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Artist Trading Cards (ATC)

There is a subreddit that is all about ATC – artist trading cards. They are cards that measure 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches, and people decorate them with original art in all sorts of media. People sell them, trade them, or just create their own little collections of these trading cards and I think it’s fascinating. I decided to get into it myself, as a way of motivating myself to actually do art, and to see where it goes.

Pictured above is my very first ATC – it’s watercolour on 100% cotton paper. I have absolutely no idea what I will do with these little cards yet, if you’re interested in buying any you can always contact me: sm.stargrace@gmail.com and I’m sure we can work something out. In the meantime, it’s just fun to create.

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Tour De Fleece (2026) – Day 1

Today is day 1 of the 2026 Tour de Fleece. This year I’m on a team where if you don’t end up spinning every day, that is OK. I mean, it’s really always OK because it’s just for fun – but every year I try – and every year I do not succeed. I am hoping this year will be different. I’m currently spinning a very lovely grey alpaca, and I’m hoping to ply it with some merino. I figure I will spin one bobbin of each, and then on my 3rd bobbin I’ll ply. I’m debating if I want to do a 2ply or a 3ply, but I only have three bobbins – maybe I will order some new ones.