Digital Artist Trading Cards (datc)

[Ann Maree]

Have you got someone here at DSP you admire or have a friendship with??? Then this is an exciting concept here at DSP...........

What is an Digital Artist Trading Card?
Artist Trading Cards are miniature works of art created in your graphics program - 2½ X 3½ (or an old playing card). They are individual originals or small limited editions - they are miniature works of art. On the back of the card is the artist's signature, date, and the number if the card is part of an edition: 1 of 10 or 1/1000. You may wish to add a personal message. All techniques are allowed.
Once designed upload to the Artist Trading Card Gallery here at DSP and start trading!!! Eg People email you and request to trade a card with your card and you email the card back to them. Print and/or store to have a treasure trove of cards from friends/e-friends all over the world!!!

What are they for?
The idea is that you trade them with other people who produce cards, either at Trading Sessions or wherever you meet another ATC trader in person. It's also done through e-mail, with trading going on between artists in other states and countries. It's sort of like having artsy pen-pals! They are never sold - always traded freely.

Who started this great idea?
The project was initiated in 1997 by Zurich artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann. Since then hundreds of people from all over the world have traded ATCs during Trading Sessions, through e- mail, or by participating in swap groups like this. There's even a list of world-wide Trading Sessions on the original project website: http://www.artist-trading-cards.ch. Maybe you'll find one near you!

What do I do with them once I get them?
Put them in a card collecting album (like baseball cards), make your own mini-book, use as a scrapbook page embellishment, turn into jewelry, tile your bathroom wall,laminate and put on a keychain whatever your heart desires! (For Aussies) I purchased my trading card album from a local newsagency - very inexpensive ($10 for folder and 10 clear leaflets)
Preview here
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47158

Here are a couple of websites with some great examples:
http://www.cedarseed.com/air/atc.html
http://www.outsidethemargins.com/atcs.html
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/atc.htm

Here are some templates:
ATC Envelope:
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/atcenvelope.htm
Cutting Diagram for 8.5 x 11 cardstock:
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/tcdiag.htm

Be on the look out for future chats and challenges!!!!

Artist Trading Card Gallery link: http://www.dsplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1190

[Lauren]

Well I really didnt quite know whether I was doing the right thing but Ive done one!!- its here - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47200

[MaureenH]

I especially like the idea of cards with DSP members photo on them like you both have done. It would be fun to have a gallery of DSP friends with both their usernames and real names (since I can be forgetful about this). I'll put on my thinking cap to do one of myself.

[Ann Maree]

Ok lots of question being asked - all I can say there still are not many doing DATC yet - this is a fairly new concept for digital scrappers so lots of discussions and ideas will be thrown around in the next few days - Please feel free to talk about any ideas you have!!!

Some things to think about - Putting name/date/country/username on card and number your card - keep a log on your pooter where your cards are going!!!
Tonight Lauren Bavin did a trade with me - I emailed her and said Do you wish to do a Digital Artistic Trade with me? While lauren posted her DATC she emailed the printable card to me. I emailed her a trading card back - I am saving a few up to print on one A4 page.

Anything goes - photos/no photos/word art/elements/paper style/graphic style just remember the size!!!!

You may want to create a special series limiting the number of trading cards in a series(using the one kit) - 1/10

[DSanchez]

I had made mine and put it in my gallery not knowing we now had a thread for it. I have since then moved it into the correct gallery

Here is my try
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46726&nocache=1

I also did notice I had the size off by a half an inch (2 1/2 x 3) but will correct it on the next one (2 1/2 x 3 1/2).

[MaureenH]

I like the idea of trading photo cards with DSP friends and per Ann Maree's suggestion added my username. I also thought it would be fun to include where we are from because I think the variety of places represented is another interesting thing about DSP.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47209&cat=1190&page=1

[Samara]

This sounds like so much fun! Years ago when I was into rubber stamping we used to make these for conventions. I have tons and tons of them from those days.

[Margie]

okay, i'm getting the concept! :) i was thinking well i don't know that i'd want to print out a bunch of cards, but then i saw bentrdr's and thought, yeah, i need that! i know she has a real name but that's how i "know" her! :D and ann-maree, what a beautiful photo! so i guess i need to make some time to work on one right? i can't beg 'em, i need to trade 'em?! :D

here's the whole gallery and it's looking fun!
http://www.dsplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1190

[Judyy]

OK, so let me get this straight--I can be a little slow on the uptake occasionally LOL--this is not just for DSP design team designers, right? This is for all of us?

And the procedure is:
Design and post a Digital Artist Trading Card, featuring our glorious self as the artist.
Start swapping with others whose work/cards we admire. So far, so good?

But I also somehow got the idea that we should each design more than one card--is that correct?

Thanks for any clarification anyone can offer to poor muddled me. :confused:

[Lauren]

You are spot on - this is for everyone!!

[lvg4him]

Not sure if this was just for the designers or not, but this sure was FUN!

Here are mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47251&limit=all&cat=all&page=1

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47250&limit=all&cat=all&page=1

EDITED: looks like my question was answered above - that is the problem with writing something and then not entering it right away. LOL! :)

[DSanchez]

Just finished mine

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47271&nocache=1

As I posted with ATC I am not sure what happened to my settings on PSP but the resolution is off when I resize.

Hopefully I can figure out the problem soon.

[Luv2scrapSherri]

Heres my front and back of the card....

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47286&cat=1190

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47285&cat=1190&page=1

Yahoo...cya ya'll around...

Sherri

[Meg]

Okay, here's my first DATC (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47290&cat=1190&page=1). I hope I have the right idea.

I'm loving getting to know everybody in this way, what beautiful friends I have!

So, do we make a new one of these any time someone requests a card, or do we send copies of the one we posted, or what?????

[lvg4him]

ok, i think i am understanding how this is supposed to work (after checking out those cool sites AnnMaree shared).

There are two ways to do this. The first is to make a card and then trade that card with all who ask to trade.

THEN there is the asking someone to trade. You contact a person and say "HEy, wanna trade cards?" They say yes and then you make a card that is specifically for that one person. Post a copy in the gallery, and then email the original to the trader.

You can also create lots of cards and the post them and then whoever claims the trade on that card first gets the original, the others will have to find a different card.

OOOOOooooohhhhhh this is so much FUN!! I think I like the middle way best of all. Personally made for a certain friend in mind. I wish I had realized that. But this one I made will be a limited edition (and Sherri got the first one!). :D

[txmusicmom]

Here's mine-

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47297&cat=1190&page=1

[MaureenH]

I don't know if I have time to make a new one for everyone. I was kind of hoping we'd post the ones we did and then if someone liked it they could request it. I guess I don't mind if the ones I get aren't unique to me.

[Margie]

i'm so doing one. :p hopefully i can at least finish that one! there are so many i want already. i need to get moving! :D

[Blossom]

I'm not sure if this is what we are supposed to do but this is the back of my card
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47317
and the front
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47316

[Karen]

As much as I hate photos of myself, I just had to have a go at this cos I think its such a neat idea, especially the cards with photos of ourselves so we can put faces to names :)
So here is My Card (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47313)

[Ann Maree]

Here is a more simple version - Like I have said in previous posts this still is a fairly new concept so lots of different ideas will be talked/discussed. (I have taken parts of lvg4him thread)

There are two ways to do this. The first is to make a card (2.5x3.5)and then trade that card with all who ask to trade.

This is called an UNLIMITED TRADE Great if you are pushed for time!!!! But you should only trade UNLIMITED CARDS for and UNLIMITED CARDS - Tho there are no DATC police!!!!! Post a copy in the gallery, and then email the original to the trader.


THEN there is the asking someone to trade. You contact a person and say "HEy, wanna trade cards?" They say yes and then you make a card that is specifically for that one person. Post a copy in the gallery, and then email the original to the trader.

This is called a LIMITED TRADE - Maybe a one off or only 1/5 - These are special. They should be numberd on your card.

You can also create lots of cards and the post them and then whoever claims the trade on that card first gets the original, the others will have to find a different card.

There are only two rules

Size 2.5x 3.5
They cannot be bought or sold only traded!

It seems that having two sides to the DATC(a paper scrapbooking concept) is a little difficult for some - and we so want this to be a fun easy thing
So the general consensus at this time is to do a one sided card that includes NAME/DSP USER NAME/COUNTRY/DATE/ AND NUMBER YOUR CARD

In some countries/places ATC's are now being shown in galleries and magazines and are considered a highly prized art form, something to treasure and keep!!!!

[Samara]

Here's my first DATC (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47337&cat=500&page=1). This one is in a super limited editon of only 2 cards. Let me know if you want it!

[Blossom]

Okay this is number 2 of my DATC's maybe it will be the last ...
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47339

[Judyy]

Here are my first two attempts, the first one is limited to 10 and the second one is unlimited. Also, I'd already done these with front and back, but if I do any more, think I'll stick with just one side. So get these while they're hot. ;)

DATC1 Limited Edition (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47352&cat=1190&page=1)

DATC2 Unlimited (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47354&cat=1190&page=1)
This second one may look familiar to Book of Me devotees--it's a slightly modified version of my BOM title page--seemed perfect for this application.

What a fun thing to do! Thanks to Ann Maree for getting it up and running!

[LauraLou]

I remember, back in the Paper Days, when the Club Scrap members started trading these. Shabby, junky, rubberstamped, artsy-messy and I just couldn't get into it. Now it makes more sense and sounds like a lot more fun. Although I have an sick granddaughter today, I should find time to work at this. I will post to the gallery, but I wanted anyone who was interested in a trade to know I am open and available...unlimited OR limited. I will be making both.

[Blossom]

Ahhh oooh I think I goofed. I sent everyone the same card that I posted. I am sorry Ann Maree , Samara and Karen, and any others for doing that if you were expecting a limited edition just for you, can you let me know and I will get stuck into the ideas tomorrow. Its 1.23am here now so I'm off too bed, maybe a little shut eye will clear my obviously muddled and addled brain. Sorry everyone.

[txmusicmom]

Clarification please!

Do we need to make more than 1? :eek:

I think I'll just stick with this one for a while- ;)

Donna
( wondering HOW to make my DATC larger on the web??)

[alliani]

You really know how to hit a girl in the addiction! I am no longer *allowed* in comic shops or near the trading card "aisle" in stores because of all the trading cards I've bought... and now it's digital and free!? I want them all!!! LOL And I haven't clue 1 what to put on a card myself. This is like being on a diet and trying to walk *past* the bakery (no, of course that's not my nose-print on the window...!) :D

Gonna have to think on this one! :)

~Lori

[alliani]

If you're doing an "unlimited edition" you can make one design to give out to everyone.

