What's the Purpose of an ATC? (And Why I Keep Making Them)

Artist Trading Cards — or ATCs — are one of the most satisfying formats in paper arts. They're small, they're fast, and there's an entire community built around making and trading them. In this video I cover what ATCs are, why they're so addictive to make, and what you actually do with them when you're done. I also show you the simplest possible way to make your first few cards today, using scraps you already have on your desk. In this video: — What an ATC is (and what artist trade coins are) — Why the format works so well for creative people — A quick look at the master board method — How to make your first cards from leftover scraps — Storage and display ideas — How to share and trade them 🔵 Links mentioned: → My Masterboard Method class: https://www.margaretemiller.com/vinta... → ATC display boxes (UK): https://www.calicocraftparts.co.uk/at... → Artist trade coins examples: www.margaretemiller.com/blog/artist-trading-coins → Vintage and Collage Club membership: https://www.margaretemiller.com/membe... Next month in the Vintage and Collage Club we're working on altered playing cards — same size as ATCs, with a little nod to the playing card itself. Join us if you'd like to exchange yours. 🟡 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is an ATC? 01:40 Why people love making them 04:25 Quick demo: the masterboard 05:35 Your first cards from scraps 08:15 Storage and display 09:35 Sharing and trading your ATCs 🟣 My favorites: postal theme rubber stamp: https://amzn.to/49IJE6c assorted inkpads: https://amzn.to/42Xx693 my favorite set of washi tape: https://amzn.to/3E3angu favorite brand of gluestick: https://amzn.to/3lvC62T double-sided tape: https://amzn.to/3xcFH8G small desk organizer: https://amzn.to/3Yvvlgg large desk organizer: https://amzn.to/3RU4He9 🟢 Where to find me: Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XTof6F Shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mellowmiller Website: https://margaretemiller.com 🔴 I'm Margarete Miller. I'm a collage artist who loves to use vintage papers and vintage themes in my art. I also run a monthly membership called the Vintage & Collage Club where together we work on a new collage project every month.