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! 

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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!

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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!!!!!

Sew Shabby Sweet!

Recently I came across the Sew Shabby Sweet blog and I'm not sure if it's a papercraft blog or not!

If you visit the blog you'll find this revamped board:

Daphne also has a great tutorial for recycling a baby hat and turning it into a pin cushion! Pretty neat stuff.

She's also got an SVG file blog here. AND... as if that isn't enough, she has just joined my store selling her hand drawn digital stamps here. And they are CUTE!

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

A Creative Wizard to Visit

Can you believe all these talented blogs we have been sharing?
I love finding new to me places and sharing them with more people. We would love to see some more comments to the lovely crafters we are featuring. Come on you know how much you love to read the comments.

Today I have a wizard's place to share, doesn't that intrique you?
Let me introduce you to Vicki from Wizard's Hangout. Let me tell you ,it is going to be magical and mystical!!!

How can I say that? Check out this link here, and how about this one , can you believe the talent?
I just had to share this picture with all of you because I just love it. Go check out the rest of the album.

Vicki is also a Close to My Heart consultant and I am sure she would love to help you if you have anything you would like to purchase. One of the best things is she sells kits and directions to make her creations. Now if you need a little inspiration, this is the place to go to.
Go check out Wizard's Hangout and leave her some comments, now don't forget to leave some love here also.
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!

Let Me Introduce You

Dawn Here today...
Let me introduce you to  Natacha from Card Scrapper. I actually found this wonderful blog after she became on of my followers on my personal blog.
One of the many reasons I enjoy her blog is the feel I get when I visit. It is such a calming and soothing color.
Very well laid out to view.
I remember seeing this paper in the Close to My Heart catalog and thinking I wouldn't like it...then I seen this card. What do you think? How fun is that card?
I really like this posting of a past card she made.

I had to share one last card she has on her blog...I love these flower pot cards!
So please stop over and visit  Natacha, she is also a Close to My Heart consultant and I am sure she would love to take an order if you need anything.
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!

Beary Crafty

Beary Crafty is the latest blog I have stumbled upon.


Besides finding this card:

And this card:

You'll also find she has a video here! Brave woman! I can tell you that making and posting videos is not easy! I'm sure Dawn will say the same! While you are there, make sure you check out her Stitched Card. It's gorgeous!


Stop by and visit Beary Crafty! Say hello, leave a comment or two and make sure you say 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!

Stampin Up Sweatheart

Dawn here again!
Today I want to share a new sweetheart I met a couple months ago.
Melissa from Melissa's Stamping Voila...I was drawn first because of her name( my daughter is named Melissa).
I actually won one of her giveaways, she sent me two fun sets from Stampin up to use and several of her card creations.
Let me share a couple of my favorites
love this one here
also this one has great colors
Oh and I can't forget this layout

What do you think about this scrapbook example?
Please stop over and visit Melissa. Here is her Stampin Up Link if you are looking for some product.
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 by Dorothy.

On her blog, Dorothy says of herself:

I have been scrapping and making cards since 2002. I love the creativity of it and knowing that there is no right or wrong. I get my inspiration from so many talented people. I work at Michael's in the framing Dept. It is a pretty fun job. My family and I moved to Wisconsin from San Diego in 2004. I have 2 beautiful girls. Liz who is 21 and Rebekah who is 19. I have been married for 24 years to a wonderful guy, Richard. I sell the cards I make. I love to make scrapbooks as gifts. I have made wedding, road trip and friendship albums.

She doesn't mention her incredible canvases there, but she does have some incredible canvases, like this one here:

Cute right? There's another here. Alot of the artwork on Dorothy's blog is "vintage", find some of her vintage cards here. You will also find: layouts, tags, mini albums and more!

Make sure you stop by Dorothy's blog and leave a comment or two!! 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!

Beauty from Down Under

Now you know you want to figure that title out!
Dawn here again with another wonderful blog to showcase.
Today I want to send you to Australia and visit  Annmaree at Emu Up A gumtree.
Now you know you want to figure out her blog name, so stop over and visit Annmaree and ask her why she has that name.

