Here is our August ATC Kit of the Month

Hippy is the theme for thia month's ATC kit. Groovy, Baby! Have fun with this bright colored kit to make one or two ATCs with.

This is what is included in the kit:
2 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from The Paper Studio 6 in. x 6 in. Paper Pad - Dreamy Disco Dayz
2 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from The Paper Studio 6 in. x 6 in. Paper Pad - Retro Sunshine
1 - 2 1/2 in. 2 in. Bazzill polka dot embossed cardstock - orange
1 - 2 1/2 in. 2 in. shimmer purple cardstock
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill cardstock - yellow
1 - there is also a piece of teal colored burlap not show in photo
1 - collage image of a female hippy made with lots of color and retro items that have been professionally printed for you
1 - collage phrase "Groovy!"
1 - 3/8 in. piece of yellow and white plaid ribbon
1 - 3/8 in. piece of white grosgrain ribbon with smiley faces
1 - flatback smiley face 3D domed sticker. 4 colors - pink, baby blue, white and yellow; one will be included in the kit
2 - silver flower charms
2 - small iridescent smiley face sequin charms with a gold jump ring, (there are 4 different colors, only 2 will be included)
1 - hot pink brad
2 - yellow paper flowers with gold gems glued to the middle of the flower; one small and one large. There are 2 different shades of yellow and some are glittered so you may receive 2 that are different then what is shown in photo.
1 - long piece of thin jute twine to thread your charms on to tie to your ATC
1 - clear artist trading card sleeve (not shown in photo)

July Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2026

Here is our ATC kit for July 2026. I chose a watermelon themed kit since it is now summer and people are picnicing, and what is summer without watermelon. There are some fun things in this kit to make one or two ATCs. Add your own images too.

This is what is included in the kit:
2 - 2 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. piece cut from watermelon themed cardstock (only 2 shown in photo, but there are 10 others, 2 different ones will be included in the kit)
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill polka dot embossed cardstock - strawberry
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - yellow
1 - 2 in. x 2 in. Bazzill cardstock - black
1 - 2/3 in. x 4 1/4 in. cut from watermelon cardstock (this will be a different pattern then the other 2 - 2 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. pieces you will receive
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Bazzill cardstock - forest green
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. Bazzill glitter cardstock - lime green
2 - collage image one picnic image and a vintage watermeon sign that have been professionally printed for you
1 - collage phrase "Everyday is a picnic"
6 - pieces of summer watermelon themed washi tape
1 - 3/8 in. piece of red satin ribbon
1 - 3/8 in. piece of black and white checkered ribbon
1 - 3/8 in. piece of green with gold stitching
2 - enamel watermelon charms
2 - green brads (you can attach your charms with these)
1 - piece of hunter green waxed linen thread (great to wrap around your ATC and tie in front with charms dangling from the ends)
1 - clear artist trading card sleeve (not shown in photo)

Here is our June Monthly ATC kit

Here is a fairy garden ATC kit. Receive this kit for free this June 2026. Make your own fairy garden by cutting out the cottage and fairy and gluing them to the ATCs included in this kit. June flatback gems and a small brad for the door handle. Lots of different papers to chose from too.

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - fern leaves
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - green/mauve marble background
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - floral patterned mauve, hunter green and purple
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - solid olive/hunter green
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. cut from from Recollection cardstock - blue forest
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - true kraft
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - fairy cottages
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Recollections glitter cardstock - pink
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - solid purple
1 - 1 in. x 3 in. piece Recollections Fairy Forest Paper Pad - embossed and glittered mushroom
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Recollections cardstock - Navy Blue
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Recollections cardstock - Nude Pink
2 - collage images - one of a fairy cottage in the forest that has been created for you to cut out and glue to your ATC, and a cute little fairy to go along with it. Cut her out too! I love fussy cutting!
1 - collage phrase "fairy garden"
3 - different pinches of moss - 3 different colors/types to glue around the forest
1 - set of white flatback sticker gems to place around your ATC
1 - tiny brad to use as the door handle
2 - silver mini fairy wing charms that you can glue to the fairy
1 - piece of white pearl trim that when glued to the bottom of your ATC, it can hang over
1 - piece of variegated lime green and white baker's twine
1 - clear artist trading card sleeve (not shown in photo)

May ATC Kit of the Month 2026 Horse Theme

I can't believe I didn't post this in May. I guess better late then never>

This is what is included in this kit: 1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio paper - brown leather
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio paper - wild horses
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from The Paper Studio paper - Boots
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from The Paper Studio paper - Horses Outline
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill brown cardstock
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. cut from The Paper Studio paper - Bluejeans
1 - vintage playing card from my stash that can be used as a baackground for your horse ATC
2 - collage images - one of a horse and another image of a girl on a pony, professionally printed for you
1 - collage phrase "A HORSE, OF COURSE!
1 - puffed horse sticker
1 - piece cut from a southwestern bandana that coordinates with the theme
1 - piece of May Arts Pom Pom ribbon - Cream
1 - piece of black grosgrain ribbon with white polka dots
1 - piece of vintage lace ribbon
1 - a piece of brown fancy yarn fiber
1 - brushed silver swirl paper clip to put on the side of your card perhaps to hold the picture
2 - red sequin cowboy boots
1 - clear artist trading card sleeve (not shown in photo)

