Altered ATC Folder

[LalaCats3]

Lovely artwork and also I appreciate the way you show us what you are using to do the work. I like the music too. :-)

[margenek]

oh gosh that is pretty...thanks for sharing.

[cicilicious99]

I want to be you. :c

[KustomFu]

cool project idea

[MissRainRider]

Aaah, I like the lettres best! :) You should sell them, I'm sure that my people would have an instrest to buy them! :)

[caitlin2259807]

Agian thank you sooooo much for this

[caitlin2259807]

Oh and just one more thing and then I will leave you alone is what surface do you work on

[RachO113]

@caitlin2259807 I work on a Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet - available at most good craft stores :-)

[caitlin2259807]

Hi rach thanks for the reply what I meant by word plate is the engraving you press on the letters and thank you for the info about the ink spray

[RachO113]

@caitlin2259807 I think you mean the alphabet stamp? It is by Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous

[caitlin2259807]

Sorry I mean by word plate you use a ink pad on a

[SandraBevr01]

This is simply awesome. I love it and I don't even collect ATC's! I really like the stamps on the letters. What was the stamp you used?

TFS

[caitlin2259807]

Hello rach, ever since I've started watching your videos and since subscribed to your videos you hav inspired me to really show how creative I could be every thing you do is so incredible. Just a few quick questions , where did you perchase the word plates and I've also seen tree and nature plates, also what is the spray ink at the beginning of this video called and is it spray ink thank you so much for inspiring me and I look forward to watching many more videos :)

[RachO113]

@caitlin2259807 The spray is Walnut spray by Tsukineko. Not sure what you mean by word plates though.

[OpenhartCreative]

Had to view this video again as it is too fab! Thank you so much for sharing with us all.

[PennyQuest]

Yay! I never knew you could cover a yucky puffy plastic book like that! Leave it to you, Rach! :) ~Caroline, Napa, CA

[amstamps]

Another WONDERFUL PROJECT. Love your work. Just wanted to let everyone know we carry ATC albums on our website (amstamps.com) as well as the OPALS embossing enamels that were used on the chipboard letters. Can't wait to see what you do next!!!!

[RachO113]

@amstamps Thanks for your comment. I've added annotations to the video to let people know you stock these items - I did add one for the Opals, but it wasn't showing for some reason - all fixed now though hopefully :-)

[seaslay27]

I am absolutely gobsmacked! This is the coolest video I have seen in a long time. I have a ATC blank book and I am going to cover it using this idea. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

[Wentworthsgal]

Gorgeous! Much better than the boring black that it started as. Love the colour combination TFS :o) x

[LusciousLuce]

Amazing, as ever. Love the colours you've used.

[JTVIRTUEOUS]

Hello Rach,

Thank you again for another wonderful creation.

I have been working with ATC's for a youth group project and wonder where to find the ATC Binder. Do you remember where to purchase that? I have been looking online but nothing has popped up.

Janita

[RachO113]

@JTVIRTUEOUS Hi, sorry, I've had the folder some time, and don't remember where I purchased it, but try looking for places that sell collectable cards such as Pokamon cards, football cards etc - these are ATC size and they usually sell folders and other storage things for ATCs. The brand of the folder is Ultra-Pro - Maybe Googling that will help.

[CrazedCrafter]

LOVE LOVE LOVE  Hugs Robbin

[Oneofhis2]

Love this...especially how you built of the flowers!!!

[natyiu]

omg. LOVE!!

btw, I wanna ask about the embossing.. I tried to do it myself, but failed... I have no idea why, but my embossing ink pad and the powder were kept for too long, is that a possible problem? and no, the ink pad was not dried out or anything. (and I think they were kept for a long time because they looked quite old when I bought them.. :/)

[RachO113]

@natyiu I'm not really sure why you are having problems - some of my powders are nearly 10 years old, but still work just fine - Is your heat tool too powerful and blowing the powders away? The Ranger hairdryer type is best for embossing with UTEE as it is gentler. The only other issue I can think of is that you are not putting enough ink onto the substrate, or perhaps using a brand other than Versamark some brands are less sticky and the powders don't adhere properly. Hope that helps.

