Attention Scrap Bloggers!

Have you ever wanted to write a blog post outside of scrapbooking or papercrafting? But feel like you can't on your scrap blog because it's... about scrapping!? Or... you don't feel like starting a new blog for those sorts of posts?

How about becoming a blogger/writer on a blog I have just started? I am looking for blog authors to write about the following:

• Beauty & Style
• Blogging & Internet
• Entertainment
• Food & Drink
• Home & Garden
• Military Life
• Money & Finances
• Parenting

No, authors are not restricted to writing in any one category.

At the end of each of your posts you will be credited with a short bio that you have written, which can include links to your other sites.

I am hoping in the future that this new blog will be profitable. However, with one person writing, there is very little content. I am hoping to make this a popular blog and when it becomes very popular (and it will... I have faith) and I start selling ads on the site, then I want to share those profits with you, the authors.

I am looking for several authors.

As an author you will also get your own @ourspinonit.com email address. You will need an email program to use it though.

Please visit: http://www.OurSpinonIt.com to see what it's about and please let me know if you are interested!!!

send email to penny @icouldbefake.com

Possible Idea for Craft Storage

As some of you may know I am a huge fan of CSN Stores because of their vast array of products and their super fast shipping time. I was browsing the site and checking out wardrobes for my youngest daughter but got to thinking they could also work well for Craft Supplies. I was looking at this one in particular, it has the two drawers and three shelves on the inside:

 What do you think of that? Sleek, stylish, storage!

Extremely Busy

Hello our followers of Paper Craftorium...just wanted to give you an update so you don't think we are MIA.
Penny and I decided to take a little hiatus. Penny is on a much needed trip home and I am busy keeping my crafting mojo going.
We decided we would see how we felt when we talked again and see if we will continue the blog.
I thank everyone for the suggestions you have been sending in or to me.
We will let you know when we make a decision.

Let Me Introduce Lyn

Lyn from Arty Aspirations is my featured blog today.
Check out these tiger cards here, I really cant believe how stunning these are.

She calls this a quick cards with paper scraps!
Please can you believe how beautiful this card is?
I was so excited to be able to share my newest jewel today. Please stop over and visit Lyn at Arty Aspirations, make sure you let her know we sent you.

Pattie's Creations-Man Can she Color

Now if this card doesn't get your attention,

Is this amazing or what?

How about this fun card?

I love her coloring , and I know you will enjoy this beautiful blog. I must say she has such a beautiful background and soft music playing. It is a very soothing and friendly place to stop and visit.

So won't you stop over and let Pattie at Patties Creations  know we sent you, I know you will enjoy your visit and I am sure Pattie will appreciate your comments.

Bee Bee Stamps

Yes I knew I had to introduce you to Bee Bee Stamps.

How about this stunning card?
Maybe you like this stunning card here.
Any way I know you will want to check out all of her creations. So don't be shy, stop over and say hello to Betty, I know she will love to have you visit. Oh yea, don't forget to let her know we sent you.

Ursula Is My Pick Today

Have you met Ursula yet?
 Well neither have I but I have been to her blog  My Crafting Corner. I think you will enjoy all her projects, let me tell you this lady can color.
I have seen so many extremely well colored images. Like this one here, and how about this one .

You know how I love little children, she has colored this one superbly . I also seen she has some Magnolia cards I would love to have. So don't miss this jewel today.
Stop over and let Ursula know we sent you.

The Queen is Our Pick Today

How about Queen Bee Studio, would you like to go visit the Queen Bee with me?
Now I have to tell you when I sent an email to Debi letting her know I wanted to feature her, she responded with such wonderful comments. Her and I conversed several times...what a sweetie!
Debi has done all the logs and graphics on her blog, you have to check them all out.
She doesn't just craft, she is multi-talented!
Now I know you are going to be thoroughly surprised when you see here post about her girlfriends and what she made to represent each of them!!! Does that got you intrigued yet??? Let me tell you , you won't want to miss this tutorial.

