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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Freebie Friday – 100,000 Page Hits and Counting!
Welcome to Freebie Friday! Today I’m in a celebratory mood because this little blog here just surpassed 100,000 page hits. Wahoo! Thanks to all of you who keep coming back for your daily dose of Paper Crafts! In the four short … Continue reading
Submission Tips
If you’ve ever submitted a creation for publication in a magazine, you know that it’s an exciting, exhilarating, fun, and sometimes frustrating and mysterious experience. I hear you! I’ve been on the other side of the submissions game, and I … Continue reading
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Tagged CKC-Buffalo, Kim Kesti, Paper Crafts magazine, Paper Crafts Pro, submission tips, Susan R. Opel
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With the Pros Wednesday – Heart“felt” Greetings
I felt. We all grew up with felt; it’s one of those fond crafting memories of childhood. It’s fuzzy, warm and comes in a rainbow of colors. You most likely have a stack of it somewhere in your own craft room. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Clearsnap, Cosmo Cricket, Cuttlebug, felt, Susan Neal, With the Pros Wednesday
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Do You Like to Make Stuff?
My name is Brandy and I like to make stuff. I like to make cookies. I like to make friends. I like to make cards. I like to make magazines. This eco themed issue (all about saving money and the … Continue reading
Magazine Monday – Embrace Intimidation
Welcome to this Memorial Day Magazine Monday and my last blog post as your Paper Crafts design intern. While I’m sad to leave this internship behind, I’m so excited to see what the future holds for me. How many times … Continue reading
Freebie Friday – One Red Hot Giveaway!
Welcome to Freebie Friday! As I was reading Jennifer’s post yesterday, it had me reflecting on all the great teachers I’ve had over the years. My mom likes to tell the story of how patient my kindergarten teacher was with me. … Continue reading
If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher!
It’s been entertaining to listen as the former teachers around here talk about what they would be doing right now if they were still teaching and not working on our magazines. Cath, Susan, and Beth spent the majority of their … Continue reading
With the Pros Wednesday – How Crafty Are You?
Although I’m a diehard paper crafter, I do enjoy other types of crafts, too. I’ve tried knitting, crochet (didn’t do too well with that one), painting and woodworking. None of those stuck with for too long; except for sewing. I … Continue reading
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Tagged baby quilts, charm packs, Kim Kesti, Moda Nest, Paper Crafts Pro
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Ready? Set! Access!
I’m coming up to my four-year anniversary as creative editor here at good ol’ Paper Crafts magazine and I’m amazed at how much things have changed in that amount of time. One of the most obvious changes has been in … Continue reading
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Tagged Cath Edvalson, Facebook, Fiskars, Moxie Fab World, Paper Crafts magazine, Tartan 'n Time
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Magazine Monday – Meet Dawn McVey
P. Kelly Smith Welcome to Magazine Monday! Today we’re spotlighting the super talented and super sweet Dawn McVey. This stampy chic recently graced the cover of Stamp It! Cards with one of her five fantastic projects in this publication (see picture … Continue reading
