Friday, May 6, 2011

Artist Trading Cards, Yay!

I know most of you are here for the ACEOs and ATCs, so I hope you enjoy this. I made it out to the artist trading card night at the John Snow House, which is the resource centre for Calgary's The New Gallery. It's the former residence of a Calgary artist, John Snow, and a cozy little space to meet and greet other ATC enthusiasts.

I really enjoyed myself. I have traded with most of the other people before and loved catching up. There were also three young ladies there and it was so delightful to trade with them. ATCs are great for young people! And even grown-ups like me. I have to admit I feel very shy testing the artistic waters around town and these nights make it easier for me to get out there by having something in common.

I have two ACEOs left from that night...and these are the ones I brought home:




This is one is my favourite, I have to admit!




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13 comments:

  1. Magic Love CrowMay 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    So much fun Christine! It looks like you got alot of great aceo's! The one you picked as your favourite is very cute! Take Care ;o)

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  2. Craftymoose CraftsMay 6, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Sounds like a lot of fun! Love the collection you came home with!

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  3. CrystalMay 7, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Sounds like so much fun...Love your favorite as well! :-)

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  4. Pam of Always ArtisticMay 9, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Sounds like so much fun, great ACEO's that you brought home!

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  5. MarleneMay 10, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    What great ATC's, Wish I knew of an event like that around here as it would be fun to attend.

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  6. SunshineshelleMay 10, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    WooHoo what a haul, great way to meet & support, bet you had a ball :)

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  7. ChristineMay 10, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    LOL Shelle, yes - it's all about the haul! It's really fun to see what people bring.

    Marlene, how about starting your own ATC night :-) I'm sure a lot of young people would find it fun.

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  8. ChristineMay 10, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Stacy, I'm so glad I went. One of the traders gave me a great suggestion - draw a design, make multiple copies on one page and then print out or photocopy. You have instant prints to colour that way!

    I hope the young owl artist comes next time Crystal - I had barely any cards left by the time I traded with her and her work is super cute.

    Pam - I wish you lived closer, we could go together!

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  9. Debbie ShirleyMay 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    How fun! Your brought home some great treasures ;-)

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  10. Ayala ArtMay 11, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    What a cool collection!

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  11. angelselfMay 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Lots of fun, and a great booty! =) I like those that look like silk paintings and the woman's face is cool. Thanks for sharing your great night out with other art card artists!!
    Kathryn

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  12. ChristineMay 13, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Yay, it seems like Blogger is back so I can reply :-D

    I need to get a big binder and some card sleeves Debbie - right now my treasures are just in a box. They deserve better.

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  13. KathleenMay 19, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Very fun collection! Trading is so much fun!

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