Tim Holtz talks about Ranger, Adirondacks Alcohol Ink Filler Pens.

This is a YouTube clip with Tim Holtz explaining this new product for 2009 by Ranger Industries, Inc. It's the Ranger Adirondacks Alcohol Ink Filler Pens. *NOW IN STOCK* I can't wait to try them out. I bet after you watch this, you will be just as excited as I am!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwD26wSgDEY

Always Sending Smiles,
Lisa

Here's the link to the Alcohol Ink products at yourATCstore: http://youratcstore.com/holtz-adirondack-alcohol-c-84.html

April's FREE Artist Trading Card Kit of the month

Here is this month's kit which is free with every order that you place this month. This month's theme is Easter, so everything in the kit relates to the pastel colors of Easter. The 2 - 3" x 4" cardstock pieces on the left may change, and you will be receiving only one of the pieces of ribbon shown. You will also receive an ATC card base, 3 choices of cardstock pieces and a brad to attach your flower sequines. The vintage Easter image will also be different for each packet, but you should have enough things to make one Easter Artist Trading Card with even a card sleeve for it when it is complete. So Enjoy!

Oh, I'm still wwoooing over Johnny Depp, and still can't believe I totally froze up when I met him!

Yes, this is Johnny Depp!!!!!

While on Puerto Rico we were visiting Old San Juan. It just so happens that a store owner asked me if I liked Johnny Depp. Dumb question?! He told us he will filming down the street right around the corner at the Old San Juan Hotel. He was filming his new movie, "The Rum Diary". After his filming for the day, he actually came out and greeting all of his fans. This is a photo of him shaking my hand!!! I was so frozen that I didn't say a word to him!!! Of course this was the highlight of my trip! I have more photos of him, but I don't want to bore you with those, LOL!
Check out this link on Johnny in Puerto Rico http://www.popsugar.com/2998713?page=0,0,0

April already!!

Here are a few photos from our Caribbean cruise vacation March 28th - April 5

Shell hunting on Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Cruising around on the French side of St. Maarten

Hey, it's March!! Another cold month gone!!

I'm not one for the cold weather, so I'm glad to have another cold month of Winter behind us. I will be creating this months free Artist Trading Card kit within the next few days. It will be a St. Patrick's Day themed kit.

Check out the "What's new" arrow at the store. I am adding new things all of time, so make sure you check back often. Here's just a few:

*NewJenni Bowlin ATC cards and her wonderful Chipboard buttons!

*NEW 2009 Prima flowers and mini clear stamps (mini stamps only $1.91), burlap paper, & handmade paper.

*Tons of new charms that need to be added and some cool antique finds!

*New Cork ATCs; boy, I can't keep up with the requests for this!!

*New Naked Chipboard ATCs added. Black and White Naked Chipboard will be added soon!

*New Acrylic ATCs from Clear Scraps

*New Inches Rubber Stamps and Skinny Mini Collage Sheets from The Queen's Dresser Drawers - the collage sheets will be adding within the next few days.

*New Leaf shaped Ribbon available in 4 colors - to be added this week.

I know there is more, so check the store for details on all of the new things that have come in.

Have fun and Happy ATC Making everyone!!

Always Sending Smiles,

Lisa

These are the Jenni Bowlin ATCs. Find these at more by clicking on this link, it will take you to the ATC card category where you can them and more:

http://youratcstore.com/cards-papers-collector-c-29.html?osCsid=937912c38b304fa214012f8b52827069

Here are a few Valentine products to get you in the mood for those "LOVE" artist trading cards.

Just click on the image to be sent to the store to check out that product.

OMG! Take a look at Tim Holtz's NEW 2009 products

Check out Tim Holtz live at the Craft and Hobby Assoc. Show 2009 in California (CHA 2009)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kLfDHREfic&feature=related
(If you click on the above link you will leave yourATCstore's blog and be directed to U-Tube to view the video which starts as soon as you arrive there.)

TAKE A PEEK AT 7 NEW PRODUCTS:

Here are Tim's 4 new Artist Trading Card rubber stamps!

Here is one of Tim's new masks; hey, and these are small masks for ATCs!

Here is a photo of one of the new metal embellishment products!

YOU MIGHT WANT TO FOLLOW THE BLOG, BECAUSE I WILL POST HERE WHEN ALL OF THE NEW PRODUCTS ARRIVE AT THE STORE.

February's FREE ATC Kit of the Month

HERE IS FEBRUARY'S FREE ARTIST TRADING CARD KIT OF THE MONTH

Throughout the month of February, each customer will receive a free Valentine's Day ATC kit with every order that they place. If you would rather receive one of January's kits instead, then please make a note in the comment section at the time of checkout that that would be your preference. Otherwise, everyone will receive this Valentine's kit fun of LOVE! Some of the items may vary thoughout the month, ie. the vintage photos, but you will receive enough goodies to make at least one Valentine Artist Trading Card.

Here's the ATC I made, but used some white cardstock and will save the Heart Brad, ribbon and extra cupids for another project:

Just for fun

I ran across this summer photo, and that I'd show you my 2 cockatiels, and our green iguana (he's peeking over my shoulder. He's 3 feet long now, so he looks small here.

I missed wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I can't believe it is the 2009! I hope all of you had an enjoyable Christmas. Whether you were where it was cold and snowy, or sunny and warm, I hope that the true meaning of Christmas warmed your heart. I don't get into New Year celebrations, so I stayed home and welcomed the new year with my family. May 2009 bring you new friends, good health, and peace.
I will upload my Christmas and New Years ATCs over the the weekend.

For those bloggers who might not know, I thought I would tell you, or show you, what gets placed in every order. Every month I pick a theme and create a FREE ATC kit that would go with that month. ie. October was a Halloween kit, December was Christmas. Below is a sample of the free Artist Trading Card kit that you will get with every order in January. You will receive 2 - 3" X 4" pieces of pattern paper, a blank white ATC to use as your base. You will also receive a Vintage snowy collage picture (cut from the yourATCstore Snow Fun Collage Sheet), a few embellishments, a piece of coordinating ribbon and an ATC sleeve to place your ATC in once you have made yours. The products may vary depending on what I put together as the month goes on, but I'm sure you'll have fun with the free kit. Throughout February, customers will be receiving a Valentines/Love ATC kit. I will try and post a photo around the end of January, so you can see what will be coming with the free February kit.

JANUARY'S FREE ATC KIT

Here is a close-up of 2 of the kits

Here is a photo of 8 of the kits

Here is a closeup of the patterned papers used; you will receive 2 of these.

Sending Smiles until next time....

My, My December already?!

Wow, I can't believe that Christmas time is upon us already! It's that time of year when we send to loved ones and old friends, those annual Christmas cards. This year, why not send along a Christmas Artist Trading Card that you've made, or perhaps one that might be suitable for that one special person that you made a few months back. Share of bit of yourself this year; send an ATC to a loved one or that lost friend. You never know, you might just get one in return. One thing's for sure, it will bring a smile to someones face. As I always say, Sending Smiles!

NEW TIM HOLTZ STAMPERS ANONYMOUS ATC CHRISTMAS STAMPS

Boy that's a mouth full!! Hey guys, I just had to let everyone know that Tim Holtz has created some last minute Christmas ATC stamps. There are 4 new ones available that are just amazing!! (Again, I use my favorite word, LOL). So check them out at the store site. http://www.youratcstore.com/

STORE SPECIAL UNTIL NOVEMBER 2008

Happy Thanksgiving to all! My Thanksgiving ATC using Inkssentials Crackle. Here is a special just for you.

I decided to add some goodies to the NEW 7 Gypsies ATC Tins. I am putting together a special ATC kit for those who purchase any of the new 7 Gypsies Artist Trading Card Tins; one kit for every tin that you buy. For example, if you purchase 3 tins, you will receive 3 special ATC kits, if you purchase 5 tins, you will receive 5 ATC kits and so on. The kit will features baseball cards; these are great to use for a sturdy background; I just cover them with cardstock, and then start creating my ATC. There will also be blank ATCs papers, ATC sleeves, foreign language ephemera and other misc. ephemera, fancy fibers, silver charms, waxed linen, misc. paper pieces, an assortment of embellishments, and whatever else I decided to stick in the kit. Each kit will be different. That way you can get a great assortment of things to help you create your artist trading cards, or other altered art projects. Special lasts until November 30, 2008.

Here is the link to the tins: http://youratcstore.com/gypsies-products-holder-c-55.html?osCsid=0c3f5a1e2cef2e08329bd9ef5e256142

FINALLY!!! 7 GYPSIES ARTIST TRADING CARD TINS, plus one of my Halloween ATCs

One of my Halloween ATCs using the 7 Gypsies ATC Holder Color Photo Transparencies.

Here are the *NEW* ATC Tins from 7 Gypsies. They measure 4 inches tall, 3 inches across and 2 inches wide. A great storage tin or what?!
Here is the link to the 7 Gypsies Bluebird ATC Tin: http://youratcstore.com/brand-gypsies-bluebird-p-1618.html

Here is the link to the 7 Gypsies Alterable Naked Silver ATC Tin: http://youratcstore.com/brand-gypsies-naked-silver-p-1620.html

Here is the link to the 7 Gypsies Measurement ATC Tin: http://youratcstore.com/brand-gypsies-measurement-p-1619.html

NEW Prima Marketing Products

Wonderful products from Prima Marketing - they make more than flowers! ATC Clear Stamp Frames, Artful Collage Flowers (printed with foreign languages, music, vintage clip art and more) Collage Leaves, Prima Essential 5 Flowers Halloween & Christmas, 4 Seasons Velvet Leaves in Greens & Rust/Orange, 8 1/2" x 11" Collage Sheets on Mullberry Paper that comes in an amazing vintage print packaging (great for ATCs!!), Vintage 12" x 12" Transparency Collage Sheets designed by Tim Holtz and Prima Acrylic Pebbles in Time Gone By, Wanderust and Butterflies (Gorgeous!) and more. Come by the store and take a look! Their Mulberry Collage Sheets & Clear Stamps are a must have for ATC artists!

Prima Artful Pieces Mulberry Paper Collage Sheets

Prima Artful Pieces Mullberry Collage Sheets

Prima 12 x 12 Collage Sheet Transparencies - Book Pages

Prima 12 x 12 Collage Sheet Transparencies - Vintage Ads

Here is the link to the store to find these and many more new Prima Marketing products: http://youratcstore.com/prima-flowers-stamps-trans-c-88.html

**HALLOWEEN PRODUCTS JUST ADDED**

PICTURED ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS WE HAVE AVAILABLE FOR HALLOWEEN

Some many of us are thinking about our fall/halloween ATCs and craft projects. I created a "Halloween/Fall" category so you won't have to hunt around the site for all of the different products. I have everything from the *New Making Memories Spellbound products, to Halloween collage sheets, orange and black Halloween fiber collections, festive fall colored paints, etc., etc. I will be continually ordering to keep products in stock as well as adding new things to.

Please email me if you are looking for any particular Halloween/Fall items and I will put a special order in just for you.

15% OFF Stampers Anonymous' Tim Holtz & Teresa Collins ATC Stamps

I thought I would put these stamps on sale for you! Their stamps are cling mounted rubber stamps with the red rubber and grey foam padding already attached. They are ready to place on an acrylic block. You can also stamp by just holding onto the sides of the thick clear transparency card that the stamp comes on. I've tried this, and it does work. There are a total of 43 of their different stamps to choose from, so have fun.

ATC Folding Technique using goodie bag freebie

Hi Guys,

You know I am always give you a free clear bag of ATC goodies with every order that you place. It is usually enough collage type items to create at least 2 ATCs. So today I decided to see what I could come up with using my current "School Days" ATC giveaway pack. (papers to vary) The only other item that I used was the NEW 7 Gypsies ATC Naked Chipboard: File Folder. These are the exact size of an ATC, 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in., but the tab makes the back side measure 3 5/8". I also forgot to use the metal anchor. This is what the outside of the file folder looks like:

Here I creased, bent and glued down the 2 outer edges of the matted school teacher. By folding these edges this way you are able to competely close the ATC file folder, and this technique will also keep your ATC file folder from falling over when openned. This is a great folding technique that can be used with any theme that you are working on. If you are interested in the 7 Gypies File Folders they are only $1.93. Here is the link to that product at the store: http://youratcstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=55&products_id=1356

I hope you all are enjoying your freebie kits. Fall and Halloween kits will be coming out within the next few weeks. Happy ATC Making!!!!!

Oh another thing....New products on the way!

Just a quick note to let you know that I will be receiving my order from Prima sometime this week. I will post some of the new products here once I have received that order. ie. Collage Flowers, Tim Holtz Transparencies, ATC stamps and more. I will also be adding new ephemera collage packets. I finally have put together packs of foreign language books, old newspapers, other aged books, antique playing cards, antique bingo cards and bingo pieces, ATC colored and texture paper sets, old and aged maps and pamphlets, tiny colored shells and antique music sheets.

You have to try these!!

I purchased these are the Craft and Hobby Show this summer and this adhesive is so wonderful, that I had to share with you. The glueRings are tiny double-sided adhesive diamonds that come on a roll, and you put it on your finger or thumb. Just slide a ring of glue onto your finger and roll it out. Then peel back the liner and press your embellishment, or paper etc. into place. It's so easy and an awesome tool!! I love it because it is so wide, and so much wider than my regular tape runner and it's half the price. It's the perfect tape to tape those hard to reach corners on your ATCs and those small die-cuts and embellishments. It is easily transferable, but also a permanent adhesive. There is also over 25 feet per roll, so this roll will last you a while. Do I sound excited, or what!?! If you purchase one of these and are not happy with it, you can send it back at my expense and receive a full refund. So what do you have to lose?

If you would like to order one of these, here is the link to that product. I also carry their vellum tape strips which are totally invisible when used with vellum.
http://youratcstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=1325