Thursday, December 19, 2019

Christmas Artist Trading Card

Here is the ATC that I created using this month's ATC kit.  So many possibilities with this kit.  Feel free to share your ATC from this kit on our Facebook page.  yourATCstore Facebook page



Sunday, December 1, 2019

December ATC Kit of the Month 2019

Get your baking on with this cute Christmas cookie themed artist trading card kit.  Receive this kit for free when you place an order throughout the month of December 2019.



This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Double-sided Authentique Paper Collection Rejoice - Cookie Cutters
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from a 12 in. x 12 in. Double-sided Authentique Paper Collection Rejoice - Tea & Cookies
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill foil polka dot cardstock - Foil Wax Lips
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - Taffy
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Bazzill Green
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill polka dot embossed cardstock - Boardwalk
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Red Devil
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'Dinations cardstock - Kraft Small Dot
3 - collage images that have been professionally printed: 1 adorable child baking Christmas cookies, a silhouette of Santa and his reindeer, and a vintage Gingerbread Cookie recipe
1 - collage phrase, "We wisk you a Merry Christmas" with green ink.
1 - resin Gingerbread Boy flatback charm
1 - silver measuring cut charm
1 - ribbon pieces (3 different ones shown in the photo, but only 2 will be included in the kit
1 - piece of red and white baker's twine
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in the photo)

Authentique Paper Collection Rejoice - Cookie Cutters



 Authentique Paper Collection Rejoice - Tea & Cookies


Friday, November 1, 2019

November 2019 ATC Kit of the Month

This month's kit is a vintage toy themed kit.  I got this idea from one of my customers and when I found the paper I knew this would be one of our future kits.   This is a foldable ATC so that you can create an opening toy box, with toys inside.


This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 5 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of white paper; this in scored to be folded in half to make your toy box (folded size will be 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC size card (Not shown in photo)
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Carta Bella Toy Box Collection No More Monkeys
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Carta Bella Toy Box Collection Let's Go Men
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Carta Bella Toy Box Collection Toy Everywhere
2 - Carta Bella Toy Box 6 in. x 6 in. paper.  I am using their entire collection paper pad and I cutting it apart so that you can receive some miniature paper pieces from their Toy Box Collection.
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC sized paper Bazzill Paper - Mexican Poppy (Yellow)
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC sized paper Bazzill Paper - Classic Red 
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC sized paper Bazzill Paper - Mediterranean (Blue)
6 - collage images of six different vintage toys
1 - collage image of a lock for the toy box
1 - collage phrase "My toy box"
1 - piece of primary color printed ribbon (2 shown in photo; only one will be in each kit)
1 - piece of Jillibean Soup Baker's Twine (2 shown in photo; only one will be in each kit)
1 - clear ATC sleeve


Carta Bella Toy Box Collection No More Monkeys



Carta Bella Toy Box Collection Lets Go Men



 Carta Bella Toy Box Collection - Toys Everywhere




Carta Bella Toy Box 6 in. x 6 in. paper 

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Happy Halloween! 2 ATCs for you!

Here are the two artist trading cards that I made using this month's kit.  Wow, just in time for Halloween!  I created both of these ATCs using just one kit and had some extra goodies left over.  One is a tombstone ATC and the other is a haunted house ATC.  Both of these were made with the templates included in this kit.  Enjoy!!









Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Halloween ATC Kit for October 2019

I couldn't decide whether to do the haunted house shaped ATC or the tombstone shaped ATC, so I decided I would include both in this kit.  Wow, there is so much included in this kit that you should be able to come up with 2 different Halloween Artist Trading Cards.  Come by the store this month and receive this kit for FREE with your order!  Happy Halloween you all!!




