Comments on: Party Guest Blogger JAX CASSIDY on How Artist Trading Cards Can Help Your Writing

By: Kwana

Kwana — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:22:50 +0000

I’m way late here but wow! I really love this idea Jax. Thanks so much. I can see myself getting lost in ATC for hours.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:55:05 +0000

Thanks for your comment Chantal!

By: Chantal Shelstad

Chantal Shelstad — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:23:28 +0000

I like the idea of ATCs. I’m not much of an artist myself (only the art of words) but I think I could manage a baseball card-sized art piece. Maybe it’ll help get these creative juices going!

By: Jax Cassidy Official Blog

Jax Cassidy Official Blog — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:36:26 +0000

[...] done a blog interview about Artists Trading Cards and how it helps me write. You should go to author Kelly L Stone’s new website/blog launch and read for yourself. See my samples and try to get creative, too! I’ve also got a [...]

By: Jax Cassidy

Jax Cassidy — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:09:27 +0000

I like digital ATCs too. A lot of people do it because it’s a skill they work with in graphics. I do both but I enjoy the part of just cutting, pasting, sewing, beading. It’s a good break from computers.

By: Jax Cassidy

Jax Cassidy — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:08:09 +0000

Yay! More sites to get addicted to, thanks EDEN!

I am hoping to do a series of cards that will tie in with my new paranormal. I will most likely get them printed up as real cards if they turn out! Great giveaway at conference!

By: Kelly L Stone

Kelly L Stone — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:06:30 +0000

Cinthia, you are the winner of the giveaway! Congrats!!

By: Kelly L Stone

Kelly L Stone — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:48:01 +0000

I have always wondered about altered books. Thanks for posting that link.

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:33:43 +0000

Your cards are beautiful, Jax. I’ve heard of other people doing this too. You could also do online cards with all sorts of graphics.

When I want to get a creativity jolt I usually go for a walk outdoors. Something about all that nature gets my brain working. I’m going to have to try some ATCs myself though because it sounds like lots of fun.

By: Eden Bradley

Eden Bradley — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:13:33 +0000

Jax-I love seeing some of your more recent ATCs! I haven’t done any in months and was just thinking I need to get back to it.
My current obsession-although due to writing deadlines I’ve yet to start one-are altered books. The same principals as ATCs, but on a slightly larger scale. This is my favorite altered book site, and you can study the techniques and ideas to use on ATC’s, as well.
http://ingriddijkers.com/galleryaltbooks.html
So many ideas, so little time…
Great blog post, Jax!