~Returning Saturday DT: Laura Carazo~

We are so excited to have our returning DT Laura Carazo with us! She is a serious scrapbooker and dedicated is an understatement! 

LAURA CARAZO

Check out her Saturday project - totally cool layout of a San Francisco trip...which gives me awesome ideas for my travel photos! 

Supplies used:

Cardstock: DCWV, American Crafts
CAMEO: shapes
Stickers: Mrs Grossmans
Ink: Color Box

Follow her shop and blog at: 

http://lauracarazo.multiply.com

http://lovescrapbooklcb.blogspot.com

Thank you Laura for your continued support and awesome talent! You are an inspiration to us all!

'Til the next post, I remain ~ Christine @ Crafting Family :)

~Thursday DT Feature: Silvia Carazo Bolaños~

Please help us welcome our new DT for Thursdays: 

SILVIA CARAZO BOLAÑOS

"I am a lover of crafting, I´m 36 years old, mother of a 9 year old, and live in San Jose Costa Rica.  I am passionate about life. I have a workshop where I teach and share all of my crafty knowledge and experiences for whoever wants to receive it."

Get to know a little more about Silvia's crafty life:

1. When did you start scrapbooking/paper crafting and why?
Since I was just a child I loved to make cards, I remember that used I pilot pens, Color pencils, stickers and confetti shapes to decorate my cards. I love it because through my creations, I expressed what words can´t express.

2. What type of project is your favorite to make (i.e. cards, layouts, mini album, etc.)?
I love to make cards, coordinated, altered, mini album.

3. Do you have a favorite product you like to use on your projects?
I have no preference on any product, try to use all products simultaneously or individually, each product has different finishes and I love that.

4. Who is your favorite manufacturer (i.e. BoBunny, MME, Pink Paislee)?
Prima Marketing, BoBunny, DCWV, Ranger, We R Memory Keeper, K&Company

5. Do you have a scrapbook/paper crafting idol? If so, who and why?
Tim Holtz. Need I say more? :)

6. What do you do in your spare time, when you are not scrapbooking/paper crafting?
I love exercise, dance and read!!!!!

7. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
I am a friendly person and I love sharing, teaching and learning from others.

Silvia's Thursday project debut for Crafting Family:

 

Supplies used:
Stamp made by Marce Solano
Distress Tim Holtz: 

Peeled paint
Broken china
Walnut stain
Shabby shupters
Stormy sky
Punches: Marta Stewart
Paper: K&Company
Cardstock : DCWV
Brads: We R Memory Keepers
Cristal Touch

Isn't her card so cute? Stay tuned to see more of Silvia's work with Crafting Family! Welcome to the team Silvia! ;) 

'Til the next feature, I remain ~ Christine @ Crafting Family ;)

~Graphic 45 Paper Pads for Sale~

Hungry for some Graphic 45? Ok, how about these two 12x12 Paper Pads to feed the need...eh hem...I mean hunger... 

BOTANICA BELLA

(They had me at butterflies! I'm such a sucker for those!)

LE CIRQUE

Each of these paper pads comes with 2 double-sided sheets each of 11 designs along with 2 sheets of coordinating die cuts.  We've got them for sale on our Ebay page, starting bid of $12.99 each!  Get yours by clicking HERE!

'Til the next post, I remain ~ Christine @ Crafting Family :) 

~Wednesday DT Feature: Jessie Sugarlips~

Today's DT feature is our new Wednesday DT: 

JESSIE SUGARLIPS

“I am a stay at home mom to Princess Buttercup, or at least that is what I call her, and wife to Edogg. We live in Minnesota. We also have, our 2 kitties, Friday Night and Prince Phillip. I love to craft it keeps me sane...lol. I have a lot of health problems that keep me from working and if I didn't craft I would have lost it by now. :)”

 Jessie's Wednesday's Project for Crafting Family:

Totally 3D Box!

 

Supply list:

iron orchid designs steel toe mary jane collection "miss adventure"  (both sides)

pebbles  happy go lucky collection "dandy" both sides

blue cardstock

(stuff from my stash)

orange cardstock

blue ribbon

eye-lets

flowers

gel pen

Follow Jessie’s Blog at: 

edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com

Get to know more of Jessie's Crafty Life:

1. When did you start scrapbooking/paper crafting and why?   

I started paper crafting in about November 2010.  I love doing crafts and I saw so many beautiful scrapbooked projects and I wanted to be able to create them.

