MAKE and SWAP Artist Trading Cards

Turn playing cards into Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) and JOIN our SWAP!

Want more ideas? Join me here!

The Official YouTube Channel for Mark Montano, Author and TV Host. Mark writes The Big Ass Book of Crafts Series, the best selling craft book in the United States. Videos feature various how-to crafting videos from Mark's "Make Your Mark" Web Series.

I'm Andrew Feeney, as an author of 'Sunny Happy Days'
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[Chez-Lara]

What a great way to break up the 'winter blues', Mark!!
I have been making ATCs for *years*...So, not only am I REALLY looking forward to this, I will also be sharing this video with all of my other artsy friends...

[jessieb]

I'm so excited!!!! I've never done an ATC swap and can't wait to make and receive some great cards. Even my children got excited and inspired.

[huladiva]

oooh, sounds like a great excuse to craft some more! Can't wait to create something fun to share with others! Thanks for hosting the swap Mark!

[papernlace]

Hi Mark, I just mailed my cards today. My adult son joined the swap as well. Both our swaps are in the same bubble mailer, five cards each. Thanks so much for hosting this great ATC swap we had fun creating our cards. :). Hugs from rainy Nor Cal! xx Nicole

[redwoodcoastcreativearts]

I'm in! I love ATC's! All of your elements and layers are so wonderful! I am from the less is less, more is more camp! Bravo!

[christinetodd]

I received my cards today and I just love them! This was really one of the most fun activities I have participated in! (I've never done a you tube craft exchange before). Thank you so much for organizing this. I know it was a lot of work for you and your assistant making all the cards, organizing the exchange, answering all the questions!!!, packaging and mailing!! Thank you for making this an international swap so this Canadian could participate! I owe you extra postage and will send that to you! Thanks for your time and effort. I really enjoyed participating, creating and receiving my cards. SO MUCH FUN!! 🌟🌟

[wanderingangelstudio]

I love making ATCs! What fun! I can't wait to swap mine and see what I get back. Time to make some ATCs!

[TheCraftMomJS]

These turned out just beautiful and thank you for including our Deco Foil Transfer Sheets and Pen! Hope the swap is a HIT!

[calangel]

Wow! I love these cards and it's amazing how many different textures and products you used and how lovely they are! I had heard of ATC's but didn't have a clue what they were.

[terryowenby]

Beautiful ATCs! I love the many layers and techniques used. Thanks so much.

[GOGREEN]

wow. very original... they look great
congrats.

[Chibihugs]

Oh my goodness! This is so cool I can't wait to do this! Hurray for art swaps

[deborahkasting]

Looks like a lot of fun. I love what you did with just a small playing card. I am going to check out the rules for the swap. Thanks again for sharing your creative genius with us. LOL

[pinatafactory]

Love it !!! I've seen a lot of different takes on the Artist cards, and I guess it has to do with the personal taste of each artist, but I have to say I love your style, you really know how to make it fun! Great inspiration.

[GiseleGrenier]

I've got mine all done and would love getting one of yours back. I love watching your creative process.

[maribelvillasenor]

such a great idea for Valentine's day swap...tfs....love it 😍

[sylviamartinez]

Love your ATC's. Can't wait to participate! Love the love theme, too!

[hayambakir]

Mark, you are such an amazing person!

[IrwinNenneo]

I was so looking forward to your next swap and now it's happening! And very conveniently in a moment in my life when I have plenty of time on my hands...I'm in!!! :)

[SimpLeeBeth]

Bummed to have missed out on this! Would love to own a MM ATC!!! ♥️💯