AUGUST RECAP

Blog Happenings for August 2014 

 This has been my first full month of blogging, and I have had a blast! I've learned quite a bit and hope my blog will get better and better. I had my first blog giveaway.

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Annual Inspirations idea book

Patricia Barak chose the Joyful Birthday stamp set, and will also receive a copy of the new idea book. I will have another give-a-way during the last week of September. The winner will be randomly selected from my newsletter subscribers. 

I ran my first blog series on Stamping Basics, and filmed my first video. Filming a video was certainly a lot harder than those YouTubers make it look! 

All of my sales this month came directly from my blog, and orders from some of my loyal customers. I was not able to get out and have any home gatherings, but will still be able to donate $40 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through their Light the Night Walk. My goal is to be able to donate $100 each and every month. Thank you so much to those of you who are making these donations possible.

 

 I participated in my first Blog Hop with some wonderful Close to My Heart ladies. We each listed the 5 things we couldn't craft without. If you missed it, check it out here "5 Things I Could Not Craft Without"

I started my Crafts for a Cure Club, and already have several participants. If you are interested in joining, you can find the details here Crafts for a Cure Club

 I have started a Facebook page for my crafty business, cancer research updates, and fundraising. If you are on Facebook, please give it a look, and a like - dedrascrafts4acure

Next week I will let y'all know about all of the specials for September, including the new Stamp of the Month. I am working on Halloween cards, and a mini album, to share with you. I hope we will have an announcement soon on the availability of the new Artfully Sent cricut cartridge. I will keep you posted on that also.

Is there something you want me to blog about in September? I would love to hear your ideas, please leave a comment below. 

Thank you for all of your support,

Dedra

A WINNER AND A NEW GIVE- A-WAY!

The winner of a Close to My Heart Annual Inspirations idea book is Sandy Hentzel! Please email me at dedraclutz@hotmail.com Sandy, and let me know your mailing address.Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on "5 things I could not craft without" which can be found here http://dedras-crafts-for-a-cure.blogspot.com/2014/08/5-things-i-could-not-craft-without.html

 Another give-a-way!

My next giveaway will go to a randomly selected person who is signed up to receive my newsletter. To sign up for my newsletter and stay in the know about all of the current specials, just enter your email address in the box at the upper right hand corner of this blog. I will be giving away another idea book, and a C or B sized stamp set of the winners choice. The winner will be selected on August 22, 2014, so sign up ASAP. You can see all of the stamps that you will get to choose from here http://dedras-crafts-for-a-cure.ctmh.com/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=4

This is just one of the many stamp sets you can choose from.

Thanks to everyone who is taking the time to read my blog, follow my blog, sign up for my newsletter, and leave  comments. You are all greatly appreciated.

5 THINGS I COULD NOT CRAFT WITHOUT

Do you have favorite craft tools that you can't imagine living without? I know I do. Of course you need paper, scissors, adhesives, etc., but these are the extras that make crafting easier, or just more fun. Some of them I didn't even expect to "need", but I use them nearly every time I craft.  Be sure you click on the links at the end of this post to check out other bloggers' "5 Things I Could Not Craft Without." Also comment below with your own list for your chance to win a free Annual Inspirations idea book. I will randomly select a winner from the list of those commenting. The winner will be announced next Friday, August 15th. Be sure you check here on the 15th to see if you are the winner! I can't wait to see all of the different lists.

1. My Cricuts ~ I was given two as gifts, a small personal, and an Expression. I love them both. I am contemplating moving up to the Explore, but I will still love my original Cricuts.
   
2. Corner Rounder ~ this is an inexpensive little tool that I use all of the time. How did I ever craft before I could round all of the corners? I have no idea!
   

3.  Artbooking Cricut Cartridge Collection ~ I love this cartridge and matching stamp sets for scrapbook layouts, and mini albums.

4.  Martha Stewart Scoring Board ~ I use this for scoring cards, making envelopes, and 3-D projects. I find it really easy to use.

5. Clear Glitter Pens ~ I love to just add a little bit of bling to projects with clear gel glitter pens. It doesn't cover up color, just makes things shine.

Check out these crafty ladies and the 5 things they can't craft without:
Ivy at http://www.craftaddictstudio.net/
Eileen at http://papercanvascreations.wordpress.com/
Debra at http://www.davdesigns.com/
Brenda at http://www.disneygirlcrafts.com/
Kim at http://kimbpapercrafts.blogspot.com/