2. What type of project is your favorite to make (i.e. cards, layouts, mini album, etc.) ?   

 I love to make everything, but I find myself making a lot of cards. :)

3. Do you have a favorite product you like to use on your projects? 

I am in love with bling. Anything to make my project glittery.

4. Who is your favorite manufacturer (i.e. BoBunny, MME, Pink Paislee) ? 

It is hard to pick, but I really like American Crafts stuff.

5. Do you have a scrapbook/paper crafting idol? If so, who and why? 

I don't really have a paper crafting idol, there are just so many unbelievably talented people out there and I like to look at a variety of projects.

6. What do you do in your spare time, when you are not scrapbooking/paper crafting?   

I love to read, and spend time with my family. We have a lot of mini golf competitions on the Wii.

7. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?  

I am from MN, and I love it here. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 8 years, and we have an adorable little girl who is 7.

 

Check out some more of Jessie's handy work: 

We are so happy to have Jessie on our team! Her motivation and enthusiasm makes for a perfect fit and can I tell you...she is a darling! 

'Til the next feature, I remain - Christine @ Crafting Family :)

~Returning DT: Tiffany Ballard Call~

Our Tuesday feature is our returning DT:

TIFFANY BALLARD CALL

"I am a girl of many hats...mom, wife, paper crafter, scrapbooking event coordinator and challenge blog addict. Sprinkle in a bit of chef and taxi driver and there you have it!"

Follow Tiffany's Blog at: 

http://bkfastattiffanys.blogspot.com

Her Tuesday, 5/15/12 Project:

12x12 Layout Titled: "K'Nex"

Supplies:
Cardstock- Bazzill
PP- Crate Paper, My Mind's Eye
Punches- EK Success
Brads- Making Memories
Butterfly- The Painted Frog
Chipboard Scallop- Breezy Designs

We are so excited and grateful for Tiffany's continuing support of Crafting Family! We never get tired of her colorful and always awesome talent! Thank you so much Tiff! 

'Til the next debut, I remain ~ Christine @ Crafting Family

~Monday's DT Feature: Kimberly Fordyce~

Hello everyone! 

Each day this week we will be featuring the debut of our new Design Team and their projects! 

Our New Monday Design Team Feature:

KIMBERLY FORDYCE

“I'm a wife, empty nester to three grown children, and Mamaw to two grandsons. I live in North Port, Florida. I have a passion for scrapbooking the family memories and look forward to any free time to create in my scraproom. My family is very supportive of me and my daughter is the one who encouraged me to start a blog and enter challenges. I was hooked right after I got my first follower and won my first challenge!”

Getting to know Kimberly's scrappy style and how her crafty side of life began…

1. When did you start scrapbooking/paper crafting and why?

“I was first introduced to scrapbooking around 1995 when I was invited to a Creative Memories party.  I didn't really get addicted to scrapbooking until 2005.”

2. What type of project is your favorite to make (i.e. cards, layouts, mini album, etc.)?

 “Well, if you follow me you would know I do mostly layouts. Scrapping pictures of my family and friends is my main passion!”

3. Do you have a favorite product you like to use on your projects?

“I really had to think on this one and actually made a phone call to my sister (lol) she said ink, flowers and stitching.”

 4. Who is your favorite manufacturer (i.e. BoBunny, MME, Pink Paislee)?

“Provocraft is a big favorite because I love my Cricut! The brand of paper I have the most of is probably Die Cuts With a View (DCWV), but I love My Mind’s Eye (MME) and Recollections.”

  

5. Do you have a scrapbook/paper crafting idol? If so, who and why?

“My ‘lil sister Lisa was my scrapbook idol although she would disagree, but when she does scrapbook, I love all that she creates! My blog idols are Fern from Fern's Creations and Beatriz from Amazing Grace. I aspire to scrap like these two ladies.”

  

6. What do you do in your spare time, when you are not scrapbooking/paper crafting?

“I love spending time with my grandson Isaiah, family and friends.”

7. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?  

“I love to get comments on my work, it helps me get excited about the next project!”

Kimberly's Crafting Family DT Debut Project:

Today I played with papers from My Mind's Eye. I used a sketch from the challenge blog Crafty Sketches.

