Paper Crafts

Holly Anderson Welcome to Paper Crafts Connection! I know you have a lot of blogs to hit today, so I’ll be brief. We’re here today to support Operation Write Home! What is Operation Write Home, you ask? Only a super cool organization that allows crafters and card makers to support troops in a way that’s unique to them. Don’t you think some handmade cards will brighten up any soldier’s day? Plus they allow them to keep in touch with home, and it allows us to justify our creative hobby! Win-win! For this blog hop, we were to make thank you cards from one of OWH’s many sketches. Here’s the one I chose. (Warning, lots of patriotic colors ahead!) And here’s the card I made. I hope you like it! How would you like to win an awesome mystery prize box from Paper Crafts? I’ll give one fully filled box of paper-crafting delight to one lucky commenter! Just make sure to leave your comment by Tuesday, May 28th at 5 pm MDT. And make sure to check back with us on Wednesday to see if you won! Best of luck, and enjoy the rest of the hop! P.S. Want to get involved? Check out the Operation Write Home web site to see how you can donate and what kinds of cards are needed!

Welcome to Michelle's Birthday Blog Hop! LoveBug Creations is soooooo very happy to be a part of this hop to wish our dear crafty pal a "shout out birthday". Michelle is such a delightful person who loves purple and peanuts and has a special feeling about felines! If you hopped over from Jamie you're on the correct path but if you stumbled upon us and want to check out the start of this parade of b-day projects, zip over to CandaceBefore we reveal our projects, here's some of the special prizes you can win if you like and comment at each blog spot:A FEW OF THE TOP PRIZES ARE...Jaded Blossom $25 Gift Certificate! Lovebug Creations $15 Gift Certificate! SVG Cutting Files $15 Gift CertificateTrendy Twine: Winners choice of a spool Dilo En Español: New Megan StampAnd some super feline SVG files The files (all in one zipped file) are available from SVG Cutting Files ONLY May 25th 2013 during the duration of the hop... HEREMama LoveBug - First off Happy Birthday, Michelle - when LBC began, you were one of our first crafty friends and we've enjoyed seeing your projects and your awesome talent!!Since I'm up first today I wanted to share two double-sided stand up cards I made with Michelle in mind.The first is a purple peanut - but it really came out a pinky purple peanut in the photo.Recipe*2 printed out Mrs. Peanut Images from PPbN that I highlighted with Star Dust gel pen and Stickles after fussy cutting and adhering to 2 more layers of Kraft paper (fussy cutting again) to give the card weight; don't want her to fall down on the job!*LoveBug Creations Rumple Ribbon in a variety of purple huesNext I did basically the same thing with another image - Crazy Cheshire CatRemember, no matter how you piece your paper and rumple your ribbon, have fun with it........birthday blessings to you Michelle...........Mama LoveBugHAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHELLE!!! Kimi here with my 2 gifts for Michelle!! The first one is her Birthday Card... With Super Pusheen (THANKS ANNIE!!!) on it! Love this file and how awesome that she's giving them all away free to you today! For this card I made a file on the Cameo and then behind the cut outs are 3 **NEW** Rumple Ribbons that I made esp. for the birthday girl! They are Purple-licious, Pink Poppy, and Lavender Lily!! And those of you that know Michelle know why I chose these names for this very special set! I added a super hero badge with a "P" for Pusheen and popped him up! I used a sentiment from Jaded Blossom's "Kitty Kitty" set! Here it is...I put the card on top of the ribbons so you could see them a little better! :)and before we go to the next gift I wanted to share a little something with you! These Rumple Ribbons will be offered as freebies with purchase HERE this weekend ONLY! Check out the following pics for info!! Ok now onto my next gift!! I needed something to put these fun new Rumple Ribbons in to send them to Michelle...So I made her a train case!! I used some K & CO papers, A SVGcuts file, Sentiment on tag from Jaded Blossom "Simple Sayings", The Tag Die from Jaded Blossom, some Lovebug Creations Mama's Mesh and of course a little bit of Lavender Lily Rumple Ribbon!! Add to that a gorgeous flower (that I totally wish I could say was handmade by me..but it wasn't! It was made by my wonderful friend, Tanya Stilwell!!!) Here's the Train Case!!! Hope you are enjoy this hop for our dear friend, Michelle... Bug hugs,KimiHave a super b-day and eat lots of Skors...........and now check out what's happening with KateHere's the entire line-up just in case you got lost!!! Entire Blog Hop Line Up:CandaceAbbyJamieKimi and PamelaKateJulieJennyXochitlZeniTanyaTrixieAnnieCrystalDardieAshleyKimJeanneJaymieDottiePrincess Minnieand the Birthday Gal herselfMICHELLE

Happy weekend!!!It's raining here so this will be the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning around the house.Actually I have a basement to clean out and a spare room to set because my parents will be here for a visit middle of June!Of course you know I'll sneak a little bit of stamping at some point ;)Last weekend I created this card for the Dynamic Duos Challenge #53 Pacific Point/Basic BlackandPaper Players Challenge #146 of CAS with a masculine themeStamp and sentiment is from Taylored Expressions called Boys Will Be BoysThanks for stopping by!

