Martha Stewart Crafts Halloween 2008

September 17, 2008 // kristen // 4 replies

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

September 17, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

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

Nikki McClure 2009 Calendar

September 16, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m loving Nikki McClure’s 2009 Wake Up! wall calendar. Each month features an image of one of Nikki’s amazing paper cuts, each cut from a single piece of paper. This is one that you’ll want to save for your collection after the year is finished! $16.00 from Buy Olympia.

images from Buy Olympia

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

September 16, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

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:

New Sponsor : Rosehaven Cottage

September 15, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

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