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Be a trendsetter–join the fun of Artist Trading Spoons

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Betsy Skagen

You’ve heard of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) and Artrist Trading Blocks (ATBs), but I bet you never heard of the Artist Trading Spoons (ATS). Why? Because I just invented them!

To accompany the Robin’s Nest recipe themed blog hop, I decided to have some fun and create some retro ATSes featuring bold and fun mid-century graphics.

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Tutorial to make Artist Trading Spoons

Step 1 Using a blending tool, color the edges of the Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6" Length with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Step 2 Create a template of your spoon on scratch paper and cut it out.

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Step 3 Trace the spoon onto two cardstocks, such as the striped side of the Water Glitter Swirl and the Airplane cardstock and cut out.

Step 4 Briefly run the cardstock spoons under water to dampen. This will make it easier to bend the paper to fit the concave and convex portions of the spoon. Adhere cardstock to front and back of spoon using Mod Podge. Let dry.

Step 5 Ink edges of spoon cardstock with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Step 6 Fussy cut retro graphics and adhere to spoon with Mod Podge. Coat entire spoon with Mod Podge.

Step 7 Punch a hole in the end of the spoon and run a ball chain through it to attach vintage kitchen trinkets.

A free gift from Paper Calliope and prizes from the Robin’s Nest

I encourage everyone to give the ATS a try. In fact, just to give this new trend a nudge, I will give a finished ATS and a blank spoon to create your own ATS to the first three people who remark in the comment section below that they “want to give making the ATS a try.”

Then, send me a picture of your completed spoon and I will post it in my new Artist Trading Spoon page.

The goodies don’t stop there. The Robin’s Nest is giving a prize to a lucky winner at each blog stop. All you have to do to enter the contest is begin at the Robin’s Nest, follow the links and leave a comment on each blog site.Make sure you visit each of the stops on the Design Team blog hop.

Stuff I used

Water Glitter Swirl Cardstock
Airplane Cardstock
Awning Stripe Cardstock
Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6″ Length
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Vintage Photo
Mod Podge CS11302 Original 16-Ounce Glue, Matte Finish
Metal Ball Chains with Connectors by Tim Holtz Idea-ology
Vintage graphics from personal cookbook collection and internet
Vintage trinkets from personal collection

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Sarah Lynch on March 30, 2015 at 9:53 pm said:

I love your spoons and would love to make one & trade! Where would I find the spoons?

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 3:26 pm said:
  
  Sarah, I’m sorry it took me so long to respond–I have been sick, sick, sick! Hopefully the wait is worth it, because you are a winner! Please send me your full name and mailing address to bskagen@gmail.com and I will send you a completed spoon and blank spoon. Also, if you wish, you can buy more spoons here. Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6" Length (pack of 100)
  
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LisaM on March 31, 2015 at 4:46 am said:

Your spoons are so fun! Love them!

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 3:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lisa! Love you!!!!
  
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- Paper Calliope on April 8, 2015 at 2:54 pm said:
  
  Lisa, you are a winner of Robin’s Nest products! Check it out on facebook.
  
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Terri Sproul on March 31, 2015 at 10:20 am said:

CUTE project

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 3:35 pm said:
  
  Thank you Terri!
  
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Leslie on March 31, 2015 at 10:58 am said:

Great project !

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you Leslie!
  
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Angela on March 31, 2015 at 12:21 pm said:

I would love to try a spoon! I have not heard of disposable wooden spoons before.

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  Angela, I’m sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I have been super sick. Hopefully the wait is worth it because you are a winner. If you send your full name and mail address to bskagen@gmail.com, I will send you one of my first edition ATs’ and a blank spoon. Also, if you want more spoons, you can get them here. a> Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6" Length (pack of 100)
  
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Donna Lueders on March 31, 2015 at 12:53 pm said:

Cute! Where do you find wooden spoons at. I think this is a great idea, you should make a youtube video and I am sure it would take off.

