Like my dad has always said, the early bird gets the worm. For me... I'm not so much an early bird, but for this new Cosmo Cricket release I am totally willing to reform! This line has a fun and quirky side along with beautiful colors and a vintage feel.
Check out the adorable chipboard (I love the toaster!) I'm also diggin' the vintage sugar and spice canisters. The Farmer's Market floral is another favorite -- soo pretty! You can check out their website to see the rest of the release. And Happy Monday!
It can't get much better than this! We just rolled out an exciting new option where you can view our complete magazines online, along with over 30 back issues. No more waiting around for the mail to show up; this is even hotter than hot off the press! To celebrate the wonders of technology, as well as our new upcoming Mini Albums Idea Book, we are giving you free unlimited online access to our previous Mini Albums Idea Book. The print version of this hot book sold out in record time, but now you can have it forever, with love, from us. Come join in the fun and check out our online issues right now!
And hey, what better way to celebrate Earth Day than to GO GREEN with an online subscription?
Click here for your free online Mini Albums Idea Book.
I keep seeing all these super cute butterflies around! Check out a few of my favorite sightings:
We're having a fabulous die cut machine giveaway over on our Simply Handmade blog that ends on Friday! We reviewed several of the industry's top die cut machines in the April/May issue of Simply Handmade and we are giving away a Sizzix Big Shot and a QuicKutz Silhouette to two lucky winners. Hurry over there to enter!
Being earth friendly is always a good thing and when I received an email from one of our readers showing us how she is eco-friendly with her older magazines, I had to share it with all of you. Many people use our books to help them make cards, but Lydia Fiedler from Austin, TX used the March 2008 issue to actually MAKE her card! Each element on her "Sustainable Summer" card (except
the kraft card base) is actually cut or punched from the pages of the magazine; how awesome! The ultimate recycling project!
She left us with some sweet words, saying: "It's nice to have a magazine with such beautiful art continue to produce beautiful art when I'm done reading it! :)"
Thanks for sharing Lydia!
The first winner we picked for the Sassafras giveaway didn't respond, so we've picked another winner. Congratulations to Rae! We're glad you love 'em all, because they're all yours! Send an email to [email protected] with your info and we'll get it out to you.
And on another floral note, we're really loving this hot card by Ashely C. Newell. The handmade flower pulls together in a second and really puts it over the top! See Ashley's blog for supplies and instructions. Thanks Ashley and happy friday to all!
Easter is just around the corner, but there is still time to whip out a few quick and crafty cards to add to your Easter baskets. This card from the April issue of CARDS only uses a few supplies and it looks like you spent lots of time creating it. Using a die cut is a simple way to get a custom egg shape. I spiced mine up with a few white brads to create a polka dot egg.
Eggs by Alisha Gordon
Supplies:
Patterned paper: Making Memories; Brads: Bazzill Basics; Sticker lettering: American Crafts; Egg die cut: Cosmo Cricket; Paper frill: Sassafras
Instructions:
1. Trim green circle patterned paper to create a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4" card base.
2. Piece together strips of pink circle and green striped paper and adhere it to the card base, leaving a 1/4" border of the green circle patterned paper showing.
3. Cover the seam with a scalloped paper frill.
4. Attach brads to a pink die cut egg and adhere it to the card front on the left side.
5. Spell out a sentiment with brown sticker letters.
For more Easter cards and other spring ideas pick up your own copy of the April 2009 issue today!
Ready for more?
Making Memories has a plethora of beautiful flowers. You can purchase them individually to create your own layering, or you can just cut to the chase and get the flowers that are ready to adhere. And I'm envisioning some cool ways to re-use the flower patch packaging...like as a gift box for a set of handmade cards!
Chatterbox has all your goodies in one package. The artsy.licious packs include felt flowers, buttons, jewels and more. I really like their bright colors and fun textures. Perfect for layering to your hearts content!
Hi Caroline! Thanks to random.org, you were lucky #37 in the comments. Email your address to me: [email protected] and we'll get those Sassafras Blossoms out to you!
