Back to School 20-21

 It's been a long time since I posted some artwork mostly because of too much life going on, I think.  This is a page of my beautiful granddaughters on their first day of going back to school last September.  Here is the layout that I used from one of last year's Summer papers.  You can click photos to enlarge view.

Here is the first page:

And the second page.  My littlest grand daughter is going back to preschool so there was really no big change for her.

Papers:  Sapphire, White Daisy, Saffron (ret.) Cardstocks; I Heart Us B&T papers
Stamps:  Z3373 School Kids Stamp Set (still available online)
Ink:   Intense Black Exclusive Ink
Embellishments:   Various stickers from Hobby Lobby, Blue sparkle tape from Hobby Lobby
Other:  Z3386 Block Alphabet Thin Cuts (still available online)

Images for School Kids Stamp Set:

Just seems much too soon to be sending children back to school.  May this be a year of TRULY Normal for them!

Blessings and Happy Stamping!

August '21 Musings

Has your summer been going by as quickly as my summer?  Whoosh, I can't believe it is August!  We just had our Close To My Heart Convention and as you know the color of the year -- Blue Bell comes to an end and a new color of the year debuts.  This year, we are retiring 7 color besides blue bell and my heart truly grieves for Lilac and Peacock!  But in truth I will miss all of these!!  Don't worry, though, you will also love the incoming colors which will be announced soon!

August 2021 Featured Paper - Isabella

Celebrating relationships through paper crafting is more beautiful than ever with this month’s featured paper collection - Isabella! This versatile collection of products will work wonders on cards, scrapbook layouts, and all kinds of crafts made for a variety of occasions.

Be sure to check out all the Featured Paper products here:  https://kattisch.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=aug21

August '21 Stamp of the Month:  Tutti Fruitti Summer

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. This month’s set is only available August 1-31st.

And here is a closer look at the individual images of Tutti Fruitti Summer stamp set:

Tutti Fruitti Summer gives you some really fun options!

Boo Crew Promotion

Prepare for extra fun this Halloween with an exclusive product collection Boo Crew featuring a new paper packet and coordinating items.  

Save 20% when you purchase these items as part of the Boo Crew Product Bundle or the Boo Crew Workshop Kit. Check out the Boo Crew Workshop Guide for instructions in using the materials in your workshop kit plus some additional supplies to create three 12″ × 12″ two-page layouts and a set of paper crafted treat holders!

Offer available through October 31, 2021, while supplies last. Shipping assessed on retail value of all items.  Here is a quick video on the contents of this promotion.

Holiday Stories Promotion

Everyone Loves Holiday Stories! Save on kits designed in collaboration with renowned storyteller Stacy Julian and tell the stories you love!

Telling stories is a fun part of any holiday celebration, and you will love having your own stories to tell with the Story by Stacy™ Holiday Stories I Love Workshop Kit. This kit guides you through the process of exploring the memories behind your most treasured photos and then writing detailed stories to go with them.

The Holiday Stories kit includes stickers designed especially for the holidays—including some shiny silver foil accents—while the traditional Stories I Love kit includes stickers designed for any other stories you have to tell. Both are available at discounted prices for a limited time during this sale, including bundled together in the Holiday Stories Bundle!

After picking out your Stories I Love kit, be sure to join us for a virtual crafting event hosted by Stacy Julian herself on August 17! Learn more about the event on our Facebook page.

Offer available through August 31, 2021, while supplies last. Shipping & handling based on full retail price of all items.

Technique Video Presentation

Finally be sure to check out the video of the month regarding Watercolor Pencil techniques:  

Happy stamping!