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Tuesday, 9 June 2009

ATCs using metal...

The ATC swap for May over at Charmed Craft Talk was to make ATCs using metal..."It could be as straightforward as a brad or an eyelet, but the sky is the limit."

My first one uses a bit of circuit board, some craft wire and brads. I didn't like it at first, but looking at it now I think I do!

Next I cut up an empty can of pop. I had just treated myself to some alcohol inks (because I like to experiment from time to time) ... so I inked the can and then put it through my Cuttlebug ... yes, you can emboss the tin of a drinks can because it is quite thin! The embossing folder had flowers, so I also added some flowers to finish off the ATC. This one is my least favourite of the three ATCs I made... but I do love the colours of the inks!
Using the drinks can again and experimenting some more with my new inks ... this whole ATC is metal (apart from the sticker on the back with my name, etc on it) ... I wanted to keep this one LOL!

3 comments:

Emma said...

Ruth they are stunning! I love the last one as well...its gorgeous!

Lea said...

Wow Ruth they are amazing!!! All of them! You're one clever lady.

Lea
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Sarah C said...

Ruth, these are amazing. You are so clever. I adore the first one especially xx