Now that the holidays are in the rear view mirror, it's time to embark on our creative goals for the New Year. Let's launch January with the stunning Northwoods collection. The soft, cool tones will be just perfect for nearly any occasion, and this month's cards will quickly find a home, as well!
January Collection
Color Palette
In case you missed it, watch the unboxing of the entire collection on YouTube.
What's Ahead?
Something bold, glamorous, and unmistakably elegant is on the horizon. Black Tie draws inspiration from classic Art Deco design—think striking geometry, dramatic contrast, and timeless sophistication. Anchored in black, ivory, gold, and white, with just a whisper of emerald green woven into the details, this collection is designed to feel elevated yet completely usable. If you love clean lines and classy motifs, this is one release you’ll want to keep an eye on. Stay tuned for the spoiler currently scheduled for Thursday, January 29.
Fonts and Inks
All of the text elements in this month's Northwoods collection were created with the Adventure Highway (paid) font family. If you're looking for colors to complement the January palette, I recommend Earth, Sandstone, Sapphire and Spruce CS® Hybrid ink.
Enjoy a quick review of the collection below. For a more detailed look, visit my spoiler post.
Page Kit
Click here to view and download the Page Kit Instructions
Since a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video preview is even better:
Treat yourself this month with the best gift ever . . . a page kit membership! You'll start saving on kits and other orders and receive our bonus page formula each month to help use your paper stash. Don't hesitate to give us a ring at 888-634-9100 if you have questions about how everything works.
Card Kit
Click to download the Card Kit Instructions
Take a closer look at the papers, cutaparts, goodies, ribbons and finished cards in the Card Kit:
I'm also featuring an elegantly simple vertical slimline card style. The left and right flaps overlap and reveal a stunning 3x8" sentiment inside!
Stamps
This month's 6x8" sheet of clear stamps offer a world of potential! The ideas flowed for Julie during her first session with the images, and they will for you, too! (Or, you can just copy her ideas showcased later this month on the blog.) We like to sneak in a "happy anniversary" sentiment now and then. Every time you attend a wedding, enter it onto your digital calendar as a recurring event so you remember the anniversary, as well! (This will give you lots of opportunities to use that stamp.) Note that the "Happy Birthday" sentiment inside the larger birch tree frame is a separate image. You can stick any sentiment in that spot from this sheet or your stash!
January's creative journey is just beginning! Visit the blog all month long as we share more crafty goodness featuring the Northwoods collection.
We look forward to seeing what you create with your kits. Be sure you post your finished creations at the CS Facebook chat group, and we'll cheer you on!
We invite you to share your finished artwork on our Facebook Chat Group. Not a member of the group yet? Simply answer a few questions and we'll get your request processed in no time!
Tricia
Use the shopping links below for one-time purchases, and shop all available items in our online store.
Northwoods Page Kit
$35.95
Kit includes all of the supplies needed to complete eight fully-embellished 12x12 scrapbook pages. Just add a trimmer, scissors and adhesive. Instructions download and video tutorial included. Includes: (4) 12x12 Prints: 2 ea. Birch Print, Script Print(2) 12x12 Blue Plains(2)… Read More
Northwoods Card Kit
$35.95
An all-inclusive pack requiring no additional stamping supplies* to complete twelve greeting cards. *If you’re more inclined to create your own artwork, all pre-printed Cutaparts can be flipped over to the plain side for your decorating enjoyment. Instructions download and… Read More
Northwoods Stamps
$19.25
Our premium clear photopolymer stamps are ready to use; no prep is required. The stamp sheet measures 6x8" and includes 13 individual images and phrases. Deeply etched for high-quality impressions Clear substrate for easy positioning and accurate stamping Non-yellowing and… Read More
Northwoods Pack of Panels
$6.95
A 6-8 ounce pack of premium kit papers from the monthly collection, approximately 4x6” in size. Great for use with die-cutting machines, as card panels, for creating page accents, and more!… Read More
