Paper Wishes Blog

Hello friends! Today I have some fresh inspiration for you featuring an Acrylic Clipboard, Stampendous 8″x8″ Script Stamp, a Bodacious Flower Template and Script Cutting Dies!

One of the things I like best about Clipboard as photo frames is that you can change the photos often or even display Christmas cards!

Consider displaying them in groups for more impact.

For my clipboard, I applied VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad to the surface of the 8″x8″ Script Stamp.

I stamped onto Burgundy Suede Paper, pressing firmly on all parts of the stamp. (Tip: When you remove the stamp, you won’t be able see the stamped impression because VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad is clear.)

I sprinkled the stamped image with White Super Fine Embossing Powder.

After taping off the excess Embossing Powder, heat with a heat gun until each area of image changes color.

I used the Bodacious Blooms Template to make easy flowers, alternating embossed Burgundy Suede and Holly On Green Paper.

Follow the template instruction for folding squares of paper and tracing patterns for the size and style flower you chose. I used a 4 1/2″ Molly, 3 1/4″ Debra and 3″ Molly shapes for my flower.

I Inked the flower edges with Black Ink and layered them with Foam Tape. Then I placed 3 Circle Gems on the center to complete my flower.

Inside Information: You may be wondering why I decided to heat emboss on suede paper instead of directly onto the clipboard. Initially, this was my thought and the embossing on the clear clipboard DID look amazing! However…

it also curved and warped my “acrylic” clipboard beyond help (I even tried heating it again and pressing between 50 lb. boxes of paper!) Lesson learned.

I used a Script Stamp for my clipboard, but you could also use the Music 8″x8″ Stamp. Furthermore, I made my Clipboard with a Christmas theme, but you could use any color of Suede or Patterned Papers and create an everyday themed clipboard.

Thanks for joining me today and happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Today I have some cute Matchbox & Postbox Cutting Dies that make the most adorable gifts! The dies are from our friends at Practical Publishing and they are also featured on Paper Wishes Weekly Webisodes on Wednesday, December 5th (Don’t miss it).

Of course, a die cutting machine is required to use the cutting dies.

The  Matchbox measures 3 1/2″x1 1/2″ and its so easy to make.

Before assembling the die cut base, consider stamping a sweet message inside.

This box uses Red Hearts Holographic Paper-perfect for Valentine’s Day! Extra Sticky Tape was just the thing to glue the folded ends together.

Fold the cover and place Extra Sticky Tape along the small flap to secure.

Fill with goodies and tie with ribbon and you’re done!

But wait! I have more ideas for you!

This little Christmas box uses The Little Things Paper Pack and Traditional Christmas Stamp Set. Notice Rudolph has a little glitter glue nose!

This little Valentine’s Postbox also uses The Little Things Paper Pack and stamps from Christmas Sentiments Stamp Set. How cute to stamp the wrappers on each chocolate. Don’t forget the love note inside!

The base of the box is the same as the Matchbox, and making the rounded cover is so easy.

Check the Paper Wishes Weekly Webisodes for more ideas and cards too!

Thanks for joining me today. See you again on Thursday! Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hello crafty friends! I’ve got some wonderful news! November 21 is the relaunch of our Paper Wishes Webisodes and you’re getting a sneak peak today!

This is the Hunkydory Cardmaking Collection Magazine & Kit #6. It’s packed full of Christmas card fun! So many cute papers, cardstock, cutting dies, stamps and an embossing folder.

On November 21 Paper Wishes Webisode I will be showing cards and techniques from the Hunkydory Cardmaking Collection Magazine and Kit #6. Here is just one example.

I altered this stamped village scene, featured in the Hunkydory Magazine, by adding Gold Star Holographic Paper (included in the kit)and more gold embossed snowflakes.

The stamped village scene includes a masking technique.

Cut out the village and color with Spectrum Noir Pens, both dark and light gray.

For more about this Hunkydory Kit, cards and techniques join me for Paper Wishes Webisodes, Wednesday, November 21.

Check out all of our NEW products for Practical Publishing!

Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi crafty friends, as I gear up for the holidays I’ve put together a few ideas for using a simple, everyday item: White Paper Bags.

This extra large snowflake was made with 8 large White Paper Bags and it was so easy to make. Here’s how to make your own.

Stack 8 bags, making sure they are all facing the same direction.

