I keep thinking of the Halloween themed song “Monster Mash”! This kit isn’t Halloween themed, of course, but it is fun, whimsical and masculine with a few little monsters peeking in!

We have so much to share with you this month! First, we have our 3 new Design Team members debut and wait until you see what they have created-it will knock your socks off! And of course our ever talented Design team members month after month amaze me to no end. We have an awesome scrapper from Greece, Elina Koutsouradi, who will be sharing what she did with “Romantique’ very soon. We’re beginning a new monthly feature of sketches by Jana Eubank which our DT will dazzle us with their take so keep your eye out for that. More tutorials are on the way each month as well. Check out the forum area often to see what new techniques and tips our DT will share with you step by step. And the moment you’ve been waiting for-2 main kits again giving our not so mini a break. Romantique is just what the name implies-debonair tuxedo draped gentlemen sweeping women everywhere off their feet. You might actually swoon when you see all the textures included-thick glossy embossing, chunky glistening glitter, large scalloped edges, vintage pearl and jewel brads, gorgeous lace trims, fabric, shimmerz, stickles, self adhesive canvas-geez it’s almost crazy but we like crazy here….

Kit Contents:

Cardstock: Bazzill Black Orchid

Specialty Cardstock & Canvas: American Crafts Glitter “Leaf’ | Claudine Hellmuth Sticky back Canvas 6 x 12

Patterned Paper: Crate Paper Cottage die cut ‘Path’ | Basic Grey Doiles ‘Pink’ | Prima Paradise City ‘Cabana’ | Prima Paradise City ‘Love Letter’ | Prima Indeed ‘Lilac Breeze’ | Webster pages Nature’s Story ‘Grow Dreams’ | Webster pages Nature’s Story ‘Violette Wings’ | American Crafts Letterbox ‘Reply’ | American Crafts Letterbox ‘Sincerely’ | Collage Press Journal Cards ‘Ledger’

Embellishments: Prima Gallery Roses ‘Violet’ (3) | Prima Holiday lights brights flowers ‘Purple’ & ‘Orange’| Websters Pages Plum drop lace | American Crafts Crochet eyelet | Ranger Distress stickles ‘Rock Candy’ | American Crafts Pearl brads ‘Black’ (4) | American Crafts Jewel Brads ‘Vintage white’ (4) | Glimmerz Shimmerz Spritz ‘Mango Madness’ | Collage Press Journaling Tape ‘Ledger’ | October Afternoon Mini Market alphabet stickers ‘Very Merry’

Lagniappe – A little something extra: Fabric Swatch ‘Headliner’

We also have a kit for all you scrappers out there that is more masculine and fun. Good masculine themed kits are hard to find, especially at our price but never fear, we aim to please! Check out Monster Bash contents:

Cardstock: Bazzill ‘Coal’ | Bazzill ‘Chiffon’ 8-1/2 x 11

Patterned Paper: Kaisercraft Rewind ‘Record’ | (2) Reminisce Monsters ‘What are you looking at?’ | (2) Reminisce Monsters ‘Monster Parade’| Prima Animal Bash ‘Tickled’ | Prima Animal Bash ‘Festive Fun’ | Jenni Bowlin Kindergarten Classic ‘Brown’ | Collage Press Collage Cuts ‘Scallop root beer’ | (2) Teresa Collins Sports Addition ‘Zach’s sports numbers’

Embellishments: Prima Say it in studs ‘Frogs’ | Seven Gypsies Seam bindings ‘Savannah’ | Chatterbox artsylicious brad | Prima Pebbles ‘Digitized’ | Prima Flocked alpha stickers ‘Mango’ | Papier Valise Vintage crystal head pins ‘Spring green’ | Papier Valise plastic pockets | Assorted buttons

Lagniappe – A little something extra: Collage Press Die cut journaling tags ‘Knave’ | My Mind’s Eye journal cards | Red Dresden | SFAC Exclusive Altered tiles (9) | Chipboard square pieces | Papier Valise magnifying glass (2)

I can hardly believe it’s January soon!  Are you as excited to see the new January kit as I am to show you?

Well…

here’s a couple of sneaks JUST for YOU:

hurry back on January 3rd for a FULL reveal!

Get the kit while you can!! You will LOVE it. The colors are GORGEOUS. The textures are scrumptious!

Hope you’ve enjoyed the peek..have a GREAT day!

~Leslie

are you a fan of sketches?!
I sure am! there is nothing
like an awesome sketch to
get those creative juices flowing!

We are so thrilled to announce
that Jana Eubank will be
providing us with an exclusive
monthly sketch here at SFAC!

Not only will you get the sketch,
but you will also get monthly
examples from our amazing DT!

Look out for the first sketch coming
in January!

good Monday morning!!! our Monday challenge this morning comes from our December guest designer, Angela. thank you for the challenge, Angela!

A handful of Manufacturers are using really pretty designs on their packaging materials these days. One of my favorites has to be the packaging for Prima. In comparing the cardboard slips used for several different Prima products, I realized that each one is different in color and design. My challenge is to use product packaging on your cards or layouts that you create.