Craft On!

Jumpstart your creativity with the Craft On Everyday Life album workshop! This adorable album comes together impressively fast by using the featured 3-2-1 scrapbooking technique. This technique uses 3", 2" and 1" paper pieces, only, to decorate each of the album's base pages. Isn't that amazing?!

Whether you're a beginner or veteran scrapper, it's never been easier to create beautiful layouts for your photos!

I just got these products and can't wait to make this album. I was around my friend, Cathy, yesterday and she made it and it's ADORABLE and comes together super quick!

The Craft On Everyday Life Workshop Kit includes all the patterned paper, cardstock, complements, and page protectors you need to complete this project in one convenient bundle. You'll also love how easy it is to create the layouts in this album, and the whimsical patterns of the Craft On suite will bring smiles to your face for years to come!

Offer available through August 31. Shipping & handling based on full retail price of all items. 

For complete details about the kit options, OR to see photos of all the album pages, click HERE. While you're there, be sure to download the kit directions. They can also be used with other papers and for other memory-keeping themes!

You're the Best, Dad!

Show appreciation for dads, grandpas, and more using the You're the Best workshop. This project guides you in creating a thoughtful mini album using the exclusive My Acrylix "For My Father" stamp set paired with the Into the Wild paper designs, cardstock in coordinating colors, and an exclusive wood mini-album cover.

Look at this fun and exclusive stamp set that is perfect for that special man in your life. You can use it on this mini album or on any other project. Wouldn't it be fun for children/grandchildren to complete the sayings and then maybe do so again years later?

Save 25% on these supplies by purchasing a workshop kit that includes the stamp set. You can find details about all your options, regarding this special, by following this link. Be sure, when you add it to your order, that you choose the correct US version, unless you want the British spellings.

If you didn't know, we also sell the wooden album separately. That means you can do what you want with it!

What do you think of this album? Can you see using it for another theme? Let me know your thoughts by providing a comment below.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Favorite Recipe - Heart 2 Heart Challenge

This week, with Heart 2 Heart, you are challenged to design artwork aligned with the theme of "Favorite Recipe". You can participate in this and other challenges all month long. Be sure to incorporate Close To My Heart products in your creation. That's all that's required!

For this week's challenge, I started the first page in my "Stories I Love" album. This new product line, in coordination between Close To My Heart and Stacy Julian, is great for highlighting those photos that pull on your heartstrings. It is more than the photo... Photos that elicit emotions are what this mini album is designed for, although you can definitely use it as you choose. 

So you might be wondering where the "recipe" part of this post comes in...

Stacy Julian includes a "workbook" to walk us through 8 steps of memory-keeping, specifically designed for the purpose of this album. Using her "recipe", I was able to connect with some emotions that make me part of who I am and tell the story of my journey. 

And pull on my heartstrings...is exactly what the above photo did! While I have drafted the story behind it, I have not put it down on paper, yet, but I will...and soon! To me it highlights a great milestone in our relationship and marriage for which I am truly grateful; a testimony of God's work in our lives.

I've had the pleasure of meeting Stacy Julian several times over my years with Close To My Heart. In fact, did you know she used to be a CTMH Consultant? She sure did! The last opportunity, a few weeks ago, I was able to chat with her for a bit about one of her other product lines, "Short Story". I really admire her for her perspective on scrapbooking and appreciate her sharing it with me and otheres. 

Here is a snapshot of the wonderful contents of the "Stories I Love" line, as well as albums related to the other options she is providing us. 

Click on this link to read a bit more or contact me with questions. If you would love to scrapbook and feel non-artsy, don't know where to start, etc. this may just be perfect for you!

I would love to tell you more! Your photos really do deserve a story and I can help! ;) 

Link up to this and other artwork challenges at Heart 2 Heart! I look forward to seeing your artwork there and wish you a fabulous week!