Merry Christmas Everyone!!

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house......

....Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

7 Gypsies Printer Trays and Photo Trays RECEIVED!!

This is the *NEW* 7 Gypsies 4 inch by 6 inch Photo Tray

Yesterday I received the new 7 Gypsies 4 in. x 6 in. Photo Trays in Black and White and more of the ATC Printer Trays in Black as well as new stock of the White. These make great Christmas gifts that you can personalize with family photos. Whether it be for Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, that new bride and groom, or sharing photos of the new addition to your family. These also can easily be mailed in a USPS Priority box to those family members and loved ones. There is no better gift than the gift of family!

Here is November's Free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Here is a photo of the FREE November ATC kit. The theme is Ancestry. For those newbees, this ATC kit is given to customers for any order they place in the month of November. Although, I have added 3 different colors of Bazzill cardstock to the mix. Here is the list of items that you will receive in your kit: 2 - different pieces 3" x 4" cardstock, a vintage photo, a piece of 1" x 4" matching cardstock, some vintage lace, a cream/white button (they are very old, some 75 years), a clear Acrylic ATC (these are brand new; this way you get a free sample), a blank white 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" card, and lastly, a sleeve to slide your ATC into once you're done. A silver charm will also be included with every order. Don't forget too, you can always some of your own stash when creating your ATC.

So many people have asked if I was going to make a Thanksgiving FREE ATC Kit. So starting on Tuesday, Novemeber 24th, I will be giving away Thanksgiving ATC kits with all orders received through the rest of the month. On Tuesday, I will also be adding the Ancestry ATC Kit to the site. That way you can purchase this Ancestry kit, as well as see the other monthly kits that we have had available.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

From all of us at yourATCstore

Feel free to use this turkey image

Here's an update on some of my previous posts

Hi guys!

I wanted to give you all an update on what new products I now have in stock:
**I will be receiving my shipment of the WHITE, yes I said WHITE 7 Gypsies ATC Artist Printer Trays, on Tuesday, Nov. 24
**The 7 Gypsies ATC Artist Printer Trays priced at $14.39
**The New Vintage Findings Collections from Making Memories. They're selling faster than I can keep them in stock! Come and see what I have available! Take a look at the light green photo to see art examples of what it looks like.
**I have some of the DMC Color Infusions Memory Thread. This is soft fibers that is wrapped around copper wire. Bend it to any shape that you want. Take a look at the light green photo to see art examples of what it looks like.
*As always I have new charms added every week.

~~Come and enter the store~~

http://www.yourATCstore.com

Here's October's FREE Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

October's ATC Kit

The theme of this kit is Halloween/Fall. Kits are chosen from the items in the photos.

Above is a photo of all the different items that are available for this month's kit. This FREE Halloween/Fall ATC kit is placed in every order for the month of October. I couldn't fix the yellowish tone of the photo. I will correct this and get a better picture soon.

Here is the list of items that you will receive in your kit:
2 - different 3" x 4" patterned themed Fall/Halloween cardstock (so many different ones this time!), a vintage photo from one of our collage sheets, a piece or 2 of the Halloween/Fall ribbon, a strip of black glitter cardstock cut with zigzag scissors, a black sequin, a few Halloween shaped sequins, (skeleton, flying witch, trick-or-treat etc.), blank white 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" ATC card and a sleeve to place your ATC into once you are done. A silk fall leaf, and a charm will also be included in your order. Don't forget, you can always some of your own stamped images, paper, embellishments, etc.

More 7 Gypsies ATC Artist Printer Trays Coming!

I just received word that my shipment of the ATC Artist Printer Trays, from 7 Gypsies, has just left the building today (Oct. 22.). I will be receiving 18 of them. Also, I'm expecting to receive another 20 from another of my distributors. If you would like for me to hold any, please feel free to email me your quantity desired, and they will be reserved just for you! http://yourATCstore@comcast.net Just put "RESERVE FOR ME" in the subject, with your name and addy.

Take a look at what is coming! If you haven't heard 7 Gypsies is coming out with a WHITE ATC Artist Printer Tray! I was one of the first customers to put my order in, so I should be receiving mine White Trays when they receive their first shipment of these. No word as to when the release day is, but I will be updating you here with any information that I receive. Let me know if you would like to reserve any.

Here is also another new item that will be coming the week of Oct. 26th. It's the New KaiserCraft Advent Calendar! 14 in. x 14 in. x 2.2 in.! Create your own shadow-box designs inside too. If you would like for me to hold any of these for you, please use the same "RESERVE FOR ME" email as listed above. These are one of the hottest product this Christmas, so get yours while supplies last.

Here is the KaiserCraft Forum Link to see some completed Advent Calendars: http://www.kaisercraft.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1283

NEW 7 GYPSIES ATC ARTIST PRINTER TRAYS ARE HERE!!

