Real Men Wear Pink Layout and Make It From Your Heart

Several months ago I was asked to create some artwork for the new publication called "Make It From Your Heart."  I was honored, and I admit, more than a little bit stressed about the project. I knew what I made would be going into a Close To My Heart how-to publication and I wanted to be sure my art was CTMH publication worthy. I was honored that four of my layouts (pgs. 17 {Twins}, 19 {both the Soulmates and Real Men Wear Pink layout}, and 31 {My Children...and no, that's not my family. I just made the layout}) as well as four of my cards (all 4 on pgs. 44-45) were chosen for the book.

I thought I'd begin sharing that artwork here on my blog a little at a time. Today I chose the "Real Men Wear Pink" layout because TOMORROW is the day that this son, Tannon comes home from his 2 year mission for our church to Spain. I haven't seen this kid in 2 whole years and am so excited to meet  him at the airport tomorrow and smother him with hugs.  I woke up this morning, got out of bed, and immediately began singing "Tomorrow" from Annie at the top of my lungs...much to Dan and Dawson's dismay (Sidenote: These dudes are not morning people. I am.).  I didn't even feel bad. Nope, not one little bit.

I didn't realize when I photographed this layout (top photo) that there was a bit of a glare on some of the tags.  These detail shots should fix that so you can read them. Feel free to click on any photo to see it larger and in more detail. And don't worry, there is no glare on them in the "Make It From Your Heart" book.  CTMH's photographers are much better than mine (i.e. me).

Back to the publication, you know, that "Make It From Your Heart" publication I've been talking about. This little dandy can be  yours for only $7.95.  It includes 16 two-page layout patterns, 4 one-page layout patterns, and 12 card patterns.  That's 32 patterns for only $7.95, which comes down to only .25 per pattern.  What a bargain.  You can order it on my website here.

Be sure to check out my last post to see how you can get a $40 shopping spree from me!  Hurry because this offer ends at midnight on Saturday (Aug. 25).  Have a great day. I'm off to clean my house and sing "Tomorrow" some more.