Prompts for ATC 1-of-20 in series

Creative artist trading cards!

 

Can cold and cute give you warm fuzzies?

Collage assembles thoughts begging to come out and play.

C is for Christ! Enjoy thinking ahead of activities for Christmas parties and interesting gifts to give. Prompts for Creative Artist Trading Cards are a fun choice for all ages, especially played on a rainy or snow day! Hands making something out of mindful ideas change the pace, lighten what’s heavy and squash boredom. When you shop for loved ones on your gift list, order one for yourself, too :)

Number 1-of-20 in a series of ATC, front

Collage ATC on natural parchment style paper colored blue under layer of snowy looking art paper; cotton ball snowman has black paper hat/eye/mouth/buttons, an orange colored pencil tip nose, rainbow ribbon scarf, plant stem arms—assembled under a clear protective piece of an upcycled window envelope layer with blue sketched C on top.

 

My example is based on a pre-decided group or swap information, written on the back of this ATC series. 

The goal for this ATC was to use the first letter of the phrase Creative trading cards. Inspiration for my first of the 2.5x3.5" pieces of art is influenced by the prompt list of 60 words under the letter C. Learn more about Prompts for Creative Artist Trading Cards.

Number 1-of-20 in a series of ATC, back

Title of the piece: Cold and Cute • Media used: colored pencil, sharpie, papers, cotton, branches, ribbon, glue, window envelope • Date created: 2.5.2024 • Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus • Group or swap information: Creative Trading Cards • Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

 

I love brainstorming phone conversations, texts and messages with my daughter Laura.

Everyone’s creative because we’re created in our Creator’s image. So far, some people haven’t practiced creativity much. Others practice it daily to organize thoughts, instill thinking skills, expand problem-solving capacity while working in careers such as farming, teaching, chef, business, engineering, graphic design, art direction, etc. Satisfying healthy benefits of creativity are hidden in the secrets of its mysterious pleasure. Timing and degree of pursuing God’s gift of creativity, varies. Thanks to encouragement of family, an artist may have practiced it from a very young age; however, that opportunity wasn’t in the cards for others who, still, have yet to discover its quality. Curiosity enhances the creative process, plus, it becomes an ongoing advantage in application to many activities. Ignited, renewed, advocated by a friend, caretaker, or gifted from a grandchild—ATC making is an excellent way to connect youthful-to-midlife-to-elderly generations. Easily start and increase creative experimentation. Using Prompts boosts confidence to embrace possibilities. Getting together brings joy in-person and many ways connections are possible. Prompts for making creative ATC is a sort of game which brings out the best of each person’s unique creative abilities.

ATC 1 of 20 in series, front and back, using Prompts for Creative Artist Trading Cards.

 

Thanks for looking and considering my ideas of how to enjoy life.

I’m excited to add Prompts for Creative Artist Trading Cards to my line of gifts and helpful products at FreshRetroGallery.

Prompts for ATC creative artist trading cards