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Quiet Book Instructions

post date iconJune 17th, 2010 author iconTammy Morrill
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Such a darling quiet book from the June-July issue of Simply Handmade, dreamed up and brought to completion by our own Kate Ryskamp. Templates, general book construction directions, and flower page directions are in the book itself; here are the directions for the remaining pages.

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Quiet Book Instructions
 

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.

Free Download from For the Home

post date iconMarch 11th, 2010 author iconTammy Morrill
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The next book in Northridge Publishing’s Create series is called For the Home — and you’re gonna love it. Jump on over to the Scrapbook Trends blog for a free sneak-peek download of three great projects!

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Free Download from For the Home
 

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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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.

Free Download: Valentine’s Digital Kit

post date iconFebruary 8th, 2010 author iconHannah Craner
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We hope you are enjoying last week’s digital freebie. Today we have another Valentine kit for you; this time in untraditional valentine colors. Click the links below to download the 8 papers:

Download #1
Download #2

P.S. Head on over to the Simply Handmade blog to download 2 box templates that coordinate with today’s digital freebie. They are simple to make; just print, cut and glue!

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Free Download: Valentine’s Digital Kit
 

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/

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/

Giveaway – Kaisercraft storage binder full of V-Day embellies!

post date iconJanuary 29th, 2010 author iconTammy Morrill
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So I’ve had my eye on these Kaisercraft A-5 Binders for awhile — they look really cool, they’re sturdy, and they’ve got tons of room to store stickers, ribbon cards, and other semi-flat embellishments. Kaisercraft sent this baby over to us, along with zippered storage sheets stuffed with cute products from their new Made with Love line, and today… right in time for Valentine’s Day crafting… you can win it. It’s all yours if you’re the lucky random commenter! Winner to be announced Monday morning, 9am MST.

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You’re going to feel so organized. That little lever lifts up to open the rings, pretty nifty.

kaisercraft 3

Rub ons (b&w, color), die cuts, letter stickers, felt shapes, ribbon… nice.

kaisercraft 1

(And now you’ve seen my early 90′s wallpaper and know that I have a wallpaper-removal project in my future.)

Thanks to Kaisercraft for the lovely giveaway! Find Kaisercraft retailers here.

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Giveaway – Kaisercraft storage binder full of V-Day embellies!
 

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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