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.

7 Gypsies Printer Trays and Photo Trays RECEIVED!!

This is the *NEW* 7 Gypsies 4 inch by 6 inch Photo Tray

Yesterday I received the new 7 Gypsies 4 in. x 6 in. Photo Trays in Black and White and more of the ATC Printer Trays in Black as well as new stock of the White. These make great Christmas gifts that you can personalize with family photos. Whether it be for Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, that new bride and groom, or sharing photos of the new addition to your family. These also can easily be mailed in a USPS Priority box to those family members and loved ones. There is no better gift than the gift of family!

Here is November's Free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Here is a photo of the FREE November ATC kit. The theme is Ancestry. For those newbees, this ATC kit is given to customers for any order they place in the month of November. Although, I have added 3 different colors of Bazzill cardstock to the mix. Here is the list of items that you will receive in your kit: 2 - different pieces 3" x 4" cardstock, a vintage photo, a piece of 1" x 4" matching cardstock, some vintage lace, a cream/white button (they are very old, some 75 years), a clear Acrylic ATC (these are brand new; this way you get a free sample), a blank white 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" card, and lastly, a sleeve to slide your ATC into once you're done. A silver charm will also be included with every order. Don't forget too, you can always some of your own stash when creating your ATC.

So many people have asked if I was going to make a Thanksgiving FREE ATC Kit. So starting on Tuesday, Novemeber 24th, I will be giving away Thanksgiving ATC kits with all orders received through the rest of the month. On Tuesday, I will also be adding the Ancestry ATC Kit to the site. That way you can purchase this Ancestry kit, as well as see the other monthly kits that we have had available.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

From all of us at yourATCstore

Feel free to use this turkey image

Here's an update on some of my previous posts

Hi guys!

I wanted to give you all an update on what new products I now have in stock:
**I will be receiving my shipment of the WHITE, yes I said WHITE 7 Gypsies ATC Artist Printer Trays, on Tuesday, Nov. 24
**The 7 Gypsies ATC Artist Printer Trays priced at $14.39
**The New Vintage Findings Collections from Making Memories. They're selling faster than I can keep them in stock! Come and see what I have available! Take a look at the light green photo to see art examples of what it looks like.
**I have some of the DMC Color Infusions Memory Thread. This is soft fibers that is wrapped around copper wire. Bend it to any shape that you want. Take a look at the light green photo to see art examples of what it looks like.
*As always I have new charms added every week.

~~Come and enter the store~~

http://www.yourATCstore.com

Here's October's FREE Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

October's ATC Kit

The theme of this kit is Halloween/Fall. Kits are chosen from the items in the photos.

Above is a photo of all the different items that are available for this month's kit. This FREE Halloween/Fall ATC kit is placed in every order for the month of October. I couldn't fix the yellowish tone of the photo. I will correct this and get a better picture soon.

Here is the list of items that you will receive in your kit:
2 - different 3" x 4" patterned themed Fall/Halloween cardstock (so many different ones this time!), a vintage photo from one of our collage sheets, a piece or 2 of the Halloween/Fall ribbon, a strip of black glitter cardstock cut with zigzag scissors, a black sequin, a few Halloween shaped sequins, (skeleton, flying witch, trick-or-treat etc.), blank white 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" ATC card and a sleeve to place your ATC into once you are done. A silk fall leaf, and a charm will also be included in your order. Don't forget, you can always some of your own stamped images, paper, embellishments, etc.

More 7 Gypsies ATC Artist Printer Trays Coming!

I just received word that my shipment of the ATC Artist Printer Trays, from 7 Gypsies, has just left the building today (Oct. 22.). I will be receiving 18 of them. Also, I'm expecting to receive another 20 from another of my distributors. If you would like for me to hold any, please feel free to email me your quantity desired, and they will be reserved just for you! http://yourATCstore@comcast.net Just put "RESERVE FOR ME" in the subject, with your name and addy.

Take a look at what is coming! If you haven't heard 7 Gypsies is coming out with a WHITE ATC Artist Printer Tray! I was one of the first customers to put my order in, so I should be receiving mine White Trays when they receive their first shipment of these. No word as to when the release day is, but I will be updating you here with any information that I receive. Let me know if you would like to reserve any.

Here is also another new item that will be coming the week of Oct. 26th. It's the New KaiserCraft Advent Calendar! 14 in. x 14 in. x 2.2 in.! Create your own shadow-box designs inside too. If you would like for me to hold any of these for you, please use the same "RESERVE FOR ME" email as listed above. These are one of the hottest product this Christmas, so get yours while supplies last.

Here is the KaiserCraft Forum Link to see some completed Advent Calendars: http://www.kaisercraft.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1283

NEW 7 GYPSIES ATC ARTIST PRINTER TRAYS ARE HERE!!

7 Gypsies NEW ATC Artist Printer Trays are here!! What an amazing ATC display!! Pick your favorite 12 artist trading cards and display them in this tray, then embellish and decorate the frame. How cool is that! Get them while I still have some in stock. More are coming too!

September's Free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

I know, I know, I am so late at getting this on the blog, especially since this month is almost over. I wanted to show this kit anyway for those who might wish to order them from the website.

September's kit is called, "School Days". This kit is what you will receive FREE with every order that you place this month. This kit is also available if you wish to purchase them. Here's what you'll receive:

2 - of the 3" x 4" pieces of cardstock shown

* a part of a page from a vintage children's reading book

* a piece of yellow School Days ribbon or a piece of the black ABC 123 ribbon shown

2 - primary colored mini brads (either red, yellow, blue, green or orange)

2 - vintage school images from the yourATCstore "School Days" collage sheet

* a vocabulary flash card, (word and definition), from a vintage "1000 English Flash Card Set"

1 - blank white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC

and lastly, an ATC card sleeve for your finished masterpiece.

You can also use some of your own supplies like I did when I created mine.

School Days Artist Trading Card

Here is an ATC I created from the products in the kit. I also made the "Grade 1" label with a Dymo Ultimate Label Maker. The ATC is made with a yourATCstore Acrylic Clear Artist Trading Card which will be available for sale soon! I used Alcohol Inks to dye the Acrylic ATC. I then riped the ruler cardstock and the children's reading book scrap diagonally, and glued it onto the acrylic back so the paper could be seen through the ATC. I then added the other things to the front of the ATC to finish it off.



Hopefully, I will post the free October kit so you can take a peek at it. In the meantime, Happy ATC Making!!

August Free Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Below is the Free August ATC Kit of the Month that you will receive with every order that you place this month. You will also receive a free charm with your order that I choose especially for you.

You will receive 2 of these sequins. These are so cute that I had to show you a close up of them!

This month's kit is called, "By the Sea". You will receive only 2 of the 3" x 4" pieces of cardstock shown, one piece of blue polka dot ribbon or a piece of the blue flowered rick rack shown, an orange piece of trim, 2 of the 4 sequins shown, one of 3 small flower brads (either silver, gold, or antique copper), one seaside image cut from the yourATCstore "Bathing Beauties" collage sheet, a By the Sea word phrase (See ATCs for example), a blank ATC, and lastly, an ATC card sleeve for your finished masterpiece. You can also use some of your own papers and/or embellishments to accent what you receive in this kit like I did in my examples below.



Here is one ATC that I created from the August kit. I also used a small piece of water cardstock that I cut with zigzag scissors.

Here is another ATC from the kit. You can see that I also used an orange raffle ticket that I had, and a silver shell charm from my personal stock that I attached with the flower brad.

Here I used everything from the kit, but accented the ATC with 2 Prima Mulberry Paper Flowers in coordinating colors.


I now have some of these kits available for purchase. Here is the link to the kit on the website:
http://youratcstore.com/artist-trading-card-month-august-p-2408.html

Look for the "School Days" ATC kit coming for the month of September. Remember, you will receive one of these kits free with every order that you place.

New Stamper Anonymous' Tim Holtz Summer CHA 2009 ATC stamps are here!!

Wow, and I didn't think I would get them in until August! Get them while they're hot and in stock!! Just a few photo of 2 of my favorities; Birdsong and Paris Film. Also Urban Tattoo and Circus Freak are also available. I also have a few of the Stamper Anonymous' stamp sets; Artful Flight and Spooky Stuff.

July Free Kit of the Month

Here is an ATC that I made from this months free ATC kit I also used some Prima flowers that I used from my personal stock.

Here is another one I made with this month's kit.

Below is this months kit which is free with every order that you place this month. Your invoice will be placed in with the kit, as well as a free charm that I pick out especially for you.

This is a 4th of July kit so everything in this kit is red, white and blue with stars and strips. You will receive 2 of the 4 - 3" x 4" pieces of colorful cardstock shown, a blank ATC card to create your masterpiece, a piece of flag ribbon, a red sparkle thread, one star brad (either red, white or blue), a silver or blue glittery star, some colored star sequins, a 4th of July image from the yourATCstore Ol' Glory Independence Day collage sheet and an ATC sleeve to place your finished ATC in. You can see one ATC that I made from the kit.

NEW 7 GYPSIES ATC & PHOTO DISPLAY IS HERE!!!

Here it is! I only purchased a few and found a defect in one of them too, so once my supply is gone, it is gone...for now anyway. Please, please read the entire product description so you understand the unit, the gator clips, and the necessary method of shipping.

HERE IS THE LINK TO PURCHASE THE DISPLAY: http://youratcstore.com/gypsies-photo-display-p-2332.html?osCsid=bfcd76308c9c667367c4fb409bbc7e7e

Here are the 7 Gypsies Gator Clips

HERE IS THE LINK TO PURCHASE THE GATOR CLIPS: http://youratcstore.com/gypsies-gator-clips-photo-display-p-2333.html?osCsid=bfcd76308c9c667367c4fb409bbc7e7e

New Crafty Secret Creative Scraps & 7 Gypsies ATC General Cards

What a cool ATC Stamp for the summer! Don't forget to check out our ATC rubber stamps for the back of your ATCs. We have a great selection to choose from. Here is the link to that category: http://youratcstore.com/stamps-backs-atcs-c-50.html?page=1&sort=4a

The new Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Fillable Pens NOW 20% OFF!! Only $5.13

Here's the link: http://youratcstore.com/holtz-adirondack-alcohol-fillable-p-2218.html

Tim Holtz "Coloring with Fillable Pen". A must see YouTube video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcYaOENGt1E&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eproductperformers%2Ecom%2Fp%2D2072%2Dranger%2Dtim%2Dholtz%2Dadirondack%2Dalcohol%2Dink%2Dfillable%2Dpen%2Easpx&feature=player_embedded

Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Creative Scraps now in stock!

Here's the link to the Crafty Secrets products: http://youratcstore.com/crafty-secrets-vintage-products-c-53.html

Now in stock the NEW 7 Gypsies ATC Holder Refill Cards - General! Amazing new refill cards!

Here's the link for this product: http://youratcstore.com/gypsies-holder-refill-cards-general-p-2314.html