Christian Artist Trading Cards

How do you know what’s true?

How does the faith work?

 

Is help available for me?

Creation is wonderful, from intricate growth before childbirth to full maturity. Changes in spiritual, emotional, physical strengths and weaknesses affect each stage of life.

A is for apple artist trading card (ATC) front 

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings, from the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me. Psalm 17:8-9

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: a is for apple. Media used: paper, pencil, crayons. Date created: 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Struggles, sorrows and death resulting from the sinful condition in which we’re conceived can’t be repaired or eliminated on our own.

In this world, Satan’s lies tempt us, promote evil, escalate chaos, push confusion; disasters happen naturally.  

Keep us safe artist trading card (ATC) front 

Father, our sins are terrible and our guilt heavy. Forgive us and keep us safe in new life through Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: keep us safe. Media used: doodle sheet & Portals of Prayer snippets, glue, pencil, marker, crayon. Date created: February 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Thankfully, the devil is defeated for us in Christ. 

God’s power protects, forgives, strengthens, helps, restores and saves all who receive the faith He offers. 

Morning Prayer artist trading card (ATC) front 

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen. —[Luther’s] Morning Prayer 

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: Morning Prayer. Media used: snippet of doodle sheet, pencil, crayons. Date created: 2.2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

How and what does this mean? These questions are answered by the faith that seeks Holy Scripture. 

True peace and joy, despite our trials, are gifts by the faith in Jesus Christ. 

My Strength artist trading card (ATC) front 

I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:1-2

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: my Strength. Media used: snippet of sketch-doodle, pencil, marker, coloring crayons. Date created: February 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

God’s Word and Sacraments actually give Jesus (the Way, the Truth and the Life)—here now within the Church and eternally—to all who receive Him. 

Even so, everyone’s allowed the freedom to reject God’s pure gifts of salvation. Many claim the presence of Jesus is not real, some use human reason to insist there’s more to it, yet others who once held the gifts, neglect it and drift away.

Upright artist trading card (ATC) front 

For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. Psalm 33:4-5

 

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: upright. Media used: snippet of doodle paper, pencil, colored pencil, pen. Date created: February 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

The one true faith in Christ trusts salvation has nothing to do with human decision or work. 

The Helper guides truth and creates certain hope of life in a perfected eternity without sin. 

Live through Love artist trading card (ATC) front 

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9

Perfect Jesus gave up his life in heaven to suffer and die as a ransom for us.

Then, he rose from the grave and went back to heaven. 

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: live through Love. Media used: snippet of sketch sheet, pencil, pen, crayon. Date created: February 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

God the Father knows when Jesus will return to the earth He created. 

Then, everyone will see Jesus bring those who have the faith with Him into a perfected existence separate from all people without the faith who will perish in a very bad way.

In Christ artist trading card (ATC) front 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: in Christ. Media used: snippet of doodle sheet, pencil, crayon. Date created: February 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

The free gift of Jesus forgives and includes benefits which the faith forms. 

With the help of God, followers receive

• gratitude
• power to believe of what is true
• a desire to pray 
• grace to live by (receive and give others)
• eagerness to seek opportunities
• gentleness and confidence to share Truth 
• preparedness for Christ’s return 

Valentine artist trading card (ATC) front 

Three-dimensional hearts with the cross of Christ and words: Faith, Hope, Love

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: Valentine. Media used: paper, glue, marker. Date created: February 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

my • your artist trading card (ATC) front 

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9

 

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: my • your. Media used: paper & pen. Date created: March 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Content artist trading card (ATC) front 

O Lord, keep me content in Your arms daily from dusk until dawn. In Jesus’s name. Amen.

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: Content. Media used: scratch paper, snippet of Portals of Prayer, colored pencil & marker. Date created: March 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Separates artist trading card (ATC) front and inside 

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?…No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:35,37

Artist trading card (ATC) back

Title of the piece: separates. Media used: snippet of doodle paper, crayon, pencil. Date created: February 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Rest artist trading card (ATC) front 

On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Psalm 62:7

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: rest. Media used: paper, crayons, pen. Date created: March 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

forgiven • cleansed artist trading card (ATC) front 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: forgiven • cleansed. Media used: paper, pen, glue. Date created: March 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Grow up artist trading card (ATC) front 

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Peter 2:2-3

Artist trading card (ATC) back

Title of the piece: grow up. Media used: paper, pen. Date created: March 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Crucifixion artist trading card (ATC) front 

And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.” Matthew 20:17-19

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: crucifixion. Media used: pen, artist trading card printed back paper, colored pencil. Date created: April 2, 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Trust artist trading card (ATC) front 

Heavenly Father, remind us to trust in You even when the clouds are thick around us. In Jesus’s name. Amen.