7 Gypsies NEW ATC Artist Printer Trays are here!! What an amazing ATC display!! Pick your favorite 12 artist trading cards and display them in this tray, then embellish and decorate the frame. How cool is that! Get them while I still have some in stock. More are coming too!

September's Free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

I know, I know, I am so late at getting this on the blog, especially since this month is almost over. I wanted to show this kit anyway for those who might wish to order them from the website.

September's kit is called, "School Days". This kit is what you will receive FREE with every order that you place this month. This kit is also available if you wish to purchase them. Here's what you'll receive:

2 - of the 3" x 4" pieces of cardstock shown

* a part of a page from a vintage children's reading book

* a piece of yellow School Days ribbon or a piece of the black ABC 123 ribbon shown

2 - primary colored mini brads (either red, yellow, blue, green or orange)

2 - vintage school images from the yourATCstore "School Days" collage sheet

* a vocabulary flash card, (word and definition), from a vintage "1000 English Flash Card Set"

1 - blank white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC

and lastly, an ATC card sleeve for your finished masterpiece.

You can also use some of your own supplies like I did when I created mine.

School Days Artist Trading Card

Here is an ATC I created from the products in the kit. I also made the "Grade 1" label with a Dymo Ultimate Label Maker. The ATC is made with a yourATCstore Acrylic Clear Artist Trading Card which will be available for sale soon! I used Alcohol Inks to dye the Acrylic ATC. I then riped the ruler cardstock and the children's reading book scrap diagonally, and glued it onto the acrylic back so the paper could be seen through the ATC. I then added the other things to the front of the ATC to finish it off.



Hopefully, I will post the free October kit so you can take a peek at it. In the meantime, Happy ATC Making!!

August Free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Below is the Free August ATC Kit of the Month that you will receive with every order that you place this month. You will also receive a free charm with your order that I choose especially for you.

You will receive 2 of these sequins. These are so cute that I had to show you a close up of them!

This month's kit is called, "By the Sea". You will receive only 2 of the 3" x 4" pieces of cardstock shown, one piece of blue polka dot ribbon or a piece of the blue flowered rick rack shown, an orange piece of trim, 2 of the 4 sequins shown, one of 3 small flower brads (either silver, gold, or antique copper), one seaside image cut from the yourATCstore "Bathing Beauties" collage sheet, a By the Sea word phrase (See ATCs for example), a blank ATC, and lastly, an ATC card sleeve for your finished masterpiece. You can also use some of your own papers and/or embellishments to accent what you receive in this kit like I did in my examples below.



Here is one ATC that I created from the August kit. I also used a small piece of water cardstock that I cut with zigzag scissors.

Here is another ATC from the kit. You can see that I also used an orange raffle ticket that I had, and a silver shell charm from my personal stock that I attached with the flower brad.

Here I used everything from the kit, but accented the ATC with 2 Prima Mulberry Paper Flowers in coordinating colors.


I now have some of these kits available for purchase. Here is the link to the kit on the website:
http://youratcstore.com/artist-trading-card-month-august-p-2408.html

Look for the "School Days" ATC kit coming for the month of September. Remember, you will receive one of these kits free with every order that you place.

New Stamper Anonymous' Tim Holtz Summer CHA 2009 ATC stamps are here!!

Wow, and I didn't think I would get them in until August! Get them while they're hot and in stock!! Just a few photo of 2 of my favorities; Birdsong and Paris Film. Also Urban Tattoo and Circus Freak are also available. I also have a few of the Stamper Anonymous' stamp sets; Artful Flight and Spooky Stuff.

July Free Kit of the Month

Here is an ATC that I made from this months free ATC kit I also used some Prima flowers that I used from my personal stock.

Here is another one I made with this month's kit.

Below is this months kit which is free with every order that you place this month. Your invoice will be placed in with the kit, as well as a free charm that I pick out especially for you.

This is a 4th of July kit so everything in this kit is red, white and blue with stars and strips. You will receive 2 of the 4 - 3" x 4" pieces of colorful cardstock shown, a blank ATC card to create your masterpiece, a piece of flag ribbon, a red sparkle thread, one star brad (either red, white or blue), a silver or blue glittery star, some colored star sequins, a 4th of July image from the yourATCstore Ol' Glory Independence Day collage sheet and an ATC sleeve to place your finished ATC in. You can see one ATC that I made from the kit.

NEW 7 GYPSIES ATC & PHOTO DISPLAY IS HERE!!!

Here it is! I only purchased a few and found a defect in one of them too, so once my supply is gone, it is gone...for now anyway. Please, please read the entire product description so you understand the unit, the gator clips, and the necessary method of shipping.

