Spring Sale: March 18-28

It feels like a while since CM has had a sale!  Check on my website for a ton of traditional products that are now 40% off.  Products include cardstock packs (starting at $4.80), punches, Simply Said books, paper packs, and more! Quantities are limited.

Even more exciting is the digital sale, as all artwork and downloads are now 30% off.  Perfect time to upgrade to Storybook Creator 4.0 or build your artwork collection!

Workshop Update: More Borders and Bows

Bliss created a whimsical set of cards using the Cricut Reminisce cartridge for her embellishments. I love her borders and the use of the embossed cardstock (my new favorite!). 

Meanwhile, just in the nick of time, I finished my two remaining projects for Sunday's workshop.  I found this super simple treat holder idea on Pinterest.

And I've been wanting to create a project using envelopes, since I have a ton leftover from all my Zazzle orders. I was excited when I found a tutorial on the Paper Source website to create an envelope accordion.  I created a simpler version that can be used to organize lists, notes, and coupons. 

When opened, the accordion has three pockets to corral any type of paper.



Envelope accordion - front

Envelope accordion - back

March Workshop: Borders and Bows

"Borders and Bows"

Sunday, March 17

Nishida residence in Aiea

Kit Cost: $15
RSVP by March 15

bring your tape runner!

The beautiful embossed cardstock and designer prints from the "P.S. I Love You" paper pack are our inspiration for this month's workshop. 

My initial goal was to create borders using CM's new border making tool.  However, I realized  I only had one cartridge: picket fence.  Since that didn't really work with the designs of the our paper pack, I turned to other types of borders: paper ribbon and strips of printed paper.  I also found some neat card designs on Pinterest again that I wanted to incorporate into this set.  



Stay tuned... I plan to make two more small projects: a simple treat holder and an envelope accordion.  I hope you can join us next Sunday!

A Trip to Paper Source

In one of my first posts of the new year, I talked about creating lined envelopes using tools ordered from Paper Source's website.  On a recent trip to southern California, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Paper Source is not only online, but they have a storefront as well!  We visited the store on State Street in Santa Barbara.

 

 I was drooling over this section of cards and matching envelopes in every imaginable color!

What a fun store! Since I didn't have a project in mind, I controlled myself and only picked up a few items.  I bought some envelope seals and a birthday card kit.  Can't wait to put the kit together...

Stampin Up! Inspiration

On Saturday, I attended Shereen's card workshop using Stampin Up! products. We did 4 cards and repeated them 3 times. I don't consider myself a good stamper (I get so nervous!), but I always enjoy learning new craft techniques.  Here's a shot of the 4 cards we created.  Can't wait to add them to my collection...

February Workshop: Glorious Girlfriends

"Glorious Girlfriends"

Sunday, February 24

Nishida residence in Aiea

Kit Cost: $15
RSVP by February 15

bring your tape runner!

During our crafting time this month, we'll be pulling out the Enchanted Papers and embellishments to create cards and little gifts with a feminine flair.  Bliss has some projects in mind, including a CD holder and tea favors.  Recently, I've found inspiration on Pinterest, which is a crafter's dream!  All of my card designs/projects this month were patterned after something I've found on Pinterest. 

Card set

Post it holder

Gift card "wallet"

Open up the wallet for a surprise inside!

Another gift card holder with a belly band.

 You could also slip a note inside the pocket instead of a gift card.

Hope you can join us later this month to create these fun projects. Happy Valentines Day!

Sneak Peak of New Products

Every other month is a new product launch... Here are videos featuring the brand new Shape Maker and a new album (It's a Boy!) in the Fast to Fabulous collection.  Love them both - so excited to order them in March!