Silver and Black was the last color combination of 2010 for Colour Groupies; a small group of artist friends. Working with color combos, we make ATCs on a monthly basis and exchange them. I’ve put together an Animoto video that shares my ATCs created for Color Groupies in 2010.

The silver and black ATCs started with a piece of black velvet paper. I would not be surprised if I've had this in my possession (stash!) since I worked in a rubber stamp store some 12-15 years ago!! I remember selling it when I worked there. Anyway, I found it when rummaging through a pile of papers in the garage (which have yet to be put away in my studio) and thought it would be perfect. My first idea was to stamp it with Brilliance ink, silver.

Then I cut the black velvet paper to ATC size and added paper images from ARTchix Studio to each one. I used my xyron to make them into stickers.

My Krylon Metallic Silver pen came in handy - I do love to splatter! The cards were placed on a black cardstock backing as the velvet paper is not substantial enough. I ran the metallic pen around all of the edges too.

* for caryl *

* for debby *

* for frieda *

and one for me!

I now have 2 full notebooks containing 3 years of 1 ATC  that each one of us has made, for each color combination theme. What a great to look back and see all the color variations! One person's idea of silver & black or mango & ivory is different from another's!

I love this exchange because my friends encourage and inspire me . . . and they challenge me! The first colour combination of 2011 is Turquoise and Copper, so look for that from me later in the month. You can also check out the blogs of the other members, linked above. Have a great day - do something creative!