We’ll create 4 ATC (Artist Trading Card) Valentines with envelopes and a treat box.
An ATC is the size of a baseball card 2-1/2 x 3-1/2.
Supplies for all ATC cards
2-1/2” x 3-1/2” cardstock (base piece)
2-3/8” x 3-3/8” decorative paper (layer piece)
White craft glue
Foam mounting tape
Punched or die cut hearts (stickers may also be used)
Washi tape or decorative paper strips
Scissors
Rubber stamps and Ink pads
Scotch tape
Extra supplies for each Valentine
Valentine #1
Round or rectangle frame
Decorative paper for behind the frame
1-1/2” x 2-1/2” decorative paper
Tissue paper or Mulberry paper
Bow or Flower
Valentine #2
4” round paper doily cut into ¼ pieces
Ephemera (decorative paper, postage stamps, pieces of memorabilia)
Valentine #3
Heart cut from watercolor paper
Water based inkpads or water based markers (Crayola)
Small tag
24” Decorative cord
Valentine #4
Die cut heart
Ephemera (decorative paper, postage stamps, pieces of memorabilia)
Supplies for Treat Box
Pillow box cut from 80 - 110 lb. cardstock
7-1/2” x 2” colored copy paper or light weight scrapbook paper
7-1/2” x 1” light weight scrapbook paper
1-3/4” Scallop circle punched from colored cardstock
1-3/8” Scallop circle punched from white cardstock
1/8” hole punch
24” decorative cord
Strong double sided adhesive (Scor-tape)
Envelopes
I used an Envelope Punch Board and the Sizzix Tim Holtz collector die set to create these.
Tips
• There are no right or wrong way to do these. Layers will create more interest and depth to each card. Just have fun with it.