My friend Madde invited me to a Swedish ATC swap with the theme Colour colour colour. That’s a theme that is hard to resist, right? I used to make a lot of artist trading card collages a few years ago, trading via the internet, but now it’s been a while since I made any at all (though I make a few embroidered ones every year).
I started out by covering a A4 piece of purple cardstock, to not think too much and loosen up a bit. Just play. I filled the surface with lots of colourful bits of paper, mostly what I’d call happy colours.
Then I turned it over and traced nine ATC sized cards to the back and without looking cut them out. I love every one of them! I added some circle and dot stickers for fun, and called it night.
What a fun way to play, right?
Have a great, colourful day sweet one!
I read you all the time but rarely comment (it’s all so time consuming, isn’t it?), but I felt compelled to tell you how truly adorable these are! I love the randomness of making a big piece and then cutting it up – without looking/planning no less! Really a bright, fun, energetic project idea to start my monday morning! Thanks for all the inspiration.
I did work on my 365 collages this weekend and am pleased with some of the ones that showed up….. (thanks for that inspiration push too!)
Colourful :) Love all your colourful posts dear Hanna. It´s great following you. See you soon.
I love these so much Hanna! Honestly, they’re just so cool. I think the randomness is what most draws me in. So unplanned; so imperfect. That makes them amazing. Thanks for sharing! :)
Very nice! I also love your nail polish! ;o)
very happy bright & colourful……..brightens a grey day! lots of rain here.
i like the random idea too, the unexpected can be pleasing to the eye.
Just lovely, and so very YOU!
I love the surprises that come from cutting up a larger piece. I do the same thing – measure and cut from the back so that I don’t overthink it and never quite know what I’ll get. Your cards are wonderful!
I’ve done postcards this way…turning the paper over and cutting the postcards from the back. What fun serendipity! I love your ATCs…gorgeous colors, fun designs, wonderful overall effect!
Fabulous, Hanna! I’m going to try this. What kind of adhesive did you use?
This is great love the bright colours!
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Thank you for this! I was so inspired that I tried it myself today and had a lot of fun.