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Pink & Main Holiday Magic Giveaway

October 22, 2025 2 Comments

Congratulation to this week’s lucky winner – Christy Stubbs The Pink & Main giveaway is here — and it’s overflowing with festive fun! This week, Creative Scrapbooker Magazine is teaming up with Pink & Main to celebrate their Holiday 2025 Release with an exciting prize bundle that will fill your craft room with creative cheer. From whimsical holiday stamps to playful dies and sparkling gems, this bundle has everything you need to create joyful handmade cards, tags, and scrapbook pages this season. Whether you’re a seasoned papercrafter or just starting your creative journey, you’ll love adding these Pink & Main treasures to your collection. CLICK HERE to enter your name into the draw! Don’t wait — contest closes Friday, October 24th at MIDNIGHT MDT!. Good luck my friends! Is your Creative Scrapbooker Magazine collection missing a gem? Don’t let that gap stare at you from the shelf. Back issues are…

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Cardmaking Magic with Scratch Away Stickers by Pink & Main

October 10, 2025 No Comments

Create a playful interactive card with scratch away stickers! In this Technique Tasters #400 video, designer Karla Yungwirth shares how to make a cheerful candy-themed card using stamps, dies, and patterned paper from Pink & Main. The project highlights the Pink & Main Chews You Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies, Complete with glittery Pink & Main Scratch-Off Stickers for a magical reveal! Whether you’re new to cardmaking or an experienced crafter, this project is packed with inspiration, colour, and dimensional fun. You can watch the entire creative process in the How-to Video — perfect for learning step-by-step techniques and seeing the scratch-off element in action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv63he9zcAs 🍬 Techniques Featured Cardmaking with coordinating dies Scratch-away sticker interactivity Watercolour colouring with Distress Pencils Die cutting and layering Heat embossing and stamping Mixed media accents with sequins and stickers ✨ Let your creativity shine with this joyful Pink & Main scratch-away sticker tutorial…

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Swingin’ Through Retirement | Renee Matarese for Art Impressions

August 21, 2025 No Comments

Swingin’ Through Retirement has never looked this fun! Designer Renee Matarese hit a hole-in-one with her playful Birdie Betty card for Art Impressions. This sassy golfer from the Ai People collection is ready to rule the green—and maybe the 19th hole, too! Renee paired Birdie Betty with bright papers from the Father’s Day and Golf packs, added snazzy details using Copics and die cuts, and sprinkled in cheerful embellishments for extra flair. We love how the Ai People characters always bring a smile (and sometimes a giggle). They’re perfect for retirement, birthdays, or anytime you want to give a card with personality plus. 👉 Don’t stop here—swing over to the Art Impressions Blog for Renee’s full supply list, close-up photos, and all the crafty details. Wishing you all a happy golf season, my friends! Join the Village of Inspired People 🌸 Love crafty inspiration like this? Come join our Village…

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Pop-Up Cardmaking Magic with Dare 2B Artzy

June 13, 2025 No Comments

Pop-Up Cardmaking is the perfect way to welcome spring with color, creativity, and a touch of fun! In this Technique Tasters episode, Cathie Allan walks you through a simple, stylish pop-up card project featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. This cheerful interactive card is designed to brighten someone’s day—and it’s easier than it looks. With bold stamped florals, whimsical bikes, and vibrant coloring, Cathie shows how to build beautiful dimension using: Dare 2B Artzy Bike Bouquet Stamp & Die Set Serenity Fair Vintage Victorian Roses Washi Tape WOW! Embossing Powder Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Scor Board and more! 💡 Cathie’s tip? Use those tiny stamps to create custom backgrounds, and let your die-cut pieces shine as the focal point. With a clever pop-up fold and floral details, this card is guaranteed to deliver smiles. 🌼 Ready to embrace the season and your creativity? 👉 Watch the…

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Elegant Botanicals with Altenew Leaf Canopy

May 15, 2025 No Comments

Altenew Leaf Canopy is the star of this beautiful cardmaking project by designer Heather Fischer. Featured in the Summer issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, this duo of stunning handmade cards highlights the versatility and elegance of Altenew’s Leaf Canopy Stamp Set, Die Set, and Add-On Die. Whether you’re designing vibrant sentiments like “Have a Good Day” or sending heartfelt thanks, this collection allows you to layer, emboss, and dimensionally elevate your designs with ease. Heather’s supply list includes: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Altenew stamps and dies Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink, embossing ink & embossing powder Lisa Horton Crafts embossing folder Elizabeth Craft Designs dies Simple Stories enamel dots Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner & 3D Foam Adhesive From subtle watercoloured leaves to bold pops of colour, the Altenew Leaf Canopy collection offers timeless design possibilities for all skill levels. 🌿 This project is featured in the Summer…

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Coffee Crafting Inspiration with Pam Bray Designs for Emerald Creek

