Category Archives: Behind-the-Scenes

Paper Crafts on YouTube

Did you know that Paper Crafts magazine has its very own YouTube channel? For over a year, we’ve been diligently working on coming up with video content that will teach and inspire the paper-crafting masses. We’re pretty proud of what … Continue reading

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Mini Album Christmas Gifts

A couple of months ago, a group of friends and I went on a trip to Zion National Park here in Utah. We had such a blast, and all of us took loads of pictures. With eight people, that ended … Continue reading

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White Elephant Gift Exchanges are the Best!

Good morning, Crafty McCrafterson! Over here at Paper Crafts we’re in full holiday mode trying to get everything done that we need to before we take some days off to spend with our families over Christmas. But we took a … Continue reading

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Ribbony Happiness!

A funny thing happened a couple of weeks ago. I was merrily working on some card making in my craft room just reveling in the joy of creation when tragedy occurred. While I was digging through my super full and … Continue reading

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Kickoff to Holiday Cards & More Week – A Day in the Life

Next week marks the grand unveiling of one of our reader-favorite Paper Crafts special issues—Holiday Cards & More: Volume 7! Yep, we’re starting the holiday creating season right now! You may have grumbled when you walked into your favorite craft … Continue reading

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Sisters in creativity: Creating Keepsakes and Paper Crafts

The paper crafting and scrapbooking industry is evolving and we want to continue to bring you everything you love about this hobby, so we’re reconfiguring the relationship between Paper Crafts and Creating Keepsakes. But change is rarely easy, and this … Continue reading

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A Paper Crafts Visit to Stampin’ Up!

While Susan and Kelly took a little trip to Chicago for CHA this past week (you’ll hear more about this tomorrow from our Go-to Gal Teri), Jennifer, Kerri, and I headed up to Salt Lake City along with Creating Keepsakes‘ … Continue reading

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Today’s the day…

…we get to say… …we’re happy you were born… HOORAY! With affection from your {much older} editorial teammates,

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Paper Crafts digital issues – tips and tricks

It’s hard to believe, but we now have a full year of Paper Crafts available digitally. That’s six issues and 552 pages of inspiration, how-to, and insight right at your keyboard! We’ve been learning how to use our digital issues … Continue reading

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Farewell to an industry friend

After my previously scheduled 10-year celebration blog post went live earlier today, it felt a little like I had paraded a large bouquet of birthday balloons past a funeral. Because our industry is nothing without its community and mutual support … Continue reading

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