March 1st Ideas & Inspiration

Thinking of You Card by Lisa Dorsey

Tres Swirls Paper by Autumn Leaves
Crush Rub-ons by Fancy Pants
Chipboard Kit by Art Warehouse
Foundations Journaling Clear Stamps by Maya Road
Brights Paper Frills by Doodlebug Design Inc.
















Genuine Boy Card by Jessica Witty

Little Boys Paper Collection by Cosmo Cricket
Olive Polka Dot Ribbon by May Arts




















Celebrate Cake Gift Box by Melissa Phillips

Cake Box by Petaloo
Whilistripe Paper by Autumn Leaves
Whiligold Paper by Autumn Leaves
Medallions Paper by Autumn Leaves
Orange Polka-Dots Ribbon by May Arts
Felt Flower by Queen & Co.
Making Memories Noteworthy Button
Crate Paper Baby Bee Ric-Rac







































Easter Treats by Melissa Phillips

Clear Round Tubes
Drapin Daisies Paper by Imaginisce
Spring Fling Paper by Imaginisce
Yellow Gingham Ribbon by May Arts

Paper Salon in the store

Check out these fun Papers, Stamps, Rub-ons, Stickers, Notecards and Chipboard from Paper Salon. More coming soon including the Fabulous Sorbet Collection, Designer Labels, Embellishment Grab Bags, Trims and Lovely Lace Cardstock!

Don't forget to check the blog tomorrow for new Ideas & Inspiration. We also have a Very Special Announcement that I'm really excited to share!

March Guest Designer & More

Thanks to everyone who took the time to send so many AMAZING Guest Designer submissions. The response was overwhelming and I had a very, very tough time choosing the winner. SO, I choose a March Guest Designer plus TEN Honorable Mentions!

The Winner for March Guest Designer is Michelle Clement.....Congrats Michelle! Check back March 15th to see what Michelle creates with the team.

Ten Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):

Wendy Sue Anderson
Charity Hassel
Sarah Rice
Linda Beeson
Danielle Holsapple
Beatriz Jennings
Daniela Dobson
Michelle Pearson
Crystal Brown
Kim Frantz

Honorable Mentions, please send your address for a goodie prize.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to submit, please watch our newsletter for more contests to come!

1 Product, 3 Ways Workshop

For our first Workshop, Jessica, Lisa and Melissa used the Mini Tinted Purses and did some AMAZING things with them. These designs are perfect for Spring party favors, Birthday gifts or just because you want to give a little sweet gift to a friend.
















Spring Purse by Jessica Witty

Step 1: Lay purse flat on table and apply flower spray rub-on to front.

Step 2: Stamp the butterfly on Cardstock, cut out and bend up wings; adhere to flowers on purse.

Step 3: Assemble purse and tie small piece of ribbon to handle.




















Miracle Purse by Melissa Phillips

Step 1: Cut floral blue paper to fit inside panels of front and back of bag. Insert and attach along upper edges.

Step 2: Fill with gift and secure snap to close. Wrap pink polka-dot ribbon around bag and tie in bow directly over snap. Trim ends using pinking shears.

Step 3: Attach baby sticker over ribbon near bottom of bag.

Step 4: Tie button leaves and round blue button with thread. Attach flower button to handle and adhere blue button to center. Adhere leaf buttons to sides of flowers.

For You Purse by Lisa Dorsey

"This sweet little purse was so much fun to make. When I create projects, sometimes I like to mimic elements from the pattern paper that I am using. That is what I did here. I loved the simple flowers that were part of this paper so I decided to recreate one of them for my purse."

Step 1: Start by using your red marker to draw in stitching around the outside edges of the purse. Don't worry if you make a mistake. A little nail polish remover will take permanent marker of most surfaces.




















Step 2: Using your scallop scissors, cut a strip of pattern paper. In order to cut a straight line, use a ruler to draw a straight line on the back of the paper. Then use the line as a guide to help you cut a straight line. If you don't have a scalloped scissors use a piece of paper with a scalloped edge as a template and draw the scallops on the back of your pattern paper and cut out. Use the small hole punch to punch a circle in the center of each scallop. Attach two scalloped edge strips to the bottom of the purse, one on the front and one on the bottom.




















Step 3: Cut a 1 ¾ inch stem from the green cardstock and one leaf. To cut the stem, simply cut a thin strip with a V at the top. Use the ¼ inch hole punch and punch two red dots from the red cardstock. Punch three smaller holes from the red also; Assemble to create the flower.

Step 4: Print or stamp a sentiment on cardstock and cut into tag; hang on bag with gingham ribbon.

Ideas & Inspiration

Melissa, Lisa & Jessica feel spring in the air so here are some projects to help you get snow and chilly weather out of your mind.




















Melissa used the Flower Card by Petaloo and added Felt flowers by Prima, a crochet flower & button by Fancy Pants, Spring Rub-ons by Cosmo Cricket, and used Felt Fushion Scroll by Queen & Co. on the pot. She decorated the matching envelope with paper and another Felt flower. Absolutely Adorable card!











































Lisa made a cute jelly bean centerpiece from the Clear Paint Can by Hampton Art, Little Girl Paper by Cosmo Cricket, Scalloped Notecards by Jenni Bowlin, Crush Rub-ons by Fancy Pants, Trims n Things Stamps by Sassafras Lass and Petite Sheer Ribbon. Lisa doodled on her flowers with a white sharpie and printed the title from her computer. What a great Spring or Easter project!





















Jessica used the Mini Gable Box to hold her Adorable Barrettes. She covered alligator clips with ribbon and decorated them with Crocheted Flowers by Fancy Pants, Heart Buttons by Doodlebug and Fancy Pants buttons. Jessica made a gift holder from Fancy Pants Paper and decorated the gable box by stamping the small flower stamp from Creative Cafe's Everyday Card set all over the box and embellishing with Fancy Pant's Die-cuts. Sweet gift!

Crafting for Kids

A whole new section has been added to the store - Crafting for Kids........Just in time for Easter gifts! Check out the stamp sets, altered frame and door hanger kits and jumbo kid-safe ink pads. While you're placing an order for yourself, don't forget to include a special surprise for the kids.



















The Jolie Chocolat and Ally's Wonderland Collections from SEI are here.....glitter, shimmer and embossed papers in each collection!

Also added Making Memories Noteworthy products.....the '08 Collection will be here soon.

Check the blog on February 21st for plenty of NEW inspiration by Melissa, Jessica and Lisa. You won't want to miss it!!

Valentine Special!

In honor of Valentine's Day, all orders over $50.00 will get 10% off! Buy yourself a gift that will last longer than roses today :) Use coupon code LOVE when checking out.