If you're making "limited editions" you'll make multiple designs.

For example, if you wish to make a design and limit it to 5 editions you'd number each card somewhere on the card (1/5, 2/5, 3/5 etc...) and only 5 people will get that card design, anyone else will either have to have your unlimited version, get nothing, or get your next limited design.

Obviously you can limit it to any number you want, but it should be marked somewhere on the card so the holder (and whoever viewing the cards) knows how rare it is. Or you can go as far as making special editions of 1 copy only, so that everyone you trade with has a different card. Hey, Martha Stewart would! :rolleyes: :D

As was pointed out, though, limited editions are going to be rarer and, therefore, not exactly a fair trade for an unlimited edition card.

The card dimensions have been posted a few times, but what about resolution? Any preferences?

~Lori

[Debb Cozzi]

I have a few different styles of layouts that I typically do and so I thought I would do a card reflecting each style, here are the first two:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47371

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47372

A quick question, if you see a card that you would like to trade, do you leave a message in the comments or do you send a private message. And, a really stupid question here, if you are looking at a card in the gallery and want to send a private message to the artist how do you do it while still in the gallery? :o (Feeling very sheepish that I can't figure this one out!)

[Judyy]

Don't feel bad, Debb--I absolutely LOVE this trading card thing, but I'm full of questions about it. I guess because it's new to most of us, we're all feeling our way a little bit.

My question is this: when we trade, do we email a full-size, hi-res copy? My sense is that the answer should be yes--so the card will print out nicely and correctly--but I just want to be sure.

[MaureenH]

I'm guessing emailing 2.5x3.5 at 300 dpi. I'm thinking you need to leave a private message so you can include your email in it.

The personalized limited edition cards sound pretty special but I don't know how I'd have time (or creativity) to do that many so right now I'm thinking I'll do a few unlimited editions and trade those with anyone who wants them (more than one to one person if they want them).

[jamie]

Here's my first one!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47398&cat=500&page=1

This is really a lot of fun! I think I'm just going to do limited cards with sets of 5 or so instead of doing personalized ones. I just dont' have the time to do one for each person right now! I'm going to start working on some more tonight, but for now, there's only 5 of these available, so contact me if you want to trade!

[Maizella]

I want to play! :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47399&page=1

I had so much fun making this! I have a feeling I'll make a few more of these as limited editions.

[Margie]

for private messaging, just click on their username in the gallery. you'll go to their profile where you can pm them or email them.
for resolution, use 200-300 and yes, send by email. a card that small should be a decent size file so easily emailed.
do all the same, each one different, sets of each, or anything in between. it's for fun and it's free, so we won't have any strict rules! but if someone offers a limited edition, you better ask fast. :D
i think i may "sign" each of mine, so it's personal to whoever's requesting it. should i get to making mine... :o

[Samara]

Oh Margie, I'm so glad you are going to play with us!!! Beware, it's addicting!

[Luv2scrapSherri]

I totally agree with Samara....I feel like I lossing my mind...was lossing emails and went into a panic...be printing out the cards later this week for my brag book of e-maginary friends....Keep them come girls :)

[lvg4him]

OK, so I have a question (to make sure I don't offend anyone)...

when someone posts a message under your card, does that mean that they want it?? Karen and keeplearning where the only two who actually posted in the comments that they wanted a copy. Others have PM'd me. But I just got pm'd from someone who said that they hadn't received a copy of my card yet. I didn't know they wanted one! :D I explained to them and things are fine (simple missunderstanding).

SOOOO.. if there is anyone who posted a comment and wanted a copy and did NOT get a copy, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I did not know you wanted one! :)

I am noticing in the comments on the newer cards people are saying if they want one or not. or saying they will PM for a card. I know there are no rules, but I would hate for another missunderstanding to happen.

[Margie]

i'd think trades need to be private and specific, so a pm or an email would be best. we might miss comments in the gallery, so i'd recommend you ask the person by pm or email to be sure!

[txmusicmom]

My DATC is too small-- I made it the correct size-- Then do the usual to upload- HOW can I make it bigger--do I need to make the original larger??

My brain isn't working-

Donna

[Samara]

I actually don't have a problem if you request one in the comments area of my gallery as all the comments are emailed to me :). I'm just keeping a running list of who I owe what too!

Oh boy, what did I get myself into?!?!?!?

[Margie]

when you do the usual, just change the pixels instead of the dimensions. in ps, that means uncheck resample image. an easier way is just make it large on your screen and take a screenshot! :)

[txminx]

Here's my attempt:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47426&cat=1190&page=1

[valeri]

I just posted two of them,

Unlimited: Family Ties (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47452&cat=500&page=1)

Limited Edition (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47453&cat=500&page=1)

[Margie]

well i posted mine here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47451). i'll sign any that are requested, just give me a few days! i'll be requesting some trades too, soon hopefully! but i've got to get my long to-do list down to a medium long to-do list first. ATC done tho, so that's one less thing! :D

[bpalmer]

this is too funny... I was watching my Carol Duval I had recorded from yesterday and guess what the was on... Art trading cards! I thought the timing was wonderful! Just thought I'd share .... :)

[lvg4him]

Here is my latest:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47460&cat=500&page=1

this is a limited edition (only 5).

Boy, this is addicting! I always feel I have to be the first one!! who's got a new one! LOL!! :D i did not get a THING done today (but I got LOTS of cards!!)

[Amanda]

Here is my first one

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47494

It's unlimited - I'll make one later with limited additions :)

[Debb Cozzi]

I sent a friend here at DSP a private message asking if she had seen this thread and if she was going to participate. She replied back that she wasn't sure because she feared it "might take over my life!" :D I think her fears may not have been unfounded-hah! I know in the year I have been at DSP I have never received so many private messages, I feel like Sally Field, "somebody likes me, they really like me!" LOL

Anyway, this is a limited edition card of two. The first one goes to Luv2crop, if anyone wants the second one let me know.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47516&cat=1190&page=1

[Judyy]

Taking over your life? Uh, nope, not me, never, couldn't happen. :rolleyes:

By the way, I just posted my third DATC:
DigiScrapping for the Dogs (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47524&cat=1190&page=1)

This one's unlimited.

[Lauren]

Taking over my life?????- what life???????

I have now a limited edition - limited to 5 - get your copy now!!!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47520
and an unlimited one - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47420

[elizabethlmccoy]

Here is my first card it is a limited edition there are 4 left to request.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47561&cat=500&page=1

[Margie]

oh my i work too slow! do any of you find yourselves worrying?? i'm like there are no jamies left! ack, i need a jamie! who else have i missed?! better get back to it! :)

[jenaRN]

Just finished my first one-how fun-hard to find a picture of myself that I liked even a little bit to put on there-lol!

Jena's 1st DATC (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47591&cat=1190)

PM or email me (jenarn@sbcglobal.net) if you'd like to trade!

[Meryl]

My first digital trading card - I enjoyed doing this thanks so much Ann Maree for getting it going!

I used my "A Story to Tell Page Kit" (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=15&products_id=1557.html) and A Story to Tell Alpha (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_20&products_id=1558.html)

No sooner uploaded than I got a request and a trade - this is so much fun!

[jamie]

oh my i work too slow! do any of you find yourselves worrying?? i'm like there are no jamies left! ack, i need a jamie! who else have i missed?! better get back to it! :)

Margie, you are so funny, but I know what you mean! I'm so busy sending out cards that I haven't been able to actually request any! And I feel like I just can't keep up, but its so much fun!


Question: How is everyone keeping track of their cards and who they sent them to? I originally create however many I will have of that card and name them with the numbers, for example:

wildgirl_1.jpg
anticp_1.jpg

Then, when one is requested, I add that person's name to the file and send it.

Does anyone have a better system?

[jamie]

Oh, and I wanted to add this too ... I think that when we post our cards in the gallery, that we should say in the comment area how we prefer to be contacted for a trade, that way, we can keep track. I have been putting there to please email me b/c its the easiest way to see who asks when so that I can send them out in order.

So lets just all make sure we specify this and that we read each other's preferences before we request! Its just a little too confusing for me to read emails, comments and PM's and still be able to tell who asked first! :)

[valeri]

I didn't get a jamie either :( I haven't had much time to look at them and request them... im a day late and a dollar short! LOL! BUT... I am getting a limited edition Samara and lvgd4him!!! how cool is that?! Someday I will find the time to request more! lol

[lvg4him]

as far as keeping track, I have a list on a paper (digital of course) where i have the title of my card and then numbers underneath them. by each number i put the name of the person who that number of the edition was sent to.

For example, valeri got my first TP card. On my paper it looks like this:

Over The Top
1- valeri
2-
3-
4-
5-

Once I create a card, i create all the jpg's I need for that edition (along with the number). Then I just send them out in order, and delete after they have been sent. I have a WHOLE FOLDER called DATC.
It has a folder for originals that I have made, cards to send out, cards from efriends, and the paper list.

Hope this helps!

[lvg4him]

i am so enjoying all the DATCs!! everyone is so creative. which brings up a point. i know that we scraplift layouts, but should we scraplift DATCs?? i mean, aren't they supposed to be original? i have found several that i want to scraplift, but am curious what others think.

[Angie]

My first and unlimited DATC. Called Angie's Health and Happiness.

This is fun!!!

please email or PM to trade. :)

[Samara]

The way I'm keeping track is in my gallery.

I just edit the post to add more people. I'm also using DSP user names so that I can easily locate the person through the "Members List".

As far as saving them, I save one as a preview for the gallery. Then I make how ever many cards I need and label them like this, DATC10_1_5_Jamie. This tells me that this is my 10th card, 1st run of 5, and that DSP user "Jamie" got the card. When I'm done saving the jpg, the working file is deleted, never to be run again!

Margie-Neener, neener, neener, I have a Jamie!!!

[Meryl]

Oh dear I see in my haste I forgot the link to my card - Meryl's card (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47597&cat=1190&page=1) If you'd like to trade please email me: meryl@digitalscrapbookplace.com

great fun.......

[Judyy]

I've been emailing out DATCs for trades all morning and hope I've covered everyone who asked, but my email's been acting wonky since last night, so someone might have slipped through the cracks.

If you asked for one of my cards and don't get it by this evening, pls PM me and let me know.
Thanks!

[Ann Maree]

I dont know what Im enjoying more - looking at all the wonderful cards and comments or reading this thread!!!!! Its tooo much fun!!!!! I hope to schedule a chat on DATC so we can all get together and nut out the finer details of DATC - DSP is at the forefront of DATC so we are setting the benchmarks!!! Sooon I expect to see discussions on printing and storage etc - Not to mention we may want to have a brag - Did I mention I have 6 LIMITED EDITION CARDS - LOL

Well done everyone - This is so much fun!!!!

[MaureenH]

I also apologize to anyone whom I haven't answered and there are many that I want to ask for a trade, but haven't had a chance yet...such an explosion of creativity. It's really a lot of fun.

[Judyy]

Someone mentioned in a comment the possibility of re-trading, esp. to get hold of limited edition cards that are no longer available from the original artist--that throws a whole additional layer into this craze. This could get even MORE interesting!

[Debb Cozzi]

Someone mentioned in a comment the possibility of re-trading, esp. to get hold of limited edition cards that are no longer available from the original artist--that throws a whole additional layer into this craze. This could get even MORE interesting!

Oh no, if this keeps going I'm going to have to find money in the household budget for an assistant. Do you think dear hubby would understand the need to hire someone to 'manage my ATC trades?" :D

[lvg4him]

THESE ARE PERFETC FOR SWAPS. For the august swap, JenaRN did a WONDERFUL job on a layout for me (I hope she posts it to the gallery). I am printing her DATC on the BACK of the layout that will be added to my printed album!!!

[hummingbird]

What is this all about? How can I get in? Where is the infor? I'm very curious.

Kathy

[Blossom]

I too am finding it hard to keep track of where I am. I have put 5 copies of this in my swap folder so here is the card to look upon.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47674&nocache=1

[Samara]

Kathy- Just jump on in with both feet. I'll warn you, it's addicting!

[Debb Cozzi]

I'll warn you, it's addicting!

Samara keeps warning us! :D Just when I think, "okay, I'm done with this card stuff," I get another idea!

Not wanting to do more cards of 'me' I thought I would concentrate on the "Artist" part of trading cards and came up with this. Not sure if it fits in with what everyone else is doing, so let me know if I'm heading down the wrong path. ;)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47707&nocache=1

[jstdawnee]

Alright all you talented ladies! I've gotten up my nerve to create one... I've been drooling over all of yours throughout the day! Thanks for looking!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47727&cat=1190&page=1

[MaureenH]

I don't know if this idea has merit, but I noticed on JenaRN's card she included "for Maureen" on it. I'm wondering if on an unlimited series we could add the person's name we're giving it to. For those of us who aren't feeling up a a lot of limited editions, it would personalize our unlimited cards. Thougts?

[Blossom]

I thought that I would do a card showing my Irish and then my Chinese heritage just to change the theme a little... here is the Irish one.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47766

[Amanda]

These are all looking wonderful.

I have a request...

Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put your name in your file name. I can't tell you how many DATC_01.jpg I got! I added your name to it - but it would be so helpful if it was already done!

Thanks!

[Meg]

What Bentrdr suggested is exactly what I've been doing. I'm away from home, so I don't have lots of computer time. I've been trading the card I posted with a personalized and dated tag on the back side.

I'm intrigued by how many versions of this idea there are, what a fun new project!

[schaefme]

Hi ladies! I'm a newbie to this website, but I am addicted to ATCs...or DATCs as everyone calls them here...I finished 3 today. Sadly, mine are all art-related...does anyone mind if I post them even tho there is not a photo of me on them? I'll certainly put my name (schaefme) and location on them (germany) so that you'll know it's one of mine...is that ok?

Anyone finding the DATCs are taking over from the d-scrapbooking obsession? I haven't finished a layout in a week, but I can whip out these little hummers like there's no tomorrow! LOL.....

[Starling]

Actually I haven't done even one because I'm still doing layouts! :D Will I do some? At this point I don't have a clue.

[WyoGal]

I want to play with all of you so bad!
It is killing me seeing all the limited editions going by! :eek: I normally work one day a week but this week I am working EVERY SINGLE DAY so I don't have as much time to play! :(
I don't know how you ladies do it that work all the time! I so admire each and every one of you!!
Anyway... enough of this feeling sorry for myself... I will make a card as soon as I can... please save some cards for me!!! :D :eek: :D

[MaureenH]

schaefme, we'd love to see your art DATC cards posted and also if you get a chance to have maybe one unlimited card with your photo on it. It will be so fun to have a "gallery" of cards of our DSP efriends.

Starling and Wyogal, gosh I sure hope you both get a chance to do at least one card with your photo that could be unlimited. I've been wondering where you both were.

[Samara]

It's a sickness!

I just wanted to let you know that I have a few left of this ATC (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47730&cat=1190&page=2). Just leave a comment stating that you want it and I'll send it your way.

[Blossom]

Here I am on bended knee Starling.. Oh please do one, no collection would be complete without one of your cards. Never a day goes by when I don't see your helpful comments on everyones work...I come to look for your name and if it is not there I wonder if all is well .. cheer blossom. now I only have to get up again help

[MaureenH]

DSP, maybe it would be helpful to bump this forum up a notch or two so it is more visible to members who haven't discovered it yet.

[webmaster]

if starling will do an atc (and i get one) then i'll make a forum just for cards. :D nah, i'll do it anyway...
(oops, this is margie btw, i was working behind the scenes) :D

[my4kidsma]

Here's my new one: Matt. 4:4 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47830&cat=1190&page=1)

If you are interested in trading, pm me with your email address.

