Welcome to 2023
I try not to make resolutions each year; I feel like that has set me up for failure in the past. Instead I reflect on the previous year and set out intentional changes I would like to make for the new year. I’ve been working on that reflection for the last several weeks, maybe longer. I hope you will appreciate the changes you experience and will provide feedback to let me know how I’m doing.
Kicking off the new catalog with Love Cats
In yesterday’s livestream I shared that one of my ideas for the new year involves creating a library of card templates. I gave cards as gifts to friends, neighbors, family, and Greg’s co-workers. As I sorted through my many cards I ran across many that I set aside to “make again”. Other than unorganized photos on my phone, tutorials on my computer, printouts scattered in various places, or favorite cards placed in special spots I haven’t successfully captured my tried and true card templates for future inspiration. Part of my intention for 2023 is to create such a library, first on paper and then maybe, probably, a digital version. I envision something similar to the process Angie Juda follows for her box templates. I want to be able to reference back to previous card samples and blog posts.
This fun fold is template 23001. Access the FREE PDF tutorial here.
This week’s Class to Go kicked off the library with 3 returning favorites. I hope you’ll watch the replay and let me know how I did in tying the old to the new.
Today’s fun fold is also a template revisited from a fall class. I think it might have been from 2021. The triangle where the corner of the focal point tucks in securely steps up the card and feels like a package. What will you create with this template?
Click here to access FREE printable PDF Tutorial
Love Cats Class To Go
Supplies Used Today
Products Available 01.05.23
- Love Cats stampset, 160410, $21
- Dandy Designs DSP, 160836, SAB item FREE with $100 purchase
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More News and Events
The deadline to subscribe to the Monthly Card Club and receive January’s exclusive class featuring the Country Bouquet bundle is January 20th.
This month we are starting a 5 month Birthday Card Series. You can subscribe to the series or register for each class individually. Registration is open now for the January Birthday Card class featuring the Share a Milkshake bundle closes on the 20th. There are 4 designs; you will make 2 of each with lots of products left over to keep creating.
I would love to hear from you and know what you are creating today. Please drop a comment or email and let me know. hello@michelesalchow.com. If you would like to receive an email with every blog post please complete the form at the bottom of the post.
Stamped Blessings,
Michele
