DIY Gift Bag using an old catalog! Recycle, re-use, repurpose!

Hi all you crafty gals...
Here is a quick video for my Paper Cupcakes team members,
showing how to make a gift bag from an old catalog!

 YOU can use any paper for this project.

Easy Peasy!

Thinking about a fun business to support your craftiness?

Join the Paper Cupcakes!

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Have fun creating!!!

Simply Inspired May Blog Hop ~ {CTMH} "Free To Be Me" National Scrapbooking Special

Welcome back to our "Simply Inspired Blog Hop!"

If you just hopped over from the amazing Karen Pedersen's blog, then you are on the right track!

Today we are featuring the delicious "Free to be Me"

exclusive paper kit. This beautiful kit is only available in May as a National Scrapbooking Promotion! 

Find out {HERE} how you can get your own!

I love the embossed solids and the trendy vellum!  You must see it in person!

SO…about my creative process.

Today was "Git r done" day!

That's right, no time to mull it over…just grab and go!

I spread out my papers and loved the Aqua and Red combo.

Even though it has a "feather" theme throughout, I kept seeing a "Vintage Travel Trailer Vibe"

AND my favorite new set is our cute little camper crazy set!

I'm convinced it was made just for me!

(Since I am restoring my own 1956 Deville)

So out came the stamps…

I went into my happy crafty space and looked around at what I had that I wanted to alter.  Oh yes, our new card box! PERFECT…

The creative process began…and so here are a few of my TIPS to share…

Sometimes a pop of black is a must to help an item stand out.

I love using our zip strips and cutting them apart.

I used the words mounted on black for my box.

It's like a free embellishment on each piece of background & texture paper!

Don't forget to work on an old magazine when using our wonderful bonding memories glue.

Just flip the page for a clean surface!

Got a little glob of glue on your paper, use our rub & remove eraser! Works like a charm!

Coloring in an image? I like to outline in grey for a shadowed effect.

And don't forget the embellishments!

Dots, ribbon, washi tape…done.

Sweet and Simple.

Perfect to hold your A-2 standard cards and envelopes!

When coloring, I always stamp a few images in case I mess up…so I had an extra camper ready to go.

Then…I was starring at my scraps and decided to

"Craft my Stash" and

whipped up a quick easy card…I just started piecing and gluing…

These are pieces that many chuck in the trash.

Not me…hello, not bad from my scraps!

YOU can make one too!  It's so fun and easy!

Now that's thinking outside the feathered box!

Can't wait to see more?

Hop on over to Pamela O'Conner's blog for MORE incredible inspiration!

And if you get lost along the way you can always

start at the beginning and visit the talented Dana Kessler's blog!

Now wasn't this fun?

I have a cute layout I made of my travel trailer using Studio J!  Came back for visit and I will post it for you to see! Easy Peasy!!!

{CTMH} Close to my Heart Easter Papercrafts Tablescape!

Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!  Whip out your Cricut! Oh, and don't miss our $99 ($400 value)
kit this month! {Click Here} Be a CTMH VIP! Get discounts and wow your friends & family!

{CTMH} Close To My Heart Pennant Frame

Another Ariana paper sample using out versatile My Creations pennant frame! 
Notice how it can be hung either way!  I just need to add some journaling flags and I am done!
Still trying to decide which photo to use.

So fun and easy to use to create the perfect gift.  Don't forget Mother's day is upon us!

NEW Exclusive Embossing Folders by Close To My Heart (CTMH) Blog Hop

Hi there! It's me, bren yule, it's BLOG HOP time again!

Today is the Simply Inspired "Embossing is Boss" blog hop!

If you have come from Katy Taylors blog...then you are in the right place!

Just a fun PINSPIRED card using our new Ariana Paper Packet and our fun Damask embossing folder!

I LOVE the sweet vintage look of our new papers!

Of course the flower, leaves and wings are from our Exclusive Cricut Cartridges.

Or just click the Cricut link to the right of my side bar for more info! 

Each cartridge has over 700 images! Three to choose from!

But you all know about those right?

Now about these cool new embossing folders, we have 5 to choose from in a 5" x 7" format!

AND they have a slit at the top so you can emboss a longer piece of paper for your layouts and crafty projects!

AND there are still a few more days in February to get in on our special! 

Purchase 2 Cardstock packets and receive 1 embossing folder of your choice FREE!

Here is the cool "How-to" video from our own Jill at Close To My Heart headquarters!

If you got lost along your way during this hop, then you can start over at Dana's blog and get the full list of amazing Close To My Heart sisters artwork! 

Come back and visit me soon!