Use hot glue to draw an upside down “T” shape on the surface of each bag to glue them together.

Make the cuts as shown through the bag layers. I cut the top layers first and then worked my way down.

Open the layers and carefully pull them apart.

To secure the open edges permanently, place dots of hot glue along the inside edge. If you want to reuse the snowflake then secure with white paper clips instead of glue.

To hang, use a 1/8” hole punch near a point and thread with fishing line.

I like to hang my snowflakes in odd numbers and at different lengths.

Three extra large snowflakes take a total of 24 White Paper Bags to make.

I used Winter Window Cutting Die to make luminaries!

I placed the cutting (die face up) on the inside of the bag and then ran it through my die cutting machine.

They are beautiful lined up on a (dry) winder night. I recommend using battery operated tea lights.

Use Christmas Lace Die-Cuts to decorate bags for gifts and treats!

Thanks for joining me today. Come back on Thursday for Christmas cards with moveable parts. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Paper Wishes continues is HUGE clearance sale!

Well folks, your Fall 2015 Paper Wishes catalogs are in the mail, and this Saturday you’ll be able to see all the amazing new papers, stamps, cutting dies and so much more at PaperWishes.com! Now, I arguably have one of the best jobs here at Paper Wishes because I get to see all the new products and projects before they are even released. And after proofing this catalog, I already have my own personal wishlist that just keeps growing… (but that’s okay, it’s work-related)!

So, I thought you all might enjoy a little “early access” to some of the awesome craft supplies you’ll discover in your Fall 2015 Paper Wishes catalog!

Letterpress Scrapbooking Collection (page 9)

Page designed by Gail Booth

The Letterpress Scrapbooking Collection from Hot Off The Press features coordinating papers, die-cuts, paper tole & ribbons in gorgeous autumn colors. In fact, we loved these Letterpress papers so much that a large-scale version now graces the walls of our conference room! Each panel is 12″x12″ and this really lets you see all the layers of artwork in these papers.

Take a closer look—each letter features its own special layers of text and swirls… just incredible!

Also look for our three other new scrapbooking collections: Wildflowers, Serenity and Winter’s Garden! Our graphic designers really outdid themselves on all of these collections, and for once, I honestly can’t pick a favorite!

NEW PRODUCT! Half & Half: Snowflakes Cutting Die & Stamp Set (back cover)

Card designed by Susan Cobb

Half & Half: Snowflakes Cutting Die & Stamp Set from Hot Off The Press features coordinating stamps and cutting dies packaged together for perfect results. You’ll get two cutting dies, 12 matching stamps including accent and greeting stamps! Perfect for mixing, matching and layering! Our design team has found they prefer to die cut the shapes first, and then stamp with the matching design. Also look for Half & Half: Stockings Cutting Die & Stamp Set—the Christmas stocking designs are incredibly adorable (I cannot overstate this!!) and this was one of the first new items to show up on my wishlist!

Christmas Inside/Out Die-Cut Cards (page 2)

Card designed by LeNae Gerig

You might be familiar with Hot Off The Press’ “Everyday” Inside/Out Die-Cut Cards—Flower, Butterfly and Label. And now, we are SO excited to bring you three new designs just for the holidays—Inside/Out Snowflake, Poinsettia and Ornament die-cut cards! Each pack contains 4 cards, 4 envelopes, a project idea and lots of coordinating die-cuts to decorate and layer however you like! And just to make these cards even more fun, there’s also a Christmas Collection stamp set with designs to fit all of the Christmas Inside/Out Cards!

Too Cute To Spook Dazzles™ (page 73)

Card designed by LeNae Gerig

These adorable Dazzles™ are a fun choice for fall and Halloween cards, goodie bag embellishments, party invitations and more! I can’t wait to add these Dazzles™ to my Halloween scrapbook pages this year! And if Christmas is more your thing, then get excited because there’s all kinds of new Christmas Dazzles™ in the Fall Paper Wishes®!

Overall, you’re going to find a great mix of fall, winter and holiday craft supplies, and as I said before, this is a just a tiny, tiny glimpse of what’s new! There are more new stamps, cutting dies, templates, embossing folders and much, much more! You’ll also be able to view over 100 new project ideas all here at Paper Wishes.com on Saturday (that means on Friday for VIPs)! See you then!

