Tag Archives: Brandy Jesperson

We Love You, Brandy!

Posted on July 29, 2010 by paper crafts online

These are always the hardest blog posts to write. You know, the ones where we have to say goodbye to a treasured co-worker. Yeah, those. As you may have heard, Brandy has decided to embrace full-time motherhood rather than full-time … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes | Tagged Ahtanya Johnson, Brandy Jesperson, Cath Edvalson, Holly Mills, Jennifer Schaerer, Little Yellow Bicycle, Matt Anderson, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Susan R. Opel | 216 Comments

Farewell…for Now

Posted on July 22, 2010 by paper crafts online

I’ve been at Paper Crafts for over four years now. I’ve worked as an editor, senior editor and managing editor. Over the years I’ve helped oversee special issues, regular issues, blogs, writers, copy editors and interns. I’ve sent hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes | Tagged Alice Golden, Brandy Jesperson, CHA, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog | 80 Comments

Fabulously Frocked Feet

Posted on July 6, 2010 by paper crafts online

Everyone has their own unique style. We each dress a certain way, walk a certain way and even design our paper projects with a special flair that’s uniquely ours. Whether we realize it or not, we all gravitate towards certain things that … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes | Tagged Ahtanya Johnson, Brandy Jesperson, Cath Edvalson, Holly Mills, Jennifer Schaerer, Matt Anderson, My Favorite Things, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, Susan R. Opel | 62 Comments

The Sun Will Come Out…at Doodlebug!

Posted on June 24, 2010 by paper crafts online

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 | 184 Comments

We’re Listening: Your Submission Questions Answered!

Posted on June 8, 2010 by paper crafts online

Recently there have been several blogs posts sharing tips for getting published in the pages of Paper Crafts. First, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Teri Anderson shared a few tips on her blog (you’ll see a few of her what-not-to-do tips below). … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes | Tagged Brandy Jesperson, Card Creations: Favorite Occasions Call for Submissions, Cath Edvalson, Gallery Idol 2010, Moxie Fab World, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, submission tips, Susan R. Opel, Teri Anderson | 10 Comments

Challenges, Contests and Prizes, Oh My!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by paper crafts online

Do you like fun challenges/contests? How about fabulous prizes? If either of these tickle your fancy, you’re in luck! Our Online Editor Extraordinaire, Ms. P. Kelly Smith, has been busily working on several exciting online challenges and contests that will award … Continue reading →

Posted in Gallery Idol 2010, Go-to Sketch Challenges, Sweepstakes | Tagged Brandy Jesperson, Cath Edvalson, Fun With Fabric Challenge, Gallery Idol 2010, Go-to Sketch Challenge #3, May/June 2010 Issue, Moxie Fab World, P. Kelly Smith, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, The Sun Will Come Out Sweepstakes | 11 Comments

Feeling Inspired

Posted on May 20, 2010 by paper crafts online

Spring in Utah is unpredictable. One day it’s sunny and warm and the next day it’s snowing and cold. This makes picking out clothes each morning quite a challenge (I keep my go-to sweaters on standby until Memorial Day!). Regardless … Continue reading →

Posted in Get Inspired | Tagged Betsy Veldman, Brandy Jesperson, Hambly Screen Prints, Lucy Abrams, Making Memories, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Stamp It! Cards, Tricia McKellar | 10 Comments

Pure Bliss

Posted on May 11, 2010 by paper crafts online

Brandy Jesperson Hello, friends! I’m back from maternity leave and still experiencing a major high after celebrating my first Mother’s Day this past Sunday! Motherhood is an amazing gift, and I consider it a privileged to be among the ranks … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind-the-Scenes | Tagged Brandy Jesperson, Card Creations: Volume 8, Cosmo Cricket, Jennifer Schaerer, Kim Kesti, May/June 2010 Issue, paper crafting blog, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, papercrafting blog, PaperCrafts blog, Quiltmaker, Rae Barthel, Small Quilts | 82 Comments

Magazine Monday – Go-to Sketch Challenge #2 Winners!

Posted on May 10, 2010 by paper crafts online

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 | 9 Comments

Magazine Monday – Lovely as a Tree

Posted on April 19, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Magazine Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent most of Saturday making cards for our April Card Group later that evening. Even though I try my best to be proactive, I’m sort of known for … Continue reading →