How To Organize A Stamp Swap

If you're like me, chances are you have several rubber stamp sets sitting around your craft space. Either they've already served their purpose or they have so much dust on them you can't even read the title on the package, right? If that sounds familiar, then you are a great candidate for hosting a stamp swap! Here's how to organize a stamp swap...   The Invitation List The first thing you need to do is make a list of everyone you know. … [Read more...]

9 Fun Tips For Organizing All Your Craft Supplies

Whether you are just starting to collect craft items or you affectionately call your craft room the "room of doom", hopefully one of the following craft organization tips will get your organization skills going. It's time to have FUN while getting the most out of your craft supplies!     … [Read more...]

Memory Scrapbooks: How To Make Your First Scrapbook Page

I became interested in scrapbooking when I saw a memory scrapbook that my best friend had created for her wedding. Her wedding scrapbook was absolutely gorgeous and after getting a look at it, I started to ask questions. Things like where did she get her supplies? How did she get started scrapbooking? And how could I get started? I was surprised when she told me she purchased many of her scrapbooking supplies at our local dollar store, and that some scrapbooking supplies she actually printed … [Read more...]

5 Ways To Stretch Your Scrapbooking Dollars & Find Cheap Scrapbook Supplies

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Let’s face it, as far as hobbies go, scrapbooking isn’t quite as easy on the pocketbook as say gardening. But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to make beautiful albums and interesting scrapbook layouts. Here are some tips for stretching your scrapbook dollar...   … [Read more...]

Make Your Own Embellishments For Craft Projects, Handmade Cards & Scrapbooks

Crafts like scrapbooking and card making are wonderful hobbies and a creative outlets for many, but they can become very expensive. The cost of embellishments alone can cramp your style, but here's an idea for the do-it-yourselfer.Why not use all those fun papers, fabric scraps, and doo-dads to make your own embellishments?  … [Read more...]

Craft Paper Storage – Another Option

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We've all seen them... The advertisements in scrapbooking and rubber stamping magazines are tempting. The pictures of perfectly organized and spacious work areas make me jealous. They look so inviting and functional (and some are even decorated!). Here are some beeeeautiful stamping and scrapping rooms. If you have the space and finances for such a craft room, then I say go for it. If not, then you can still have a nice organized craft area by thinking about other options.   … [Read more...]

Attention Crafters: The CRICUT Die Cutter Is Finally Affordable!

I want a Cricut cutting tool... and I don't even scrapbook much anymore or do many crafty things these days!!! I can't help it... it looks like one of the coolest gadgets around. Anyone who is into crafts like cardmaking, scrapbooking and such would probably enjoy one of these. Oh, and teachers would probably find a lot of great uses for it, too. So whether it's for yourself... or as a gift. Here's the best price you're gonna find on the Cricut this season. Yep, it's another great Black … [Read more...]

The Best Coupons for Crafters: Michaels, JoAnns and Hobby Lobby

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Since I love to scrapbook, stamp and paint (and do anything else creative), I find myself spending alot of money on supplies. Scrapbook stores are great for browsing, but I really prefer the larger craft stores. I especially like filling my shopping cart with all the supplies I need to do something new -- a craft I've never done before. I can deal with the cost of paper or a new paint color, but the larger items usually leave me at the checkout line with an upset stomach. My husband … [Read more...]