August Specials and More!

It's August 2nd which means...there are quite a few GREAT things that were released yesterday and if you're in my VIP Group, you learned about one of them! There is so much goodness that I am not completely sure on where to begin.

I'm going to share some brief details about each, as well as links to more information, and then I will have separate blog posts to address them even further. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have whether by phone call, text, instant message on Facebook, or in the VIP Group.

CRAFT WITH HEART

Craft with Heart is our NEW subscription program that features Cut Above layout kits offered at monthly, 4-month, and 12-month intervals. You get to decide how often you would like to receive these deliveries on your doorstep. 

The annual subscription is what is currently available, with the 1-month and 4-month subscriptions to start on September 1st. You can find additional information on my website under the Products tab and then you'll see "Craft with Heart". Or, you can click on this direct LINK.  

BRING BACK MY PACK - MORE MAGICAL!

Available through September 30, 2018, while supplies last

We've brought back the popular Magical Paper Pack for a limited time! Now through September 30, get the More Magical paper packet, and coordinating products - including what was an exclusive and adorable stamp set, which are suited for all-purpose crafting, including your visits to amusement parks, parties, and other adventures! Save 25% when you purchase the workshop kit, which includes the paper packet and a selection of other products you can use to create four, 2-page scrapbook layouts and eight cards!

You'll find more details and images regarding this special by clicking HERE. 

YOU'VE GOT CLASS!
Available through September 30, 2018, while supplies last

With this kit, you can preserve the best of your child's school years with the You've Got Class collection of products. This special features a paper collection, exclusive stamp set, and workshop kit all designed to commemorate the passage of those formative years.

This unique workshop contains a set of materials you can use to create 14 single page scrapbook layouts - an entire album, with one page for each school year. The workshop kit also includes our True Fit Folos (a retired and tried, but true and popular product from years ago), giving you a place to preserve precious keepsakes and mementos from each year.

To view more information about this special, including the downloadable Workshop Guide, click HERE.


HERE'S TO YOU
Available through August 31, 2018, while supplies last

The Here's To You special features a workshop kit inspired by life's special occasions! To celebrate these moments, the workshop kit features four exclusive stamp sets designed for making elegant cards and layouts. The products in this workshop create one 12" x 12" page and seven cards that can be used for weddings and many other occasions!

You can purchase the products as a bundle - for additional savings - or individually, whichever you prefer.  Find full details through this LINK and remember this special is only available through the end of this month. It was released on July 15th. 

I look forward to sharing more about the newest specials so you can consider if they would benefit you with your papercrafting needs.

Have an AWESOME day!

Create THREE Layouts in 35 MINUTES!

Don't think you are a scrapbooker? Think it takes too much time or you don't know where to start? If you can relate this is the perfect post for YOU! 

If you love scrapbooking, and even enjoy creating from scratch, you will also find joy in what I have to share because sometimes, just like me, a quick, easy and beautiful layout is totally what I need to feel accomplished.

We have a fabulous product line, Cut Above, offered in both cards and layouts, and today I am highlighting this beautiful one called "This is Me". 

What I love most about this line is that the artwork creations come together so quickly. Yes, you read the title of this post correctly. It only took me 35 minutes, start to finish, to complete these three, 12" x 12", and gorgeous layouts. HUGE, right?!

If you click on the images, you'll see an enlarged view (and I share information below on how you can see another sample). This layout (above) is designed for you to reflect on some prepared topics (located in each of the circles) such as: Feeling, Loving, Waiting For, Something I Do Well. And that paper and accents...isn't it gorgeous?! It coordinates with Chelsea Gardens.

This layout is unique and something that can be totally fun and highly valued as it's designed for others to respond to prompts about YOU! Questions like, "What was your first impression of me", are asked with a place provided for their answers and photos! Another prompt is "Pick 3 words to describe me". I don't know about you but I'm excited and a little scared to ask these of someone else. LOL But, how fun will it be to have other people's perspective about YOU? And, you could elect to ask various people in your family, friends, etc. to get a variety of responses.

Who would you ask? If you have children, wouldn't it be fun to ask them these questions now and in a few years? That, in itself, would be worth preserving.

And last, but definitely not least, look at this beautiful layout commemorating a best day (or maybe best dayS). There are some pre-printed elements, others that are added on top, and I used some good ol' baby powder to give some fun dimension to a select number of the floral elements. Baby Powder?! Yes, I did say baby powder. :) Keep reading...

There are many fun elements in this kit. Here's a quick close-up snapshot of a few of them. Many of the elements included are gold foil and then you can see some of the journaling spaces and floral images (bottom right) that are also part of the simple kit.

Another awesome thing about our Cut Above Kits is they require few products outside of what is contained in the kit. These are five items I suggest you have in your possession to create the layouts as I did. All are pretty self-explainable, however, I can assume you are wondering what the baby powder is used for, right?! LOL I enjoy making some of the embellishments dimensional and place Thin 3-D Foam Tape on the back of those images. (It's one of my most favorite products!) When I want to add some dimension to our stickers, and want to remove the "sticky" from the back, I sprinkle the baby powder and eliminate the "sticky". 

To better understand this concept, check out this video where I used the technique on a card. (I also share some additional information with you.) 

This Cut Above Layout Kit, "This Is Me", contains materials to make three coordinating two-page scrapbook layouts, including pre-printed base pages, die-cuts, stickers, photo placeholders, and instructions, PLUS four top load Memory Prectors. WHAT A KIT AT A PRICE (only $24.95)!

In fact, if you click on this link, you'll see some thumbnails at the bottom where you can view sample layouts with photos and journaling. (Click on them again for an even better view.) I will work to get photos and journaling placed on mine and will share so when that's the case.

If you have any questions about this kit, others in this line, or ANY Close To My Heart products, I'd love to hear from you! (Post in the comments or you can email me directly.) 

Enjoy the rest of your week!