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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Treasure Map Birthday ATC

Created this Artist Trading Card ATC 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" artwork using a Treasure Map stamp, amuse studio buried treasure sentiment, Recollections Skull & Crossbones glitter on a roll, packing paper which is my household item, Perfect Pearls Mist heirloom gold & Tim Holtz Distres ink walnut stain.

Stamped the Treasure Map & 'X' marks the spot on packing paper. Tore the Treasure Map in half to fit the ATC. Crumpled the packing paper more. Distressed the edges by tearing by hand & using TH Distress Ink walnut stain on edges.

Added Skull & Crossbones Glitter on a roll. Stamped sentiment. Added the Treasure Map using foam to pop it up on base of ATC.

Misted the ATC with Perfect Pearls heirloom gold.




























Supplies List

glitter: Recollections Skull & Crossbones Glitter on a Roll
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: packing paper, cardstock -Kraft
Perfect Pearls Mists: heirloom gold
stamps: Treasure Map, amuse studio sentiment
Tim Holtz: Distress Ink - walnut stain

Entering this into the following challenges:

7/5 2 Sisters Ch150 Stripes unlim stripes on the treasure map 6/29
7/5 My Sheri Crafts Ch113 Happy Birthday Theme unlim 6/22

7/6 Cupcake Insp Ch217 Pirates 3E(#2) 6/30

7/7 LEJ Designs Ch60 Recycle, Upcycle or Use Household Items 3E(#2) recycled packaging paper 7/2

7/10 Crafty Ribbons Ch51 Bday Boy (proj for a male) 5E(#1) 7/4

7/12 Creative Insp Paints Anything Goes unlim 6/30

7/14 A Blog Named Hero Ch#27 Fav Stamp unlim 7/1

7/15 Clear It Out Make Someon's Day Use Something Sparkly 3E(#3) 7/2

7/31 DLART Thankful Thurs July Linky Ch unlim 7/4 
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9 comments:

  1. GailJuly 4, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Nice creation Melissa!

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  2. P.G. LambJuly 5, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    What a wonderful, creative ATC! Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts.

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  3. Sandy PalmerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Thanks for sharing your map card with us at My Sheri Crafts! :)

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  4. Tina Theis of Ivory Moon DesignsJuly 5, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Love the treasure map idea and the skulls are great (really like those )


    Thanks for joining us at LEJ DESIGNS CHALLENGE

    Tina DT xx

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  5. Katherine ClaytonJuly 5, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    What a great ATC! Love the treasure map and how you made everything look authentic. :) Thanks for joining us at Clear It Out Challenge blog . . . hope to see you join us again soon. :)

    Kathy
    UpintheNightwithKat.blogspot.com

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  6. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsJuly 5, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Thank you for joining us for our latest challenge, No. 60 - Recycle, Upcycle Or Use Household Items, over on the LEJ Designs Challenge Blog.

    This looks aged beautifully and I like the map stamp. Great use of the packing paper.

    I hope that we will see plenty more makes from you in our future weekly challenges. There are always great prizes up for grabs, from LEJ Designs themselves, as well as our wonderful sponsors.

    Hugs Lisa xxxxx LEJ DT Member

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  7. TinaJuly 5, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    this is just the coolest, thanks for joining us at cupcake inspirations

    Tina
    sweetie dt

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  8. Lynn's PlaceJuly 6, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks for joining us at CIOT ...Johnny Depp to cute LOL.....stop by and play with us again...LYNN B. <((><

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  9. Indy's DesignsJuly 6, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Fabulous treasure map! Wouldn't mind finding Johnny Depp as my treasure! Oops...don't mention that to my hubby! Thanks so much for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations! Hope you'll join us tomorrow for a new, fun challenge!
    {hugs}
    Debbie

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