I am thrilled that so many of you followed our Spellbinders Blog Frenzy the past eight days! We saw some really fun things and I know that you have the wheels spinning with your own ideas of what you can do with the new dies! Today, I would like to get back to items we have available now and show you some Quickutz and Sizzix dies.

I belong to a scrapbook page exchange group which by chance, consists of family and extended family members. There are currently 10 of us that meet once every three months and exchange 2 page layouts. We design one idea 10 times and once the swap is over, we have 10 different layouts! It has been a lot of fun to do this. Not only do we get the pages, but we have gained relationships that are invaluable! I love these ladies!

I have my own guest designer today! My daughter- Stacy Anderson is in the group and I wanted to show you her layout for our upcoming exchange. She has animals on her mind since she wants to redo her children’s room in monkeys and bears. Her “It’s a Jungle” layout is adorable!

She used pattern paper with a leaf pattern on one page and plain cardstock on the other.  She used the Cricut Animal Kingdom cartridge for the animals and title. She put each animal on a Sizzix 656931- Decorative Strip Paper Rosette and used Quickutz DC0157- Nesting Scallop Squares for her photo mats. She topped it off with leaves from  Spellbinders S4-328 Foliage.

I loved these so much that I told her that I wanted mine early so I could put them on the Blog and show all of you! They are so cute! I can’t wait to put pictures of my grandson on them. My daughter affectionately calls him her “little monkey” since (according to her) he feels like he must be swinging from her ribs!

I love incorporating dies from different manufacturers on my projects. You really have no limitations!

This wraps up a busy week for our Blog! I wish you all a wonderfully creative weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Just in time for the New Year, Quickutz introduces their Countdown Collection which features everything you need for your party scene!

Not only are these dies great for bringing in the New Year, but for any party celebration. Complete with Party Hat, Streamers, Confetti, Drink Labels and more, you will not only have fun at your party, but you will have a blast creating these items in advance with your own unique twist! Everyone will want to know where you got all of the cute favors! They may all want to hire you to do their parties. Just don’t tell anyone how easy they were!

Don’t forget the Celebrate Alphabet to help you memorialize your festivities in your scrapbook!

Hint-If you have an over abundance of scrap paper, make cute confetti! Believe it or not, I used my scrap paper for all of this!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I love anything small. Buttons, brads, eyelets, even 1/8″ ribbon gets used more with me than the thicker ribbon. I guess I have a more dainty eye. When I saw the Presto Punch templates from Spellbinders, they were right up my alley! They are little and so cute!

Most of these dies are under 2″ so they are perfect little embellishments for cards,mini albums and even layouts! They are just fun for just about any project that you can think of!

Just like other Spellbinders dies, these templates are designed for paper crafters. An automatic punching and embossing system, it eliminates the need for bulky, heavy, space consuming punches. Store more than 30 Punch Templates in the space of one standard scrapbook punch! That means that they are great for taking to crops! They will save SO much space in your tote.

There are a variety of different templates to choose from and even the beloved Labels! There are shapes for almost every season and two alphabets. What will Spellbinders come up with next?

Spellbinders has also informed us that other 2 x 2″ wafer thin dies are compatible with the Presto Punch Machine! Cool!

If you haven’t had a chance to check out these little babies, you should take a minute to see just how cute they really are!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Okay, so all of us know someone who is hard to buy for. They may be picky, or they may be one of those people who love to shop and seems to have all of the “latest and greatest”.  No matter the reason, when you have someone you just can’t seem to think of a single thing to get them, that’s when the fabulous Gift Certificate comes in quite handy! They are especially great for the paper crafter because, only they know what they have in their stash (and even that is sometimes questionable) and what it is that they need for their upcoming projects!

These Gift Certificates are sold in $10.00 increments. Now that the holiday season is just around the corner, these would probably be perfect for someone on your shopping list. Another great thing about these is, you can order these right from the comfort of your own home or office!

Here’s how the Cut@Home Gift Certificates work!

If you have a CAH account follow these instructions:

Step 1: Login to your CAH account, then click on “Gift Certificates”.  Add item to your cart and proceed to checkout. (Be sure to check the quantity you want that come in intervals of $10.00. For instance, if you wanted to purchase a $30.00 gift certificate, you would choose “3″ as the quantity (3 x 10 = $30).  (Instructions are also included in your Order Confirmation Email)
Step 2: Once funds are captured, your gift certificate will be available immediately in your “Account” section on our site.
Step 3: Click on “Gift Certificates”, (which is located next to “order history & downloads”)
Step 4: Click on “Send as a Gift”, personalize & email it to the person you want to have it!

If you do NOT have an account with us you may still purchase a gift certificate.  Follow these instructions:

Step 1:  Add the item “Gift Certificate” to you cart and proceed to checkout. (Be sure to check the quantity you want that come in intervals of $10.00. For instance, if you wanted to purchase a $30.00 gift certificate, you would choose “3″ as the quantity (3 x 10 = $30).
Step 2: Once funds are captured, we will send you an email with whatever email address you used to checkout.
Step 3: Open the email and simply personalize & forward it to the person you want to have it! (NOTE: Be sure to check you SPAM folder if you feel you did not receive it)

I’m telling you, these are great to use all year long for those “hard to buy for” paper crafters!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Can you feel the change in the air yet? Smell the coming of fall? The Canadian geese are flying north again over my house, yet another reminder that Autumn is nearly here. That is why I am so excited to spread the news that Lifestyle Crafts “Be Spooked, Be Stuffed” Release is out today!

Oh I love to put out my scarecrows and pumpkin displays even though the temps outside are still saying it is summer! There is just something crisp and fresh about fall and this release is just fantastic for planning those fall parties!

There are all kinds of fun dies in this release! Witches, bats, ghosts, spooky tree and even a cobweb border for your ghoulish Halloween activities in the “Be Spooked”.

Turkeys, boat, pilgrim hats and pumpkins to be grateful for in the “Be Stuffed”,  since they will help spruce up your table for the “Big Feast”!

Keep watching as this will be my focus for paper crafting projects to show you this week! Holiday is over, time to get back to work!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Okay, so I have been given an assignment to add Sizzix Bigz XL dies to our website the last couple of days, which is kinda not good, since I am a scrapbooking junkie! (I know, it’s probably not smart for me to even be working here since I really need a support group for my hobby addiction!) Anyway, I am so excited about some of these dies! Sizzix, as always, has designed some super fun dies for paper crafting!

I just want to show you a couple of my favorites that I have run across so far!

My husband and I have been discussing a big diving trip as an incentive to reach some goals and I thought the Bigz ScoreBoards XL Bag Suitcase die would be a perfect project to make as a reminder of our goal! Of course, that is not the only thing you could use it for! It is so cute!

Another one I think is adorable is the Bigz ScoreBoards XL Bag Caddy. This would be such a fun gift for a friend or co-worker! You could fill it with a favorite treat and let them know how special they are to you!

If you are looking for a simple, but darling card, then there are several to choose from! The Bigz XL Card Floral Flourish die is simple to make but with a fancy flourish to give it a little more pizazz!

I have just skimmed the top with these! There are more coming in the next few days! Keep watching and maybe you can let us know what your favorites are!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Heartfelt Creations artists are once again bringing us another outstanding collection which includes five gorgeous stamp sets with coordinating die! The Decorative Basket Collection is expected to start shipping next week! It is sure to be a favorite!

The stamps that are included in the Decorative Basket Collection are:

Decorative Basket

Woven Basket

Botanical Floral Basket

Basketweave Background

Belated Birthday Wishes

The exclusive Spellbinders die made just for Heartfelt Creations that coordinate with this stamps set is the HCD 714 Decorative Layered Basket Die.  It includes 3 dies.

