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ATC Pocket Page Kit & New Christmas Artwork
Filed under Bella Ayers, Christmas, Featured Artwork, Giveaways, Kits, Pocket Letters, Rhonda Secrist Thomas
NEW Retro Christmas ATC Pocket Page Kit
Pretty! This kit was pulled from a few (quite a few!) of the items Design Team Coordinator Miz Bella (Kim Ayers) chose for her Christmas ATC Pocket Page artwork! (See a photo below.)
(Psst! Check out the What On Earth Is A Pocket Letter? blog post by Design Team Member Rhonda Secrist Thomas for a quick intro… and an adorable Brownie’s Christmas Pocket Page.)
This kit contains lots of little papers, ribbons and bits of ephemera perfect for ATC-sized Christmas art (with a heavenly muted palette); here’s a short summary:
- Juliet Full House Scrapbook Paper (New! 12″ x 12″ double-sided cardstock sheet… and laid out in a grid of rounded-corner cards perfect for a pocket page!)
- Juliet 6×6 Paper Pad (New! 1/3 pad, so you’ll get one each of all 12 designs in the pad; see a close-up below)
- Christmas Tags Collage Sheet (with those cute retro images that Bella used in her artwork)
- Winter Fun ATCs Collage Sheet (one of many collage sheets sized for ATCs)
- ATC Pocket Pages (1 Sheet with 9 pockets) with 10 Blank Playing Cards (so you’ll have an extra)
- 1 yard each of 4 soft, rayon seam bindings: Metal Green, Red, Dark Tan and Soapstone Beige (colors chosen by Leslie to coordinate with the Juliet papers)
- 22mm Smiling Snowman Cabochon
- Bronze Deer Charm
- Bronze Christmas Stocking Charm
- Giant Snowflake
There’s another Christmas-themed Pocket Page by Rhonda Secrist Thomas shown below at right, too!
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I haven’t started yet. Looks like this could jump start me.
August 9th, 2015 at 4:14 am.
I always _think_ I’m working on Christmas presents or birthday presents, etc., year-round, but end up keeping a lot of stuff for myself.
August 9th, 2015 at 5:37 am.
hahah….Its now past July! So yes, of course I’ve started the Christmas presents and decor ideas swimming in my head! Thanks Alpha for a chance to win. :)
August 9th, 2015 at 5:44 am.
Oohhh – love this! I have bought one thing for a stocking! That is all I have done so far. I have made one pocket letter and it was quite fun! I love this for a Christmas theme! PErfect papers and charms!
August 9th, 2015 at 6:15 am.
Winter gifts… maybe. I suppose that some of the art I’ve been making could become gifts. It hasn’t been intentional though. Now cards… Oh, I’ve been planning those for a while.
August 9th, 2015 at 6:36 am.
i love the colors of the seam binding! I have started shopping, just this last week in fact. I found a great glass garden totem for my sister-in-law! I have not participated in a swap yet!
August 9th, 2015 at 6:36 am.
Christmas?! I’ve got to get through Halloween first!
August 9th, 2015 at 6:40 am.
started a special xmas gift for my daughter she loves little boxes and angels she collects.I am doing an at the sea swap at present pocket page and did a previous floral one.I hope alpha stamps will have one after the sugar skulls swap…hint hint.
August 9th, 2015 at 6:48 am.
I haven’t started Christmas gifts yet, but I am thinking about it very hard…. And I had never even heard of Pocket Pages until today! Very cool.
August 9th, 2015 at 6:51 am.
I didn’t know what a pocket letter was until I read the post about what it is. It’s a great idea for staying in touch with faraway family and friends!
August 9th, 2015 at 6:57 am.
I start on my Christmas stuff in January, hoping it will take the last minute panic away…
August 9th, 2015 at 6:59 am.
I’m always working on Christmas items, especially Christmas cards. Used to make lots of the ATC card and seeing this giveaway makes me wonder why I quit. Love it.
August 9th, 2015 at 7:24 am.
I am sorry to say I haven’t done either yet. But after my current project, I will finish my advent calendar I started last year. Due to things beyond my control I couldn’t get it done on time but this year will be different!
August 9th, 2015 at 7:29 am.
Wow… Christmas already!!! I shop all year for Christmas because I send presents to my step daughter and her family in Sweden. I try to mail by Nov 1.
August 9th, 2015 at 7:34 am.
Wonderful!!!
August 9th, 2015 at 7:34 am.
I haven’t started on Christmas, and have never participated in a swap. Also, I haven’t used the ATC cards I purchased, and I love the “Retro, Look.” So, I am excited to use them with this Christmas project.
August 9th, 2015 at 7:38 am.
Never tried a pocket , would love to try it,
August 9th, 2015 at 7:41 am.
I just love the retro look of the beautiful collage paper.
August 9th, 2015 at 7:42 am.
Love these!! I have started my Christmas shopping. I do it year round! And I have participated in pocket letter swaps. It is so fun and addicting! I love it!
August 9th, 2015 at 7:42 am.
Working on music boxes for Christmas presents. After seeing this cute kit, may send pocket letters instead of Christmas cards to some of my friends.
August 9th, 2015 at 7:46 am.
I just have to mention that I think all of the pocket pages are uber fab! So fun – it almost puts me in the mood (to open presents, not buy them :P )
August 9th, 2015 at 7:49 am.
I have not started yet on Christmas, but I am gathering papers and notions to begin. This giveaway would be so great for Christmas projects.
August 9th, 2015 at 7:50 am.
Yes, I have started on Christmas presents. The first time ever this early! I have five nieces I want to make chiffon pettislips for. Because I didn’t want to wait until December, I thought I would have Christmas in July for them. Ha! I had no idea how long they would take. I sew a lot, but these pettislips are time consuming (more that 40 yards of fabric) I will be lucky to have them finished by Christmas:)
No, I have never participated in pocket letter swaps or any swap, it sounds like it would be fun.
August 9th, 2015 at 8:04 am.
I started shopping in March. Tues.Morn. had tiny Kitchen Aid food processors that were too good to pass up so everyone on the list is getting one including us.
August 9th, 2015 at 8:16 am.
I have begun my Christmas shopping by making a LIST – now I have to check it twice!
Pocket Pages – I;ve seen a few of these but have not created one yet. I want to create a story with my pocket page.
August 9th, 2015 at 8:29 am.
I have gathered the supplies together, but I haven’t started making my Christmas presents.
I have never participated in a pocket letter swap.
August 9th, 2015 at 8:31 am.
I have done a few pocket letter swaps and think they are lots of fun!
Although I have made quite a few Christmas gifts I haven’t bought any yet.
August 9th, 2015 at 8:39 am.
I haven’t started anything for Christmas yet. I’ve never participated in a pocket swap but it looks like fun!
August 9th, 2015 at 8:41 am.
One gift bought(sorry, can’t tell) and several ideas are running around in my head. Love the pocket pages! Christmas, here we come!
August 9th, 2015 at 8:47 am.
I sew most of my Christmas gifts and so I have indeed started! I love all the wonderful things in this giveaway and it looks like something I NEED to have!
August 9th, 2015 at 8:59 am.
Not started on Christmas yet.. Still too many Halloween projects to play with. I have done pocket letters. So much fun!
August 9th, 2015 at 9:04 am.
So much wonderful-ness all in one place!
August 9th, 2015 at 9:28 am.
Such a great giveaway; Not started Christmas gifts/cards yet, however, sent and received my first Pocket letter last week!
August 9th, 2015 at 9:29 am.
This kit will certainly put one in the mood. Haven’t thought of Christmas yet till this very moment!
August 9th, 2015 at 9:38 am.
I have not bought any presents yet and have not heard of pocket pages before today!! Love all the great inspiration you provide!!
August 9th, 2015 at 9:56 am.
Yes, I’ve started my Christmas gifts. With 3 new grandbabies this year, I thought an “Explosion Box” filled with mats for photos would be a perfect gift to my daughters. “Pocket Letter Swap”? this is new to me. Would love to participate in one.
August 9th, 2015 at 9:59 am.
Love the pocket letter idea! I have never seen these, a swap would be fun. No Christmas gifts or cards started here yet, are you kidding? Haven’t even done any Halloween yet. tee hee hee Thanks for a great give away!
August 9th, 2015 at 10:12 am.
I’ve never heard of pocket letters, though it looks interesting. I would love the kit to use with the ATC group I belong to. As for Christmas presents, I’m still trying to work out an Advent calendar!
August 9th, 2015 at 10:23 am.
I’m loving this giveaway! I love the idea of pocket letters. I haven’t participated in a swap, but I watch YouTube videos on them. I have started my Christmas shopping. Ihave company coming from Scotland and have a lot to do. Can’t wait til the last minute. Thanks for the opportunity to win this amazing gift!
August 9th, 2015 at 10:23 am.
we exchange Halloween items for Christmas, and yes I have started to buy a few things!
no swaps yet.
August 9th, 2015 at 10:28 am.
The ATC’s are great for cards! time to start!
August 9th, 2015 at 10:30 am.
So cute! Love the retro cards!
August 9th, 2015 at 10:45 am.
