It's National Scrapbooking Month!

You will love the colors and textures in the new Dotty for You paper packet, available only while supplies last during National Scrapbooking Month!  I love the fabulous artwork you can create! Each promotional paper packet includes an insert with a picture of the artwork, recipes, and a unique technique to inspire you.

Tor order the Dotty for You paper packet, simply go to my website, http://jillk.myctmh.com!

I'll be sharing extra technique ideas, not included in the paper packet insert but using the same artwork, over the next few days, so follow my blog for lots of ideas!

Technique #1: The Polaroid Snapshot (found on the Sisterly Love layout)

Create a Polaroid snapshot look by first cutting out a rounded-corner rectangle the size of your focal point. Then, cut a larger rectangle around the negative space, creating the look of a Polaroid. For example, if your subject is 3″ × 2″, cut a rounded 3″ rectangle using the Cricut^® machine then discard the rectangle and keep the negative space, cutting that piece at 4″ × 2½”. Add journaling to the empty white space at the bottom and attach it to the layout at an angle using 3-D foam tape. You’ll now be able to create the Polaroid look for any kind of picture without needing a Polaroid camera!

Want your own Dotty for You paper packet?  Here's how:

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.

There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*. Start shopping.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE. Let’s get started.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet!