The Cuttlebug: A Simple Solution for Embossing and Die Cuts

November 20, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under General Crafts, Paper Crafts

cuttlebug-machineThe Cuttlebug Machine released by Provo Craft provides a low tech solution to die cutting and embossing. The Cuttlebug is a cutting system designed specifically to help you make die cuts and embossings for your paper crafts and scrapbook designs. It takes a lot of the work out of hand cutting shapes and letters, and it also does the whole job without any computer or electricity! It’s like a low tech version of the Cricut Expression machine.
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Featured Crafter: Tina from KittyKatKards

September 12, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Featured Crafter, Paper Crafts

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In this Featured Crafter, we talk to Tina from KittyKatKards. Tina is 26 years old, lives in Maryland, and loves paper. Be sure to checkout KittyKatKards to see all of her wonderful origami cards. The breakup cards are hilarious!
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Laurie from MadeBySwirlyGirl

July 28, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Featured Crafter, General Crafts, Paper Crafts

madebyswirlygirl_pictureIn this Featured Crafter, we talk to Laurie from the MadeBySwirlyGirl. Read on to learn about how Laurie began creating amazing photo cards!

Tell me a little bit about yourself. Born in upstate NY and raised in Delaware and Pennsylvania, I grew up in a close-knit family with 3 siblings. While my brother pursued a higher education and eventually became a teacher, my two sisters and I–all ballet students–pursued professional careers in that field, each achieving our goals as dancers with nationally and internationally known ballet companies. The last few years of my dance career were spent performing on tour and on Broadway in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Phantom of the Opera, Brigadoon, and Nicholas Hytner’s Carousel. Read more

Sue From AllofaSutton

April 23, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Featured Crafter, Jewelry, Paper Crafts

allofasutton_pinIn this week’s featured crafter, we talk to Sue from AllofaSutton. Sue is a fellow member of the Colorado Etsy Mile High Team. Read on to learn about how Sue’s lost and found treasure turned her into a jewelry maker. Read more

Crafting for Charity

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others with your crafting skills? There are many charities looking for crafters to donate their skills. Your crafty skills would be welcomed and could help comfort others. Read more

Photoshop Elements Digital Scrapbooking Tutorial

February 26, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Craft Videos, Paper Crafts



Get freebies! See below: Basic tutorial on how to create a document, add and size elements. Check out my blog for quality freebies and more fun digital scrapping tips, ideas, and links.
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Card with Money Envelope

February 26, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Craft Videos, Paper Crafts



Make this super cute envelope card with Dawn today.

Matching Card & Envelope with Dawn

February 26, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Craft Videos, Paper Crafts



Make a matching card and envelope with this fun music video tutorial.

Becca from WhateverIsLovely

February 22, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Featured Crafter, Paper Crafts

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In this week’s featured crafter, we talk to Becca from WhateverIsLovely. Read on to learn more about Becca and her paper crafting business.
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