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. 

Easter Greetings to you all!

I wanted to share this beautiful vintage Easter postcard with you all.

Wishing everyone a Blessed Easter, and hope the Easter Bunny leaves you chocolates!

April's Free Artist Trading Card Kit "The Far East"

Here is the April 2012 Free Oriental Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

"The Far East"

This is given free with orders throughout the rest of this month. Next month's free kit will be "Butterfly Fairies".

This Far East Artist Trading Card kit comes with gorgeous paper from DCWV paper Stock "Far East". This is a paper pad with a variety of Oriental themed paper, which is just perfect for this month's kit. I am also punching mini paper flowers from the DCWV Taj Mahal Mat Stack. Here is a photo of the paper samples from both paper pads.
You will receive 2 different 3 in. x 4 in. pieces cut from the Far East Paper Pad. You will also receive a 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Best Creations Glittered Paper Fu Happiness Words. There is also an Oriental image that is cut from one of our Far East Collage Sheets. I have punched mini flowers from the DCWV Taj Mahal Mat Stack which has 24 different colorful foiled and glittered design papers. There will be 5 different mini paper flowers in your kit for you to embellish and decorate your ATC. This kit also includes a brass Chinese coin charm, a German Scrap Dresdan Gold Foil of 3 Chinese lanterns, and a piece of gold string. Last, but not least, a blank white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. artist trading card and an ATC sleeve for your finished masterpiece.

Our "Your ATC Holder" is here!

Your ATC Holder by yourATCstore

Well, I loaded up one of our holders with some of the ATCs that I've made over the years. Wow, some even go back to 2005. I had no idea that I had created so many Artist Trading Cards! I hung 25 ATCs from each arm, for a total of 150 ATCs on this holder. I also tied different ribbons and fibers onto the top of some of the hanging bags to add some of my personality to my holder. You definitely can fit a lot more. I just didn't want to have to pull all of my ATCs out of my Artist Trading Card albums. I have them categorized according to swap themes, and that would take me forever to find the spot again for each one. We will also be coming out with unstained ATC holders, as well as white ATC holders, but that will be probably towards the end of the summer.

March 2012 Alice in Wonderland Monthly ATC Kit

"Everything Alice", Alice in Wonderland of course!

This will be the Artist Trading Card kit of the month that you will receive free with orders placed this March 2012. You will receive one of each of the items shown in the photo below, and one ATC background cut from the Tweety Jill Alice in Wonderland ATC Collage Kit. (an example of three of them are shown on the left side of the photo). This Alice in Wonderland ATC kit also includes 1/3 of a page taken from an antique Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland book that measures 2 1/2 in. x 4 in. This has so many quotes on both sides of the page to cut and use on this Alice ATC and for any future Alice ATCs that you may want to create. There is a stamp image of the Mad Hatter (stamped with black Staz-On ink, so the image can be painted with water color pencils, Copic markers etc.), a 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of coordinating paper by Prima Marketing, an image cut from our Alice in Wonderland Collage Sheet. Also included is a silver charm of the white rabbit in his Queen of Hearts outfit, a red piece of Irish Waxed Linen that you can use to attach your charm, 1/2 of a Maya Road Cream and Brown plastic clock, a small red brad, and a printed piece of paper with the words Alice in Wonderland, as well as a blank white ATC card to mount your finished ATC, and an ATC sleeve.


Here is a close up of the Mad Hatter stamped image and the word phrase, the plastic cream clock, and the silver white rabbit charm and small red brad.

AVAILABLE SOON! The yourATCstore, your ATC holder!!

Isn't it about time that we had our own Artist Trading Card holder? Well, here is a preview of our your ATC holder. Our ATC holder allows you to show off and hold your Artist Trading Cards. Also, with our clear hang bags, you can view both the front, and the back side of your ATCs, but they are also roomy enough to hold 2 ATCs back to back. The holder can hold over 180 Artist Trading Cards, or over 360 by placing 2 ATCs back to back in each clear bag. More pieces can be purchased separately at a later date. You will be able to purchase additional maple shaft pieces and metal arms to increase the height and storage space of your holder.

Our wooden ATC holders are handmade with sturdy maple in the Midwestern USA with Amish craftsmanship. Each holder is individually hand crafted and stained by an Amish woodworker. The yourATCstore your ATC holder will be available with a plain flat top, a fancy finial top, a square base and also a round base. Our holder measures approximately 11 1/8 in. high, and the display arms spread 8 inches in width. The zinc coated metal arms are lazer cut for precision, and also made in the good ol' USA. AVAILABLE SOON and starting at only $21.99!!

your ATC holder

The your ATC holder can also be used to organize and display your ribbon spools, or use it to organize and hold your bracelets, watches, earrings and rings. The maple wood is just gorgeous and perfect for any decor.

Come check out our website and see what we will have available soon by click on this link: http://youratcstore.com/your-atc-holder-c-147.html

Vote for my Valentine ATCs at the May Arts Blog!!

I entered the "Sentimental Journey" Vintage Valentine Ribbon Challenge. Just leave a vote/comment on their blog for a chance to win a spool of one of the ribbons used for the challenge. You can vote for my ATCs, but please vote for your favorite. Just click on the link below:

Two Valentine Artist Trading Cards for you!

I made these for the May Arts Ribbon Challenge that is due tomorrow. Wish me luck!! I used 4 of the vintage valentine ephemera pieces from the K&Co. Die-Cut Cardstock Kelly Panacci Valentine Ephemera Pack. Both Valentine ATCs were created using 4 of May Arts selected ribbons

K & Co. Valentine Die-Cuts are here!

Just a quick note to let you know that I received my order! The K & Company Kelly Panacci Vintage Valentine Die-Cuts, that is! This is a great set with 112 pieces! There are 2 of each design, with one set embossed with glitter. This is an amazing set and a must for any Valentine crafter. Only $4.38. When they are gone, the're gone!

Click the photo above to add them to your shopping cart.

K & Company Die Cut Cardstock Kelly Panacci Valentine Ephemera is coming!!

These sold out so fast that I had to order more!! There are 112 gorgeous die-cut pieces; some even have glitter!! I have 30 of these guarenteed, coming by Fed Ex, and will post here on the blog when I have them back in stock.

K & Company Cardstock Kelly Panacci Valentine Ephemera Die Cuts are a great way to let your creativity take flight. These adorable full-color, vintage valentine die cuts images will add that little extra something to make your project pop. Of course they are acid and lignin free, for your memories' sake. Package contains 112 pieces. Piece include various die-cut, vintage Victorian Valentine images of cherubs, children with hearts and cards, flowers, hearts, and more. All in shades of Pink, Red, Blue, Flesh, Green, and White, some with glitter accents. Size vary up to about 4 3/4" for the largest ephemera piece.