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P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling so inspired after our fun Card Creations: Start to Finish Week. I loved learning more about our three cover girls and seeing the amazing things they did with the front and inside of their cards.
I’ve never been one to paper craft the inside of my cards (I’m lucky if the front gets completed!). But after this inspiring week, I think I might give it a try. There’s just so many design possibilities…not to mention personalizing the inside for each and every recipient.
I’m feeling a little silly right now, so I thought I would tie in yesterday’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day (sorry to perpetuate this holiday, Cath!) and our new special issue Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. Go with me here…
Below are pictures of my dog Lexus (gray one) and my sister’s dog Charlie (brown one). These Italian Greyhound cuties met for the first time over the holidays. We affectionately call them “Sweet and Sour”. Charlie is sweet, although a little dim, and Lexus is the smart and sometimes sour pup. They didn’t especially care for one another, but my photographer sister did manage to arrange a little photo shoot. Here’s some shots she captured:
Picture #1
Picture #2
Picture #3
Since my sister has been sick lately, I’d like to send her a get well card featuring Sweet and Sour on the front. This is where I need your help. Judging from their expressions, what should my inside sentiment be? Pick your favorite image (#1, #2 or #3) and leave a comment telling me your best sentiment. The three people who come up with the most creative, original and/or humorous sentiments will each receive a copy of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. Sound like fun? All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Sunday, Jan. 17.
Three winners will take home a copy of this special issue!
Happy Friday!
Kelly
P.S. Cath is wrapping up Card Creations: Start to Finish Week on Moxie Fab World today. Hop on over to see what fun she has in store!
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the three winners from my Meet Becky Olsen post.
1. Jeri (Jan. 13, 9:12 a.m.)
2. Tracey McNeely (Jan. 13, 7:27 a.m.)
3. Pat (Jan. 13, 3:57 p.m.)
Congrats, winners! You’ve each won Cosmo Cricket’s Early Bird collection, as well as a copy of Card Creations, Start to Finish, Vol. 2!. I’ll be contacting you shortly to get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
Cath Edvalson
It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day today, friends. I don’t know who comes up with these silly holidays, but here it is.
As I mentioned in this post on the the Moxie Fab World blog, dressing pets up in costumes is one of my most vehement “pet” peeves.
I mean, seriously, what self-respecting dog wants to be seen in these get-ups?
(Photos courtesy of LittlePamperedPets.com)
I get that these little guys may need some extra help staying warm in the winter, but seriously? A purple quilted pom-pom jacket—with a hood?
A herringbone jacket that wouldn’t even be comfortable for us humans to wear?
You’ve seen lots of pictures of Kelly’s dog, Lexus, in her various get-ups. But there’s none quite so precious as Lexus in her bathrobe:
Although I don't think "precious" is the word Lexus would use.
And these sleepy Boxers, Buddy and Laila, doggie friends of Jennifer’s—I mean, aren’t they a little big for such silly garb?
But I do suppose that if a doggie sweater is absolutely necessary, then you might as well make a fashion statement:
And I will admit that this little sweater on Megan Hoeppner’s dog, Jack, can be extraordinarily cute:
But friends, please, promise me that you’ll never do this to a dog:
And certainly not THIS:
Pajamas? For dogs? Fail!
I suppose it’s fine to be inspired by these get-ups, but please, if you must dress up your pets today in celebration of this *ahem* ridiculous holiday, just remember that we all need a little dignity in our lives, even our furry little friends.
Thanks for the rant,
Cath
P.S. Join me in the Moxie Fab World as Card Creations: Start to Finish Week continues! Today I’m showing moxie fab products that help you complete the card and I’m giving them all away to one lucky winner!
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the three winners from Kelly’s Meet Charlene Austin post!
1. Claudia F. (Jan. 12, 9:24 a.m.)
2. Paige (Jan. 12, 1:40 p.m.)
3. Diana Fisher (Jan. 12, 7:31 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! You’ve each won Technique Tuesday’s Loving Words by Ali Edwards stamp set and a copy of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. Kelly will be contacting you shortly to get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to our third and final day of Card Creations: Start to Finish Week! I want to give a big shout out to those who left such sweet comments for our cover girls Tanis Giesbrecht and Charlene Austin. I know they really appreciate the love. Keep them coming!
We may be wrapping things up here, but Cath is just getting the party started on Moxie Fab World. And guess what? You’re all invited to three more days of inspirational cards from our latest special issue Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. And if you know anything about Cath, she loves to give away moxie fab prizes!
Today we’re spotlighting our third cover girl, Becky Olsen, who just happens to live right here in the great state of Utah! Every now and then, she’ll pop into the office to drop off a project, and she’s usually just come from her daily workout on the tennis court. (In the summertime, she gets really tan and is the envy of every girl in this office!) Did I mention she’s also an accomplished skier? Click on her blog to see her cute Ski Ya Later Card.
I also get to see this sassy lady every month at our fun card group, which exists mainly of office staffers. We like to think we’re all amazing paper crafters, but there’s nothing like having an actual published designer in your midst to remind you otherwise. Let’s just say that we’ve all stepped up our A-game since Becky’s joined us! And that is most definitely a good thing!
Let’s get to know Miss Becky!
Becky Olsen
1. Where did you grow up?
Ashland, Oregon
2. Do you work outside the home? If so, what do you do?
I used to be a ski instructor at Deer Valley, but my knees complained a lot, so I had to give it up.
3. If a movie were to be made of your life, who would you cast to play the part of you?
Jennifer Garner (Editor’s Note: Could Becky and Charlene be a part of a secret organization of paper crafting spies that mirror Jennifer Garner’s kick-butting character in ALIAS? Hmm…)
4. What song would you choose as the theme song for your life?
We Close Our Eyes by Oingo Boingo
5. What is one thing most people would be surprised to hear about you?
I love to play tennis and have the goal of becoming rated as a 4.5 in the next couple of years. I am very competitive and hate to lose.
6. What/who inspired you to start paper crafting?
It started with a magnetic photo album in my teens. I could keep memorabilia in it with my pictures. I was always looking for opportunities to improve the process of memory keeping. As a young newlywed, I saw the magic of embossing (over a light bulb, LOL!). Products and projects have improved significantly since then!
7. What is your biggest paper crafting challenge?
Enough time to get my ideas created.
8. If you were only allowed two items to create a card beside cardstock and adhesive, what would they be?
Patterned paper and a sewing needle with some embroidery floss.
9. What is your favorite occasion or holiday to paper craft and why?
This is a tough one! Probably Christmas…the products are always so fun and diverse!
10. How would you describe your style?
Simple and whimsical are the two words that come to my mind. If anyone has a better description, I would love to hear it!
Becky's Sweetest Moments Card carries accents and the sentiment to the inside.
11. When is your favorite time to craft?
Total night owl. Staying up until 1 a.m. is pretty common for me.
12. What sort of music do you listen to while crafting?
Usually silence. We have a busy house, so my mind appreciates the quiet when it occurs.
13. How does your family participate in your paper crafting passion?
It is mandatory that everyone participate as a sounding board for projects in our house. All of the different perspectives on design appeal, trends and color keep things fresh!
14. When it comes to calls and deadlines, how do you keep yourself organized?
I have a paper calendar on my desk that is in a weekly format. It has lists for the week and all submission deadlines that are approaching, along with due dates for projects and paperwork.
15. Do you remember what Paper Crafts issue your first project appeared in? How has your style changed since then?
Oh I so remember…such a huge thrill! I was asked to contribute a hybrid project to the June/July 2008 issue. I also had some holiday projects picked up at about the same time for the Holiday Cards and More, Volume 3. Not sure how or if my style has changed…I think I am pretty eclectic to begin with.
In Becky's You Make My Heart Melt Card, the inside sentiment supports the shaped ice cream design.
16. Have you contributed to any design teams in the past or present? If so, which ones?
I have been fortunate to work with some really nice teams in the past and present. Currently I work with Zva Creative and Ellen Hutson.
17. Name three designers whose styles you like and why they appeal to you.
This is so tough to narrow down! I so appreciate many different designers and their styles.
18. Do you have any advice/tips for someone who’s never been published or who wants to submit for the first time?
Don’t be afraid to try new things, play and have fun with the creative process. You’ll have projects that you love and want to share when you are done. Also, don’t get discouraged – submit, submit, submit!
19. What was your inspiration for your Proud of You card that appears on the cover of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2?
Eeek! Now my brain hurts from thinking too much! I honestly don’t know what inspired me to try making a little pinwheel. The idea that we could make any interactive component for this call just made me so happy! I loved pinwheels as a kid, and I thought it would be a wonderful piece that could come off of the card and actually be played with by a child or adult who had just given some big effort and maybe not succeeded, but needed some encouragement for giving it a go. The sentiment came from the pinwheel “whirling” with a breath of air from the recipient. It takes a little effort to get it to whirl, but it’s worth it!
In Becky's Proud of You Card, the inside sentiment supports the interactive pinwheel design on the front of the card.
20. Do you have a blog or online gallery? If so, please provide the URL.
I do have a blog (http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/). For those of you who would like to purchase Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2, please visit my blog to hear about the special deal you can get!
Thanks, Becky! Our friends at Cosmo Cricket were nice enough to donate three sets of their Early Bird collection – the same collection Becky used to create her cover card above. Please leave a comment and I’ll pick three random winners to receive this collection, plus a copy of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Thursday, Jan. 14.
Three lucky winners will take home this fun collection from Cosmo Cricket!
Happy Wednesday!
Kelly
P.S. It’s time to announce the three winners from my Meet Tanis Giesbrecht post!
1. Barbara M (Jan. 11, 9:35 p.m.)
2. Jimmi Mayo (Jan. 11, 7:30 a.m.)
3. calonghorn (Jan. 11, 10:01 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! You’ve each won the Tiny Giggle Grove stamp set from Unity Stamp Company and a copy of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. I’ll be contacting you shortly to get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
- P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to day two of our exciting Card Creations: Start to Finish Week! We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s spotlight on cover girl Tanis Giesbrecht and are now starting to see the design possibilities for the insides of your cards.
Today we’re spotlighting another lovely Canadian, Charlene Austin, who was positively giddy when I e-mailed her about being a featured cover girl for Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2:
“My answer is a big huge YES!!! There is no question I will have time for this…I would quit my job to make time…LOL. My family is going to be sick of me asking them to take a thousand pictures for a good headshot. Haha. I knew 2010 was going to be a good year. This is an amazing way to start it off. I appreciate it and am so totally honored!”
Editor’s note: If Charlene’s employer is reading this post, she was totally kidding about the “quitting my job” remark. She’s completely loyal to you. I promise.
Let’s get to know Miss Charlene!
Charlene Austin
1. Where did you grow up?
In Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I’m still here.
2. Do you work outside the home? If so, what do you do?
I work part-time as a Property Claims Adjuster {please don’t hold it against me}.
3. If a movie were to be made of your life, who would you cast to play the part of you?
I’m going to go with Jennifer Garner. Not because she looks anything like me {I wish}, but she’s a fun actress and she named her dog Martha Stewart. What’s not to like?
4. What song would you choose as the theme song for your life?
I can’t think of a theme song for my life, so I thought I’d just give you a good laugh and tell you my favorite song of all time: Careless Whispers by George Michael. I know, the 80’s rocked, right?
5. What is one thing most people would be surprised to hear about you?
Most people find the fact that I have a rice phobia pretty crazy. There is no explanation for it, but I have never and could never eat rice.
6. What/who inspired you to start paper crafting?
My BFF Wendy Bond. She invited me to a card party she was hosting. At first I didn’t “get it”, but it wasn’t long before I become obsessed passionate about card making.
7. What is your biggest paper crafting challenge?
My biggest challenge is actually getting myself off the computer and going to my craft room to make something. I get lost in cyber space for hours on end, and then I’m too tired or overwhelmed to create.
8. If you were only allowed two items to create a card beside cardstock and adhesive, what would they be?
Ribbon and my sewing machine. They can both be the perfect final touch to a card.
9. What is your favorite occasion or holiday to paper craft and why?
I would have to say Christmas. The products and the project ideas are endless.
10. How would you describe your style?
I’m not quite sure I have a distinct style, but I aim to make fresh and clean cards with a touch of originality here and there.
In Charlene's She is Strength Card, she carries the design and sentiment from the front to the inside.
11. When is your favorite time to craft?
More often than not, I’m heading to my craft room around 11 p.m. and I stay there until 2-3 a.m. Only on my days off and weekends, of course.
12. What sort of music do you listen to while crafting?
It’s not music, but rather my TV that is turned on while I’m in the craft room. And it’s usually set on the Food Channel. No wonder I get hungry at 2 a.m.!
13. How does your family participate in your paper crafting passion?
While he doesn’t “participate” in crafting, my husband was very supportive when he realized how much I loved my new hobby. He suggested we develop our basement, and helped me create a beautiful craft room.
14. When it comes to calls and deadlines, how do you keep yourself organized?
I’m a bit of a mess when it comes to organization of calls and deadlines, so I end up being very last-minute. My process includes a lot of photo boxes and sticky notes. It’s not pretty, people!
15. Do you remember what Paper Crafts issue your first project appeared in? How has your style changed since then?
Card Creations, Vol. 7. It wasn’t that long ago, but I think I have been all over the board and back again trying to find my “Char Card” style.
In Charlene's There is No Doubt Card, she finishes her sentiment on the inside. We love her "Char Card" style!
16. Have you contributed to any design teams in the past or present? If so, which ones?
I have just completed a design team spot with Elzybells Stamp Company UK. I’m currently part of Embellish Magazine and Perfectly Pretty. Also very close to my heart is a color challenge that my five BFF’s and I do each week called Loonie Stampers Challenge.
17. Name three designers whose styles you like and why they appeal to you.
- Nichole Heady – There isn’t anything Nichole does that I don’t love. She’s brilliant!
- Teri Anderson – I love her clean and oh, so playful style. “Meeting” her cards each day makes me smile.
- Jennifer McGuire – She’s incredibly talented, but what I love is that she’s just so real and down to earth in her videos. Fun stuff.
18. Do you have any advice/tips for someone who’s never been published or who wants to submit for the first time?
If you would like to see your work published in the magazines, you need to know that it IS possible and you CAN make it happen. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get immediate results. Try and try again.
19. What was your inspiration for your Sunny Thank You card that appears on the cover of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2?
When I made this card I was just enjoying putting together some of my very favorite things – Papertrey’s Summer Sunrise cardstock, crocheted flowers and a new K&Company pad of patterned paper. Yummy! I also have a thing for stamping sentiments and then cutting it out to add to the card. This card is clean and simple, so to carry the design to the inside, all it needed was matching blocks of patterned paper to make it flow.
In Charlene's Sunny Thank You Card, she carries the design (color blocks) from the front to the inside.
20. Do you have a blog or online gallery? If so, please provide the URL.
I do have a blog (www.willowandpaisley.typepad.com). For those of you who would like to purchase Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2, please visit my blog to hear about the special deal you can get!
Thanks, Charlene! Our friends at Technique Tuesday were nice enough to donate three sets of their Loving Words stamp set by Ali Edwards – the same set Charlene used to create her Sunny Thank You and There is No Doubt cards. Please leave a comment and I’ll pick three random winners to receive this set, plus a copy of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Three lucky people will win this fun sentiment set from Technique Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday!
Kelly
P.S. Make sure you join us tomorrow for our final spotlight on cover girl Becky Olsen!
P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Magazine Monday and the first day of our exciting Card Creations, Start to Finish Week! Like I mentioned last Friday, we’ll be “starting” our promotional week here and “finishing” the week with Cath on Moxie Fab World. Doesn’t that sound just moxie fab?
Since we have these first three days on Paper Crafts Connection, we’ll be spotlighting all three of our talented cover girls: Tanis Giesbrecht today, Charlene Austin tomorrow and Becky Olsen on Wednesday.
In addition to making the cover, all three of these ladies have multiple cards in Cards Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. Since they have their own unique way of carrying the design from the front to the inside of the card, we thought they each deserved their day in the spotlight. So, without further ado, let’s get to know Miss Tanis a little bit better!
Tanis Giesbrecht
1. Where did you grow up?
I grew up playing near the woods and the water in Kenora, Ontario, Canada.
2. Do you work outside the home? If so, what do you do?
I’m a teacher turned stay-at-home mom. I teach piano at home. Next year my baby goes to grade one and I’ll be SLOWLY dipping my big toe into that pool again after 14 years (yikes!).
3. If a movie were to be made of your life, who would you cast to play the part of you?
How about Zooey Deschanel? She looks nothing like me and is a “few” years younger than me, but I totally loved her in Bridge to Terabithia and Elf.
4. What song would you choose as the theme song for your life?
Getting to the core of who I am, it would have to be “Let My Life Song Sing to You” by Casting Crowns.
5. What is one thing most people would be surprised to hear about you?
That I’m short. And I play a mean defense in hockey (he he). I think it’s funny when people assume you’re tall from your headshot, but I’m only 5′ 1”.
6. What/who inspired you to start paper crafting?
Ever since I was young, I loved art and crafty things. I dabbled in many INTERESTING crafting possibilities as a teen and young adult (think homemade scrunchies and poofy fabric-covered trinket boxes), but finally found a passion for paper and stamps in 2003 at a stamping party.