Let me share a few links from Annmaree

• this cutie right here
• how about this unusual page
• this is one of my favorite posts I thought was hilarious

 

Now I know you will find much more on her lovely blog but I had to share some of my favorites.
I am proud to call Annmaree a friend and she is also one of my followers on my personal blog and that is how I met this sweetie.
Please stop over and let her know we sent you, I know she will love your visit.
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 blogger's Tutorial

Has anyone ever thought to themselves: I have my little blog logo but how do add the code for people to copy? Just how difficult is it?? Can anybody help me please!!!!

Part of making sure a blog becomes popular is making sure there is a way for people to link back to you. So how do you do that? You can just upload your logo into your sidebar and hope people want to save it, upload it and then remember where they're supposed to link back to with it. Seems like alot of work for someone to go thru.

Or you can add the code for them to copy, making things easier all around.

Here's how:

Upload your image to your host of choice. I use Picasa because it's free and you automatically have a Picasa account when you sign up for blogger.

Once you have uploaded your image, you want the image URL. Here is an example of where that is located in Picasa:

 click the image to make it larger

Go to your blog's dashboard and "add a widget". You will want an "html/javascript" widget.

First we want to put the image in there, so people can see what it is they are linking to:

<img src="YourImageUrlHere" border="0" alt="Some text here, maybe the name of your blog"><br>

Underneath that code, you'll use the following code:

<textarea><a href="http://YourBlogLinkHere.com"><img src="YourImageUrlHere" border="0" alt="Your blog title here"></a></textarea>

So what you end up with is this:
<img src="YourImageUrlHere" border="0" alt="Your blog title here"><br>
<textarea><a href="http://YourBlogLinkHere.com"><img src="YourImageUrlHere" border="0" alt="Your blog title here"></a></textarea>

It is important that you are very careful when copying the code. With any code like this even a single space where it does not belong can cause the code not to work.

I hope that you have found this tutorial helpful and please do not hesitate to ask any questions. Just comment on this post and include your email address and I will get back to you asap!

Please remember that all reader tips and techniques are welcome. You can submit your tips to papercraftorium @gmail.com

Tutorials That are Informative

Dawn here again:
Yes I have to share one of the new blogs I follow.
Scrap Paper Scissors Academy   by Ashley  is really such a wonderful blog to follow.
Ashley is a Close to My Heart consultant the makes some beautiful creations.
I want to share her CTMH link so you can check out any special or in case you are looking to purchase.

Here is what drew me to her blog

I also love this mini album she shared. What beautiful papers she uses, and she is great about sharing her techniques.
Stop over and say hello to Ashley and let her know we sent you. I know she would love to read your comments or have you as a follower.
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!

Huh. So that's a magnet?

From the blog titled "Huh, so this is a blog" is this amazing card. But it's not just a card. Oh no. Reading the post and seeing the other photo with it, you learn the little guy is also a magnet.

JANR has this gorgeous sympathy card here, and an incredibly simple yet totally adorable card here. She's got layouts too.

Here's another card I wanted to share:

So what are you waiting for??? Go visit the blog and tell JanR we sent you!!! Make sure you leave a comment or two while you're there!

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 Military Family Blog

Dawn here again
I have to introduce you to one of the most mature young women I have met.
Today I am sharing Shelly from The Mottos...
Her Title reads : Living ,Loving, and Learning as an Army family

Now you know I have a soft spot for military families just like my co-author Penny

Let me share a couple very candid posts that have touched my heart and showed me what an entire military family does/gives each of us.
Here is one
This one
This one also
Now let me also share that Shelly has always amazed me with her candid  view of being a wife and mother.
Shelly is also a craft person!!!

Let me share Shelly's Stampin Up link just in case you are looking to purchase.
So stop over and say hello, and let her know  we sent you  you won't be disappointed.
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 Dream of a Life

First, when you see a card like this:

How can you possibly NOT go visit the blog!? It is in Japanese but there is a translate tool on the page.

