Paper Crafts

Image CreditA passel of pretty poodles,~Cath

Preview Day #2 is here! There's so much fun going on at The Crafts Meow! They are releasing FIVE new stamp sets. Be sure to stop by my blog from now until May 21st to see all of the new products coming out this month. We're kicking off today with the stamp set called "Wildflowers". Set your stopwatch for this one folks! I actually put this giftie together in less than 5 minutes. Here's how I did it: 1. I got the mini journal from Target {It's already covered in decorative paper too} 2. I stamped the sentiment and butterfly from the Wildflowers set onto cardstock. 3. I used my die cutter to make the stamped shape. 4. I used my SU punch to make the butterfly. 5. Use pop dots to add them to the front of your mini journal. 6. Add hemp twine to the left side of your journal. 7. Give to someone & make them SMILE! Wanna win this set? Be sure to leave some love, on the TCM Store Blog, by 8 pm PST tonight, for your chance to win today's stamp set. And stop back by here tomorrow for more TCM fun and the chance to win more stamp sets. See ya then!

Printers Block Created by Candy Rosenbergwww.LivingTheAlteredLife.com I absolutely adore printer letter blocks, the cabinets and trays that housed them years ago. These items are vintage in nature as they have not been used on any regular basis in commercial printing in many years. These items are becoming very highly sought after and many companies mimic them for home décor use. I was inspired when visiting a store recently and noticed some “new” printer blocks on the shelf and I suddenly realized how I could reproduce them with Spellbinders™ die templates. I was really excited to see if ...

Image CreditLet the sunshine in,~Cath

I have some fun news to share with you today! I've been using scrunched seam binding or "Crinkle Ribbon" from My Craft Spot for quite a while now and love it to the point that I can't imagine paper-crafting without it.  I love the way the bows turn out soft and plump and I LOVE the shabby colors that tie in perfectly with my favorite color scheme. My favorite colors are available in a collection now at My Craft Spot consisting of:  Raspberry Truffle, Vanilla Bean, and Spring Breeze.  So anytime you're in the mood to shabby up your stash, you can find these three lovely colors bundled together right HERE.   My projects today use Melissa Frances supplies, the first is a little gift container using the Melissa Frances Rectangular Scallop Treat Cup, paper from the Classic Elegance collection, pleated white organza ribbon, and a resin applique.  You can visit the Melissa Frances Etsy shop for treat cup kits and other beautiful supplies. Love these glass button replicas and pink crocheted trim My Just a Note stamp is from Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar Spring Fillers stamp set and is stamped on a tag die cut using the Tiny Tags die.   And, before I go, there's a fun holiday challenge posted on the Festive Friday blog.  All you have to do is create a holiday card using the word "Sweet". My card for the challenge uses Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar and Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers stamp sets as well as a sentiment from the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set.   The Baker's Twine is another product you can find at My Craft Spot and comes in so many fun color combinations.  Some of my favorite are Stars & Stripes, Watermelon Taffy, and Pink Lemonade. Enjoy your Friday and thank you for visiting. Melissa  

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 Gala! Available from noon (MST) today, May 17, 2013 – noon (MST), Friday, May 24, 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!

Decided to combine THREE challenges in one card! This week, the Heart 2 Heart Challenge is "Let's See Those May Flowers" that came from all those April showers. For the color choice, Color My Heart was my inspiration. Unfortunately, entries had already closed for the week by the time my card was completed, but my inspiration was the combination of Hollyhock, Blush and Cotton Candy in Color Dare #42. Finally, the sketch for the card is CAS(E) this sketch #28. Each week the blog features a clean and simple card challenge. The base of this card uses a nice patterned paper from the For Always packet. The flower is created using the three colors of cardstock from the Color Dare. Each color was cut in a different size using images from the Artiste cartridge that are actually buttons (found on the 'y' key). For a unique look, I layered the different button shapes to create a flower. Embellishments for the card include Pink Glitter Gems scattered to mimic the sketch, along with a flower from the Claire Assortment and another from the For Always Assortment. "Like" my Facebook page if you would like to see more artwork using Close To My Heart products and stay up-to-date with CTMH specials and announcements.

Holly Anderson Friday is always a great day, am I right? And a big reason is our Freebie Friday here on the Paper Crafts Connection blog! Today’s giveaway is from our friends over at Fresh Squeezed Stamps. Visit them on Facebook! How would you like to have a chance at winning these three super cute stamp sets? It’s the entire May release from Fresh Squeezed Stamps, and look how much fun they are! To enter to win, just leave me a comment by Tuesday, May 21st at 5 pm MDT! I’ll pick one random winner. Best of luck and have a splendid weekend!

Today is an exciting day! It's my debut at The Crafts Meow and they are releasing FIVE new stamp sets. From today, until May 21st be sure to stop by my blog to see some fun projects. We're kicking off today with "Beautiful Hymns Too". I made a tag using this beautiful stamp set. I attached it to a frosted glass mason jar that I got at Walmart. I'm going to fill the inside with rolls of washi tape. Wanna win this set? Be sure to leave some love, on the TCM Store Blog, by 8 pm PST tonight, for your chance to win today's stamp set. And stop back by here tomorrow for more TCM fun and the chance to win more stamp sets. See ya then!

Good Morning, Every-Buggy!! :) Today I wanted to share with you the project my 10 year old Daughter, Taylor, made for school! They are studying building structures and the Medieval Times! So here is her Castle Project!! Front Full View Close up of Stamps from Jaded Blossom "Knight Bites" Close up of JB Stamp "Knight Bites" And Simply Red Rumple Ribbon!Full Back View??? Side View Other Side View Front View of Secret Door! Items Used:SVG Cuts- Wet & WildPaper- DCWV (Weathered & Worn Stack) plus Random Silver paper and blue/green SU!VellumJaded Blossom: Knight Bites Stamp SetLovebug Creations: Simply Red Rumple RibbonHershey KissesChipboard/Brad from Stash I hope you enjoy her project as much as she did making it!!! Bug Hugs,Kimi