Is this the nicest mini album??? I fell in love with these colors. Let me tell you this is a new blog, with so much talent. I expect to see her shoot up quickly.
Now don't miss this book here, it is amazing .
I hope you stop over and visit Queen Bee Studio, and you know the drill, let her know we sent you.

Scrapping Fel Katz ???

Did that get your attention???
It sure did mine.
Today let me take you to Scrapping Fel Katz.
I was poking around and looking through her older posts like this one here, how simple and elegant!

This paper she used is so nice, I would love to get this card.

Then I found all these wonderful layouts all in one post, knew I had to share this post with you.
I also thought I should ask her how she has lost so many pounds (she has a weight ticker) I am so in need of that info.
So please stop over and let her know we sent you.

Snowball's Mom is being Featured Today

Say hello to Snowball's owner Crystal, she is my choice today from Crystals sparkle...what a jewel I have found today to share with you.
Ok I know what does a cat have to do with paper crafting? Please is this not one of the prettiest cats?
Now anyone that has ever seen or watched a posting from my blog knows I love my cat, so I had to check out this blog because  I seen a picture of Snowball.

Look how pretty this card is, wouldn't you love to receive one of these? I noticed that she has so many beautiful creations with flowers. I love a girly- girl and so love to check the beautiful creations she has posted.
This card is another beautiful one I had to share.
Now don't take my word for it, stop over and visit yourself, please let Crystal and Snowball know we sent you. Crystal's Sparkle is a fun blog to visit.

Let's get Hopping!!!!

It's Tuesday, and you know what that means!? Time for our second Paper Craftorium Tuesday Blog Hop!!!!

Here's the logo, grab it, use it!!!

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And the rules, because we gotta have some rules!!!

• Grab the new Paper Craftorium Tuesday blog hop logo and add it to your POST
• Write your post, it can be whatever... even just an intro to this hop
• Come back here and add your post to InLinkz below
• Visit the three blogs posted before you, leave a comment for them and if you like their blog, follow

Any post that does not include the paper craftorium blog hop logo will be removed from InLinkz.

Come Aboard The SS Crafter

Are you ready to travel aboard the SS Crafter? 
Stephenie is my pick today- she has such an interesting blog to visit.
You have to check out these adorable shoes she made here, what a great gift or favor to use for your friends.
I have always wanted to make one of these stationary boxes, check out her great example.
If you make one, I would love to receive as a gift!!!

Check out this craft she made with her Cricut...I really want one of these.
See I told you this was going to be a fun visit, now leave Stephenie some love and be sure to let her know we sent you.

Say Hello To Theresa Today

I would like to introduce Theresa today- she is from Theresa's Studio.
I knew as soon as I seen this beautiful card, I knew she would have to be shared with all of you. Isn't this so amazing?
This card here is another beautiful example of all the wonderful ideas you will find.

Oh my goodness this is such a pretty card, don't you love it?
I know, I know, I used a lot of beautiful didn't I?  But you will see for yourself.
 Please stop over and check out all of Theresa's Studio creations,you won't be disappointed.
Remember, to let her know we sent you.
Do you know someone we should check out or feature? We would love your ideas.

The Scrapaholic!

Visit the Scrapoholic to see sketches like this {which she does herself... no easy task}:

She even gives you a cutting guide {again, no easy task!}:

And... she even has a Twitter {I'm a huge fan of Twitter, so I love that she has one! lol}

Stop by and try out some of her sketches! I'm sure she'd love it if you did! And don't forget to tell her we sent you!!!

Have you Been To Keke's ???

Kendra says:

I'm an unconventional and fully functioning scrap-aholic.

Kreate By Ke Ke is my new choice today to share with everyone. Kendra is really new to blogging , and has only a few postings so far- but you will enjoy what she has posted already, check out this exciting layout here. I so want to scrap-lift this layout here.