You'll find other gorgeous cards too, like this black and white Mother's Day card, there is a super cute and creative Bubble Layout here, and you'll find a very beautiful girly wall hanging here.

Stop by the blog, tell her we sent you!!! Leave her a comment or two, we all apprecaite comments that are left about our layouts and cards. Especially when we put so much work into them!

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!

Check Out the Jewel I Found

Dawn here today
I have a new gem I found and would love to share with you.
Leah Crowe from Not Home Alone I love so many of her paper crafts

Her title description says -Sharing my love of family and  all things paper.... now I can't believe I haven't found her sooner.

How about that wonderful layout above I "borrowed" from her blog.
I LOVE it !!!
Here is a couple of my favorites she has posted Here and here . I also found  a surprise  that she is a frequent guest on Timeless Daydreams  she has the greatest tutorials on the blog here.
So please join us by visiting this little jewel I found.
Stop over and let Leah know we sent you, have fun looking at all her crafts.
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!

Obsessed with Scrapbooking: YAY! A Million Hits, A Giveaway and Some Coupons!

Obsessed with Scrapbooking: YAY! A Million Hits, A Giveaway and Some Coupons!

Lala's World

Denise, from Lala's World says:

I am a scrapbook fanatic who squeezes in creative time during my daughter's nap. I love to post layouts of their sweet faces, as well as share links, ideas, other blogs, and a laugh or too.

Browsing her blog you'll learn that she is on the Practical Scrappers Design Team. She'd like to scrap 150 pages by the end of the year.

She has some super cue layouts, like this one here:

And a "Superhero" Layout, which is sooo adorable! I know personally I will continue browsing her site for inspiration for my own son's layouts! She's got a great mini album here.

Make sure you stop by Lala's World today! Tell Denise 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!

Happy Mother's Day!

Thanks!

I just wanted to post a quick Thank You for the site submissions we have received so far!

And don't forget, not only can you submit your own blog, you can also submit blogs you think deserve to be in the spotlight!

Use the submission form here or send an email to papercraftorium @gmail.com

A Touch of Pink

This is Penny, introducing you to:

A Touch of Pink - a papercraft blog by Courtney!

Browsing Courtney's blog you'll find things like:

• Recipe Cards
• Cards
• Beautiful Paper Flowers
• Mini Albums, examples here and here
• Alot of digi stamp use
• Very neat shaped cards, like the elephant here:

There is plenty of inspiration and variety, so make sure you stop by A Touch of Pink today. Say hello to Courtney 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!

Reader Tips: Modge Podge

On my own blog I recently asked my readers the correct way to Modge Podge, to avoid the wrinkles I often get when I try.

Here are the responses I received:

Courtney said...Penny, I have found when I work with modge podge I tend to get the wrinkles when I use too much...try going a little lighter and that should help.

Jena said...I have why I don't use it muchh Modge Podge, which is why I don't use it much. I've had to keep pressing and smoothing until it dries to keep the wrinkles out and it's been a pain.

Bonibleaux Designs said...Hey Girl use less and try your brayer to "iron" the wrinkles out!!!

Tanya Rudd said...Hi, I coat the surface first with Modge podge, then I coat the paper with Modge Podge and put it down. I then take a wall paper roller and go over it. Be prepared to get messy. Hope this helps, it always takes me several tries to master something. Don't give up!

Dawn said... When I do modge podge I also use a smaller amount and love to use something like the roller to burnish it down and then a light layer on the top. It isn't a patient persons supply...you need to leave it dry in between layers.

Kim said...I've never modge podged in large pieces. I just do little stuff. I don't have a clue for you, sorry.
I kind of like a crinkly vintage look, myself...but then again, I'm not looking at it in real life! 

Laine said...Hi Penny - I use Mod Podge all the time (it's an addiction of mine). Through trial and error I have found that when covering a shoe box it's better to coat the shoe box itself with the mod podge and not the paper. If the paper is a lightweight paper vs. a heavier cardstock - that makes a difference as well. I use my bone folder to smooth out the wrinkles. If I am using heavier cardstock I use my brayer. It just takes practice in finding just the right amount of mod podge for the item being covered and the weight of paper/cardstock. Less is better than more. Good luck!!

