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Inspiration Board : Postcard Week!

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Summer is the perfect time for sending postcards. Whether they are sent from far-off places or right from home, postcards are a fun, easy way to keep in touch with friends and family. Athena’s Clip-Art Postcards take the shape of classic items found on the beach – my favorite is the crab! They can be …

Make It : fabric note cards

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  When my mom was visiting last time, I was in the middle of my fabric clean up. She was admiring this Japanese fabric, so I’ve been thinking about ideas for what to make with the small piece of it I had. I decided to make some cards for her, as she still sends notes the …

On The Web : July Fourth Party Printables

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Tomorrow is the Fourth of July- time to show off your red, white and blue.  No time to decorate?  Have no fear- our free patriotic printables are here!  Whether you’re having a big blowout, or a small barbecue, we’ve got something to help you celebrate. Add patriotic flair while preventing leaky ice cream with these …

Celebrate : Fourth of July Good Things

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Even after the sun goes down at your fourth of July barbecue, it’s not too late to get some great photos!  All you need are some glow-sticks and fast moving hands to get these vibrant shots. And for a bit of daytime decor, these lanterns are easy to make, and can be collapsed and stored …

On The Web : Announcing the CraftStudio App!

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We’re so excited to announce that our CraftStudio App for the iPad officially launches today! The App is the perfect fit for crafters who are ready to take their skills to the tech-level. Trust us – we’ve only been playing with the app for a few days and we are already addicted! In the CraftStudio …

On The Web : Father's Day Printables

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It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and maybe you’ve procrastinated in the gift department… now what?  With this Father’s Day clip art, you just need to press print to add a handmade touch to store-bought favorites.  The labels for Jordan Ferney’s box of “Hero Supplies” can be applied to dad’s favorite treats- Socks are a great …

Make It : Recycled Envelopes

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My dear friend just moved across the country and has been trying to revive snail mail.  She’s also very eco-concious, so I thought what gift could be more appropriate than a recycled stationery set??  I too am a bit of a waste-a-phobe, so I happen to have a big supply of scrap paper from the …

Make It : Office Birthday Message

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Surprise your office mate with this easy Post-It Note birthday banner! The letters are easy to cut in uniform size when you start with the little square notes.  Leave the sticky part at the top of your letter, and trim away.  Can you think of something fun to do with these scraps?  Birthday confetti? If …