This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Authentique Paper's Double-Sided Twilight Collection - Twilight Pumpkin
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Authentique Paper's Double-Sided Twilight Collection - Black and Orange Web
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC - Bazzill orange paper - Pumpkin Patch
1 - 2 in. x 3 in. piece cut from American Crafts - 320470 Black with grey skull
1 - 3 in. wide piece of kraft c-flute corregated paper
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece Bazzill Pearl paper - Blank Check
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of Core'dinations Black Magic Sandable Paper - Abracadabra.. When this paper is sanded it will bring out the white which is underneath
1 - American Crafts - 348957 Black background with white ghosts.  2 ghost will be cut from this for you.
1 - Haunted house ATC shaped template with the Man in the Moon rising in the background
1 - tombstone shaped ATC template
1 - 1/2 of a die cut black spiders web
1 - collage image of a Halloween boy that is scared, sized to fit on the front of the tombstone ATC
1 - collage image of a woman in a web; sized to fit inside the door of the haunted house ATC
1 - rubber spider
1 - silver spider charm
1 - piece of black waxed linen to use for the spider so it looks like he is coming down your card
1 - googlie eyes; glue these to the rubber spider or have them peering out the window of your house
1 - piece of interfacing which looks like a spider's web
1 - cream colored ribbon piece that says, "EEK!"
1 - piece of orange ribbon with black edges that has owls and bats on it
1 - additional piece of ribbon;  it will be white with black spider webs or black with orange pumpkins (one will be included in the kit, and not both).
1 - ATC sleeve


Authentique Paper's Double-Sided Twilight Collection - Twilight Pumpkin



 Authentique Paper's Double-Sided Twilight Collection - Black and Orange Web

Sunday, September 1, 2019

September Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

This month's ATC kit is a Paris themed kit.  Beautiful papers with tans, grays, blues, and pinks.  There are also 5 collage images and 2 collage words included in this kit.  A lot of combinations this month with this kit, so come by and make a purchase and you will get this kit for free.


This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - Primrose 
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - R.S.V.P.
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - Parisian
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill - Tan
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of Bassill - Periwinkle
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece of cardstock - Blush
1 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of cardstock - Soft Blush
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - Symphony.  There are 2 different ones; one gray and one tan.  One will be included in the kit.
1 - 3 in. piece of naked chipboard paper that has been cut with decorative scissors
5 - collage images that have been professionally printed for you.  The Eiffel Tower, a French gentleman, 2 miniature vintage Paris postcards; one of the Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomphe) and a Rue Le Fayette ephemera piece which is one of the popular streets in Paris.
2 - collage words; Paris and BonJour that have been professionally printed for you.
1 - blush colored vintage piece of lace
1 - silver charms which is is suitcase with the word, Paris in the center.
6 - ivory colored flatback pearl gems


Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - Primrose 



Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - R.S.V.P.



Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - Parisian



Kaisercraft Romantique Double-Sided Paper - Symphony

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

August ATC

This is an ATC that I created using our August ATC kit of the month.  You can still receive this kit for free with any purchase made from our online store through the rest of the month.  Stand tall!!


Thursday, August 1, 2019

August Flamingo Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Let's start off August with this beautiful tropical flamingo themed, "Stand TALL", ATC kit with lots of different colored papers to use to create your ATC.  You will receive this kit free throughout the month of August 2019 when you place an order from www.yourATCstore.com




This is another image that shows more of the details of some of the items in this ATC kit.  



This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Echo Park's Best Summer Ever double-sided paper - Flamingo
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Kaisercraft's Paradise Found double-sided paper - Tropic Vibes
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill smooth paper - Candy Hearts
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill smooth paper - Jawbreaker
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Bazzill White
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'dinations cardstock - Peach Fuzz
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core-dinations cardstock - Napa Valley
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Bahama
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 5/16 in.white tag with green palm leaves
1 - white eyelash fiber pieces; thread through the tag hole
1 - collage image of a flamingo
1 - collage image of the words, "Stand TALL"
1 - 3/8 in. wide white ribbon with pink flamingos
1 - strip of glitzy peach colored accents
1 - peach leaf ribbon
1 - peach mesh ribbon piece with iridescent glitter.  If this looks familiar and you received a July 2019 ATC, then you will see that this is the same glittery ribbon, but in peach.
1 - tiny gold flamingo charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not pictured in photo)


12 in. x 12 in. Kaisercraft's Paradise Found double-sided paper - Tropic Vibes



12 in. x 12 in. Echo Park's Best Summer Ever double-sided paper - Flamingo


Friday, July 19, 2019

2 ATC for you!!

I created these 2 Artist Trading Cards using our July kit of the month.  They are both totally different, but made from the same kit.  I love the pink and baby blue.  The pictures were from some of our Caribbean vacations.   Ahhhh, paradise!!  Enjoy!!