Approximate Die Sizes:

1. Decor Basket: 3 1/2 x 2 3/4″
2. Layer Basket: 3 7/8 x 2 7/8″
3. Leaf Spray: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8″

I was inspired yesterday while reading Tim Holtz‘s Blog. He mentioned that one way he gets past a creative block is to organize! He finds stuff he forgot about and becomes inspired! Well, I decided that my space could use a bit of tidying up, and I found some little things I had forgot about that I  could use on my project for  today’s blog! I also used some of my brand new stuff that I have been dying to try!

I used the Decorative Layered Basket Die (available next week!) on my card below. I used the solid basket die to cut printed paper then used the decorative die to cut a marbled  card stock to layer. I did have to run the decorative die through my Cuttlebug Machine 2-3 times to make sure it cut through all the way as it is more intricate.

Other items used in this project were from Spellbinders and  Donna Salazar Creative Book Pages Two.  Paper from Teresa Collins World Traveler 6 x 6 paper pad. Flowers were made using the smallest flower and leaf from Heartfelt Creations Botanical Floral 2 then cutting with Spellbinders Rose Creations Die set. Other embellishments- mini brads, label from Making Memories, adhesive acrylic sentiment, sanding block for distressing embossed edges.

It was fun to go through and find stuff that was stashed away for a while! It felt like I had something new and it was already paid for! That’s always a good feeling!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

In preparation for the upcoming holidays, is the exquisitely designed Christmas Emporium Collection by Graphic 45! A nostalgic journey into Santa’s vintage workshop. Inspired by treasured childhood memories, memorabilia, and stories from generations past, this charming new collection will touch your heart and capture your imagination. Drawn from the classic Graphic 45 vintage color pallet, every enchanting page is saturated in a symphony of vibrant color. Twelve gorgeous double-sided papers in a 12×12 size and an 8×8 size, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, and Hampton Arts cling stamps contain everything you need to make this Christmas bright.

As with An ABC Primer and The Magic of Oz collections, the designers at Graphic 45 created stunning projects for an inviting vintage Christmas display in their booth at CHA! I felt like a kid in a department store  staring at all of the items decorated in Christmas Emporium paper! They really captured the magic and excitement of a vintage Christmas morning just like an old time department store window!

This collection consists of the following items:

Christmas Emporium 12 x 12

Christmas Emporium 8 x 8

Christmas Emporium 1 stamp set

Christmas Emporium 2 stamp set

Christmas Emporium 3 stamp set

Christmas Emporium Chipboard Tags 1

Christmas Emporium Chipboard Tags 2

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I told you earlier that the Graphic 45 booth was one of my favorites. I also told you that you were going to love what products were coming! Well, I am pleased to introduce Graphic 45 An ABC Primer Collection! Incredibly beautiful, perfect for anything vintage or for school themes! It reminds us of simpler times.

This collection includes the following items:

An ABC Primer 12 x 12 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 8 x 8 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 1 stamp set

An ABC Primer 2 stamp set

An ABC Primer 3 stamp set

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 1

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 2

Here is a peak of some of the crations G-45 designers came up with using their beautiful artistry!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I have been given the assignment of blogging about my favorite booth at CHA. It is really a tough decision because there were so many that were outstanding! So, I guess that I would have to tie Die Cuts With A View  and Graphic 45! Their booths were very different from each other, but both teams put tremendous effort into their booths to draw retailers and  spotlight their latest products. I was literally in awe of the inspiration that their design teams  shared with us!

DCWV was the first booth we saw, front and center, as we walked through the entrance! With their theme Christmas Morning, they captured my feelings as I viewed all the shiny new products in the convention center! It was like Christmas to me! All of their trees and presents were made from various paper pads, the cozy fire in the fireplace and living room setting, their prize buck mounted on the wall were  all made from their paper products!

I had the privilege of meeting several women on their team, including Erin who writes their Blog! They are all wonderful women and I had so much fun in their booth!

  Can you see what I mean? So warm and cozy that I could   have sat in the rocking chair and taken a nice long nap!

