First I'll announce the winner from the Craftsy Paper Craft Instructor Blog Hop. This winner will receive a free spot in my Celebrating Everyday Moments class.
The winner is...Um, my fave tip and a brand new thing I have started in my own craft room is the "Use or Lose it" box for supplies I have had for ages!!
Congratulations Melinda!! Please send me an email asap (link's at the top of the sidebar) and I'll get you registered. Have fun!
Now, on to the We R Memory Keepers blog hop winner. This winner will receive a free 3x4 Card Punch.
The winner is...Congrats Reel Girl!! I know you're going to love this punch, and it will save you some crafting time. Please send me an email (link's in the sidebar) with your full name and shipping address and I'll pass on your info to We R. Enjoy!
Crafting Tips
As part of the Craftsy blog hop I shared a tip with you, and then asked you to share your favorite tip with me in the comments. I loved reading your responses, and I thought it would be fun to share them with you (in case you didn't get to read through them). Thanks for sharing these awesome tips!
Melanie Stanczyk said...
Omgosh I would love to join your class. Ok, lets see my best paper crafting tip...Buy, Buy, Buy...then use, use, use! That's probably not what you had in mind but works for me :)
Angela said...
Paper crafting tip? I think I would say when I learned how to line up my alphabet stickers on a ruler edge before applying them to my page. It helped everything line up so much better! Happy NSD!
Tracey said...
One of my favorite tips is to use old, uninspiring chipboard from your stash under items to elevate it on your layouts. Saves $$ on foam adhesive!
littlesavedgirl said...
You all are so generous! My best paper crafting tip is never throw away scraps!
sabbycat said...
My best tip is to use leftover scraps to make cards with! Thanks for the hop,it's been fun. Happy NSD!
Deeps said...
My favorite tip ISO use sketches when I am stuck and yes I never throw my scraps away.
Kim Barrera said...
I love to use my scraps to cut out different shapes circles, hearts, triangles etc and create designs on my cards and layouts.
Robin said...
I listen to books on my IPOD anything with a mystery. Love to drink coffee and water. Love playing with our 5 rescue Westies. I always enjoy making cards and participating in card drives for a good cause and OWH.
jengd said...
Fun page, lovely card! Papercrafting tip: do what feels right for you. Trends come and go and it's great to incorporate them if it's something you like or feels right. However, if the trend isn't you, don't chase it.
Jeff said...
One tip: I love 6 x 6 paper pads. I get lots of colors on a small scale. I love working with them.
Karen Lai said...
your card is so bright and happy! love it! Use an anti-static tool before embossing! love embossing!
julie e said...
only put adhesive in the middle - then you can slide layers underneath.
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petunia670 said...
Tip: scrapbooking should be fun. I don't stress being behind in my layouts, the sewing machine jamming up & punching holes in my page or stamped images that are not whole images (well, I don't stress too much!!)
Dawn Motakef said...
Before attending a crop, prepare and organizes your pages and/or assembled kits to maximize your time and productivity. This takes time but is worth the effort!
Jeannine said...
I like to do a grid layout and often use scraps of pattern paper in place of some photos.
CrizzyJ said...
The first tip I ever got for putting pattern papers together is to put them down and take a step or two back and see if they look good to you or not.
patti said...
I love your card!! before I start making a card I think about who it is for to give me inspiration in what direction I want to go with the card
Jenny McGee said...
Never compare yourself to others with the pages. Appreciate all styles of scrapbooking. Enjoy your crafting time. Those are a few fun tips. I would love to take your Craftsy class. Thanks,
Jo-Lee said...
My favourite tip is to scrap lift. I struggle with design of a page, so I skip that part and get yo my favourite part - picking out pretty papers!
Heather said...
I'd love to take your class, Aly! Your stashbusting classes at BPC were some of my favorites. Thank you for the generous giveaway!
My favorite scrapping tip is to use vellum! I use it to tone down really bold papers, to soften the look of a layout, to journal on... I love the stuff.
My favorite scrapping tip is to use vellum! I use it to tone down really bold papers, to soften the look of a layout, to journal on... I love the stuff.
Patricia said...
Thanks for your inspiration and a chance to your class! My papercrafting tip: once you find a pp that will work, quit looking for something better. Just use it and get started.
Margie said...
Beautiful projects! My best tip is to make up a kit from your stash!
Happy NSDay!! Your class sounds like it would be interesting.
Um, my fave tip and a brand new thing I have started in my own craft room is the "Use or Lose it" box for supplies I have had for ages!!