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July 4th, 2008

4th of July Scrapbook Kits

**STICKY: Have you checked out Mad Cropper’s latest contest yet?**
A Cherry On Top has some great 4th of July themed scrapbook layout kits that you can use to scrapbook memorable moments of America’s Independence Day! They are on special so hurry and shop till you drop while they are at discounted prizes!

Celebrate freedom with this […]

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January 4th, 2008

Fun Tricks with Glitter

I enjoy dabbling in glitter, I just don’t like the mess it leaves on my hands after I’m done with them! Haha

Colors by Jennifer McGuire.
Supplies Glitter: Doodlebug; Liquid glue: Diamond Glaze, Judikins; Heart punch: Hobby Lobby; Foam letter sticker: American Crafts; Other: Thread.
If you’re a fan of glitters then here’s a trick that Jenny […]

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October 2nd, 2007

New Fancy Pants Designs Paper and Embellishments

Ooohh, i love Fancy Pants..they’re so…fancy! haha Seriously, they are way too cute!

Fancy Pants Designs - Harvest - Posies
8 Handmade posies.2 different sizes!
orange, light brown, bark brown and green
These match the buttons felt and pins!

Fancy Pants Designs - Harvest - Pins
32 decorative pins. in hearts, stars, butterflys and flower shapes.
orange, light brown, bark brown and […]

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September 14th, 2007

Win 15,000 Acrylic Stamps at Close to my Heart

Close to my heart is celebrating September with Stamping Month and are giving away 15,000 My Acrylix Stamp kits to the first 15,000 to enter their online competition to win a grand prize worth $1000.
Make sure you visit their website during September for daily stamping tips.
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August 13th, 2007

Scrapbook Project: Embellished Paper Bag

Always wanted to embellish your paper bag? Why not do it with latest Papertrey product lines by ‘Capture the Moment’
Nichole Heady says
The patterned paper on this bag uses several images from Papertrey’s new floral set. I LOVE how purple hydrangea VersaMagic ink turns out when used on kraft paper. It is so vibrant. […]

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August 6th, 2007

Scrapbook Tip of the Day: Using Transparencies

I love transparencies. They’re one of my favourite embellishments along with rub-ons and paints!

Paint Designs on Transparencies
To create her artistic look, Joey Whittaker scanned in hand drawn shapes, added digital dingbat flowers, and output the results on transparency film. Next, she painted the back of each element with acrylic paint. The opacity really makes the […]

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August 4th, 2007

Rhonna Farrer Rub Ons - New from Autumn Leaves

Check out Rhonna Farrer’s latest Rub Ons

Aren’t they yummy?
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July 14th, 2007

Inque Boutique Stamps

Are you a mad cropper who’s also mad about stamping? Then you’d go gaga over Inque Boutique’s cute stamps!
Inque Boutique is a FUN, flirty, FASHIONABLE new company specializing in stylish stamps, inks and accessories to give everything you do that extra flash of FAB. Be sure to check them out!
Some more samples of their […]

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July 9th, 2007

CHA 2007 Summer Sneak Peek: Cherry Arte Chipboard

Aren’t these Cherry Arte chipboards adorable???
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July 6th, 2007

Creating Ribbon Closure for Cards and Envelopes

From Baby Creations, page 66. Baby announcement created by Julie Medeiros.

Creating a ribbon closure is a simple way to add a lot of extra elegance to your next card, invitation, or announcement. Accent the ribbon with a chipboard accent like in the project shown here, or try other embellishments like buttons, charms, paper flowers, […]

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