31 Pages in 31 Days 2016: Day Eight & 1st Giveaway Winner!

We're trucking right along with our summer blog series, 31 Pages in 31 Days! Thanks for joining us here at Song of My Heart for a fun month of immersion scrapbooking. Are YOU up to the challenge? First things first! We have our first blog candy winner…. drum roll please! Congratulations to Deepa M, winner …

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31 Pages in 31 Days 2016: Day Six

Hi everyone! Welcome to my annual blog series, 31 Pages in 31 Days, 2016 Edition! Every day in August I'll be posting an inspiration page as a jump start, and you can follow along and chat with others taking the challenge on the Facebook support group. You can join even if you're not up to …

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Fear not, I am with thee: cards that encourage

Ever set out to be a blessing and wind up being blessed yourself? That happens to me all the time! I was making these cards for friends going through some mighty troublesome valleys right now, but this verse from Isaiah 41 just ministered to my heart the whole time I was stamping. The layouts are …

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Wrapped Mat Technique & Variations

I LOVE this way to dress up a simple card quickly and economically! The brand new Wrapped Mat Technique is going to be a favorite for you, too, I know. I shared this newsletter exclusive sneak peek in last Tuesday's e-News, and it's already a hit. Pair it with the gorgeously elegant Floral Boutique Designer …

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5 Tricks Designers Know about Using Black

When's the last time you ordered plain black cardstock? Maybe never, right? A lot of people don't realize the importance of black in a world with so many gorgeous colors and combinations. But good old Basic Black plays a crucial role in good design. It's instantly elegantly formal … and simultaneously an authoritative, powerful presence. …

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