Monthly Archives: August 2010

Back to School with Kim Hughes – Just My Type

Posted on August 31, 2010 by paper crafts online

I had so much fun with last September’s Back to School blog series, that I decided to head back to the classroom! This year’s two-day series is all about incorporating text into your paper crafting projects. Whether you’re a fan of newsprint, ledger … Continue reading →

Magazine Monday – Buttons, Brads and Bella!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! This past Saturday, my card group peeps and I met at Jennifer’s house to swap cards, craft, chat and eat. It actually went more like this: eat, chat, swap…eat, chat, craft…eat, chat, eat. But at least we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Magazine Monday, Paper Crafts Card Group | Tagged Andrew Young, Becky Olsen, Bella Blvd., birthday cards, Brady Lovell, Brandy Jesperson, button and brad cards, CHA, Go-to Sketch Challenge #6, Jennifer Schaerer, Jessica Witty, July/August 2010 Issue, Magazine Monday, November/December 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, Robin Huber, Roxanne Bagley, Stephanie Hunt, Summer Andrus, Teri Anderson, Tracy Dragas | 195 Comments

Freebie Friday – New Blog Badge!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Just this past week I celebrated my fourth anniversary here at Paper Crafts. It seems just like yesterday I was buying my very first copy of Paper Crafts (October 2006 issue) to see what all the hoopla was about. … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday | Tagged blog badge, Card Style, Freebie Friday, Holiday Cards & More: Vol. 5, Matt Anderson, Moxie Fab World, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 151 Comments

The Best of Card Creations is Here!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by paper crafts online

There are a lot of paper crafting magazines that bear the Paper Crafts brand. From regular issues to so many special issues I’m not sure I could even list them all, there are A LOT. One of our best known … Continue reading →

Posted in The Best of Card Creations | Tagged Beatriz Jennings, Becky Olsen, Betsy Veldman, Card Creations, Card Creations: Volume 8, Carolyn King, Charlene Austin, Cindy Holshouser, Deanna Woodland, Debbie Olson, Heidi Van Laar, Jennifer Hansen, Jennifer Schaerer, Kalyn Kepner, Kelly Goree, Kim Kesti, Maile Belles, Maren Benedict, Matt Anderson, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Rae Barthel, Teri Anderson, The Best of Card Creations | 28 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Sweet Paper Pleats

Posted on August 25, 2010 by paper crafts online

I love all the pre-pleated products on the market these days, but have found this fun look can be achieved from your crafting supplies at home. Not only is it more economical, but it also gives you the freedom to change … Continue reading →

Posted in Groovin' with the Go-to Gals, September/October 2010 Issue | Tagged 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, paper pleating, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, September/October 2010 Issue | 22 Comments

Sneak Peek of Holiday Cards & More!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by paper crafts online

Well, it’s almost that time again. That special time of the year, otherwise known as the season of giving, rejoicing and endless shopping sprees to the mall. Speaking of the season of giving, I’ve got something to share with all … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Cards & More: Vol. 5 | Tagged Go-to Sketches, Holiday Cards & More Week, Holiday Cards & More: Vol. 5, Matt Anderson, Moxie Fab World, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 36 Comments

Magazine Monday – August Gallery Challenge Winners!

Posted on August 23, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! Today we’re revealing the winners of our August Gallery Challenge! Themed “Buttons, Brads & Ribbon”, submissions poured in using all three of these paper crafting supplies in unique, creative ways. Since most of you gravitated towards buttons, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Gallery Challenges, Go-to Sketch Challenges, Magazine Monday | Tagged August Gallery Challenge, button cards, Carina L., Go-to Sketch Challenge #6, Jen Tapler, 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, Rachel Schumacher, Teri Anderson | 17 Comments

Freebie Friday – Sketches, Sentiments & Stamping!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday! If you’re like me, life is busy and there’s never enough hours in the day. Regardless of our work and family commitments, we all need our ”me” time to relax and recharge. If you’re feeling the need to paper … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday, Go-to Sketch Challenges, Simple Sentiments Challenges | Tagged Freebie Friday, Go-to Sketch Challenge #6, Heidi Van Laar, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Simple Sentiments, Simple Sentiments Challenges, Stamp It! Techniques, Stampin' Up!, Susan R. Opel, Teri Anderson | 282 Comments

Trends by the Dozen

Posted on August 19, 2010 by paper crafts online

Cath Edvalson As the keeper of the trends here at Paper Crafts magazine, I’m back from CHA, I’ve had a chance to process and let everything I saw settle down into all my nooks and crannies, and I’m excited to … Continue reading →

Posted in CHA, Trends by the Dozen | Tagged 7gypsies, American Crafts, Anna Griffin, BasicGrey, C-Thru Ruler, Cath Edvalson, CHA, Crafty Secrets, Crate Paper, Die Cuts With a View, Doodlebug Design, Graphic 45, Hero Arts, Jillibean Soup, Kaisercraft, Lily Bee Design, Little Yellow Bicycle, Making Memories, Maya Road, Melissa Frances, October Afternoon, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Pink Paislee, Prima, Ranger Industries, Sassafras Lass, Studio Calico, Tattered Angels, Teresa Collins Designs, The Girls' Paperie, Tim Holtz Idea-ology | 418 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Tie-Dye Misting

Posted on August 18, 2010 by paper crafts online

I’m really digging spray mists right now. Here’s why: They’re just plain fun to play with. You can do so much with them: mask with them; change the colors of paper flowers and ribbon; and create all kinds of fun … Continue reading →