Ampersand (&) Story Kit + August 2021 Stories By The Month
This month we are focusing on stories related to the theme of Ampersand (&).
This month we are playing around with a piece of type that is one of my favorites: the ampersand. As we play with that as a design element we are also identifying + telling stories of the “and” space (as my friend Liz Lamoreux calls it): the space between where we feel multiple feelings all at the same time. Join us this month as we dive into ampersands.
Initial story ideas for this theme include:
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Do you have an “and” story. You & me. Highs & lows. Pick one and tell it.
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Ampersands can be the coolest shape. How can you incorporate one into a story you have on your heart right now?
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Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise” is all about continuing on + persevering. Tell a story about an “I rise” moment in your own life.
STORY KIT™
The Story Kit™ includes:
Here's a video overview of the Story Kit™ and Add-On options this month:
STORY STAMP™
The Stamp Set:
Here's a video overview of the Story Stamp:
DIGITAL STORY KIT™ (Included with the STORY CLASS)
Your digital kit and the classroom and any Add-Ons purchased will be available to you on the 15th once your card has been charged for the month.
Here's a look at what's included in the Digital Story Kit™:
And a couple peeks at the layouts I created with the kits this month (full details, including process videos and how-to handout, are included with subscription):
This month Morgan is joining me in the classroom with a pocket page spread.
Again, thanks so much for subscribing and/or considering my Story Subscription program! If you have any questions about this program please let me know below in the comments.
STORIES BY THE MONTH™
Stories By The Month™ kits include 4x6 chipboard, 3x4 and 4x6 cards, a 3x4 stamp, a sticker sheet, and an embellishment (wood veneer, cork, etc).
Here is a full look at the kit:
And a video overview:
This subscription is a great option for those who are looking to tell more calendar/everyday life sorts of stories.
ADD ON OPTIONS
Add On options are available to all Story Kit™, Story Stamp™, and Stories By The Month™ subscribers (this excludes Digital Story Kit/Story Class subscribers since you don't have any part of your subscription shipped already).
This month's options include a 4x6 Stamp Block, chipboard ampersands, puffy sticker ampersands, and a set of tags in the color scheme of this month's Stories By The Month™ kit.
Current and new subscribers can select + purchase Add-On's via your new drop-down menu access under your user name in the top right corner of the site. Depending on product availability subscribers may be able to purchase the Add-On's after the Add-On period has ended and regular shop shipping rates will apply because they will ship separately from the kit.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/the-history-of-ampersand. In French "et" is the word for "and." I learned at a pub night trivia the letters were merged to make the ampersand. Even though I use the word "et" every day it never had occurred to me. This kit going to be a lot of fun!
Oh I love learning that! Thank you for sharing!
So cool!
Wow! I love that!
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I love the Stories by the month set but never use the stamps. Are for the future sets planned without stamps?
Stephanie
Hi - not at this time - the stamp is one of the core pieces of that particular kit.
yes I love the stamps that come with the SBTM
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I LOVE THESE COLOURS!!!
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So, so jazzed to see the “And Space” card with Liz’s quote! I love her classes.
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