With school already started for many and quickly approaching for others, autumn will be here in North America before we know it. Other parts of our world are enjoying other seasons, and to help you get organized, we're excited to announce our two different 2006 Calendar Paks, which have interchangeable calendars, so will work for any region of the world.

See Building Blocks section for more information on our calendars, as well as our new Limited Commercial License options, available for our calendar/album paks.  More commercial licensing options coming soon. This issue's free ScrapOver download is made with papers and elements from our new Page Pak, Adventure. We hope you enjoy the rich textures and hues, and unique exploration papers, embellishments, and word art. We are adding products continuously to our store, so visit the What's New tab to always see the latest additions.

Beth Ervin's article shares ways to use your calendar to help keep on top of your card giving.  Spending time making handmade cards for friends and loved ones is one of Beth and my favorite paper craft. Beth is regularly featured in rubber stamping and card publications, showcasing her beautiful collage cards.

This month our featured customer, Catherine Cabanela, shares with us a touching tribute to her husband (and father to their twin toddlers).  Great job, Catherine! Click on the link at right to view her layout and read how you can submit your works to us for future issues of our newsletters.

For those who prefer CDs rather than downloads, remember to check out our extensive Simply Digital CD line of themed graphic collections, as well as our digital scrapbooking/photography training products. FREE SHIPPING through the end of August! Click on the Reference Section at right for links to our tutorials on photo-editing and digital scrapbooking.

-Michelle Shefveland
and The Team at CottageArts.net