Monthly Archives: August 2010

Keeping it Simple with Simple Sentiments

Posted on August 17, 2010 by paper crafts online

I’m one of those crafters who likes to keep it simple. Sure, lots of crafters like to experiment and get messy and go all out, but I’m not one of them. Fast, easy and pretty are the name of the … Continue reading →

Magazine Monday – Orange You in Love?

Posted on August 16, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! What’s your go-to color? If you asked me this question last month, I probably would have said green, blue or maybe even a dark purple. But for some inexplainable reason, lately I’m totally in love with … Continue reading →

Posted in Go-to Sketch Challenges, Magazine Monday | Tagged August Gallery Challenge, Go-to Sketch Challenge #6, Kim Kesti, Magazine Monday, Maren Benedict, orange cards, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Susan R. Opel, Teri Anderson | 21 Comments

Freebie Friday – The Eternal Sunshine of a Summer Sketch

Posted on August 13, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday! I’ve been a busy little editor this week. Since our September/October issue goes on sale next week, I’m getting all the online content ready to post on our web site. While I always look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday, July/August 2010 Issue | Tagged Betsy Veldman, Fiskars, Freebie Friday, Go-to Sketch Challenge #6, Go-to Sketches, July/August 2010 Issue, Lisa Dorsey, Online Bonus Projects, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, September/October 2010 Issue, summer card | 319 Comments

Cap Off Some Fun!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by paper crafts online

Let’s talk bottle cap art. This may not inherently seem like a paper type craft, but I hope by the end of this blog post you’ll join me in cheering, “BOTTLE CAP ART IS GREAT!” For starters, it’s a quick and … Continue reading →

Posted in Get Inspired | Tagged bottle cap art, esprit cabane, Etsy.com, Gabba Friends, Hippie Dog, Holly Mills, How About Orange, Martha Stewart Crafts, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Pepperblossom Decor, September/October 2010 Issue, Sunday Afternoon Housewife | 8 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Crafting Blunders

Posted on August 11, 2010 by paper crafts online

First off, I admit to having a love/hate relationship with glue dots. I love how they stick to anything, and I hate how they stick to anything. Right? Are you with me? Well, read on about my latest crafting blunder… … Continue reading →

Posted in Groovin' with the Go-to Gals | Tagged American Crafts, cards with brads, friendship card, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals, Kim Kesti, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 127 Comments

The SuperShow was SuperFun!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by paper crafts online

Working for Paper Crafts magazine really doesn’t get any better than when we get the opportunity to interact with readers, designers, manufacturers and new friends at a consumer show. Although it sure is a lot of work to get the … Continue reading →

Posted in CHA | Tagged CHA Craft SuperShow, Cosmo Cricket, Creating Keepsakes Conventions, Jennifer Schaerer, Maren Benedict, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Quiltmaker, Small Quilts | 214 Comments

Magazine Monday – Go-to Sketch Challenge #5 Winners!

Posted on August 9, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I know one gal who definitely did! Go-to Gal Maren Benedict celebrated her “29th” birthday yesterday. (Isn’t it funny how all of our Go-to Gals are 29?) Maren, we sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Go-to Sketch Challenges, Go-to Sketches, Magazine Monday | Tagged August Gallery Challenge, Betsy Veldman, Go-to Sketch Challenge #5, Go-to Sketches, July/August 2010 Issue, Magazine Monday, Maren Benedict, Nicky Hsu, Nina Brackett, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Savannah O'Gwynn | 18 Comments

Freebie Friday – Paper Crafts on the Go!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday and the first week of August! Where has the summer gone? Just as millions of kids let out a collective sigh over the thought of returning to school, I know millions of parents are jumping for … Continue reading →

Posted in Freebie Friday, Paper Crafts Facebook Fan Page | Tagged Anika Borner, Erin Thiem, Freebie Friday, Gracie Brackett, Jessica Stockmeyer, Karen Foster Design, Nina Brackett, 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, Paper Crafts Mega Fan of the Week, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, September/October 2010 Issue, Shanon Gibson, Stamp It! Techniques, Stephanie Halinski, Susan R. Opel, Teri Anderson | 663 Comments

The CHA Experience

Posted on August 5, 2010 by paper crafts online

As part of my job description, I get the awesome honor of attending the biannual CHA Trade Show in January and July. For any paper crafter like me, it is overwhelmingly delicious to be surrounded not only by gorgeous and brand … Continue reading →

Posted in CHA | Tagged CHA, Gallery Idol, Maren Benedict, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Stamping Royalty, Susan R. Opel | 15 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Less is More…but More is More, Too

Posted on August 4, 2010 by paper crafts online

Prepare yourself. This post may scare you. It involves my alter-ego…the anti-Jess. The real Jess believes that less is more. I make my little cards. I add embellishments to them. I take them off because they don’t look just right. … Continue reading →