I'll do 5 of these and sign the bottom corner.

Mary Ann

[Debb Cozzi]

Here is my latest, it is a limited edition and there are still two available.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47816&cat=500&page=1

Oh, and Stella, I would remind you that I think I might have asked first! :D But seeing as Blossom might still be 'stuck on her knees' I think she should get the first one! LOL Yes, as Samara says this is definately a sickness.

[Blossom]

Oh well Deb since I was down on my knees it seemed a good chance to do my daily prayers so all was not lost, as long as I don't contract "kneepneumonia" I should be fine. I am going to put a few of those lovely card in my new book I bought for the purpose and then do some art work of my own around . Will upload the result in the next day or so..

[Luv2scrapSherri]

Hallmark is gonna be knocking down Debb's door with all the awesome work....she keeps blowing me off my computer chair...my eyes keep studying how stunning the photos are compose...watch out Tina Chambers....Debb is HOT on your trail with the wordart...see the smoke commin'....LOL

Love all of Debb's idea's...girl you are inspiring me so much...Thank you!

Luv ya,
Sherri

[Blossom]

This is what I have done with the first few cards, I chose these ones because they all have pink in to tone with the folk art roses. I have put them in a black artists book , using silver photo corners, I am not able to stick them as straight as I wanted because my fingers are all thumbs with little things at present. I might have to get someone else to put them in for me and then do the art work .
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47899

[kim]

I am lost, but having fun!! :) Thanks A LOT, Ann Maree!!! :)

[LauraLou]

I am having a lot of fun creating limited editions out of the 1923 Tally Card designs I found in my mother's high school scrapbook. I now have 4 designs, with the first retired and the second almost retired. Another trader who is also doing a series has claimed #1 in each version as I have from hers.
This is a suggestion of another way to trade if you see a series you like.
My latest 2 are here
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47918&cat=1190&page=1
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47919&cat=1190&page=1

[Judyy]

Umm, what's a tally card?

[Debb Cozzi]

Hallmark is gonna be knocking down Debb's door with all the awesome work....she keeps blowing me off my computer chair...my eyes keep studying how stunning the photos are compose...watch out Tina Chambers....Debb is HOT on your trail with the wordart...see the smoke commin'....LOL

Love all of Debb's idea's...girl you are inspiring me so much...Thank you!

Luv ya,
Sherri

Sherri, you are making me blush! The only reason I'm able to do what I'm doing is because of all the inspriration I get from all of you! I just love the people here at DSP!! :D

And Sherri you are no slouch yourself when it comes to wonderful design!

Big Hugs

Debb

[Starling]

You guys just make me giggle! :D

All right. At some point this weekend, IF I can get DH away from AutoCad, I'll attempt that new size and try to make a couple of cards. If I can't get to my computer because DH is on it, it will have to wait until next week, but I will try.

[Judyy]

Starling, tell that DH of yours that time's a wastin'--we wanna see a Starling DATC pretty soon! :D

[jenaRN]

Alright ladies-I had a blast the last few days making and trading cards-we're about to head out to the hotel over by DFW (Dallas/Ft. Worth) airport to spend the night since we have a 6 am flight. I will be able to check email and of course daily get on DSP but won't be doing much digi scrappin' from Maine-although my parent do have PSP 8 I think-so maybe I will be-hehe!

I'll be "talkin'" to ya from Maine soon!

Cheers,
Jena

[elizabethlmccoy]

well i for sure want a starling!!!!!

Jena-have fun in maine!!!!

[Blossom]

Yea.. way to go Starling, may I please have one , I will work on a special edition one for you to post tonight my time as I am off to a 80th birthday party today.

[Debb Cozzi]

You guys just make me giggle! :D

All right. At some point this weekend, IF I can get DH away from AutoCad, I'll attempt that new size and try to make a couple of cards. If I can't get to my computer because DH is on it, it will have to wait until next week, but I will try.


Oh Hurray!! I have been thinking all day of some diabolical scheme to "make" you do DATC's, like rounding up everyone and getting them to bombard you with private messages, or making special edition cards just for you to 'guilt' you into it! :D I'm so glad we don't have to resort to such drastic measures. Stella, its just not the same if your not involved.

Sooo, tell DH to hurry up because we are all waiting with baited breath!

Hugs to you friend

[Starling]

There are two unlimited cards in the gallery. Unlimited 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47967&cat=1190&page=1) and Unlimited 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47968&cat=1190&page=1).

I figured I needed to start with a couple of unlimited cards. If you want one. please PM me and give me your email address in the PM. I'll send you a card and my email address in return.

And yes, they were fun to make.

[hummingbird]

This has got to be my last tag. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47979&cat=1190&page=1) This has gotten addicting. I do have other things I really have to do. The more I look at other people's work the more I think of ones to make.

Stella you did great. I like the idea of your name and location on the cards.

Kathy

[MaureenH]

People are doing such beautiful work with the DSP kits, just a reminder to add the "kit#,dsp" in the keyword area when uploading your layout. That way we can do searches from the Shop to see the layouts made with a particular kit.

[andyapc]

Wasn't sure which thread to post in, so I posted here too.

Here's (http://tinyurl.com/75jyz) my DATC - limited to 10.

This was fun!!

[Blossom]

This is the hand painted Lace page for my page 3 of cards. Oh I am just loving this. I sooo apreciate the talents of everyone on this site and thank you so much for your cards.. Blossom :)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48250

[Starling]

I've made two new cards, both limited. You can find them here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48309&cat=1190) and here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48310&nocache=1).

