Artist Trading Coins

Howdy!  I am back to share some Artist Trading Coins created for the current Frilly and Funkie Challenge "Artist Trading Coins" hosted by me. :)

The challenge is to create an Artist Trading Coin. I was inspired by a new way of capturing a little bit of art to share with others. Your challenge is to create a trading coin which should be a circle shape 2 1/2 inches in diameter.


I have to admit this challenge was a bit addicting for me as I kept creating different types o ATC's.

Once I cut a variety of circles I pulled out some new stamps and just started to create. 

 I really like designing in small spaces.  I think I like it because you have the opportunity to cut off part of a stamp or image and create a different view or focal point.

I started with the new flower stamps from Dina Wakely and stamped them staggered.  I wanted them to be softer so I could stamp over the sentiment.

This actually measures 2 3/4" in diameter to accommodate the sentiment.  I also added a slightly larger circle so I went over my size on this trading coin.

For my second ATC I decided to use the same flower stamp set but stamped it multiple times on old dictionary pages.

 I wanted to see if I could get textured layers.  I used the full flower image and stamped, embossed and cut out the layers to create my printed flower.  I added a little bee to the petals from another Dina Wakely stamp set.

I then decided to pull out the paper dolls to use up a leftover yellow background from the previous ATC.

 With just a few pieces of ephemera, stickers and rub-ons I was able to quickly assemble another ATC.

I also wanted to play with the Funky Foliage as it just recently made it's way home to me. :) 

I die cut all the pieces and sponged them with the lovely soft Distress Oxide Inks and layered them onto a dictionary page background.

My final ATC was a mix of leftover scraps.  I wanted to try something with pretty spring colors and a die-cut butterfly started me down this path. 

I hope this has you inspired to come share your circular art!  The winner will earn the chance of a guest spot here at Frilly and Funkie, and everyone who enters and follows the rules will go into the draw for the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique. In addition, the Design Team will select three further outstanding entries and those creators will receive a Top Pick badge to display on their blogs!


Thanks for stopping by!


Suzz

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