Here is the April 2013 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

COLORFUL SPRING

This is the free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month of April 2013 which is themed, "Colorful Spring".  This will be given free with orders during the month of April 2013.

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Kaisercraft Secret Admirer (3 different ones shown in the photo, but the entire 12 in. x 12 in. sheet is included below)
1 - decorative bare chipboard piece for you to paint or distress
1 - phrase "COLORFUL SPRING"
1 - 1/4 in. x 1/4 in. x 1/4 in. handmade paper red rose with green wire stem (NOT SHOWN IN PHOTO)
1 - colorful fiber piece, 1 thin white white ribbon, 3 colored waxed linen (pink, green and yellow)
1 -  1 in. x 4 in. coordinating paper strip
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. coordinating paper strip 1 - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" blank white artist trading card
1 - 1/2 of a newspaper die-cut flower to be inked in bright colors to match (if you want to do that)
1 - a wider/thicker 2 3/4 in. x 3 3/4 in. ATC clear sleeve

This is the Kaisercraft Secret Admirer 12 in. x 12 in.  There are 12 different 3 in. x 4 in. images that will be used for this kit.  One will be included in this kit.

Here is just a sample of some of the decorative chipboard pieces that will be in this kit.  There are so many beautifully embossed chipboard pieces.  These can be painted with acrylic paints, inked with a sponge in the color of your choice, sprayed with misters, glittered, and so much more. 

Here is my second Marie Antoinette Artist Trading Card

Marie Antoinette ATC made from the March 2013 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month.  I didn't use the floral frame, the printed flowers, or the pearl ribbon.  I just wanted to come up with something different then my first Marie Antoinette that I posted earlier.  Just another example of what can be made from our ATC kit.  Enjoy!

Here is the March ATC Kit of the Month - Marie Antoinette

This is the free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month of March 2013 which is themed, "Marie Antoinette".  This will be given free with orders during the month of March 2013.

2 - 3 in. x 4 in. double-sided cardstock pieces.cut from the 12 in. x 12 in. Chanson and the Ballade paper from the NEW Prima Marketing Divine Collection.
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. coordinating piece of paper.
1 - Marie Antoinette image which also includes a floral ATC frame that I created, along with 3 different flower images to cut apart and glue to her hair.  I have made 3 different Marie Antoinette floral frames and images. 

1 - silver masquerade mask charm (I cut off the loop before gluing it to Marie's face)

1 - 2 1/2 in. piece of faux pearl plastic beads on a string and 5 mini pearls to use for a necklace or hair piece

1 - a small strip of German Dresden Silver Fleur Border

3 - different Prima Marketing Mulberry Paper Flowers (see the mix of flowers pictured separately below)

3 Iridescent gems, 1 large round self adhesive pearl gem, and a pinch of small pink/purple seed beads to glue to the center of one of your Prima flowers. 

1 - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" blank artist trading card and clear ATC sleeve

Here is my Marie Antoinette Artist Trading Card.  It was made with everything that was included in the March kit, and I had additional paper pieces left too.

Here is a photo of the different types of the Prima Marketing Mulberry Paper Flowers that will be used with this kit.  I will make sure to pick 3 different colors and shapes to go with each ATC kit that I make.  There are 100's of colors and shapes in this huge mix of Prima flowers perfectly sized for Artist Trading Cards. 

My Photo Booth Artist Trading Card

"Photo Booth" February ATC Kit 2013



Here is my ATC that I made this afternoon with our current free artist trading card kit, "Photo Booth".  I created this by using only the items that were included in this month's ATC kit.  I came up with so many different ones using the double-sided Film Strip cardstock piece and the tickets, but this is my final creation.  I loved the teal and cream striped back of the Film Strip paper and had a hard time chosing whether to use it with a piece of the film strip, but decided on this.  I may just open up another kit, just to create one more, LOL!  I will post one here and on my facebook page if I do.  I even had some items and paper scraps left over to use on a future ATC.  I keep all my scraps because the small pieces are perfect for such a small canvas size.  Enjoy!

"Photo Booth" Artist Trading Card kit of the Month for February 2013

February's Free ATC Kit of the Month

I decided this February not to do a Valentine's Day kit like I have the last three years.  By the way, you can still purchase any, or all of our previous ATC kits of the month by visiting: http://youratcstore.com/atc-kits-c-97.html

Here is what is included in our free Artist Trading Card kit this month(free with any order placed at www.yourATCstore.com this month)

1 - white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. blank ATC, and an ATC crystal clear sleeve (not shown in photo)
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Filmstrip cardstock
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Core'Dinations Gala Gold cardstock (Can be distressed and sanded to show core)
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. Core'Dinations Dalmatian cardstock (can also be distressed and sanded to show core)
2 - tickets from a 12 x 12 Jenni Bowlin Studio Label Sheet Perforated Paper
2 - vintage tickets cut from a 7gypsies 12 x 12 Camden Collection - Columbia
1 - a red "PHOTO BOOTH" image, as well as a black & white image of a pointing hand to cut apart
2 - different vintage photo booth photos will be included; 48 different photos all together being used for kits
1 - small chipboard arrow or star; 6 different neutral colors and shapes being used for kits, only one shown
2 - Ruby Red shiney Candi Dots with 2 Candi fix foam pads to attach the dots, 4 shown in photo but you will receive only 2

January's free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2013

January's "Snow Fairy" ATC Kit of the Month

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. light blue snow-glittered (the white dots are raised and sparkly)

1 - Scalloped rectangular die-cut cardstock in sky blue 

1 - Snow Fairy Image

1 - 3/4 in. x 3 1/2 in. strip of holographic stars adhesive decal 

1 - piece of May Arts White Mini Pom Pom ribbon

1 - piece of silver glitter ribbon or a piece of baby blue snowflake glittered ribbon

1 - a small piece of ribbon with snowflakes

1 - white snowflake brad

2 - pop-dots to use behind your Snow Fairy

1 - "Snow Fairy" phrase printed on parchment paper (not shown in the photo, but included in the photo below)

3 - white snowflake sequins

1 - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" blank white artist trading card

1 - ATC clear sleeve

                    Here is my Snow Fairy Artist Trading Card that I made from the above kit.

I put glitter on her wings to make them sparkle.   

Here is my 2nd Home for the Holidays ATC

December 2012 Christmas ATC kit titled "Home for the Holidays"; a house shaped artist trading card. 

 ATC example #2 made from December's free kit.

December FREE ATC kit - Home for the Holidays

December's FREE Artist Trading Card kit is titled, "Home for the Holidays" which is a house shaped ATC. 

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

1 - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" house shaped artist trading card template (house shown cut from paper)

      The corners are bent down to show both sides of the double-sided paper
1 - 1 1/2" x 4" piece of Authentique Festive - Jolly candy cane striped double-sided paper
1 - 3" x 4" piece of Authentique Festive - Glistening plaid double-sided paper
1 - 3" x 4" piece of Authentique Festive - Merry holly swirl double-sided paper
1 - "Home for the Holidays" printed on ivory cardstock. You can cut apart and glue it to your house
1 - piece of mini holly or pine garland to make a tiny wreath for your house (2 different ones shown at bottom left of the photo), as well as a mini piece of red irish waxed linen to create a bow for your wreath.
1 - piece of red ribbon to decorate your house (either red zigzag or red sequin piece)
1 - small piece of tinsel twine for your chimney (either silver or gold)
1 - there are 4 different Santa Claus images with this kit; all 4 shown in photo. One will be included in your kit.  This Santa Claus can be cut out and glued inside, outside, or even coming out of the chimney of your house.
1 - red and silver star sequin, as well as 2 green holly leaf sequins and 3 red balls for berries.
1 - foam pine tree (either green or lime green; there are also 2 different sizes) One will be in your kit
1 - bronze Christmas wreath charm
1 - white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. blank ATC
1 - clear ATC sleeve


