Seasonal Expressions 2 New Products

In yesterday's post, I mentioned that we have a brand new mini-catalog that debuted on April 1.  Today I thought I'd share a bit of what is in it. Be sure to stop by tomorrow when I'll be sharing some art and a fun technique with some of the new products.

It would be an overly long post to share EVERYTHING in this delicious little mini,  so I'm sharing some of my faves. You can see ALL of the products by viewing this catalog online here.  I've also included direct links to each product.  You can also order any of them on my website, 24/7.

Here's how I've organized this post:
1. New Collections
    A.  Blossom
    B.  Jackson
2.  My Favorite New Stamp Sets
3.  My Favorite New Mini's
4.  My Favorite New Embellishments
5.  Albums
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1.  New Collections:

A.   Let's start with Blossom:  This collection is full of bright, fun, happy Spring/Summer colors that will make your mouth water.  You can purchase the Paper Pack, Complements Stickers, a matching Accessories Assortment, and even a Card Making Kit!

B.  Now on to Jackson.  Whether you have boys, love the outdoors, have great family photos, or just love rich, gorgeous colors in general, this collection is for you!  You can purchase the Paper Pack, Complements Stickers, a matching Accessories Assortment, or a Scrapbooking Kit. In addition, there is even a matching Picture My Life card set for all of you pocket scrapbookers out there (they are also darling made into cards, gift tags, or as an accent to traditional scrapbook pages).

 

2.  My Favorite New Stamp Sets:  SE2 also features LOTS of fun new stamp sets.  To help you judge size, keep in mind that the carrier sheets that these sets come on are approximately 6" x 6".  Here are a few of my favorites:

Wavy Blooms

Dizzy Circles

Diploma Day

The Authentic Life

The Best Dad Ever

Documenting Moments

3.  My Favorite New Mini's: Among the new mini's in this book are two beauitful mini-crush books.  They each have 30 - 4" x 6" pages in a mix of styles (printed vellum, printed cardstock-weight papers, mini page protectors) with an exposed spiral spine. 

My Crush for Her

My Crush for Him

 

4.  My Favorite New Embellishments: 

Boardwalk Washi Tape Pack or Carnival Washi Tape Pack

Glacier or Thistle Extra Thick Twine

Coral Reef  or Oceanside Sequins

5. Albums:  As you know, we already have beautiful albums in 3 different finishes:  Black, Lagoon Chevron or Ruby Floral.  SE2 brings in 2 more:  Cocoa Damask and Slate Circles. All of our albums are available in either post-bound or d-ring styles.

Cocoa Damask (in either post-bound or d-ring)

Slate Circles (in either post-bound or d-ring)

Win An Alphabet Stamp Set ($34.95 value)

Want to win a $34.95 value "E" sized alphabet stamp set?  It's easy!

Jeanette Lynton's (Close To My Heart CFO and Owner) blog said: "Do you know someone who loves to be in charge, the “alpha” personality that can really get things going? Are you that person? Make a comment below and share one “alpha” wish you have—the thing you would make happen if you were 100% in charge—for your chance to win one of twenty new E-size alphabet stamp sets. Would it be 25 hours in a day? Would it be calorie-free chocolate? What about oversized alphabet stamp sets that come on two 6"x6" carrier sheets that fit conveniently in your organizer? Now that’s something worth wishing for! Share your wish, simple or elaborate, and you may win a free E-sized alphabet stamp set of your choice from the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book."

Here's how:

• Just head to Jeanette Lynton's blog post about the contest: http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2013/08/be-alpha-contest.html
• Leave your comment on her blog, on Facebook, or on YouTube prior to August 31, 2013 for a chance to win.

Watch this video for more details.

Trees and Things Technique Tutorial

Close To My Heart continues to be at the top of their industry not only in products, but in instruction. This past year they have outdone themselves with video tutorials that educate and inspire. This newest one is no exception.