Graphic 45 had decorated other elements that I have a passion for- antiques (or at least faux antiques) with their incredible paper lines!  Their team was delightful and dressed in costumes featuring The Magic of Oz release, with Diane dressing as Dorothy for their daily drawing, and the Wicked Witch the rest of the day. In my personal opinion, she is way to sweet to be the Wicked Witch and way to classy! They were so busy that I wasn’t able to snap any pictures of them alone!

What did I tell you? Both are just so impressive that I just could not make a decision on one! I hope that you have enjoyed seeing a peak of the show! The creative energy was flowing through Chicago for sure! Have a great weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We’re back from CHA and we had a fabulous time! We met with so many popular, innovative companies and saw so many wonderful things that our heads were swimming! Spellbinders, DCWV, Sizzix, QuicKutz, Graphic 45, and Heartfelt Creations to name a few.

We finally caught up with gifted designer Tim Holtz on the last day we were there! No matter where we had gone before, he was no where to be seen by us! We had passed his booth multiple times, but no Tim! Our last morning brought us luck! He was just cleaning up from a demo in the Sizzix booth, and I did not want to miss a prime opportunity! Ladies, eat your hearts out! I got my picture taken with scrapbooking celebrity Tim Holtz! (This is where we scream!) He was very gracious, especially when I know that I was not the only lucky gal there to be photo privileged.

He is simply amazing! I took a few shots of his displays to show you some of the projects that were done with his products.

If you look closely to the cards and other projects, you can see the Paper Rosette, Bigz Gadget Gears, Bigz Old Jalopy, Bigz Sewing Room, and Movers & Shapers Mini Gears. See how many more can you identify!

That is all for today! I will show you more tomorrow, I promise!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Well, here it is! The last day for Spellbinders Blog Frenzy where we are fortunate to get a sneak peak of the new dies that will be released at CHA next week! I can’t believe it is almost here! We have seen some incredible ideas from gifted designers the past eight days and we are thrilled to introduce two more today! Their projects created with the new Spellbinder dies are wonderful!

I’ll start today by introducing designer Windy Robinson. She is introducing S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornaments and S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags and Accents ( I love these!).  Her first project is a stunning holiday place card, perfect for seating guests during holiday dining! She has also created a beautiful dimensional ornament to celebrate the season! Thanks so much for sharing Windy!

S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornaments

S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags and Accents

To complete our Spellbinders Blog Frenzy we have very talented designer Holly Simoni! She introduces LF-006 Wonderful Wings and S5-066 Shadow Flowers with her beautiful Gated Butterfly Card and unique Framed Paper Butterfly using mixed media. These are awesome Holly!

LF-006 Wonderful Wings

S5-066 Shadow Flowers

It has been an exciting nine days! I hope that you have all enjoyed viewing the new products as much as me!  I can’t wait until CHA so we can see the rest of the new releases! I will be going to Chicago with Marcie for the first time and I am thrilled to see all of the new products coming out from all of the manufacturers! It will totally be worth my aching feet!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We are thrilled to continue the Spellbinders Frenzy today to give you a sneak peak of Spellbinders upcoming releases! The designers we are spotlighting today bring creativity to new heights with their chosen projects! Get ready to be inspired!

Designer Linda Duke shows us how she used S5-055 Poinsettia Creations and E8-006 Classic Petal Edgeabilities to create this elegant card and poinsettia cone. These are impressive projects Linda! The poinsettias look almost real!

S5-055 Poinsettia Creations includes four sizes of the flower with one leaf and two centers.

E8-006 Classic Petal Edgeabilities includes one cutting die and two decorative inserts.

Tina McDonald presents her projects using LF-008 Hexagon Pinwheel Top Box and S4-338 Holiday Tags. The Christmas ornaments are absolutely delightful! Great ideas to start us thinking about the holidays! Thanks Tina!

LF-008 Hexagon Pinwheel Top Box Just imagine of all the fun projects you can do with this fun die!

