Martha Stewart Crafts Halloween 2008

Martha Stewart Crafts Halloween

Martha Stewart Crafts has so many cute and spooky crafts for Halloween this year. I’m loving all of the cute little treat bags, the glittered chandelier, and the nifty Halloween paper border punches. See everything they have for Halloween here.

Featured above (clockwise, from top left): Broom Favor Bags ,Pumpkin Favor Bags, Glittered Chandelier Kit, Pumpkins Edge Punch, Halloween Fence Edge Punch, and Vintage Halloween Favor Bags.

images from Martha Stewart Crafts

Caskata Gift Wrap

Caskata Gift Wrap

I realize that it follows a spring theme, what with the bunnies and birds and such, but I couldn’t help but post about this wonderfully elegant gift wrap after I came across it at the Kate’s Paperie site.

These papers would be at home on everything from a Father’s Day gift (don’t you just love the fish design?) to a wedding or shower gift to a child’s birthday gift (bunnies!). $4.50 per sheet at Kate’s Paperie.

images from Kate’s Paperie

On My Wishlist : Handmade Hellos : Fresh Greeting Card Projects from First-Rate Crafters

Handmade Hellos by Hello Lucky

I’m so excited to see all of the books being written lately by independent artisans and crafters, and I can’t wait to check out Handmade Hellos… by the fantastic letterpress ladies at Hello! Lucky. The book presents more than 25 projects from talented paper artists and includes everything from card and envelope folding basics to Gocco screen printing. Sure to be an inspiration!

The book can be pre-ordered now and should be shipping after September 17 (tomorrow).

Project images from Handmade Hellos:

Handmade Hellos by Hello Lucky
Handmade Hellos by Hello Lucky
Handmade Hellos by Hello Lucky

New Sponsor : Rosehaven Cottage

Rosehaven Cottage

Please welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Rosehaven Cottage. Owner Cindy Iverson is an artist, a photographer, and a gardener, too! She has such wonderful variety in her portfolio, which includes watercolor and acrylic painting, illustration, graphic design, digital arts, and photography. I’m loving the nature and wildlife photographs!

See more of what Rosehaven Cottage has to offer in their Etsy shop and at rosehavencottage.com.

image from Rosehaven Cottage