I've wanted to experiment with non-traditional ATCs for quite some time, so for Shirl's Name ATC - I cut a 3.5 x 5 inch cardstock base - folded the cardstock in half (so that the folded card equals the traditional 2.5 x 3.5 inch ATC dimensions) - then created a beautiful heart border using a Martha Stewart punch and Fiskars paper trimmer!
I inserted white cardstock on the inside of the card - in part, to highlight the heart-shaped border - in part, to surprise Shirl with a sweet stamped message from CTMH when she opens her card!
What do you think? I really love the concept and look forward to making more variations on the theme in the future!
Now, for those of you who are up for a challenge, I'm sharing today's card with the crafters at these challenge blogs:
Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenge - Punches
Sentimental Sundays Challenge #14: Switch It Up (New Technique or Style plus Sentiment)
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Hi, a real unusual ATC! I like it very much! Hugs. Miria
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, love it. Will definitely make one of these. Brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
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oh, I am sure she will love her name ATC!
ReplyDeleteCute! Like a tiny little card. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us in the spotlight at Crafty Cardmakers this week.
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ReplyDeleteLovely and inventive, I am wild for ATC's
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful!!
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Very original creation and I love the colours! Thanks for sharing your card with us at the Sentimental Sundays Challenge! ;)
ReplyDeleteI like it!
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ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! Janet
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative aTC and so personal! Well done
ReplyDeleteHave made mine, but not put it yet on blog. I have put it on the Docraft site under ATCs, have credited your name also. Many thanks for the great idea. Annette x
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Take care, Annette x
What a fun creation, and I just love the colors! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Sentimental Sundays! :)
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