The 2nd Edition is Now for SALE!

The Pre-sale listing is out for the 2nd Edition of Create.Collect.Trade!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19176011

If you are an art collector, coffee table book lover, or ACEO artist, this is the book to get! There are both artist and elementary student ACEO and ATC artworks featured in the collaborative book. There is even a "How To" section on marbling with shaving cream!

This is a wonderful book for teachers, artists, and book lovers alike!

The first edition last spring was a huge hit and received national attention!

I only have 1 copy of the 1st edition left for sale.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19175797

Visit the book blog for more information, to learn what ACEO and ATC art is, or to give back to Project ATC! http://createcollecttrade.blogspot.com

Sneak Peek Pages for the Second Edition

Here are some sneak preview pages from the second edition. They are small, but you can get an idea...

The Official Cover for the Fall 2008 Book!

Hello everyone!

I am back on my feet again and in desperate need of updating everyone and everything. Several people know some of the things that have been happening lately, but I am doing much better now. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.

I wanted to update you with the cover of the book and some sample pages to follow. For those of you who have been keeping up to date in the forums, the book has been pushed back to the end of December/start of January. We had a few artists go A-wall and was wanting everyone to get a fair shot. 

I have heard so many wonderful things about many of you being featured in shops, galleries, articles and that is SOOOO AWESOME to hear. I would like to update and link those bits of good news (on my to do list), as well as post some photos from the conference and students using the book from the Spring. 

I hope everyone is doing well and that the holiday season is treating you well. It is a busy, but welcomed time of year as things are "settling down" a bit more for me. Please do not hesitate to contact me. The best way is though my e-mail art2theextreme@yahoo.com or an Etsy convo (but those can get buried fast since I receive so many a day).

For those Etsians who purchased and AD space, here is the layout of the page!

Now Accepting Artists for the FALL 2008 Edition

Hi Everyone!

The Fall 2008 Edition of "Create. Collect. Trade. A Collection of Artist Trading Cards Created by Artists and Students," is in production and accepting ACEO artists at this time to fill 30 available spots. I have a huge waiting list, so spots should go fast.

Here is the listing to reserve your two pages in the book...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14535247

*Each book includes an actual student ATC to start or add to your collection of ACEOs and ATCs.

**Profits from the book and ads go to the purchase of student copies of "Create. Collect. Trade." I have been writing many grants to help provide copies, but I can only do so much! 

If you are not sure if this is something you are interested, feel free to check out the first book (currently on back order, but will be available in 2 weeks).
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10290400

WHAT WILL THE ARTIST RECEIVE?
For the $40, each artist will receive 2 FULL PAGES in the book. 4-8 Images from each artist will be placed on the two pages. 

The artist may write a short paragraph about their art, Etsy shop, experiences, or information they would like to share on their page. Artists may also post links to their shops, website, blogs, etc. for further promotion and information. Upon purchasing, the artist understands that information and images should be appropriate for elementary age students eyes.

-Each artist will be recognized on http://createcollecttrade.blogspot.com/ and gain local and national attention through distribution of the book. 

-The book will also be presented in an 2-hour workshop at the AEAI Art Education Conference in November.
-7 Artists will also be selected to appear on the front cover along with 5 students.


SPECIFICS ABOUT THE BOOK
*10x8 Standard Landscape size
*Professional binding with a durable, laminated softcover
*High-quality printing on 80# coated, semi-matte paper
*Professional look with bookstore quality

***THIS BOOK WILL BE FOR SALE FOR OTHER ARTISTS TO PURCHASE ONCE THE ISSUE IS COMPLETE***

"...what a wonderful way to reach out and give back to the art community and students in our schools and promote yourself at the same time." -ACEO Donor to Project ATC

"I loved hearing about your students and their enjoyment of the making atc's.. what fun you had! It's fabulous to be a part of it..." -L. Lennox

Announcing the COVER ARTISTS and the PRE-SALE!

Pre-sale for Create. Collect. Trade. began yesterday (3/15) with copies already sold!

For a limited time, ordering your pre-sale copy gives you a discounted price! All proceeds from Create. Collect. Trade. go towards the purchase of student copies of the book.

There are six student ATCs featured on the cover (grades 3-5)... can you guess which ones those are???

WIN A COPY OF CREATE. COLLECT. TRADE.!!!!

Want your own FREE copy of Create. Collect. Trade.?

This project is so important to the artists and students involved that we want the word to spread. There is already a waiting list for artists to be featured in the next edition.

Here is how to win...

1. Comment on this blog entry. I want to see what you think of this amazing project!

2. Post a link to the listing of the pre-sale book and the Official Book Blog in your own blog.

1 Entry for posting links in your blog.

3 Entries for Blogging about this book/project, image, etc... in your blog.

3. Post that link in the Official Book Blog as well or e-mail me at art2theextreme@yahoo.com and let me know. You will also be linked to this blog for more exposure!

 Winner will be announced April 1, 2008 on the Official Book Blog.

Please help spread the word about the book. The students and artists featured are AMAZING and are so excited and proud of themselves. 

Useful Links:

Etsy Listing for Create. Collect. Trade.

Donate a copy of the book to a student or make a $5.00 donation!

Pay-pal links are at the right-hand column of the home page of this blog!

Original Etsy Thread for this project

Trade your own ATC and ACEO cards with students!

ACEO Magazine (We were recently featured in their newsletter!)