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you Donna! I still haven’t tackled making videos. I guess I am more of a written word person (I was in journalism and marketing communications in my pre-crafting life). I found the spoons here. a> Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6" Length (pack of 100)
  
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Tracy F on March 31, 2015 at 1:15 pm said:

What a cute project! Very clever! I love the retro graphics you used!

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks Tracy! I have a huge collection going of mid century graphics and mid century cookbooks that I love to use.
  
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mekofosho on March 31, 2015 at 1:30 pm said:

I just tweeted and pinned and mentally saved the concept of ATS!! This sounds soooo cool!!! 🙂

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:
  
  Yay! I’m so glad you like the idea! Make sure you show me your completed work!
  
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gemini6195 on March 31, 2015 at 2:03 pm said:

What an awesome idea! I love the idea.

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks. Will you be joining in making some?
  
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Jackie Hedlund on March 31, 2015 at 2:46 pm said:

I would love to make an altered spoon♥

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jackie! Guess what–you are the third and final spoon winner! If you send your full name and mail address to bskagen@gmail.com, I will send you one of my first edition ATs’ and a blank spoon. Also, if you want more spoons, you can get them here. a> Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6" Length (pack of 100)
  
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  - Jackie Hedlund on April 12, 2015 at 7:31 pm said:
    
    Thank you so much ! They came in the mail yesterday♥
    
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steph on March 31, 2015 at 3:15 pm said:

Awesome project. Definitely going to try this.

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:40 pm said:
  
  That’s great Steph. Make sure you send me a picture of your completed spoon so I can post it.
  
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annmakes on March 31, 2015 at 4:21 pm said:

A spoonful of great ideas! Lovely project. Gotta do this.

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:41 pm said:
  
  Ann, I am glad you will join in the fun.
  
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jean on March 31, 2015 at 4:25 pm said:

These would be fantastic with AlteredsPages Collages in various themes!
http://www.alteredpages.com

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jean. Good idea! I keep meaning to visit there more often.
  
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Robin on March 31, 2015 at 4:58 pm said:

So fun trading go spoons !

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you Robin!
  
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mjmarmo on March 31, 2015 at 6:38 pm said:

So very clever! Love this!

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you! Love YOU for visiting!
  
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michele s on March 31, 2015 at 6:51 pm said:

oh my gosh I am so in love with this. thanks for sharing, so fabulous! I guess I am going to go order some spoons! xo

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  Michele, I am glad to hear it. Please, please, please send me a picture of your finished spoons.
  
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Rachel on March 31, 2015 at 6:59 pm said:

I love that you are a trendsetter 🙂 these spoons are fabuloso!! I will make some too 🙂

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Oh Rachel, I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
  
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Jess on March 31, 2015 at 7:47 pm said:

These are just the best! I can’t wait to try them. 🙂

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Jess, I KNOW you will rock them.
  
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Joyce Shaulis on April 1, 2015 at 1:50 pm said:

Ha”. I guess I didn’t make it to top 3 people! I just saw this! I love these and think they’ll make a great trend! Gonna try them! creativeHeart4

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:46 pm said:
  
  Joyce, You just missed the top three (sniff, sniff, I’m sorry). But I hope you still make some and send me a picture to post on the ATS page. If you want, you can buy them here. a> Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6" Length (pack of 100)
  
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Mary on April 1, 2015 at 9:34 pm said:

I would love to try this. What a trend you have set. Thanks for sharing!

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- Paper Calliope on April 4, 2015 at 4:47 pm said:
  
  Mary, please make sure you send me a picture of your finished spoon and I can post it on the ATS page. If you need to order spoons, you can get them here. a> Perfect Stix Wooden Disposable Spoons 6" Length (pack of 100)
  
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Vicki Romaine on April 11, 2015 at 10:37 am said:

This looks like so much fun. I have got to try. Would love to see one of your spoons up close.

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- Paper Calliope on April 16, 2015 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you Vicki!
  
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Tutorial to make Artist Trading Spoons

A free gift from Paper Calliope and prizes from the Robin’s Nest

Stuff I used

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