Back to School is our theme for September 2021

I haven't done any ATC kits with a school theme so I decided this month would be a good time to create another school themed kit. I haven't done one since 2009 and 2010, so I hope this is of interest to you ATC artists out there. Recieve this ATC kit for free with orders placed at our website throughout the month of September.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 7 Gypsies Brompton cardstock
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 7 Gypsies Orsay cardstock
1 - 3 3/4 in. x 3 3/4 in. cut from paper including in DCWV 8 in. x 8 in. Grade School Paper Pack
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of Core'dinatons yellow cardstock - Yellow
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece of 7 Gypsies Ruler paper - Measurement
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill red cardstock - Ruby
1 - piece of a page from a vintage reading book
4 - collage images - one school girl, a vintage classroom, a school card, and 3 small vintage school books
1 - word phrase - Back to School in Comic Sans MS font
1 - 1950's Vis-Ed English Vocabulary flashcard from the set
1 - piece of white rick rack ribbon
1 - foam number - zero through 9 - one will be included
1 - green brad
1 - silver ABC charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)


Here is the paper pad that I am using for this kit. 8 in. x 8 in. paper pad cutting paper pieces to be around 3 3/4 in. x 3 3/4 in.

Here is our August 2021 ATC kit of the Month

"Gypsy Soul" is the title of our free artist trading card kit for the month of August 2021. Receive this kit free with your orders throughout the month. You will find beautiful purple and blue colored cardstock with 2 different collage images to choose from for your ATC. There is enough in this kit to make 2 different ATCs.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Mintay Papers Nightfall Collection - mt-nig-06
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio paper - Stargazer Sky
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. cut from Mintay Papers Nightfall Collection - mt-nig-04
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of Core'dinatons cardstock - Krafty Canvas
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. piece of aqua cardstock to coordinate with the papers in this kit
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece of Bazzill purple cardstock
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Mintay Papers Nightfall Collection - mt-nig-05
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - purple Velvet
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. cut from Charcoal cardstock
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. cut from glitter cardstock - silver gray
2 - collage images - one of a beautiful woman with coordinating colors and an aqua blue gypsy holding a crystal ball
1 - word phrase - Gypsy Soul using Edwardian Script ITC 28
1 - piece of purple fiber
1 - piece of white grosgrain ribbon with embossed silver stars
0 - 1.0 mm round leather cord; one aqua and one purple (NO LONGER INCLUDED IN THE KIT)
1 - purple satin ribbon with loops on the edges
1 - piece of sari silk fabric ribbon
1 - a silver charm of a fortune teller woman with her crystal ball
1 - clear silver flatback dome; glue this on the crystal ball of the aqua green woman to make her crystal ball
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

MT-NIG-06

MT-NIG-04

MT-NIG-05

Happy 4th of July - Our themed for July 2021

Our July kit is a 4th of July patriotic themed kit with a couple of different images for you to use. Definitely enough goodies to create 2 Artist Trading Cards.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts red and white striped paper
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts blue with white stars
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts white with fireworks
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Bazzill ATC - Admiral
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of Bazzill cardstock - Ruby Slipper
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. American Crafts Core'Dinations White Glitter Paper - White Gloves
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. collage image of some patriotic curtains
2 - collage images - one of a vintage woman wearing a star crown and flag dress and another image of Abraham Lincoln
1 - word phrase - 4th of July banner
1 - piece of sheer red with white polka dots trim
1 - piece of red, white and cream glitter zigzag design ribbon
1 - piece of white grosgrain ribbon with embossed silver stars
1 - silver glitter star cut from a 2 1/2 in. wide ribbon
6 - Czech Glass Bugles beads - Crystal
4 - sequin stars - red, silver and blue
1 - a silver star brad
1 - clear ATC sleeve (not shown in photo)