This just over 3 minute tutorial shares several techniques with the Trees and Things stamp set (D1467). You can use these ideas and techniques with just about any set, but you've got to admit that this one is DARLING. I can think of so many fun uses for this set, year round. Before watching, you may want to scroll down to the bottom of my blog and turn off my play list so it's not distracting while listening to and watching the tutorial.


To order this set, head to my website and click on shop online, or just click on the Trees and Things link above the tutorial.

Have a wonderful Summer day!

Only 9 More Days and Karen's Picks!

Stampaganza (buy 2 stamp sets get one free) will be gone before you know it (November 30 is the last day!). Close To My Heart doesn't offer this special very often (once a year at the MOST) so NOW is the time to take advantage of it! For more details click here. To shop on my website, click here.

I thought today I would share some of my all-time favorite stamp sets in a few categories (the ones I tend to use most) with you and why I like them. Maybe this will help you decide what it is you would use the most as well. If you click on any of the stamp sets I've listed here, it will take you to my website where you can see a picture of the actual set and order it if you'd like.

Also, if you are looking for a set in a particular area that I haven't listed here (birthday, baby, wedding, etc.) and would like a recommendation, I would be more than happy to share my favorites and why with you. Just email me at pedermom@aol.com.

Alphabets:
1/2" - 1" size letters:
*Hodge Podge Alphabet (D1301), set of 109 - $22.95
*Delightful Alphabet (DD1221) set of 71 - $22.95
I love both of these first two sets because there are a variety of fonts a several of each letter in them. They are GREAT for names or short captions on scrapbook pages and perfect for sentiments in cards.

1" letters:
*Extreme Caps (D1250) - set of 40 (letters and numbers) - $22.95
These letters and numbers are fun and funky. Perfect for boy or sport pages, x-game type pages.

approx. 2" letters:
*Rustic Alphabet (E1002) - set of 26 - $34.95
*Building Block Alphabet (E1009) - set of 27 (includes an "&") - $34.95
These alphabets are versatile, work for just about anything (oh yeah, that's what versatile means0 and are perfect for page titles.

Sentiments:
*Thank You (D1361) - set of 19 - $22.95
If you send out TONS of thank you cards like I do, this is the set for you. This is definitely one of my most used sets.
*For Every Occasion (D1187) - set of 28 - $22.95
It doesn't get any better than this! Thsi set has just about every sentiment you could ever need for any occasion, all in one set!
*Gracious Greetings (D1265) - set of 11 - $22.95
I love how elegant this set is. And, it also covers just about any occasion you would need.

Christmas:
*Holiday Trinkets (D1366), set of 14, $22.95
This is no doubt my favorite holiday set this year. I have used it, and used it, and used it, and then used it some more.
*New Fallen Snow (D1171) - set of 11 - $22.95
This set is full of GORGEOUS snowflakes. It's not just for Christmas!
*Evergreen (D1315), set of 13, $22.95
This one is full of fun trees with different patterns inside. I used this set for most of my Christmas cards last year and loved them!
*Just For The Holidays (D1380), set of 17, $22.95
PERFECT for gift tags

Fall:
*Beware (D1381) - set of 8, $22.95
I loved this one for Halloween this year.
*Flourished Blessings (D1379) - set of 10, $22.95
If ever there was a gorgeous and elegant leaf set, this is it!

Background Stamps:
*Argyle Backgrounds (D1325) - set of 4 - $22.95
by far my most used background set
*Spot on Bakcgrounds (D1280) - set of 4 - $22.95
my 2nd most favorite for backgrounds

Floral:
*Cottage Floral (B1306) - set 0f 10, $13.95
for a set this inexpensive, these flowers go a long way!
*Endless Friendship (D1354) - set of 15, $22.95
so versatile. I have used it make an elegant wedding or sympathy card, and also to make a fun birthday card.

Click here to order from my website 24/7...especially during Stampaganza (9 more days!).