If you are like me, you have tons of flowers, pastels, and frilly, girly products to work with, but what about Father’s Day cardmaking products? Do you scramble through all of your supplies to find something “manly” enough to put together a card for you dad, husband or grandfather? If you are tired of doing this, then we can help!

Father’s Day is in a week and a half, so you will want to act NOW! We have a variety of manly products that will enable you to make great masculine cards for any occasion! You can find these items by clicking HERE or going to the Father’s Day Theme.

No matter what type of guy your special man is, I’m sure you can find something that will fit his personality whether is is embossing folders, stamps, dies or paper. Take a look at some of the things I found that will fit my dad. He can fix just about anything, so he is mechanically inclined. He was in the navy. He wears plaid shirts a lot and he loves crossword puzzles and being outdoors!

I found products from Sizzix, Heartfelt Creations, Spellbinders, Authentique, Quickutz and JustRite Stampers, but there are a lot more than this!

Have fun shopping for those special items that will help you make your dad that special heartfelt card!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Get ready for Father’s Day with this Father’s Day Treat box! You can make it in about 15 minutes and give it to your dear old dad, your husband, or your son if you wish. It’s suiting for everyone and I’m sure they’re appreciate the little goodies inside! I am terribly in love with the QuicKutz Treat Box because you can use it for so many occasions and little surprises. Seriously, it’s a wonderful die to have around the house and people love ‘em (trust me, I get so many compliments on this die).

I used the Authentique Summer paper for my box because it can be masculine and fun at the same time. I feel like some masculine paper is so dark and dreary, but this is so fun! You can really go crazy with just paper!

This project is really just as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Cut paper out with the treat box die.

2. Add embellishments.

3. Add treats.

How could Father’s Day get easier than that? Try it. You’ll love it and they’ll love you for it.

Products used:

Sea011 – Authentique Seasons: Summer 12×12 paper

CL544 – Hero Arts Big Ticket Stamps

DC0268 – QuicKutz Treat Box

202 – 1/4″ Scor-tape

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

I love this new Sizzix 658451 Bigz ScoreBoards XL Birdhouse 3-D die that creates a birdhouse not for the birds, but for us! It is darling and so much fun to make! You can use this for decoration, or for treats! I am thinking about putting acetate over the opening, then leave one side of the roof accessible so it can lift up for yummy little treats! A small magnet would enable me to keep it closed, but easily lift up when needed. To view this and other ScoreBoard dies, click HERE.

The assembled measurement of this die-cut shape is approximately 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/8″, so it is not very big, but I was so delighted with it that sat and giggled while putting it together. My hubby thought I was going nutty in my scrapbook room, but who cares! He knows me well enough to know that it doesn’t take much to make me happy (which is good for him!). Seriously, I do get excited over the littlest things, which is why my walls are covered with shelves of brads, buttons, eyelets, and flowers…its the little things which count, right?

Anyway, here are the products I used to finish this birdhouse.

HOP010 Authentique Hope Collection Kit 12×12
10017486 Bo Bunny DoubleDot Natural Necessities 6×6 Paper Pad
Matboard
1/4″ Scor-Tape
Tim Holtz gear embellishments
Ink
adhesive

So, if you are looking for a fun, fast project for summer, this is it!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!
Carrie

I teach an AP Art class and if you know anything about AP classes you always have about 2 weeks left after they take their tests so in AP Art we do a little bookmaking and each student makes their own sketchbook that they can fill up through out the summer. Here are a few examples of books that I made with them where I used Bo Bunny and Authentique paper as the cover. This paper is perfect for the cover because it is sturdy and durable (Plus it looks really nice). After I got them done here at the school I took them home and Heather and I added some fun things to to finish them off.

With this one we just used some foil and stamped it with Spellbinders Floral Set, sanded the surface so you can see the texture a little better, cut it out , and glued it on.

