"Tell Your Story" - Blog with Friends

Welcome to "Blog with Friends" where I join several other bloggers and we connect with one another as we highlight a theme that is up to our interpretation. This month's theme is "Tell Your Story". 

After you read my post, you'll find images and links to the other blogs. We'd love for you to visit all of them and always appreciate when you leave a comment sharing your thoughts. So...be sure to read all the way to the bottom. 

Do you tell your story? I'm sure you realize you are the best author of that book, right? We have so many daily happenings that take place in our lives - some great, some good, and some we don't want to remember. We've all been there and the fact of the matter is, they all make us who we are; even the challenging ones.

So how about another question? How many photos do you have, solely on your phone alone, that tell part of your story? I'm going to guess you have tons of them just like I do. Truth be told, however, those photos aren't stories until you document the tales behind them. 

Think about a recent and favorite photo you have on your phone. Now, go look at it. Does it make you smile? Why? What does the photo tell you about that moment you experienced?

Would someone who looked at that same photo experience the same feel-good? I'm going to guess the answer is 'no'. Wouldn't you like for others to look at that photo years in the future and know why you took it and how it made you feel even as you reflected upon that occasion after it took place? It's part of your legacy, after all.

I love documenting my stories and have done so through scrapbooking over the years. "Scrapbooking" is a scary word to some people but I work to keep it simple and enjoyable, preserving the moments that matter most. Now, don't think I'm all caught up or anything because that is far from the truth but I do enjoy telling my stories.

In fact, would you believe me if I told you that it took me less than 6 minutes to put together this layout, without the photos? It's true! It took me longer to decide which photos I wanted to print than it did to create it. I love that was the case!

Alright, so I'm no magician AND I didn't create the layout is not my original design, but does it detract from the fun moments experienced when we went to the Hawaiian Islands last month? I would imagine that would be a resounding 'no' from the audience. :)

Check out this quick video (feel free to mute the music if you would like) and you will see me assemble it. 

I LOVE that it was simple to put together and then by adding our photos and my journaling...it's a masterpiece, don't you think? It was made with the Close To My Heart scrapbook subscription kit, Craft with Heart, from June. It only requires adhesive, a journaling pen and photos. 

While these are 12" x 12" layouts, I love that I have also used a variety of sizes through a product line by Stacy Julian. 

How do you tell your story? You'll find some additional ideas on how to do so and if you want more information on doing so the paper way, let me know! I'd love to tell you more!

Now it's time for "Blog with Friends"! 

Dawn of Spatulas on Parade

Karen of Baking in a Tornado

Lydia of Cluttered Genius

Jules of the Bergham Chronicles

Tamara of Part-Time Working Hockey Mom

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!