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Introducing True Stories... my new collection with American Crafts

true stories collection - scrapbooking & paper craft supplies from shimelle and american crafts

Greetings from sunny California, where the annual CHA trade show is just about to start – and I’m thrilled to be here to release a new collection with American Crafts: True Stories! Over the next week, I’ll be sharing so much about this, from an in-depth look at the products to project ideas and techniques. But today, just a little look to get things started, and a heads up about the chance to win the collection from American Crafts over on Instagram.

true stories collection - scrapbooking & paper craft supplies from shimelle and american crafts

True Stories is my interpretation of everyday daydreams: a mix of things that appear most days at home and the odd fantastical notion that makes you look twice. Because when I asked myself what I wanted to see on my desk with my paper and scissors, my literal answer was ‘coffee cups and rocket ships’. I promise we have both for you.

true stories collection - scrapbooking & paper craft supplies from shimelle and american crafts

We also have wood veneer border strips for you. With Alice in Wonderland quotes for good measure.

true stories collection - scrapbooking & paper craft supplies from shimelle and american crafts

And wooden buttons with happy little centres. No sewing required – ready to stick straight to your project as a lovely little detail.

true stories collection - scrapbooking & paper craft supplies from shimelle and american crafts

(That’s with a card from the cut-apart patterned paper and a sticker from the sticker book, which itself is a product I’m irrationally excited about, but I’ll show you that in detail soon.)

true stories collection - scrapbooking & paper craft supplies from shimelle and american crafts

And a pack of 4×4 cards, which is such a simple product but something that makes me so happy. Each card is a four inch square, but each design is created so it can be trimmed to 3×4 without losing the image or text, so it doesn’t matter if you want to use a 3×4 or 4×4 pocket, it will work perfectly. They are also handy for cards…

true stories collection - scrapbooking & paper craft supplies from shimelle and american crafts

…since they can be dressed up with just a little something to finish a design in minutes.

Don’t miss your chance to win a True Stories prize pack from American Crafts – they are running that opportunity here via Instagram.

With that, I think we’ll get back to preparation for the show – and I’ll be back with more details, projects, and photos throughout the coming week. Thanks for taking a first look at True Stories!

08 January 2015