For this one we just cut out the number from a page in The Sweetest Thing paper stack by My Minds Eye and added some pearls.

And on the last one we felt like if we added anything to it it would make it too busy so just left it as it was.

These books are a lot of fun and you can use them for more than just sketchbooks so give one a try and make yourself a journal, notebook, or anything else you need a book to take notes in.

Recipe:

14501819: Bo Bunny-Key Lime Notes

14001643: Bo Bunny-Mama-Razzi Photo Booth

REN005: Authentique- Transform

St1030: My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing

657813: Sizzix-Free Fall Floral Set

MM1-002: Spellbinders- Foil Pack 2

4040: Want2Scrap- LeCreme Pearls

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

We got some foil on our last order and they made such fun and easy Mothers Day cards. If you have forgotten about Mothers Day, first off shame on you, but here is an idea for some last minute ideas for a card. We used Spellbinders #2 foil packs which have 5 different color choices that really work with the Mothers Day feel but you can get them in all sorts of colors and even natural metal colors so check them out. Just start with a background pattern or color and fold your card. Next use some kind of texture folder, we used Spellbinders Framed Lables 18 and Crafts-Two’s Tulip Window. With the blue one we just used it straight as it came out of the folder but on the pink one we lightly sanded the surface which took off the paint on the texture which emphasizes the pattern. One little helpful hint on these just throw a sheet of wax paper between the foil and the folder so it comes out really slick. Add a few stamps on the front and add the bling and you are ready to give to the mothers in your life.

Well I hope all you mothers have a happy Mothers Day and again I hope this helps all you procrastinators (me included) wish the mothers in your life a happy day.

Recipe:

MM1-002: Spellbinders-Foil Pack #2

REN009: Authentique-Renew

E3D-006: Spellbinders 3D M-Bossibilities- Framed Labels 18

CL649: Hero Arts- Remember Your kindness

CG445: Hero Arts- Big Words

CTFD3051: Crafts-Too- Tulip Window

PS-005-00265: DCWV- The Kidlet Stack

TIM34933: Tim Holtz- Peacock Feathers

TIM34995: Tim Holtz- Picked Raspberries

2160: Want2Scrap: Mother of Pearl Rhinestone

2162: Want2Scrap- Lavender pearls

American Crafts- Premium Ribbon

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Doug and Heather

Mothers Day is coming up pretty quick so what better gift could you give her than an album full of pictures of her children? Unfortunately I can’t give this one to Heather because she made half of it but take a few minutes and make one for the mother you have in your life. We had these pictures that grandma took as they played cowboy (and cowgirl) at their house. These Albums from Want2Scrap are really fun to put together and they have so many different styles to choose from. Sometimes it is nice to get a break from doing page layouts that are not the usual size, it allows you to approach it a little different than you normally do. We also used a lot of different papers but took a lot of them from Teresa Collins He Said She Said pack which includes so many different papers, embellishments, and anything else you might need to jazz up a page. Take a look:

Well mothers I hope you all a Happy mothers Day!

Recipe:

1670- Want2Scrap: Wanted for Stealing Hearts Album

HSS132- Teresa Collins: He Said She Said (He Said)

HSS172- Teresa Collins: He Said She Said (She Said)

LOV010- Authentique: Lovely Collection

MS-003-00108- DCWV:A Guilded Orchard Matstack

MS-003-00107- DCWV: A Type of Art Matstack

4500638- Graphic 45: French Country Collection

ST1030- My Minds Eye: The Sweetest thing

TIM32823-Tim Holtz: Distress Ink Gathered Twigs

Flower Embelishments

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Doug and Heather

It is the end of April already and we are busy getting ready for Mother’s Day! Our designers are getting projects made to give you ideas and we have tons of products available to help you with your projects or even give as gifts for mom.

If you don’t have anything specific in mind, you can go to our Mother’s Day category HERE to find items that are geared specifically toward mothers.

If you are looking for the latest products, look in NEW PRODUCTS under each of the main categories.

We have just brought on dies from Die-Versions and Cottage Cutz! Of course, Spellbinders, Sizzix and Quickutz are always popular gifts for the creative mom.

New stamps have just been released from JustRite Stampers and Heartfelt Creations!

Don’t forget that your crafty mom will need paper from DCWV, Graphic 45, Trimcraft, Authentique, & Bo Bunny.

Embossing Folders from Provo Craft, Crafts Too, Darice & Sizzix.

Value Pack Ribbon from American Crafts, and definitely don’t forget some beautiful Bling from Want2Scrap!

Find these and many more name brands on our site.

If your mom is just getting into scrapbooking, or if you want to put together a quick album as a gift, Project Life by Becky Higgins is perfect! Project Life is a solution-based approach to scrapbooking that was created to simplify the process in order to allow you more time to enjoy life! It requires no glue, no scissors, no tools, and no skills of any kind. The design of these CORE kits takes the guess work out of layout design so that you can focus on recording your everyday moments through your photos and journaling.

Each Core Kit includes:

- 500 3×4 journaling cards (filler design printed on the back of each card)
- 40 Bi-fold Journaling Cards (when you have more time to write)
- 8 First Page Cards (4 cards are 4×6 + 4 cards are 3×4)
- 8 Last Page Cards (4 cards are 4×6 + 4 cards are 3×4)
- 60 4×6 Title Cards (for horizontal or vertical use)

NOTE: These contents are designed to be paired with Becky Higgins Photo Pocket Pages.

There is just so much to choose from! I’d better get shopping for some fun things for my mom.  She loves to scrapbook!

Remember to shop early as we may be waiting for some items to arrive from manufacturers.  We normally ask that customers allow 2-14 days for shipping, however, we ship orders as quickly as possible. If we have everything on shelf, we ship within 24-48 business hours! We fill orders in the order in which they are received.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Who doesn’t want a Authentique Thank You card?  Not only do I love using Authentique paper but I love using Spellbinders dies as well.  I could’nt resist using Spellbinders Les Papillions Die for this Thank you card and Heartfelt Creations has a beautiful stamp collection so of course I couldn’t resist that either.  I always use card stock for the base for my cards.  I then used Authentiques 6×6 paper called Renew on the top.  This paper is double sided so it all blends together really well.  I used Hero Hues Chalk Ink to ink around all my corners of my card and I also used some Scor-Tape to secure my paper and string to the front of my card.  After cutting out my die cuts I used some pop up stickers on the back of my butterflies and taped them down around the string.  And of course I used Want2Scrap bling on my butterflies and on one of the corners of the card.  This card is so fun to make and I know it will let anyone know that you appreciate all they have and all that they are to you.

Receipe:

203- Scor Tape

S4-395 Spellbinders, Les Papillions Two

HCPC 3512- Heartfelt Creations

REN025- Authentique 6×6 Bundle, Renew

655268- Sizzix Big Shot

2294- Want2Scrap

I have included a video tutorial for you to see step by step how I made this card.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

I am planning a birthday party for my son for this weekend and I had an idea for a party favor with QuicKutz.  I love this little Star Box die, it is so easy to use and it cuts out so perfectly using the Sizzix Big Shot machine.  I used Authentique paper and after I cut out the die I used some scor tape around the folds to tape the folds together then I added some silver bling from Want2Scrap and I added a bow (with some bling on the bow) to the top of my box.  This was so easy and quick to put together.  It will definitely be a hit at your next Tea party, Birthday party or any gathering you have!!

Receipe:

655268- Sizzix Big Shot

203- Scor Tape

DC0450- QuicKutz Star Box Die

REN025- Authentique 6×6 Bundle, Renew

2294- Want2Scrap Silver Bling

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

Hey it’s Easter time and here is a cute layout using Quickutz. Every year we get together as a family and have a big Easter egg hunt in my parents backyard. A few years ago my grandpa came and it was a lot of fun because he was able to turn back the clock a little and be a little kid again. It was so much fun to see the smile on his face as he walked around the yard hunting for those Easter eggs. My grandpa is gone now and I am grateful for pictures to bring back some of those memories.

