Here is our December ATC kit of the month

Make your own Christmas fireplace ATC with this month's Artist Trading Card kit, or make a different ATC from all of the papers and other items included in this kit.  

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. double-sided paper piece KaiserCraft Letters to Santa Collection - Santa's Workshop
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. double-sided paper piece KaiserCraft Letters to Santa Collection - Carolers
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. green Artist Trading Card size cut from Core'dinations Paper - Evergreen
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. red Bazzill - Cherry Splash
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations Black Magic Collection - Abracadabra, inner core is white if you sand it
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations cream paper piece - Vanilla Cream
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. paper piece Core'dinations White Glitter paper - White Gloves
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. paper Piece Bazzill - French Vanilla
3 - collage images that have been professionally printed. 1 - Fireplace mantle, 1 - holiday wreath, and 1 - fireplace logs and fire.  Use these to create your Christmas fireplace.
1 - Merry Christmas phrase, yellow font with red background
1 - piece of mini wired garland.  Use this to decorate the mantle or make a mini Christmas wreath.
1 - ribbon piece with Christmas light strand design
1 - gold stocking sticker cut from a sheet of Papermania Create Christmas Outline Stocking Stickers
1 - silver or bronze double-sided stocking charm, not both as pictured in the photo
2 - paper stockings cut using Martha Stewart's Christmas Stamp & Punch - 2 in 1 Stocking

Here is a closer look of the KaiserCraft double-sided paper chosen for this month's kit:

KaiserCraft Letters to Santa Collection - Carolers

KaiserCraft Letters to Santa Collection - Santa's Workshop

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I made this ATC from this month's Thanksgiving themed ATC kit.

November 2017 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Let's "Give Thanks" this year with our Thanksgiving ATC kit.  Receive this kit free with orders this month.  

Here is a list of the kit contents:

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Hot Off the Press single sided paper - Fall Leaves

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core-Dinations paper - Orange. This is great for sanding or distressing to show a lighter orange core color.

1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. Core'dinations Shimmer paper - Copper

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Embossed Polka Dot Paper - Festive

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Cardstock - Orange

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Cardstock - Parakeet (green)

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Cardstock - Yellow

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Core-dinations paper Cardstock - Chocolate

1 - collage image of a young pilgrim boy with a cart full of Thanksgiving goodies.  Great for fussy cutting!

1 - collage image of a beautiful colorful turkey.  Great for fussy cutting!  These images have been professionally printed for you.

1 - word phrase printed on white paper "Give Thanks"

1 - piece of  natural dried raffia grass ribbon

1 - 3/8 in. piece of rust colored velvet ribbon

3 - Thanksgiving sequins - a pumpkin, an orange or gold turkey and a red detailed cornucopia 

You know me and charms!  I ordered some bronze charms for this kit, but they have not arrived yet.  I assume they have been lost in the mail, so I can't include them in this kit yet.  If they arrive, I will take a photo and include them, but for now there is no charm.

Dia De Los Muetros ATC

Here is an Artist Trading Card that I made from this month's kit.  So many things included in this kit that the possibilities are endless.  Enjoy!

Halloween ATC kit for October 2017

Dia De Los Muertos is this month's Halloween themed Artist Trading Card kit.  Dia De Los Muertos means Day of the Dead and is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout the world on Oct. 31st, and Nov. 1st and 2nd. This multi-day Mexican holiday focuses on their friends and family members that have died.  Our kit revolves around the new artistic art deco skeletons being seen everywhere this Halloween.  This kit will be included in all orders this month.

This is what is included in this month's kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Double-Sided Photoplay Matilda & Godfrey Collection - Dia De Los Muertos

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Double-Sided Photoplay Matilda & Godfrey Collection - Toil & Trouble

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. tombstone that has been printed from an ink jet printer

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC card Core'dinations Black Magic Collection - Hermit

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC card Bazzill paper - Velvet

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations - Orange

1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations Glitter paper - Elegance

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill paper - Parakeet

1 - printed art deco artistic skeleton.  Two have been chosen for this kit, but only one will be included in the kit, not both.  This has been included to use as is, or to be colored with markers or colored pencil.  It was printed from an ink jet printer so I don't recommend water colors. 

1 - word phrase "Dia De Los Muertos" in purple ink

1 - flower sequin (there are 4 different colors, purple, orange, blue and green.  One will be included in the kit

2 - black iridescent flat back resin gems.  These were included to use as eyes. 