7. What is your biggest paper crafting challenge?
Getting out of a creative slump is the hardest thing for me. My creative life is pretty wavy. After a few days of GOOD crafting, the slump hits. I usually just take a day or two off and I’m good to go again, but it helps loads to have easy access to great inspiration, both online and in magazines.
8. If you were only allowed two items to create a card beside cardstock and adhesive, what would they be?
Patterned paper and my sewing machine.
9. What is your favorite occasion or holiday to paper craft and why?
I enjoy making cards for all kinds of occasions, but I feel the happiest when I make something I really love for my house.
10. How would you describe your style?
I let the papers or stamps I’ve chosen decide what my style will be. But usually my projects have a whimsical, homespun feel.
We just loved the design of Tanis' Happy Birthday to You Card.
11. When is your favorite time to craft?
When I have spare time! It can really be any time of the day, as long as something has inspired me to create.
12. What sort of music do you listen to while crafting?
I have noise around me ALL day long. I prefer silence!
13. How does your family participate in your paper crafting passion?
Mostly just by giving me time to create! My two older girls sometimes join in and make something of their own. And they all join in the “Yes mom, it’s very cute” chorus when I ask for an opinion on a finished project.
14. When it comes to calls and deadlines, how do you keep yourself organized?
I use Google Calendar. It’s really simple to use, always available and I can’t lose it under a stack of papers.
15. Do you remember what Paper Crafts issue your first project appeared in? How has your style changed since then?
My first card appeared in the March 2007 issue as a winner of the Birthday Blowout contest. After getting the news that I had won, I jumped right on the current call and had my first card accepted in the April/May 2007 issue. I’m not sure I HAD a style back then, but I really enjoyed distressing my projects. I still enjoy that technique if it suits the project I’m working on, but my favorite cards now are usually bright, happy, clean and simple.
16. Have you contributed to any design teams in the past or present? If so, which ones?
I’ve been a part of the Odd Bird Planet and Queen Kat Designs teams over the past couple of years. I’m currently on the DT for Caardvarks (a card challenge site) and I draw stamp designs for Unity Stamp Company.
17. Name three designers whose styles you like and why they appeal to you.
- Teri Anderson for her FUN spirit which seeps into her cleverly designed cards.
- Dawn McVey for her amazing use of color and FINE stamping abilities.
- Julie Campbell for her homespun, warm style and personality.
18. Do you have any advice/tips for someone who’s never been published or who wants to submit for the first time?
Don’t be shy, don’t give up and enjoy the process! I’ve seen many comments from people saying “I’m not ready” or “I’m too nervous”…but really there’s no need! And if you enjoy the process of creating to submit, there is nothing to lose. The biggest rewards for me have been the many things I’ve learned about paper crafting and how I’ve grown as a designer and as a person in the process.
19. What was your inspiration for your What Hill? card that appears on the cover of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2?
My project idea started with a sheet of birthday sentiment rub ons, which gave me a head start on the design and the inside of the card. The hill was an obvious starting point for me and once I found the perfect stamp set, the rest was all downhill from there.
Tanis' What Hill? card carries the design and sentiment from the front to the inside. Nice job, Tanis!
20. Do you have a blog or online gallery? If so, please provide the URL.
I do have a blog (http://papercanvas.wordpress.com). For those of you who would like to purchase Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2, please visit my blog to hear about the special deal you can get!
Thanks, Tanis! Our friends at Unity Stamp Company were nice enough to donate three sets of their Tiny Giggle Grove stamp set – the same set Tanis used to create her cover card above. Please leave a comment and I’ll pick three random winners to receive this set, plus a copy of Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Three lucky winners will take home this fun Unity stamp set!
Happy Monday!
Kelly
P.S. It’s time to announce the winners from Susan’s Tips, Tools, & Techniques Trivia post and my Card Creations: Start to Finish Week post!
Susan’s winners:
1. Julie E (Jan. 7, 8:40 p.m.) Winner of the unfinished MakeMemo Board!
2. Pam of Memphis (Jan. 7, 10:22 a.m.) Winner of the Fiskars circle cutter and three Marvy punches!
My winners:
1. Karen (Jan. 8, 5:11 a.m.)
2. cards4ever (Jan. 8, 8:38 a.m.)
3. Janet Zeppa (Jan. 10, 3:29 p.m.)
Congrats, winners! I’ll be contacting you shortly to discuss your prizes and get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! We may only be a week into the New Year, but it’s clear that the readers of this blog have one important goal for 2010: paper craft more!
Whether you want to try new techniques, a different style or (finally!) submit your designs for publication, we hope this year will be one where you “start” and “finish” many projects.
If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get those creative juices flowing, look no further than our latest special issue, Card Creations: Start to Finish, Vol. 2. On sale now, this magazine boasts over 300 ideas for the front and inside of your cards!
All next week we’ll be spotlighting this inspirational magazine right here and on the Moxie Fab World blog. Since this issue has a unique “start to finish” premise, we’ll be following suit by starting our promotional week here on Monday and finishing the week with Cath on Moxie Fab World. Fabulous cards, daily giveaways…doesn’t that sound like paper crafting paradise?
Here on Paper Crafts Connection, instead of just one designer spotlight, we’ll be interviewing all three of our talented cover girls from Monday to Wednesday! Each one will have their own day to share their unique design secrets, as well as talk about the inspiration for their individual cover cards. Make sure you join us as we get to know Tanis Giesbrecht, Charlene Austin and Becky Olsen just a little bit better!
Click on the cover image to buy your copy today!
Ready’s for today’s giveaway? Our good friend Anna Griffin is off to a very good “start” in 2010! Anna is set to make her HSN debut Tuesday, Jan. 12 with the launch of her brand new show, Anna Griffin Designer Paper Crafting. Featuring exclusive papers, embellishments and crafting accessories, each is designed by Anna to celebrate memories with elegance and sophistication. If you’d like to tune in, Anna’s segments will air at 1 a.m. and 4 p.m. (EST).
Anna has graciously donated three of her new clear stamp storage binders – an item that will debut on HSN! These stamp binders feature 12 individual plastic pockets with tab tops and 66 total stickers for organization. To be eligible for our random drawing, leave a comment telling me a project you would like to “finish” in 2010. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Sunday, Jan. 9.
Three lucky people will win this two-binder stamp storage set!
See ya back here for Card Creations: Start to Finish Week!
Kelly
P.S. It’s time to announce the winners from Brandy’s Tweet, Tweet…Happy Bird Day! post and Jessica’s Resolutions in Paper Crafting post!
Brandy’s winner:
1. Jenny McGee (Jan. 5, 6:29 a.m.)
Jessica’s winner:
1. Mel (Jan. 6, 8:42 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! I’ll be contacting you shortly to discuss your prizes and get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
Holly Mills
2010 is right around the corner and while I typically don’t make resolutions, I do have a personal goal to try several new things every year. 2009 held many changes for me – the least being changing jobs. To a paper crafting company, nonetheless. I figured since I was on such a roll, I should continue down the slippery path of crafting and give it a try myself.
Thanks to the guidance of my co-workers (Holla!), I have developed a healthy starter crafting kit. I figure there’s no time like the present to squeeze in one last experiment…er…I mean experience before the clock hits twelve.
I recently spent a morning making my first handmade card. (Angel choir chimes in.) It took me a long time to get going because I kept getting distracted with all my new crafting tools. It sort of felt like a second Christmas! I developed quite the pile of supplies on my kitchen counter and my cat let curiosity get the best of him, so he came to check out the fanfare.
Wink: Woman, what is this dye-cutting, thicker-sticking, card-cutting, brad-pushing, glue-smearing on my countertop?
Me: I thought I would try making a card. You know, see what the fuss is about.
Wink: The fuss is the mess I’m about to make by lying all over your paper scraps and kicking supplies around. I’m hoping a few cat hairs will add to the charm, if not the validity of this first-ever card making event.
I used Beatriz Jennings’ Silver Snow Card from Holiday Cards & More, Volume 3 as my inspiration.
Silver Snow Card by Beatriz Jennings
While my creation doesn’t do hers justice, I figure we’ve all got to start somewhere, right?
Whimsical Snow Card by Holly Mills
By the way, Card Creations: Start to Finish, Volume 2 goes on sale today! It was my first project when I started working at Paper Crafts. When I showed my desk copy to my folks, they acted a bit surprised and impressed. When I inquired more about their reaction, my dad said,“Wow, you actually have proof of a job. I thought you just colored all day.” So run out tomorrow and buy the latest Paper Crafts coloring book!
Keep smiling,
Holly
P.S. Stay tuned for our fun Card Creations: Start to Finish Week (Jan. 11-15) on this blog and Moxie Fab World!
P.P.S. Speaking of Moxie Fab World, Cath is counting down to 2010 by showing you a sampling of all her moxie fab posts from 2009. Hop on over to weigh in on your favorites and possibly win a prize!
Paper Crafts Connection 