I really like this paper from Authentique because it is very Easter but not the traditional pastel colors and this particular paper really matched the colors in the pictures well. Good paper makes everything a lot easier. Quickutz make this Easter set that is really fun with bunnies and chicks that really can fit any crafting project that you have. You can cut out these individually or cut a whole line of them at one time.

Hope that you all have a good Easter and get out there and take pictures of those memories you create. Happy Easter!

Recipe:

HOP001: Authentique-Await Paper

DC0433: Quickutz-Nesting Circle Doilies

DC0422: Quickutz-Easter Punches

DC0423: Quickutz-Oval Punches

DC0431: Quickutz-Nesting Card Template

Cardstock

Stamp

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

Today is officially the first day of Spring and everyone is looking forward to Easter next weekend, so I thought I would show you a couple Easter treat boxes that I made using my Sizzix Big Shot Pro and Bigz Pro Dies.  These are so incredibly easy, they literally only take a few minutes to make!

This first box is one I showed you at Christmas time, but change your paper and voila…you have an Easter box! One sheet of pattern paper (I like double sided for a prettier project), add labels, fill with treats, tie the ends with some ribbon and you are finished!

Products used:

656250 Sizzix Big Shot Pro

657158 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die Box Candy Shaped

SEA026 Authentique Spring Collection Kit 12×12

Adhesive

Ribbon

Does this next box look familiar? Of course it does! You dig your hands into one every time you go to the movies! I transformed a popcorn box into a Easter basket box! I could have added a handle, but it’s going to my little grand kids and will be destroyed within minuets, so why bother! This die does require 2 sheets of heavy paper or cardstock. Light weight paper can be used, but does not hold the shape as well.

Products used:

656250 Sizzix Big Shot Pro machine

657154 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die Box Popcorn #2

First Edition Spring Drop 12×12

DC0230 QuicKutz Labels

stamped sentiment

adhesive

ribbon

Seriously, these were so easy and fun! Great for neighbors, co-workers, friends, family and of course KIDS!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I always need a little help for the upcoming holidays, so here are some Easter Ideas for you! You can make this adorable Sizzix Jar Card accompanied by the QuicKutz bunny and box!

Sizzix has come out with so many adorable Framelits Dies with Stamp sets, so take your pic and create the most adorable card you’ve ever seen! I had the hardest time choosing which one to get, but I really fell in love with the jar because I feel like it could be used for so many different occasions, but is also perfect for an every day card. These are SO easy to use and so much fun! You stamp first and then cut it out with the die provided. It’s really that easy. Match it with your desired paper for the right look and assemble. Once again, so easy!

I wanted to add a little bit of Easter to my project, so I continued with the Authentique Hope paper and cut out a QuicKutz Bunny and Eyelet Box to complete the look. I plan on putting a little bit of candy in the box for Claire on Easter, but I’m also going to cut out a few more to hid our eggs in so she can look for them in the box. I’m  so excited about it all! Have fun with Easter this year and I know your kids will have fun too!

Products used:

Hop009 – Authentique 8X8 Hope paper

658699 – Sizzix Framelits Die 16 pk with Stamps Jar

202 – 1/4″ Scor-tape

AF238 – Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink

DR0441 – QuicKutz Bunny

DC0421 – QuicKutz Eyelet Box

2166 – Want2Scrap Black Pearls (for the bunny’s eyes)

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

Here is another gift idea for Teacher Appreciation Week. We found a cheep unfinished wooden picture frame that we painted black and Mod Podged the dictionary looking background paper from Authentiques Renew collection. The rest was just adding fun little things to spice it up a little bit. We added a label and buckle from that we just got from Sizzix and some ribbons, rhinestones, and the word teach. Again, Heather and I wanted to give you a few ideas that don’t really take a long time to put together that you can send with your kids to say thank you.

Recipe:

REN009: Authentique- Renew

658051: Sizzix- Lable and Buckle

2267: Want2Scrap- Red Rhinestones

CL649: Hero Arts- Remember Your Kindness

Cricut- Graphically Speaking

Wood Frame

Ribbon

Mod Podge

Cardstock

Black Paint

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

Everyone likes getting something in the mail box, so I made this “A Note For You” A2 card for someone I know who could use a special note. I totally love the blue and brown color combo in the Authentique Hope 6×6 paper pad, not to mention the elegant patterns!

Hope includes twenty-six doublesided sheets of reduced designs with two solids. The Hope collection is in an elegant color palette suited to the splendor of the Easter holiday printed on a special textured finish akin to the weave of an Easter basket. The feelings of renewal with a nostalgic design pattern stir up emotions of hope. Reminiscent of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit and other classic icons, the patterns are also suitable for any spring celebration. The Hope collection is well-rounded and useful for all age ranges and projects. Also comes in an 8×8 paper pad and a 12×12 collection kit.

The patterns I chose gave this card a vintage look and a little inking around the edge gave it an aged feel. Perfect!

By now you should all know that I am all for fast and easy, but I want my finished product to look good, and with the right tools, that can easily be achieved!

Here are the list of tools I used to create this card in just a short time (while sick and on the phone with my traveling hubby at the same time!).

HOP012-Authentique Hope 6×6 Paper Pad

HCPC 3475-Heartfelt Creations Special Delivery (sentiment)

S5-160-Spellbinders Opulent Ovals

6079-Want2Scrap Baby Bling-Le Creme Pearls

AF214-Hero Arts Cup O’ Joe Ink Pad

I love the Hero Arts ink pads and how the image fills in while the ink dries! They are really nice to use. You can see their awesome selection HERE!

I would just like to tell all of you who call in and tell me about your latest projects, that you inspire me! You help me stay motivated and give me lots of ideas. Even though I can’t really see what you are doing, I develop a mental picture, which inspires me to create my own version! I love hearing what you are planning with the products you purchase! I hope our designers inspire you as well in our blog posts!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Hero Arts is the Hero of card making, here are some card ideas that use some of the stamp sets that gave a good base for the cards. First was the “Thinking of You Today” card. Heather just started with a fun patterned paper and went with the same color throughout. Fairly simple but makes for a nice looking tag. We were talking yesterday at how a stamp can make or break a card, with Hero Arts it really adds a nice touch. The second card was the “Birthday Wishes” card which was also monochromatic at first but we decided to add some color with the embellishments. We started both cards with the stamp and then built the cards around the little sayings.  A couple of months ago we ordered a variety of Tim Holtz distress inks that we can coordinate with most pages, cards or any other crafting project. Why give a boring store bought card when a nice hand made card can be so quick and easy?

Recipe for “Thinking of You Today”:

AC024: Hero Arts-Tag Collage

CL649: Hero Arts-Remember Your Kindness

CG445: Hero Arts-Big Words

2267: Want2Scrap-Red Rhinestones

6062: Want2Scap-Hot Pink Pearls

TIM34995: Tim Holtz-Picked Raspberry Distress Ink

TIM32861: Tim Holtz-Festive Berries Distress Ink

Card Stock

Ribbon

Recipe for “Happy Birthday Wishes”:

DC0347: Quickutz-Chearful Doily

REN009: Authentique-8X8 Renew

CL611: Hero Arts-Many Birthday Messages

CL649: Hero Arts-Remember your Kindness

TIM32878: Tim Holtz-Iced Spruce Distress Ink

TIM34933: Tim Holtz-Peacock Feathers Distress Ink

Card Stock

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!

Doug and Heather