kaleidocycle

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this is so fun and of course wouldn't it be awesome with some digital paper?

picture holder

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turn an ordinary hardcover book into a card or photo holder. ingenious!

freehand scraps march

ok this was a fun kit. that new american crafts is just delicious. bright colors and graphic designs make me very very happy! reveal will be on saturday evening. be sure to check it out!

daily menu

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most people think i'm super organized - the reality is i'm super lazy and have a horrible short term memory. just ask my husband. if it isn't written down it doesn't get done and i'd rather sit and read a book than grocery shop.

one way i've simplified my life is writing out a weekly dinner menu - usually on thursday. then i go to the grocery store just once a week and buy groceries. it also makes dinner time easier because i know what we are having so there is no thought involved. see lazy!

anyhow, here's a free printable weekly menu planner - i'm printing out a few and hanging them on the fridge. i figure i can add meal ideas throughout the week. go me!

glass jar frames

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how cool are these?

custom lampshade

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just one more use for the cricut! so fun!

decorative paper medallions

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I love the color combination here - so pretty. As well what a great idea!

fabric flower garland

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of course i see primas and felt shapes from creative cafe!

doodle frames

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how fun are these?

string noteboards

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no tutorial is offered at the source, but these string noteboards from designer Caroline Lowgren could be a fairly simple do it yourself project. i'm thinking a piece of cardboard or chipboard covered with paper and some butcher's twine or ribbon would be easy! i'm also thinking that you might be able to purchase something circular at the craft store or even ask your local pizza shop if they have cardboard rounds for pizza!

wine glass votives

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oh i see a project for my kit club here. of course patterned paper and ribbon will really jazz these up. how fun!

need a last minute valentine's day card?

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free printable cuties for you!

crayon hearts

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fun craft and the kids could definitely help!

triangular treat boxes

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i love these little boxes and really you could change up the paper for any occasion.

free valentine's cards from kate spade

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heart page marker

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ooh so cute!

bonbon filled hearts

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that says bonbon not bourbon. lol. :)

free printable valentine's tickets

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these would be great on a card or a layout.

gorgeous ribbon roses

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there's one way to use a bit of that ribbon stash!

newpaper heart bunting

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another bunting this one made from newspaper! adorable!

accordian fold valentine

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just my type of card - easy with lots of impact!

bee mine banner

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cute valentine's day banner to download!

heart shaped paper clips

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how delightfully simple - how fun!

Free pattern: Prick-and-stitch valentine

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think i need to make one of these tonight - i'm not the best stitcher, but this looks easy!

pillow box

with all the valentine goodness out there i'm going to have a couple posts a day this week. enjoy!
let me know if you make anything.


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i made one of these pillow boxes for christmas for teacher gift cards - i didn't have a pattern and simply covered one i had on hand. you can print the box as shown or use the printout as a pattern and make your own out of patterned paper.

antique style valentine

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this reminds me of the paper folding we did in grade school!

sewn paper valentines

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these use fabric, but you could just as easily use patterned paper!

cute lovebirds card template

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i love it!

panthanger frames

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i'd love to find some of these pant hangers to use to photograph layouts!

Get 1200 free prints

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francine at craft gossip reports, "First time users at Artscow can get 600 free 4×6 prints and 600 free 5×7 prints. I have heard good things about the print quality and so plan to try this offer out myself. You can get all the details here."

have you checked out craft gossip yet? cool site lots of great ideas!

handmade heart doily

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martha does it again! this would be super cute on a page. i really need to scrap how my little guy calls valentine's day - clementine's day. i won't correct him. it's just too cute!

product pizzazz

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hey there! do you know doris sander? she's amazing. doris is a master embellisher - her layouts are pure eye candy - not only that doris is funny and warm - all around a great person!

she's offering a new class at get it scrapped called product pizzazz. the class promises to be a whole lot of fun and her design principles, technique lessons, and challenges will have you using it now!

each lesson covers the following:

- product usage

- design principle

- craft technique

- use it now challenge

-with weekly chances to win goodies

a private class forum for interacting with other participants and doris.

a private class gallery for sharing your work and seeing what others have done.

tonight doris is hosting a live chat at 9pm EST - come ask her questions, learn more about the class and you certainly wouldn't want to miss out on the chance to win these fun giveaways plus a pass to a future class at get it scrapped!

hope to see you there!

cobweb valentine

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very cool martha!

another valentine idea

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sorry about all the v-day posts, but that's what i'm finding!

free valentines to print

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love them!