Thursday, December 1, 2022

Here is our December ATC Kit of the Month for 2022

I can't believe that we are almost to the end of another year. I hope you enjoy this last ATC kit for this month. It is themed around a pink Christmas nutcracker with coordinating papers. Our kit for January will be a winter themed kit with penquins!




This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Prima Marketings Christmas Sparkle Collection 12 in. x 12 in. cardstock- December Carol
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Prima Marketings Christmas Sparkle Collection 12 in. x 12 in. cardstock- Pink Peppermint
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece from Prima Marketings Christmas Sparkle Collection 12 in. x 12 in. cardstock- Icy Blue Christmas
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Cardstock - White
1 - 2 in. x 2 1/2 in. cut from Core'Dinations sandable cardstock - Mauve
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill Cardstick - Pink Cotton Candy
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Cardstock - Blue Gumball
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill frosted baby blue
1 - collage image of a pink nutcracker
1 - printed phrase "Nutcracker Christmas" using Alex Brush font
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. wide ribbon - Pink ZigZag
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. wide ribbon - Cream with Merry Christmas phrase
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. wide grosgrain ribbon - baby pink
1 - a piece of 1/8 in. wide silver twisted cord
1 - a piece of pink verigated yarn to wrap around your ATC
1 - a silver Nutcracker charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

November ATC Kit of the Month 2022

Here is the ATC kit for this month. I have fallen in love with Tim Holtz's Idea-ology Mini Paper Dolls! They are the perfect size for ATCs, so I thought it would be fun to make a kit using them. Each kit will contain 2 different paper dolls taken from the package which has 133 different die cut people. From children, to groups of more than one, these vintage paper dolls are adorable. There is also a phrase included in each kit which is not included in the photo which says, "I'm just a vintage soul".


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from American Crafts 12 in. x 12 in. cardstock- 320353
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from American Crafts 12 in. x 12 in. cardstock- 320327
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from American Crafts 12 in. x 12 in. cardstock- 359994
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Core'dinations sandable Whitewash cardstock - Hermit
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'Dinations sandable cardstock - Jet Black
1 - 2 in. x 2 1/2 in. cut from Core'Dinations sandable cardstock - Grey
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill red cardstock - Red Devil
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Black
2 - Tim Holtz Mini Paper Dolls - one a single person and another one which will be a group of people
2 - printed phrases, "I'm just a vintage soul" and "We're just vintage souls" using Pristina Font
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. wide ribbon - Velvet Black
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. wide ribbon - Velvet Cream
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. wide grosgrain ribbon - cream
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. wide vintage lace ribbon - cream
3 - sticky-back 5mm black rhinestones
1 - a piece of white waxed linen
1 - a gold brass clock charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Here is a picture of the paper dolls which I have chosen to go with this kit:

Thursday, September 29, 2022

October Holloween ATC Kit of the Month

**PLEASE REMEMBER THE ONLINE STORE WILL BE CLOSED NOW UNTIL OCT. 12TH** Here is our October ATC kit for 2022. Receive this kit for free with every order throughout this month. I will make a listing of the kits contents once I have opened the online store on October 12th.


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Simple Stories Vintage October 31st - Costume Parade
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Simple Stories Vintage October 31st - 3x4 Elements
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from American Crafts pumpkin paper - 348964
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from American Crafts bat paper - 348961
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill orange cardstock - Pumpkin Patch
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. ATC cut from The Paper Studio - Black Shiplap
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Charcoal
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from Orange Glitter Paper
1 - 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Date Swirl
2 - Halloween collage images - one vintage boy in a pumpkin and a cat one I created
1 - printed phrase, "Halloween Greetings" using Alice and the Wicked font
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. orange ribbon with gold swirls
1 - a piece of 3/8 in. ribbon with pumpkins
2 - verigated bakers twine - one orange and white and one black and white
3 - foam 3-D stickers - a ghost, a pumpkin and a bat
1 - a gold flying witch charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Thursday, September 1, 2022

September's Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month for 2022

This fun kit should remind you of being a child and riding a merry-go-round carousel at a fair or theme park. Hope you enjoy this kit!


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Kaisercraft Party Time collection - double sided - Carousel
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Kaisercraft Party Time collection - double sided - Double Scoop
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - seafoam green
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from American Crafts - 34017710 - pastel polka-dots
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. cut from American Crafts cardstock - 34017711 - Popcorn
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Core'Dinations - Pastel Yellow
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill glitter cardstock - Yellow
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Rust
2 - 2 tickets cut with stamp edge design scissors - cut from
1 - a collage image of a carousel
1 - printed phrase, "Round and round, and up and down, and up and down" using Great Vibes Font
1 - a piece of seafoam green 1/8 in. wide colored ribbon
1 - a piece of 3/4 in. wide carousel horse ribbon
1 - a silver carousel horse charm
1 - a pastel micro brad
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Monday, August 1, 2022

August 2022 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Here is our ATC kit for the month of August. It is a sewing themed kit that will be placed in with your order throughout the month og August 2022.


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Ruby Rocket Bolt collection - double sided - Spool
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Ruby Rocket Bolt collection - double sided - Myriad
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Ruby Rocket Bolt collection - double sided - Collage
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - Berry
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from My Mind's Eye Bella Bella Collection - Bella Rose
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Tan
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from cardstock The Paper Studio - Turquoise Textured Floral
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Smoke
3 - 1 vintage women sewing, a vintage image of an old sewing, and a an old sewing pattern package
1 - printed phrase, "Sew with me" using an emboidery font
1 - a piece old of bais tape in pink
1 - a piece of cream colored ribbon that looks like measuring tape
1 - a piece of grey and white lace ribbon
1 - gold safety pin
1 - a white button
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

July 2022 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Fairy is our theme for this month's ATC kit of the Month, with the saying: "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it".



This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Graphic 45 Fairie Wings Collection - Woodland Wishes
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Graphic 45 Fairie Wings Collection - Magic Meadows
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'dinations sandable cardstock - yellow Tulip
1 - 2 in. x 2 in. cut from Bazzill purple cardstock
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from DCWV patterned glittered cardstock
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill baby blue cardstock - Starmist
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill glitter cardstock - pink
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Stamperia Rice Paper - Casa Granada Flowers
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill violet cardstock that has been cut with zigzag scissors
1 - of a sitting fairy collage image that coordinates with the colors of this kit
1 - printed phrase, "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it"
2 - piece of embroidery floss - one pink and one purple
1 - a piece of cream adhesive scalloped ribbon
3 - different sizes and colors of flowers from Prima Marketings Botanical Mix
a pinch of baby blue flatbacked faceted gems
1 - a bronze fairy sitting on the moon charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

June Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month - Coffee Theme

Here is our ATC Kit of the Month for June 2022. I chose a cute retro image that I thought would work well with this kit. Come by and place your order this month to receive this kit free with your purchase.


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Echo Park Paper Co. Coffee and Friends Collection - Journaling Cards
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Echo Park Paper Co. Coffee and Friends Collection - Coffee Shop Wall
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'Dinations Sandable cardstock - Chocolate
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'Dinations Sandable cardstock - Abracadabra
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Peach
1 - 2 in. x 2 in. cut from polka dot hunter green cardstock
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from Core'dinations shimmer cardstock - Peridot green
1 - collage image of a coffee girl
1 - printed phrase, "Coffee brewing"
1 - a piece of 1/8 inch brown colored ribbon
1 - a piece of 1/4 inch cream ribbon with loops
1 - a piece of creab colored fancy lace ribbon
1 - a silver coffee cup charm.
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

4"x4" piece cut from Echo Park Paper Co. Coffee and Friends Collection - Journaling Cards


4"x4" piece cut from Echo Park Paper Co. Coffee and Friends Collection - Coffee Shop Wall

Sunday, May 1, 2022

May Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2022

"BE A BEACON OF LIGHT" in this crazy world we live in today. Be that guiding light for someone, and find some peace as you create your beacon of light, lighthouse ATC. The nautical blue, red and cream colors are perfectly coordinated with the theme and light house collage image that I've chosen for this month's kit. The large gold lighthouse charm is just perfect for this kit. Receive this kit for free with orders placed through the month of May 2022.


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Carta Bella By The Sea Collection - Journaling Cards
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from Carta Bella By The Sea Collection - Set Sail
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - White
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Almond Cream - great to use as a background for the lighthouse image
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Carta Bella By The Sea Collection - Sea and Sand
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Core'dinations polka dot embossed cardstock - Night Water
1 - a piece of Bazzill cardstock - Cherry Splash - that has been cut with wave design scissors
1 - collage image of a lighthouse
1 - printed phrase, "BE A BEACON OF LIGHT"
1 - a piece of 3/8 inch cream colored grosgrain ribbon with lighthouses on it that have bits of gold glitter
1 - a piece of wedgewood blue waxed linen thread
1 - a verigated red and white piece of baker's twine. This and the waxed linen can be used to tie around your ATC.
1 - a large gold lighthouse charm. Thread this charm on the waxed linen thread or glue it separately.
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)


Here are the three double-sided Carta Bella By the Sea papers that are being used for this kit:

Friday, April 1, 2022

Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month April 2022

Lemons is our theme for this month's free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month. I love the vintage photo of kids selling lemonade. You can cut out the other lemon picture and use them together. I'm using the popular saying, "When life gives lemons make lemonade." Come by and get this kit for free this month with any purchase.