Our Garden Gnome ATC Kit for June 2021

Here is our ATC kit for June 2021. What a cute little gnome to sit upon his very own mushroom. This yellow, blue and rust colored kit is sure to be a favorite. I have included items for you to create a shaker frame with tiny Fimo mushrooms included in this kit.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts, Paige Evans Wonders paper - 34004808
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts, Paige Evans Wonders paper - 34004798
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Bazzill ATC - Classic Yellow
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of Bazzill cardstock - Haley
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 2 1/4 in. square cut from Bazzill polka dot embossed cardstock - Honey
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of Darice cardstock - Deep Navy
1 - 1/2 in. piece of a vintage "The Hobbit" book
2 - collage images - one a garden gnome and a mushroom; these can be cut out and used on your ATC
1 - word phrase - Welcome to my garden! - Giddyup font
1 - piece of leaf vine trim - olive green
1 - piece of yellow fiber trim
1 - vintage photo slide to make your shaker with
1 - square piece of clear tranparency and a white square for the back of the photo slide (not shown in photo)
7 - tiny Fimo red with white polka dot mushrooms for inside of your shaker slide mount
1 - a silver mushroom charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve

Here are the directions for the shaker photo slide:
Here is an ATC that I created from this month's kit. To make the shaker, remove and slide out the color negative from the slide mount. Take the mustard yellow polka dot embossed square cardstock, place the slide on top and trace the inside rectangle and outer edge of slide, cut along the traced outer line and careful cut the inside and set aside. Glue the white square paper provided in the kit to the back of the slide, trimming the excess. Next place the tiny Fimo mushrooms and sequins (if you want) inside the slide. Now cut and glue the transparency square provided to the front of the slide. Next take the mustard yellow cardstock and glue on top of that. There you go! Let me know if you have any questions.

Mother's Day is the theme for our May ATC Kit of the Month

I've never done a Mother's Day themed kit before, so I thought this would be a neat kit to come up with. I love the windows/frames on the "Through the Garden" paper. Each kit will have a different one, but I thought the flowers would be fun to cut out and glue to your ATC.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - window piece cut from Prima Marketing's 12 in. x 12 in. With Love Collection by Frank Garcia - Through the Garden
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. pinkish mauve cardstock ATC
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of Jetstream Bazzill cardstock
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece of brown colored printed cardstock
1 - 1 1/4 in. x 3 in. piece of weathered wood cardstock
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of dark rose cardstock
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece of copper colored glitter paper
3 - collage images; one that is 1" X 3", another vintage lady, and a crown you can cut out and put on her head.
1 - word Mom that has roses inside of the letters
1 - pink paper doily that has been cut in quarters (one quarter will be included
1 - a piece of leaf vine trim - baby blue
1 - 1/2 in. piece of pink satin ribbon
1 - 1/4 in. piece of white sheer ribbon
1 - 5 petal rose colored glittered cardstock flower that has been punched out with a flower punch
1 - 4mm flatback white pearl gem (this is included to glue onto the
1 - a silver rose charm
1 - clear ATC sleeve

This is the Prima Marketing paper that I have selected to use for this kit:

April Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2021

This is our Spring themed ATC kit of the month that features birds. With all of the robins here and other birds starting to make their nests, I thought this would be a perfect theme for this month.

This is what is included in this kit:
These papers come from Hobby Lobby so the solid colors do not have a specific name for each color.
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Graphic 45's Bird Watcher Double-sided paper - Best of Friends
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Graphic 45's Bird Watcher Double-sided paper - Feather Your Nest
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. teal blue ATC
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of aqua blue cardstock
1 - 2 in. x 3 in. piece of peach colored cardstock
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 3 in. piece of weathered wood cardstock
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece of cream colored cardstock
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of green cardstock
4 - collage images that I created just for this kit that coordinates with the papers.
1 - a phrase, "There's no place like home", that has the words spaced farther apart so you can cut and out and use.
1 - a gold birdnest charm
1 - a piece May Arts Scalloped Adhesive Ribbon - Robin's Egg Blue
1 - 1/2 in. piece of white ribbon
1 - 1/8 in. piece of peach colored ribbon
1 - 12 in. piece of 1mm Burlap Twine String. You can put this through the nest charm and wrap it around your ATC and then tie it in front
2 - parakeet feathers
1 - clear ATC sleeve

This is the Graphic 45 paper that I have selected to use for this kit:

March ATC Kit of the Month

Happy Birthday is our theme for our March Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month. This is full of fun bright colors and everything to make a cute Happy Birthday ATC.

