Scrapbook & Cards Today: Card Cafe

I am so tickled to be sharing on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog in the Card Cafe! I have two cards there showing a new-to-me product called wax paste. The results of using this paste are incredible! I share tips and tricks and two fun ways to use this product! Stop over to their new website and check it out! The post can be found here:  Card Cafe with Kimberly Crawford.

Sincerely Yours,

Scrapbook & Cards Today Giveaway!

Loaded with inspiration and creativity, CardMaps 5 includes 88 cards, 50 exclusive CardMaps sketches, how-to photos featuring trendy, must-try techniques, step-by-step instructions for every card, free cutting files, and as always, so much more! From everyday sentiments and birthday celebrations to seasonal holidays and cards of thanks, this special issue has all of your cardmaking endeavours covered!

You can pre-order this special issue now: Scrapbook & Cards Today CardMaps 5

Remember how I shared about this fantastic special issue coming out from  Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine?! Guess what?!! I have a copy to give away to one of my lucky blog readers!!!

Leave a comment, on this post, telling me about how you use sketches in your card making or scrapbooking. I will pick one random comment and that person wins a copy of the magazine! You have until Sunday, April 16, at 10:30 PM CDT.

thanks for stopping by!

kimberly

One Stamp, Three Ways; World Card Making Day with Scrapbook and Cards Today

Happy World Card Making Day!!

Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine is having a celebration on their blog, with prizes and amazing inspiration throughout the day, head over and join in the fun!

I am sharing a tutorial on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog about how to use one stamp in three different ways. Each of these cards uses the same background stamp, but three very unique techniques! You don't want to miss these! See you over there!

For those looking for supply lists, head to the Scrapbook and Cards Today Blog for a complete list. 

thanks for stopping by!

kimberly

World Card Making Day tutorial: Scrapbook & Cards Today

Head to the Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine blog and check out the technique tutorial I have created for you! See how to create this amazing faux watercolor background! Its quick and easy, which I love, and has amazing impact!

Not to mention that I am completely smitten with this color combination! I may/will be using this frequently! The colors are all listed on the SCT blog. Wink, wink.

A little birdie told me that there are prizes from Bo Bunny, May Arts, Therm O Web, and Your Next Stamp up for grabs! Hurry on over!

I hope you are having a creative and fun-filled World Card Making Day! Remember to send a few of those cards you are making today. Getting a handmade card in the mail is an amazing way to tell and show someone just how much they mean to you! And that's the absolute BEST part about WCMD-sending the love!

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly

Happy World Card Making Day!

Happy World Card Making Day!

Today is a great day to be a card maker! I had to share a few of the activities planned in celebration of today! So many companies and magazines are sharing inspiration and good deals, be sure and check these out!

All day long the team at Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine will be sharing ideas and inspiration! And I heard that there are going to be some pretty great prizes! Check it out!

Be sure and join me on their blog today with a fun technique post! Keep an eye out for my post announcing my time over there today!

The MFT Challenge team at the MFT Card Challenges Blog has one awesome day planned for you! Every two hours, starting this morning at 4 am EDT and ending at 8 pm, there will be challenges, inspiration, and PRIZES galore! Do not miss what they have planned!

This week my new class at Big Picture Classes launched! Its been a big hit so far, so if you are looking for some seasonal card inspiration, head over and take my class, Falling For Cards! Learn how to use the Gelli plate, how to add texture and warmth to your projects, and get a great recipe for a gift to give someone! Because, that's really what this hobby is all about!

They also have a great sale happening! In addition, we’ll be having a sale on some card making supplies for the weekend! Saturday and Sunday, shoppers can enter the promo code CARDS20 to receive 20% off on stamps, inks and embossing supplies + FREE shipping*

*Sale ends 10/4/15 at 11:59 EST. Exclusions may apply. Free shipping for domestic customers only.

Jillibean Soup also has a fun weekend ahead, in fact, it started yesterday! Tons of great techniques, tips, prizes, and a free class download will be on their blog this weekend! Sounds like fun!

Creative Cards Vol. 1 from Scrapbook & Cards Today

Scrapbook & Cards Today is a great publication from Canada. They have both a digital and paper copy of their issues. Their blog is hopping with wonderful ideas and amazing designers! I was pretty excited when they announced that they would be printing a special issue all about cards! I have been missing the pub calls terribly, so this was my chance to submit a few cards. Several were picked up for the issue, but imagine my complete surprise when the announced the pre-order and 

my card was front and center on the COVER! 

The smile on my face is huge! You can pre-order the issue HERE.

Creative Cards Vol. 1 will start shipping September 12 and this will be a limited edition issue, so don't miss out!

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly

P.S. I owe you all a massive summer update. What a crazy, full, and wonderful summer it has been. Right now, my parents, sister, and nephew are on their way here from Minnesota and I cannot wait to see them!! Hope your summers are going well! 

3 ways to use embossing folders or my love of pineapples

 I am thrilled to be sharing a fun post over at the Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine blog on their Card Cafe Thursday! Stop over and learn three ways to use your embossing folders, and see how deep my love for pineapples truly is!

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly