Papercraft Haven and More

Welcome to the "Trick or Treat" Halloween Blog Hop!! We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything fun about Halloween!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to catch both days for maximum ideas (you'll find the entire line-up below my post)!! We can guarantee LOTS of treats on this hop (and maybe a few TRICKS too)... So let's get hopping!!     We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper today -- A Gift Certificate for  Sweet Stamping Treats !!  To be eligible, please visit each "Blog Hop Stop" and leave a comment!!  One random winner will be chosen on Friday, October 21st (giving you plenty of time to finish the hop)... For more details on what you could choose if YOU are the winner, please be sure to v...

Welcome to the 2nd Sketch Blog Hop. The first hop last month was so popular we decided to do it again!!! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check on Saturday's blog for even more ideas on day 1!!!  So sit back & be inspired! If you just happened on the hop, be sure to go to the first stop which is Jennifer    www.craftycardgallery.blogspo t .com  so you can see the whole hop ! Grab your favorite beverage and sit back & hop along with us! 1 Jennifer  http://www.craftycardgallery. b logspot.com/ 2 Angie  http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.b l ogspot.com/ 3 Carol  http://cardstockscissorsandgl u e.blogspot.com/ 4 Ashley  http://www.theglamoroussideof s crapping.blogspot.com/ 5 Janet  http://www.createatdreamscrap b ooks.blogspot.com/ 6 Linda  http://lindascreativ...

Card Sketch Blog Hop  Welcome to the 2nd Sketch Blog Hop. The first hop last month was so popular we decided to do it again!!! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check back on Sunday, as there will be some bloggers posting cards on day 2. So sit back & be inspired! If you just happened on the hop, be sure to go to the first stop which is Jennifer   www.craftycardgallery.blogspo t .com  so you can see the whole hop ! Grab your favorite beverage and sit back & hop along with us! 1 Jennifer  http://www.craftycardgallery. b logspot.com/ 2 Angie  http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.b l ogspot.com/ 3 Carol  http://cardstockscissorsandgl u e.blogspot.com/ 4 Ashley  http://www.theglamoroussideof s crapping.blogspot.com/ 5 Janet  http://www.createatdreamscrap b o...

First off - I apologize for posting a bit late - problems with photos!!!  Welcome to Sweet Stamping Treats First Ever New Release Blog Hop! We are so happy you are here. If you are coming from Tami  you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning at   http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com/ and hop along with us. This hop is all about the new releases at Sweet Stamping Treats. The  DT and some  fun friends have put together some awesome projects using SST's new digi stamps. And there are prizes! One lucky winner who comments on the SST Blog will get to choose 3 stamps from the new release.  Plus there are 3 more chances to win 1 stamp of your choice from the new releases hidden in some of the blogs on the hop! All you have to do hop along and leave comments. You must be a follower of SST and the blog where the winner is hidden to win a stamp, some make sure you comment! For my projects, I ended up doing 4 diffe...

It's all about special events the past few days here at Memories in Tyme, showcasing birthday cards, and ways to keep track of the dates in your life that you need to keep track of each month!  Now we are going to showcase Anniversary cards!  Things are hard enough as it is, without having to rush out at the last minute to pick up a card and gift for that special someone in your life.  If you spend time once a month looking at the things you have coming up, then it  won't be so hard on you when the actual event comes around!   Anniversaries are always fun, when you celebrate that special day with your spouse and loved ones.  It isn't always easy to come up with unique ideas for your cards though, look at things others have done, as well as ideas in scrapbooks.  Maybe it's your own anniversary, or your parents'...chances are you want the card to be special to that person especially if you are spending the time to make one in the first place!  Ha...

Making cards and scrapbook pages is not hard at all, just overwhelming with all the stuff available to you...just like scrapbooking is!  If you scrapbook you can make cards and stamp, if you stamp and make cards you can scrapbook!  The fun part of it all is the supplies that both sets of crafts gives you...that can really save you money in the long run!  I started out with stamping, designing my daughters birth announcements out of a Disney stamp, ink pad and colored pencils to color the image in.  From there, it's been all about embossing, using Radiant Pearls paint, and creating fun - one of a kind cards with what I have available to me.  I am showcasing products that are must have's in my book!  In February we are going to start with easy stamping techniques, so you will need to pick up a few "basic" supplies to get started...but remember, you want to pick up things in designs you will use, not just because they look neat.  Ad...