1 - silver skeleton charm

1 - silver brad either to use to attach the charm to your ATC or to attach the flower sequin

 This kit has 2 different printed images to color.  One of these will be included, but not both.

 You will receive one of the sequin flowers, the 2 resin flat backs, charm and silver brad.

Photoplay Matilda & Godfrey - Dia De Los Muertos

Photoplay Matilda & Godfrey - Toil & Trouble

September ATC Kit of the Month

This month's "Enjoy nature" kit features 2 beautiful papers from Prima Marketings Rose Quartz Collection.  Their 2 papers coordinate perfectly together to make a pretty pink and gray rose and feather kit.  Get this ATC kit free with orders placed this month.

Here is a listing of the contents of this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Prima Marketing Double-Sided Rose Quartz Collection - Rose Dreams with pink copper foil accents.  Simply beautiful rose design paper.
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC card cut from Prima Marketing Double-Sided Rose Quartz Collection - Grace.  This is beautiful paper with different bird feathers throughout the paper.  This also has pink copper foil accents.
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 1/4 in. Core'dinations Canvas Texture pink cardstock - April Lovely
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations Gemstone cardstock paper - Pearl
1 - 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. Pow! Glitter Paper - Blush.  This is gorgeous smooth glittered paper.
1 - 1/2 in. x 3 1/4 in. Bazzill Basics - Rock Candy
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations Foundations Smooth Gray Charcoal cardstock
1 - piece of DMC Pearl 100% Cotton 6 Strand Embroidery Floss in Light Shell Pink
1 - piece of DMC Light Effects 100% Polyester Embroidery Metallic Floss which matches perfectly with the copper foil of the Prima Marketing paper chosen for this kit.
1 - "Enjoy nature" collage phrase that has been professionally printed for you.
2 - feather stamped images.  These images have been hand stamped by me with Archival Brilliance Pigment Ink in Cosmic Copper
2 - Brass leaf charms
1 - bird feather
1 - ATC clear sleeve for you finished ATC

Here are the 2 papers from Prima Marketing that were chosen for this kit.  These photos do not do the paper justice. You can not see the copper foil accents on both of these papers.  Wait till you see them.  They are truly beautiful!  Here is a close-up too to show just how shiny this paper is.

Prima Marketing Double-Sided Rose Quartz Collection - Rose Dreams

3 in. x 4 in. paper will be cut from this paper.

 Prima Marketing Double-Sided Rose Quartz Collection - Grace

2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC will be cut from this paper.

                                    

2 camping Artist Trading Cards for you!

Here are 2 ATCs that I made from this month's kit.  This was a perfect ATC kit to end the summer.  Think of your camping memories!  Enjoy everyone!  Tomorrow I will be posting September's ATC kit of the month.

Camping anyone? Take a peek at our August kit!

Here is our August Artist Trading Card kit of the month.  I thought this would be a fun kit to end the summer. Get this kit free during the month of August 2017.  

This is what is included in this month's kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from a 12 in. x 12 in. double-sided paper Simple Stories Cabin Fever - Summer Camp

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from a 12 in. x 12 in. double-sided paper Simple Stories Cabin Fever - Trail Head

1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of Paper Pizzazz Pine Green Plaid

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Artist Trading Card cut from Bazzill Paper - Peanut Fudge

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill Paper - Almond Cream

1 - 2 in. x 3 in. piece of Bazzill Paper - Thicket - green dotted cardstock

1 - 2 in. x 3 in. piece of The Paper Studio - Forest Trees

1 - 1/2 in. x 3 in. map piece cut from a vintage map book

1 - Camping collage image - there are 2 different collage images chosen for this kit.  One will be included in your kit.  This image has been professionally printed for you.

1 - Collage phrase Campfires & Marshmallows

1 - piece of dark brown ribbon

1 - Silver charm - camping sign with arrow

 Here is a close-up of the collage images and the charm

Here are the 2 Simple Stories paper chosen for this kit.  You can see both sides in each photo.

Simple Stories - 12 in. x 12 in. Cabin Fever - Summer Camp

Simple Stories - 12 in. x 12 in. Cabin Fever - Trail Head

Another Patriotic ATC for you!

Here is another ATC that I made from this month's ATC kit of the month.  I used the other boy head for this one.  Hope you like it!

Happy 4th of July!

Here is my little guy.  I made this Artist Trading Card with the kit contents from this month's patriotic 4th of July Kit.  I did use Glue Dots to glue the charm, baker's twine and red star embellishments to the ATC.

Stars & Stripes Forever 4th of July ATC kit

Here is our July Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month.  Receive this patriotic themed ATC kit free with orders throughout the month of July 2017.

This is what is included in this month's Patriotic themed ATC kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Authentique Heroic Collection -  Double-Sided Heroic Seven
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Authentique Heroic Collection -  Double-Sided Heroic Eight
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzil Lipstick Red
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzil Navy Blue
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Patriotic Stars
1 - collage image of an Independence Day paper doll
1 - collage image of 2 different boy heads; you choose which boy you would like to use for your ATC
1 - small collage image of a Stars and Stripes Forever plaque
1 - collage image of the phrase "Stars and Stripes Forever"
1 - piece of 3/8 in. ribbon.  There is a blue and a red; both with cream stars.  One will be included in the kit
1 - a small piece of varigated red, white and blue baker's twine
1 - bronze United States flag charm
1 - pinch of some red, white, blue and silver stars sequins
3 - red star flatback gems
1 - ATC clear sleeve

Here is a peek at the double sided paper.  These two 12 in. x 12 in. papers will be cut into 12 - 3 in. x 4 in. pieces. 

Authentique Heroic Collection -  Double-Sided Heroic Seven

Authentique Heroic Collection -  Double-Sided Heroic Eight

3 ATCs for you!

Here are 3 different Artist Trading Cards that I created from this month's ATC Kit of the Month.   They are all just a little bit different and using the different papers and items provided in the kit.  Enjoy!

Circus/Carnival is our theme for June 2017

COME ONE, COME ALL!  Here is our circus/carnival themed Artist Trading Card Kit for the month of June 2017.  This kit coordinates together with 3 of the Bo Bunny Carnival Collection papers.  Receive one of these kits for free with any order placed at www.yourATCstore.com through the month of June.

Here is a list of what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Bo Bunny Carnival Collection - Carnival
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Bo Bunny Carnival Collection - Potions
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2  in. ATC cut from Bo Bunny Carnival Collection - Levitation
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2  in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - Walnut
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. paper piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Night Water that has raised polka-dots
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. paper piece cut from Bazzill cardstock Almond Cream
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in paper piece cut from Bazzill cardstock Mustard
1 - piece of variegated bakers twine in white and red
1 - collage image of a vintage circus elephant with it's trainer, another collage image of a vintage circus clown the same size as the trainer, and a vintage curtain top that can be cut out and glue to the top of the Levitation ATC.  These images have been professionally printed for you.
1 - collage phrase "COME ONE, COME ALL!"
1 - raffle ticket
1 - Silver elephant charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve

Here is the Bo Bunny Papers that are being used for this month's kit:

Bo Bunny Carnival Collection - Levitation

Bo Bunny Carnival Collection -  Potions

Bo Bunny Carnival Collection - Carnival

My Butterfly ATCs

Here are 2 different Artist Trading Cards that I created for you using this month's Fluttering By! ATC kit.  This first one is using the back side of the Graphic 45 Monarch Majesty paper for the ATC background.  The frame is from the back side of the Diary of a Botanist.   I also cut butterfly off of the thin brass embellishment that is included in this kit.

For this ATC, I first used the solid cardstock and the rectangular piece of the Graphic 45 Diary of a Botanist as my background.  I then cut the butterflies from the Graphic 45 Monarch Majesty paper piece and glues them to my ATC.  There are 12 different 3 in. x 4 in. paper pieces that have been cut from the 12 in. x 12 in.  Monarch Majesty when making this ATC kit, so the butterflies may not be the same as the ones that I cut for my ATC below. 

Butterfly themed ATC kit for May 2017!!

Here is our Artist Trading Card kit for this month.  This month's kit was inspired by the Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook and the beautiful bright butterflies.  We are using 2 different papers from this collection: the Diary of a Botanist, with 16 different images, and the Monarch Majesty which is nothing but butterflies.

