http://heroarts.com/products/productInfo.cfm?ItemNo=CG190&subCat=D03)

I love this stamp but I never know how/what to use it for, but I had to get it when it came out---it reminded me the old almanacs I would check out (or school had many for some reason) so I could look at the advertisements---I love how detailed they were!  This stamp is not nearly as detailed as those ads, but it reminds me of them just the same.   :smile:
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: CarefreeSadie on June 23, 2015, 01:55:59 PM
Sadie you asked if this was one stamp or several for my ATC this month and it as one stamp: quality and variety stamp (http://heroarts.com/products/productInfo.cfm?ItemNo=CG190&subCat=D03)

I love this stamp but I never know how/what to use it for, but I had to get it when it came out---it reminded me the old almanacs I would check out (or school had many for some reason) so I could look at the advertisements---I love how detailed they were!  This stamp is not nearly as detailed as those ads, but it reminds me of them just the same.   :smile:

Thanks yellow for answering that question.  I really like that stamp too.  And you are right it does look like an old timey ad.  LOL
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Far North on June 23, 2015, 05:55:55 PM
Heidi I just got back from picking up your ATC. OH My it is stunning!  Hope you can post it soon.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful beauty!....Jan
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: howdyheidi on June 23, 2015, 06:38:34 PM
I used my Derwent Metallic Watersoluble pencils for this technique, and I felt a little bad about it, because I am pretty sure these would have shown up well on dark cardstock anyhow.  But I did get some nice highlights of the white showing up around the edge of the image.  I do think that the watersoluble pencils are really nice and soft and work well for the technique.

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1722#top_display_media

Jan, I am glad you liked it!  I thought about adding some white stamping to the bottom like your atc, but decided against it. ;)
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Craft Nerd on June 23, 2015, 07:26:25 PM
All of the ATCs this month have been fabulous. 
Title: Re: June ATC Swap sign up
Post by: Far North on June 24, 2015, 10:08:20 AM
I agree Sarah!  This has been a wonderful set of ATCs!