 I love when woman take the time to scrap about themselves, something we all need to learn to do more of. I am so impressed with this layout. Kendra is extremely hooked up with many ways to follow or join her...she has the blinkie above,facebook here,and blogfrog here. Please stop over and check out Kreate By Ke Ke today, you will find so many helpful hints and ideas for scrapbooking, I know I enjoyed my visit. Make sure you let her know we sent you. Thanks for stopping by!

Let's try this!

I see these all over the web and I do participate in quite a few of them, so I thought we could try it here on the Paper Craftorium!

A papercrafty blog hop!

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Here are the rules:

• Grab the new Paper Craftorium Tuesday blog hop logo and add it to your POST
• Write your post, it can be whatever... even just an intro to this hop
• Come back here and add your post to InLinkz below
• Visit the three blogs posted before you, leave a comment for them and if you like their blog, follow

Any post that does not include the paper craftorium blog hop logo will be removed from InLinkz.

Debbie's Scrappin Corner featured today

Welcome to Debbie's Scrappin Corner today...what a fun place to visit. Now I know I am a little partial because Debbie is from my neck of the Midwest!
I am in love with her layouts she has right here, don't you think they are wonderful?

What do you think about this wonderful layout Debbie and her daughter made to frame? I think this is spectacular...again, who doesn't love the lighthouses in the USA?
Let me share one more layout that I just love here, so was I right or what?
I hope you stop over and visit Debbie's Scrappin Corner...I know you will enjoy poking around through her postings. How can I resist someone that loves to use a Cricut and Gypsy and lives near me?
Make sure you let her know we sent you.

The Scrapping Nomad

The Scrapping Nomad is on the "Let's Scrap" design team and the "Practical Scrappers" design team. It's no wonder with layouts like this one:

Then there is this:

Stop by and let her know we sent you!!! Leave her a comment or two, I'm sure she'd love it!!! Thanks for stopping by and make sure you're back here on Tuesday for something brand new we are going to try here at the Paper Craftorium!

The Creative Mind of Sylvie

Who Hoo!! I found a new place that has some real fun ideas and also digital images-The creative Mind of Sylvie.
Penny and I love using digital images, of course Penny designs them also at Creations by Penny.

So come along with me to check out a few of Sylvie's postings...I really enjoyed this posting of cards here and I also think this card is stunning.
This is one of the cutest freebies, but I love the card she made with this image here.
Don't you love when you find a new blog and you want to go back and read past posting so you don't miss anything? I can't be the only person that does this.
So I hope you enjoyed The Creative Mind of Sylvie, please leave her a comment to know you have visited and also let her know we sent you!

Made By Michelle

I am sharing a new person with you today. See I have to admit I have so many followers on my personal blog, and I try to visit as many blogs as I can weekly.
Made by Michelle is another one of those gems I am so glad I found.

I love the colors and papers she used in this lovely card. I noticed that Michelle really enjoys using sketches, check out this great card here. Maybe you would like this really fun card she made here.
I sure hope you hop over and visit with Michelle today, makes sure you let her know we sent you.


Do you like the new sumital form? Do you think a link would be easier to use?
Any Ideas you would like us to try on Paper Craftorium?

Making Embossed Flowers

I had to share this step I learned during the u-stream video Kathy at Paper Phenomenon  showed us. There are several videos available on u-stream and you-tube...these are called Arlene flowers I believe.
Embossed flowers would be another name.

You start with a versa mark glue pad, I know there are other types a pads available, this is the one I seen them being made with. There are also several types of versa mark, I used the plain or clear one.
I used Utee embossing powder , it come in a large bottle, I would imagine you could used any type clear powder . I STRONGLY recommend using an old tweezer.
You can use and type flower you would like to be shiny, these I used were Prima from an assortment, some came in my kit I purchased from Kathy at Paper Phenomenon.

