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Hi everyone! I have crafted up some cards using the NEW Creative Corners Cutting Die from Hot Off The Press. The die set comes with 3 pieces that are perfect for both masculine and feminine cards.

This card features small corners cut from Brown Crocodile Specialty Paper, which I think gives it a masculine flair, although I love a good reptile print myself! I love the touch of metallic from the Gold Tiny Words & Phrases Dazzles™ Stickers. 

This next card has a delicate feminine feel. I used the large corner dies to cut Silver Holographic Ripple Paper and pink swirl from Rooted In Love Paper Pack. So quick to make too!

This is a special week at Paper Wishes! Our owners, Paulette and Mike, are celebrating their 53 Wedding Anniversary! 

We have some “Little known facts” about Paulette and Mike. Click here to check them out.

If you enjoy these crafty little blog posts, don’t forget to subscribe and receive it in your in box each week! Thanks for joining me today and happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi Everyone! I’m excited to bring you another new collection from Hot Off The Press: Beautiful Basics: Pink & Red Set!

The coordinating Foiled Flowers Washi Tapes feature beautiful metallic gold designs that add just the right amount of sparkle to your projects. 

The delicate Laser-Cut Wood Flowers are easily transformed with glitter, paint or white ink, like I did for this card. I covered the surface of the flower using the surface of the ink pad. Quick and easy! 

After the ink was dry and glued the flower to the card and then embellished it with Sparkle & Shine Enamel Dots. I love the colors and dimension that these little self-adhesive dots add to projects!

Come celebrate Paulette’s Birthday with us with 50% OFF at Paper Wishes! Enjoy this offer through August 11!

That’s all for today. Enjoy the rest of this beautiful summer and come back next week for more Paper Wishes ideas.

LeNae Gerig

Hello everyone! Today I have some sweet summertime camping cards. Retro Camping Dazzles™ Stickers are adorable with just the right amount of whimsy!

For this card I used plaid and houndstooth papers from Christmas Cabin Paper Pack. A little unexpected, right?

These little retro trailers are sure to bring a smile to your face. Look at those cute flamingos!

This card features Robin’s Red Paper Pack (one of my personal favorites!) and Decorative Card Flaps Design Tool Kit #11 Template.

Insider tip: You may have noticed all of the BIG sales going on at Paper Wishes. We also have another Warehouse sale happening on August 24 & 25 (stay tuned for more info to come). For those of you that can’t make this amazing sale we are offering the actual Designer Made Card Samples that we use for Webisodes & Package Headers. Most cards have writing on the back, which you can easily erase or cover with paper. Some even have the original instructions included. 10 Designer All Occasion Cards & 10 Designer Christmas Cards. Quantities are limited so don’t wait!

That’s all for today. Be sure to leave some time in your busy schedule to make something pretty to share. You’re talents are appreciated by others!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Today I’m bringing you a card with Mixed Media flair. This card features Hot Off The Press’s Beautiful Basics: Blue & Purple Paper Pack, which is perfectly sized for card making. 

The Foiled Butterflies Washi Tape has gorgeous metallic gold butterflies that add sparkle!

The Laser-Cut Wood Butterflies are so versatile!

You can decorate with ink, paint, embossing powder or Glitter Kiss, like I did!

Good News! Paper Wishes has extended the 50% Sale!

That’s all for today. Don’t forget to make time to make something pretty to share. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you some cute, quick and easy cards using Hot Off The Press’s NEW Song Birds Cutting Die.

Debbie made this darling card using only White Peacock Specialty Paper, Red Ripple Holographic Paper and some sweet Red Heart Jewel Dazzles™ Stickers and Inside/Outside Greetings Dazzles™ 3-Pack Stickers.

This next card also uses a simple color scheme using only Hammered Gold and Emerald Green Specialty Papers. Add some sparkle with  Gold Thin Lines Dazzles™ Stickers and Gold Tiny Words & Phrases Dazzles™ Stickers.

Finally, Susan made this next card using Rooted In Love Paper Pack. She used the simple and gorgeous technique of adding Pink Sapphire Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Kiss along the edges of the cardstock die cut edges and on the die cut birds. So cute!

We have another special week of savings at Paper Wishes:

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ve found some inspiration to make something pretty to share. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Today I have some fun new products for you. The Pretty Everyday Wreath Cutting Dies and Happy, Hello, Love & Thanks Stamp Set. Both are completely necessary for my crafty stash. Let me show you why.

My card uses one of my favorite Paper Packs, Buttercup, with a dash of Rose Gold Triple Finish Self Adhesive Paper.

The cutting dies make backing each flower with Rose Gold Triple Finish a snap!

Finally, I added a little sparkle to the center of the flowers, using my favorite Gold Glitter Glue.

Also, I have some good news! Paper Wishes has extended it’s 40% off sale through July 14 so don’t miss it. Thanks for joining me today! Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Today I’m bringing you a NEW Stamp Set from Hot Off The Press. Hidden Floral Greetings is a beautiful stamp set with versatile sentiments, such as Thank You, Happy, Love and Just A Note, tucked among floral images.

I made this sweet card using Buttercup Paper Pack and Ribbon Set.

When using larger and very detailed stamps I like to use a Stamp Platform. That way all areas of the image get the same amount of pressure and come out perfectly every time.

I wanted to keep my card color scheme simple so I only used Spectrum Noir Pinks, Yellows and Cool Gray Pen Sets.

Don’t forget Paper Wishes is 40% off this week. Don’t miss out! Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Last week I announced Hot Off The Press’s Giant Warehouse Sale and today is the BIG DAY! For those of you who couldn’t make the trip to Canby, Oregon I thought I would give you a behind the scenes peek at our preparations. We haven’t done this sale in years so there are lots of goodies to be had!

That’s right! Fill a bag for $10!

So many tables FILLED with goodies.

Spools of ribbon for just $3.00

Ever wonder what we do with all of the cards we make at Paper Wishes? Well you can buy them this week!

If you’re in the areas stop by! Next week I’ll be back with some cute card ideas. Until then, happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Today I’m bringing you a beautiful set of stamps that are so versatile you will use them again and again. Stamp A Garden stamp set has everything you need to make beautiful bouquets and fields of flowers.

For this card I cut out some blossoms and foam taped them to give a 3-D look to the card.

For this 5″ square card I die cut a circle on the center of the Joy Ride paper overlay.

First I stamped the colorful images directly onto the white card front.

Then I added Gold Glitter Glue to the flower centers. 

This really was a quick and easy card to make.

Big news for our friends who live in the Pacific Northwest! Don’t miss our Giant Warehouse Sale!

Thanks for joining me today. Enjoy these summer days and make something pretty to share. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hello everyone! I have some gorgeous new papers to show you today.

Joy Ride is perfect for summertime projects! I love the colors and bicycle details.

The coordinating Joy Ride Scrapbooking Dazzles™ Stickers include cute bikes and cameras and I love all of the fun words to add to my pages.

Susan made this adorable card. She used Rose Gold Triple Finish for the balloons. So cute!

Back Porch has a wonderful rustic look.

The Back Porch Scrapbooking Dazzles™ Stickers have darling details like tree branches and even a pick up truck! Back Porch Die-Cuts are a perfect pairing and include frames and flowers. 

Thanks for joining me today. Just a reminder that Paper Wishes is having a HUGE sale this week so be sure to check it out. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig