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All You Can Make Cards is back with 4 dates to make Christmas Cards!

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.

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See you then,

Rebecca

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New Uptown Scrapbooking Kit for all your formal occasions

This year my in-laws celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As we were planning their celebration, I knew I wanted to make a special scrapbook to celebrate them. The new Uptown Fundamentals papers and complements were perfect for this project.

In addition to special anniversary pictures, my new Uptown Scrapbooking kit is perfect for wedding, engagement or even prop. These three layouts get their charm from the beautiful Uptown Fundamentals collection which includes paper with beautiful black and white prints and coordinating Complements pack with coordinating stickers and black and gold glitter die-cuts.

Here’s what you get in the Uptown Scrapbooking kit:

  • Z3263 Uptown Fundamentals Paper Packet
  • Z3269 You & Me Complements
  • Z3289 Uptown Ribbon Pack
  • X5789 Sea Glass Cardstock (1 sheet)
  • X5787 Blossom Cardstock (1 sheet)
  • X5930 Slate Cardstock (1 sheet)
  • X5929 Whisper Cardstock (1 sheet)
  • 1386 Black Cardstock (3 sheets)
  • 1385 White Daisy Cardstock (3 sheets)
  • Complete cutting and assembly instructions for six 12″ x 12″ pages (pdf)


Already have some of the products? You purchase just the instruction sheets!

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Get Fancy with the Florence Collection

Have you seen the Florence paper collection? The rich colors of this paper make it perfect for travel as well as special occasions. It also is great for home decor items like this lovely dream catcher.

When you buy the Florence Workshop Your Way, you get everything you need to make six decorative scrapbook pages.

You can print the instructions on the workshop resource page of my website.

The kit also includes two sheets of double sided Picture My Life cards that you can cut apart. These can be used alone in pocket pages or added as titles, journaling and alternative papers to your layouts. 

You will have some paper left over that you can stretch by adding more solid cardstock to make additional layouts. Or you can add a few more products and make this set of beautiful cards!

These cards use the A Bunch of Love stamp set. When you add your own cards and bases, you’ll have enough product left to make two of each of them (8 all together).

Notice the blue lines around a couple of the images? This means that this stamp set has a coordinating set of thin cuts. No fancy cutting needed to get these cut out cleanly. In the photo above, the stamped images were dressed up with a few dabs of watercolor.

Again, you can print the directions to all of these Florence projects on the workshop resources page of my website. Are you a visual learner? On the Resource page you will also find links to step-by-step videos

Just a reminder that the Florence collection is only available for a limited time and will retiring on August 31. In addition to the complete kit, you can purchase the paper and embellishment sets separately. You can see the whole collection HERE. 


Happy Creating,

Rebecca

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Going Crazy for the Calypso Collection

Check out the Calypso Collection?  If not, you need to do it now before it retires at the end of August!

This paper collection knows how to party with flamingos, pine apples in fun, summery colors. When you buy the Calypso Workshop Your Way, you get everything you need to make six decorative scrapbook pages.

You can print the instructions on the workshop resource page of my website.

The kit also includes two sheets of double sided Picture My Life cards that you can cut apart. These can be used alone in pocket pages or added as titles, journaling and alternative papers to your layouts. 

You will have some paper left over that you can stretch by adding more solid cardstock to make additional layouts. Or you can add a few more products and make this set of adorable cards!

These cards use the cute One in a Melon Stamp Set. Notice the red lines around some of the shapes? This means that these are images on theArtistry Cricut Collection. Just cut them out then stamp the details. Easy peasy custom made embellishments!

When you add your own cards and bases, you’ll have enough product left to make three of each of the cards shown (9 all together).

Again, you can print the directions to all of these Magical projects on the workshop resources page of my website. Are you a visual learner? My Resource page also has links to step-by-step instructional videos for the workshop!

Just a reminder that the Calypso collection is only available for a limited time and will retiring on August 31. In addition to the complete kit, you can purchase the paper and embellishment sets separately. You can see the whole collection HERE.


Happy Creating,

Rebecca

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Memory Keeping Magic

Have you seen the new Magical paper collection? The bright fun colors are great for your summer pictures, especially if you travel to a certain “world” in Orlando, Florida! But even if that location is not your destination, the theme includes cameras and water blues that will go with lots of vacation plans.

When you buy the Magical Workshop Your Way, you get everything you need to make six decorative scrapbook pages.

You can print the instructions on the workshop resource page of my website.

The kit also includes two sheets of double sided Picture My Life cards that you can cut apart. These can be used alone in pocket pages or added as titles, journaling and alternative papers to your layouts. 

You will have some paper left over that you can stretch by adding more solid cardstock to make additional layouts. Or you can add a few more products and make this set of adorable cards!

These cards use the cute Fairytale Birthday stamp set. When you add your own cards and bases, you’ll have enough product left to make three of each of them (9 all together).

B1534 Fairytale Birthday Stamp Set

Again, you can print the directions to all of these Magical projects on the workshop resources page of my website. Are you a visual learner? Close To My Heart also created a set of four videos that take you through the workshop directions step by step!

Just a reminder that the Magical collection is only available for a limited time and will retiring on August 31. In addition to the complete kit, you can purchase the paper and embellishment sets separately. You can see the whole collectionHERE.


Happy Creating,

Rebecca

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Christmas in July Cards

Today, I want to show you the flat cards we will be making at the Christmas in July workshop. Earlier I posted some pictures of the Album and a Pop Up Box Card.

