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Blog Spotting: Spiral Notebook Dies and Punches
August 12th, 2010 
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I’m currently in love with spiral notebook dies and punches, and I’m seeing them everywhere! Check out these four cards I “spotted” recently:
01. I’m loving the way Jennifer used the spiral punch to add a distressed feel to her card. This would be perfect for a “Greet-the-Teacher” card, don’t you think?
02. Maile wowed me with her stunning simplicity. The spiral notebook die adds just the right amount of interest.
03. I love the way Tiffany combines the very graphic card base with distressing elements, like the spiral notebook punch and inking. It makes for a very interesting and fun card.
04. Ashley‘s card is a stunner. The notebook punch really makes this card stand out. I love how the mostly monochromatic card enhances the colorful hot air balloons!
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Hannah Craner
Trendspotting: School Tools
As the summer draws to an end, we’ve been busily shopping for my kids’ school supplies. I love purchasing crayons, pencils, paper, and folders just as much as my two children love getting them. I’ve watched my daughter arrange and rearrange all of her supplies several times in preparation for 8th Grade. There’s something very exciting and tangible about being able to pack up and get ready for school.
So for today’s “Trendspotting” I thought we could focus on some great school-themed products that would look fabulous on your next scrapbooking project. I surfed the net for just the right products to share with you today.
Here is a sneak peek at some of the products that I found during my search,
For more photos and details, continue reading on the following pages.
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Jen Gallacher
Baker’s Twine Love
Before we start talking about the beauty that is baker’s twine, I’d like to take a moment to announce the winner from last week! I read all of your comments, and hope all of you have been enjoying your vacations! If you ever need a travel buddy — I’m game 
The randomly chosen winner is…
Congratulations Amber R.! Please email me your information at alishag@northridgepublishing.com and we will get your prize box out quickly!
I have started to see baker’s twine everywhere, and have found myself obsessing over the cute little string. Traditionally, it comes in a red and white combination, but as you will see it is now available in a wide variety of colors. Swoon! As I was purusing the CARDS August 2010 issue, I noticed quite a few cards using baker’s twine. Let’s check out a few!
This first one is by Brenda Weaver. Doesn’t the red twine just pop on this card? Adorable!
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Alisha Gordon
Blog Spotting: Paper Flowers
I’m changing things up a little for this week’s Blog Spotting with CARDS. Instead of cards, I’ve spotted six flower tutorials that would make beautiful embellishments on cards or scrapbook pages. Each is unique. I’m itching to break out my paper crafting supplies after spotting these six fabulous flowers!
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Hannah Craner
CHA Sneak Peeks: Sassafras and EK Success
I’m back and ready to share some more great CHA releases. Today we’re featuring Sassafras and EK Success.
Sassafras’s vintage vibe always offers scrapbookers exciting new products. This show they are offering several new blooms for buyers:
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Jen Gallacher
CHA Sneak Peeks: Pink Paislee and Bo Bunny
Once again I have some fabulous product releases to show you, starting with Pink Paislee. Pink Paislee is noted for their sophisticated style and delicate color palettes. This show’s release is no exception.
“Cushies” are a foam alphabet sticker offered in four lovely colors:
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Jen Gallacher
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