So there you have it! It seems majority rules... LESS IS MORE!!! Do you have any additional Modge Podge tips? If you do, we'd love to hear them. Leave a comment on this post!

Do you have ideas or tips you'd like to share??? Send your ideas, tips and tricks to papercraftorium @gmail.com We're happy to post your ideas and make sure you are credited for it!

Getting to know the Paper Craftorium Team: Penny

Tell everyone a little bit about yourself.
My name is Penny. I'm a mom of three wonderful children; Gillian, Matthew and Hannah. I'm also a proud Army Wife to the love of my life Bryan!!! I love reading, writing, crocheting and anything papercraft-y!!!

How long have you been a paper crafter?
I was first introduced to papercrafting in October 2008 and I started doing it on my own in November of 2008.

What do you consider your strengths?
Lately I would have to say scrapbooking.

Your weaknesses?
Anything new. I'm afraid to try heat embossing! lol.

What is your favorite paper craft technique?
Distressing with ink. I love to distress with ink. You can do it with any color ink and it always looks good.

What inspires you the most?
I am most inspired by other people's blogs.

Do you have an online shop? What is the link?
I do. It is a digital stamp shop, located at www.creationsbypenny.com/store

Is there anything else you'd like to share with us!?
When I'm not busy being a mom, wife and blogger, then I'm usually busy being a Girl Scout Troop Leader or working out at the gym.

Please stop by my blog!! Make sure you leave a comment or two so I know you came by! Are there any questions you'd like to ask me?? Just leave a comment on this post, or find my contact info on my blog!

***** notes from the {other member of the} Paper Craftorium Team *****I just had to add a few comments myself about Penny.
 If Penny has found your blog and gets to know you, you will always see her comment ,even when you post those creations your not very happy with. I always look forward to her comments as well as many others that check to see if she  left a comment.

One of my favorite comments Penny has made:

Have you noticed that all my photos are clickable to a larger image... EXCEPT photos of layouts I have journaled on!? Those ones are non-clickable. I get embarassed about my journaling and don't want anyone to read it... lol.

 See how modest she is! Besides being talented enough to fix the codes. She does wonderful layouts like this one right here.
This is another one of my recent favorites here. You will know why when you check it out.

Getting to know the Paper Craftorium Team: Dawn

Tell everyone a little bit about yourself.
My name is Dawn (you might recognize me as dawnll or doodle princess)
I am mom to three amazing children, all of them now grown, two of them work in high risk positions. I work with crafts to help relieve the stress of knowing that and the stress of day to day life. My honey Don and I, who still consider ourselves newlyweds, have a fur baby we call Pippie.

How long have you been a paper crafter?
I have been an avid papercrafter for the last two plus years.

What do you consider your strengths?
I say I learn something new every day .I am always excited to try something new or find a product and share it with my readers. I love to teach other people new things or share what I have learned whether it is a tecnique or a special. I am good at shareing

Your weaknesses?
I am not always very patient, I am very hard on myself.

What is your favorite paper craft technique?
I love to color both with Copics and pencils. I also love to distress using both tools and inks.

What inspires you the most?
All the wonderful blogs I have found on-line and the crafters I have become friends with. Let me tell you I know some pretty talented people.

Do you have an online shop? What is the link?
I have a face book group and a blog. Please stop by and say hello, I am always thrilled to meet new people...and gather new followers

Is there anything else you'd like to share with us!?
My blog is a mixture of cards, scrapbooks and fun, friendship and papercrafts, where everyone is at the same level no matter how talented or experienced

***** notes from the {other member of the} Paper Craftorium Team *****
Some of my personal favorite creations by Dawn include:

• Satin Lolipop Flower Egg Tag
• Delightful Flower Card
• Wounded Bird Layout
• Queen of Hearts Layout

Please stop by Dawn's blog, or visit her group on Facebook. Make sure you leave a comment or two to let her know you have been there!!! Are there any questions you'd like to ask Dawn?? Just leave a comment on this post, or find her contact info on her blog!