ATCs and Mod Podge

Lately, I've been using a lot of Mod Podge on my artwork. My current favorite formula is "Brush Strokes," because it creates a wonderful texture over the card that I just adore. 

Here are some ATCs that I created using Tim Holtz  and Ranger Inks.

above: Iago ATC I created for a Swap-Bot swap. I crumpled the card, then distressed with Tim Holtz distress inks in various colors. I repeated the same technique with the Iago image. I covered the card with Mod Podge Brush strokes and then sprayed with Rustoleum Crystal Clear.

Above: I used the same technique with this Lady Tremaine card as I had with the Iago one. When the card was finished, I draped two pieces of magenta colored glitter tulle over the curtains to add another texture to the card.

First, I primed the cards with Tulip Glow in the Dark Dimensional Fabric Paint. Why this kind of paint? For starters, it glows, which is really cool. Sometimes you can see a hint of the glow when the card is finished, sometimes not. I use this paint because it's nice and thick and adds another layer of fabulous to my card. 

Once the paint is dry, then I generally dab on Ranger Adirondak Alcohol Inks in various colors. This is a technique I found in Tim Holtz's "A Compendium of Curiosities; Volume 1."

Once that ink dries, then I layer on my images. Sometimes I distress the images with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, sometimes not. Depends on what I want the image to "say."

I finish with Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel so the Mod Podge doesn't decide to get friendly and stick to anything.

You can add other elements if you like; I liked the simplicity of these cards, so I kept embellishments at a minimum.

And Voila! Fun ATCs anyone can make!