a share and a giveaway

First, we just wanted to share this 365 page by Maggie Holmes.

Maggie does such great work and this simple spread is no exception. Notice the little details she adds to the journaling cards, right down to the circles she drew around the monogram letters. A couple other "not the norm" tidbits she did to mix things up were to include the "Week Of" card in the last slot vs. the first slot. Also, she used the days-of-the-week word stickers on the photos rather than on the journaling cards and vice versa with the clear days-of-the-week monogram stickers, which she backed with cardstock and used on the journaling cards. FUN!

And second, we just wanted everyone to know that Becky Higgins is doing a giveaway of THREE of the 365 kits on her blog today! So go check it out!

sneak peek: project 365

We're so excited to bring you the January KOTM: Project 365. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside. Check out Becky Higgins' blog for more details on this kit. Also, check back here throughout the month of January for more ideas on how to use this fabulous kit. You can also see more about it in the January 09 Creating Keepsakes and look for the online article here.

This is one kit you won't want to miss!


Here's a list of what's in the kit:

• 1 12x12 D-ring binder
• 54 12x12 specially divided page protectors--four 6" x 4" slots and four 3" x 4" slots on each side
• 399 3" x 4" journaling cards--21 designs, 19 of each design
• 60 4.25" tri-fold journaling cards--4 designs, 15 of each
• 60 4"x 6" header cards--12 designs, 5 of each
• 60 2.8" x 3.8" footer cards--12 designs, 5 of each
• 8 4" x 6" decorative title cards
• 8 4" x 6" decorative end title cards
• 12 12" x 12" decorative cardstock--6 designs, 2 of each
• 25 4" x 6" transparent overlays--5 designs, 5 of each
• 12 3" x 12.5" monthly divider tabs
• 27 days of the week cardstock sheets--378 total stickers
• 11 days of the week cardstock sheets for journaling cards--429 total stickers
• 2 yards ribbon--two designs, 1 yard of each
• 2 4" x 6" decorative boxes to hold journaling cards
• 1 date stamp

This kit goes on sale January 1 at 9 a.m. MST. Price is $39.95 with a 10% off discount on checkout, making it only $35.95.

a new blog

The Creating Keepsakes Kit of the Month team is thrilled to bring you the KOTM Blog! Here we will highlight the kits we bring to you, share ideas, tips, and all sorts of good stuff. We'd also love to hear your tips and tricks as well, so just post your contributions in the Comments section.

We have an amazing year in store for you, starting with Becky Higgins' Project 365 on January 1. Check back here regularly for details and ideas to get you started saving a year's worth of memories!