Making Marks

Hi folks, 

So hopefully, you all have gotten...or will be getting this months's

 BELONGING kit...it's seriously gorgeous!!

I wanted to share with you some alternate ways of using the

Ranger Distress Marker in Seedless Preserves. 

Now, of course, you can use it just to write:

But, why stop there?

These markers stay wet a little longer, so you can smear, paint, etc. with them as well. 

I wanted to use mine for some painty techniques.

I started by coloring on to my craft sheet....you could use any piece of plastic.

Then I used a water brush (there's a tube in the handle that holds water---you could use just a wet paintbrush) to paint borders, make splatters, and lay down color.

For my little 4x6 canvas, I just colored all over the surface directly with the marker and then used a brush and my fingers to spread the color around.

I was pleasantly surprised at how versatile this little marker ended up being!

Be sure to check out this month's GALLERY including our 

teen GUEST DESIGNER, Heather Adams!

Come visit and chat with us on the FORUM!

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I hope you're feeling a real sense of BELONGING this month!

September Kit Reveal...AMBITION!

The AMBITION kit is ready for your goals, dreams and plans to come to life!

Glitz Happy-Go-Lucky, Simple Stories Snap and Webster's Sweet Notes combine to brighten your world with fun and flair.

This kit includes the perfect images to clarifyyour direction, your voice and your to-do list. 

Where will you end up? Only you know for sure. Make your future count and your desires a reality!

And GREAT news - our website is back up! Just a few more fixes on old pages need to be completed but the AMBITION buy page and inspiration pages are ready to go! 

We're looking forward to an amazing month of sharing and learning together!


Kit Contents


PP:

Glitz Color Me Happy Hearts

Glitz Color Me Happy Stripe 

Glitz Color Me Happy Polka 

Glitz Color Me Happy Woodgrain    

Simple Stories Snap Journaling          

Simple Stories Snap Bubbles 

Simple Stories Snap Calendar

Simple Stories Snap Flash Cards       

Websters Sweet Notes Candy Hearts

Websters Sweet Notes Secret Recipe


Embellishments:

American Crafts Thickers Wish - White        

Basic Grey Basics Micromono Alphas - Black          

Basic Grey Bowties Garland, 1 sheet

Glitz Color Me Happy Paper Layers, 2 pcs

Glitz Color Me Happy Whatnots, 4-5 pcs

Jenni Bowlin Rubons Pushpins, 1/2 sheet

Maya Road Kraft Speech Bubbles, 3 pcs

Simple Stories Snap Flair – Icons, 3 pcs

Elle's Studio Day to Day, 1.25" Tidbits, 4 pcs          

Glitz Color Me Happy, Bits and Pieces Journaling Cards, full sheet

Websters Sweet Notes Mini Folder and Card Set, 1-2 pcs

Maya Road Linen Stars, 1-2 pcs


Cardstock:

American Crafts Crimson      

American Crafts Mustard      

American Crafts Wave          

American Crafts White          

American Crafts Dark Kraft   


Color:

Ranger Dylusions White Linen Spray Ink      


Technique:

Ronda Palazzari Crafter's Workshop Pie Chart 6x6 Template     

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The RESPECT Kit is LIVE!

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Kit Details

Patterned Paper:

Echo Park For the Record 2: Documented Floral                

Echo Park For the Record 2: Documented Fancy                

Echo Park For the Record 2: Documented Borders           

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey Happiness - Cheerful            

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey Happiness - Peppy                

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey Love - Bouquet                    

Pink Paislee Portfolio Remarkable                

Pink Paislee Portfolio Amazing                    

Pink Paislee Portfolio Incredible                  

Pink Paislee Portfolio Stupendous                

Embellishments:

American Crafts Thickers Mosaic Printed Chipboard Lt Grey        

Echo Park For the Record 2: Documented Alpha and Element Sheet         

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey One of a Kind Title   

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey Perfect Journal Card 

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey Simply Lovely Crocheted Doily       

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey Love Enamel Dots, 1/3 package       

My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Honey All about me Title     

Pink Paislee Portfolio  Unbelieveable Journal Cards, ½ page

Pink Paislee Portfolio  Photograms, 4           

Pink Paislee Portfolio  Photo Tabs, 3

Prima Washi Welcome to Paris         

Websters Pages Sparklers Medallion Large Blue, 4 pcs

Websters Pages Trim Tutu Pink, ½ yd

Maya Road Trim Tutu Tulle Earl Grey, ½ yd           

Cardstock:

American Crafts Olive                

American Crafts Ash                   

American Crafts White   

American Crafts Mediterranean

American Crafts Honey  

Color:

Ranger Perfect Pearls Mist - Pewter

The MINDFULNESS Kit

The November Kit: Mindfulness

Who among us isn’t looking for calm, contentment and inner peace? So many ways to look – meditation, prayer, therapy, self-help books, quiet contemplation, talking to a friend…but have you thought about using our wonderful craft to find your way to your core?