These cards come together really quickly using the beautiful White Pines Picture My Life Cards left over after making the album. I just added a little paper and a few embellishments. Quick, easy, yet lovely.

I know it seems early to start talking about Christmas preparations, but now is actually the best time to do your Christmas projects. In a couple months, time will seem to speed up. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a few handmade cards and a beautiful binder ready so you can focus on making memories?

At the Christmas in July workshop, we will decorate a Christmas notebook and make the first 6 cards of the season. The notebook has a two page spread for each day from December 1 through Christmas. It can be used as a holiday planner, a recipe book, traditions tracker or a photo album — you decide!

The Christmas in July workshop includes the following;

– 3-Ring Kraft Binder

– 25 Everyday Life Memory Protectors (13 with 4″ x 6″ pockets and 12 with 4″ x 3″ pockets)

– White Pines Picture My Life Cards (20 – 4″ x 6 cards and 36 – 4″ x 3″ cards)

– White Pines Complements Pack

– Coordinating solid and printed Picture My Life Cards (37 – 4″ x 6″ and 60 – 4″ x 3″)

– 6″ Box Card and envelope

– 5 Card bases and envelopes

– Paper and embellishments to decorate album and cards

These projects can be completed on your own or at my house on July 24. 

Click here for more information or to order your workshop>>

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Bonus Happy Times Layout Directions

Looking for what to make with the left over Happy Times* paper and other workshop supplies? Here’s a layout I made with paper, Picture My Life cards and embellishments not used in the workshop projects.

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*The Happy Times paper was available exclusively in May 2016. If you missed out on this special, you can order the paper pack or full workshopHERE.

This layout has space for three 4” x 6” pictures (1 horizontal and 2 vertical). To complete this layout as shown, you will also need 2 sheets of White cardstock for bases plus 1 sheet of Canary cardstock.

Cutting Guide:

  • Canary Floral B&T – 6” x 12” , 6” x 6”
  • Teal Stripe B&T – 2.75” x 12”, 2.75” x 6”, 6” x 12 (use reverse side), 1.5” x 2” (cut 5)
  • Canary Cardstock – 4” x 6” (cut 4), 3” x 4”

Assembly Tips:

Use the photo of the completed layout above for general paper placement. Cover the seam between the teal stripe and floral prints with a piece of White/Gold ribbon.

Trim 1/8” from each side of the “love this live” Picture My Life card. Stamp small flowers in Canary ink and leaves in Glacier in the bottom left corner. Add a strip of Gold Shimmer trim across the bottom of the card.

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Trim 1/8” from each side of the triple heart Picture My Life card and add a strip of Gold Shimmer trim across the bottom of the card before adding to the right page.

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Dovetail the short side of each of the five small teal striped rectangles. Arrange as a banner on the right side of the page. Add Gold Sequins between each banner pieces, plus a couple other clusters to finish off the pages.

Recipe*:

*All of these are products used for the Happy Times Scrapbooking Workshop.

Happy Creating,

Rebecca

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Zoe Hinged Tray Workshop — Registration is OPEN!

Get ready to shake the winter blues by coming to a crafty project night out! In February, join me to make your own decorated hinged tray. 

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Using your pictures and your choices for paper and embellishments, you will create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

You will start by choosing which of the Zoe paper designsto use on your tray.

Next you will select from stickers, chipboard and vellum pieces in the Zoe Complements pack.

I’ll also have coordinating Shimmer Trim, washi tape and gems will also be available for you to use to finish off your piece. What will you choose?

I am hosting this fun evening at my house in Arnold, MO on February 25. Ready to come?  Sign up here>>

Can’s make it but want to make a Zoe Hinged Tray? Here’s a shopping list of items I used:

Zoe Paper Pack

Zoe Complements

Coral Shimmer Trim

Pink Enamel Gems

Happy Creating,

Rebecca

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The new Nevermore Scrapbooking Workshop is ready!!

They’re creepy and they’re kooky. 

Mysterious and spooky, 

They’re all together ooky,

What am I talking about? The Addams Family? 

No, the pages in the new Nevermore Scrapbooking workshop!

In my earlier post about this workshop, I mentioned that I was trying to capture the feel of the Disneyland Haunted Mansion ride — fun and spooky mixed with creative charm. Designing these layouts was a lot of fun and I’m excited to share them with you.

This kit includes all the papers and embellishments to complete 3 full two-page layouts! Over 20 sheets of paper go into each kit plus full packs of Nevermore Assortment and Complements.

Each layout has a different Halloween theme: a haunted house scene, spooky steampunk and cute boo crew for your costume pictures. Between the Cricut cuts and coordinating Nevermore products, each layout has lots of fun details. 

The pages come together “freaky fast” because:

  • Papers are cut and ready to assemble (including MANY Cricut shapes)
  • Layouts showcase standard 4″ x 6″ photos, so NO CROPPING!
  • Additional pictures can be added easily with Flip Flaps
  • No stamping required
  • Nevermore Complements and Assortment packs add finishing touches
  • Full color Workshop Guide is included with each kit
  • Pieces for each kit are packaged in a separate zip top bag 

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NEW Cards for Next Monday’s Workshop

This weekend, I made some new cards for next Monday’s card workshop. My favorite is this coffee cup one. However, I’d have to cross off “coffee” and add Diet Mountain Dew, lol.

 This birthday card uses one of my favorite papers from the past, Wings.

 I also added a couple valentine’s cards.

Here are a few more of the cards you’ll have to choose from:

See something you’d like to make? You will have two hours to make as many cards as you like. You pick which ones you want! Would you like to come?

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