S4-338 Holiday Tags are great for not only gift tags, but ornaments,  jar tags and journaling tags for scrapbook layouts!

I feel really inspired now! It’s going to be difficult to wait until these dies are released, but I know we can do it! (we have to!) We still have two more days of the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy! Stay strong ladies and gents! I know that the itch for these new dies are getting to you because I’ve got the itch BAD! Until tomorrow then!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I’ve got a lot to catch up on from the weekend! We are continuing today with the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy with days 4, 5, and 6! Whew! Today’s Blog is going to be a doozie! Stay with me now, we have a lot to show you!

Day 4:

We are introducing LF-010 Square Bracket Edge Box

S5-067 Anemone Flower Topper

Designer AJ Otto created these  incredible projects using the Anemone Flower Topper and Square Bracket Edge Box ! I really love the advent calendar!So awesome! Thank you AJ!

Next we have S5-074 Retro Mod Clocks

So cool! I am so excited to use these! They may say Retro, but I’m thinking vintage! Just think of all the fun things you can do with these! Designer Gloria Stengel shows us her take on this set with the following projects! Thanks for the ideas Gloria!

Day 5 brings us S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S5-059 Ironwork Motifs

Designer Christine Emberson created this absolutely gorgeous card using the Ironwork Accents

She used the Ironwork Motifs for this beautiful altered book! Amazing! Thanks Christine!

Designer Michelle Woerner shows us how to use Classic Triple Scallop Edgeabilities and Tear Drop Circles Nestabilities on her romantic Wedding Box and Thinking About You card.  Thanks Michelle for your fantastic ideas!

E8-003 Classic Triple Scallop Edgeabilities

S4-344 Tear Drop Circles Nestabilities

On to Day 6!

We are excited to introduce more LF dies for the Grand Calibur!

LF-002 Creative Book Pages Two from Donna Salazar!

Designer Judy Hayes created a fabulous album using this die! I recommend you click on her name to see the whole book! Thanks for sharing Judy!

Last, but not least, Heidi Blankenship shows us her examples using S4-345 Picot Edge Circles and S4-351 Spiral Blossom One! You are going to go crazy over these dies! Her Friendship Rose card and rose altered candy box are very impressive! Thank you Heidi!

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

S4-351 Spiral Blossom One

There you have it! The whole weekend wrapped up in one Blog Post! If you think that is all, think again! Login tomorrow for more Spellbinders Blog Frenzy with more artistic designers that are waiting to show you their projects using the new Spellbinder dies!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Okay! Here we go! Day three of Spellibinders Blog Frenzy and more incredible dies that are being released this month at CHA! I also have more ideas to show you from two more terrific designers! Every morning I can’t wait to check my computer to see what is new!

Today we have the inspiring ideas from Designers Tonya Dirk and Shanna Vineyard! I am so excited to blog about their designs!

Here goes!

S4-340 Create-A-Flake Three

LF-347 Grand Labels Twenty-Three

Tonya used S4-340 Create-A-Flake Three and LF-347 Grand Labels Twenty-Three for her Adorable You layout and Let it Snow hanger! The interesting thing is, she used the negative image of the Create-A-Flake Three to make flowers on her page! Great ideas! Thanks Tonya!

Shanna created her adorable layout using S4-352 Spiral Blossom Two and S5-060 Flower Pots! She also used the idea for her Framed Art! I love how she cut the Spiral Blossom to make the smallest flower! You can really do so many things with these dies if you are creative! Thank you Shanna!

S4-352 Spiral Blossom Two

S5-060 Flower Pots

These are just fabulous ideas made so easy by Spellbinders dies! Today’s spotlight dies are just too fun!

Have a great weekend and we will start again on Monday with a continuation of our Blog Frenzy!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

The new QuicKutz dies are out and are a big hit! If you have a party in your plans, you should really consider some of these new dies! I decided to take a few minutes and play with a couple over the weekend!

My neighbor’s birthday is the 4th of July. I was out of town for most of the weekend, but when I got back I wanted to give her a little something! I used the Gift Bag Cookie Cutter die, cutting it out with my Epic Six Tool. I stuck a flower and a button on the front, some candy inside and put it with a card and I was done! It made a cute gift in minutes!

Next, I used the Cracker Box die. This one is perfect for wedding or shower Thank You gifts! It goes together really quickly and you can embellish it with ribbon, flowers, tags, etc.! I used Petaloo Flowers to embellish mine and put some small candy inside!

This would be a fun treat to take to the office “Just Because”! Hmmm….. maybe I should take my own advise and make some to bring in to our office!   A little surprise treat always makes the day better!

I’m looking forward to playing with some of the other new dies and posting them!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Pride can be such a confusing word! It can be good as far as taking pride in our family, appearance, etc, but it can be a detriment when it causes you to be stubborn about change! When Sizzix released the Big Shot Pro Machine I was NOT going to get another machine! I was determined not to cave in! I did not need it, did not have room to put it….. bad pride.  Thanks to several customers calling in to find out how to do things with this fabulous machine, I finally decided it would be helpful for me to have one so I could learn how to use it and would actually know how to help my customers, so I caved!

The Big Shot Pro Machine works with every Sizzix and Ellison design.  Constructed from industrial-strength materials, the Big Shot Pro Machine features a 13 inch wide opening to cut hundreds of materials. That is fantastic!

I can’t begin to describe how I already love this machine and I just got it last week! (Just so you know, I did have to put my order in and wait in line,  just like everyone else!) I had to do a little rearranging in my scrapbook room, but I did find a place all of its own, where it sits proudly waiting to go to work for me! I still have to figure something out to organize my Bigz Pro Dies but that will come as I work more with it.

That’s another thing, when we started getting those big dies in I fell for them right away! (Have I told you what a sucker I am?) I am tickled with how big they are! I am already planning my neighbor gifts for Christmas! They do not get any bigger than this! The Sizzix Bigz Pro inch dies are the largest dies ever. They cut hundreds of materials which include cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnet, leather, metallic foil, paper and sandpaper (in limited use). Designed exclusively for the Big Shot Pro Die Cutting Machine. These dies are great for cutting fast quilting designs too.

So here is my first finished project using this incredible machine and the Bigz Pro Die Box Popcorn #2. You have to cut 2 from the die to make the box, so make sure you have more than one piece of 12 x 12 paper! I also used Heartfelt Creations Bella Rose House, Bella Rose Leaves along with the Bella Rose die. I cut the house out with Spellbinders Labels One Small I was making this for my dad’s birthday,  and he has been saying how nice it would be to have a movie night, so I filled it with candy, popcorn and a gift certificate to the movies!

Well, that’s it for today! I hope you all have a wonderful, sunny weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Back Order Update: The Big Shot Pro is still back ordered, however, we have been randomly getting some in, so if you want one, get your order in so you can be in line!

The Magic of Oz Cling Stamps are already back ordered from Graphic 45, but we are trying frantically to get some in! We appreciate your patience!

Follow the yellow brick road all the way to the Emerald City with The Magic of Oz Paper Pads from Graphic 45, which will be available in June! Available in 12 x 12 and 8 x 8 sizes!

The Magic of Oz is an enchanting new paper collection inspired by L. Frank Baums classic childrens novel. Featuring a full cast of all your favorite characters including Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and many more. Bring your wicked Halloween creations to life with every delightful page. Somewhere over the rainbow you will find a tapestry of rich colors and stunning images. Ruby reds, emerald greens, royal purples, and mustard seed yellows will have your imagination spinning like a tornado. There is no place like Graphic 45 for this seasons most bewitching paper collection!

I know that the your heels are clicking from over active brain activity thinking of spellbinding project ideas! My crystal ball tells me that you will be knocked unconscious with delight and swept away into Munchkin oblivion when you get this magical collection in your hands!