April 3, 2025 No Comments

Are you ready for some heartwarming coffee crafting inspiration? ☕✨ Pam Bray Designs, in collaboration with Emerald Creek, brings caffeine-fueled creativity straight to your craft room with her beautifully coordinated “Coffee Delight” collection! From cling mount rubber stamps to charming 12×12 designer papers and ephemera, this line is a must-have for cardmakers, scrapbookers, and mixed media enthusiasts alike. Featured here is a gorgeous handmade card designed by Pam herself, using the adorable mug and sentiment stamps, along with coordinating patterned papers that add rich detail and texture. ❤️ Featured Emerald Creek Products: Pam Bray Designs Cling Mount Coffee Sentiment Stamps Pam Bray Designs Coffee Cups Rubber Stamps Pam Bray Deigns coffee Delight 12×12 Paper Collection Whether you’re sipping on your favorite brew or dreaming up your next layout, coffee crafting with Emerald Creek Pam Bray Designs is sure to warm your soul. Perfect for celebrating friendships, daily pick-me-ups, and everything…

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How to Make Bold Cards Using Designer Paper – Elizabeth Craft Designs

April 2, 2025 No Comments

Looking to create bold cards that are quick, creative, and packed with personality? Look no further! This fabulous tutorial from Elizabeth Craft Designs shows you exactly how to make a striking handmade card using designer paper — no coloring required!🌟 The featured project by Vicki Dutcher uses the Beetles and Bugs Stamp & Die Set, perfect for stamping and die-cutting intricate images like dragonflies, beetles, frogs, and more.To build the colorful layers in the background, Vicki chose papers from the Colorful Collective Paper Pack — an excellent way to use up patterned paper and add vibrant personality to your cards. 👉 Visit the full blog post here for the complete tutorial: Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog 📌 Don’t forget to pin or save this card for inspiration. You’re going to want to try this EZ card idea yourself! We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Craft Designs is one of our Great…

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Bleach Stamping Card Tutorial Featuring Feathered Friends Press-Tacular Plate by Crafty Meraki

April 1, 2025 1 Comment

Bleach Stamping is a creative technique that delivers soft, dreamy results — and this gorgeous card from Crafty Meraki is the perfect example! Featuring the Feathered Friends Press-Tacular Plate and a rainbow ink-blended background, this project is a fresh twist on a classic stamping effect. Designed by Michelle B. for the Crafty Meraki blog, this stunning card uses water (instead of bleach!) to lift colour from a Distress Oxide–blended background, creating a gentle, ethereal look that enhances the detailed bird image beautifully. ✨ We love how Michelle kept the birds’ bodies untouched, allowing the vibrant background to remain intact in those spaces and draw the eye inward. ➡️ Want to make this card yourself? Hop over to the Crafty Meraki blog to read Michelle’s full tutorial. She walks you through each step and shares her tips for getting the best results from this easy bleach stamping technique — plus a…

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Sheena Douglass Embossing Folders Add Zen to Paper Crafts | Crafter’s Companion

March 28, 2025 No Comments

Sheena Douglass embossing folders and dies from Crafter’s Companion are here to infuse your papercrafting with peace, beauty, and dimension. Featuring the Tree of Life and Balance & Tranquility koi fish designs, these deeply detailed 3D embossing folders and coordinating dies are the perfect tools to elevate your cardmaking, journaling, and mixed media projects. Bring Sheena’s iconic style into your creative space and add stunning texture and artistry to your backgrounds. Use inkpads, gilding wax, or shimmer sprays to make the designs truly pop—and transform your makes into masterpieces. Whether you’re crafting serene landscapes or eye-catching focal points, Sheena Douglass embossing folders are the perfect foundation for meaningful, inspired creations. ✨ Shop the Sheena Douglass Embossing Folder & Die Collection today at Crafter’s Companion! ✨ We are thrilled to announce that Crafter’s Companion one of our Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival Sponsors! 🎉 SHOP! CROP! CREATE! at the 18th Annual Great Canadian…

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The Stamps of Life Trophy Fold-it Club Set – Celebrate the Winner in Your Life!

March 27, 2025 No Comments

The brand-new Trophy Fold-it Club set from The Stamps of Life is here – and it’s packed with exclusive dies, stencils, and creative inspiration to help you celebrate every champion in your life! April’s Trophy Fold-it Club Set features a shaped trophy card die and two 5×7 stencils, perfect for making standout cards for birthdays, achievements, sports wins, or just saying “you rock!” Plus, when you subscribe, you’ll receive a FREE die set valued at $26.99 – a special gift only available to new Fold-it Club members. Here’s what makes the Fold-it Club so awesome: ✅ A2 Fold-it Die Set + Two 5×7 Stencils✅ FREE Exclusive Die Set ($26.99 value)✅ 15% OFF All Website Orders✅ Free USA Shipping✅ Earn and Spend Club Points✅ Bonus Monthly Points + Welcome Points✅ Surprise Gifts Throughout the Year✅ $15 Gift Certificate on Your Club Anniversary✅ Extra Discounts on Card Kits 🎉 All items in…