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Pink & Main December Challenge | Purple Blue Winter Card Inspiration

December 16, 2025 No Comments

If you love creating a Purple Blue Winter Card, the Pink & Main December Challenge is calling your name. This month’s theme is a Color Challenge, encouraging you to use wintery shades of purple and blue on your card project. The theme of your card does not have to be winter, just the colors, making this challenge fun, flexible, and wide open to interpretation. The beautiful card featured here was created by Jennifer Ingle for the Pink & Main Challenge Team. Her design showcases a magical winter scene paired with soft purple and blue tones, proving how impactful a Purple Blue Winter Card can be when color takes center stage. The shaker element adds movement and sparkle, while the layered die cuts and adorable character bring the card to life. How to Join the Pink & Main December Challenge Getting involved is easy, and you can enter as many times…

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A Heartwarming Woodland Horse Card by Jami Steiger

November 23, 2025 No Comments

If you love cozy winter scenes and heartfelt handmade cards, you’ll adore this new Woodland Horse Card by designer Jami Steiger. Using the Art Impressions 6087 – Woodland Horse Scene, Jami crafted a charming snowy vignette inspired by a very special horse from her family’s past. In her post on the Art Impressions Blog, Jami shares that years ago her family owned a horse named Kalem, the sweetest boy with the gentlest personality. When she saw this stamp set, she knew instantly that she wanted to paint the horse to resemble him — and the result is pure holiday magic. To create her scene, Jami stamped the image in black archival ink, then painted it with Tombow markers (969, 947, 977, 856, N65, 723, 526, 177, 565). She finished the piece with snow accents, glitter, rhinestones, and a festive wreath. For extra texture, she added a seam-binding bow, pearls, and…

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🎅 Christmas Cardmaking Challenge Inspiration with Pink & Main

November 22, 2025 No Comments

If you love holiday crafting, the Christmas Cardmaking Challenge at Pink & Main is calling your name! This month’s theme is all things Christmas, and Jennifer Ingle’s adorable nutcracker card is the perfect inspiration to get your creativity flowing. Jennifer created her project using the Pink & Main Nutcracker Kisses stamp set, colouring the charming characters with beautiful OLO Marker blends and choosing a more traditional holiday palette. The result? A festive card full of personality, sweetness, and old-world Christmas charm! 🎄 About This Month’s Challenge Pink & Main’s November theme is simply: Christmas!Nutcrackers, elves, candy canes, wreaths, nativity scenes, snowy landscapes — if it celebrates the holiday season, it’s perfect for this challenge. Here’s what you need to know: Updated Challenge Rules Must feature Pink & Main products NEW cards only — created specifically for this challenge Enter as many times as you want Two ways to submit:✔️ Add…

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Why Not Win Wednesday with Elizabeth Craft Designs – Bohemian Rose Giveaway

November 12, 2025 No Comments

Congratulations to this week’s luck winner – Jean Marmo It’s time for another Why Not Win Wednesday! We’re thrilled to partner with Elizabeth Craft Designs for an incredible Bohemian Rose Collection giveaway designed by Angelica Turner. This stunning release is valued at $182.55 and features everything you need to bring your creative projects to life — elegant dies, lush florals, and coordinating sentiments that will inspire your imagination. And here’s the best part — for one week only, starting today, the Bohemian Rose Collection is available for a special price of $146.04 at Elizabeth Craft Designs! Don’t miss your chance to win this beautiful prize package and experience the artistry of Angelica Turner’s Bohemian Rose line. 🕛 Contest closes Friday, November 14th at midnight MST. CLICK HERE to enter your name into the giveaway! Good luck my friends! Is your Creative Scrapbooker Magazine collection missing a gem? Don’t let that…

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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…