December Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2020

Here is our last ATC kit for 2020. It is a Christmas themed kit that is fitting for the month of December. You will find all kinds of neat goodies in this kit to create a Christmas ATC using 2 different vintage Christmas cards that I have altered to go with this kit. Hopefully you will have some things left over too create another ATC.

This is what is included in this kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing's Sugar Cookie Christmas Collection - Beautiful Christmas
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing's Sugar Cookie Christmas Collection - Let's build a Snowman
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'Dinations sandable Whitewash Collection - Picket Fence
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'Dinations sandable Vintage Collection - Starry Night
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'Dinations sandable St Valentino
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Avocado
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'Dinations polka dot cardstock - Coral Small Dot
2 - collage images of 2 different vintage Christmas cards that I have altered and professionally printed for you.
1 - collage words phrase, "Wishing you the JOY of the season" professionally printed for you.
1 - small piece of 3/8" cream colored satin ribbon that says, "Merry Christmas" in black
1 - small piece of 3/8" grograin ribbon - hunter green
1 - piece of hunter green die cut pine tree ribbon that has 3 pines trees for you
1 - 2 1/2 in. piece of cream and gold die cut snowflake ribbon
3 - small pieces cut from Prima Marketing's Sugar Cookie Collection eyelash trims, one pink, gold and white.
1 - 1/8 in. in diameter gold adhesive gem - JoAnn Fabric's Park Lane Collection
2 - 1/4 in. in diameter white pearl adhesive gem - JoAnn Fabric's Park Lane Collection
1 - Prima Marketing flower from their Love Clippings Collection with burgandy music notes
1 - clear ATC sleeve
I am hoping to add a silver bell charm to this kit. I ordered them Oct. 28th, but still have not received them. I will add them to this kit as soon as they become available.

November Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2020

Here is our ATC kit for November 2020, At the Malt Shop. A perfect vintage image from an old malt/Ice Cream shop that is 2 1/2 inches wide, black and white checkered paper and red striped just like the old shops.

This is what is included in this kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Family Night Collection - Soda
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Family Night Collection - Snack Time
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Family Night Collection - Stereo's & TV's
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - White
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio's paper - Big Stripe - Red/white
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio's paper - Black & White Checkered
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC Bazzill cardstock - pale blue/green
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio cardstock - Red
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio cardstock - Navy
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio cardstock - Yellow
1 - collage image of a couple having a malt shake together. Image has been recolored and professionally printed.
1 - 5 differnt collage images for you to cut out and glue onto your ATC. There is a vintage bottle cap, a strawberry milkshake, a vintage 15 cent tag, a vintage "Take Out or Eat Here" circular sign, and a Hot Fudge Sundae sign. These have all been professionally printed for you.
1 - a phrase - "At the Malt Shop" in red to coordinate with the kit using the Harlow Solid Italic font
1 - Silver Juke Box double sided charm - I love this charm!!
1 - small piece or mini red rick rack ribbon
1 - piece of black and white checkered ribbon
1 - clear ATC sleeve

Mummy ATC from October ATC Kit of the Month

Here is the mummy ATC that I created using this month's Halloween themed Artist Trading Card Kit. First picture shows the ATC closed and the second picture shows you the inside. I love the hinge how it opens the casket to reveal what's inside. Enjoy and get inspired!

October Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

This month's Halloween themed kit is centered around a casket shaped ATC and of course Mummy's!! There is a lot of fun things in this month's kit. I think you'll have fun coming up with all kinds of different ATCs.

This is what is included in this kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Happy Halloween Collection - Happy Haunting
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Happy Halloween Collection - Toil and Trouble
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Happy Halloween Collection - Dark Orange/Navy
1 - Casket template and directions explaining how to make the casket ATC
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Burlap cardstock
1 - 1/4 ub, x 4 in. My Colors Cardstock in AquaMarine
1 - 3 in. piece cut from black chunky glitter paper with zigzag scissors
1 - skull and cross bones cut from Authentique Twilight Collection - Twilight Six
5 - stamped images on white cardstock with Black Staz On Ink - 1 - Mummy, 1 - Mummy with eyes, 1 - skull and cross bones, 1 - black cat with Happy Halloween, and 1 - black bat
1 - vintage mummy collage image
1 - collage phrase, "I want my Mummy!"
1 - brass hinge with 4 miniature brads in black, white, silver, copper or gunmetal
1 - orange ribbon pumpkin jack-a-lantern
1 - piece of black fancy lace ribbon trim (5 different designs, 1 chosen per kit)
1 - weblike tan 2 in. fiber
1 - orange pumpkin bead measuring 5/8 inch in diameter
1 - gold skull charm
a few different Halloween sequins (not shown in photo)
1 - clear ATC sleeve

September ATC Kit of the Month

Oh would you like to swing on a star? That is the theme for our September 2020 ATC kit of the month.

