Mixed Media Goth Glam Halloween ATC Coins

I just love ATC coins.  The are a fun shape and just are a fun little crafty thing you can make any way you want and this time I took a little Halloween goth glam feel to them with some stencils and left over bits from my card kit.

Various companies provided me with some product to create this project.  The opinions I share are solely my own.

Check out my video on how I made these fun Artist Trading Coins.

I used 2 different The Crafter's Workshop stencils as the background for each of the coins.  The gave such a cool background.  Each coins uses just 1 stencil, but I did use 2 different ones and the links are at the bottom of the post.

The first coin has a fun little witch in the center.

The next coin I made with just the Nuvo Drops and Sequins on it because I loved it just the way it was!  To add all the sequins to the coins I used the Supertite Dual Tip Max Glue Pen.  It allowed me to get tiny drops perfect for a sequin.

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I loved playing with the colors of the TCW mediums I paired with the stencils, and then adding the various embellishments on top to match with the designs was super fun.

This one with the skull reminds me of a pretty pirate doubloon!

The colors are what I love the most from these coins, as much as they are screaming Halloween, they are also soft and gentle, so it is a perfect contrast of the season.   Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies Used

Interested in the supplies I used in this project?  Most are listed below and some are affiliate links, which generates a me little commission (at not extra cost to you at all) when you click on the link and make a purchase.  Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here.

Shareasale Shop at: O	TCW Shimmery Goodness Shop at: SB	Tailwind Shop at: O	Love from Lizi Store Shop at: LFL (UK)
TCW Stencils Shop at: SB | O	Derwent 24 Colored Pencils Shop at: SB | AZ	Prima Silicone Brush Shop at: SB | AZ	Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SB | T | LFL (UK)
Cuttlebug Shop at: AZ	Cuttlebug Plate C Shop at: SB | AZ	Heat Tool Shop at: SB	Non Stick Craft mat Shop at: AZ
TCW Paint Shop at: SB	Cirlce Nested Dies Shop at: SB	Sequins Shop at: SB | AZ	LFL Sequin Mix Shop at: LFL (UK)
LFL Sept Kit Shop at: LFL (UK)	Black Craft Mat Shop at: AZ	Supertite Glue Shop at: O	Tonic Studios Shop at: T
Piercer Shop at: AZ	Supertite - Dual Tip Max Glue Pen Shop at: AZ	Derwent Watercolor Pad Shop at: O	TCW Prismatic Stencil Shop at: SB
TCW Coronet Wreath Stencil Shop at: SB

6 Easy Ideas for Mass Producing Cards & Mini Boxes

Mass producing cards or little handmade boxes is a great way to bulk up you stash of cards in your inventory to keep on hand of those just in case moments, to sell, to use for a swap, or give away at the holidays.  Here are 6 tips and ideas on a good way to mass produce cards and mini boxes of your own.

Various companies provided me with some product to create this project.  The opinions I share are solely my own.

Here is a video on how I made each set of projects using the August Love from Lizi Kit.

Here is a series of tips to help in your mass productions of cards & mini boxes.

1) Large Stamp

Pick a large stamp to be the focus of the card.  Add a couple of simple background papers, stickers, or inking behind the stamp, but really just let that stamps shine.  Pick an variety of colors, for the background papers or even the card base, but really just let the stamp do the the work for you.  Here is a set of 3 cards using the same large stamp.

2) Large Elements on Opposite Corners

If you are going to put a couple of large elements on a card go for the corners.  Pick elements that you can create easily or have a lot of like a paper bow, flower, stamp, strips of paper, or other fun items and pair it off on the opposite corner of the card with a simple sentiment from a tag or stamp.  here are 3 version of the this type of card.

3) Banners
Pick a fun patterned paper and create banners in the form of triangles or fishtails to use up the space of most of the card.  You can pick any color or shape for the banners.  A punch, die, or punch out will make this process super easy.  Here are a couple of examples.

Mini boxes or gift card holders are fun to make and have on hand for those little gift you pass out to teachers, friends, birthdays, and other events you need a little something for that you can pop in a little gift card, cash, or even just a sweet treat.  Here are a few idea to help you mass produce these items.

4) Layered Tags
These fun gift cold holders are super simple to make with a cut file, die, or punch out and are made extra special with some simple layered tags.

To help glue all the little bits and papers together the Supertite Dual Tip Max Glue Pen is wonderful for everything!

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5) Stickers

This simple square box is super simple to assemble from a cut file, die, or punch out and ti make it a little extra special you can add in the name of the person who is receiving it with their initials in stickers!  If there name is short enough then us the full name, but for longer names go with initials.

6) Off Center Tags

Making a simple purse box is super easy with a cut file, die, or a punch out piece.  Once you have made your box a simple and fast way to jazz it up is to add a little tag in any shape that is off center to add to the appeal.  

These cards and boxes were made using the August Love from Lizi kit, here is the unboxing of the kit to see all the supplies in it.

What are some of you tips for mass production paper crafts?

Supplies Used

Interested in the supplies I used in this project?  Most are listed below and some are affiliate links, which generates a me little commission (at not extra cost to you at all) when you click on the link and make a purchase.  Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here.

Shareasale Shop at: O	Tailwind Shop at: O	Love from Lizi Store Shop at: LFL (UK)	Xyron Tape Runner Refil Shop at: AZ
Fiskars Scissors Shop at: AZ | LFL (UK)	Xyron Creative Station Lite Shop at: AZ	Xyron tape runner Shop at: AZ	Xyron 5" Permanent Refill Shop at: AZ
Fiskars Scissors 8" Shop at: AZ	Clearsnap Embossing Ink Shop at: AZ	Umbrella Inks Shop at: SB	Cardstock 8.5x11 Card Paper Shop at: SB | AZ
Misti Shop at: SB | AZ	Fiskars Paper Trimmer Shop at: SB | AZ | LFL (UK)	Heat Tool Shop at: SB	LFL Peel Strip Stickers Shop at: LFL (UK)
LFL Sequin Mix Shop at: LFL (UK)	LFL Stamp Sets Shop at: LFL (UK)	LFL Aug Kit Shop at: LFL (UK)	Black Craft Mat Shop at: AZ
Supertite Glue Shop at: O	LFL Aug Card Kit Shop at: LFL (UK)	LFL Kit Subscription Shop at: O	Piercer Shop at: AZ
Round Stamp Block Shop at: O	Supertite - Dual Tip Max Glue Pen Shop at: AZ	LFL Aug Bumper Kit Shop at: LFL (UK)