I subscribe to both, and it's like celebrating my birthday EVERY month! I have never been disappointed - in fact, I am delighted and inspired.
Here is one creation using some of the papers I received last month. (Coupled with my own stash). I learned the technique from Christy and also from Cathy Bluteau.
If you look in my gallery, the recent pix of the Midori Journal are with some kit product and Art Society instruction from Christy.
I'm working on something else today, and will share later. Thanks for asking!
Hello, Beginning by Serenity_Stamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers