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Morning Crafters! Only one day left for getting a gift for The Woman in our lives! How about a gift card with a hand-made tote bag card holder? :)  I was inspired by this photo  to use a tote bag for mother's gifts! Every mom needs a roomy and beautiful tote, right? :) Let's get started! Download the Tote Bag Template Print the template at 100% scale on paper or cardstock to use as a template.  Decorate! I added some self-adhesive pearls for the bag feet :) Finished Size: 4"x2.5"x2". This is my first design team project for GCD Studios. Head...

Have you noticed the mini envelope trend? I went ahead and made a bunch with some envelope dies and patterned paper from Lifestyle Crafts. Most of the patterns I used were double sided solids - I added the texture with background stamps from Hero Arts. The banner and the bigger envelope dies are from the same set. The best part is that I can use whatever paper I need to match my projects! How about some neon eyelet envelopes? :)  "Smile" from Flower Garden by Hampton Art. This paper is my favorite from Sweet and Spicy Collection. Some of the...

I always try to make something special for the most important woman in my life. This year I made this treat box following my petal box video tutorial here: I used "Thank You for Helping me Bloom & Grow" from Tag You're It Set Two to make the tag! The sentiment fits perfectly in a 1-1/2" circle punch! The scalloped flower backing is the new Scallop Frame Punch by EK Success. I stacked them together with some foam adhesive. Patterned Paper is Swirling from Flower Child Collection by GCD Studios. Supplies   Tag You're It Set Two $14.99 1-1/2" Circle Punch $13.99 Scallop Frame...

Just saying Hi~ :) Today I am sharing a card using a loop border to create a frame:) I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to help me connect the two ends together :) The sweet patterned paper is Bubblegum from Sweet Tooth collection by GCD Studios. I stamped the word bubble and heart on some scrap and cut out. You can find more details on this card over on Hampton Art Blog. We have a very versatile team this year, why not check it out? Happy Crafting! SUPPLIES InLinkz.com

The Paper Cut - A free monthly online magazine published by GCD Studios! In this issue: Number Techniques, Quilted Crafts, Sublime Stitching and wonderful Watercolor Techniques!    Beautiful? :) Check it out below! And you can find the April issue here!   Open publication - Free publishing - More art

One of the fun things to do with buttons is to have a banner of sentiment coming out from under a button:) I went with a clean and graphical look on this card. I cut two buttons from cardstock and stacked them together. "you're one of a kind" sentiment is from Joy's Life Sweet Popsicle Puns. Patterned paper is from Classic Calico V2 6x6 Pad. Want to add some button dies to your stash? :) Joy is giving away this set of Sizzix Sizzlits button dies #1, #2, #3 and #4! Yes,  not one but all four of them :)...