Mother’s Day Cards, Pt. 2

April 29, 2014 // kristen // 1 replies

Beautiful florals and sweet illustrations abound in this group of Mother’s Day cards, which includes lovely designs by Julie Song Ink, Quill & Fox, and Parrott Design Studio:

Above, clockwise from top : Smock // Quill & Fox // Julie Song Ink (x2) // My Dear Fellow Co. // Parrott Design Studio // Isabell’s Umbrella

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bastisRIKE

April 28, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

I am all about these beautiful black and white paper goodies from bastisRIKE. Their shop is filled with chic, modern gift tags, postcards, and seriously cool birch bark envelopes, plus rubber stamps and stamp sets that would make great building blocks for a number of different paper craft projects.

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Digital Die Cutting 101

April 28, 2014 // kristen // 1 replies

Years ago, when I purchased my first digital die cutting machine, I was excited about the possibilities but not sure what to expect. These days, my machine is an essential tool in my paper craft arsenal, and I don’t know how I ever worked without it.

Digital die cutting machines have revolutionized the way in which many paper crafters create and, in my first post as a Craftsy contributor, I’m exploring the ins and outs of these versatile tools. So, if you’d like to know more about what a digital die cutter can bring to your craft table, head on over and check out Digital Die Cutting 101.

images by Kristen Magee

Weekly Wrap #168 : 6 Pretty Pastels

April 25, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

These pretty, patterned, pastel gift wraps are just the thing for spring and summer celebrations. The stylish designs, which feature a spectrum of soft color, are a wonderful choice for everything from birthday parties to bridal showers.

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Quick Picks : 4.24.14

April 24, 2014 // kristen // 2 replies

Shaved Wood Memo Pad | Kizara

This Week’s Picks

♥ A sweet and cheerful card collection from My Dear Fellow Co. Lovin’ their color choices! – via

♥ And speaking of color love, how am I just finding out about Tiny PMS Match? Such a clever concept. – via

♥ I wouldn’t normally describe a whale tail as swoon-worthy, but this hand cut paper specimen by Ali Harrison most definitely is. – via

♥ Yes Ma’am, I am certainly digging these beautiful paper goodies by Erica Loesing. – via

image from Kizara