Tag Archives: Creating Keepsakes Convention

Freebie Friday – Gallery Idol Top 10!

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Is everyone ready for Father’s Day this weekend? I mailed off my care package to my dad this week. Like most dads, he’s always saying, “Don’t spend your money on me. I don’t need a thing.” So I … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Card Creations 8 Week!

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Did you hear the big news? Card Creations, Volume 8 is now on sale! Back by popular demand, this special issue promises to wow even the most advanced card maker, while offering plenty of designs and … Continue reading

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CKC Makes all the Difference – Windy’s Story

Last month while teaching at a Creating Keepsakes Convention in Kentucky, I had the opportunity to meet Windy Robinson, a talented card designer who’s been published in Paper Crafts magazine. She told me an inspiring story about how she became … Continue reading

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Groovin' with the Go-to Gals – The Christmas Rush

Okay, I suppose it’s not the official Christmas rush yet, but when October rolls around I usually start getting a little anxious about my Christmas cards. I like to plan them in October, take a Christmas photo and make my … Continue reading

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So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu

One of my all time favorite movies is The Sound of Music, especially for the music. I mean how can you not feel all warm inside when the Von Trapps sing “Edelweiss” and “So Long, Farewell”? There’s a comfort in … Continue reading

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{{{Hugs}}}

Did you know that today is in fact National Hug Holiday? Yep, it’s true.  So give your sweetie a squeeze, your bestie a bear hug, and your kiddo a cuddle.  If you’re really feeling ambitious, you could even create a … Continue reading

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Get Your FREE Product Here!

As many of you know, several of us from the Paper Crafts team get together once a month to swap cards. We make our cards ahead of time and take turns gathering at one another’s home. We swap cards, eat … Continue reading

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Spring Green

For the past few weeks the lovely ladies of SIStv have been sending in submissions for the Star Style Contest. Once the submissions were in, those of us at Paper Crafts and Creating Keepsakes were charged with the task of picking … Continue reading

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Winners of our Stamp It! Week Challenge

Hey there…fancy meeting you here! I bet you’re wondering about the winners from the Stamp It! Week Challenge we tossed out as part of all the fun last week. The five categories (stamp kissing, build a scene, creating patterned paper … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – March/April I-Spy!

P. Kelly Smith Welcome to Freebie Friday and Paper Crafts latest installment of I-Spy! This game has always been a fan favorite, so I’m happy to be bringing it back! Are you ready to win some really cool prizes? Get … Continue reading

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