2018 Crafting Goals

Happy New Year! As with most people, a new year means new goals. I have decided I really want to focus on my blog and crafting in 2018 and I hope you will join me on my crafting journey! 

Here are my top 5 goals: 
1. Post at least once per week on both my blog and Instagram.
2. Provide examples/projects using the Stamp of the Month.
3. Scrapbook at least once a month.
4. Attend at least two craft shows as a vendor.

    And saving the biggest goal for last....

5. Open an Etsy shop! (More to come)

Share your goals for 2018 below. I'd love to follow you on social media, leave your links!

January Sneak Peak

I just have to share a little sneak peak with you all. The products coming and promotions in January are amazing! I will have an official promotion post up early January, but here are some sneak peak photos!

Let me know down below what you are most looking forward to. I am very excited for National Papercrafting Month, January!

Boxing Week

I hope you all had an amazing holiday weekend. I spent time in Fargo with family and friends. And some time in Bemidji with the soon to be in-laws.

This week is a fantastic week for some great deals. Each day at midnight new sale items will be posted. Don't miss out on some great savings on ink pads, re-inkers, albums, Cricut® cartridges and cardstock! Click here to start saving!

Happy shopping!

December Promotions

Can you believe it's already December! So many awesome promotions for this time of year. Check out all promotions and other amazing products on my website, www.kraftykank.ctmh.com.

 Through the Year Calendar

Create your own calendar with our wonderful Through the Year kit! This kit is only available, as supplies last, from December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. The calendar with layouts is a great project for yourself or a perfect gift for the holidays. This project also creates a beautiful album by removing the calendar pages after the year is up and inserting the scrapbook layouts in a 12” x 12” Memory Protector.

The kit is available in two different options:

Without the November Stamp of the Month (CC1344)

With the November Stamp of the Month (CC1344S)

The kit includes 12 sheets of Basic Fundamentals, 9 sheets of custom cardstock, Happy Moments Compliments and Gold Glitter Gems(Z3312), and exclusive gold glitter die cuts from the You Are Here Cricut® collection. Additional items used that aren’t included are: Jennifer’s Hand Stamp Set (B1484), Heather Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2826), My Acrylix® Blocks(Y1000 and Y1002), Adhesive Runner(Z3372), Bonding Memories™ Dual Action Glue Pen(Z553), and Thin 3-D Foam Tape(Z2060).

The Through the Year Calendar Kit is offered at 20% off the retail value. Get yours FREE when hosting a qualifying gathering in December or becoming a new consultant. Ask me for more details.

Stamp of the Month

The December Stamp of the Month is A Bit of Pun (S1712). Who doesn't love a great pun! Only $5 with an order of $50 or more.

Holiday Expressions Ends

December is the final month for the products featured in the Holiday Expressions idea book! For example, all Beary Christmas items will be retired after this month. Get yours while you can. 

What's Coming Up

The January monthly special is called Love Letters. It is a great way to celebrate National Papercrafting Month. I will host a class for anyone interested in assembling their letters together.

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Make It Monday: Top Folding Card Base

Have you ever wanted to make a card, but didn’t have the perfect color base? Making card bases is simple and you can use the supplies you may already have.

Supplies Needed:
8 ½ x 11 inch cardstock
Ruler or trimmer with ruler
Scissors/trimmer
Scoreboard (optional)

1. If you have a larger piece of cardstock, cut it down to 8 ½ x 11 inches.

2. Cut the 8 ½ x 11 inch piece of cardstock in half on the 8 ½ inch side.

(You can cut the 11 inch side for a side folding card)

3. Score and/or fold your 4 ¼ x 11 piece of cardstock in half, from top to bottom, on the 11 inch side.

4. Decorate your card base. Tip: I add a piece of white to the inside of dark bases for my written statements.

Please let me know if you have any questions down below. I'd love to see your card base creations.

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Make It Monday: 5 X 6½ Envelope

I know many of us make some amazing cards! Sometimes those cards don’t fit into the ready made 4½ x 5½ envelopes. After reviewing some others ideas online, I decided to post some instructions to create your own 5 x 6½ envelope. There is room for a larger card, multiple cards, or a card with lots of embellishments.

Supplies Needed:

10x12 piece of paper – (designer paper to match the card is super cute)
Score tool or Ruler
Scissors
Adhesive

1. If starting with a 12x12 piece of paper, trim to 10x12.
2. On the 12 inch side of your paper score at 3½ and 8 7/8.
3. On the 10 inch side, score at 1½ and 8½.
4. Trim off the corner tabs on all sides.

5. Round the corners on the small sections.
6. Fold along all score lines.
7. Adhere the large middle pieces together.
8. Adhere one of the small flap.

9. Only adhere the other small flap when ready to seal.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!

November Specials

It's already November 13th! Have you seen the November specials yet?   

Fundamental Bundles up to 40% off!
During November, save on essentials that can be used all year long. Choose a Fundamentals Bundle FREE when you become a consultant or host a qualifying party. Contact me for more information.

November Stamp of the Month: Through the Year
Remember when you place an order of $50 or more, you qualify for this stamp set for just $5. ** Exciting new Calendars coming in December that use this awesome stamp!

Have a wonderful first week of November. I look forward to posting some of my cards and other projects this month!