P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! We just got in our copies of Holiday Cards & More, Volume 5! It may only be September, but I always look forward to this merry mix of projects that celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s.
Hitting newsstands next Tuesday, our latest special issue is bursting with 338 creations for everyone on your list. Discover new ideas for holiday cards, gift wrap and tags, ornaments, seasonal gifts, festive home décor and much, much more!
All next week we’ll be giving you a sneak peek of our fifth volume of Holidays Cards & More. In addition to all the fun we’ll be having here, we’re partnering with creative editor Cath Edvalson and her Moxie Fab World blog. Both sites will be spotlighting projects from this issue, as well as giving away some spectacular prizes.
Click on the cover image to reserve your copy today!
Next week on Paper Crafts Connection:
Magazine Monday – We have so many amazing projects in Holiday Cards & More, we just had to share a few…or 25! Join me on Monday as I spotlight three of our exclusive online bonus projects and link to where you can find supplies and instructions for all 25. And if you’re a fan of Go-to Gal Teri Anderson (and who isn’t?), you won’t want to miss this fantastic giveaway!
Tuesday – Editor Susan R. Opel will spotlight the Simple Sentiments section of Holiday Cards & More and show you where you can download them for free! She’s also giving away a sentiment stamp prize package to one lucky reader!
Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals (Wednesday) – Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Jessica Witty will talk about her very cool digital card that’s featured in the Mail-able and Mass Produce-able section of Holiday Cards & More. And you guessed it, there’s another fun giveaway up for grabs!
Thursday– Editor-in-chief Jennifer Schaerer will spotlight a digital gift from the Season’s Giftings section that can be made in minutes! And if you’re always running out of time, we’ve got a great giveaway that will not only help you organize your busy life, but free up more time to paper craft!
Freebie Friday – We’re bringing you another fun blog hop where 12 is the magic number. There’s 12 designers, 12 brand new projects and 12 Christmas collections that will go to 12 winners. Scratch that…12 Christmas collections that will go to ONE lucky winner! (That’s much more exciting, right?)
So, are you ready for a little holiday cheer in September? I know I am!
Here’s to Holiday Cards & More Week!
Kelly
P.S. In honor of birthday girl Kim Kesti, I’m spotlighting her fun Peace & Joy Card, which just happens to be one of our 25 online bonus projects!
Kim Kesti's Peace & Joy Card
Cute card, huh? Leave a comment telling me your favorite thing to paper craft during the holidays. Cards, tags, gifts, etc. I’ll pick three winners to take home a copy of Holiday Cards & More, Volume 5 AND some goodies from Fancy Pants Designs’ Frosted collection – the same collection Kim used in her card above. All comments must be received by midnight on Sunday, Sept. 12.
P.P.S. In magazine land, we’re currently working on our March/April 2011 issue. (Which explains why we’re celebrating Christmas next week!) If you’re interested in submitting projects for this spring-infused issue, please click HERE for all the details. Deadline: Monday, Sept. 13 at midnight (MDT)
I’ve not done a lot of paper crafting at holidays, but this year I’m already planning to make all my gift tags and thank you notes.
I love making all of my gift tags at Christmas. I usually make around 100 or so. I put them on everything. I love how you can use so many products on a tag.
I am definitely a card maker and so making Christmas cards is a highlight of the holiday season for me. I love to come up with orginal designs when I have the time and only duplicate if I absolutely have to. Thanks for a chance to win the new holiday edition.
My most favorite ( next to cards ) are gift tags. Everyone in my family really looks forward to their “special” tag made just for them! It makes my day to see them oh and ahh over their tag as much as the gift itself!
I love all of it! Making cards, gifts, tags, surprises…. so fun!
I’ve made a lot of gifts over the years and several tags. But I’ve just recently started paper-crafting, so I’ll have to make cards this year too. I’m really excited about it!!
I usually make greeting cards and gift tags and any other little papercrafts that I have the time to do!
I’m a card maker and I love making Christmas cards – like most of you, it’s my favorite season!
My favorite thing to craft for Christmas is my Christmas cards! Call me crazy but I really enjoy it. Can’t wait to get my hands on this issue for some awesome inspiration!
I love making Christmas cards! Can’t wait to get this issue”
We don’t do a whole lot of decorating and such for the holidays, but I have been toying with the idea of making my own holiday cards. Of course, I’ve said that the past view years and haven’t actually done it!
I make holiday cards: beginning with Thanksgiving cards, then Christmas cards and finally, some New Year postcards. And I do he December Daily album also (scrapbook project). Some fun new product from Santa would be soooo welcome!
I love make Halloween treat boxes or bag and lots of tags. I also love making my own Christmas cards to send out!!
I love making cards, holiday or not!
I love making tags for the family and gift card holders. I am so ready to start!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!
Now I’m going to be totally predictable and say I enjoy making cards for the holidays! I find it hard to start on Christmas cards early, but hoping your magazine will provide me with the inspiration to start sooner rather than later!
Hugs,
Aimes
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I love making everything for the holidays- beginning with cards, but also tags, wrapping paper, framed projects, you name it, I am all over it!! Thanks for the opportunity to win this great source of inspiration!!
Thank you for the sneak peek! I am already in the midst of trying to come up with this year’s Christmas card, and looking forward to perusing this year’s holiday issue! Have a great day, and thank you for this giveaway!
I just love making treat boxes and making them all “Christmasy” for everyone and then filling up with Christmas goodies!
I would have to say cards are my thing to paper craft for the holidays, I try to make them very special for immediate family so they take some time, I keep thinking I will make individual tags every year but never end up having the time.
I love making my Christmas cards, and if I have time, love to make tags for the gifts. Can’t wait to check out the new magazine!!
I love to make cards for Christmas and I’m so excited for this year because after 2 years of not having time to make my own cards, I have already started for this year. The only problem … my lss won’t be getting any new Christmas stamps until the end of September. I’ll find something though!
I LOOOOVE making cards during the holiday season–although, I am making more tags now…so that might be what I make this year;) Thanks for the chance to win!
What a cute card. I love the colors you’ve chosen. My favorite thing is Christmas cards. I’ve already started mine and have about a dozen made. Maybe…. I love being able to take my time with them so I start early. Thanks for all the love you gals send us
Hugs, Jessica ie Jazzyjess49
Oh I’m looking forward to this week! Seems like tons of fun! I love to make cards for Christmas as well as gifts. Kim’s card is so beautiful! Love it!
I love making cards but my favourite thing is creating a special LO for my parents each year and framing it for their wall
Gorgeous card in soft colors.
I love making Christmas cards.
My favorite thing to make is both cards and little food gifts with tags or fun containers.
I LOVE making treat bags for the school parties! Between Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas…and then a birthday party here and there, I’ve had lots of practice. I try to get more and more creative with each passing year.
I have to say I love making tags for holiday gift giving. I also enjoy making tag sets to actually give as gifts.
I like making cards for all occasions and personalize them. I find it that people are usually very impressed with getting such a card or tag than getting just an usual one. And also they will keep it and always remember whom they got it from. I am new to this kind of crafts, but love every minute of the time it takes me to make them.
Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway.
I enjoy making Christmas cards and tags, mini albums and place cards. Is there anything I don’t like about papercrafting and the holidays??? Never enough time!
Cards are my favorite thing to craft for the holidays. I make everyone a different card (except for my co-workers). I’d love to win the magazine and goodies!
Tags rule…I use them on gifts, put them on cards and even tie them to candles!
I love making cards!
I made some paper ornaments last year and it was a blast!
I love making holiday cards to send to my friends. This year I am going to try to make more homemade gifts to give to friends & family.
I love making the construction paper chains, counting down the days until Christmas!
I like making gift card holders for my nieces and nephews!
I love making Christmas cards and gifts for teachers.
I enjoy making gift card envelopes.
My favorite thing to craft during the holidays is TAGS b/c they are fairly quick and easy and I use tons of them on gifts, on cards, as notes. Would love to be further inspired with the magazine and Fancy Pants collection.,
For the holidays I love making gift tags, decorating gift bags, and of course — Christmas cards, and while doing this — I absolutely need the requisite Christmas music in the background — so great for enjoying the Christmas season.
I love making cards for family and friends and gift tags so all the presents go to the right recipient
I do like to put a handmade card into every envelope of my Christmas card list!
Oh – crafting and Christmas go hand in hand – ever since I’ve been little! But, I love being able to have fun with gift tags! Thanks for the fun blog and give away!
-Kristin B.
I love them all! With 4 kids and classmates, teachers, friends, neighbors, family…I look forward to deciding what project I’m going to do for all. And love custom tags! I have to match my Christmas paper theme to my tags each year…this year is kraft paper with traditional red and green!
I have been making Christmas cards for my family and close friends of years but last year I also made tags for all my grand daugther’s gifts and at 7 years of age I don’t think she got it, but I really enjoyed doing it for her.
I love to make cards for Christmas…I think I love it more than any other card…but I never get down to it until I don’t have enough time to make all the cards I want to send out! lol
My favorite things to make for Christmas are one-of-a-kind Christmas cards. Although I “mass produce” most of my cards in batches, I most enjoy creating a few individual cards that I can spend more time on.