Artist trading card (ATC) back  

Title of the piece: trust. Media used: construction paper, Portals of Prayer snippet, crayons, oil pastel. Date created: April 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Christ in me artist trading card (ATC) front 

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: Christ in me. Media used: construction paper, pen, oil pastel. Date created: April 2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Light my fire artist trading card (ATC) front 

Lord, Strengthen all those you’ve called to preach and teach about you. Let us praise You, Father for the grace You show through Your Son! In His name. Amen.

Artist trading card (ATC) back 

Title of the piece: Light my fire. Media used: snippets of kids coloring sheet, Portals of Prayer, markers, pen. Date created: 4.2026. Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus. Group or swap information: Trinity. Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

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How to make a finger labyrinth

How do you explore?

What might you look for and find? 

When was your last library experience?

Libraries are a wonderful place to go on a self-guided tour or ask the librarian for help. You might discover a calendar full of in-person classes! Invited speakers and instructors demonstrate how to make interesting items. Sign up to attend and enjoy! Learning and trying new things enriches a lifelong creative process. 

Finger Labyrinth, front

I learned how to make a finger labyrinth during a class I signed up for ahead of time. Most of the project was completed at my local library; then, at home I finished it by adding symbolism representing the Triune God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in the center of my artwork.

Finger Labyrinth, back

On the back, I share how I am centered by the Word of God which fills me with Truth and peace which surpasses understanding through the gifts and inspiration I receive from the Creator of the Universe. Here is listed info about the mixed media artwork: 12x12 inch finger labyrinth made with prepared canvas stretched on wood frame, string, print, tissue, paper, glue, Mod Podge, markers, nail polish.

 

Finger Labyrinth, front and back

How to make a finger labyrinth—pin and try it!

How to make a finger labyrinth—pin and try it!

 

How to make a finger labyrinth

More info and get the base design: labyrinth for printing.

Series of Prompts 12-of-20

Do you doodle?

 

Doodling creative artist tradDing cards (ATC)

 

How to doodle for a delightful mind workout.

In keeping your body healthy—building endurance, strengthening—do you lift weight, move and exercise everyday while you clean your home, do yard work, walk, swim, run, ride bike or stretch? Did you know your brain also needs to experience dabbling in enjoyable and repetitive activities to keep it feeling well and growing strong? The mind’s God-given gifts of creativity and problem-solving capability crave the challenging practice of simple artwork. Coming up with ideas and doodling on ATCs is a good plan to improve mental health. The satisfaction of using the mind this way gets an even higher quality by taking steps to organize interactive collaboration and trading. Benefits for souls are best when ATC activity multiplies through the warm gesture of inviting people to join the fun. Do it!

Why develop a discipline of routine doodling alone or with others?

• express emotion
• visual diary
• relax at a desk or table
  
• boost creativity
• add artistic abilities
• cope with frustration
• squash boredom
• dance on paper
  
• discover new patterns
• exercise good timing
• illustrate ideas
• enhance memory 
• do new things
• open doors of communication
  
• drop bad habits
• dedicate time well spent
• dress up decor 
• deliberate restful entertainment
  

Doodlers claim doodling helps them concentrate while listening. Doodles have various communicative styles and are a great way to express personality. Doodle art takes forms of caricature, drawings, scribbles, markings and lettering. Tools may be pencil, pen, chalk, watercolor, spray or any kind of paint, crayon, textile and other mixed media on a wide variety of 3.5 x 2.5 inch surfaces for ATCs.

ATC 12-of-20 in series, front

Doodle watercolor painting using Prompts for inspiration considering the 12th letter in creative traDing cards on FreshRetroGallery natural parchment style ATC paper.

