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Category Archives: Go-to Sketches
Sketches—A Great Starting Point
For those of you who are beginners and for those of you a little more seasoned in paper crafting, you probably know that good card design is fundamental to card making. So what makes a good design? Well, look forward … Continue reading
Freebie Friday – Swap Ideas Day
Welcome to Freebie Friday! As Susan mentioned last week, I was indeed “gallivanting in the mountains of Idaho with the ladies of the Smith family.” In all, 10 spirited women spent a glorious week hiking, water-skiing, kayaking, shopping, crafting and of course, … Continue reading
Posted in Freebie Friday, Go-to Sketches
Tagged Austin Ranch Dip, balloon flip-flops, beaded watch band, Brandy Jesperson, Freebie Friday, Go-to Sketch Challenge #3, Go-to Sketches, Jessica Witty, mini tags, National Swap Ideas Day, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, thank you cards, World Card Making Day
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Freebie Friday – Go-to Sketches for Spring!
Welcome to Friday! Have you been anxiously waiting for spring to arrive on your doorstep? I for one have been loving the longer days, warmer temperatures and the promise of even longer, warmer days to come. In addition to March being National Craft Month, … Continue reading
Posted in Freebie Friday, Go-to Sketches
Tagged all occasion cards, American Crafts, Betsy Veldman, Freebie Friday, Go-to Sketches, hi card, Jessica Witty, Kim Kesti, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gals, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog
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Magazine Monday – Go-to Sketch Challenge #5 Winners!
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
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Magazine Monday – Go-to Sketch Challenge #4 Winners!
Welcome to Magazine Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed last week’s sneak peek of our new special issue, Card Style. We sure had a lot of fun putting it together! If you participated in Friday’s A Card Style Mystery Blog Hop, … Continue reading
Posted in Go-to Sketch Challenges, Go-to Sketches, Magazine Monday
Tagged Betsy Veldman, Brenda Weaver, Card Style, Cindy Holshouser, Go-to Sketch Challenge #4, Go-to Sketch Challenge #5, Go-to Sketches, Inspired Style Challenge, Kim Hughes, 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, Vanessa Menhorn
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The Sun Will Come Out…at Doodlebug!
As you may know, several of us at Paper Crafts magazine meet once a month for a card swap. The fabulous Ms. P. Kelly is in charge of the group, picks a theme for our cards each month and also arranges … Continue reading
Posted in Behind-the-Scenes, Go-to Sketches, Paper Crafts Card Group
Tagged Andrew Young, Becky Olsen, Brady Lovell, Brandy Jesperson, Diva's, Doodlebug Design, Gallery Idol 2010, Go-to Sketches, Go-to Sketches Card Companion Kit, Kalyn Kepner, May/June 2010 Issue, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Card Group, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog
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Magazine Monday – Go-to Sketch Challenge #2 Winners!
Welcome to Magazine Monday! I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day weekend. Make sure you check back with us tomorrow as our managing editor (and new mom!), Brandy Jesperson, returns from maternity leave and shares some pictures of her … Continue reading
Posted in Go-to Sketch Challenges, Go-to Sketches
Tagged Alicia Thelin, Betsy Veldman, Brandy Jesperson, Crafty Carol, Gallery Idol 2010, Go-to Sketch Challenge #1, Go-to Sketch Challenge #2, Go-to Sketches, Jennie Harper, Kim Kesti, Laurie Marmon, Magazine Monday, November/December 2010 issue, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gals, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog
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Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Sketchy Inspiration
I hope by now you’ve all had time to really dig into the new Go-to Sketches special issue. There is so much inspiration to be found in the 282 projects featured in this magazine. And it’s photographed so beautifully! There’s … Continue reading
Posted in Go-to Sketches, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals
Tagged Betsy Veldman, Couture Cardstock, Go-to Sketches, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals, Jessica Witty, Kim Hughes, Kim Kesti, Maren Benedict, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gals, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Teri Anderson
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Let’s Play Go-to Sketches I-Spy!
I thought it would be fun to play a little game with the new Go-to Sketches special issue. Since everything was shot on white, you might have to look a little closer to answer all the questions. So get out your … Continue reading
Posted in Go-to Sketches, I-Spy Trivia Game
Tagged Ashley C. Newell, Go-to Sketches, Heidi Van Laar, I-Spy, Julie Campbell, Matt Anderson, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gals, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog
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