Here's a Valentine's Day Artist Trading Card

I made this Valentine's ATC with next month's free Valentine's Day Artist Trading Card Kit. So here is a peek at the red glitter paper strip, just one of the ribbon selections, one of the vintage postage stamp stickers, a gem, and a vintage image from the yourATCstore Valentine's collage sheet. See the whole free kit debut on February 1st.

January 2011 Winter Wonderland Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

January 2011 "Winter Wonderland" Artist Trading Card FREE Kit of the Month

Here is the January 2011 FREE ATC Kit of the month. This kit will be placed in orders through the month of January. This kit can also be purchased on our website under the ATC Kit Category. This photo above shows the fronts and backs of the 2 - 3 in. x 4 in. pieces of Winter Wonderland cardstock from the Bo Bunny Press Snowy Serenade Collection. Also in this kit is one 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of coordinating paper from the same paper collection. There is also a vintage wintertime photo cut from our Snow Fun 1 or Snow Fun 2 Collage Sheets. Now you know I love sequins, right?! So, of course, you will find sequins in this kit. There are 2 white detailed snowmen, and a pinch of different shaped snowflakes that are white, iridescent clear, silver and iridescent white. There is also a pinch of small snowballs (tiny styrofoam white balls) to glue to your artwork, and lastly a silver fancy snowflake charm. As usual there is also a blank ATC card and sleeve for your ATC creation. If you are not into making ATCs, then make a great tag or bookmark. You can also use this kit to create your own wintertime greeting card or use the items for a scrapbook page. Next month will be Vintage Valentine's Day.

December's Free "Father Christmas" Artist Trading Card Kit

December's Artist Trading Card Kit

Here was the free December 2010 "Father Christmas" Artist Trading Card kit that was placed in orders from last month. This kit is now available for purchase on the website under the ATC Kit category. The photo below shows the front and backs of the 1 of the 3" x 4" pieces of Christmas cardstock that comes in this kit (the 2 in the upper left corner). You will also receive one double sided artist trading card cut from the Pink Paislee Father Christmas Trading Card paper (12 shown in photo), and one Santa circle cut from Father Christmas Around The World paper. There are also 2 postage stamp sized vintage images cut from the Graph 45 Christmas Past Letters to Santa paper, a pinch of miscellaneous Christmas holiday sequins, a Father Christmas image stamped with black Staz-on ink, and 2 hand stamped and punched stockings (one red, one green). There are 6 different coordinating ribbons in this kit, of which 2 will be chosen for the kit, a silver Christmas tree charm, and lastly, a blank ATC card and sleeve for your ATC creation.

Here is a closer look at the sequins, stamped image, paper stockings, the postage stamps, etc.

November's Free Thanksgiving Artist Trading Card Kit

"Giving Thanks" Artist Trading Card Kit

Here is the "Giving Thanks" Thanksgiving Artist Trading Card kit that will be given FREE with your order during the month of November. There are six different 3" x 4" pieces of Thanksgiving cardstock from Karen Foster. Two will be chosen for you. There will be a vintage Thanksgiving collage image cut from a yourATCstore Collage Sheet. There are also 5 different coordinating ribbons available with this kit. You will receive the pumpkin ribbon, as well as one of the other coordinating ribbons, a 1/4 inch piece of rust Bazzill cardstock, and a strip of Thanksgiving cardstock with sayings like, pumpkin pie, and turkey & cranberries, and a leaf charm. Now, you know I love sequins, so I have included a few sequins in this kit too. A red cornucopia, gold and orange turkeys and orange pumpkins. And lastly, a blank ATC card and sleeve for your finished ATC creation. If you don't make artist trading cards, there is enough goodies in this kit to make a Thanksgiving greeting card or tag.

October's FREE Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Here is October's free Artist Trading Card Kit of the month.

One free with every order during the month of October.

Here is the "Fall/Halloween" Artist Trading Card kit that will be given FREE with every order for the month of October. The photo shows the front and backs of the 2 different 3" x 4" pieces of Fall cardstock from the Pinecone Press (Pumpkin Pie and Witch Stockings) also available through the store under this category. http://youratcstore.com/atc-papers-6-x-6-8-x-8-12-x-12-c-93.html?osCsid=a8405569c05ed14a0cb1f5bda13fe011. There will be a Halloween image cut from one of the many different yourATCstore Halloween Collage Sheet, and a picket fence die-cut cut from black or brown cardstock. There are 5 different coordinating ribbons available with this kit, so 2 will be chosen for you, along with a 1 1/4 in. x 5/8 in. piece of ribbon of a glittery skeleton. Also in this kit will be a pinch of misc. Fall and Halloween sequins as shown in the photo, and one charm (either a skeleton key, a pumpkin or a halloween cat), plus a blank ATC card and sleeve for your finished ATC Fall/Halloween creation.

Here is an Artist Trading Card that I made with one of these kits. I still had extra paper, sequins and my charm left for another project.

Here's a tag/bookmark I made.

Here is an example of a school tag or bookmark made from the free September Artist Trading Card kit of the month. Great for a child's bookmark or a tag for a teacher's gift. It measure 6 inches x 3 inches. The twine that I used as a bow is the only item that was not in the kit. Here's the store link if you'd like to order some. You get 10 yards for only $1.10. http://youratcstore.com/creative-impressions-natural-twine-yards-p-2754.html

I just wanted to show that you can create more than just an ATC with this this month's kit.

September "Elementary School" Free Artist Trading Card Kit

Photo of the "Elementary School" Artist Trading Card Kit. See description below.

Here is the September "Elementary School" Artist Trading Card kit that will be given FREE with every order for the remainder of the month. The photo shows the front and backs of the 3 different 3" x 4" pieces of school cardstock from the Studio Calico Elementary Collection. You will receive 2 - 3" x 4" pieces of these in this kit. There is a vintage school image cut from one of the yourATCstore Back to School Collage Sheet, a strip of FabRips from Studio Calico to match the papers (you can cut into the FabRips piece determining how wide you would like it, and then just hold the sticker strip down and rip, creating a fringed piece of fabric ribbon). You will also receive part of a page from a 1950 Children's Dictionary, and a double sided alphabet or number card from a pack of Learning Cards. There will also be a yellow or blue (a letter or a number) felt sticker, a small piece of Creative Impressions Alphabet Twill Ribbon http://youratcstore.com/creative-impressions-m-53.html, an Apple or Schoolhouse charm, plus a blank ATC card and sleeve for your ATC Elementary creation.

End of August Free Artist Trading Card Kit

This is the FREE Artist Trading Card kit for the remainder of the month of August. This kit will also be given for orders in September until the "Elementary School" ATC kit is ready. We ordered new release papers for this kit at the Craft and Hobby Show in July. They haven't arrived at the store yet, but as soon as they do, the September "Elementary School" Artist Trading Card kits will be put together, photos uploaded to this store blog, and then placed with the September orders for the remainder of that month. The photo below shows the front and back of the 2 - 3" x 4" pieces of travel cardstock that you will receive in this kit. You will also receive a vellum sticker cut from the travel sticker collection sheet below the kit photo. A vintage postcard image, a strip of FabRips from Studio Calico to match the papers (you can cut into the FabRips piece determining how wide you would like it, and then just hold the sticker strip down and rip, creating a fringed piece of fabric ribbon). Also included is 3 small maps die-cut circles, a strip of brown fiber, and of course, a blank ATC card and sleeve for your ATC after it is created. You will also receive a silver sun charm that is not included in the photo below.

This is the travel sticker collection sheet. You will receive one of these with your kit.

Here is my Artist trading card using the kit. The arrows were cut out of the backside of the camera paper. I will demonstrate the map flower in my next newsletter.

Here is the same ATC, but with a pleated paper flower in the center. I will also demonstrate how to make this one in the newsletter too. So if you are not registered for our newsletter, go sign up for an account at www.yourATCstore.com and place a check in the newsletter box.

If you would like to purchase the "Documentary" papers from Studio Calico, then you can click on the links below to be directed to them at the store.

http://youratcstore.com/studio-calico-documentary-collection-fstop-camera-p-3052.html

http://youratcstore.com/studio-calico-documentary-collection-p-3053.html

Photos from the Summer Craft & Hobby Show

Hey guys! Just thought you all would enjoy seeing some photos that were taken at the Summer CHA Show that took place July 27-29th, 2010. It was held in Chicago, IL. It was 4 great days of fun, great conversations, crafting and sore feet.

This is the famous ATC artist, Bernie Berlin, author of Artist Trading Card Workshop. She was at the Art-C Booth at the show, a new brand from the C-Thru Ruler Co. The Art-C line is dedicated to mixed media artists and the of course, the ATC sensation. These great Artist Trading Card products that will be shipping in October. I can't wait to get these in amazing products in the store. You can see some of the new products behind us in the photo.

Here is a photo of some Artist Trading Cards that she created.

Hum, wonder who this is, LOL?! The incredible Tim Holtz. Oh, and me of course! This was early morning, so I don't look too awake yet. He was autographing his Sizzix, Texture Fades Embossing Folders which I was fortunate to receive; one of which will be given away to one lucky winner in the first yourATCstore October ATC swap/contest. Watch our blog and newsletter for details later.

Here is the beautiful Teresa Collins and I in front of her new scrapbooking line. She also has a new jewelry line full of sparkle and bling~ It was fun doiing the make and takes with her new product lines at her booth.

Here is a photo of with Suze Weinberg, one of the Signature Artists at Ranger Industries. Her demos were so neat to watch. She's amazing and fun!

Of course, I had to get my photo taken with Tim again. He also autographed my art apron for the second time; first time was in 2008. Tim's demos were great to watch! I also enjoyed his product samples that he created, as well as seeing and touching all of the new Idea-ology and Ranger products that will be released this Fall.

August FREE Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

August FREE Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Here is one of my artist trading cards that I made from the kit~

Here is another artist trading card that I made from the kit.

August ATC Kit of the Month

Here is the August Artist Trading Card kit of the month. This kit is given free with every order placed in the month of August. A Travel ATC Kit will be created soon for the end of this month. This will be posted when available, but for now the "All That Glitters" will be the kit you will receive. This month's theme is, "All That Glitters" full of glam, glitter and sparkle. You will receive 1 of the 3 in. x 4 in. glittery patterned pieces of cardstock (shown on the far left), plus one of the other 3 in. x 4 in. pieces. (Either the light blue or yellow). You will also be receiving both of the ribbon pieces shown, some lime green round sequins, a baby blue gem or pearl, 2 round yellow glitter balls and a square gold brad that has been dipped in orange glitter to match the cardstock. Also in this kit is an image are cut from the yourATCstore Actress Beauties from the 30's, 40's & 50's Collage Sheet and the word phrase ALL THAT GLITTERS. Of course, there will be a blank ATC, and an ATC sleeve to place your masterpiece in once you have created your ATC.

Here is July 2010 free artist trading card kit of the month

Patriotic 4th of July

Here is July's Artist Trading Card Kit of the month. This kit is given free with every order placed this month. This month's theme is "Patriotic 4th of July", so everything in this kit is red, white and blue, with lots of stars and stripes. You will receive 1 of the 3 in. x 4 in. glittery striped pieces of cardstock (shown on the far right), plus one of the other 3 in. x 4 in. pieces. (Either the firecracker or the faded flag one). You will also be receiving one of the patriotic red, white and blue pieces of ribbon, a gold star brad and a red, white or blue smaller brad. Also in this kit is a strip of vellum with random gold stars, plus a pinch of a variety of star sequins in red, white and blue. Images are cut from a white or cream yourATCstore "Ol' Glory Independence Day" Collage Sheet . Of course, there will be a blank ATC, and an ATC sleeve to place your masterpiece in once you have created your Patriotic 4th of July ATC.

Here's June's FREE Artist Trading Card Kit!

June's Artist Trading Card Kit

Hey ATC artists! Take a look at this month's FREE artist trading card kit, "A Visit to the Zoo". Get one of these free ATC kits with every order throughout the month of June. If you missed out on May's kit, you can follow this link to purchase one now. Just copy and paste the link into a separate browser box.

http://youratcstore.com/artist-trading-card-month-2010-p-2970.html?osCsid=63d526e37021efc389cfa6b015f7b070

The May kit will include only 2 of the 7 - 3 in. x 4 in. paper selections shown in the photo (There are 10 animal prints papers shown, so you can see both sides. You will receive one of these as well as one of the jungle leaves papers shown in the middle of the photo). You will also be receiving only one of the 3 coordinating double sided 3" x 1" pieces of shown in the photo on the right, one 3" x 3/16" sticker strip of one of the animal print stickers shown, and 2 jungle leaf sequins; one in lime green and green. There is also a 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" Arist Trading Card chosen from the Leisure Arts Jungle ATC Collection Paper Pack, and an zoo animal image cut from our "A Visit to the Zoo" collage sheet. Don't forget the blank white ATC card for making your ATC on, and an Artist Trading Card sleeve to place your masterpiece in once you have created your ATC.

If you are interested in the Leisure Arts Artist Trading Card Paper Pack Collections, then you can follow this link to make your purchase and choose from 25 different ATC paper pack collections. Each pack has 20 different themed design pages with 2 of each design; that's a total of 40 ATCs! Priced below retail too. Just copy and paste the link into a separate browser box. http://youratcstore.com/card-collections-leisure-c-95.html

Finally May FREE Artist Trading Card Kit is posted!

May 2010 FREE Artist Trading Card Kit

Sorry Bloggers! Boy, I can't believe it's been so long since I posted last. My store and familylife keeps me pretty busy.

Well here is the ATC kit that customer's will receive FREE with their orders for the month of May. It's called, "Springtime Birds and Butterflies". It features some wonderful colors just for Springtime. Your free kit will include only 2 of the 4, 3 in. x 4 in. paper selections shown in the photo (We'll choose either the butterfly paper and image, or the bird paper and image along with one other matching pieces of cardstock). You will also be receiving only one of the beautiful matching pieces of ribbon shown in the photo, one of the four flower or butterfly colored brads, 2 small Pearl Gem Stickers, a pinch of Springtime sequins not shown in the photo (which are pots with small hand diggers, butterflies, bees, roses, and a watering can, just to mention a few. There is also a blank white ATC card, and an ATC sleeve to place your masterpiece in once you have created your ATC. Not into ATCs, well there is enough things in this kit to make a greeting card rather then an Artist Trading Card.

Clarification on March ATC St. Patrick's Day Kit

Hi there,

I wanted to clarify my last post on the March St. Patrick's Day Kit.

Normally, the current month's free kits is not put for sale until the following month. I decided to try and put the March kit for sale, as well as giving the same kit away free with everyone's orders. I started running out of things, so I decided to just give it away free and not sell it as well. If anyone would like to purchase extra March kits, then you will have to wait until April 1st. EVERYONE WILL STILL BE receiving a FREE St. Patrick's Day ATC kit with their orders when your purchase is over $10.00 worth of products. Just please note that there have been some changes to the previously posted St. Patrick's Day photo.

Some changes to the March Kit of the Month

I had such an overwhelming response for the March St. Patrick's Day Artist Trading Card Kit, that I ran out of some of the sequin embellishments I originally included in that kit. My supplies of the large metallic shamrocks, the small green leprochans, and the little pots of gold have been used up. I did find some 1/2 inch green shamrocks the other day, but was unable to repurchase the same St. Patrick's Day sequins. I will be substituting the 1/2 inch shamrocks for the remainder of the month, and will be taking this kit off of sale. I will still be including the small green and gold stars. I'm so sorry for this late change, and if I have disappointed anyone.

Get ready for the April Easter ATC Kit of the Month. I will be using the New Karen Foster Designs pastel Easter cardstock from her new Vintage Easter line, as well as some other great embellishments. Here is a sneak peek of the cardstock being used:

Bunnies & Lace, Easter Stripes, Old Fashioned Eggs

This is the sticker sheet that will also be available. These stickers will make some adorable Vintage Easter ATCs and greeting cards! Check out all of our Vintage Easter Collage Sheets. There are so many to choose from!

Here is the March Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

March ATC Kit

You will receive one of the ATC March St. Patrick's Day kits free with every $10.00 product order during the month of March. That's $10.00 before the shipping charges have been added. Any order under the $10.00 limit will receive a free charm. I have also made this kit available for purchase separately. Here is the link for that: http://youratcstore.com/artist-trading-card-month-march-2010-p-2850.html

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: Two of the 3 in. x 4 in. green shamrock cardstock, 2 different pieces of ribbon chosen from the 5 available, a St. Patrick's Day image cut from one of our St. Patty's collage sheet. You will receive these sequins: a large sequin shamrock, a little green leprechaun man, a gold pot of cold, and a pinch of stars. You will also receive a blank white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC card and a clear ATC card sleeve to place your completed ATC in. I may change the theme towards the end of the month like I did in November

Next month's theme will be Easter.

February's FREE ATC Kit

February's FREE ATC KIT

Receive one with every $10.00 product order; before shipping.

Orders below $10.00 will receive a free Valentine charm.

Here is a sampling of the different items that will come in the February's FREE Artist Trading Card Kit. It will be placed inside all product orders over $10.00; that's $10.00 before shipping. Orders under $10.00 will receive a free Valentine heart charm.

The photo shows the 8 different ribbons I'll choose from, the many Valentine raffle tickets and love phrase strips, as well as a few of the Valentine images. Your kit will come with a blank white ATC card, an ATC sleeve and a Valentine Image. You will also receive 2 - 3 in. x 4 in. pieces of cardstock cut from the Making Memories Lovestruck Valentine Collection; 1 - piece from the "Glitter Bird" Paper and 1 from the "Valentine Paisley". You will also receive 1- ribbon strips or rick rack pieces shown in the photo, 1 - Valentine love phrase strip with a saying like, "Dream. Wonder. Graditude", "Lovebirds", "I love you to the moon and back", "You are the love of my life", "One in a million", "XOXOXOXOXOXO", "So in love" and so many more from Teresa Collins' Crush Collection. Also cut from the same paper line are raffle tickets in pink and red with patterns and all kinds of Valentine words on them. You will also receive a small handful of all sorts of Valentine sequins. There is definitely enough items in this kit to make a few Artist Trading Cards when you use some of your own items. I love making Valentine/Love ATCs, so show the love and make a Valentine ATC today! You never know, you might use it on the next wedding card you make?

January's Free Artist Trading Card Kit

January's Free ATC Kit

Geeze, it's almost the end of the month, and I am finally adding this month's free kit. So sorry guys! This is the kit that you will receive for FREE with every order throughout the month of Januray. It's themed "Snow Fun" with vintage ice skaters, snowmen, kids playing in the snow and sledding. I have over 100 different wintertime photos the I used for this kit, so no two kits are alike. This kit can also be purchased at the store under the "ATC Kits" category. http://youratcstore.com/artist-trading-card-month-january-2010-p-2755.html

Here's what you get:
There are 3 different pairs of cardstock that I've chosen to use with this kit. So you will receive one pair of these 3 in. x 4 in. pieces of cardstock, a vintage wintertime photo cut from our snow collage sheets, 1 - 3 inch piece of coordinating ribbon (4 shown in the photo), also one small piece of grey ribbon that has a snowflake printed on it then the words snow angel, and a tiny square piece that has a snowflake on it. And finally, one small brad in coordinating colors. You will also receive one blank white ATC card to use as your base, and a plastic ATC sleeve to protect your card after you're done with your creation.

If you would like for your "Snow Fun" ATC creation to be added to our blog, then please send me an email. I would like a jpeg photo along with your permission to post your artwork, and what info you would like to be typed under your ATC. For example: Lisa Dawson, L. Dawson, Lisa from Indiana, etc. etc.
I will soon be creating the next month's free kit. It will be themed, Valentine's Day, of course, with lots of embellishment goodies that I've purchased along the way!

I will also be purchasing some of the new products that were previewed at the Winter 2010 Craft and Hobby Show that was in California this week. So always checkout the "What's New".

Happy New Year to everyone!

May you be showered with blessings!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house......

....Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.