Now available for pre-order is the Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells Collection Paper! This fanciful collection is bursting with bright and complimentary colors of cerulean blue, antiqued ivory, hues of rust and orange, all against a black autumn sky. Let us take you on a vintage voyage filled with mechanical marvels, florals, and glorious gears. Filled with images of moonlit owls, hot air balloons mid-flight, and cobwebbed clocks that Tick-Tock, this collection will make Halloween an event to celebrate the year through! This whimsical new collection includes 12 beautiful double-sided papers, 12×12 and 8×8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, sticker sets, stamps and introducing three new cardstock embellishments, Flowers, Tags & Pockets, and Banners. Along with a 6×6 paper pad including 36 sheets with coordinating Patterns and Solids. Let us put a spell on you with Steampunk Spells!

Steampunk Spells

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fanciful Floral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clockworks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Voyage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical Marvels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nevermore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tick-Tock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Witching Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frightful Folly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totally Wicked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you join us tomorrow when we will brew up the embellishments for this collection!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!
Carrie

It’s getting to be that time of year for sneak peaks, and today we will start off with Graphic 45 Bohemian Bazaar Sneak Peak!

Wander through a lush landscape of brilliant color and exotic patterns with Bohemian Bazaar! This collections explores a fresh color palette including lemon yellow, lime green, tangerine orange, Mediterranean blue, and Hibiscus pink all on a canvas of white sandy beach ivory. You will feel transported to a warmer climate, a completely colorful escape full of dazzling delights! This new collection from Graphic 45 will include 8 double-sided papers, 1 hybrid alphabet & sticker sheet, 1 sheet of chipboard tags, cardstock tags and pockets, and 8×8 and 12×12 paper pads that will have three of each sheet, a total of 24 sheets. Enjoy the vivid splendor of Bohemian Bazaar!

Let’s not waste any more time and get right to the paper point!

Bohemian Bazaar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jasmine Nights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid Splendor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mystical Masterpiece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opulent Sunset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dazzling Delights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lap of Luxury

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kaleidoscope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moving on to the matching embellishments:

Bohemian Bazaar Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bohemian Bazaar Chipboard Die-Cuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bohemian Bazaar Tags & Pockets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an array of vibrant color to start off your summer! Any project, layout or card you do with these will literally pop! I think this collection will be perfect for my Mexican Cruise photos, or to do layouts of my tropical dive trips! There are just so many fun things I can think of already. What about you?

**These products will be available for Pre-Order the week of May 13th on our website!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

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

 

We are so proud to be introducing Authenique Paper Pads to our website! Authentique is the hottest new brand in scrapbooking paper companies. Founded in 2011, they  are best known for their heavyweight textured paper. Their style is vintage with a modern twist and are made to appeal to crafters on all levels! See HERE for their latest lines!

Authentique come in 6×6 paper pad, 12×12 collection kits and a Craft Assortment kit. The 6×6 scrapbook paper pads includes 2 of each design that are double-sided with coordinating solids! The Authentique 12×12 scrapbook paper collection kits include paper, die-cuts, stickers, and more! Also there are some 8×8 bundle packages as well for those that like that size of paper for card making and a Craft Assortment in a 6×6 size that gives you everything you need for A2 cards.

We visited their booth at CHA and were delighted with what we saw, so we just HAD to bring them on! We know you will be just as pleased.

Here are some of the projects they had on display in their booth:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have also included our little video showing you all of the paper lines that they had on display there. Hopefully, this will give you a better idea of how pretty there designs are They are really gorgeous!
Introducing Authentique Paper Pads

I hope you enjoyed today’s announcement and will take a few moments to browse through Authentique’s fabulous paper pads! There is truly something for everyone!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

This is an exciting time around here, as we are getting ready for CHA and today I get to show you Graphic 45 Sneak Peak-French Country Collection!

