Hello and welcome to some good news! My Spring collection with Elizabeth Craft Designs is coming Monday, March 25th! If you've been following my social media, this is not news to you, but for some this is the first you're hearing of it. This Spring ...
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My New Spring Release 2024! and more...



My New Spring Release 2024!


Hello and welcome to some good news! My Spring collection with Elizabeth Craft Designs is coming Monday, March 25th! If you've been following my social media, this is not news to you, but for some this is the first you're hearing of it. This Spring release will be called "This Lovely Life".

I will be debuting this release, Monday on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Facebook page at 2:00 p.m. EST for the Live. And also will be on Create & Craft TV for two sessions, sharing this release with lots of demos too. 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. You can watch on their website https://createandcraft.com or using their app on your device. And if you miss it, you can always watch later by clicking on the Catch Up tab at the top of the page. 

This is super exciting because it's my very first time designing a paper collection and it's got a great name: "Harmonious Hodgepodge." An oxymoron, I know, and that's exactly what I wanted. It's an eclectic mix of feminine and masculine images and patterns which all work together beautifully. 

I will have samples from my Design Team to share to provide LOTS of inspiration. This release consists of the paper collection, 8 new dies, and 3 new stamp sets. And as always, it falls under the umbrella of Everyday Elements, so you can rest assured this is a collection you can use anytime of the year and for many themes. How's that for longevity and versatility?

So I hope you can join me. I'll be back with more posts and videos galore on my YouTube channel with this new release, so stay tuned!

        
 

Banff Creative Retreat 2024!


Last year's creative retreat in Banff, Canada was such a big success, we are returning again in the Fall of this year! I'll be joined by fellow Elizabeth Craft Design designers Esther Glas, Devid Roodenburg, Katie Porcina, Els of course, and Joset. If you haven't seen the postings on this fabulous crafty get-away yet, I'm sharing them here as well. Keep in mind that we have about a dozen spots out of the 100 available, so if you've been thinking about it you may want to hurry



October 31st - November 5th 2024


Banff Park Lodge Resort and Conference Center, 201 Lynx St.

Banff, AB, T1L 1K5.

 

Nestled in one of the most beautiful National Parks surrounded by the snowcapped peaks of the Canadian Rockies lies the historic town of Banff, the international centre of arts.


Join your friends at Elizabeth Craft Designs for 4 days of creativity, and 5 different classes from 6 amazing teachers.


• Retreat Includes •

Meet and Greet on Thursday Oct. 31st @ 6pm.


5 nights accommodation at the luxury Banff Park Lodge in Banff Canada.


5 amazing classes hosted by Elizabeth Craft Designs’ designers (Annette Green, Esther Glas, Katie Porcina, Joset van de Burgt, Els van de Burgt, Devid Roodenburg)


Free creative time during class days (Friday Nov. 1st - Monday Nov. 4th)


Hot and cold appetizing buffet style Breakfast and lunch as well as coffee, tea and nutritional snacks in the am and pm during retreat days. 


Entertainment Night on Monday Nov. 4th


Gift bag valued at $250 retail



        
 

4-Compartment Caddy Tutorial!

Happy New Year everyone! This is my first blog post of the new year and I'm kicking it off with a tutorial. In my busy design life, I love (and NEED) organization, order, and tidiness in my studio. Don't you?

Rather than shopping from store to store and buying some factory-produced organizing bin that may or may not have matched my studio decor or been exactly the size I was looking for, I decided to design one of my own!

My 4-Compartment Caddy is a new SVG file in my Etsy Shop, but I've also given directions and cutting measures for those of you who don't have a cutting machine or know how to work with SVG files. It's all in my new video (with a NEW look this year!) I just posted.

I take you step-by-step through the assembly process at the beginning of the video, then at the second half I show all the pieces, measures and how to cut them. It's a super tutorial and I have the feeling you'll want to make more than one after you try it. I know I do!

Here's the video link below, and my Etsy Shop is linked off to the right here on the blog. Or you can just click right here

Here's the video...



 
        
 

New Planner Class - Monthly Dashboard Pages!


I hope you all had a happy holiday yesterday and are ready for the new year of 2024 soon. In the spirit of that, I am creating my dashboard pages for my 2024 memory keeping planner and I've designed a class so you can make them too!

If you don't know what a dashboard is, simply watch the brief promo video below. In this promo video, I'm sharing all the supplies you'll need, and some suggestions to help things go smoothly for you. Links are also included in the promo video description, so if you need those, please watch the promo video on YouTube rather than here. Some links earn you 10% off your entire order, other links earn me a small commission, so I appreciate it if you use those.

As for the actual Planner Dashboard Class...

I'm trying something a little different this time so here's how it's going to go.

I will post a homework file in my Etsy shop this Friday, December 29th. The cost will be $18. You can find my Etsy shop here. When you purchase this file, you get the class for FREE!

After making your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know your file is ready for download. In the download, you will receive a printable/viewable PDF file with all the cutting directions, supply list, and helpful tips for getting ready. Also in that document, you will be given a link to a private video on my YouTube channel. You will need to click that link in the digital PDF, otherwise just retype the link in your browser on your computer. 

In the assembly video, I will build the pages month by month, with prompted pauses so you can stop and start easily as you assemble. You can watch it as often as you like, rewind, fast forward, etc. I feel this will be more efficient than a Livestream which would take all day to complete a 12-page planner.

Let me know if you have any questions in the meantime, after watching this little promo video:


 
        
 

Cruise & Craft with Me in 2024


If you missed this year's crafting cruise, no to worry! I will be teaching on yet another wonderful crafty cruise in 2024 and today I thought I'd share the details, as I understand there are already only 8 cabins left at the special discounted rate. Donna Fortuna is your contact person and can be reached by email at CraftersTherapyCruise14@gmail.com or phone or text at 941-284-1272. Donna does not advertise anywhere since they fill up so quickly, so you are NOW in the know by following my blog. Here is everything I know below. Any other questions you have should be directed to Donna.

WHAT

Crafters Therapy Cruise
on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas

(you can take a virtual tour of this amazing Icon class ship here)


WHEN

September 7 set sail date for 7-night cruise


WHERE

Sailing out of Miami, Florida to
Basseterre and Nevis, St. Kitts
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
and Cococay, Bahamas


DETAILS

3 Craft Classes during sea days with yours truly!

Space is limited to 34 crafters.

Veranda cabins: $1772.86 per person including port fees, taxes and gratuities
plus $225 crafting fee. (this cabin pricing is $1000 less than the regular rate!)

$250 refundable deposit per person. This is what guarantees your space, so don't delay. This cruise will fill quickly!

Anyone who has cruised with Crafters Therapy Cruises knows how wonderful they are and well worth the cost with all the food, shows, activities, entertainment, and more that you can only experience on a Royal Caribbean ship. Donna not only hosts this event with my classes, but also includes many crafting options like secret sister swap, layout contests, on-site craft shop, give-aways, and more.

I encourage to watch the video (linked above) as I promise it will give you goosebumps when you see it! I hope you can join me for an unforgettable experience in 2024.


Sign up with Donna Fortuna

CraftersTherapyCruise14@gmail.com

or call: 941-284-1272