Here is a list of what is included in this month's kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook double sided paper, Monarch Majesty

1 - 2 1/4 in. x 2 3/4 in.Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook double sided paper, Diary of a Botanist.  There are 16 different 2 1/4 in. x 2 3/4 in. design rectangles that will be cut from this paper. (The paper will be cut where you see the brown divider color) See the photo below to take a peek at the paper.
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'dinations paper Polar Ice (aqua color)
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. Bazzill orange paper
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations Black Magic Paper, Hermit with tan underneath.  Great paper for sanding to have the tan show through.
3 - butterflies cut from a butterfly paper punch.  One yellow, one vintage music, and one yellow plaid.  There will be instructions included to make a fluttering 3-D butterfly.  I will also be uploading some step by step photos so you can see how the 3-D butterfly is made.
1 - piece of orange waxed linen thread
1 - gold leaf vine ribbon piece
1 - 8mm orange or aqua blue brad (aqua blue is not pictured in the photo)
2 - silk cream flowers - put the brad through both of the flowers and make it become a flower for your gold leaf ribbon
1 - brass wire butterfly embellishment.  This is very thin, but can be glued and used for this ATC or perhaps another project.  I couldn't resist them when I saw them and had to buy them for this kit this month.
1 - "Fluttering By!" word phrase for your ATC that has been professionally printed for you.
1 - clear ATC sleeve


You will receive directions on how to make your 3-D butterfly.  These are the photos that go along with the directions, so if you have any questions about them, please refer to these photos for some visual aid.  Once complete you can fold the wings up and attach your 3-D fluttering butterfly to your ATC.

This is one of the main papers that we have chosen for this month's kit.  This 12 in. x 12 in. paper will be cut into 12 - 3 in. x 4 in. pieces of which one will be in the kit.

 Monarch Majesty

This is the other paper that we have chosen for this month's kit.  This 12 in. x 12 in. paper will be cut into 16 -  2 1/4 in. x 2 3/4 in. pieces of which one will be in the kit.

Diary of a Botanist

"Think Spring" is our April ATC theme

This kit features beautiful papers in shades of purple that coordinate with our vintage sparrow image that I created especially for this kit.  It was created with one of my favorite flowers, hydrangeas, which matches the 3 in. x 4 in. paper piece.  It's the perfect kit for Spring.

Here is a list of the kit contents:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Blue Fern Studios double-sided cardstock - Courtship Lane (Paper pictured below)
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Blue Fern Studios double-sided cardstock - West Plaza (Paper {Pictured below)
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Paper Pizazz paper - Purple Hydrangeas
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Core'dinations Distressed paper - Chipped Saphire  This is great for sanding!!
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations paper - Valiant Violet
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations Gemstones paper - Amethyst
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations paper - Sandtrap
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. Core'dinations paper - Sassy
1 - piece of lavender ribbon
1 - vintage sparrow collage image created by Lisa and professionally printed on Core'dinations Glimmer Prints paper. (Photo pictured below)
1 - Think Spring word phrase, with a whimsical font, that has been professionally printed for you
1 - lavender purple plastic heart embellishment; matte on one side and pearl tone on the other
4 - round 6cm iridescent adhesive gemstones.  Cut apart and stick anywhere on your ATC

This photo does not do it justice!  This is beautiful glitter paper with no glitter mess.

Blue Fern Studios double-sided cardstock - West Plaza

Blue Fern Studios double-sided cardstock - Courtship Lane

2 ATCs for you!

Here are 2 ATCs that I came up with using this month's cooking themed ATC kit.  

Cooking is the theme for March 2017

Here is the ATC Kit of the Month.  "An apron is just a cape on backwards!" is the saying included in this ATC kit;  so fun!!  You will receive this kit for free when you place an order this month.

This is what is included in this month's kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Bo Bunny Kiss the Cook Collection Double-Sided Paper - Delicious
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Bo Bunny Kiss the Cook Collection Double-Sided Paper - Yummy
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill Cardstock - Red
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Cardstock - Cold Coins
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Hot Off The Press Paper Pizazz - Christmas Plaid
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Embossed Polka-Dot Cardstock - Boardwalk
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Core'dination Cardstock - Caspain
1 - 4 color coordinating collage images taken from the 1950's that have been professionally printed for you
1 - image of a phrase, "An apron is just a cape on backwards!"
1 - Silver Cookbook Charm
1 - Bronze Spoon Charm
1 - jump ring for the charms if you want to put them together
1 - piece of cooking themed Printed Twill Ribbon
1 - ATC clear sleeve

Here is a look at the double-sided paper that is being used for this kit

Bo Bunny Kiss the Cook Collection Double-Sided Paper - Delicious

 Bo Bunny Kiss the Cook Collection Double-Sided Paper - Yummy

Valentine ATCs for you!

I created these ATCs this weekend with our current Valentine ATC Kit of the Month.

Two totally different looks, but made from the same kit.

I love sequins!