Monday, July 1, 2019

July ATC Kit of the Month

I was going to use a different theme this month, but when I found these amazing gold seashell charms I had to create a kit using them.  I also chose Prima Marketing's Gold Coast Paper Collection - Under the Palms paper and the rest of the kit coordinates with it's beautiful pink color and gold accents, making it perfect for our theme this month, "Paradise Found".  The collage images for this kit where taken from photos that my husband and I took while vacationing in the Caribbean.





This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing Double-Sided Gold Coast Paper Collection - Under the Palms
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from the Paper Studio - Shiplap - White
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill - Baby Blue
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill Basics Paper - Prismatic Frosted Pink
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from the Paper Studio - Water Waves
1 - 2 in. x 2 1/2 in. piece of Bazzill - Sand Brown
1 - 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in. piece Coor'Dinations Opulant Opal glitter paper.  This is for the sand on the collage image of the beach.
1 - collage image of a Caribbean beach in Cancun.  This is one of the photos from one of our trips to Cancun, Mexico
1 - collage circle image that has been punched with a ruffle circle paper punch.  There are 2 shown in the photo, but only one will be included in the kit.  These were photos from one of our trips to Haiti.
1 - collage phrase, "Paradise Found" using FashionVictim Size 28 Font.
1 - piece of wide baby blue glitter ribbon.  This looked beachy to me when I saw it; love it!
1 - cream colored baker's twine that has gone threading wrapped through it
1 - strip of 5 different iridescent pastel adhesive backed gems
1 - gold seashell charm.  There are 12 different charms; one will in included in the kit.  See charms below:




1 - pop-dot.  I included this to be used with the circle image to pop it off the paper. Not in photo.
1 - clear ATC sleeve


Prima Marketing Gold Coast Paper Collection - Under the Palms

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Here are 2 ATCs for you!

I created both of these ATC from this month's Chinese/Japanese kit of the month.  Come get your free kit with any order placed this month.  There is still time!!  Next month will be a beach themed kit.

ATC #1



ATC #2


Saturday, June 1, 2019

June 2019 ATC kit of the Month

Did someone say "Chinese?"  One of our customers, Elizabeth, made a few kit suggestions and this was one of them.  This kit is loaded with so many papers and things for endless possibilities!  Enjoy!!



This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from a 12 in. x 12 in. double-sided Ruby Rock It - Adoura - Zen Garden
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from a 12 in. x 12 in. double-sided Ruby Rock It - Oriental Chic - Collectibles.  This is a gorgeous navy foiled paper!
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill Polka Dot cardstock - Sandbox
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core-Dinations sandable cardstock - Black Iris
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Amy Design Oriental 6 x 6 in. double-sided cardstock
1 - 2 1/4 in. 3 1/4 in. piece cut from Bazzill gray cardstock - Thunder
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Darice - Dark Blue Scales
1 - 1 in. x 3 in. piece cut from a Chinese Recipe book
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Luster cardstock - Tiara
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Sparkle cardstock - Black Tie
2 - Chinese images cut from 12 in. x 12 in. piece of Best Creations, Inc. - Chinese lettering glitter - GP194
1 - Chinese Geisha girl collage image
1 - collage image Chinese lantern
1 - collage image in Chinese writing - "Happiness"
1 - brass Chinese coin
1 - piece of gold ribbon rope
1 - white sequin flower
1 - tiny brad
1 - clear ATC sleeve


3 in. x 4 in. will be cut from Ruby Rock It 12 in. x 12 in. - Oriental Chic - Collectibles



3 in. x 4 in. will be cut from Ruby Rock It 12 in. x 12 in. - Adoura - Zen Garden


Monday, May 20, 2019

Another ATC for you!

I decided to create another ATC from the scraps that I had left from this month's kit after I had created my first ATC that I posted earlier this month.  So enjoy!  



Friday, May 3, 2019

An ATC for you!

Here is the ATC that I created from this month's "Sow Seeds of Kindness" ATC kit.  I love the fussy cut garden fairy!  You can't tell but she has a piece of folded paper glued behind her to make her pop off the ATC.  The pocket is actually a working pocket and the "Sow Seeds of Kindness" tag can be tucked right inside.  I still had lots of papers leftover as well as the silver charm and both ribbons.  Enjoy!


Wednesday, May 1, 2019

May 2019 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

It's time to think Spring!!  "Sow Seeds of Kindness" is our theme for this month's ATC kit.  It features garden papers from Graphic 45's Garden Goddess Collection and wonderful papers in shades of green, yellow and peach to coordinate with everything.


Here is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Graphic 45's double-sided Garden Goddess Collection - Love Grows Here
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Graphic 45's double-sided Garden Goddess Collection - Seeds of Kindness
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 in. ATC Bazzill Yellow
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 in. ATC Bazzill Green Gumdrop
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. Bazzill light Peach
1 - 2 in. x 2 3/4 in. piece of Bazzill glitter Green
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill Pastel Yellow
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill Peach
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill Solid Glitter Yellow
1 - collage image of a dancing fairy that has been professionally printed for you
1 - collage phrase "Sow Seeds of Kindness" 
1 - piece of green ribbon that coordinates with the kit
1 - piece of peach ribbon that coordinates with the kit
1 - wooden die cut flower button
1 - Silver "seed packet" charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve


 Graphic 45 Garden Goddess - Love Grows Here


Graphic 45 Garden Goddess - Seeds of Kindness


Monday, April 1, 2019

April Artist Trading Card kit of the Month

"Hello Spring!" is our theme for this month's ATC kit of the month.  Receive this kit for free this month when placing an online order.  



This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing's Havana Collection - Chirping News with shiny copper foil accent birds on one side
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Core-dinatons light aqua flower cardstock
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill pink embossed polka-dot cardstock -  Slipper
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from Darice Sugar and Spice pink cardstock
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio's Whitewashed Fence paper
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio's Pastel Watercolor paper
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill aqua blue cardstock
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Date Swirl cardstock
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of copper metallic paper that has been cut with zigzag scissors
1 - collage image of 2 birds in love that has been professionally printed for you
1 - collage phrase "Hello Spring" that has been professionally printed for you
2 - bird images that have been stamped with Black Staz On Ink onto white cardstock.  Now because they have been stamped with Staz On Ink, you can paint them using watercolor pencils or Copic markers and then cut them out to use one or both on your ATC.
1 - piece of aqua green ribbon with white birds on a telephone line, so cute!
2 - small mulberry flowers; one white with pink edges and one that is green to coordinate with the kit
2 - 1 inch pink 5 petal flowers.  You can attach both to your ATC using the enclosed brad.
1 - silver filigree bird charm that has been painted with Ranger Antique Copper Vintaj Patina. You can cut the loop off with wire cutters and glue the charm to your ATC or attach it with the enclosed brad.
1 - Tim Holtz Idea-ology Long Brad
1 - clear ATC sleeve


Here are 2 different ATCs that I made from the same ATC kit showing you that you can make more than one ATC with the kit contents in this month's kit.




Friday, March 1, 2019

March Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

To the moon and back!  Receive this adorable moon themed ATC kit with any purchase made this month.  This is gorgeous paper from Prima Marketing's Moon Child Collection.  I have also included their sequins and mesh in this kit.  



This is what is included in this month's kit: 
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing's 12" x 12" Double-Sided Moon Child Collection - Galactic Love
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing's 12" x 12" Double-Sided Moon Child Collection - Lunar Peak
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC size piece cut from Bazzill smooth cardstock - Date Swirl
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of Bazzill - Velvet
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Darice cardstock - Purple Swirl
1 - 1 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill polka dot embossed - pink Slipper
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of Darice glitter cardstock - Elegance
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of Darice cardstock - Pearlescent Onyx
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of holographic foil paper - Stars
1 - collage image of a moon
1 - collage phrase "Reach for the Stars"
1 - piece of purple ribbon
1 - piece of Prima's star tulle.  3 different colors in photo; one will be included in your kit.
1 - piece of lavender irish waxed linen.  Use this to thread the moon charm onto your ATC.
1 - tiny pinch of the tiny star and moon star holographic sequins
1 - silver moon charm


Prima Stars, Moons and Hearts Sequins



Prima Marketing Mesh with gold stars

 


 Prima Marketing Moon Child Collection - Galactic Love
The 3 in. x 4 in. piece will be cut from this paper.


                                      
                                   Prima Marketing Moon Child Collection - Lunar Peak
                                       The 3 in. x 4 in. piece will be cut from this paper.


Thursday, February 14, 2019

Happy Valentine's Day!!


Share love today, and make sure you let everyone in your life know how much you love them!!
Here'e 2 artist trading cards made from this month's ATC Kit of the Month.
Enjoy!