This is what is included in this kit:
These papers come from Hobby Lobby so the solid colors do not have a specific name for each color.
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Birthday candle paper
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Birthday balloon paper
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece of birthday themed tissue paper (white tissue paper with colored flex)
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. yellow ATC
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. lime green ATC
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece of teal blue cardstock
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of magenta pink cardstock
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece of iridescent glitter paper, perfect for a birthday party
5 - collage images - 1 adorable vintage little girl, a pink birthday cupcake for her to sit on, a birthday hat for her to wear, a multicolored butterfly to place behind the girl, and a mini cupcake for her to hold.
1 - a white with multicolored polka dot cupcake paper that has been cut in half
1 - a multicolored Happy Birthday phrase
1 - a silver birthday cake charm
1 - small white flower that you can use on the birthday day, or girl or to use on your ATC.
1 - small colored brad (orange, lime green, purple and pink) ONLY one will be chosen per ATC kit
1 - piece of 3/8 in. wide multicolored coordinating ribbon
1 - piece of 7/8 in. wide verigating multicolored ribbon trim
1 - clear ATC sleeve

February's ATC Kit of the Month for 2021

Here is our February Valentine's Day artist trading card kit of the month. Come by and place your order to receive this ATC kit for free throughout the month of February 2021.

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts 320312 Heart paper
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill red cardstock - Red Devil
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'dinations Vintage Collection - Blue Antiqua
1 - 1 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from red Bazzill cardstock - Foil Red Hots
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill embossed polka dot cardstock - Sandbox
1 - 3 in. piece of Recollections white paper with gold hearts
1 - 3 in. piece of Recollections red glitter paper that has been cut with zigzag scissors.
1 - LOVE banner that has been hand stamped with red ink on white cardstock
1 - "love you lots" phrase that has been /hand stamped with black ink on white cardstock
2 - collage images of 2 vintage childhood Valentine card that has been professionally printed on parchement paper.
4 - miniature collage images of vintage childhood Valentine card that has been professionally printed on parchement paper.
1 - collage words phrase, "Be Mine!". This fits perfectly on the kraft tag
1 - tiny 7/8 in. x 3/8 in. kraft tag
1 - piece of red and white baker's twine. Use this for the craft tag or wrap around your ATC and tie in front.
1 - piece of 3/8 in. wide tan with red hearts ribbon
1 - piece of 3/8 in. wide red with white hearts ribbon
1 - piece of 3/8 in. wide red ribbon with black swirls
1 - silver heart shaped charm (charms may vary from photo)
1 - 1/2 inch flatback faceted iridescent heart gem
4 - Red heart shaped adhesive gems
1 - cream pearl heart shaped adhesive gems
1 - clear ATC sleeve

January Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2021

Good bye 2020 and hello to 2021!! Here is our snowy kit to get you ready for the winter months ahead. I love the smokey blue and silver colors in this kit.

This is what is included in this kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Kaisercraft's Double-sided Whimsy Wishes Winter Collection - Falling Snow
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Kaisercraft's Double-sided Whimsy Wishes Winter Collection - Snowfall
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Kaisercraft's Double-sided Whimsy Wishes Winter Collection - Cold Outside
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill grey cardstock - Date Swirl
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Walnut Cream
1 - 3 in. piece of Core'Dinations white glitter paper - White Gloves that has been cut with fancy scissors.
1 - collage image of a little girl with her snowman that has been professionally printed for you.
1 - collage words phrase, "Frosty, the snowman!", printed in black ink.
1 - piece of 3/8 in. wide blue velvet ribbon
1 - piece of 3/16 in. wide silver glitter ribbon
1 - piece of 3/8 in. wide blue ribbon with swirls
1 - piece of white May Arts Pom Pom Trim
1 - 2 1/2 in. wide piece of white and silver die cut snowflake ribbon
1 - silver snowflake charm
2 - silver adhesive gem flowers
1 - silver Creative Impressions snowflake brad - there are 2 different snowflake brads (both shown in photo, but only one will be included in the kit.
1 - clear ATC sleeve

Snowfall

Cold Outside

Falling Snow

December Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2020

Here is our last ATC kit for 2020. It is a Christmas themed kit that is fitting for the month of December. You will find all kinds of neat goodies in this kit to create a Christmas ATC using 2 different vintage Christmas cards that I have altered to go with this kit. Hopefully you will have some things left over too create another ATC.