Graphic 45 invites you to step into an enriching landscape filled with decadence and rustic charm. Introducing French Country, a stunning new collection that celebrates the splendor of the abundant French pastoral. Journey to a simpler time when quaint cottages and family farms were nestled harmoniously amid picturesque scenery. Every gorgeous page combines the opulence of vintage-inspired French style with the copious bounty of the land. The richly saturated Graphic 45 color pallet includes sunflower yellows, rustic reds, cornflower blues, olive greens and cinnamon browns. This incredible new collection includes 12 beautiful double-sided papers, 12×12 and 8×8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, sticker sets, stamps and introducing three new cardstock embellishments: flowers, tags & pockets, and banners, along with a 6×6 paper pad that includes 36 sheets with coordinating patterns and solids. Enjoy inspiration à la carte with the new French Country collection only from Graphic 45!

“French Country”

“Sunflower”

“Grandeur”

“Promenade”

“Rendezvous”

“Bon Appetit”

That’s it for today, but be sure to come back tomorrow for more Graphic 45 Sneak Peaks! We have a whole lot in store for you this week! Better keep a paper bag on hand just in case you hyperventilate from excitement!

This is a great time to get those craft rooms reorganized so you can make room for all of the new scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies coming out soon!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

We are all looking for the latest innovations for our scrapbooking/card making addiction, so I want to show you the latest releases for Teresa Collins and My Mind’s Eye paper! I love them both because they are great for layouts and cards a like.

First of all, let’s show you this gorgeous Teresa Collins Now & Then 12×12 Collection Pack designer paper pad.  In this line you will see the classic Teresa Collins’ touch, with pristine, sophisticated designs that are perfect for every crafter’s needs. In colors of red, taupe, green and blue, this paper is all you need for great designs. You receive 9 sheets of 12×12 double-sided cardstock paper and one 12×12 sheet of double-sided die-cut accessories. Now & Then also comes in the 6×6 size. See HERE for both sizes.

 

Isn’t it fabulous? Teresa’s collections are always classy!

Now let’s check out . They have 3 new designs that will knock your socks off! We’ll start with their Luck in Love 12×12 Paper and Accessories Kit. This kit includes nine sheets of 12 x 12 double sided cardstock paper and a coordinating accessory sheet in a Valentines Day theme in colors of red, aqua and pink. You can also purchase this paper in 6×6 size as well. See HERE for both sizes.

 

These next two we sell in 6×6 size only.  Oliver, from the Lost & Found 3 Collection, includes 24 sheets of doublesided cardstock paper in 12 different designs of floral, stripes and geometrics in shades of blue, taupe and yellow.

 

 

Ruby, from the Lost & Found 3 Collection, includes 24 sheets of doublesided cardstock paper in 12 different designs of floral, paisley and travel themes in shades of red, taupe and pink.

 

If you are like me,  you have already had ideas flowing faster through your head than you can ever hope to keep up with, but then, that is just the life of a paper junkie! I can ALWAYS think of ideas around beautiful paper! Sometimes though, it’s so pretty that I just don’t want to do anything with it except look at it. I know, that is pathetic, but I do know I am not the only one that does that!

You can find all of these beautiful paper pads and others from My Mind’s Eye HERE on our site!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many of you already know how much I love First Edition Paper, but once again, I will re-enforce my love by sharing the First Edition Paper new releases with you! See HERE.

It doesn’t matter what kind of project I am working on, their heavyweight card stock is WONDERFUL! I also love their designs! First Edition scrapbook paper comes in three sizes; 12×12, 8×8, and 6×6! Papers include premium acid free, 200 gsm heavyweight cardstock. This paper includes single-sided and double-sided paper with glitter and foil. First Edition paper is known for wonderful designs in a whole array of vibrant colors at a VERY AFFORDABLE price! Their pads include 48 sheets which include 3 each of 16 designs! I love that because I can do a double page layout using the same paper and have one for matching embellishments, cards, tags, or whatever I want!

