Take your creativity to another galaxy with the Aurora cardmaking workshop kit.
This workshop includes materials and instructions to make 16 standard size cards, 4 of each of the designs shown above. Not only are they cards beautiful, but they include such positive sentiments. In this current pandemic, I bet you know someone who could use a “smile across the miles”!
In the kit you get an exclusive stamp + Thin Cuts set, paper from the Aurora collection, cardstock, Silver Glitter Gems, card bases, envelopes plus full color printed instructions.
Before we move on, click on the image above and zoom in on the thin cuts. With the kit you get both sides of the world. Isn’t that the coolest?
A little extra sparkle was added to these cards using a Mint Shimmer Brush. This was used to paint some pieces like the world and also to add splatters.
To make the cards as shown, you’ll also need Glacier, Charcoal & Peacock ink pads plus adhesives, including Thin 3-D Foam Dots or Tape. Now let’s take a closer look at the cards.
This kit includes the materials to make 16 cards pages. In the kit you get a full color printed workshop guide with step-by-step directions. If you’d like more instruction on this kit, Close To My Heart is hosting a virtual workshop on June 16. Details coming soon on the Close To My Heart Facebook page.
Covid-19 has changed how we meet up to craft together. Several events have been canceled or postponed and new virtual opportunities have been scheduled. Read this post to get all the updates then mark your calendar so you don’t miss them!
As we start to emerge from sheltering in place, it is unclear how quickly our lives will get back to normal and what “normal” will look like in our post-pandemic world. This post includes current information about upcoming creative events. As thing evolve, you can always find up-to-date information on my Events webpage.
Rebecca’s Creative Friends Virtual Crop – NEW DATE
Over the weekend of June 12 – 14, I’ll be hosting another virtual crop on the Rebecca’s Creative Friends Facebook Group. If you are missing getting together to create with friends, join us for a weekend filled with project ideas, tutorials, exclusive specials, games and prizes. The event is free, but you need to join my creative friends Facebook group to participate. Join now>>
Annual Scrapbooking Yardsale
This will be the fourth year I’ve hosted this multi-crafter sale and you don’t want to miss this chance to get some great products for your next creative project. Because of the pandemic, we have moved this year’s sale to October 3. Click “going” to the event on Facebook and turn on notifications to get access to pre-sale bargains and any other updates. RSVP>>
I’ve missed getting together with my cropping buddies the last couple of months. The June crop has been canceled due to Covid-19. Mark you calendar an plan to attend the remaining crops in 2020.
July 18
August 15
September 26 — new date!
October 17
November 21
Rubber Stamping Event
This event has been rescheduled for September 19 – 20 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL. Tickets to this fun shopping event are just $5 online ($8 at door). The online ticket includes early admission on Saturday. My booth will be filled with creative products for both scrapbookers and card-makers. Subscribers to my newsletter will receive 30% off retail price on one item! Learn more>>
I have missed seeing you live, but am glad we have the technology that allows us to get together virtually. There are some advantages for meeting at a distance, including no packing! Also, most of these virtual events are recorded so you can watch on your schedule.
Remember, you can always find up-to-date information on my Events webpage. If you have any questions, please let me know.
I hope you are having a wonderful summer! What fills your days? Where have you gone? Who have you spent it with? If you have created some fun memories, now is that time to capture them with this cheerful summer album kit!
I’ve created this bright and cheerful mini-album to help you celebrate the good times you’ve had this summer. It is exclusively available through my website and you can choose to make it on your own or attend one of my classes in August.
Each kit includes:
Black mini-album with 10 spiral bound 4″ x 6″ memory protector pages
Several 4″ x 6 and 3″ x 4″ base pages (solids and patterns)
Coordinating sticker sheets
Vellum, chipboard and cardstock die cut pieces
When you order the kit, you will also get a guide with photos of sample pages. Although the photos will give you ideas and inspiration, you are free to mix it up and make pages that fit your style and photos! Here are a few of of the sample pages:
There is no cutting required other than cropping your photos. You will just need your favorite adhesives to assemble. This is a great project for all ages!
Options: Attend a Workshop or Order the Kit!
I’ll be teaching this album as a classon August 20 & 22 at First Baptist Church in Arnold. Sign up to make albums with your kids or grandkids and you’ll be making even more memories as you craft together! (Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.)
However, because everything is ready to assemble, this is a project that requires little instruction. If those dates don’t work or you are not local, you can order by selecting the “distance” option when you “sign up”. Price includes shipping within the US!
The are is turning cooler and soon the leaves will change color. What does that mean for a crafter? Time to slip into something warm and comfy and start on a new project! If you are in the Arnold/St. Louis area, I have several events scheduled scheduled to help you carve out some fun creative time.
In November, I’ll be having my regular “Finish It Friday” 5 hour crop plus a Saturday Day Crop back to back. This means you can start your projects on Friday and leave everything set up so when you arrive on Saturday morning everything is ready to pick back up! On Saturday I’ll be serving lunch plus have drinks and snacks on hand.
CARD BUFFETS
Want to sent handmade cards this year? Come to one or both of my All You Can Make Card Buffet (Christmas Edition) for a productive night of card-making. On the buffet, you will find a variety of card kits. The papers are pre-cut and accessories are gathered so you can stamp and assemble your cards relatively quickly. Make a variety or multiples of the same one. It’s up to you!