Our Creator’s love promises to cover us and always be standing with us in weaknesses.

Whenever the spirit of our heart is down, dried up and withered, we may pray to the Holy Spirit in Jesus Name. Life-giving Word awakens trust in its promises. Comforted by the faith which receives Christ’s unwavering love and forgiveness, those in Truth’s Light belong to the One who has defeated darkness and presumptuous arrogant lies which distract. That freedom keeps turning toward goodness that’s true, beautiful and harmonious. Together, at home and at church, we build each other up in active Word, prayer and song.

ATC back 12-of-20 in series

Title of the piece: Doodle • Media used: pencil and watercolor • Date created: 3.24.2024 • Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus • Group or swap information: Creative Trading Cards • Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

ATC blank front shown painted; detail form printed on back is shown filled out.

Natural parchment style paper for artist trading card (ATC) size is 3.5x2.5". 12th in series using Prompts by FreshRetroGallery.

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ATC 9-of-20 in Prompts series

creative artist Trading cards (ATC)

 

Who do you thank?

Why do you thank?

Were you trained you to say, “thank you” by your mom, a teacher, or someone who loves you? Have you thanked your parents, children, loved ones and those you don’t know? When, where and how often do you give thanks? Do you think it’s a good idea to thank in-person, by face-time, text, telephone, voicemail, email and handwriting on paper to be delivered by post mail? Have you enjoyed regularly spending time together with others, prayerfully thanking the good Lord for his steadfast love? Which emotions do you feel when someone thanks you? Are you tolerant when someone forgets to thank you or when they take actions which hurt you? Have you been surprised by gratitude expressed by someone who received your thank you note?

Front ATC 9-of-20 in series

Watercolor painting consisting of triangular shapes having a stained glass look surrounding a blood red Greek letter tau, T-shaped cross, in the center. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (Psalm 118:29) Mixed media glued-on printed blue paper cut pieces from the Zion Lutheran Church in Mayer, Minnesota, sunrise service bulletin titled EASTER, The Resurrection of Our Lord, March 31 2024—6:30 AM. Allelulia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Allelulia!

 

Thanks be to one God in three persons, the mystery of the Trinity!

With the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod [LCMS] teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.…more on Beliefs.

ATC back number nine of series.

Title of the piece: Psalm 118 Triune • Media used: watercolor and printed paper • Date created: 4.20.2024 • Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus • Group or swap information: Creative Trading Cards • Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Trade art, tell Truth and treasure others.

Twice blessed, two or more are touched during times of introducing artist trading cards to friends and family, young and elderly. We may thank our Creator for designing us to take on the challenge of creativity and for time spent in social moments.

I’m passionate about telling of tender-loving Jesus. After all the transgressions, tests and trials of this temporary life transform into the sinless new heavens and new earth, I truly want to see or meet you there in that tranquility. Do you want to prayerfully tip-off people about Truth? Talk about the power of the Holy Spirit who opens eyes to see, mouths to talk, minds to listen, learn and remember the gift of the faith in Christ is for us to have present and eternal blessings. No matter how touchy the subject feels, it’s thoughtfully telling to kindly inform people that forever is infinity, either way—with or without Christ. Those who’ve chosen to turn away from the faith that saves will be taken into the terror of everlasting torment.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

The Spirit’s true guidance—the Word and Sacrament’s forgiveness and encouragement—supplies trusting contrite hearts filled with thanksgiving for Our Father’s mercy in life strengthened by grace in Christ.

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 118:1 …Read or listen to the rest of 118—it’s well worth your time.

ATC blanks with printed backs

ATC size is 3.5x2.5" natural parchment style paper for artist trading card with Ps. 118 Triune stained glass art painting, ninth in series using Prompts by FreshRetroGallery.

Take time.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 …Read or listen to the chapter.

Thinking creatively is therapy for building up tenacity in tough times. Try something new, whether it be talking to a pastor, trying a Bible study, threading a needle, tossing out trash, shaking a tambourine, drying someone’s tear with a tissue, roasting a turkey to celebrate the national day of thanksgiving, or treating friends to a gift of Prompts for Creative Artist Trading Cards (ATC).

Prompts for creative artist trading cards (ATC)

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