Here are the latest paper pads released by First Edition, along with a video for each one so you can take a closer look at the actual sheets! Have fun!

Blank Canvas

A charming collection inspired by shabby chic designs with a warm color palette of coordinating blues, pinks, greens and creams. Detailed patterns, distressed polka dots and gorgeous florals create a perfect blank canvas for your paper craft projects.

Christmas Village

Delightful vintage paper pad featuring traditional Christmas images and classic festive color palettes of red and green to inspire your craft projects.

Noir et Chic

A luxury collection of exquisite black and cream designs with rich detailed patterns. Bold designs with understated chic for all occasions, this paper pad is wonderfully versatile.

Well, that pretty much wraps up today’s blog! Time to shop, because I know a few people who will LOVE these for Christmas gifts!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Now available for Pre-Order is the Graphic 45 Place In Time Calendar Collection!

Graphic 45 takes you on a splendid journey through the pages of time with a stunning new deluxe calendar collection! Introducing Place in Time, an exquisite new collection that celebrates the most precious moments in life! This magnificent collection was specially designed for personalized calendars, layouts, cards and more! Each month of the year has its own unique vintage-inspired designs to perfectly accompany its season and corresponding holidays. Place in Time also includes simple and elegant calendar pages for each month of the year that are perfect for creating personalized calendars or foundation pages for layouts. Every enchanting page radiates with the bold and vibrant Graphic 45 signature color pallet, along with soft and fresh pastels to encapsulate a full spectrum of rich color. This incredible deluxe collection includes 26 beautiful double-sided papers, 12×12 and 8×8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts and sticker sets. Immortalize your cherished memories for the ages with Place in Time, only from Graphic 45!

Stroll through the images and fall in love again with the timeless artwork of Graphic 45!

January Foundation

 

January Cut Apart

 

February Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February Cut Apart

 

March Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March Cut Apart

 

April Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April Cut Apart

 

May Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Cut Apart

 

June Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June Cut Apart

 

July Foundation

 

July Cut Apart

 

August Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August Cut Apart

 

September Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September Cut Apart

 

October Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October Cut Apart

 

November Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November Cut Apart

 

December Foundation

 

Calendar Foundation

 

Sentiments

 

Place In Time Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alphabet Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place In Time Chipboard Die Cuts 1

Place In Time Chipboard Die Cuts 2

This collection is absolutely stunning! I love that you don’t have to use it strictly as a calendar, but that you can use it for scrapbook layouts and cards! Very versatile.

Graphic 45 is expecting to start shipping from their facility mid October, which means we should start shipping Pre-Orders toward the end of October, when our shipments arrive. Whoo-hoo! I can’t wait!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

It is always sad to see something we love disappear, but it is important in this industry to keep things fresh and Graphic 45 knows this all to well, so they are “cleaning house” to make room for exciting new products and have given us the list of Graphic 45 Collections being retired! Get them quick WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. If you wait, you may miss out! Paper Pads, stamps, die cuts and stickers, it will all disappear!

On The Boardwalk

Le Cirque

Curtain Call

Once Upon A Springtime

Steampunk Debutante (we are sold out)

The Magic Of Oz

Christmas Emporium

If you are not worried about stocking up on these products, but would like the more current releases, you can always find them in our Graphic 45 category HERE! There are still lots of other choices to choose from!

If G-45 is not your style, we also carry beautiful paper lines from the following manufacturers:

Basic Grey

Bo Bunny

DCWV

First Edition

Heartfelt Creations (New this season)

My Mind’s Eye

Teresa Collins

Tim Holtz

There is something for every style- scrapbookers and card makers alike! Time to go shopping? Let’s go! No need to get dressed up and no closing time online!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Ladies and Gentleman, big news! Heartfelt Creations Introduces new 12 x 12″ Paper Pads that coordinate with their stamps sets! If you haven’t already seen these, you will definitely want to take a look. These pads are absolutely stunning!