Here is the kit for April 2026

I just realized I never uploaded this month's kit of the month! Here it is! I will have a listing og the kit contents soon. I at least wanted to get this up on the blog.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Song Bird Paper Pad
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Song Bird Paper Pad with glitter embossed images
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Song Bird Paper Pad green with embossed flowers
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. cut from Song Bird Paper Pad striped pattern
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Song Bird Paper Pad with glitter embossed images
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Song Bird Paper Pad with glitter embossed images
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Bazzill cardstock - Lime green
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in from Song Bird Paper Pad pink with embossed polka dots
1 - embossed birdcage image cut from Song Bird Paper Pad
4 - stamped images with brown ink on ivory cardstock
1 - collage image of a vintage girl with her birdcage muted to match the colors in the paper
1 - collage image of a vintage bird
1 - collage phrase "Chirp! Chirp!
1 - piece of May Arts Pom Pom ribbon - Olive Green
1 - piece of vintage pink gathered lace
1 - silver brad
1 - silver flying bird charm
1 - clear artist trading card sleeve (not shown in photo)

March Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month for 2026

Here is our kit for this month. It's all about bows which are so popular right now. Receive this kit for free with orders placed this month. Please see the note on the photo. The photo is showing 4 different wooden bows and 4 different pink enamel charms. Only 1 wooden bow and 1 charm will be incluced in each kit; not all 4.

This is what is included in this ATC kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio paper - Pink Diamond Bows
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from The Paper Studio paper - Texture Light Pink
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill textured cardstock - Pink
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut solid pink colored paper
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. cut from The Paper Studio paper - Baby Girl Pink Lines
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from The Paper Studio paper - Tiny Polka - Pink Tonal
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from 1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. The Paper Studio Solid Glitter paper - Light Pink
3 - piece of Washi Tape that has been taped to an ATC sleeve - Just peel and stick and easy to cut into pieces
1 - Pink crystal gem bow shaped sticker
1 - glitter bow shaped foam sticker
1 - piece of May Arts pink leaf shaped ribbon
1 - piece of swirl shades of pink twine
1 - wooded bow (4 different styles; one will be chosen for each kit)
1 - enamel pink bow charm (4 different styles; one will be chosen for each kit)

Here is our February ATC Kit of the Month

This is what is included in this month's ATC kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of 7 Gypsies white cardstock with black words 2 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATCs cut from The Paper Studios 6 in. x 6 in. Vintage Valentine paper pad. 4 ATCs are shown in the photo from this paper pad, but only 2 different ones will be chosen per kit.
2 - collage images that I created for you that have been professionally printed for you
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 in. ATC cut from red Bazzill cardstock
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from pink Bazzill cardstock
1 - Valentine phrase, "Valentine Greetings"
1 - 1/2 of a red heart doilie
1 - wooden heart with Valentine wording (There are many different colors and sayings, one will be chosen for each kit, so will vary from the one in the photo.
1 - piece of vintage white ruffle cotton gathered ribbon
1 - heart shaped foil embellishment (there are different sizes and colors, silver and red, one will be chosen for each kit.
1 - piece of May Arts red scalloped adhesive ribbon
1 - strip of double rowed flat back round ivory pearls
1 - piece of red zigzag ribbon
1 - piece of pink ribbon with love 3 times on it
1 - small white heart shaped brad
3 - small red heart shaped sequins

January 2026 Artist Trading Kit of the Month

Happy New Year and blessing and peace to all this year!

Here is our kit for this month. It is themed "Got Mustache" and has a vintage cabinet card photo that I have had in my stash for a long time. The papers go well with the photo and there are mustache sequins, a mustache brad, and dark brown waxed linen to wrap around your ATC with some brown beads to tie on the end.

This is what is included in this kit:

I chose to use an old paper back that I bought from the Close to my Heart company. It is from their Silhouette Paper Pack.
1 - 2/ 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from the floral patterned paper
1 - 2/ 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from the polka dot patterned paper
1 - 2/ 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from the light tan solid colored paper
1 - 2/ 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from the cream solid colored paper
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from the striped patterned paper
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from the black solid colored included in the pack. This has been cut on one side with zigzag scissors
1 - cut portion of an antique dictionary so it has a nice aged patina look
1 - image of a vintage cabinet card that I have had in my stash for 20 years. He fits perfect with our mustache theme!
1 - word phrase, "Got mustache", instead of Got Milk, haha
1 - piece of 3/8 width black lace ribbon
1 - piece of 3/8 in. black and white checkered ribbon
1 - black mustache brad - there are 2 different shaped mustache brads, one will be chosen for your kit(only one kind is shown)
3 - cute black mustache sequins
1 - small pinch of glass beads in shades of brown, amber and black.
1 - piece of dark brown waxed linen cord to thread the beads onto. Wrap the thread around your ATC and tie in front then add the beads onto both end of the thread and tie a knot on the end so the beads don't fall off.