Good Sunday morning. I love pink poinsettias. Well….I actually love poinsettias! It doesn’t matter what color they are. But there is something special about pink ones. My project today was made using Poppystamps Blooming Poinsettia, Small Blooming Poinsettia, Sizzix Fancy Square Frame and S...

Today, we're bringing you another lovely mix of products, both for the holiday crafter and the year-round crafter as well! We've truly got a little something for everyone and we hope you enjoy! {photo credit} {photo credit} {photo credit} Many have admired stitched "garlands" add...

We're back today with more holiday inspiration as well as some gorgeous new basics that you're sure to reach for again and again! Whether you're crafting for Christmas or not, we've got you covered! Sit back, relax and enjoy... {photo credit} {photo credit} {photo credit} Rustic...

Good Monday morning. My project today is a little out of my wheelhouse. I have had the Graphic 45 Christmas Past Collection for quite a while and have rarely used it. I love the images but it is 12” by 12” and most of the images and designs are too large for card making. I broke down and cut ...

We are welcoming Danielle to the Make It Monday Series today! She's getting right down to business by showing you how to use your cover plates as a stencil for applying dimensional media. Once dry, it has a lovely flocked effect. Click play to learn more: If you are joining along t...

Oh, yes--the jewelry-making bug has bitten indeed! I saw THIS POST by Linda Peterson on the Spellbinders blog yesterday and knew that I wanted to make one today. I had everything I needed except for black acrylic paint and a chain, hence a trip to WalMart. . . after a trip to a local bead st...

There are few things more universal than a good cup of coffee, whether to wake up with in the morning, to share a chit-chat with girlfriends over, or to cozy up with while relaxing in the evening, most of us can agree on the wonder that is coffee! Today, we've got a whole "latte" of coffee-them...

Ashley's got something really fun up her sleeve today with a tutorial on making your custom colored paint with your reinkers and gesso. Reminds me of what is coming up with Stamp-A-Faire 2013. This is a nice little teaser. Click play and enjoy youself! If you are joining along this...

I want to thank everyone for your lovely comments about our latest book. We are really excited and can't wait to hear what people think. The 4 book series has been a labor of love for me... and while we decided this would be the last book in the series, I'm pretty sure it's not the last public...

Hello and happy Monday, friends! Today, I have a card using one of my most used Flourishes sets, Zinnias. I don't know why I'm so drawn to this set, but I do love it. Maybe it's because it is stunning AND an easy image to whip into a fabulous card in no time! :) I began with a Classic White...

There's a fun new ticket stamp set in town and we're excited for you to see it! Not to mention some beautiful basics that you'll want to have at the ready, when you sit down to stamp again and again! We've got a new frame that you can use on just about anything you can dream up as well as a cl...

I have some fun news to share with you today! I've been using scrunched seam binding or "Crinkle Ribbon" from My Craft Spot for quite a while now and love it to the point that I can't imagine paper-crafting without it. I love the way the bows turn out soft and plump and I LOVE the shabby colors...

 The May Blog Hop is not taking place until May 25th, but we thought we would share the challenge as well as the inspiration photos here to give you a head start. A day dedicated to seeking inspiration through projects utilizing Papertrey Ink products. This event allows all of our custome...

Vintage bicycles -- and new bicycles designed to look old! -- are all the rage! With their leather seats, their charming wicker baskets and happy little bells to ring as you pass by, what could be sweeter? You'll love how we've brought this iconic image to life.....take a peek and see for your...

Betsy's back to teach us another new trick today. Where does she come up with them all? All we know, is that we're lucky to have her on the team! Click play to see how she adds texture to her stamped images with a comb.What will you use? If you are joining along this week, here are ...

Heather Nichols is bringing you the perfect set to serve the dual purpose of celebrating our country and the dedication of our troops. With star spangled graphics and patriotic sentiments, this collection of images will be fabulous for everything from 4th of July BBQ invitations to card donati...

It's hard to believe, but the May release is just around the corner! In just a few short days we will begin parading our latest products and provide tons of inspiration using them! But first, a few sneak peeks to help build excitement for what's to come! Dawn McVey has created a wonderful n...

I have two more fun sneak peeks to share with you today! You simply will not want to miss out on a single moment of release excitement that will be kicking off in just a few days! Maile Belles has done it again with a fabulous new sentiment set. The clean font paired with the versatile hori...

(click on the pic to en-biggan) The camera trend is, well, trending! BAH HA HAAAA!!! And, I totally LOVE it! I have been collecting lots of camera embellishments to go with my stamps and dies. But, I am such a naughty little hoarder... *sigh*... I decided this week, that I was going to USE the...

Today, we bring you a mix of watercolor inspiration and vintage-inspired typography......each lovely in their own right and lovelier still when they can used together. Whether you watercolor regularly or have never picked up a paintbrush before, we hope to leave you inspired to let your inner a...

(click on the pic to en-biggan) I am an absolute sucker for things postal related--it was love at first sight with this 3D Mailbox Die! Had to use the Galvanized card stock because I think it makes it look just like the real deal in miniature! EEP!!! Can't take it!!! Along with some choco...

Cutting apart your clear stamps is an easy, versatile, and safe way of adding more options to your stamping projects. Erin Lincoln's here this week to give you a few pointers when it comes to choosing good canidates when it comes to performing a little microtip surgery to your beloved supplies. ...