I sat down at the Make & Take table and made an adorable card using a cut out piece of the wood door from the Frosty Blanket Collections and a die from the Decorative Metal Fixtures Die. Unfortunately, I did not think to take a picture of it to show you, but it was darling! It just proved that you don’t have to use 12 x 12″ paper for scrapbooking. It makes fabulous cards and embellishments as well!

Classic Editions Paper Collection includes 24 rustic doublesided papers. Two of each design. Acid and lignin free.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Heartfelt Creations pre-cut stamps that coordinate with this paper and the Classic Edition Collection are: Antique Truck, Days Gone By, Pumpkin Harvest, Ornamental Raspberries, Organic Fillers and Classic Edition.

The exclusive Spellbinders die made just for Heartfelt Creations that coordinate with this paper is the Classic Edition die.

Frosty Blanket Paper Collection includes 12×12 paper pad of 24 wintery doublesided papers. Two of each design. Acid and lignin free.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Heartfelt Creations pre-cut stamps that coordinate with this paper is the Ornamental Light Collection: Decorative Metal Fixtures, Festive Yuletide Doorway, Holiday Mail, Holiday Haven, Noel Collage and Yuletide Sentiments.

The exclusive Spellbinders die made just for Heartfelt Creations that coordinate with this paper is the Decorative Metal Fixtures die.

If you would like a closer look, I’ve included a video taken at their CHA booth. This may give you a better idea of what you have to look forward to with these collections.

Here is another video from Heartfelt showing masking techniques using the Ornamental Light Collection.

I have also included a few photos of their displays created by the incredibly talented designers at Heartfelt Creations. You should get some great inspiration from these! Thanks H.C. design team!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just can’t elaborate enough about the team at Heartfelt Creations. They have a special chemistry there that brings out the very best in their team and it shows! They make everyone feel like family! Their artistry continues to amaze and inspire the rest of us.

 

I know that you will love the new paper collections from Heartfelt just as much as you love their stamp sets and that this is just one more easy step in tying your projects together! Have fun!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

There have been a ton of new products released recently, and I want to be sure to bring your attention to My Mind’s Eye 6 x 6″ paper pads! You receive 24 sheets of double sided cardstock paper in 12 different designs. Perfect for cards, tags, scrapbook embellishments and much, much more! Click HERE to view all My Mind’s Eye paper pads. Click on New Products for the most recent releases.

Look at the fun things they did out of the new designs in their booth. I love the tiny little banners!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display boards sport the following seasonal products but there are 19 new paper pads on our site! Yippee! Lots to choose from!

WW1061 – Winter Wonderland

AB1011 – All Is Bright

LFH111 – Lost & Found Halloween

I just HAVE to show you the man behind the scenes making sure Cut@Home receives the scoop on the most current and popular lines from MME, our rockstar rep KC! He is awesome (as well as good looking)!

 

KC is great at his job! He keeps us informed with the latest and greatest and is a lot of fun. Doesn’t he look like he could be a rockstar? One of the fun things about KC is his hair. We look forward to seeing what his hair style is every 6 months at CHA. It is different every time we see him. Long, short, crazy… This time he told us he is gearing up his look for Halloween, sporting a beard and mustache to be a turn of the 20th century caped gentleman with top hat. Yeah, I can see that. I think he could also be a dashing pirate, villain, cowboy or…ROCKSTAR!

 

 

 

Okay, back to business here. You are sure to find a paper pad to fit your needs in the newly released MME pads from floral, chevron, plaids, polka dots, party, seasonal, vintage, retro, etc. I could go on all day with the list, but I’ll let you go look for yourselves. I mean, why should I have all the fun shopping? I will share!

I would love to hear which ones are your favorites! Leave a comment and I will be sure to answer you!

I am a total paper junkie, so I have a really hard time choosing just one! I have to have a top 10 list to be fair.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

If you are already gearing up for the holidays, you will definitely want to look at this Sneak Peak of the new Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Collection available now for pre-order! This latest release is stunning! You can’t help but be inspired by the rich colors and timeless Nutcracker theme. It is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Click HERE to view ALL of our pre-order items.