I keep my clear and white embossing powders in these Ziploc containers because I use them so often. It is so much easier to use in this bowl. This is my embossing gun, I own two different types, use what you are comfortable with. I have been told a blow dryer will not work because it doesn't get hot enough.

I started by working with one flower at a time. I pushed the flower into the embossing pad until well covered. Then I made sure I placed the cover back on the pad till I needed to use for another flower. You will only need to press the flower into the pad once.Next I dipped into the embossing powder while holding with my tweezers. I am working on a craft pad from Ranger...be careful what you have down on the table because things get sticky and hot.
Once the flower is heated, I re-dip the flower in the powder and shake off and re-heat again. You will do this three times with the heat and embossing powder on each flower.

This last picture shows a couple examples of two flowers I made, they are so shiny!
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial today. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks for stopping by.

How About A Cropping Canuck ???

Is that a name that grabs your attention??? It sure did mine.
My newest find was someone that entered the challenge that penny and I are design Team members for- Sketches In Thyme.
Look at this adorable Valentine card she made, and here is an adorable bird card I really enjoyed.

How about these great cards she made for a friend that is a real estate agent.
I enjoyed my visit to the Cropping Canuck.She has a Gypsy and shares her projects also. I love using my Cricut but haven't gotten a Gypsy yet.
So stop by and let her know we sent you, I know you will find some inspiration.

My 2 Blessings

Have you been to visit Melissa yet at The no Land News ???
My 2 Blessings is a new blog I found...Melissa played along with the Sketches I Thyme Team that penny and I are both on.

Melissa was featured on One pretty Thing for this adorable, frugal bow holder. How cute is this?
You have to check out all these pages she completed when she went to a scrap away.
Now I know our blog is paper creations but I had to share this post here with adorable gingerbread houses.
I guess I am excited to share Melissa because she is a young mom that is very busy with her children, but finds time to do some crafts.
Don't we all need to take the time to create and sooth ourselves?
Please stop over and leave some love for Melissa, make sure you tell her we sent you.

Midnight Rooster today

Everyone,Dawn here- I had to share a recent find of mine. The Midnight Rooster is spectacular!
I am thrilled to share this technique-tutorial here.
I am only showing links from the blog, they have a flicker group, store,design team.  I seen a kit of the month and followed the link

I love yummy paper, and this has many other items in the kit.
So stop over and visit the Midnight Rooster, and let them know we sent you. You will be happy you visited.

A scrappy review... coming soon!

I was contacted by CSN Stores to do a review of any of their items from their 200+ online stores. I can review anything from LED lighting to ourdoor toys for the kids.

But... since this is a Paper Craft-y blog I am choosing to review something scrappy. I'm thinking of getting this:

Or maybe this:

Or perhaps these:

I'm still thinking on it!

Cinnamon Sally Designs

Dawn here today bringing a new face to me and maybe you also. I am a follower of Cinnamon Sally Designs, but I can't remember how I found her.

All I know is I love her peaceful blog design and her beautiful creations.

You have to check out this sympathy card , and this really fun house card here.

Can you believe  this beauty, I just fell in love with this antique looking card. Now this is only a few examples from our Uk Sally at Cinnamon Sally Designs.
Please run over and visit Sally, let her know we sent you and leave some kind words. You all know how we love to read comments.

Inki Pinkies!

I just HAVE to tell you about the absolutely NEWEST blog in scrappy blogland (and by newest I mean it went live this afternoon!)

It's called Inki Pinkies (great name right!?)

It is written by my very close friend Sherette. She is very new to blogland so please stop by and say hello! As of yet she has exactly one post, but I'm sure getting some new followers would be very encouraging to her!

I'm so excited!

PS. She is also a brand new Close to my Heart consultant!

Olive Juice Studio???

**edited to add: Olive Juice Studio has just moved to it's own blog domain, which you can find here: http://www.olivejuicestudio.com

I knew when I seen this blog name I had to check it out. What a neat surprise to find a brand new blog and I do mean brand new.
I wanted to share today because there is some really fun information, and great Cricut projects.Here is what Kim had to say

Hi!  My name is Kim and I 'm the owner of Olive Juice Studio - a DIY craft kit company. I sell craft kits on Memory Miser's website, Etsy and from my blog.  I'm also the designer for Memory Miser and share some of my projects with photos and instructions that you often see in their newsletters.

I recently started a blog and would LOVE for you to stop by, leave a comment and follow me if you like what you see!  My blog can be found here.  It's fairly new but there's a lot to be found on it and I'm adding new stuff each week!  While there, make sure to visit our"Inspirations Gallery" and "Videos/Tutorals" section for detailed instructions to some fun projects!

 Check out this this card made with her cricut, great directions to follow.
When I seen directions to make this Tussie Mussie I had to check it out.
 So please stop over and visit Kim and let her know we sent you,while you are there you can check out the etsy shop and Memory Miser where she sells her kits.

Let me Introduce Panda Scrapper

I knew I wanted to share one of my favorite people, Leslie from Panda Scrapper. Leslie is just so talented!!!

You have to check out this posting...this picture is just one page from an album she made for someone. I LOVE,LOVE, LOVE her albums.
I remember seeing this posting with a really wonderful calendar idea and thinking I would love to have one of these on my desk.
Leslie is also a Close To My Heart consultant in the Florida area if you are looking for a consultant.
Please stop over and visit Leslie an let her know we sent you, I know she really will appreciate your visit.

Let' get scrap happy!

When you see Betty Anne's garden layout:

It's easy to see why you would want to visit her blog!

Visit this page too, to see more about this layout:

And she has the CUTEST little monkey layout right here! Then there's the bath time layout here.

Make sure you stop over Betty Anne's  blog today! Tell her we sent you!

Don't forget, you can easily submit blogs using the submission form here. Or send an email to papercraftorium @gmail.com. We also welcome reader tips and tricks! Tutorials as well!

Sekkei Crafts and Creations

Dawn here today.
I have a special blog to share today with all of you. If you haven't visited this blog you are really missing out.
Vicky from Sekkei Crafts is a real jewel from Australia!!!
I am addicted to information, and learning new things, Vicky's blog is  unbelievable!

Check out this right here, or maybe you didn't know this here.Can you believe the information she shares? And how about those creations she has made?
 Just had to share Vicky's blinkie because I love the colors and design she used.
Please stop over and let her know we sent you, I know you won't be disappointed at all the wonderful things you will learn.

Featured Blogger: Kim

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I'm a Christian woman who is addictied to scrapbooking, stamping, and
card making. I've been married to my best friend for almost 14 years.
Together, we have six amazing nieces and nephews. They are my inspiration. I'm also a third grade teacher trying to inspire little ones.

How long have you been a paper crafter?
I began scrapping in 2000 when my youngest niece was born. I've been making cards for a year now.

What do you consider your strengths?
Obviously, scrapping is my strength. Using sketches is one of my favorite ways to scrap. I can always create wonderful pages with a great sketch.I love being a part of all my design teams, I think this keeps me fresh and focused.


Your weaknesses?
Shopping, I can never just get what I need. I always seem to add to my collection

What is your favorite paper craft technique?
My favorite would probably have to be using inks to distress my edges. I ink everything!

What inspires you the most?
My nieces and nephews inspire me everyday. I can just look at them and I'm ready for a page.

*** Notes from the Paper Craftorium Team ***

Kim has a ton of gorgeous artwork on her blog. I don't know, maybe it's because distressing is my favorite technique, and Kim distresses everything, but every piece of artwork she posts is beautiful! Her blog is called "Memories in Thyme". Here is just a sampling of what you'll find:

{ And that's not all!!!! She's got layouts and albums too!!! }

 Stop by and give Kim a visit! Tell her we sent you!

