June and July

I have finished some card samples for June and July!!  I have a 4 card class, the cost is $25, and the dates have changed to June 24 and July 1. Both classes will be the same and start at 6:30pm.  We should be able to finish up at 8:30pm.  The class uses all Close to My Heart paper and stamps!  They're super cute!  We will be using simple techniques as well as some fun work with acetate and what I like to call "fussy cutting"!  "Fussy cutting" is not as hard as it sounds, and it adds a really fun, inexpensive way to add something to all your paper crafting projects!  There are only 6 spaces available for each class, so send me an email as soon as you can to sign up! (Cash or Checks are excepted)

I am also running a couple specials right now. The first is an absolutely free gift with purchase!!!  Any purchase, for any amount and you will get your own set of My Creations A-door-ables for FREE!!!!!  They can be used on cards, scrapbooks, or any projects where you want to add a little something extra!  You can stamp them, paint them, cover them in paper.....they're a really fun little addition to you paper crafting project!

The second special I have is super HUGE!!!  If you buy one of the Close to My Heart workshop kits, you will get a voucher for a FREE one on one class with me!!!  That means I will help you with your kit and allow you the use of my many, many tools!!!  I have a cricut expressions, crop-a-dile, scissors, punches, paints, inks, flowers.....and more!!!!!   Call or email today!!!   

These specials end June 30th!!!  The voucher you receive is good for one year from day of purchase!!!

Email: sarah.ratchford@yahoo.com

Call: 571-643-3595

Organizing....when will I be done?!

If you have started to organize, or started to think about getting organized...then you know what I am going through right now.  I realized a couple things as I have been planning my organizing.  1. I have way too much paper...way, way too much. (I will eventually post a picture to prove it to all of you!)  and 2. There is no way to keep a two year old from getting into at least some of your crafting stash!

  That being said, I am determined to find a way to organize that will be quick, easy, and two year old proof (at least as much as is possible).

  I have found that the cubes you buy at A.C. Moore and Michaels are awesome.  I love that you can choose the ones that work and that they are moveable! You can get them for a great price, roughly $17 or $18...as long as you use a coupon or get them on sale.  This is great news, because you will have a little something left over to buy an adorable new project to start!

  So, my cubes are together...my tables are set up...now I just need to find the right way to put these 60+ boxes into the space I have!  Be strong my fellow crafters!  I am going to get us through this if it's the last thing I do!  Even if you aren't a paper crafter...no worries...I am a jack of all crafts!!!  I will show you ways to organize just about anything!  

  Let's get organized!!!

Just Starting

I am just starting out with a new adventure in paper crafting.  After about 8 years of paper crafting experience...including but not limited to...scrapbooks, card making, altered arts, & invitations, I have decided to really put myself out there and help others to become just as creative!  I love to put my photo memories into something special.  I love the feeling when someone opens a gift or card and realizes you made it special...just for them.  I want others to enjoy the same feelings!  So, I have made the decision to sell Close to My Heart stamping and paper products, teach classes, and (for those who refuse to craft ;-)) make projects for other people.  I hope you enjoy my pictures, musings, and otherwise "fun stuff" that I come across on a day to day basis!   Enjoy...and keep crafting!