The paper pads include 12 sheets of double sided paper-24 prints in all (2 of each sheet) that include ballerinas, sugar plums, gingerbread and of course nutcrackers delightful as you create your layouts or cards. There  are coordinating Chipboard Tags, Stamp Sets and Sticker Sheets as well in this collection!  Instead of dreaming of sugar plum fairies like Clara (the young girl in the ballet), you will dream of all the wonderful things you can do with this collection! Scrapbook layouts, cards, altered art… the list can get as long as Santa’s!

Like Christmas morning is for a child, I am just to excited to wait any longer to unwrap this collection for you to see! Let’s get started!

“Nutcracker Sweet”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Holiday Magic”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Gingerbread Delights”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Festive Fairytale”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Land of Sweets”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Christmas March”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Enchanted Journey”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Sugar Plum Fairy”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Beautiful Ballet”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Clara’s Dream”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Snowflake Waltz”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Endearing Sentiments”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipboard Tags 1 & 2

 

 

Stickers and Alphabet Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stamp Sets 1,2 &3

 

  

Now, as if this isn’t enough to get those creative juices flowing, Graphic 45 designers have provided some projects that will really get you excited! Thank you to the G45 designers!

 

 

Make sure you pre-order yours today as we expect this collection to dance right out of here as soon as it starts shipping!

We will know more about when it will begin shipping after CHA next week!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I have no doubt said this before, but I am in awe of the Graphic 45 design team! They are amazing! Seeing their booth at CHA is eye candy! !

Did you know that when a person sees something pleasing to them, their pupils dilate 45%? (Just a bit of trivia I read while standing in line at my credit union one day.) Well, my pupils dilate at least that when I see the goodies in their booth! I just can’t get over being able to cover so many different objects with paper, and such gorgeous paper at that. I just want to take it all home with me! Good thing they won’t let me!!!!

We are expecting our shipment from them any hour now which contains the Little Darlings and Olde Curiosity Shoppe products! Yippee!!!!

You can see for yourselves what I mean. Here are some pics from their booth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some projects out of the Kraft Reflections:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sheesh! I think I could fill a whole album with just the pictures I took in the G 45 booth! As you can tell, I may have gone a bit overboard, but everything was just so incredible! Have I told you that I have a thing for antiques (or even replicas)? Well, cover it in paper (because I am a paper junkie) and I go a little crazy! Anyway, you get the idea!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

It’s that time of year when school bells are ringing and yellow buses are back on the road and homework is part of the nightly routine. Mom’s are exhausted just trying to get the kids out the door and peanut butter is a staple for sack lunches. Before you sent the kids out the door for the first time, you will want to capture the first day on your camera and we have all the needed products that will help you scrapbook those school day memories! Just check out our School category!

Graphic 45  An ABC Primer Collection is shipping now! A happy-go-lucky paper collection that pays homage to the vintage schoolhouse and classic nursery rhymes of times gone by. Recall fond memories from a simpler time when learning took place in a one-room schoolhouse, and cozy afternoons were spent studying the three Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. This collection includes :

An ABC Primer 12×12 Paper Pad, An ABC Primer 8×8 Paper Pad, An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 1, An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 2, and stamp sets in collaboration with Hampton Arts-An ABC Primer 1, An ABC Primer 2 and An ABC Primer 3.

DCWV‘s Grade School Paper Stack  and Grade School Mat Stack are perfect for younger kids, and the High School Mat Stack is stylin’ for the older ones!

QuicKutz offers a large variety of school related dies that can help you embellish pages for all of your children from Pre-School – Collage!

I no longer have young school age children but if I can give any advise, it would be to record those days as soon as possible because you don’t remember things like you think you will and you don’t get any more time once they leave! There are still only 24 hours in a day and other things will fill in that time before you know it (like grandchildren)!

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