Second ATC of the Month!

Melissa Lambert has created another YouTube video for you!  She tells you how she created her second ATC from this month's ATC Kit of the Month, "Best Friends".  Great video!

A close up of Melissa's ATC.  So cute!

Off for our annual mission trip to Haiti

yourATCstore will be away from March 3rd until March 14th.  

All orders will be mailed in the order that they were received.

There will be 13 of us traveling on March 3rd to visit orphanages in Port Au Prince, Haiti to deliver donations that have filled 30 army duffle bags and suitcases. My daughter is taking 6 nursing students and 2 teachers from St. Elizabeth School of nursing, my nephew who fell in love with Haiti during our last trip, and my husband and youngest daughter are also able to travel with us this year.  My daughter's Non-profit organization, Hearts Helping Haiti, helps orphans in the city of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Due to my absence, no orders will be mailed until Mar.14th. All orders will be mailed in the order that they were received. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone! Please keep us in your prayers every day.
Sending Smiles, Lisa
Owner of yourATCstore
Please check out the Facebook link below that tells all about the Non-profit Organization, Hearts Helping Haiti that my oldest daughter started. Photos will be uploaded during our visit, so please follows us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HeartsHelpingHaiti

Here's a great video for you!

Here is Melissa Lambert's YouTube video for this month's ATC kit titled, "Best Friends".  Watch as she shows you how to layer papers on your ATCs, and how to distress paper with just a pair of scissors. Another great job girl!

Here is her adorable ATC upclose!

March 2016 ATC Kit of the Month "Best Friends"

Best friends, is the theme for this month's kit and is definitely all boy.  An adorable collage image of 3 young boys that are best friends with beautiful brown tones with accents of baby blue as our theme.  The coordinating colors make for a truly masculine themed artist trading card kit.

Here is what is included in this month's ATC kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of blue and brown striped paper
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of cream/tan wood grain colored paper
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of burlap printed paper
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of brown with tan polka dotted
paper
1 - collage image of 3 boys that has been professional printed
1 - collage phrase, "My 2 best friends and I are like the Three Musketeers", that has been professionally printed
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. brown Bazzill paper Artist Trading Card
1 - Baby Blue Button, many different sizes, only one shown in photo
1 - a piece of baker's twine in baby blue and white that you can wrap around your ATC or use it to thread through the button holes for a masculine embellishment to use on your ATC
1 - brown coordinating ribbon piece
1 - Clear ATC sleeve

Another YouTube video from our design team member, Melissa!

I always post at the beginning of the month after Melissa Lambert, our design team member, emails me with her video.  I thought this post went out with her first ATC creation from this month's kit, but I was mistaken!! So, here she is with another YouTube video with her first ATC that she created for Feb. 1st. Sorry this wasn't posted until now. It's worth checking out!!

"Love in Bloom" again!

Here is our design team member, Melissa Lambert, with another YouTube video for you!

Watch as she explains how she created her second ATC from our February kit.  I just love what she did at the top of the ATC!  Check it out everyone!

"Love in Bloom" is our February 2016 Valentine ATC Kit of the month

"Love in Bloom" is our themed for this Valentine Artist Trading Card Kit.   This kit will be free when placing an order throughout the month of February 2016.  A vintage themed Valentine kit featuring a Pierrot collage image that I created to coordinate with the floral paper and the rest of the kit.

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of double-sided floral paper from Authentique Paper's Adore Collection - Always.  A beautiful pink, coral and olive green paper.  Our theme is based around these colors.
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of Core'dinations ATC size paper in Baby Pink
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of Core'dinations ATC size paper in Evergreen
1 - 3 1/2 in. x 3/4 in.piece of Bazzill paper in Candy Hearts
1 - Vintage Peirrot Valentine collage image that I created just for this kit.  It coordinates with everything in this kit.  It has been professionally printed for you.
1 - Tranparency piece with the words printed in black saying, Love in Bloom
1 - Satin ribbon piece in Olive green
1 - Bridal ribbon piece that is sheer cream with tiny white pearl running through it.  This looks beautiful when placed on top of the olive green ribbon.  You can glue one on top of the other before attaching it to your ATC.
3 - Round 3mm adhesive gemstones in deep red.  These can be cut apart, peel them off of the plastic backing and then placed over the 3 balls on the hat of the pierrot valentine collage image.
1 - Flower shaped clear adhesive gemstone.  Just peel it off the clear plastic backing and place it onto your ATC.  I included it because I thought it would look great on top of the hat as a decorative piece.
1 - short strand of white plastic pearl and heart beads on a string.
1 - silver rose shaped charm
1 - small piece of red tulle.  This can be threaded through the charm and the glued to your ATC.  This would be so cute in the hands of the child.
Lastly, 1 Clear Artist Trading Card Sleeve

2nd YouTube Video for you!!

This is a second ATC for you that was made by our Design Team Member, Melissa Lambert.   This YouTube video will show you how she created this ATC.  Enjoy everyone!

Here is a photo of her second ATC.  So adorable!

January's YouTube video is up!!

You have to see this video once you receive this ATC kit!  Melissa Lambert, our design team member, has come up with a fantastic video for you to follow along as you make your ATC from our January Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month.  Come by our online store and place your order today to get this ATC kit free during the month of January 2016!  

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Here is Melissa's completed ATC up close!

Here is our January Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Winter Wonderland is our theme for this month's ATC kit.  Beautiful royal blue and brown colors are featured in this kit.  Definitely looks like winter is here!

Here is what is included in this month's ATC kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Bo Bunny's Sleigh Ride double-sided paper - Aspen
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of Bo Bunny's Sleigh Ride double-sided paper - Logs
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC card - Royal blue Bazzil paper
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of light royal blue Bazzil paper
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of Royal blue Bazzil paper ( this is the same shade a the ATC card)
1 - collage image of a coordinating snow beauty that has been professionally printed for you
1 - collage phrase "Winter Wonderland" that coordinates with the browns in the "Logs: paper
1 - small piece of white felt
1 - iridescent sequin snowflake
1 - iridescent cream flatback resin snowflakes
1 - white brad
1 - silver snowflake charm
Lastly, a clear ATC sleeve to place your ATC into once you have completed your ATC

Here is Melissa's second ATC for you!

Melissa Lambert, our design team member, has another how-to video for you.  She created a different ATC from this month's ATC kit of the month.  Watch as she shows you how she created it using each of the different pieces included in the kit.  Have fun!

Watch Melissa in real time create an ATC for you!

Our design team member, Melissa Lambert, will show you how she created her ATC using this month December 2015 Artist Trading Card kit of the month.  Just click on the video to watch her in real time!  She will be creating another ATC later this month, so watch out for that post too!

Here is a close up of her finished ATC.  So beautiful!  

Here is our December Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

 Holiday wishes are coming your way, with our December Christmas themed ATC kit of the month.  This kit will be given free with any order throughout the month of December 2015.  The photo does not do justice to this ATC kit.  You have to see it in person to truly enjoy the items in this kit.

Here is a list of what is included in this kit:  

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. double-sided paper piece cut from Kaisercraft's Silver Bells collection - Baubles.  This paper has silver garland with Christmas ornaments throughout.  Backside is pink with white snowflakes.
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. double-sided paper piece cut from Kaisercraft's Silver Bells collection - Wonderland.  This paper has an aqua background with white snowflakes throughout.  Back side is sheet music with gray background.
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC - Core'dination's Pearl Turquoise
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzil aqua paper
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzil pink paper
1 - holiday phrase "Holiday wishes coming your way."
1 - 3/8 in. wide piece of baby pink velvet ribbon
1 - 3/8 in. wide piece of silver glitter ribbon
1 - Angel image that coordinate with the papers.  She a beautiful Christmas angel that is pulling a wagon full of toys.  This has been professionally printed for you.
1 - pink satin wing applique
1 - a beautiful flat backed resin iridescent snowflake charm gem
3 - die cut snowflakes. 1 has been punched from the pearl turquoise paper and the other two have been punched from paper that coordinates with this kit.
1 - ATC clear sleeve for your finished card

Another YouTube video for you!

Here is another YouTube video for you as Melissa, our design team member, creates another ATC for you with our November ATC kit of the Month.  I love the ribbon used as a blanket!

Here is a close up of Melissa's second ATC that she created.

Melissa Lambert's "Man's Best Friend" ATC

Melissa always does such a wonderful job for us!!  Watch as Melissa, our design team member, makes a dog themed ATC with our November 2015 kit of the month.  You can check the November 1st post to see a larger photo of what is included in this kit.

Melissa's "PAWS for a moment and make and an ATC with me!" YouTube Video

Here is Melissa's finish ATC for an up close look.  So cute and made with items found in this month's ATC kit.

November's Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month, Man's Best Friend

Here is this month's kit.  It is a dog's themed kit that I'm sure you will enjoy.  You will receive this kit free when placing an order throughout the month of November 2015.

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

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. paper Bella Blvd's double-sided paper from their Rover Collection - Give a Dog a Bone

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. paper Bella Blvd's double-sided paper from their Rover Collection -  Loyal

3 - collage images that have been professionally printed.  Each kit will include either the white dog with the orange butterfly and the yellow hat with red dots, or the grey dog with the blue butterfly and the yellow hat with white dots.  Cut the dog, the butterfly wings and the hat out.  Then place the butterfly behind the dog's back and place the hat on his head to assemble your winged friend!  Then glue him to your ATC.

4 - small white jewelry tags.  I would cut the white strings off of them before you glue them to your ATC or glue the strings to the back and have the tags come over the top and then glue in place.

1 - collage piece that has the letters that spell "WOOF".  Cut each of these letters out, and glue them onto the 4 white jewelry tags.  You can distress the tags with brown ink to match the papers from this kit.

1 - cream with speckles paper that has a dog's paw print punch out of it.  You will also receive a mustard yellow 1 in. x 1 in. piece of paper to place behind the dog's paw print if you would like to use it for that. You could also use the cream paw print by itself or place it somewhere to show a different color through it.

1 - bronze or silver bone charm (silver not shown in photo)

1 - printed twill ribbon piece that has black paw prints

1 - white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. trading card to use as your base

1 - clear artist trading card sleeve

 Here are the papers being used for this month's ATC kit.  The photo below shows the front and the back of each paper.  The one on the right is ""Give a Dog a Bone with the back side showing the paw prints.  The one on the left is "Loyal" which is striped on one side, and grey with drawn dogs on the other side. 

Here are the 2 different dogs that I created for this month's kit.  You will either receive the white dog with the orange butterfly and the yellow hat with red dots, or the grey dog with the blue butterfly and the yellow hat with white dots.  

Melissa Lambert's "Haunted Halloween" ATC Video

This girl totally amazing me!  Her daughter's wedding is coming up and she has completed her YouTube video already.  I thought for sure I would be posting this later, but voila, here it is.  Enjoy everyone!

Thanks again Melissa :)

Here is a photo of her "Haunted Halloween" ATC

October 2015 "Haunted Halloween" Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

Come by and place your order this month to receive this kit for free.  This month's ATC kit is a Halloween apothecary themed kit using papers and some stamped images from the Halloween 2015 Graphic 45's Rare Oddities Collection.

This is a close up of the stamped images that are included in this kit

Here is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Graphic 45 Rare Oddities double-sided Brews and Potion paper
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Graphic 45 Rare Oddities double-sided Random Relics paper
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. Graphic 45 Rare Oddities double-sided Rare Oddities paper
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC sized paper that has been cut from Graphic 45 Rare Oddities double-sided  Frightfully Sweet paper
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of purple Bazzill paper
1 - 1/4 in. x 3 in. piece of olive green Bazzill paper that has been cut with fancy scissors that can be used as a fancy trim piece for your ATC.
1 - 1/4 piece of black sticker doily.  Peel the backing off and stick on your ATC
2 - different apothecary stamped image papers with images from the Graphic 45 Rare Oddities stamp set 3.
 The images have been stamped on white cardstock with black Staz-On ink.  Color them and then cut them apart to use on your ATC.
1 - collage sheet of 3 different apothecary images that have been professional printed
1 - "Haunted Halloween" phrase
1 - 1 in. black ribbon piece with a skull and crossbone
1 - fancy fiber yarn piece that coordinates with this kit
1 - Silver skull and crossbone charm
1 - Gunmetal mini brad
1 - Artist Trading Card sleeve for your finished ATC

Here is my ATC that I made from this month's kit

Watch as Melissa makes her ATC!

Melissa Lambert, our great design team member, has made a wonderful YouTube video for you all to watch.  She briefly describes what is in the kit and shows you in fast time how she created her Artist Trading Card from our September 2015 ATC kit.  Get this kit free with orders placed this month.  Enjoy the video!  Great job girl!

Here is a close-up of Melissa's ATC

Zentangle Design Inchies for September 2015 ATC kit of the Month

This month's theme is making an ATC with Zentangle-type design inchies - the design is already done for you on the inchies.  The inchies have structured patterns with designs that build on each other; hence the Zentangle-type design. You get to color the inchies with whatever color you would like.  Fine tip markers will work best on these small designs.  You can also use the 1 inch squares as is; their black and white designs are pretty cool by themselves!

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

1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Black cardstock ATC card

1 - 2 3/8 in. x 3 3/8 in. Floral design cardstock to glue on top of the black ATC card

1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of cardstock that coordinates with the floral cardstock.

2 - 1 in. x 1 in. square inchies.  Each inchie included in this kit will be different.  

Inchies are made from white glossy paper that has been hand stamped with a Zentangle design with Black Staz-On Ink - You can color the 2 inchies with markers to match the colors of the floral background paper.

5 - 1 1/8 in. x 1 1/8 in. square colored polka-dot cardstock; red, orange, yellow, green and purple.  Pick any two of these and use them as a matte background for your inchies.  Glue the inchies to two of them.

2 - 1 3/16 in. x 1 3/16 in. square black cardstock.  Use these to matte the two colored 1 1/8 in. squares. These can be glued to the ATC.

1 - piece of black sheer 3/8 in. wide ribbon with white polka-dots

1 - small 5 petal Prima mulberry paper flower (7 different colors have been chosen for this kit; one will be included in the kit.

1 - small square silver or gold brad.  Use this to attach the Prima flower to the ATC.

1 - Collage phrase, "Tangle with me!"

1 - clear ATC sleeve

Everything you need, except for the markers is included in this month's ATC kit.  So enjoy and have fun!