Until the end of the year, I will be focusing on making cards.  Making cards can save you a ton of money, especially if you use scraps.  If you look at the month ahead for the upcoming events you have, then you can have a few onhand when you need them, instead of having to spend the time running out and finding the perfect one.  Basic card making is really easy, especially if you scrapbook anyway, you already have alot of supplies that you can use!  I started learning with card making, and then found scrapbooking and what it was used for, which helped me save money!  Cards can be a great way to just make someone's day by saying "thinking of you"...or "thank you" in a way that is unexpected.....  Customize the cards to fit someones personality with their favorite colors and things!     Supplies needed:   Card and envelope (can be found at any craft store in packages) Stamps or die cuts/computer Ribbon and but...

One fun and easy project you can make for your favorite friends or family members is a folder with cards!  This is an easy project to do, being able to customize each of the packets you make for the people on your gift list.  Make a set for your neighbors with birthday cards, or notecards...whatever they would use the most of.  You can make the folder in either 12 x 12 or 8.5 x 11.  If you use the larger size, you will want to trim the sides and bottom to fit the cards you do.  This size is better for larger envelopes.  I use the 8.5 x 11 with the smaller envelopes and cards!  Directions for folder:   Step one:  Take cardstock, place it in front of you so it is length wise.  Fold in half.   Step two:  Unfold the sheet of cardstock, fold the bottom length up about 2" to create a folder type look. Step three:  Unfold again, taking your scissors, you will want to cut a V in the middle on the b...

Ever get stumped for unique card ideas....or just need a way to start?  Try this site Card sketches at Witty Living  to get different ideas for your cards...  Each idea is set up for you to create exactly as the sketch is, or twist it a bit and do something different to it.  Just because they have circle embellishments on the page, doesn't mean you can't use a square shape instead!      This card was originally created by a sketch...I used paper that I loved and had just a little bit left of, and didn't use on another project...  I then took a simple daisy punch, and placed a brad in the middle of it.  This type of card can be recreated using just about any paper or shape that you have available.  Make a quick card when you are making a layout, or other project...  Keep them stashed away in a shoe box that you have altered, or some other type of item!   Card making is really easy, using a few ...

I love cheap and easy, and the Cricut machines, though a little expensive at first, can save you a ton of money depending on the cartridges you purchase and "have to have"!!!!!  I have 8 cartridges so far.....I use specifically 4 of them, and the one that came with the V1 machine, which is George and Basic shapes.  The projects I have made are used with either this cartridge, or the Wall Decor & More cartridge.  I recently started using the Gypsy machine with the V1, and oh boy...this one comes with 2 exclusive cartridges with a font and even more shapes!  So, when I was demoing for a local store, using the George and Basic Shapes cartridge, I made a folder with 4 cards in it...  This is what the result turned out to be:  This is the file folder itself, the top of the folder.  I took a 12 x 12 sheet of paper, trimming off 2" off one of the sides, and then folded a 2" flap on the side I just trimmed, then folding it in half creating a "folder ...

   This is one example of a card made from scraps and punches!   An easy card to recreate using any theme and any punches you have available to you. Items needed to recreate this card: Saying stamp Black inkpad Ribbon Button Bow punch Scissors or trimmer Scraps of paper Card/envelope  Step one:  Choose the card background you want to start with. Step two:  Choose the colors you want to use to go with the card you have selected.  Step three:  Using a trimmer or scissors, begin to make the presents for the card.  Step four:  Punch 3 bows for the presents, and create the ribbon part that goes underneath the bow.  Step five:  Using glue, put the presents together.  Step six:  Put down the background paper on the card front. Step seven:  Place the presents down on the background paper. Step eight:  Stamp the saying at the top of the card using the black ink pad. Step nine:  M...