New collage sheets just for ATCs!!

Here are some new collage sheets I purchased that are just for making artist trading cards. Here is the link to the store where you can find them and many, many more: http://youratcstore.com/index.php?cPath=41

New Maya Road Products

Check out the new Maya Road products. Here is the link to the products at the store: http://youratcstore.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=27 Here are some of my favorites:

New products arrived from Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Collections

New Stamp Sets added from Crafty Secrets:

Sew Special

Bird Lovers

Flourishes

Bug's Life

Fairies

New Image & Journal Notes from Crafty Secrets

These booklets are filled with wonderful vintage images with a matching journal note per page. Each booklet measures 3 in. X 8 in. and has 32 pages printed on high quality acid and lignin free paper. These images and journal notes are perfect to use when making ATCs, greeting cards, scrapbooking and keepsakes, altered art or you can simply use these booklets as memo pads!

Childhood

Homemade

Summertime

Birds & Botanicals

Here is the link to the Crafty Secret Products:

http://youratcstore.com/index.php?cPath=53

Oh my, it's been too long!!

Sorry, I haven't posted lately. I have been wrapped up with all of the business taxes (that took forever to sort, compile, add....bla, bla, bla). Now that that is over I have been busy with loads of orders, of which I am extremely grateful for. Thank you guys and gals in ATC land!!

For days now I have been trying to post all of the new products that I have ordered, and I find that I still am not done. And you should see my desk! Don't worry, I won't be posting a picture of that. You'll have to check out all of the new things that I have added recently. Just go to the site and click on the "What's new" arrow. You'll see new items from 2 different distributors that I ordered from, tons of products from 7 Gypsies, an order of cool stuff from Artchix Studio (wait until to see the German Scrap I bought from them; don't have that on the site yet), Charms from Artgirlz (not on site yet), collage sheets from Altered Pages, more stamps from Catslife Press, more products from Crafty Secrets, (I haven't even received any of these orders yet!) And I now I will be carrying most of the products Tim Holtz uses in his monthly challenges. Here is his blog addy if you don't have it. I frequent it often: http://timholtz.typepad.com/ I haven't received my "Wanted" paper yet, by Basic Grey(that's the paper he features this month), but I will be adding that to his Monthly Challenge catagory on the site. Here's the link to that: http://youratcstore.com/index.php?cPath=78 I also found a great site to order charms from. Like crowns, birds, wings etc. Oh I can't wait!! And, and... I am hoping to be able to purchase some of the NEW Prima Artful Collage Flowers that Tim Holtz just mentioned on his blog that he is taking to his Alaskan Crafting Class Cruise. I want to buy a variety so that you will get some of each type. I will hopefully be ordering that soon too. Oh, I almost forgot, I purchased some Clear Acrylic Covers and some Clip Board Wood Covers with some Antique Brass O'Wire Binding for my Zutter Bind-it-All machine. I will be creating some mini ATC albums once I find the right kind of paper I want to use for the pages of the album. You know, clear albums are in, so wait until you see these! I'll just be binding them with these cool products, and you guys can do the rest. I also have my technique for the week, but haven't taken pictures of that yet. Hopefully, I will post that over the weekend.

Woooo, no wonder I'm so busy, and have had no time to make any ATCs! Yah, my family wonders where I'm at these days too. Check back often to see if I've gone mad yet, or become buried in paperwork and have locked myself in my workshop!!! LOL!! I do it all for you!!

Love you guys!!

And always sending smiles,

~Lisaswings~

your "yourATCstore lady"

Technique for the week

Technique for the week: Epoxy Watch Crystals.

Here is a technique for you to try.

You will need:

Watch Crystals

Watch Innards

Judikins Diamond Glaze

A toothpick

Fill the watch crystal with the Diamond Glaze, but leave room for the watch innards. Choose the watch innard pieces that you would like to use for your project. Place your pieces on top of the Diamond Glaze, and carefully sink them in the glaze using the toothpick. Refill with more glaze until it is flush with the top edge of the watch crystal. Let it dry about 1 hour. I cut a watch image out and placed it under that dry crystal before gluing it to my ATC. There you have it. You can also try other small objects or charms, some glitter too perhaps. Or use a face image, or anything under your completed epoxy embellishment that will match your ATC theme.

New Fancy Fiber Sets

Fancy Fiber Sets and some new embellishments will be added within the next few days. I have shopped many yarn specialty store over this past year throughout my travels. I have over 65 fancy yarns and fibers that have come from all over the world. I finally have put the collections together, and will be added them to the site. I have put the fibers on the Cropper Hopper Plastic Ribbon Cards measuring 4" X 6". These ribbon cards store neatly into the Cropper Hopper's Photo Case 2000(CH92419), 4X6 Embellishment Drawer(CH92419), and Photo Box(KS720). Here is a peak at the fibers and a photo of the card that they are on.

Ranger, Inkssentials Memory Glass and Memory Frames back in stock!!

Just received today and added back to the site. These have not been available for a while, but we finally have them back in stock. Looking for: Memory Frames in 1" x 3", 1 1/2" or 2" square frames, and the Memory Glass in 1" x 3", and 1", 1 1/2", or 2" square glass then come stop by. I'm sure it won't stay in stock for long once people find out it is available again. So shop soon if you have been waiting for these.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Here is the ATC I made for St. Patti's day. It also has the new 7 Gpysies Mini Paper Clips displayed in the picture that just arrived today. I have added all the new 7 Gypsies products to the site today, so you can start shopping if you want. WEAR GREEN!!

TIM HOLTZ ATC STAMPS ARE HERE!!!!!

HEY EVERYONE, I JUST RECEIVED THE NEW TIM HOLTZ ATC STAMPS FROM MY DISTRIBUTOR TODAY. I WILL HAVE THEM ON THE SITE AS SOON AS I CAN. IN THE MEANTIME, IF YOU WANT ME TO RESERVE ANY FOR YOU, JUST EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW WHICH ONES YOU WANT. I'M SO EXCITED!!!

I thought I would show you were I do most of my work. Right now I don't have a spot on the table; I must schedule an originization day. I will upload the other areas in my workshop after I do some tidying up. Enjoy!

My Pink Arist Square

Here is my Pink Artist square - Each artist has made a 2x2 art square that when joined together will make ONE creation [the pink artist doll]- ART for a cause. Here is my Pink Artist square.

Here is the link to the Pink Artist Group:

http://girl-gone-thread-wild.blogspot.com/2008/01/pink-artist-community-art-doll-project.html

The charity is Susan G. Komen for the Cure:

http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm

Sunshine, my 4 year old cockatiel

In memory of my Sunshine. My favorite one of the bunch who died Feb. 24 in my hands. She had laid over 11 eggs, and she was too weak to go on. I had no idea! After taking her to the vet, I loved her up for 4 days before she finally gave up.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine. Our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who were ill or old are restored to health and vigor. Those were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of the days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly she begins to fly from the group, flying over the green grass, her wings carrying her faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hand again caresses her beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together . . .

anonymous

There are many wonderful times and events in our home. There are also times of great loss. Our animals are treated as family members, and are very much loved. Each one is special in their own particular way. Some of them who have passed on have touched us in a special way that is important for us to share with others. As sad as it is to lose a family member, we are blessed to have the time together we did.

Say a prayer for me. I am lost without my Sunshine!

New background stamps from Lost Coast Designs. These will soon be on the site to be able to purchase separately. Each background stamp will be priced at $3.07 for each design.

NEW REDUCED PRICES ON ATC HOLDER

We need to make room for all of the new products that will be coming soon. So I thought I would drop the prices even more on the 7 Gypsies ATC Revolving Holder and all of the products that go on the holder. The refill tags, tab files, rub-ons and stickers. Check the new low prices out at the store.

Here are some new background images that I just ordered. I should have them on the site before the end of the month.

TIM HOLTZ'S NEW ARTIST TRADING CARD STAMPS!!! Aren't these amazing!! They are on order, so when the order comes in I will put it on the site and the blog. Check back often to purchase these new ATC stamps. Click on the images for a closer look!

NEW 7 GYPSIES ATC HOLDER PRODUCTS COMING SOON!! 2 different sets of transparencies for your holder, a rolodex punch, and clear protective sleeves for your artwork on your holder. NOTIFY ME TO RESERVE YOURS NOW!

Here is just part of the zoo. Here are the other loves in my life. From left to right. Sunshine, Skylar, Lily and Beaker(who has a broken beak). The yellow birds are cockatiels. They fly around the house and always want to be on my shoulders. We also have 3 cats, a rabbit, an 18" green iguana, and a beta fish. When Jenny's home we add another cat and a dog to the mix. See I really do have a zoo!

Here we are! Everyone, but the zoo at home!

Here's my family for all to see. Myself and my husband, John. Our children from left to right: Chris 17, Jenny 20, Melissa 12. These photos were taken from our Royal Caribbean cruise taken 07-07-07 on the Liberty of the Seas, its 8th voyage. Just amazing!!! I'll retire in the Caribbean!

Some more new products!

I have received some new products for the store. I will have them added sometime over the weekend. Happy ATC making!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

This is what I call, "Spread the love day". Share love with everyone you know and meet today. If you're one not to express your feelings, well, today is your day in by books! So get out there!