Tag Archives: Jessica Witty

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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The Versatility of Stamping

Our creative editor Susan R. Opel is known for so very many things, and her relationship (or lack thereof) with stamping is one of them. She and I have a predictable dialogue whenever stamping comes up in conversation: Me: WOW! … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek of our July/August Issue!

Guess what? Our July/August 2011 issue hits the newsstands today! I’m so excited to share a little of what this incredible magazine offers! Although fellow editor Courtney Smith and I’ve been working for Paper Crafts these last five months, this is … Continue reading

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Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – Signing Off

If I was Cath, I’d write a poem about it. If I was Kelly, I’d say it’s been the real thing. Susan…I’d create a color board to show my feelings and then find an outfit {and hanger} to match. Jennifer…I’d take a … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – 350 Cards & Gifts Blog Hop!

Welcome to Freebie Friday and our final day of 350 Cards & Gifts Week! We hope you’ve enjoyed this sneak peek of our latest special issue, 350 Cards & Gifts and have been inspired to create and give away your own heartfelt gifts. Today … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes of 350 Cards & Gifts

There’s a lot that goes into creating special issues like 350 Cards & Gifts. And we know how you love to hear the back story, so sit back and see some of the inside scoop into the makings of this … Continue reading

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Card Makers Love to Give!

I’m pretty much convinced that card makers are some of the most giving people on the face of the earth. It’s true, we create paper crafted projects because we want to express ourselves, but we also give away those creations … Continue reading

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A New Six-Pack of Paper Crafts Go-to Gals

I’d be fooling myself if I thought you’d actually read through all this explanation before scrolling down to see the photos, so go ahead. I’ll wait right here until you scroll back up. Back so soon? Want to hear the … Continue reading

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New Go-to Gals on the Horizon

As if it wasn’t hard enough to watch Kim Hughes soar away to new ventures a few months ago, Maren Benedict and Jessica Witty told us last year that they’d be retiring as Go-to Gals at the end of this term … Continue reading

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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

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