CRAFTY GIRLS NIGHT OUT – JANUARY 10
Our BINGO night in September was so much fun, I’ve decided to host another Girl’s Night out in January. I’m still working on the details, but know that it will be a night filled with fun using brand new 2019 Seasonal Expression 1 products.
You’ll get a copy of the new Idea Book, a goody bag with product samples and 3 projects to create! At the event, you can enjoy a yummy snack, play games and win prizes. In addition, you’ll get exclusive (attendee only) specials and all orders will go toward a Mystery Hostess Gathering. You don’t want to miss this fun night!
Earlier this summer, I hosted a Cricut workshop at my home to make three projects using the Hello USA Cricut collection. It was so much fun that I’ve decided to offer it virtually. Before I get into the details of how the class will work, let me tell you about the projects.
The workshop includes materials, directions and online instruction to make three projects using the digital Hello USA Cricut collection. Once you sign up, your materials will be mailed to you (or available for pick up if you choose the “local” option) and you will be added to the online classroom.
The first two projects are pictured below and include a home decor page titled “Home of the Brave” and a “Happy 4th of July” card. The final project is a little more open ended. It is a two page layout featuring the state of your choice. I will talk more about that in a post in a couple days.
Each of these projects uses features available in Design Space such as grouping, slicing, welding and more. Because this class is online, it is appropriate for both beginners and experienced Design Space users. You can pause the videos, ask questions and take as much time as you need. If you are comfortable you can dive right! Help is available as much or little as you need it.
If you have not yet pulled your new Cricut out of the box, this class is for you! In addition, through the interactive online class, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions that have come up as they work in Design Space even if on other projects. I’ll work with you one-on-one though messenger if you need additional help getting started.
If you have been using your Cricut for months or even years, this class is for you! If you are like me, I tend to do the things I know rather than try new techniques or learn what else if available. In designing the projects for these classes, I try to stretch myself to try new things so that you learn something new with each project.
Once you sign up for this workshop, materials for the projects will be mailed and you will be invited to join the online classroom.
Each Tuesday morning in August, I will post instructions for a new project using the Hello USA collection in the private online classroom. In addition, I’ll go live with an instructional video with pointers for that week’s project. Busy on Tuesday mornings? No problem! The videos will be recorded and the directions available for you to watch on demand at your convenience.
Throughout the month, additional tips and ideas will be posted in the classroom. You have access to all of this material as part of the workshop. On the final Tuesday, I’ll wrap up the class with ideas for future projects using the fun Hello USA collection.
SUPPLY LIST
In addition to the workshop kit included when you register for this class, you will need the digital Hello USA collection, a Cricut machine that can be accessed through Design Space (Explore and Maker families), Cricut mat, laptop, basic papercrafting tools and favorite adhesives to complete the projects.
The Hello USA collection of images features 60 layered images including shapes, overlays and names for all 50 states in the US as well as a local flower, slogan and state-specific icon. The collection also includes 10 extra images about the US, including regions and the US flag. You can order this collection on my Close To My Heart website.
May is National Scrapbooking Month and to celebrate, Close To My Heart has created a new collection of paper-crafting products titled “Live Beautifully”. This line features rich floral patterns and gold foil designs. The collection includes a paper pack, exclusive size D (large) stamp set and a Cut Above scrapbooking kit.
Although these lovely items are not available to order until May 1, you can sign up for my National Scrapbooking Month Celebration TODAY! You are invited to a day full of crafty fun at my house on May 6.
CARD WORKSHOP (9 am – noon)
Start the day by making 20 lovely cards using the Live Beautifully papers, stamp set and coordinating embellishments. This set of cards covers birthdays, thank you, friendship and general occasions. The kit includes card bases, envelopes, papers and embellishments. Tools, stamps and ink pads needed to create the cards will also be available for workshop attendees to share. Just bring your basic paper-crafting tools (paper trimmer, bone folder, scissors) and adhesives.
In addition, this complete album kit includes album, 10 memory protectors, journaling pen and a tape runner! Bring your pictures and you will leave with a beautiful keepsake of your beautiful life!
While the Complete Album workshop is the best value, you can also choose to make just the Cut Above and/or Enhanced layouts. Regardless of which option you choose, the tools, stamps and ink pads needed to create the cards will also be available for workshop attendees to share. Just bring your basic paper-crafting tools (paper trimmer, scissors) and adhesives.
My popular All You Can Make Cards workshop is back! There are four dates in November and December that you can make your Christmas cards. The buffet has many cards to choose from.
Here’s a couple that I just added that include lots of fun Cricut-cut shapes.
Here’s another new one that is a Gift Card holder!
Gift cards are convenient, but not necessarily exciting. This pretty card dresses up what would otherwise be a somewhat boring gift.
At the workshop, you’ll have two hours to make as many cards as you are able. Feel free to make multiples of your favorites or work with a friend.
The papers for each card are already cut for you and ready for assembly. You simply choose the card you’d like to make from the buffet, then head over to the tool table for ink pads and any other tools listed on the directions. When you finish your first card, return the box to the table for the next person and choose a new one. Repeat.
The price includes cards, bases, papers, stamps, ink and embellishments are included. You only need to bring your adhesives. Feel free to bring favorite basic tools (for example, scissors and bone folder), but I’ll have extras if you need them and any other specialized tools used for the cards.
It’s a fun and productive night! I’ll have two workshops in November on the 14 & 15 and two more in December on the 5 & 6. Click on the link below to register. You can add multiple events to your calendar before you check out.