Christmas gifts! In the sweltering tropical heat I can’t even dream of Christmas, so no, procastinator that I am, I have not started shopping or thinking about handmade gifts, though you have nudged my conscience. I participated in my first PLS w/ our monthly tea swappers in July with a summer/summer colors theme; I am very excited about PLSs and would like to swap more from Hawaii to the mainland.
August 9th, 2015 at 10:48 am.
I’m a bargain shopper.
I always have a few Christmas gifts hidden away .
Good idea, unless you forget you’ve bought them or where you put them.
August 9th, 2015 at 11:00 am.
Never heard of a pocket letter…
August 9th, 2015 at 11:23 am.
It’s never to early to start planning for Christmas.
August 9th, 2015 at 12:28 pm.
I have been working on Christmas gifts and cards for a couple of weeks. Alternating between Halloween and Christmas. I have a lot of wood pieces I am decorating and altering. I haven’t done a pocket letter swap but know what they are.
August 9th, 2015 at 12:49 pm.
Heck no I haven’t even thought about Christmas yet! LOL But I’d love to start Christmas crafting.
August 9th, 2015 at 1:13 pm.
I haven’t started Christmas yet ! I was just reading all the info on pocket letters, though, and I think I’ve found a new addiction :)
August 9th, 2015 at 1:16 pm.
I usually buy to many things so I save things to start my Christmas gift giving for the next year
August 9th, 2015 at 2:11 pm.
I have not started making anything, but have some projects in mind & am checking craft sites for ideas & inspiration.
August 9th, 2015 at 2:42 pm.
nope , I haven’t started Christmas gifts. I’m still preparing for birthdays !
August 9th, 2015 at 4:23 pm.
I have never participated in a Pocket Letter Swap. Not sure what one is – I need to check this out !
August 9th, 2015 at 4:24 pm.
Yikes, no to both questions. Now I feel like I have to get busy. Oh, well. Too hot to get motivated
August 9th, 2015 at 4:31 pm.
Christmas – love it!!!! Never too early to get a headstart, but we keep the love of Jesus year round :)
August 9th, 2015 at 5:07 pm.
I currently swap on swapbot.com & have done about 30 pocket swaps .I am totally addicted to them. So fun to make & recieve
August 9th, 2015 at 5:49 pm.
I guess it’s time to start thinking about my Christmas creations!
August 9th, 2015 at 6:02 pm.
I have not started working on my Christmas project, but plan to make steampunk Christmas ornaments.
August 9th, 2015 at 6:42 pm.
Oh yes, I have started on Christmas presents. Already have most of my husband’s. Last one for him is a book I am creating for him: “I LOVE YOU BECAUSE. . .” So many things I am thankful for him!! He needs to hear them! I LOVE vintage Christmas — would LOVE to win this giveaway!!
August 9th, 2015 at 6:46 pm.
Nope, I’ve never made a pocket letter before, but it sounds like a cool idea and I know I’ve got friends who would love to receive them. :)
August 9th, 2015 at 9:07 pm.
Christmas?? I made ONE card so far – and I would love to participate in a Pocket Letter Swap – sounds like so. Much. Fun.
August 9th, 2015 at 9:31 pm.
I tend to be a last- minute person but I’m trying to change my ways. Participating in a letter swap just might e the ticket.
August 9th, 2015 at 11:16 pm.
No on the presents, but I have made a pocket page- only never swapped it!
August 10th, 2015 at 2:36 am.
Yes, I have started on gifts because I am making several of them so far. I have finally come up with my design for my Christmas cards and have my sample done. Now is the time for me to get my cutting, stamping and decorating done.
August 10th, 2015 at 7:30 am.
The answer to both questions is No, I do not even make Christmas gifts anymore, no one appreciates home-made, so I don’t bother, and never made a pocket page.
August 10th, 2015 at 9:20 am.
Oops… hit send button too soon!! Sooo, yes I was making a card and then aha! I realized my image would be the perfect focal for a shadow box for my sister for Christmas!! Love the Retro Christmas kit and giveaway! THANKS, Alpha Stamps, you’re the best!! : )
August 10th, 2015 at 11:15 am.
I’ve started making cross stitch ornaments and some holders for gift cards, have never done a swap. I do, however think I may have found a new addiction, pocket pages.
August 10th, 2015 at 12:43 pm.
Oh yes, mini winter books for my family with pics from last christmas. Doesn’t mean I’ll be finished on time tho! Hahaha. Thanks for the giveaway.
August 10th, 2015 at 4:46 pm.
i have never heard of pocket pages. I would love to win this giveaway and create some.
August 10th, 2015 at 6:10 pm.
I love pocket pages thanks for the giveaway
August 10th, 2015 at 9:19 pm.