Well, I have just returned from Close To My Heart Convention 2017 and I have so much news to share, I don't know where to start!
Our convention was at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City this year. My first convention (11 years ago) was there too, and it was a real treat to go back. The company is headquartered about a half an hour away and the home office was excited to have us back in their "home town".
Our theme this year is "Who tells your story?" Let me tell you, once you get started thinking about your story, the results are amazing. I started out to tell my friend Denese about the homemade pizza my parents used to make, and ended up telling her about:
- My dad's hitchhiking trip to Santa Monica,
- How my parents met
- A freak accident and my dad's paper route that led him become the first person in his family to go to college,
- Our family's move to Arizona,
- Miracle Whip on tacos.
It was great to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones, but I know that you're really interested in new products! The new Annual Inspirations 2017 goes live on August 1, but I can share a few sneak peaks!
Here's the cover:
. . . And how about a few products???
These are the new Adventure Fundamentals. All the Fundamentals have been refreshed with new patterns, new Complements, and new ribbons.
This gives you just a glimpse of the new Cut Above Layout Kits -- The Story Begins. There's one kit for boys and one for girls. Each one contains everything you need to make 10 two-page layouts. If you've tried out any of the earlier Cut Above Layouts, you know just how easy and beautiful these layouts are. There is also an option to add a My Legacy album and save 30%. Wouldn't this make a fabulous baby shower gift?
Of course there are lots of terrific new stamps. Here's a glimpse of just a few.
And wait until you see the new Cricut cartridge! The You Are Here collection includes all kinds of travel-related images --- some of my favorites are the National Park patches. Many of the images can be used for other projects too -- think of the possibilities for the sailboat, crab, bowling pin, canoe,whale, pine tree, log cabin, and many more.
Okay, I think that's it for now. I'll continue posting this week because I have a lot more to share.
Happy scrapping!