And here it is...
I don't even know where to begin!
I've been keeping this under wraps now for months and trying to balance my other design work along with working on my first collection for Carta Bella.
When I was asked to design for Carta Bella several months ago I really didn't believe it. In fact, besides my close family, I haven't even talked to many people about it because it hasn't really sunk in.
I love Carta Bella's papers and have always been a fan of both Carta Bella and Echo Park. And can we talk about the talent on both of those brands?!
I don't feel worthy at all!
In fact it was very intimidating looking over all of their current and past collections. And then, coming up with ideas for my first collection...or the first of anything can be so intimidating, right? This was no exception.
My first collection, 'Hello Again' , will start showing up in stores next month! This is just a sneak but tomorrow the full collection will be up on the Carta Bella website- so you can check out the entire collection!
This is such a huge new adventure for me and I'm so excited and so nervous at the same time. I am also so grateful for the connections I have made in scrapbooking, online and in real life - and happy I get to share my little moment with you all! I feel like I have made so many friends (online and in real life) from this wonderful hobby.
Here is a bit from Carta Bella about Hello Again:
Introducing a hip, urban collection filled with trendy details and soft, water colored images. The "Hello Again" collection offers both vintage styling along with in-the-now prints and patterns. Perfect for projects and layouts that focus on day-to-day memories, friendships, and everything that makes you happy, this fresh collection is sure to be one of your favorites. Dress up your favorite projects with this luxe collection.
This has been such a great experience and so much fun! I cannot even put into words the excitement and how blessed I feel to be part of the Carta Bella team.
I have some fun giveaways planned for when this first line officially starts shipping next month and hope to share more on all of this very soon!
So stunning Kaitlin.You have outdone yourself. I'll be buying it, that is for sure!
Posted by: Lilith | June 18, 2013 at 01:25 PM
OMG! I need this so much! congratulations, this is gorgeous! :D
Posted by: Fancy Pants Designs | June 18, 2013 at 01:39 PM
OMG! I need this so much! LOVE IT! congratulations!
Posted by: Céline Navarro | June 18, 2013 at 01:39 PM
Congratulations!!! It is gorgeous!!! It's obvious that you are totally worthy ;)
Posted by: Nathalie | June 18, 2013 at 02:08 PM
:) Thank you!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 03:21 PM
OMGoodness, add this to my must have list!! I love it!! Beautiful colors, great patterns...yep, must have!!
Oh and congrats, I'm so excited for you!!
Posted by: Mary Ann Jenkins | June 18, 2013 at 05:59 PM
What a beautiful collection!! Love the colors so much!
Posted by: Lisa C. | June 18, 2013 at 06:47 PM
WOW this is a must have line, it is stunning. Well done you :)
Posted by: caz hancock | June 18, 2013 at 06:55 PM
Such fabulous news! So excited to see your business growing and expanding! I especially love that this is balanced with feminine and masculine colors and has great geometric bones too! :) Cannot wait to see it in person too! :)
Posted by: Suz | June 18, 2013 at 07:47 PM
This is such a beautiful collection! I can't wait to play with it! Congrat's!!
Posted by: Melanie S | June 18, 2013 at 07:48 PM
I am feeling SO very lucky and happy myself! What a great team to be on :)
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 08:54 PM
Thank you so much Amanda! It's good to hear such great feedback and I am so glad you like both the colors and patterns!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 08:54 PM
So happy you are loving this and the Scraptastic items! Love working on those each month!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 08:55 PM
Thank you Jennie!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 08:56 PM
Thank you so much Debbie! What a nice compliment! I am so thrilled!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 08:57 PM
Oh Celine! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are so sweet!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 08:58 PM
Thank you Mary Ann! I truly appreciate you stopping by and checking in on me every so often :) So happy you are considering it a must have- really makes me so happy!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 09:00 PM
Caz, thank you SO much! It really means so much- and for you to consider it a must have line (oh my gosh!) I am truly so happy!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 09:00 PM
Thank you so very much Suz! I am so thrilled that you love it :)
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 09:05 PM
Thank you SO much!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 09:06 PM
Thank you Michelle!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 09:07 PM
Thank you Lilith! Hopefully we can persuade Jessica for a kit ;)
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 09:08 PM
Thank you Angie!
Posted by: Kaitlin Sheaffer | June 18, 2013 at 09:09 PM
So exciting! What a pretty collection! Can't wait to buy it!
Posted by: Jasmine Marie | June 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Very very beautiful design. It catch my eyes first time seeing it.congratulations!
Posted by: Cathy fong | June 19, 2013 at 12:14 AM