 Don't you just love the My Mind's Eye So Sophie line!!! Loooove it :)

This is of my newest grandson Jordan! I'm so Blessed!!

The Supplies Recipe:

My Mind's Eye- So Sophie

My Mind's Eye- Lush "Turquiose Polka Dot Paper"

My Mind's Eye - Totally Girl 

Ink- Studio G & Close to my Heart

Ric Rac- Martha Stewart

Cricut Cartridge- Nursery Rhymes

Stamps- ???

Flowers- K & C Company

 Here's the sketch- by Kirsten Michelsen

A little more taste of the sweetness of Kimberly’s work:

The place where Kimberly’s scrapbooking magic happens:

Become a fan of Kimberly’s blog at: http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

Crafting Family is so excited to have Kimberly on our DT! Stay tuned for what handy work she has planned for next Monday! 

'Til the next post, I remain - Christine @ Crafting Family :)

~My Mind's Eye Fix...~

We've got in stock some new releases from My Mind's Eye:

INDIE CHIC - 6x6 Paper pads

24 double-sided sheets of Chic, Indie, I dunno, it's all beautiful to me!

                                    "CITRON"                                                               "GINGER"

                          "SAFFRON"                                                                "NUTMEG"

These Indie Chic paper pads are for sale on our Ebay page with starting bid of: $3.99 or Buy It Now for $4.75 - Check it out HERE

Another awesome new release from My Mind's Eye:

NOSTALGIA

12x12 collection kit - Starting bid: $6.99 or Buy it Now: $8.99. For sale HERE

And of course no cardmaker's collection would be complete without the matching 6x6 pad!
Purchase HERE at starting bid: $3.99 or Buy It Now: $4.75

This is another collection that I think is totally cool because it's got something for everyone:

MISS CAROLINE

6x6 Paper pads - A cute must have for $3.99 bid or Buy it now: $4.75 - Buy HERE!

                                        "FIDDLESTICKS"                         "HOWDY DOODY"

                                         "DILLY DALLY"                             "DOLLED UP"

And last post for tonight of new product:

LOST & FOUND - MARKET STREET

12X12 paper pad with 54 glittered sheets - $9.99 bid or Buy it Now: $10.99 - For Sale HERE!

If you want to check out all of our scrapbooking goodies for sale, check HERE!

I hope you are drooling by now...'cuz I am!

'til the next post, I remain humbly crafting: Christine :)

~Our New Design Team!~

Our new Design Team members are.....(drum roll please):

- Ashley Hamm
- Kimberly Fordyce
- Jessie Mitchell
- Kimberly Stokes-Jara
- Silvia Carazo Bolaños

Our returning members:

- Tiffany Ballard Call
- Laura Carazo

We are so excited for this announcement and even more anxious to start crafting! I cannot wait to see what awesome stuff these talented ladies create! Thanks again everyone for your support and remember to support our new DT in their posts and let them know we soooo appreciate their crafty hands!

They will begin posting in about a week or sooner - I'm rushing off their new goodies tomorrow! Stay tuned for blog hops and giveaways in the next coming weeks! And of course, stay tuned for our DT feature with pics & bios :)

Humbly crafting, I remain: Christine :)

~MME - Hot off the UPS Truck! Yay~

Hello crafters!

Aside from all the mundane weekend errands...one of the things I've been doing this weekend is sorting through all this new My Mind's Eye merchandise hot off the UPS truck on Friday...me drooling is an understatement! I'm making kits for sale and for our Design Team members right now! Yay! Announcements of the new DT's to follow along with listings on our Ebay page of the goods for sale ;)

Whole lotta paper goodness!

Good Day Sunshine (boy), American Made, Nostalgia, Lost & Found "Market Street" Paper Pad

Good Day Sunshine Girl & Boy, 6x6 paper pads of Indie Chic, Follow Your Heart & Miss Caroline

 Lush 2 - Turquoise Blue, Orange, Fuchsia Pink & Navy Blue

Good Day Sunshine (Girl)

Good Day Sunshine (Boy) 

Ready to cut paper yet? 

Happy craftin'!

'til the next post, I remain - Christine @ Crafting Family :) 

~Design Team Call~

Hi Everyone!