Michelle Gustafson

Paper Wishes Blog

Welcome to Day 9 of 12 Days of Christmas with Paper Wishes®!

Thanks for joining me today, as I find “hidden” treasures from our Paper Wishes Webisodes.  Just in case you missed last week’s posts, here’s a link to our Weekly Webisode & Gallery Archive – click here.

All the projects featured from the last week – all came from our Weekly Webisode over the years.   Soooo much inspiration and not just for the holidays!

In the theme of Gift Giving – Let’s see the goodies I found today!

Today’s projects come from Bangle Bracelets – Click here to watch

Aired: October 19, 2011

When I first saw these bangles – I was amazed with the work that our designers put into them. They used crystal stickers, smooch inks, metallic inks, embossing inks, Dazzles™, stamps, glaze and the list goes on and on.

You can put just about anything on these bangles and personalized them as well. A great little gift – to make for someone or even yourself! Come check out a couple of my favorites but, I found it very hard to pick just two!

Artful embossed bracelet
By: Susan Cobb

To see complete instructions for the Artful embossed bracelet, click here.

Turquoise/silver stenciled bangle
By: Ann Bernklau

To see complete instructions for the Turquoise/silver stenciled bangle, click here.

Click here to see all projects from this webisode

I hope you enjoy today’s projects! Join me tomorrow for Day 10 Of 12 Days of Christmas 🙂

Also – Don’t forget to check out – Spirit of Giving – 7 Days of Surprise Savings with Paper Wishes®!! Click here to check out today’s savings!

Thanks for reading my little blog ~ Cristina

Welcome to Day 2 of 12 Days of Christmas with Paper Wishes®!

Thanks for joining me today, as I find more “hidden” treasures from our Paper Wishes Webisodes.  Just in case you missed yesterday, here’s a link to our Weekly Webisode & Gallery Archive – click here.

Today’s project comes from Endless Christmas Cards September 21, 2010 – Click here to watch now

Christmas Ornament pop-up card designed by Ann, was created using 3-D Pop-Up Christmas card Template. This card, is simply amazing! If you watch the webisode, Paulette goes into details on how to create a 3-D Pop Up card!

With the 3-D Pop-Up Christmas Card Template you, get 5 different shapes including a snowflake, an ornament, a Christmas tree, the word JOY and a Poinsettia. 

To see more cards from this webisode – please click here.

I love how simple, but yet they seem so complicated. You’ll have people wondering how on earth you put these wonderful cards together!

Are you looking for a last minute gift idea? Have you stopped by to check out our Personal Shopper kits? You’ll find one for just about everyone on your crafters list! Or remind your friends, husbands, and boyfriends that these make a great gift! Click here for more information or click down below.

•  Scrapbooking Monthly kit – Click here for more information
• Cardmaking Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  
• Stamps Only Bi-Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  
• Templates Plus Bi-Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  
• Class in a Box Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  
• Girls Cre8 Club Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  
• Amazing Metal Stencils Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  
• Premiere Dazzles™ Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  
• Premiere Papier Tole Monthly kit – Click here for more information
  

And Coming Soon for 2013!!

New Premiere Cutting Die Monthly kit!!

Every month members will receive the premiere release of a NEW cutting die plus a newsletter full of tips, tricks and ideas for using the dies. It might be a one die or as the first set, members will get 4 Bodacious Blooms dies. WOW! The cost is $19.99, includes shipping for USA & Canada. Cancel anytime! Come play with us!! For more information or to sign up for this monthly kit, please contact Debbie at dsamples@hotp.com

I hope you enjoy these projects! Join me tomorrow for Day 3 Of 12 Days of Christmas 🙂

Thanks for reading my little blog ~ Cristina

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas projects ~ The next 12 days, I’ll be featuring fun Christmas project along with some other goodies. There’s so many little hidden treasures from past webisode, I didn’t want you to miss out. When your in need to be inspired, head to our Weekly Webisode & Gallery Archive.  You’ll find tons of inspiration!

This project comes from Webisode Elegant Christmas Notes Book – aired October 17, 2011

This Elegant Christmas note book was created by Susan Cobb

Click here to see complete instructions  or Click here to watch Paulette & Ann!

We hope you enjoy this project! Join me Monday, Dec 10th for Day 2 of 12 Days of Christmas 🙂

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Thanks for reading my little blog ~ Cristina