Ready to get crafty? Designer Karla Yungwirth shares a bold and vibrant Retro Carnival ATC project that you can make today. Using Lindy’s Gang sprays, OLFA Craft Scissors, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamps, and Ranger Distress watercolor pencils, you’ll create a set of mini works of art perfect for swapping, gifting, or keeping for yourself. 
✨ Best of all—you can grab the free printable PDF tutorial with step-by-step photos at the end of this post!
Supplies You’ll Need
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Retro Carnival + Noteworthy
Sprays: Lindy’s Gang Starburst Sprays – Tainted Love, Freaky Franken-Lime, Hag’s Wart Orange
Paper & Inks: Ranger Dylusions Mixed Media Cardstock, Archival Ink
Coloring: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Pencils
Adhesives & Finishes: Ranger Collage Medium, Distress Sprayer, Glossy Accents
Tools: Sizzix Trimmer, Sizzix Stamp & Stencil Tool, OLFA Craft Grid Ruler, Scissors, Stamp Block, Ranger Heat It Tool
Extras: Zebra Pen Mechanical Pencil & Vintage Sarasa Pen, Spellbinders Sequins
Steps to Create Your ATCs
Here’s a peek at the process (see full instructions in the free PDF!):
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Spray Background – Mist mixed media cardstock with Lindy’s sprays for vibrant pops of color.
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Add Water – Lightly mist with a Distress Sprayer to let the colors blend.
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Heat Dry – Use the Heat It Tool to lock in those gorgeous splashes.
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Stamp Design – Stamp the Retro Carnival image with Archival Ink.
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Trim to ATC Size – Cut down to the standard 2.5” x 3.5”. Save scraps for sentiments.
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Add Watercolor Pencil Accents – Apply Distress watercolor pencils to highlight areas.
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Glossy Accents – Coat the central star with Glossy Accents for dimension.
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Stamp Sentiments – Use the Noteworthy stamp set to create empowering phrases.
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Distress Edges – Cut out sentiments with OLFA scissors, shade edges with watercolor pencil, then attach with Collage Medium.
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Details & Signatures – Add pencil lines using your OLFA ruler, “Limited Edition” stamp, and your signature.
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Finishing Touches – Adhere sequins for sparkle.
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Share & Swap – Keep one and send three to friends!
Download Your Free Project PDF
Want the full instructions with step-by-step photos?
👉 Download the Free Printable PDF
Happy ATC swapping my friends!
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