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Core-dinations brown sandable cardstock - French Toast
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Bazzill yellow cardstock - Classic Yellow
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Bazzill blue cardstock - Pauly Poo
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'Dinations pink sandable cardstock - Fuchsia Fizz
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from American Crafts floral paper - 359982
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 3 in. Core-dinations blue glitter paper - Yachet Club
1 - collage image of a woman sitting in a windowsill gazing at the stars
1 - collage phrase, "Oh would you like to swing on a star?"
1 - piece of pink ribbon - fuchsia fringe
1 - piece of gold metallic trim
1 - brass man in the moon charm
1 - gold star sequin with a hole in the center
1 - micro mini gold brad - use this to attach the star sequin

Mickey Mouse is our August ATC Kit of the Month

This is our theme for August 2020. "Mishka! Mushka! Mickey Mouse!" Yes, what a fun kit to end the summer. Please find a photo of this kit on our or on our website homepage

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from EK Success/American Crafts - Mickey Blue
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Core'Dinations Red Sandable cardstock - Cardinal. Sand to make a lighter shade of red.
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill Black Polka Dot cardstock - Foil Licorice Twist
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill Blue cardstock - Great Lakes
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from Bazzill Yellow cardstock - Amber
1 - collage image of Mickey Mouse
1 - collage phrase, "see ya real soon!"
1 - a piece of 5/8 in. black ribbon
1 - a piece of 7/8 in. Mickey Mouse head ribbon
1 - solid 1/2 in. 7/16 in. solid colored Disney Sticky Brad - Red, Black Silver or White
a pinch of Beader's Paradise Red 10/0 Czech Glass Seedbeads - Ruby
a pinch of Beader's Paradise Black 2 Cut Czech Glass Beads - Opaque Black
1 - clear ATC sleeve.

July Beach Themed ATC kit of the Month

We are well into Summer with the warm temperatures and all, so of course, a beachy themed kit is perfect for this month.  I know these are older papers from Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection, but when I saw them, I fell in love.  Receive this kit for free with orders through the month of July 2020.

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection - Splish Splash
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection - Kids at Play
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection - Sail Away
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - Apricot (orange)
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Typhoon (blue)
1 - 1/2 in. x 3 in. piece cut from Best Creations White glittered paper - tear to make a nice sparkly seashore
1 - petite frame hand stamped with Close to my Heart Sunflower ink. Cut the frame out and cut around the inside to remove the white center, and then your little girl collage image can be placed inside.
1 - collage image of a little girl at the seashore
2 - collage phrases - "Live in the Sunshine" and "Swim in the Sea" printed in Little Lord Fontleroy font
1 - 3/8 in. ribbon piece cut from navy blue with glittered sand dollars
1 - 3/8 in. ribbon piece cut from orange with glittered seahorses
1 - White resin flatback starfish embellishment
1 - silver starfish charm
2 - tiny seashells
1 - clear ATC sleeve

June ATC Kit of the Month 2020

Be a dreamer with this fun dream catcher Artist Trading Card themed Kit of the Month titled, "Dreamer".  I have included everything you need to actually make a miniature dream catcher.  You decide whether you want to put it on your dream catcher ATC, or make it as an earring, or a key chain, or dangle it from your purse.  The decision is yours!

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-05 - Frame
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-06 - Dream Catcher
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Shimmer Cardstock - Blank Check
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-01 - Blush Grunge
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-03 - Navy Marble
1 - 2 1/2 in. 3 1/2 ATC cut from Core'Dinations Blush - this can be sanded to reveal a lighter color underneath
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from American Crafts 359981 - Wedgewood Blue Tropical Vine pattern
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Brown Cardstock - Milkshake
1 - "Dreamer" phrase printed on white cardstock
1 - silver dream catcher charm
3 - 6 inch pieces of waxed linen that you can use to weave through the dreamer catcher charm if you wish
4 - gun metal colored jump rings and 4 - bronze jump rings (you choose which jump rings you want use; I have provided 2 different sizes and colors for you)
3 - different feather charms.  There are 5 different feather charms in silver, gold and bronze.  3 will randomly be picked for each kit.
1 - 3/4 in. piece of navy blue and white tie-dyed ribbon
1 - feather