We hope you all have had an awesome month! We have been busy reviewing submissions for our new Design Team term and ordering lots of new goodies for our online store - woohoo! We still have one more spot open to fill for the DT, so it's not too late to send in your submission!  Here is the info you need to know!

Details for submission are as follows (USA & International applicants are welcome):

   -  Email us the link to your blog/Facebook Page where your work is posted or send us 3 to 5 pictures of your work (can be cards, layouts or altered art) at: thecraftingfamily@yahoo.com
   -  With a paragraph about yourself and your crafty life :)
   -  With a profile picture of yourself (can be in color or black & white)
   -  Deadline for submission is Wed. May 2, 2012 @ midnight (Eastern Time)

Design Team requirements:

   -  Ability to post a picture (via email or Facebook Group discussion page) of any project you are working on once a week using any supplies you have along with a list of supplies used (optional is a blurb telling us a little something more about your project).  Your awesome work will be highlighted on our Facebook page and blog. We understand life happens and it’s always crazy busy, so if posting a project that week is impossible for whatever reason (including vacations), just let us know as soon as possible so we can fill in a project on your posting day! It’s that easy!
   -  Ability to join in our monthly sketch challenge (you will have a whole month to work on a layout you interpret from a sketch we provide or that you’ve suggested for the team). If sketches aren’t your strength…all you can do is keep trying right? Never too old to learn new crafty things :)
   -  Ability to promote Crafting Family and our awesomely affordable supplies through your Facebook, blog, email contacts, Pinterest, etc. and participate in our monthly blog hops. (If you don’t know what a blog hop is, no worries – we gotcha covered as long as you are willing to learn :)'

What’s in it for you?

   -  NO PURCHASE EVER NECESSARY OR REQUIRED FROM YOU
   -  A welcome package of paper goodies to start playing with at no cost to you!
   -  Random packages of paper goodies to play with, generally when we order new goodies
   -  A HUGE discount on the scrapbooking supplies we offer or that we can specially order for you at your request (Discount is 50% off of retail or our cost if cheaper!)
   -  For non-local (Palm Beach County) DT members, a shipping discount of $5.00 redeemable once per month.  Shipping discount for international DT’s is $7.00 per month.
   -  Ability to commit to a 3 month term (when term is over, and you still want to continue having crafty fun, then your DT spot is automatically renewed for next term)
  -  Flexibility to be a part of your other Design Teams! We need no exclusivity – except for the projects you submit to us. Our motto: The more crafty people you know, the more exposure for everyone!
  -  Our undying gratitude for your talent and support!
  -  The chance to meet new crafty people that just might become your greatest friends and will always be your BIGGEST FANS!

Thanks again for your support!  'Til the next post, I remain - Christine @ Crafting Family

~Design Team Call!~

We hope you all had a Happy Easter and Passover!

We have some exciting news, we are on the lookout for a few more Design Team members for Crafting Family! If you are interested or know of a crafty someone who might be, please spread the word! For more details, please email us at: thecraftingfamily@yahoo.com

I you leave with a little project for this week:

'What's Up' card made by Christine using the Basic Grey Wisteria card kit for my lovely co-worker's 8th Anniversary with our law firm. Inside it says: "You're 8th Anniversary, Thats What!". I substituted the white letters in the kit for purple ones and added a sticker & buttons from the coordinating accessories from the Wisteria collection.

These cards kits are great for when you are "on the go", but still want a touch of 'handmade' for your card. And there is nothing like BASIC GREY to show how much you care! (At least in my world, lol)

Hope you guys are having a great week and Happy Scrappin'! ;) Christine

{We're Back!}

Hello and Happy New Year to all our CraftingFamily.com friends.

We know that the New Year has come and gone, but we took a break over the holidays and gave the Design Team time to regroup. But we are back in full force and bring you NEW product.

We have two ways for you to shop now. You can either shop on our online store HERE or you can shop with us on eBay HERE. We are adding new product daily, so be sure to check out our AMAZING prices. We are more than happy to combine shipping and we ship WORLDWIDE!

Today we would like to showcase these yummy papers from American Crafts Abode Collection.

This bundle includes 18 sheets of 12x12 paper with 3 each of 6 designs and what’s even more fabulous is they are cardstock thickness with raised embossing detail. Our price: $4.99 plus shipping.

You can get them HERE!

If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact us at thecraftingfamily at yahoo {dot} com.