This is what is included in this kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing's Sugar Cookie Christmas Collection - Beautiful Christmas
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Prima Marketing's Sugar Cookie Christmas Collection - Let's build a Snowman
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'Dinations sandable Whitewash Collection - Picket Fence
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'Dinations sandable Vintage Collection - Starry Night
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'Dinations sandable St Valentino
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - Avocado
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Core'Dinations polka dot cardstock - Coral Small Dot
2 - collage images of 2 different vintage Christmas cards that I have altered and professionally printed for you.
1 - collage words phrase, "Wishing you the JOY of the season" professionally printed for you.
1 - small piece of 3/8" cream colored satin ribbon that says, "Merry Christmas" in black
1 - small piece of 3/8" grograin ribbon - hunter green
1 - piece of hunter green die cut pine tree ribbon that has 3 pines trees for you
1 - 2 1/2 in. piece of cream and gold die cut snowflake ribbon
3 - small pieces cut from Prima Marketing's Sugar Cookie Collection eyelash trims, one pink, gold and white.
1 - 1/8 in. in diameter gold adhesive gem - JoAnn Fabric's Park Lane Collection
2 - 1/4 in. in diameter white pearl adhesive gem - JoAnn Fabric's Park Lane Collection
1 - Prima Marketing flower from their Love Clippings Collection with burgandy music notes
1 - clear ATC sleeve
I am hoping to add a silver bell charm to this kit. I ordered them Oct. 28th, but still have not received them. I will add them to this kit as soon as they become available.

November Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month 2020

Here is our ATC kit for November 2020, At the Malt Shop. A perfect vintage image from an old malt/Ice Cream shop that is 2 1/2 inches wide, black and white checkered paper and red striped just like the old shops.

This is what is included in this kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Family Night Collection - Soda
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Family Night Collection - Snack Time
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Family Night Collection - Stereo's & TV's
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill cardstock - White
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio's paper - Big Stripe - Red/white
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio's paper - Black & White Checkered
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC Bazzill cardstock - pale blue/green
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio cardstock - Red
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio cardstock - Navy
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from The Paper Studio cardstock - Yellow
1 - collage image of a couple having a malt shake together. Image has been recolored and professionally printed.
1 - 5 differnt collage images for you to cut out and glue onto your ATC. There is a vintage bottle cap, a strawberry milkshake, a vintage 15 cent tag, a vintage "Take Out or Eat Here" circular sign, and a Hot Fudge Sundae sign. These have all been professionally printed for you.
1 - a phrase - "At the Malt Shop" in red to coordinate with the kit using the Harlow Solid Italic font
1 - Silver Juke Box double sided charm - I love this charm!!
1 - small piece or mini red rick rack ribbon
1 - piece of black and white checkered ribbon
1 - clear ATC sleeve

Mummy ATC from October ATC Kit of the Month

Here is the mummy ATC that I created using this month's Halloween themed Artist Trading Card Kit. First picture shows the ATC closed and the second picture shows you the inside. I love the hinge how it opens the casket to reveal what's inside. Enjoy and get inspired!

October Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month

This month's Halloween themed kit is centered around a casket shaped ATC and of course Mummy's!! There is a lot of fun things in this month's kit. I think you'll have fun coming up with all kinds of different ATCs.

This is what is included in this kit:

1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Happy Halloween Collection - Happy Haunting
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Happy Halloween Collection - Toil and Trouble
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Carta Bella's Happy Halloween Collection - Dark Orange/Navy
1 - Casket template and directions explaining how to make the casket ATC
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Burlap cardstock
1 - 1/4 ub, x 4 in. My Colors Cardstock in AquaMarine
1 - 3 in. piece cut from black chunky glitter paper with zigzag scissors
1 - skull and cross bones cut from Authentique Twilight Collection - Twilight Six
5 - stamped images on white cardstock with Black Staz On Ink - 1 - Mummy, 1 - Mummy with eyes, 1 - skull and cross bones, 1 - black cat with Happy Halloween, and 1 - black bat
1 - vintage mummy collage image
1 - collage phrase, "I want my Mummy!"
1 - brass hinge with 4 miniature brads in black, white, silver, copper or gunmetal
1 - orange ribbon pumpkin jack-a-lantern
1 - piece of black fancy lace ribbon trim (5 different designs, 1 chosen per kit)
1 - weblike tan 2 in. fiber
1 - orange pumpkin bead measuring 5/8 inch in diameter
1 - gold skull charm
a few different Halloween sequins (not shown in photo)
1 - clear ATC sleeve

September ATC Kit of the Month

Oh would you like to swing on a star? That is the theme for our September 2020 ATC kit of the month.