HERE IS THE LINK TO PURCHASE THE DISPLAY: http://youratcstore.com/gypsies-photo-display-p-2332.html?osCsid=bfcd76308c9c667367c4fb409bbc7e7e

Here are the 7 Gypsies Gator Clips

HERE IS THE LINK TO PURCHASE THE GATOR CLIPS: http://youratcstore.com/gypsies-gator-clips-photo-display-p-2333.html?osCsid=bfcd76308c9c667367c4fb409bbc7e7e

New Crafty Secret Creative Scraps & 7 Gypsies ATC General Cards

What a cool ATC Stamp for the summer! Don't forget to check out our ATC rubber stamps for the back of your ATCs. We have a great selection to choose from. Here is the link to that category: http://youratcstore.com/stamps-backs-atcs-c-50.html?page=1&sort=4a

The new Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Fillable Pens NOW 20% OFF!! Only $5.13

Here's the link: http://youratcstore.com/holtz-adirondack-alcohol-fillable-p-2218.html

Tim Holtz "Coloring with Fillable Pen". A must see YouTube video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcYaOENGt1E&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eproductperformers%2Ecom%2Fp%2D2072%2Dranger%2Dtim%2Dholtz%2Dadirondack%2Dalcohol%2Dink%2Dfillable%2Dpen%2Easpx&feature=player_embedded

Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Creative Scraps now in stock!

Here's the link to the Crafty Secrets products: http://youratcstore.com/crafty-secrets-vintage-products-c-53.html

Now in stock the NEW 7 Gypsies ATC Holder Refill Cards - General! Amazing new refill cards!

Here's the link for this product: http://youratcstore.com/gypsies-holder-refill-cards-general-p-2314.html

NEW Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tiny Attacher Stapler & Refills are HERE!!

Hi Everyone!! Folks have been asking for these, and we finally have them in stock. $14.81 for the Idea-ology Tiny Attacher Stapler and $2.91 for the Tiny Attacher Refills.

Here is the quick link to the store Tools Category if you would like to make a purchase: http://youratcstore.com/tools-storage-containers-c-64.html

Ranger's Inkssentials Memory Capsules are HERE!!

At long last, the Memory Capsules are in stock along with Inkssentials Memory Glass and Memory Frames in 1" x 1", 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", and 1" x 3". Below is a photo of the 1" x 1" package.

The other photo is of a finished Memory Glass Frame and capsule creation. The art photo was taken off the Ranger site, so they get all of the credit for the amazing Memory Capsule jewelry piece. Also pictured it the Hot Off The Press Easy Peasy Jewelry Pads. They are great for instant jewelry art to use with the Memory Glass Frames and Capsules.

If you are interested in them, here is the link to the category at our online store: http://youratcstore.com/memory-glass-slides-frames-foil-c-42.html?page=1&sort=4a

Tim Holtz talks about Ranger, Adirondacks Alcohol Ink Filler Pens.

This is a YouTube clip with Tim Holtz explaining this new product for 2009 by Ranger Industries, Inc. It's the Ranger Adirondacks Alcohol Ink Filler Pens. *NOW IN STOCK* I can't wait to try them out. I bet after you watch this, you will be just as excited as I am!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwD26wSgDEY

Always Sending Smiles,
Lisa

Here's the link to the Alcohol Ink products at yourATCstore: http://youratcstore.com/holtz-adirondack-alcohol-c-84.html

April's FREE Artist Trading Card Kit of the month

Here is this month's kit which is free with every order that you place this month. This month's theme is Easter, so everything in the kit relates to the pastel colors of Easter. The 2 - 3" x 4" cardstock pieces on the left may change, and you will be receiving only one of the pieces of ribbon shown. You will also receive an ATC card base, 3 choices of cardstock pieces and a brad to attach your flower sequines. The vintage Easter image will also be different for each packet, but you should have enough things to make one Easter Artist Trading Card with even a card sleeve for it when it is complete. So Enjoy!

Oh, I'm still wwoooing over Johnny Depp, and still can't believe I totally froze up when I met him!

Yes, this is Johnny Depp!!!!!

While on Puerto Rico we were visiting Old San Juan. It just so happens that a store owner asked me if I liked Johnny Depp. Dumb question?! He told us he will filming down the street right around the corner at the Old San Juan Hotel. He was filming his new movie, "The Rum Diary". After his filming for the day, he actually came out and greeting all of his fans. This is a photo of him shaking my hand!!! I was so frozen that I didn't say a word to him!!! Of course this was the highlight of my trip! I have more photos of him, but I don't want to bore you with those, LOL!
Check out this link on Johnny in Puerto Rico http://www.popsugar.com/2998713?page=0,0,0

April already!!

