Monthly Archives: June 2010

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Gallery Idol Inspiration

Posted on June 30, 2010 by paper crafts online

I hope all of you have been following the exciting Gallery Idol competition here on Paper Crafts Connection. I have been blown away by all the wonderful, over-the-top creative cards in the contest. And just as a reminder, the final … Continue reading →

Summer Fun at the CHA SuperShow!

Posted on June 29, 2010 by paper crafts online

That flurry of paper and energy you see from somewhere west of the Rocky Mountains is just us, your friendly group of Paper Crafts editors, getting ready to launch a whole bunch of paper crafted inspiration and fun for the … Continue reading →

Posted in CHA | Tagged Butterfly Baby Quilt Kit, Butterfly Mobile Kit, CHA Craft SuperShow, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Gallery Idol 2010, Jennifer Schaerer, Jessica Witty, May/June 2010 Issue, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Quiltmaker, Sew News | 15 Comments

Magazine Monday – Inspired By

Posted on June 28, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! Today we’re kicking off the fourth and final round in our exciting Gallery Idol competition. The Top 5 finalists were given their inspirational image last Friday and then had the weekend to create their ”Inspired By” cards for this week’s round of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gallery Idol 2010, Get Inspired, Magazine Monday | Tagged Gallery Idol 2010, Go-to Sketch Challenge #4, Inspired By, July/August 2010 Issue, Kim Hughes, Magazine Monday, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 4 Comments

Freebie Friday – Gallery Idol Top 5!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday and the first week of summer! Give me a swimming pool, flip-flops and an ice-cold Coke and I’m a happy girl! I also love fresh fruit…especially the kind you find at a roadside stall in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday, Gallery Idol 2010 | Tagged A Card a Day, Belinda Chang Langer, Courtney Kelley, Freebie Friday, Gallery Idol 2010, Inspired By, Karen Baker, Kryssi Ng, Little Yellow Bicycle, Lynn Ghahary, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Papertrey Ink, Regina Mangum, ribbon cards, Sarah Martina Parker, Shanna Vineyard, Shemaine Smith, Vera Yates | 273 Comments

The Sun Will Come Out…at Doodlebug!

Posted on June 24, 2010 by paper crafts online

As you may know, several of us at Paper Crafts magazine meet once a month for a card swap. The fabulous Ms. P. Kelly is in charge of the group, picks a theme for our cards each month and also arranges … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes, Go-to Sketches, Paper Crafts Card Group | Tagged Andrew Young, Becky Olsen, Brady Lovell, Brandy Jesperson, Diva's, Doodlebug Design, Gallery Idol 2010, Go-to Sketches, Go-to Sketches Card Companion Kit, Kalyn Kepner, May/June 2010 Issue, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Card Group, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 184 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Day O’ Pink

Posted on June 23, 2010 by paper crafts online

There are just some things that I don’t understand: Directions. To anywhere. I am directionally illiterate. I live between the towns of Dallas and Denton and once ended up in one when I was heading to the other. KFC’s Famous Bowls. Chicken, … Continue reading →

Posted in Groovin' with the Go-to Gals | Tagged Gallery Idol 2010, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals, Jessica Witty, Moxie Fab World, National Pink Day, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, SEI, Tsukineko | 26 Comments

Tips, Tools, & Techniques Trivia!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by paper crafts online

It’s time for another edition of Tips, Tools, & Techniques trivia! Open your sunshiny copy of the July/August 2010 issue of Paper Crafts (filled with your favorite things!), turn to pages 86-88 and answer the following questions for the chance … Continue reading →

Posted in July/August 2010 Issue, Tips Tools & Techniques | Tagged DCWV, Gallery Idol 2010, GCD Studios, July/August 2010 Issue, Kim Hughes, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Susan R. Opel, Tips Tools & Techniques Trivia | 23 Comments

Magazine Monday – Gallery Idol Meets Ribbon!

Posted on June 21, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! Today we’re kicking off round 3 in our exciting Gallery Idol competition. The Top 10 finalists were only given three days to create their unique ribbon cards for this week’s round of voting. Much like last year’s Round … Continue reading →

Posted in Gallery Idol 2010, July/August 2010 Issue, Magazine Monday | Tagged Alicia Thelin, Gallery Idol 2010, Go-to Sketch Challenge #4, Heidi Van Laar, Kelly Marie Alvarez, Kim Hughes, Magazine Monday, May/June 2010 Issue, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, ribbon cards | 7 Comments

Freebie Friday – Gallery Idol Top 10!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Is everyone ready for Father’s Day this weekend? I mailed off my care package to my dad this week. Like most dads, he’s always saying, “Don’t spend your money on me. I don’t need a thing.” So I … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday, Gallery Idol 2010 | Tagged American Crafts, Angie Tieman, Belinda Chang Langer, Courtney Kelley, Creating Keepsakes Convention, Danielle Wycough, Freebie Friday, Gallery Idol 2010, Giovana Smith, Karen Baker, Kryssi Ng, Lynn Ghahary, masculine cards, May/June 2010 Issue, October Afternoon, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Facebook Fan Page, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Regina Mangum, Sarah Martina Parker, Shanna Vineyard, Shemaine Smith, Susan R. Opel, Teri Anderson, Valerie Mangan, Vera Yates, Winter Sims | 215 Comments

The Paper Crafts Glue

Posted on June 17, 2010 by paper crafts online

There’s always that person in a group who holds everything together, and for us it’s our editorial assistant. When Brenda Peterson, our long-time editorial assistant, recently moved on in her career, we knew we would have to find the right … Continue reading →