Here is my "Home for the Holidays" house shaped Christmas ATC.  I cut out the house template and traced the template onto both of the 3" x 4" pieces included in the kit.  You can pick which side you would like for the inside or the outside of your house.  I chose the holly side for my outside.  Before gluing them together, I cut and scored the door so it would open to show the red and white side of the plaid paper through the door.  I also cut and glued the roof out of the 1 1/2" x 4" piece of candy cane stripe paper.  I also added some glue and glitter to the green foam tree so it looked decorated and then glued the red sequin star on top before gluing it to the house.  I shaped the mini holly garland piece into a circle, and tied the red waxed linen into a tiny bow for my wreath.  Please feel free to send me a photo your completed Christmas ATC house.  Please send photo to yourATCstore@comcast.net

November free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

"Fun and Games" is the titled for November's Artist Trading Card kit of the Month

This kit will have all of the above items, but will include EITHER an ivory mini domino tile, or a vintage Scrabble wooden tile (both shown in the photo).  Other items included in this kit are:

1 - 3" x 3" square cut from Tim Holtz's Distressable 9" x 9" Cardstock - Games

1 - 3" x 3" square cut from Tim Holtz's Distressable 9" x 9" Cardstock - Bingo

1 - strip cut from a vintage Bingo card

1 - 1/4 of a playing card from a vintage deck of cards

1 - 1/4 of a Monolopy Property Card or 1/4 of a Chance Card taken from a vintage Monopoly game

2 - little tiny puzzle pieces

1 - piece of paper cut from the pages of a vintage Scrabble How-To Book.

1 - Clear circular game piece

1 - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" blank white artist trading card

1 - ATC clear sleeve

Halloween "The Raven" Artist Trading Card

I just had to make another artist trading card with our current kit.  Enjoy!

"The Raven" Tombstone Shaped Halloween Artist Trading Card

Here is my Tombstone shaped Raven Artist Trading Card. I made this using the contents of the kit and had some leftover items to use for another ATC.

"The Raven" Tombstone Shaped ATC Halloween Free Kit of the Month

October's free ATC kit is themed from the Edgar Allen Poe's narrative poem, "The Raven".  Each kit comes with a tombstone template that measures 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in..  You will cut the tombstone template out, and place it onto the kraft chipboard ATC that has been placed in the kit.  You will then trace and cut the tombstone out.  Then choose one of the 3 in. x 4 in. cardstock pieces from the kit.  Trace the tombstone chipboard ATC, then cut and glue the cardstock tombstone onto the chipboard tombstone.  This will be the base for your ATC.  Now, just be creative and have fun making your own "The Raven" Halloween ATC!  You can scroll down to see my ATC.

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

1 - Kraft Chipboard 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. blank ATC
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Tombstone template
2 - 3 in. x 4 in. pieces of Halloween themed cardstock
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. coordinating Halloween themed cardstock
1 - The Raven Never More word phrase printed on glossy paper
1 - 1 of 3 different colors of maple leaf sequins
2 - different paper tombstones punched from Martha Stewart's Tombstone Punch

1 - there are 7 different collage images with this kit; Edgar Allen Poe, witch hat, 2 different potion bottles, 2 different "The Raven" books, and of course a black raven.   Five images will be included in your kit.  All have been professional printed.
1 - piece of mini pom pom ribbon; either black or orange

1 - piece of tinsel; either gold or silver

1 - piece of sheer black ribbon with the word "Boo!"

1 - silver pumpkin charm

1 - clear ATC sleeve

Here are the 19 different papers being used for this kit.  Some of them are glitter or foil embossed.  Paper is from DCWV The Midnight Spell Paper Pad. 

"Pretty in Pink" September Artist Trading Card Kit

Here is the "Pretty in Pink" FREE ATC kit for the month of September

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

1 - white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. blank ATC
1 - Bazzill pink 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. black glossy paper
1 - black dresdan french border trim
1 - Pretty in Pink phrase
5 - paper flower punched from mini punch set (You can make a paper rose with these.  Just fold the paper petals to make a bud.  See pink paper rose on my ATC).
1 - paper pink and green rose petal leaf
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of pink lace fabric piece
1 - piece of pink satin reversible stitched edge ribbon trim
1 - another piece of fancy pink ribbon (2 shown in photo.  One will be included in your kit.
1 - there are 3 different images with this kit; all 3 shown in photo.  One will be included in your kit.
1 - pinch of pink round sequins, pale pink rhinestones and hot pink rhinestones.
1 - clear ATC sleeve

Here is my "Pretty in Pink" Artist Trading Card that I made from this kit.

ATC made from the August kit of the month

My Retro Bathing Beauty Artist Trading Card

Here is my ATC that I made with the items contained in this month's ATC kit. First, I inked the outside rim of the playing card included in the kit.  I used the Core'dinations paper and the 2 glitter strips to make a beach for my retro gal.  I sanded the tan paper to bring out the core color of the paper.  I then spread glue with my finger, and sprinkled the Flower Soft Sand to create my beach.  I then tore and layered the blue and white glitter papers to make it look like a wave was coming into shore.  I layered and glued all three pieces.  I cut the loop off of the bronze sand castle charm and glued it to the card.  I chose the wave design side of the Fishies paper to mat my retro beauty and glued it to my playing card.  I then cut out the words "Retro Beauty" and the beach ball and glued them to the ATC.   Lastly, I layered the palm tree die cuts which are included in the kit, and then placed the pop dot behind the green palm leaves before gluing it to complete my ATC.  There you go!  Have fun creating with this ATC kit which will be included in every order throughout the month of August.  

Here are the five Retro Beach Beauties that we have chosen for this kit 

One of these bathing beauties will be included in your kit.

August 2012 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month - Retro Bathing Beauties

"Retro Bathing Beauties" is the theme for this month's free Artist Trading Card kit of the month.

  This ATC kit will be placed in every order throughout the month of August, 2012.

This Artist Trading Card Kit includes the following:

1 -  vintage 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Hoyle Pinockle Playing Card with a mermaid design to use as your base

1 - 2 in. x 4 in. double sided paper piece of Little Fishies from the Little Yellow Bicycle Splash Collection

1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. paper piece of Core-dinations Sand Castle paper for your sand - Great for sanding

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Sparking Water piece of glitter paper to use as water

1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Opal Glitter piece of paper to use as a white wave

1 - bronze double sided sand castle charm

1 - small envelope with a small pinch of Flower Soft Sand sprinkles to glue and sprinkle on your beach

1 - palm tree punched using the Marvy Jumbo Palm Tree punch (a green top & a wood-grain tree trunk)

1 of 5 different retro beach bathing beauty collage images (one will be chosen per kit)

1 - beach ball image

1 - "Retro Beauty" word phrase to cut and use on your ATC

Lastly, an artist trading card sleeve to place your completed ATC

"Let's Make Fabric Flowers July free Artist Trading Card Kit

Here is the "Let's Make Fabric Flowers" ATC kit of the month that will be included free with orders for July 2012.

 

This kit includes:

1 - Cream burlap fabric piece (stiffened with fabric stiffener)
1 - Cream canvas fabric piece
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of green Core'dination textured paper
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of blue Core'dination textured paper
1 - small piece of sandpaper to sand the Core'dinations papers
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. coordinating ATC card
1 - stamped image "Grow where you're planted"
1 - black stamped flower which will be used for the flower template
1 - coordinating piece of ribbon
1 - piece of olive green leaf vine ribbon
4 - Iridescent adhesive rhinestones
1 - 3D adhesive foam dot
3 - micro glue dots
2 - buttons - one large and one small (Colors may vary; see photo above for selections)
1 - ATC sleeve
Also included will be complete step-by-step instructions for making the burlap and canvas flowers.


Here is my "Let's Make Fabric Flowers", Grow where you're planted Artist Trading Card.  The green and blue Core'dination textured papers have an inner core the coordinates with the outer canvas texture color of the paper.  Sanding, tearing, etc. will bring out this inner core color.   See how I sanded the edge of the royal blue and green Core'dinations textured papers with sand paper.  It allows for a lighter green and blue shade to show on the edges.  (You will find a small piece of sand paper in your kit).   I also have Core'dinations ATCs available online. 

This ATC was made with everything provided in the kit, except for the glue and a pair of scissors.

*NEW Artist Trading Card Kits from Creative Imaginations

Well, ATC fans, I just received a box of the most amazing Artist Trading Card products Creative Imaginations.  They are now available for immediate purchase!!  yourATCstore  There are six different Artist Trading Card themes to choose from.  There are also ATC Card packs, gorgeous and unique diecuts shapes (81 shapes per package!), and word cardstock stickers with over 100 words all coordinating with the six different ATC themes. 

The six different kits are: 

 Antique

 Life's Journey

Devotion

 Oceanside

 Life is Art

Loolah

You have to check out their blog too!!!!  They have the most amazing Artist Trading Card examples created by their inspirational staff.  It's a must see!  Here is the link to their Artist Trading Card posts:  Creative Imaginations Artist Trading Card Examples

My Steampunk Artist Trading Card

Here is my Steampunk ATC that I made from the June Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month.  I had a lot of paper pieces left, as well as the hot air balloon charm, and the grey waxed linen.  The only additional items I used was scissors, glue, a blue and yellow colored pencil, and Pop Dots.  Everything else was included in the kit.  So enjoy!  Please feel free to leave me a comment!

Free June Steampunk Artist Trading Card Kit

Here is the Free Steampunk ATC kit that will be included with orders for June 2012. 

Not shown in the photo below is the word, "Steampunk", which is made from the coolest Steampunk font.  You can see this in the above posting of my ATC that I made from this kit. 

 Included in the kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Core'dination paper

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Core'dination paper

1 - small piece of sandpaper to sand the Core'dinations papers

2 - 2 in. x 3 in. coordinating paper pieces

1 - Blank white ATC

1 - ATC sleeve

5 - different Steampunk collage images

2 - different punched scalloped oval coordinating paper pieces (1 - tan scripted & 1 with gears)

1 - white fluted paper piece

1 - silver hot air balloon charm

1 - 6 in. piece of grey irish waxed linen

1 - micro mini metal brad

1 - original watch hand

1 - small glue dot to use to attach your watch hand and charm

Here is a photo of some of the Steampunk images that I chose to use for this kit.  Each Steampunk ATC kit will receive 5 different Steampunk collage images that can be used to create your ATC or other altered art project.   Use images as is, or color them with colored pencils and cut them out to create your own unique collaged ATC. 

Included in your kit are 2 different Core'dinations Embossed Impression paper pieces, as well as a small piece of sandpaper.  The embossed impression on the papers below have been sanded to show the inner core of the paper which brings out the detail of the embossed image.  Easy Peasy!  Also in the photo below is a closer look at the small embellishments in the kit.

May's Free Artist Trading Card Kit is "Butterfly Fairies"

Here is the May 2012 ATC Kit of the Month titled, "Butterfly Fairies"

Each May Artist Trading Card kit will include 2 - 3 in. x 4 in. papers (an aqua blue with white pocka dots, and a coordinating newsprint butterfly piece), and a collage image of the mushroom, a butterfly and a vintage child.  These images will need to be cut out and layered in order to create your own butterfly fairy to mount onto the background of your choice.  This kit also includes a piece of olive green satin ribbon, an orange twill, as well as an olive green leaf ribbon.  I have also printed out the words Believe, Fairy, Wings and Butterfly.  You can use one word, combine 2 words or use them all; it's your choice.  Just cut them apart, ink them, and just glue.  There is also a silver butterfly side-view charm, a 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. blank white ATC card and now finally back in stock, a new vellum glassine 3 in. x 4 1/2 in. envelope to place your completed ATC into.

  Here is the link to the glassine envelopes if you would like to purchase them:  http://youratcstore.com/atc-sleevesenvelopes-c-27.html

Here are the 3 different butterflies and a few of the vintage children that will be chosen for the kit. 

Here is my Butterfly Fairy Artist Trading Card that I made from the items in the May kit.  I cut two of the butterflies out of the newsprint butterfly paper and attached them to the olive green leaf ribbon.  You can also see how I cut out, arranged and glued the 3 collage images (the mushroom, butterfly and vintage child).   I chose the 2 words "Fairy" and "Wings", cut and inked them to match too.