Here are a few photos from our Caribbean cruise vacation March 28th - April 5

Shell hunting on Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Cruising around on the French side of St. Maarten

Hey, it's March!! Another cold month gone!!

I'm not one for the cold weather, so I'm glad to have another cold month of Winter behind us. I will be creating this months free Artist Trading Card kit within the next few days. It will be a St. Patrick's Day themed kit.

Check out the "What's new" arrow at the store. I am adding new things all of time, so make sure you check back often. Here's just a few:

*NewJenni Bowlin ATC cards and her wonderful Chipboard buttons!

*NEW 2009 Prima flowers and mini clear stamps (mini stamps only $1.91), burlap paper, & handmade paper.

*Tons of new charms that need to be added and some cool antique finds!

*New Cork ATCs; boy, I can't keep up with the requests for this!!

*New Naked Chipboard ATCs added. Black and White Naked Chipboard will be added soon!

*New Acrylic ATCs from Clear Scraps

*New Inches Rubber Stamps and Skinny Mini Collage Sheets from The Queen's Dresser Drawers - the collage sheets will be adding within the next few days.

*New Leaf shaped Ribbon available in 4 colors - to be added this week.

I know there is more, so check the store for details on all of the new things that have come in.

Have fun and Happy ATC Making everyone!!

Always Sending Smiles,

Lisa

These are the Jenni Bowlin ATCs. Find these at more by clicking on this link, it will take you to the ATC card category where you can them and more:

http://youratcstore.com/cards-papers-collector-c-29.html?osCsid=937912c38b304fa214012f8b52827069

Here are a few Valentine products to get you in the mood for those "LOVE" artist trading cards.

Just click on the image to be sent to the store to check out that product.

OMG! Take a look at Tim Holtz's NEW 2009 products

Check out Tim Holtz live at the Craft and Hobby Assoc. Show 2009 in California (CHA 2009)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kLfDHREfic&feature=related
(If you click on the above link you will leave yourATCstore's blog and be directed to U-Tube to view the video which starts as soon as you arrive there.)

TAKE A PEEK AT 7 NEW PRODUCTS:

Here are Tim's 4 new Artist Trading Card rubber stamps!

Here is one of Tim's new masks; hey, and these are small masks for ATCs!

Here is a photo of one of the new metal embellishment products!

YOU MIGHT WANT TO FOLLOW THE BLOG, BECAUSE I WILL POST HERE WHEN ALL OF THE NEW PRODUCTS ARRIVE AT THE STORE.

February's FREE ATC Kit of the Month

HERE IS FEBRUARY'S FREE ARTIST TRADING CARD KIT OF THE MONTH

Throughout the month of February, each customer will receive a free Valentine's Day ATC kit with every order that they place. If you would rather receive one of January's kits instead, then please make a note in the comment section at the time of checkout that that would be your preference. Otherwise, everyone will receive this Valentine's kit fun of LOVE! Some of the items may vary thoughout the month, ie. the vintage photos, but you will receive enough goodies to make at least one Valentine Artist Trading Card.

Here's the ATC I made, but used some white cardstock and will save the Heart Brad, ribbon and extra cupids for another project:

Just for fun

I ran across this summer photo, and that I'd show you my 2 cockatiels, and our green iguana (he's peeking over my shoulder. He's 3 feet long now, so he looks small here.

I missed wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I can't believe it is the 2009! I hope all of you had an enjoyable Christmas. Whether you were where it was cold and snowy, or sunny and warm, I hope that the true meaning of Christmas warmed your heart. I don't get into New Year celebrations, so I stayed home and welcomed the new year with my family. May 2009 bring you new friends, good health, and peace.
I will upload my Christmas and New Years ATCs over the the weekend.

For those bloggers who might not know, I thought I would tell you, or show you, what gets placed in every order. Every month I pick a theme and create a FREE ATC kit that would go with that month. ie. October was a Halloween kit, December was Christmas. Below is a sample of the free Artist Trading Card kit that you will get with every order in January. You will receive 2 - 3" X 4" pieces of pattern paper, a blank white ATC to use as your base. You will also receive a Vintage snowy collage picture (cut from the yourATCstore Snow Fun Collage Sheet), a few embellishments, a piece of coordinating ribbon and an ATC sleeve to place your ATC in once you have made yours. The products may vary depending on what I put together as the month goes on, but I'm sure you'll have fun with the free kit. Throughout February, customers will be receiving a Valentines/Love ATC kit. I will try and post a photo around the end of January, so you can see what will be coming with the free February kit.

JANUARY'S FREE ATC KIT

Here is a close-up of 2 of the kits

Here is a photo of 8 of the kits

Here is a closeup of the patterned papers used; you will receive 2 of these.

Sending Smiles until next time....