[Blossom]

This is one of my favourite paintings , I found that the black rose frame really suits it. I have limited it to 10
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48312&nocache=1
email
laney33@bigpond.com

[andyapc]

Although I told myself I would only do one, I lied to me and I don't know if I will ever forgive myself.

Here's (http://tinyurl.com/bqll3) my DATC #2 - limited to 10. Please pm me if you would like one!

[canay]

Wanted to share in the fun so I made a trading card too. Here is the link http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48381&cat=1190

A while ago I made a couple of cards for Angela Cable's project. Here are the links to the two cards I did:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4360

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4526

[Judyy]

Here's my latest, another limited edition. I posted it earlier today and already have only three left. Wow!
Ulysses Me (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48351&cat=1190&page=1)

I got to make this one today because of a cancelled meeting--mm, gotta love those cancelled meetings! :D

[Blossom]

I am addicted to these paintings , and this one is for you Kim.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48393
and a special request also for Gayle..
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48410
one for Caney
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48459&cat=1190&page=2

[Happy2bhere]

I'm joining in. Fun, it was, but not yet sure what I just got myself into.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48559

[Blossom]

I have a few I never linked to here sorry. here they are now.
One for Stacey
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48579&cat=1190&page=1
One called Reverence limited to 10 here
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48594
and herehttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48460&cat=1190&page=2
And also one for Gayle.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48410&cat=1190&page=2

[hummingbird]

Elaine you have a unique style that is really beautiful. They look like cards from the 19 th century. I love the look of lace with the old pictures. Really very nice.


Kathy

[lvg4him]

THIS TOPIC OF DATC now has it's OWN forum (so you do have to keep replying to this thread and making it LONG! :) Check out:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=153
And create your own post. Tina has staretd a new topic "Got Cards?" where you can post your limited editions.

[raynebair]

Oh my gosh! I did it! I made my first trading card. It's available as unlimited, but I may retire sometime in the future...especially if I ever move. LOL!

See it here: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49821&cat=1190&page=1

If you'd like one, email or pm me.

[Blossom]

I did manage one day without posting a card, but fell in love with this painting so had to do it... thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it .. not
addicted no way..
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50057

[Blossom]

I don't live here it just seems like I do, I thought I would do an Australian card and thought maybe others might like to do similar of the country they came from ,here it is
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50375&nocache=1
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50318&cat=1190&page=1

[cstiles]

OK - who started this? You have increased our addiction ten-fold - THANK YOU! I'm now browsing through my gallery at the comments I've received from all you beautiful people out there and I just want to make DATC cards for all of you 'cause I LUV YOU GUYS! You're one of my many reasons for getting up in the morning with a SMILE on my face and it's a smile that lasts all day and all nite! You too are my addiction - not only digital scrapping!

[melodiustenor]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50656&cat=500&page=1

I wasn't sure what to do! Thankfully I seem to have uploaded the right size. Blossom kindly did a card for me 2 weeks ago (ulp!) and I hadn't done one in return! Fear of the unknown i expect!
I did a reverse side, but didn't post it...
It does seem to allow for different kind of creativity, and I am keen to try some different techniques.
This one I did alter the photo to enhance colour and increase softness.
Melodi

[Nightwolf]

Hi all,

I've uploaded another ATC to the gallery here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50812&cat=1190&page=1)

It's unlimited. PM me if you interested in a swap :)

[Amanda]

Club Digital now includes an exclusive DATC just for club members! Sign up for Club Digital to get it!

[Fortissimo]

Okay, I jumped in and made one. I'm not one to use my photo in anything so no fear of seeing my mug on your screen :) I've put all info about it under the description.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52387&cat=1190&page=1

I'm not totally understanding the limited and unlimited.. however, I'm happy to make this one as unlimited.

Thanks for looking :)

p.s. If you want the card, the watermark won't be on the version you would receive. :)

[addict1]

Hello all, I have been reading your posts and getting to know you a little. Love everyone's cards. I just posted my first DATC ever here:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52937&cat=500&page=1

Let me know what you think. Ive only been doing this like 2 weeks!!!!


addict1
Rebbecca

[Robyn Gough]

Ok, I have finally had a go at this! :-)

This is an unlimited card..
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=55782&page=1

[MandyNI0]

Well I've had a go. My favourite colour lol!!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=56351&page=1

[PonytailGinger]

This is a terrific idea! :)

[Judyy]

the storm of thought that is forever flowing through one's head. :eek: Ain't it the truth? :D

[Allyce]

ive been thinking about starting to make my own ones is there a particular size its meant to be or is that just up to urself?

[Kristen]

The size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" And I think it's safe to say most of us crop at 200dpi.

These are like chips - hard to do just one<g>

[DSanchez]

I have added a few more to the DATC Gallery

One for TLCCREATES (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=70958&cat=500&ppuser=17787)

And an Unlimited Edition (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=70962&cat=500&ppuser=17787)

We have had some great additions to this gallery I think I'm starting to hooked all over again, lol.

[okieinalaska]

I had heard about ATC when I started carving rubber stamps out of erasers for letterboxing. But I didn't know they had gone digital! : ) Cool!

I will have to combine both worlds, my personal handcarved letterboxing stamp and something digital. : ) Yeah, now I have something to work on tonight!

Amy

[DSanchez]

Great Amy, I can't wait to see them. You can sign me up for a trade now, lol.

[okieinalaska]

Cool Dee, it's a deal! I guess I had better get busy though, LOL.

I have been playing with my camera all night instead. : )

Amy

[katiesmom99]

These look so fun! Can I play too? My attempt, doodled while I was waiting for the cable tech to get my internet back up:

I Wish You (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91906&cat=1190)

[MSSgillian]

after reading this thread I was inspired to make my own.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94538&cat=1190
it's just a simple version of a layout I did for NKOTB, but what a great way to share my LOs with family and friends! I'm hooked!

[Butterfly-blue]

I have been popping in and out of this site for a few months but have only just discovered digital ATCs ~ how cool ~ my two favourite things (after chocolate and beading :rolleyes: ) Please can I play too ????????
.............off to play - there goes any hope of getting some housework done today ;) ;)

Joy >i<

[Butterfly-blue]

I have made my very first, but by no means last, digital ATC. This is fun !!!:cool:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97928&cat=1190&limit=recent

Joy >i<

[Janet]

There was an article not long ago in the Wall Street Journal about the 'new' Business Cards - and a few were very reminscent of DATC's. Just had to chuckle. :)

[Butterfly-blue]

It has got very quiet and lonely in this little corner of the site ~ anyone want to play ??? (;) ). I love ATC's.

Joy >i<

[lvg4him]

Well I know that I still have a few unlimiteds that were not taken still in the gallery. I think that there might be a few other people who still has unlimiteds in the gallery. Look around! :D

[DSanchez]

Ok so not quite a DATC but close enough I would say.

My daughter started playing Softball this year and I have been the unofficial photographer of the team. The girls are having a blast with the pics and it was sugguested by a few of them that they would really love Softball Cards of themselves so they can trade with their teammates.

So here is my first one. And of course I used my daughter for the first card I made :D

Angel's Softball Card (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=107018&cat=500&ppuser=17787)

[Ann Maree]

Digital Artist Trading Cards (datc) - just reposting in thread for any newbies

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Have you got someone here at DSP you admire or have a friendship with??? Then this is an exciting concept here at DSP...........

What is an Digital Artist Trading Card?
Artist Trading Cards are miniature works of art created in your graphics program - 2½ X 3½ (or an old playing card). They are individual originals or small limited editions - they are miniature works of art. On the back of the card is the artist's signature, date, and the number if the card is part of an edition: 1 of 10 or 1/1000. You may wish to add a personal message. All techniques are allowed.
Once designed upload to the Artist Trading Card Gallery here at DSP and start trading!!! Eg People email you and request to trade a card with your card and you email the card back to them. Print and/or store to have a treasure trove of cards from friends/e-friends all over the world!!!

What are they for?
The idea is that you trade them with other people who produce cards, either at Trading Sessions or wherever you meet another ATC trader in person. It's also done through e-mail, with trading going on between artists in other states and countries. It's sort of like having artsy pen-pals! They are never sold - always traded freely.

Who started this great idea?
The project was initiated in 1997 by Zurich artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann. Since then hundreds of people from all over the world have traded ATCs during Trading Sessions, through e- mail, or by participating in swap groups like this. There's even a list of world-wide Trading Sessions on the original project website: http://www.artist-trading-cards.ch. Maybe you'll find one near you!

What do I do with them once I get them?
Put them in a card collecting album (like baseball cards), make your own mini-book, use as a scrapbook page embellishment, turn into jewelry, tile your bathroom wall,laminate and put on a keychain whatever your heart desires! (For Aussies) I purchased my trading card album from a local newsagency - very inexpensive ($10 for folder and 10 clear leaflets)
Preview here
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...hp?photo=47158

Here are a couple of websites with some great examples:
http://www.cedarseed.com/air/atc.html
http://www.outsidethemargins.com/atcs.html
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/atc.htm

Here are some templates:
ATC Envelope:
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwoo...tcenvelope.htm
Cutting Diagram for 8.5 x 11 cardstock:
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/tcdiag.htm

Be on the look out for future chats and challenges!!!!

Artist Trading Card Gallery link: http://www.dsplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1190

[tape]

I made one!
T is for Temptation (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=142599) (as well as being my first initial ;) )

[Rene Bross]

I've been seeing a couple of these pop up in the gallery again and I just had to do one!! So much fun!

Rene' Bross - ATC (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=143012&cat=518)

[Monica Inspired]

Hi everyone interested in Digital ATCs. I'm uploading some DATCs and hope that I can find someone interested in doing swaps via email. I also like 'hands-on' ordinary ATCs and still be happy to trade via email if you have an ATC you would be prepared to photograph or scan and send me the photo via email. This is a good way to trade - and inexpensive - particularly as I am in the UK.
Come on scrappers and ATC artists let's get ATCs and DATCs moving. :) Mo

[wjeanp]

hi, can some one tell me if you are still doing the datc? i do digital scrapbooking and digital painting, and would love to have some one to play with. it is hard to find friends that do the digital atc and digital painting.. could some one let me know do we do the 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 and upload that? thanks for any help

[DSanchez]

I haven't done any in awhile but if you want I would be happy to play along with you. Just let me know :)

[wjeanp]

yes, just let me know if i don't do it the right way, have not done the datc before but think this will be great.:clap: