Sunday 31 August 2014

ATC's

No apologies for this current addiction.... it's the return of the faded layers technique that I loved doing so much for CC3C. I've repeated the light stone effect for the background of these ATC's. (I am definitely in a phase of vintage brown and neutral coloured posts at the moment!)


Over at  'A Vintage Journey' it's a 'A little touch of Tim' ATC challenge.


Once I'd got my background ready I built up the layers using the script stamp from the Mercantile set and a miniature flourish from another set of Tim's.


Next tissue tape, torn thrift shop vellum, ribbon, mini clips and film ribbon, then some Wendy Vecchi crackle paste through the bubble stencil. Finally some butterfly stamps from the sewing/haberdashery set in potting soil archival and chit chat stickers finished with gathered twigs DI.


  




Finally a close up of faded layers with bubble stencil....love it!


Hope you enjoyed this and thanks so much for stopping by.

23 comments:

  1. Oh, Ruth! These ATCs are gorgeous! I love the earthy tones, so beautiful! The tissue paper, the stamping, all the texture.. It all comes together beautifully. Love these! Xx

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  2. Beautiful,a great technique and love the colours.xxx

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous! They are so rich!

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  4. Totally stunning Ruth!! Brilliant combination of textures and natural colours...great details with film strips and little butterflies...can’t stop looking...love it! Hugs from Slovenia

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  5. Your ATCs are fabulous Ruth, I love those rich warm tones and the wonderful texture you have created - just beautiful!

    Thanks so much for joining in our challenge at A Vintage Journey. Anne xx

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  6. Wow! Ruth I love these, the natural tones look amazing as do all the wonderful textures and the ribbon & mini clip detail. Good luck in the challenge. Mo x

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  7. A stunning set of ATCs, Ruth - gorgeous neutrals and fabulous textures. Just got myself some of the film strip ribbon so this is timely inspiration! Thanks so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison xx

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  8. These are such gorgeous works of art! I love all the layering you did and your choice of color, the details and oh, that crackle paste! I'm going to have to get that! Best wishes in this challenge!

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  9. WOW Ruth these look fabulous, great layers and lovely composition, they work really well xxx

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  10. Love the ATCs Ruth, lovely colours and so much layering, gorgeous.
    Have a great week, Angela x

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  11. Ruth, these are just gorgeous! All of your wonderful textures and the lovely neutrals, so beautiful! I really love all the butterflies, they are such great embellies and your stamping adds so much interest! Just fabulous hugs :)

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  12. I love your vintage brown and neutral phase! The texture and layers really make these something special! Chrisx

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  13. Ruth these are really beautiful! I've fallen way behind with the CC3C challenges, but you've definitely made me want to go and check out this technique xx

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  14. wow, so lovely vintage colors, beautiful textures and layers, wonderful. Hugs, Kerstin

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  15. Wow an adorable vintage style. Love your ATC's.
    Julie x

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  16. So pleased to see these mini masterpieces Ruth. Thank you so much for joining us at A Vintage Journey. Jenny x

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  17. I keep coming back to this! I am in awe of your faded layers technique. I have been trying to get this right for my cards and it just doesn't come out. I am not one to quit, though! I love the inspiration you provide here. I can appreciate your talent!!! Awesome work!!!!

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    1. I'll PS: Thank you for leaving your lovely comment on my blog about the ATC's and for your tip on how to improve my faded layers technique. I do hope you'll have a look at my Plan B post for Hip to be Square. (bring coffee) I can certainly appreciate how the mechanical parts of our work competes for our creative time. Sara Emily

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  18. Great Atc's Ruth! Wonderful vintage colours and I love the faded layers. Karen.x

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  19. WOW RUTH... these are wonderfully created... you have gone way over the moon with the techniques, colors, the design... all are great... I really love them all but the one with Journey on it... takes my heart on a trip... I love it... Love, light and Peace...Bonnie

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  20. Oh Ruth, these are simply brilliant!!! I am running so behind with commenting, but so glad I caught these, each and everyone is just a brilliant little piece of art, you are so talented, truly!!!

    Thanks so much for adding them to our challenge at A Vintage Journey!

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  21. gorgeous set of ATC's loving the textures and colour combo. thanks also for visiting me and leaving a comment.

    MaggieH

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  22. I LOVE these gorgeous ATC's- will have to look up that technique : ) All of the details are amazing- love the butterflies!

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