Hip Replacement :(

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am finally having my hip replacement surgery on Monday, May 4th. I originally had it scheduled for March 17th, but the Coronavirus put a stop to that, but now I am back on the calendar!!  As when I had my open heart surgery last April, I will still have the online store up and running.  You can create an account, log in and out of your account, fill your shopping cart with all kinds of goodies, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHECK OUT!!!  VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW THAT!!!  So if you try and checkout, please don't be concerned when your payment does not process through; it's not suppose to.  Also, as with my open heart surgery, I wasn't down for long.  Give me a few days to figure out the walker and all and I will be back in business!  I will post here, on our Facebook page, as well as our online store homepage.  Wish me luck, in 6 weeks I have the other one done!

May 2020 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month - Spring

Yes, Spring is our theme for this month's kit.  I am sorry that it doesn't have a lot of different embellishments.  I usually purchase those from China, but I was unable to do so because of Covid-19. I also don't have a lot of solid cardstock in this kit because all of my local craft stores are closed.   I am also running low on papers, charms and ribbons from previous ATC kits, so our selection may be down slightly on some of our older ATC kits.
This is the phrase the goes with our April ATC kit, "Spring brings new life into the world around us."  

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Prima Marketing's Double-sided 12 in. x 12 in. Apricot Honey Collection - Apricot Honey (beautiful cooper foiled paper)
1 - slightly bigger than an ATC size, cut from Prima Marketing's Double-sided 12 in. x 12 in. Apricot Honey Collection - Happiness (beautiful cooper foiled paper)
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. cut from Prima Marketing's Double-sided 12 in. x 12 in. Apricot Honey Collection - Sweet Apricot (beautiful cooper foiled paper)
1 - white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Peach cardstock
1 - piece of vintage music cut from 1892's Songs That Never Die Song Book
1 - collage image of a Spring Maiden printed on white cardstock
1 - phrase, printed on white cardstock "Spring brings new life into the world around us."
1 - 3/8 in. wide peach ribbon ribbed with foil cooper
1 - May Arts Pom Pom ribbon in Olive
2 - peach silk flowers
1 - Tim Holtz Idea-ology brad
1 - clear ATC sleeve

April 2020 ATC kit of the Month

I've discovered blogspot is down.  Maybe no one is managing it due to virus, so that is why there are no photos after the March 1, 2020 post.  Please go to our Facebook page for a photo of this kit:  yourATCstore Facebook page  I will continue to write posts, but no photos, so sorry!!

The words, "I will survive!", are so important in our lives during these times of the Coronavirus.   Let us pray for our families, our cities and towns, our hospitals and nursing homes, our state and our nation. We will survive this virus, and come through this together, stronger than ever before!

Here is our kit for this month:  Succulents; "I will survive!", our theme for our April 2020 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month.  It has beautiful shades of sage green and peach with touches of light pink and gray through this entire kit.

Here is a listing of what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Terrariums
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Succulents
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. - American Crafts Pink Wood paper - 320303
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Desert Rose
1 - 3/4 in. 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts Aqua Chevron paper - 341424
1 - 1/4 in, x 4 in, Bazzill Pink Cardstock - Berry Blush
ATC cut from Core'dinations - Sandable Reflective Pool - Sand to bring a lighter shade through
1 - 1 Succulent plant in planter cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Aloe
1 - stamped image of a cactus in a pot with the words, "Grow Strong"
1 - collage image of succulents that I created in the shape of a heart with the words, "I will survive!" They have been professionally printed for you.
1 - 5/8 in. wide piece of ribbon - Save the Date peach with ivory leaf vine
1 - 5/8 in. wide piece of ribbon - succulents with polka dot glitter throughout
1 - 1/2 in. wide light gray button
1 - small piece of grey waxed linen thread
1 - silver cactus charm that measures 1 in. x 1/2 in.

Teddy Bears is March 2020 Theme

"Teddy Bears don't need hearts as they are already stuffed with love."  This is an adorable kit filled with everything teddy bears.  This is the kit you will receive free with all orders placed during March 2020.  I can't wait to make an ATC with this kit!  Watch for that later this month!

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

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Kaisercraft double sided Teddy Bear's Picnic Collection - Bear Love

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Kaisercraft double sided Teddy Bear's Picnic Collection - Teddy

2 - Teddy Bears cut from Kaisercraft double sided Teddy Bear's Picnic Collection - Bear Collection

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - dark brown

1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - tan

1 - 2 1/4 in. x 2 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - beige

1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from - Bo Bunny's double sided Doubledot Designs - Gingerbread Vintage

1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'dinations cardstock - Sandable Fern

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from - Bo Bunny's double sided Doubledot Designs - Chocolate Damask

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'dinations cardstock - Sandable Forest

1 - collage image of a vintage girl with her teddy bear

1 - collage phrase, "Teddy Bears don't need hearts as they are already stuffed with love."

1 - silver teddy bear charm

1 - piece of cut out brown bear ribbon

1 - piece of Yarn Bee Fur the Moment - Mink; feels to me like a real teddy bear!

1 - ATC clear sleeve (not shown in the photo)

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from this Kaisercraft Teddy Bear's Picnic Collection - Teddy

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from this Kaisercraft Teddy Bear's Picnic Collection - Bear Love

2 different teddy bears cut from this Kaisercraft Teddy Bear's Picnic Collection - Bear Collection

Happy Valentine's Day

Here is my ATC that I created with this month's Valentine themed kit.  Today on Valentine's Day show the people around you just how much you love them!  Enjoy!

February ATC Kit of the Month 2020

Kiss my you fool! is the Valentine theme for this February.  Beautiful papers from Bo Bunny's Count The Ways with tons of roses in red and pink.  This is perfect for creating a Valentine themed artist trading card.

 This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Bouquet
1 - 3 in. x 4 in.piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Be Mine

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill Pink Polka Dot Embossed cardstock - Slipper

1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from Bazzill red cardstock - Ruby Slipper

1 - 2 in. x 2 1/2 in. cut from American Crafts black cardstock - Abracadabra

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Soulmate

1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill Pearlized cardstock - Sparkle

1 - 1/2 in. x 3 in. cut from American Crafts Chrimson Damask Red Glittered Flourish paper

1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. The Paper Studio Holographic Hearts Self Adhesive paper

1 - 2 red roses cut from 12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Sweetheart

1 - collage image of 2 lovers getting ready to kiss

1 - "Kiss me you fool!" printed on clear transparency

1 - 3/4 in. wide piece of white lace ribbon with red ribbon running through it

1 - 3/8 in. wide piece of sparkle white ribbon

1 - antique gold filigree heart charm

1 - small silver heart shaped brad with a pearl heart center

1 - tiny heart button (red, pink and white), only one will be included, not all three

1 - ATC clear sleeve (not included in photo)

12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Sweetheart

(2 hearts are cut from this paper)

12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Be Mine

12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Bouquet

12 in. x 12 in. BoBunny Count the Ways - Soulmate

My January 2020 ATC!

Here is the artist trading card that I created from this month's winter themed kit.  I love the wide snowflake ribbon and I keep kicking myself for not buying more!  It's perfect for this month's ATC.  Enjoy everyone!

January 2020 Winter Wonderland ATC Kit of the Month

Happy New Year everyone!!  Well it definitely feels like Winter in Northern Indiana with about 2 inches of snow.  Just in time for this month's January ATC Kit of the Month, Winter Wonderland.  It's a pink and baby blue snowflake themed ATC kit.  Receive this kit free with orders throughout the month of January 2020.

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

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland cardstock - Sweater Weather

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland cardstock - Snow Much Fun

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland - Glittered Winter Wonderland

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - Starmist

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - Romance

1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from Bazzill polka dot embossed cardstock - Salt

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill shimmer cardstock - Diamond

1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill polka dot embossed cardstock - Slipper

1 - collage image of an adorable lady holding a snowflake

1 - collage words "Winter Wonderland!"

1 - snowflake sticker cut from EK Sucess Sticko Stickers - Winter Snowflakes

1 - 1 1/2 in. ribbon piece - white and silver die cut snowflakes

1 - piece of ribbon - May Arts Pom Pom Ribbon - White, or 1 - 3/8 in. ribbon piece - burlap brown with white snowflakes (both shown in photo; only one in the kit)

1 - 1/8 in. ribbon piece - white, rose or silver (3 shown in photo; only one of these in the kit)

1 - 3/16 in. ribbon piece - glitter blue

1 - silver snowflake charm

1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Here is the pattern paper for this month's kit:

Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland Collection - Sweater Weather

Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland Collection - Snow Much Fun

Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland Collection - Glittered Snowflakes - Winter Wonderland

Snowflake sticker cut from EK Sucess Sticko Stickers - glittered Winter Snowflakes