Tag Archives: Brandy Jesperson

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

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Magazine Monday – Happy Blogiversary, PCC!

Welcome to Magazine Monday and the blogiversary of Paper Crafts Connection! Last Wednesday, February 2, marked our official second anniversary. We were still in our post-CHA haze, so we decided to postpone the celebration until today – so that I … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – National Hugging Day

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Did you know that today is National Hugging Day? That’s right…a day dedicated to embracing others and being embraced in return. How fun is that! Our former managing editor, Brandy J, shared this post on National Hugging Day last … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes: The Making of Color Inspiration for Card Makers

Without a doubt, some of the most fun I’ve ever had as an editor for Paper Crafts magazine was the process that went into creating our fresh and fun special issue, Color Inspiration for Card Makers. From the hatching of … Continue reading

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A Creative Editor’s Craft Room

What would a creative editor be without a creative place to craft? We asked our Facebook fans what they wanted to know about what happens behind the scenes of their favorite magazine, and one reader wanted to get a peek … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Holiday Tags and Notebooks

Welcome to Freebie Friday! I’m told snow is heading our way next week…just in time for Turkey Day. And while I’ll be enjoying a fried variation in Texas, it will be fun to return to a winter wonderland. There’s nothing … Continue reading

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Ghosts of Halloween Past

Hello, friends! We’ve had a very exciting week here in Magazineland. Jennifer introduced our two new team members, Kerri Miller and Sarah Francom, we spent time at the photo studio channeling our inner Heidi Klum AND we went out to lunch to bond as … Continue reading

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Magazine Monday – Meet Our New Managing Editor!

Like adhesive in any paper crafting project, the managing editor is the person who holds everything together in Magazineland. Until last July, Brandy Jesperson was our glue in the very best kind of way, but she understandably chose to temporarily … Continue reading

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Simple Sentiments Blog Hop!

As the holidays approach with great haste (3 months and 10 days from today is December 25!), you might be looking for a quick way to make some awesome Christmas cards. And why work too hard when the designing’s been done … Continue reading

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Magazine Monday – Buttons, Brads and Bella!

Welcome to Magazine Monday! This past Saturday, my card group peeps and I met at Jennifer’s house to swap cards, craft, chat and eat. It actually went more like this: eat, chat, swap…eat, chat, craft…eat, chat, eat. But at least we’re … Continue reading

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