Mindfulness sounds esoteric, but it’s really just a psychological or spiritual way of defining being attentive, aware and thoughtful. This theme brings to mind how we find our center, explore our motivation and expand our consciousness.

 

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Looking for peace, contentment and focus? The Mindfulness kit will help you find your center, explore your motivation and expand your consciousness. Soft aqua, deep coral and soothing vanilla act as a platform for your deepest emotional journeys yet.
 
Ground your art with Maya Road's burlap flowers, trim and a secret pouch, enlighten your mind with mistable feathers and Prima light bulbs, and create connections with chevron washi tape from Glitz.

What matters most as this year comes to a close? What growth has benefited your mind, heart and soul? Find out with MINDFULNESS.

Sneaks of BEAUTIFUL layouts here...come on over to our inspiration page to see it all!

Patterned Paper

Cosmo Cricket Art Angel Charity    
Cosmo Cricket Art Angel Faith        
Cosmo Cricket Art Angel Hope       
Cosmo Cricket Art Angel Kindness 
Cosmo Cricket Art Angel Love        
Cosmo Cricket Art Angel Virtue      
Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Damask        
Teresa Collins  Tell Your Story Frames         
Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Flowers        
Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Pennants

Embellishments

American Crafts Thickers Ali Printed Chipboard Aqua       
Glitz Hello Friend Teeny Alphas Tan
Cosmo Cricket Art Angel Element Deck     
Glitz Hello Friend Coral Chevron Tape   
Maya Road Burlap and Linen Sunset Burlap Trim   
Maya Road Burlap and Linen Treasure Bags - Cream          
Maya Road Burlap Trim Sunset Burlap Flower       
Pink Paislee Artisan Collection Resistable Paper     
Prima Metal Trinkets Typo Bulbs 2 
Studio Calico Mistables Thicker Shapes Feather      
Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Flashcards   
Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Accessory Sheet      
Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Large Journal Cards

Cardstock

American Crafts Cardstock Brown Sugar    
American Crafts Cardstock Parfait  
American Crafts Cardstock Oatmeal
American Crafts Cardstock Peach    
American Crafts Cardstock Straw    

Color

Ranger Adirondack Color Wash - Espresso  


Bonus for new and renewing subscribers...

One of my all time favorites...

 

CHA Day 2 and 2 Days Until The DREAM Kit

Fantastic day 2 at CHA...so much to report, but the hour is late!

Here were some of our faves today...

Basic Grey's Plumeria Line

Gunmetal Bloomers Trim from Webster's Pages

Pink Paislee's lovely Prarie Hill

 

Webster's new Clean and Simple Lines for each new collection...dream come true!

Fancy Pants 'Be You'. How very apropos.

 

Dyan Reavely's awesome signature line for Ranger...Dylusions! Fantastic rich color spray and much more...

We also had an amazing time with our friends at Creating Keepsakes Magazine - wonderful women who truly understand and value our mission! Stay tuned for upcoming BIG news on our joint future plans!

And as promised, we're counting down to the release of our newest kit, DREAM. Three days until we can share DREAM with you in all its delicate, deep and dreamy glory... Here's a second closeup of the DREAM kit...can you pick out the products in this sneak peek? Name three items by manufacturer and you'll be entered to win our February countdown giveaway...Tim Holtz' Wings and Crown Metal Embelishments, a recent subscriber bonus. Make sure to submit your guesses here in the comments today and on the posts for the next two days of the countdown and you can walk away with these goodies! This giveaway ends at Midnight Pacific time on the 31st.

What do you see?

And don't forget ANOTHER way to win...if you start a new subscription or renew your current one on the DREAM kit release date, February 1st, you'll be entered to win a a huge set of paper and embellishments from four collections courtesy of our friends at Authentique. Make sure to come back each day and go for the win!

Stay tuned for more tomorrow!