I have not met a Spellbinders Die that I do not like, but the Die D-Lites - they are divine in every way and among my favourites. This weeks theme is Die L-Lites - the hardest part for me was choosing which one to use... Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Supplies: MMM-001 Spellbinders™ Artisan X-plorer™ Machine S2-008 Whimsical Tree Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® Die D-Lites™ S4-293 Lacey Circles Spellbinders® Decorative Elements Nestabilities S4-388 Stately Circles Spellbinders® Decorative Elements Nestabilities® LF-161 Grand Labels One Spellbinders® Grand Nestabilities® S4-166 Standard Circles SM Spellbinders® Nestabilities® S4-399 Standard Circles SM...

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Joannie McBride, online editor I don’t know about you, but I for one am ready for the weekend. But before I head out the door, I need to share some love and give away some free scrapbook product! Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? Leave a comment here by Friday, May 31, 2013 telling us how you’re going to spend your Memorial Day weekend. One lucky winner will receive a prize package with products from Close To My Heart, Echo Park Paper Co., and My Mind’s Eye. Leave a comment for a chance to win! Good luck! – Did you know Creating Keepsakes has an online store? Don’t miss out on the Scrap & Paper Shop Memorial Day Sale: Take 15% off ANY order with coupon code SPMD15 PLUS FREE Shipping on orders over $50!

Image CreditHere's to a relaxing weekend!~Cath

Each Friday, the Creating Keepsakes team is bringing back one of our most popular fonts and offering it to you free of charge (see the terms of use here) for you to download and use on your layouts and projects. Be sure to download your free font this week, because the current font will be replaced with a new font on Friday. Download this week’s free scrapbook font: CK Cowboys and Indians! Available from noon (MST) today, May 24, 2013 – noon (MST), Friday, May 31, 2013. For instructions on how to download fonts and for trouble shooting, read this. To read the Terms of Use for the CK fonts, read here. Enjoy!

Holly Anderson Dearest readers, it’s Friday again! And so another week has passed and we have another prize to give away to one lucky winner! I’ll choose one of you to win both Today’s Story and Happy Little Moments Photo Freedom Kits from Echo Park Paper Co.! (Kim Kesti used Photo Freedom kits to make cards in this post.) To enter to win, just leave me a comment by Tuesday, May 28th at 5 pm MDT! I’ll pick one random winner. Best of luck and have a splendid weekend! P.S. Make sure to make some cards if you haven’t already to enter into our 2013 Gallery Idol Contest! Full rules and timeline are found here!

Welcome to another Digi Desserts Fridaze.I'm so glad you've stop by to see the great digi sweetness created by our talented digi designers. Don’t forget to add your digi creations to our link up for a chance to win our May Prize Pack.Details are at the bottom of the post! So let’s see what the designers have for you today. Sue C's BlogPCW file used: QT Patootie Boy w Frog-Fishing Cindy’s BlogPCW Files Used: Owl w Cupcake Lynden’s BlogPCW File Used: Red Flowers in Black Vase Vintage GraphicSandy’s BlogPCW File Used: Birdcage and Flowers Suzanne’s BlogPCW File Used: Christel Bear Holding FlowersLarelyn's BlogPCW File Used: QT Patootie Boy in Dad's ClothesDetails Post Coming SoonPCW File Used: Super Dad DS (see below) FREE DIGI DOWNLOADHere is this week’s free digi. Be sure to grab it while it’s free (this week only)CLICK HERENOTE: the image will show a price of $1.00 but when you check out, it will be free during this link up.Now it's your turn to play along.NEW~ May's Prize Pack ~ NEWAll Link Ups and Challenges will be “monthly”Read the details: HEREHere are the specific guidelines for DDF:*Must use a digital stamp image*You may enter two projects, but one must use PCW image.*Must be a NEW project for this Link Up; no backdated posts, please.*Must have a link back to this post on your blog.*Must link your project through Inlinkz and not just your blog.*Must be a follower of this blog-Larelyn and the MPC Digi Gals