Don't forget, you can easily submit blogs using the submission form here. Or send an email to papercraftorium @gmail.com. We also welcome reader tips and tricks! Tutorials as well!

Handmade with Love

From her profile:

Hi,I am Ujjwal, a software engineer by profession but have deep interest in various types of art and crafts and I completely enjoy creating handmade things. So I thought of sharing some of my creations with you and what better way than blogging...so here I am....look out for some cute handmade things on this blog and don't forget to share your feedback...Thanks for visiting !!

Check out this wedding invitation:

I really love her vintage butterfly card here. And this froggy friends card is super cute! If you stop over you'll find she uses flowers alot in her card designs! Pop over and leave her a comment or two! And don't forget to tell her we sent you!

Don't forget, you can easily submit blogs using the submission form here. Or send an email to papercraftorium @gmail.com. We also welcome reader tips and tricks! Tutorials as well! 

While you're here... if you haven't already "Like" us on Facebook!

Let me Introduce You to Stacie!!!

Dawn here again...
Today I want to introduce you to one of my favorite people- Stacie from All Things Crafty is my choice today.
I met Stacie one day when she became a follower of my blog, and I am thrilled to cal her a friend.
I just have to give you one example of why she is so special. Feeling down a little one day and a padded envelope arrives from Stacie, it contained CHOCOLATE, and actually some of my favorite.
Now how did she know I needed a boost and CHOCOLATE would hit the spot.The card was pretty nice too.LOL
So let me share some of my favorites.. this box right here, and using this image from Penny right here.

I really thought this card was just cute as heck.
So go check out my friend Stacie's blog- All things Crafty, you won't be disappointed. While your there check out her furbabies picture that she uses for her picture.
Let her know we sent you.
We are still hoping people will submit some more blogs they think should be featured...

We need YOU!

to submit blogs!

you can email us at:

papercraftorium @gmail.com

or  use the form
right here!

Bobbi's Hobbies is Calling You

Dawn here again, to share a hidden blog I discovered called Bobbi's Hobbies  Life Is Beautiful.
What a treasure she has on her blog...
Check out this card she made here,  and this cutie here.

I thought this card was just beautiful, what do you think?  Let me tell you if you are looking for the latest giveaways and blog candy you will find lots of links on Bobbi's blog.
I hope you stop by Bobbi's Hobbies and let her know we sent you.
Don't forget, you can easily submit blogs using the submission form here. Or send an email to papercraftorium @gmail.com. We also welcome reader tips and tricks! Tutorials as well!

A Cottage To Visit

Well let me say I apologize  to Tammy for this crazy disappearing post... I am not sure where the post went and why other posts came on before the scheduled time.

I was thrilled when I found Tammy's - The Stampers Cottage. It is such a peaceful place to stop and look around. Cheerful and very inviting.
Look at this album here I would give anything to own this. I just loved this album here that she made.

You will want to go and check out the rest of her calendar right here.
I also have to share that Tammy is a Close to My Heart consultant...you can visit her web-site here just in case you have something you might need, or want to check out the new products. You do know there is a new catalog out right now?
So please venture over to The Stampers Cottage and tell Tammy we sent you.

Firenze Cards!

From South Africa, Firenze tells us about herself:

Since starting my blog 2007 I have added tons more fun creations to my blog. I now have followers and subscribers who motivate me to keep on creating and blogging, and I'm loving it more and more and trying to figure out how to make it my paying job! I am also trying to add more 'off the page' creations as well, and broadening my creating horizons.

From cards like this:

To beautiful exploding boxes like these... You also should stop and see this canvas!


There is a ton of creativity on this blog! So go check it out and tell her we sent you!!!


Don't forget, you can easily submit blogs using the submission form here. Or send an email to papercraftorium @gmail.com. We also welcome reader tips and tricks! Tutorials as well!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE save us some time from all the blog searching we are doing and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE submit blogs that you think should be showcased! You can use the submission for using the link at the top of the page or send an email.  We really need your help!!!!!