September 30, 2010

How to Make Artist Trading Cards: 11 steps (with video)

Hello Friends!

Have you ever wonder how to create an ATC??? I think this article and video will be able to help start it!!

Artist trading cards, or ATCs, began in the tradition of business cards, but with a personal, artistic twist. Most ATCs are created on paper, but they may also be any other medium that can be worked in a suitable size. ATCs are traditionally the size of baseball cards and other trading cards. They're a fun way to exchange your own one-of-a-kind artistic flair with other artists you meet. You can also use them as business cards.

Here some easy steps ..so you can create your ATC's

1. Start with the size in mind.

Artist trading cards are generally 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches. This is the size of playing cards and other trading cards. You

can even start with mismatched playing

cards as a base for collage or altered item artwork.

2. Cut the background material to size

3. Choose your media. You may start by cutting card stock or heavy paper to size. If you work in another medium, such as leather or fabric, you may either cut it to size or work so that the finished result is the correct size.

4. Express yourself or show your style, using your preferred medium or media. If you can do it inside of 3.5 x 2.5 inches, you can make an ATC

Note: Drawing and painting are easily done at this size, but so are plenty of other arts, including quilting, photography, crochet, leather work, metal work, and collage.

5. Work somewhat quickly. You don't need to be careless when making an ATC, but there's no need to work your masterpiece in miniature, either. ATCs should be simple pieces that you're

willing to give away when you're done.

6. Make lots. You'll need a selection of cards. Remember that you will be giving your cards away. "Lots" can be relative. It could be half a dozen or a few dozen, depending on how many

you expect to trade.

7. Share. The whole point of ATCs is to trade with other artists, so once you have a selection of cards, trade them.

Find artists or groups in your area that trade cards.
Attend gatherings of artists in your area, and remind them to bring ATCs to share.
Carry them with you as you would business cards, so that if you find an occasion to trade or give away a card, they are with you.
Spread the word. If your local artist community is unfamiliar with artist trading cards, you may have to give away a few cards or offer them with a request for one in return before you get many back.
Organize a gathering to swap ATCs. Let people know what ATCs are about, and get together to try trading some.
Look on-line. There are on-line groups that will match you up with others the world over who can mail cards in exchange for yours.

8. Collect others' ATCs. Because they are the size of other standard trading cards, most will fit in trading card sleeves. ATCs should be as unique as the artists who create them, so enjoy the selection. Start a collection of atc's and try to get as many as you can.

Here is a video !! Hope you like this art and create some ATC's

Cheers,

Jackie :)

Credits: Wiki-how

September 13, 2010

PROBLEMS REMEMBERING THE 66 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE? WELL HERE IS AN ESAY WAY TO LEARNED!...Go Fish - Bible Book Bop

Cheers,

Jackie :)

August 30, 2010

Recipe Of the Week! Pork with Peach and Black Bean Salsa

Pork with Peach and Black Bean Salsa

Delicious and Super easy..dinner will be serve in less than 35min!! what about that! This recipe serve 4 and the cooking time is about 30min!

Here the Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin, cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup beer
1 cup prepared salsa
1 (15 ounce) can sliced canned peaches, drained
1/2 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
- Season cubed pork with salt and pepper to taste. Place meat in a large plastic bag with the cornmeal. Shake well to coat the meat.

- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the coated meat in the skillet and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium.

- Pour in the beer, salsa, peaches and beans with 2 tablespoons reserved liquid. Stir well and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro

Cheers,
Jackie :)

August 29, 2010

Seven Times he said, "Go Again"

Many of you know about my struggles these days with my family moving and I'm still stock here in Jersey with my House and without a Job that allows me to tougher with my family in MA. But today during my quiet time, the Lord give me a powerful word. A word that lifted my spirt and grow my faith!! and I want to share it with all of you... Hopefully these words are a blessing for you as it was for me today!

1 Ki 18:43 NKJ " Seven times he Said, 'Go again"

Elijah the prophet told King Ahad that drought in the land was over and the rains were coming. Then Elijah told his servant, "Go up now, look toward the sea'. So he went up and looked, and said, there is nothing. And seven times he said, 'Go again'. Then it came to pass the pass the seventh time, that he said, 'There is cloud, as small as a man's hand, rising out of the sea!' So he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, prepare your chariot,and godown before the rain stop you'... in the meantime ... the sly became black... and there was a heavy rain' (vv 43-45). Notice, seven times Elijah said, "Get up and go again" what the Lord told was that we MOST persist! If we dont, we will miss what God wants us to have. Furthermore, if we dont recognize and celebrate small miracles "the size of man's hand", we will miss the bigger ones so essential to our future!

For me all these means, that even that open house are a nightmare a lots and lots of work...I will not complain, I will get this house ready every single time with all my love and all my heart..as if I'm preparing the house the future owner...My Small blessing, that even that the market is so slow, I have showing and people wanting to see my house! when others are not even getting that!! I Now the rain of the Lord will come with all his strength and with all his Blessings....The Buyer of this house will come and this house will sell SOON!

Cheers,

Jackie :)

August 27, 2010

What for Dinner Tonight?

Hello Girls,
Just tried this recipe today and just love it!! is easy, fast and super delicious!! So I want to share it with all of you! Less time in the kitchen..more time for Scrapboooking! ;o)

Ingredients

1 Cook's® brand Bone-in Spiral Sliced Ham, Butt or Shank Portion Ham, or Half Ham
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup dried apricots, minced
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons dry mustard

Directions

Prepare and heat ham according to package directions.
Meanwhile, to prepare glaze, combine all ingredients in saucepan and heat gently.
Brush glaze on your Cook's ham 30 minutes before meat is done. Heat ham uncovered for final 30 minutes. Carve ham and serve.

Ahhh one quick tip: This also serves well as a sauce directly served on the meat. It is a has a tart flavor

And for Desert

Fanciful Fruit Pizza

DIRECTIONS

1	Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan or spray with cooking spray. In pan, break up cookie dough; press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust.
2.	Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3.	In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled crust. Arrange fruit over cream cheese.
4.	Stir jelly until smooth; spoon or brush over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Cut into wedges or squares. Store in refrigerator.