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. Core-dinations brown sandable cardstock - French Toast
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Bazzill yellow cardstock - Classic Yellow
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. Bazzill blue cardstock - Pauly Poo
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Core'Dinations pink sandable cardstock - Fuchsia Fizz
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. piece cut from American Crafts floral paper - 359982
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 3 in. Core-dinations blue glitter paper - Yachet Club
1 - collage image of a woman sitting in a windowsill gazing at the stars
1 - collage phrase, "Oh would you like to swing on a star?"
1 - piece of pink ribbon - fuchsia fringe
1 - piece of gold metallic trim
1 - brass man in the moon charm
1 - gold star sequin with a hole in the center
1 - micro mini gold brad - use this to attach the star sequin

Mickey Mouse is our August ATC Kit of the Month

This is our theme for August 2020. "Mishka! Mushka! Mickey Mouse!" Yes, what a fun kit to end the summer. Please find a photo of this kit on our or on our website homepage

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from EK Success/American Crafts - Mickey Blue
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Core'Dinations Red Sandable cardstock - Cardinal. Sand to make a lighter shade of red.
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Bazzill Black Polka Dot cardstock - Foil Licorice Twist
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill Blue cardstock - Great Lakes
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from Bazzill Yellow cardstock - Amber
1 - collage image of Mickey Mouse
1 - collage phrase, "see ya real soon!"
1 - a piece of 5/8 in. black ribbon
1 - a piece of 7/8 in. Mickey Mouse head ribbon
1 - solid 1/2 in. 7/16 in. solid colored Disney Sticky Brad - Red, Black Silver or White
a pinch of Beader's Paradise Red 10/0 Czech Glass Seedbeads - Ruby
a pinch of Beader's Paradise Black 2 Cut Czech Glass Beads - Opaque Black
1 - clear ATC sleeve.

July Beach Themed ATC kit of the Month

We are well into Summer with the warm temperatures and all, so of course, a beachy themed kit is perfect for this month.  I know these are older papers from Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection, but when I saw them, I fell in love.  Receive this kit for free with orders through the month of July 2020.

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection - Splish Splash
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection - Kids at Play
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Graphic 45's Sun Kissed Collection - Sail Away
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC cut from Bazzill cardstock - Apricot (orange)
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. cut from Bazzill cardstock - Typhoon (blue)
1 - 1/2 in. x 3 in. piece cut from Best Creations White glittered paper - tear to make a nice sparkly seashore
1 - petite frame hand stamped with Close to my Heart Sunflower ink. Cut the frame out and cut around the inside to remove the white center, and then your little girl collage image can be placed inside.
1 - collage image of a little girl at the seashore
2 - collage phrases - "Live in the Sunshine" and "Swim in the Sea" printed in Little Lord Fontleroy font
1 - 3/8 in. ribbon piece cut from navy blue with glittered sand dollars
1 - 3/8 in. ribbon piece cut from orange with glittered seahorses
1 - White resin flatback starfish embellishment
1 - silver starfish charm
2 - tiny seashells
1 - clear ATC sleeve

June ATC Kit of the Month 2020

Be a dreamer with this fun dream catcher Artist Trading Card themed Kit of the Month titled, "Dreamer".  I have included everything you need to actually make a miniature dream catcher.  You decide whether you want to put it on your dream catcher ATC, or make it as an earring, or a key chain, or dangle it from your purse.  The decision is yours!

This is what is included in this kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from 12 in. x 12 in. Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-05 - Frame
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-06 - Dream Catcher
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Shimmer Cardstock - Blank Check
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-01 - Blush Grunge
1 - 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Mintay Paper Harmony Collection - Har-03 - Navy Marble
1 - 2 1/2 in. 3 1/2 ATC cut from Core'Dinations Blush - this can be sanded to reveal a lighter color underneath
1 - 2 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. cut from American Crafts 359981 - Wedgewood Blue Tropical Vine pattern
1 - 1/4 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Bazzill Brown Cardstock - Milkshake
1 - "Dreamer" phrase printed on white cardstock
1 - silver dream catcher charm
3 - 6 inch pieces of waxed linen that you can use to weave through the dreamer catcher charm if you wish
4 - gun metal colored jump rings and 4 - bronze jump rings (you choose which jump rings you want use; I have provided 2 different sizes and colors for you)
3 - different feather charms.  There are 5 different feather charms in silver, gold and bronze.  3 will randomly be picked for each kit.
1 - 3/4 in. piece of navy blue and white tie-dyed ribbon
1 - feather

