Monthly Archives: July 2010

Freebie Friday – Feeling Groovy!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday! As I mentioned on Monday, I just returned from a week-long Bahamas cruise with 19 of my family members. Whew…that’s a lot of crazy Smiths on one boat! My very generous Grandma Smith treated all of her … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday, July/August 2010 Issue | Tagged Bella Blvd., Cath Edvalson, Freebie Friday, July/August 2010 Issue, Kim Kesti, Lizzie Anne Designs, Maren Benedict, Moxie Fab World, Moxie Fabs column, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, peace sign cards, Signs of Peace Challenge, Teri Anderson | 224 Comments

We Love You, Brandy!

Posted on July 29, 2010 by paper crafts online

These are always the hardest blog posts to write. You know, the ones where we have to say goodbye to a treasured co-worker. Yeah, those. As you may have heard, Brandy has decided to embrace full-time motherhood rather than full-time … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes | Tagged Ahtanya Johnson, Brandy Jesperson, Cath Edvalson, Holly Mills, Jennifer Schaerer, Little Yellow Bicycle, Matt Anderson, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Susan R. Opel | 216 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Our CHA Picks!

Posted on July 28, 2010 by paper crafts online

It’s that time of year again…when paper crafters from around the world “ooh” and “ahh” over all of the glorious new goodies being released. CHA is underway, and I’m seriously jealous of those walking the floor this very day. For the … Continue reading →

Posted in CHA, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals | Tagged American Crafts, Betsy Veldman, CHA, Crate Paper, Go-to Gal Designer Challenge, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals, Jessica Witty, Kim Hughes, Kim Kesti, Maren Benedict, October Afternoon, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gals, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Pink Paislee, Studio Calico, Teri Anderson | 15 Comments

Paper Crafts on Vacation

Posted on July 27, 2010 by paper crafts online

It’s been a summer of travel for me (and I’m currently in Chicago for the CHA Trade Show). What better way to while away the hours on the plane than reading Paper Crafts magazine? I love sharing my job and … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes, Paper Crafts Facebook Fan Page | Tagged Card Style, CHA, July/August 2010 Issue, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Facebook Fan Page, Paper Crafts magazine, Paper Crafts Mega Fan of the Week, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Susan R. Opel, travel photos | 22 Comments

Magazine Monday – July Gallery Challenge Winners!

Posted on July 26, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! I’m just returning from a week-long Bahamas cruise with 19 of my family members. I’m rested, recharged and just a little bit sunburn. And I wouldn’t have it any other way! Good thing Matthew McConaughey was … Continue reading →

Posted in Gallery Challenges, Magazine Monday | Tagged Agata Dag, Alicia Thelin, Ashley Marcu, Go-to Sketch Challenge #5, Inspired Style Challenge, July Gallery Challenge, Magazine Monday, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 5 Comments

Freebie Friday – July/August I-Spy!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday and Paper Crafts latest installment of the trivia game I-Spy! If you’re a fan of beautiful buttons, bold brads and regal ribbon, then you’re going to love today’s giveaway! Get ready to play because I’m picking five winners … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday, I-Spy Trivia Game, July/August 2010 Issue | Tagged Angie Tieman, Brenda Weaver, Few of Your Favorite Things Sweepstakes, Freebie Friday, Gallery Idol 2010, Heidi Van Laar, July/August 2010 Issue, Kim Hughes, 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, Sara Winnick, Stephanie Halinski, Wendy Sue Anderson | 86 Comments

Farewell…for Now

Posted on July 22, 2010 by paper crafts online

I’ve been at Paper Crafts for over four years now. I’ve worked as an editor, senior editor and managing editor. Over the years I’ve helped oversee special issues, regular issues, blogs, writers, copy editors and interns. I’ve sent hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes | Tagged Alice Golden, Brandy Jesperson, CHA, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 80 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Up in the Air

Posted on July 21, 2010 by paper crafts online

My favorite thing about summer, outside of spending LOTS of time with my kiddos, is travelling! I LOVE ADVENTURES! This year, I am taking my boys to the East Coast to visit family. It’s been five years since we were there and both … Continue reading →

Posted in Groovin' with the Go-to Gals | Tagged child travel log, child travel notebook, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals, Maren Benedict, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 8 Comments

Winners – Card Style Mystery Blog Hop!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by paper crafts online

Well, good golly – how much fun was THAT blog hop? We knew it would be something different for all of us, but had no idea it would generate so much stylin’ energy! How much energy, you ask? How about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Card Style | Tagged Card Style, Card Style Mystery Blog Hop, Cath Edvalson, CHA Craft SuperShow, CHA Summer Show 2010, Facebook fan page, Jennifer Schaerer, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts, Paper Crafts blog, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, September/October 2010 Issue | 50 Comments

Magazine Monday – Go-to Sketch Challenge #4 Winners!

Posted on July 19, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed last week’s sneak peek of our new special issue, Card Style. We sure had a lot of fun putting it together! If you participated in Friday’s A Card Style Mystery Blog Hop, … Continue reading →