In the second part of the Vintage Gypsy Artist Trading Cards project, this design includes a different technique. The addition of a transparent layer of cracked film.
If you missed the first part, go to that lesson first, then come back to this one. There are links to both projects on the pages so you won’t get lost.
What I love about this miniature art is the transparent texture, simple embellishments, subtle print in the background and the beautiful vintage edging and quote.
Now don’t panic if you don’t have any of the cracking medium, or if you aren’t a fan of it.
You can try this:
- use cling wrap and glue some spots to the card
- or you can apply a few layers of varnish to wax paper, let dry and peel off. It should crack and you can collage that onto your artist trading cards.
Ready to Make Some Artist Trading Cards!
Here’s What You’ll Need
Click the link to download the PDF to your computer or device for printing.
Ready to Make This?
What did you think?
Did you like the idea of the cracked glass effect? what about the addition of a simple key? let me know in the comments below as it helps me create project videos that you enjoy watching.
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29 Comments on "Creating Artist Trading Cards with the Look of Cracked Glass and Gypsy Inspired"
Loooove this!!!! Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Allison!
I love the idea of making that textured background. I am definitely going to try this. Love this piece.
Glad you like it. There are a bunch of different ways to do it, experimenting is the most fun.
Absolutely love the vintage look and the idea of that crackled look. And again a very true saying.
Thank you Sabine, I like finding just the right quote or sentiment for my mixed media art 🙂
Hey Sabine.. you have some happy mail on it’s way to you on Monday! Hope you like the challenge kit as well!
This is lovely! I am going to try it.
Thank you Joan, I’d love to see what you create.
I love how the background looks!
Thanks Marilyn!
Would love to practice making textured backgrounds.
With the supplies you have, you can use the fluid acrylics to paint strips of paper, crush the paper to wrinkle it and then glue it onto your substrate/surface.
Love it! Thank you for sharing.💖
Thanks Laura!
I love the antique look of this ~ thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome! Glad you like it.
Another great ATC thank for sharing with us all
Thank you Sheila
This one is my personal favourite of the two. Couldn’t tell you why. 😀
It’s the key I bet!
Lovely ATC… it has a wonderful vintage feel! TFS!
Thanks Kim!
Love the vintage look but especially with vintage ladies – brilliant idea – simple but so effective 🙂
Thank you Linda!
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Vintage brings back memories of my grandmother. She was always cutting pictures of boxes of tea or off food can labels and make pictures to put on the cupboard doors.
Sounds like wonderful memories 🙂
I have learned so much from watching you mix paints, and have been trying them out on my latest atcs.
Jess