Hip Replacement :(

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am finally having my hip replacement surgery on Monday, May 4th. I originally had it scheduled for March 17th, but the Coronavirus put a stop to that, but now I am back on the calendar!!  As when I had my open heart surgery last April, I will still have the online store up and running.  You can create an account, log in and out of your account, fill your shopping cart with all kinds of goodies, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHECK OUT!!!  VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW THAT!!!  So if you try and checkout, please don't be concerned when your payment does not process through; it's not suppose to.  Also, as with my open heart surgery, I wasn't down for long.  Give me a few days to figure out the walker and all and I will be back in business!  I will post here, on our Facebook page, as well as our online store homepage.  Wish me luck, in 6 weeks I have the other one done!

May 2020 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month - Spring

Yes, Spring is our theme for this month's kit.  I am sorry that it doesn't have a lot of different embellishments.  I usually purchase those from China, but I was unable to do so because of Covid-19. I also don't have a lot of solid cardstock in this kit because all of my local craft stores are closed.   I am also running low on papers, charms and ribbons from previous ATC kits, so our selection may be down slightly on some of our older ATC kits.
This is the phrase the goes with our April ATC kit, "Spring brings new life into the world around us."  

This is what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Prima Marketing's Double-sided 12 in. x 12 in. Apricot Honey Collection - Apricot Honey (beautiful cooper foiled paper)
1 - slightly bigger than an ATC size, cut from Prima Marketing's Double-sided 12 in. x 12 in. Apricot Honey Collection - Happiness (beautiful cooper foiled paper)
1 - 2 in. x 4 in. cut from Prima Marketing's Double-sided 12 in. x 12 in. Apricot Honey Collection - Sweet Apricot (beautiful cooper foiled paper)
1 - white 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. ATC
1 - 1 in. x 4 in. Bazzill Peach cardstock
1 - piece of vintage music cut from 1892's Songs That Never Die Song Book
1 - collage image of a Spring Maiden printed on white cardstock
1 - phrase, printed on white cardstock "Spring brings new life into the world around us."
1 - 3/8 in. wide peach ribbon ribbed with foil cooper
1 - May Arts Pom Pom ribbon in Olive
2 - peach silk flowers
1 - Tim Holtz Idea-ology brad
1 - clear ATC sleeve

April 2020 ATC kit of the Month

I've discovered blogspot is down.  Maybe no one is managing it due to virus, so that is why there are no photos after the March 1, 2020 post.  Please go to our Facebook page for a photo of this kit:  yourATCstore Facebook page  I will continue to write posts, but no photos, so sorry!!

The words, "I will survive!", are so important in our lives during these times of the Coronavirus.   Let us pray for our families, our cities and towns, our hospitals and nursing homes, our state and our nation. We will survive this virus, and come through this together, stronger than ever before!

Here is our kit for this month:  Succulents; "I will survive!", our theme for our April 2020 Artist Trading Card Kit of the Month.  It has beautiful shades of sage green and peach with touches of light pink and gray through this entire kit.

Here is a listing of what is included in this month's kit:
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Terrariums
1 - 3 in. x 4 in. cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Succulents
1 - 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. - American Crafts Pink Wood paper - 320303
1 - 1 1/2 in. x 4 in. piece cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Desert Rose
1 - 3/4 in. 4 in. piece cut from American Crafts Aqua Chevron paper - 341424
1 - 1/4 in, x 4 in, Bazzill Pink Cardstock - Berry Blush
ATC cut from Core'dinations - Sandable Reflective Pool - Sand to bring a lighter shade through
1 - 1 Succulent plant in planter cut from Kaisercraft's Greenhouse Collection - Aloe
1 - stamped image of a cactus in a pot with the words, "Grow Strong"
1 - collage image of succulents that I created in the shape of a heart with the words, "I will survive!" They have been professionally printed for you.
1 - 5/8 in. wide piece of ribbon - Save the Date peach with ivory leaf vine
1 - 5/8 in. wide piece of ribbon - succulents with polka dot glitter throughout
1 - 1/2 in. wide light gray button
1 - small piece of grey waxed linen thread
1 - silver cactus charm that measures 1 in. x 1/2 in.