[Ellypirally]

Did you know, that my atc folder is still topless? (:o) Great vid, reminds me to finish reading my book:Who's your Dada?....Elly

[donnagwen62]

Rach, I am always mesmerized by your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to do them and showcase your talents, Gwen

[rarejem12]

You are just so incredibly talented...love to watch you work!!

[springhillpaperplay]

unbelievably beautiful. thank you for sharing this.

[Anita7470]

I really look forward to your videos, you are such a source of inspiration to me! The things you create are simply amazing. The cover of this book is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[gabby0799]

Gorgeous!! I love the color combination. :)

[nolashay]

WOW... this absolutely gorgeous! I love the texture, the colors. Your work is amazing. You really are talented!

[stephanoid69]

love ur book. most of the ATCs i receive are over the dimensions of the books i have lol. this is so lovely tfs

[Moonlitrose9]

That is totally awesome - I love it.

[KimScrapper]

I love the brown/blue color combo, what a great transformation. Loved those flowers, pretty!, Hugz

[gadgetgirlish]

I absolutely loved watching your latest video. I really like the tech you did for covering your project. Ive seen you do something like it before & I tried it out on a card album im making for my husband. I haven't finished it yet but when I showed him the cover & told him I learnt the tech from a video you posted, he really liked the way it came out. Thankyou so very much for sharing your amazing talent with us all. Take care, Hugs, Lee :-)

[MrsMom100]

I love the embossing technique on the letters. I could watch your videos all day. Thank you.

[bigblingirma]

You are such a great mixed media artist.I love to watch your work: )

[ButterflyBox89]

Had one of those moments when I was sure I wasn't going to like it and then though oh my word at the end, it's so gorgeous!

[MsJoyceG]

Wow ..  thanks for sharing!!

[JussaLookin]

Beautiful! Absolutely Beautiful!

[MsCraftyMomma]

Is there anything you can't do?! This project is simply ... Beautiful!!!

[CraftyGamer]

Wow at first I wasn't sure I would like it because of the color scheme but it came out gorgeous!

[xxoogossipgirl]

what's the stuff you're using at 5:00?

[RachO113]

@xxoogossipgirl Semi Gloss Gel Medium By Golden - Acts as both an adhesive and a varnich/sealant

[nicoleryan242]

hiya rach , great vid. as usual , love how the album turned out , can i ask where you got your serif essentials alphabet die ? cant find a die with large letters like yours anywhere ? thanks and happy crafting xmaggiex

[RachO113]

@nicoleryan242 Sorry, I can't remember where I bought it Maggie.

[OpenhartCreative]

@nicoleryan242 hi there! I got all hot and bothered over the alphabet die as well. They are by Sizzix and I was able to order them through Amazon. It is a seven-die set. Isn't Rachel's work just awesome?!

[imjkmd]

Awesome textural deliciousness Rach! LOVE it. Julie

[BooExplorer]

this is perfect i was looking for somethong just like this. thank you verymuch

[gontisha]

How do you come up with your ideas?? So beautiful, I loved it. Thanks for posting.

[Turwen9]

Inspirational!! I have a notebook that I have been meaning to cover. You make it look so easy. Love your videos! ~ Di

[zelda1963may]

It is a pleasure to watch you work...you are a true artist!!!!...tfs

[td2596]

What a nice vid to watch after a long day at work. I so enjoy watching you create. Thanks!

[suzieq8892]

You are always an inspiration! TFS

[MyRoseCottageCards]

Very Creative - Love it......I love the letters the way you did them.

[CraftyLoops]

This is so amazing Rachel, Im so glad you showed us how you did it. Lee x

[raynedrop1021]

absolutely awe-inspiring. thank you.

[sudmorris]

LOVE THE TECHNIQUES!!!

[LenaRayAtl]

I love this, like all your other creations! what did you use to on the letters besides the embossing powder I think I missed it. TFS!

[NothingButCain]

Hi, this was incredibly creative and I enjoyed watching it. I was wondering what you were working on, a table or a mat? And how big is it? Thanks :3

[cakesbyfoster]

Wow! That is beautiful and so useful! TFS

[roxyfur]

Love it, Rach! Way to upcycle :) this is one of my favorite color combos, you made a tag about a year ago using these colors and I'll never forget it, it was so beautiful!

[Leopardfurry411]

I LOVE IT RACH. OMG you insire me alot by your work. I just love your work your amazing!!!! Thank you so much

[LeosMom4life]

I LOVE THIS !!!!!!

[Medhb]

Love how you did those letters!

[ozegran]

Absolutely gorgeous Rach!!! Love the colours you used too :)

[mgonzal22]

LOVE IT!!!! You are such an inspiration. Thank you !

[mwecksler]

Wonderful and inspiring project!!!!! I LOVE to watch your videos - they make me want to jump up and create!!!!!! Thank you for all that you share!!!!

[Mellymoo2402]

Wow just stunning ~ Mel

[88kizer88]

This video has inspired me to do something with the cover of my Smash Book!!!

[robinweidenbach]

@88kizer88 Beautiful project, Rachel! And what a great idea for your smash book 88kizer! I have to think about that too! Thanks, RachO113 for all the inspiration.

[3dogsand2kids]

Great project Rach :-)

[scotia9338]

FANTASTIC!!!!! My favorite colors and technique! I need to work on editing a time lapse. Another resolution...lol

Awesome job!

Hugs,

Laurel

[JeyathaT]

Love all your work..

[momma2ski]

this is beyond cool!! thanks for recording all the steps. Love the upcycle, improved book.

~Jill

[usaearthling]

As always, your work is magnificent and your techniques superb. Happy New Year and(TFS&I) thank you for sharing and inspiring.

[MariaMikael1]

I love your artwork, it`s beautifull and the colors are wonderful!

Maria from sweden

[punkynpunkin]

You make everthing look so easy! LOVE THIS and they are my colors! Im gonna try n recreate this, thx Rach for the inspiration STUNNING!

[TheScrapPit]

This is such a great video, Rach! I love watching you create, and this piece is especially beautiful!

[Mzjezzb]

wonderful way to start the year. Love everything you do. Thanks for your inspiration!

[sundownerin]

you are the GREATEST!!!!! love it!!

[MyMousePotatoDesigns]

Is it wrong that I squeaked with joy a little when I saw you made another video? *giggle* Love love it as always!! Great idea and the colors are wonderful! *huggles* Felicia =0)

[twinz4me2]

Wonderful project! Love the color combination and all the great techniques!  tfs....

[lovelyjavid]

Gorgeous work as usual!

[lkjuanie]

Great alteration of such a boring album... Love it!

[ydontucreate]

Stunning!!! Love the technique with the chipboard letters...now I need to get me a heat tool and some embossing powders, lol! TFS!! ~Barbara

[skystarart]

Great! Materials and Techniques. You are very talented. TFS.

[maryjanew20]

Wonderful as always! TFS

[RobinCraig1]

Love your book, the colours you used and the gorgeous flowers.

[janet33234]

Amazing........you make it look sooooo easy. What a beautiful project! TFS

[hevbridle]

As eveyone else has said, it's a gorgeous project, as always! Thanks for sharing with us.

[michsmith1973]

Stunning, your projects are so inspiring to watch. Thanks for sharing:)

[Gisel052]

TOTALLY AWESOME!!! I've had some albums just waiting for some alterations and now I know what to do with them thanks to being inspired by you! I LOVE what you did here! ;-) Thank you so much for sharing this technique!

[ThePaperCastle]

Beautiful!! All your projects are inspiring....the color combos, the texture, everything! TFS, Heather

[fareeda97]

Beautiful Job on this project!! I love your outcome! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques.

fareeda

[TheHappyDiane]

WOW! loving all of the techniques that you did! many of my favorites!! I forget about the cheesecloth, and it is stunning! Thank you for taking the time to share your work.

[claudialala3]

fantastic!!!!

[HeidisCreativeMess]

This really deserves a '2 thumbs up' button, or a LOVE button. Fantastic and so beautiful!!!

[meravdom]

As always GORGEOUS!!! LOOOOVE all your projects, simply Addictive, thank you for sharing

[injoystampin]

Always wonderful to see your amazing work Rachel. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best in 2012. x

[butterflyamanda]

love it! tfs huggs Amanda

[easytheme]

good job.... it looks really nice!

hugs Mitze

[alphafem75]

Beautiful as always!!!

[Paganmaiden]

Gorgeous Rach! Love the Bronze and blue colour combo too. Took the folder from everyday to individual. TFS!

hugs

Tracy.

[sunnigrrl30]

I love all of your projects and watching you make them. This one was very inspiring!

DM