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You should make this for Mother's Day

post date iconMay 4th, 2010 author iconTammy Morrill
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Seriously, how beautiful is this?? From Megan Reardon for Holidash.

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You should make this for Mother's Day
 

Tammy Morrill

In middle school, I just thought I was being nerdy when I looked for typos on Spirit Week signage – little did I know I was training for a future career in editing. Now a mother of two young children, my days are full of crafting, writing, and activities that amuse the pre-K crowd. I can't get enough vintage typography and poster design, and never met a fabric store I didn't like.

60-Second Valentine

post date iconFebruary 12th, 2010 author iconTammy Morrill
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Sometimes I’m a last-minute gifter. Most of the time, actually. So here are some super-quick treats you can whip up if you’re like me and you need a few goodies for friends this weekend.

And if you don’t have these punches, just use whatever you’ve got! Heart stickers would be great, and so would a circle or a square punch for the base.

Candy bar toppers are about 2 ½ x 1”
Patterned cardstock (red): Cosmo Cricket; Patterned paper (pink): Making Memories; Punches: Stampin’ Up! (Designer Label, Heart to Heart)

1 Cut a 2 ½” strip from a piece of 12 x 12” red patterned cardstock (or however wide your candy bar is).
2 Wrap it around your candy bar to see how long it should be, then trim it off so there is about ½” overlap.
3 Secure the ends together on the back with double-sided tape.
4 Punch a label from pink patterned paper and hearts from the same red cardstock.
5 Glue a heart to the label and affix to the candy bar with foam tape.

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Freebies, Holidays, Tutorials
60-Second Valentine
 

Tammy Morrill

In middle school, I just thought I was being nerdy when I looked for typos on Spirit Week signage – little did I know I was training for a future career in editing. Now a mother of two young children, my days are full of crafting, writing, and activities that amuse the pre-K crowd. I can't get enough vintage typography and poster design, and never met a fabric store I didn't like.

Be My Valentine Giveaway!

post date iconFebruary 9th, 2010 author iconAna Cabrera
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With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, we are having a blast playing with all the fun and festive Valentine’s Day themed papers and embellishments. Some of our favorites include Sweet Cheri by Imaginisce. The fun cupcake theme can be used beyond Valentine’s day anytime you want to create a sweet little something. And we loved this darling composition book that we found in their online gallery.

Making Memories has another beautiful Valentine line called Love Struck. Visit the Making Memories Blog for lots of easy Valentine’s Day inspiration, including these gorgeous cards by Laura Vegas.

Love what you see? You could win one of two prize packs - one featuring Sweet Cheri by Imaginisce and one with Love Struck by Making Memories. Winners will be announced in this Friday’s free email newsletter! To enter, sign up for the newsletter in the box to the right. To be eligible, you must have a valid email address (winners will be notified via email) and be an active newsletter recipient. Along with a chance to win, you will receive our weekly FREE newsletter with projects, giveaway alerts, product news, and of course valuable savings. Sign up today! (If you already receive our free newsletters you are automatically entered to win.)

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Ana Cabrera

I have spent the past 10 years working in just about every aspect of the craft industry. Designer, editor, writer, instructor, and currently as the Director of Online & Social Media for Northridge Publishing. I am a life long crafter with a love for all things creative. I am also a geek girl enjoying anything to do with getting together or sharing online.

I am a single California girl transplanted to Utah where I live with my three muses – Sierra(12) Savannah(11) and Sedona(7). I can be found online into the wee hours of the night at my blog Craftification.com

Valentine's Day Lollipop Display

post date iconFebruary 9th, 2010 author iconAmy Noorda
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This adorable little Valentine’s Day project created by Julie Bonner of “52 Sketches 52 Weeks” really shows off Imaginisce’s Sweet Cheri line. Julie created the lollipop covers as favors for her son’s upcoming Valentine’s Day preschool party, but these are worthy of valentines of all ages! The Sweet Cheri paper line & coordinating rub ons are perfect for this and Julie really took it over-the-top with all the little finishing touches. The base is an altered paper mache box. Love the scalloped edge that coordinates so perfectly with the scalloped hearts and the paper design!

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Holidays
Valentine's Day Lollipop Display
 

Amy Noorda

Art Director for Northridge Publishing. Mom to two. Passionate about advertising, business, good food, good design, good deals and family.

Free Download: Valentine's Boxes

post date iconFebruary 8th, 2010 author iconHannah Craner
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Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! Need help getting ready? Here is a free download of two darling, printable boxes. You could fill it with your valentine’s favorite treat. Sweets for your sweetie. What could be better?

P.S. If you want to make a matching card/tag to go with your box, check out the Scrapbook Trends blog. Later today, we will have a free download of 8 coordinating papers that match these boxes perfectly:

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Free Download: Valentine's Boxes
 

Hannah Craner

I am a crafter. I love creating in all forms: jewelry-making, needlework, book-binding, sewing, etc. However, my passion is paper crafting.

I am a graphic designer for CARDS magazine. I feel so lucky to work in an industry I love, doing something I am passionate about. When I am not designing the magazine or playing with my three cute kids, you can usually find me with a stamp nearby and paper in hand.

You can see more of Hannah on her blog:

http://sherbetblossom.blogspot.com/

V-Day paper

post date iconFebruary 4th, 2010 author iconTammy Morrill
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Head over to the ST blog for a V-Day paper freebie! (As promised, still workin’ on another one…)

SomethingSweet_JeriHuish

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V-Day paper
 

Tammy Morrill

In middle school, I just thought I was being nerdy when I looked for typos on Spirit Week signage – little did I know I was training for a future career in editing. Now a mother of two young children, my days are full of crafting, writing, and activities that amuse the pre-K crowd. I can't get enough vintage typography and poster design, and never met a fabric store I didn't like.

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