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from The Paper Studio - Lemons - 341319
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from The Paper Studio - yellow and white checkers - 341319
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - green - Caramel Apple
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - yellow - Marshmallow Chick
1 - 3 in. x 3 in. piece of Core'dinations glitter cardstock - Apple Martini
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill embossed polka dot cardstock - Honey
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from Core'dinations texture cardstock - Golf Course
2 - collage images to use - one a vintage photo of a lemonade stand that I altered and one lemon branch clip art
1 - printed phrase, "Whe life gives you lemons, make lemonade"
1 - a piece of 3/8 inch yellow grosgrain ribbon
1 - a piece of 3/8 inch lemon printed ribbon
1 - pinch of tiny Fimo lemon wedge slices
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

March 2022 ATC Kit of the Month

Unicorns is our themed artist trading card kit for March 2022. Lots of pink and glittery papers in this kit. I love how the black accents the pink and green colors in the papers.


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece from The Paper Studio - Unicorns - 1596261
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from The Paper Studio Uptown Flair Paper Pad - Pink and Green Rectangles
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill Prismatic - Razzleberry Light - Pink
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of The Paper Studio - Pink Swirls
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of The Paper Studio - Linen Door Girl Stripe
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from The Paper Studio Uptown Flair Paper Pad - Parallel Pink, Green, Black and White Striped w/ glitter
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from The Paper Studio Uptown Flair Paper Pad - Pink Checkers
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from The Paper Studio Uptown Flair Paper Pad - Pink and Green with black dashes
1 - 1 1/2 inch glittery white unicorn punched with a Dress My Craft Unicorn Punch
2 - collage images of 2 different unicorns to use
1 - unicorn cut from The Paper Studio Paper - Unicorn with Flowers
1 - printed phrase, "Be a unicorn in a field of horses"
1 - a piece of pink pom pom ribbon
1 - a piece of vintage pink lace trim
1 - a piece of pink, green and white baker's twine
1 - silver unicorn charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

February ATC Kit of the Month 2022

Here is our Valentine love themed kit for this month which features paper from Prima Marketing's Magic Love paper collection. It has soft pink and pastel colors oozing with love. This kit will be given free throughout the month of February 2022.


This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Prima Marketing's Magic Love Collection Double Sided paper - All My Heart All For You
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Prima Marketing's Magic Love Collection Double Sided paper - Love Stamps
1 - cherub cut from Prima Marketing's Magic Love Collection Double Sided paper - Loving You Always (Not pictured in this photo)
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill sandable pink paper - Sugar N Spice
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from cream colored cardstock from Stampin Up
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of Bazzill cardstock - Sea Foam
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from American Crafts 359959 - pink checkers
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill - Sandtrap
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill glitter paper - pink iridescent glitter
1 - collage beautifully colored image of a man and woman embracing each other
1 - printed love phrase "You have bewitched me, body and soul"
1 - 3/8 in. piece of pink velvet ribbon
1 - 3/8 in. piece of green ribbon that has gold trim
1 - 1/4 in. piece of Areil trim in White
2 - small pink adhesive backed rhinestone heart gems
1 - faux pearl adhhesive backed heart
1 - silver heart shaped charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)


All My Heart All For You


Love Stamps


Loving You Always - Cherub cut from this paper

Saturday, January 1, 2022

January Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2022

Happy New Year you all! Let's say goodbye to 2021!! Here is our snow themed ATC kit which is usually the theme every January. Receive this kit free with orders this month.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Echo Park Paper Co. Winter Collection Double Sided paper - Winter Gingham
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Echo Park Paper Co. Winter Collection Double Sided paper - Cold Hands
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill blue paper - Wildberry
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill white paper (not shown in photo)
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of Bazzill cardstock - navy blue
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill - Thunder grey
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill - Walnut brown
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill paper - seashell
1 - 3 in. long piece of white with glitter that has been cut with wave decorative scissors
1 - piece of silver dresdan german scrap foil border - French
2 - collage image of a woman in falling snow and a little girl with a snowball
1 - Collage phrase "Joy in the Snow" in Prestige Signature Script font printed in dark navy
1 - piece of a tiny silver zigzag ribbon
1 - Piece of paper ribbon with grey scroll decoration (can be torn or riped)
1 - long piece of wedgewood blue embroidary floss
1 - 3/4 inch white button with a black snowflake printed on one side (6 different designs; one will be included in the kit)
1 - flatback plastic resin snowflake - cream
2 - flatback 1/2 inch round irridescent snowflake embellishments
1 - silver snowflake charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)