(Images were taken from Graphic 45‘s website)

Coordinating Hampton Arts Cling Stamps and Chipboard Die Cuts shown below will also be available in June!

Please note that these products are NOT available until sometime in June, therefore, make sure to place a separate order for these items! If you order this product with in stock items, your order will be held until all items have arrived!

I just know that this collection will be a big hit! There really will be “No place like home” as that is where your Graphic 45 Magic of Oz Collection will be waiting for you!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

As summer fast approaches, the designers at My Mind’s Eye had the right idea when they named this line of 6″ x6″ paper pads! What better way to beat the heat than an ice cold drink with a Lime Twist?

There are 4 new paper pads with all new designs that are so delightful for spring and summer cards or mini albums! Each paper pad includes 24 sheets of 6×6 doublesided cardstock paper in 12 different spring time designs!

Fly A Kite entices us with spring time designs in brown, red, aqua, orange, turquoise and lime green. With circles, stripes, stars, kites and clouds, this unique paper collection will look great on any card or layout! Specifically designed for a little boy.

Happy Go Lucky shows off designs in purple, red, pink, grey, turquoise and lime green. With circles, stripes, flowers and speech bubbles specifically designed for girls!

Life of the Party stirs up fun with designs in pink, brown, aqua and lime green. With circles, stripes, flowers and cupcakes you’ll have everything you need for fun summer projects designed for girls!

Out of the Blue lets your imagination soar with designs in tan, grey, red, aqua and lime green. You’ll love the circles, stripes, trains, stars and hot air balloons that bring back memories of childhood play! Designed with boys in mind!

I chose two of these delightful paper pads to play with! The hardest part was choosing which patterns to design with! They are all so fun!

My butterfly card is made using the Happy Go Lucky Paper Pad, Spellibinders Labels Nineteen and Fanciful Flight dies.

My nephew is graduating from Kindergarten this month, so I decided to make a mini page with his graduation picture! I chose patterns from the Fly A Kite Paper Pad. QuicKutz Banana Split Skinnimini Alphabet for the title, Grad Cap, Diploma and Gold Seal completed the project of his shining star face!

Isn’t he cute? Only 12 more years until High School Graduation! The stars and the grade school alphabet pattern were a perfect combination for this mini page! Love it!

Well, I am taking a break for a few days! Off to South Carolina for my youngest son’s Basic Training graduation! I’ll be back on Monday! Have fun with your projects while I’m gone!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Hoorah!!! We finally received the McGill Paper Blossoms Tool Kits today! For those of you who have been patiently waiting, we thank you so much for your patience! Your orders will be shipping right away!

These Tool Kits are extremely popular! This kit includes 3 dual tipped stylus tools and 1 straight reverse tweezers in a convenient storage case and snap closure.  It can be used to break down paper fibers to create flowers with a 3D effect or many other uses. Each of 3 ball stylus tools offers dual tipped ball stylus giving you the variety of sizes you need to create the desired look ready at your fingertips.  With easy to read identification for each tip, referencing the sizes is now easy…no more guessing.  Stylus and Tweezers offer you the variety of tip sizes so that your paper flower and leaves shapes are molded to a realistic shape.  The straight tweezers makes all small punch designs easier to hold and apply small parts allowing you to focus on your project all the way to the finest detail.

Use with the Paper Blossoms Craft Molding Mat which provides a nonskid cushioned surface to shape and mold paper flowers.  Its cushioned surface provides the density needed to break down the paper fibers in order to manipulate paper to your desired shape.  Ample workspace area allows to work on a multiple petals at the same time.  Perfect for making 3-D flowers. The mat size is 8″ x 5 3/4″ x 1/16″.

* Cushioned surface to apply different levels of pressure for molding paper shapes.
* Made of synthetic materials and rubber material for great resistance.
* Non Skid surface keeps projects in place
* Can be used for other crafting uses: Paper molding, Perforating crafts and Dry Embossing.

I hope that you enjoy using your kits!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie