P. Kelly Smith
It all started with a concept meeting. Last September the Paper Crafts editors gathered around the table in Jennifer’s office to plan a brand new special issue. The idea was simple: practical solutions that every paper crafter could implement in their life. Sounds intriguing, right? We thought so too.
We started brainstorming what those solutions could be and within two hours we had six sections outlined and a pretty fantastic title: Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters. Fast forward a mere six months (trust me, it moves a lot quicker in magazine time!) and this issue has been written, edited, photographed, designed, final edited, printed, and distributed . And it’s officially on sale TODAY!
Click on the cover image to order your copy today!
From making your own embellishments to using up those random paper scraps, Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters will help you make the most of what you have in your stash. And if your stash has completely taken over a spare bedroom, nook, or office, we’ve got over 40 practical and economical ideas for organization and storage. Just check out that fabulous cover for a few of them!
One of my favorite sections in this issue is Household Items. In it, we asked our designers to create projects that use every day items you would find in your home. From rubber bands and duct tape to paper towel tubes and wine corks, we were completely blown away by their crazy cool submissions!
In Julia Stainton’s Sunshine & Smiles Card (p. 35) she used bubble wrap to stamp her background! Genius!
Dying to see more from this must-have magazine? Join us for “Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters Week” (March 19-23) right here and on the Moxie Fab World. Each day we’ll spotlight some amazing projects, share behind-the-scenes stories and photos, and give away copies of the issue! I hear Cath will also be hosting some moxie fab challenges, so stay tuned for all the “practical” fun!
Leave a comment telling me the section in Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters that you’re most excited to see and I’ll pick three winners to take home a copy. Choices are: Organization & Storage, Household Items, Paper Scraps, DIY Embellishments, Don’t Throw It Away (using random scraps), or Five for $5 (five cards made for $5). All comments must be received by Thursday, March 15th by 5 pm MST.
Here’s to being practical!
P.S. Stay tuned for our second post when Holly reveals some special online content from this issue!
I need Organization & Storage as I’m setting up a craft room.
I’ll b moving very soon.. i am gonna need this magazine so ^^ i can’t wait to read all the ideas how to use household items as storage.
I’m sure I need the organizational section, but the 5 for $5 sounds like the most fun. Excited to check it out!
I would say organizing I am always looking for a new way to bring some stylish organization items in my craft space.
Definitely the Paper Scraps section – I can’t bear to throw any paper bits away, so I’m always looking for good ideas on how to store them (and how to use them).
Organization and storage because I am outgrowing my scrappy space bit by bit!
don’t throw it away! love to get ideas on how to use my scraps!
I have lots of little scraps, so “Don’t Throw it Away” would be where I would turn first.
I can’t wait to read about ribbon storage – I have ribbon all over my craft room!
I would like all those topics. I think using scraps and the organization are at the top though.
I am most excited about the Organization and storage section. My supplies seem to multiply when I am not looking. I need to sort and organize my craft hoard so I can get creative again.
I can not wait to get this! My hubby just built me a craft room and I am in the process of getting organized. So I am most looking forward to Organization and Storage. A close second though would have to be Paper Scraps, always trying to figure out what to do with those little buggers!
It’s gotta be DIY embellies for me! Can’t wait to see what your inspirations are!
Thanks for the chance to win!
This looks like a fantastic issue! Definitely excited about the DIY embellishments.
My vote is for DIY Embellishments!
At the top of my list is the organization thing!!! I need all the help that I can get!
I think organization is a major aspect that I need to work on, so I’d be really interested in checking that part out!
Oh, this looks fabulous. For me the DIY embellishments would be a definite first-read in the issue
I’m most excited about organization tips and using scraps cuz I save em all!
Can’t wait to read the “Household Items” section. I have been saving items with the hope that something like this would come along!
I’m so needing the Organization….. looking forward to this issue hitting the stands.
The organization section is a must read for me – in the middle of reorganizing my craft room and need all the help I can get!
“Don’t throw it away” intrigues me the most I think. All of them sound interesting though. Thanks
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Organization and Storage. I have the space, but I can’t find anything. I need to get organized!