Paper...not just for your scrapbooks!

The 80's was the era of "country crafts" for me. Wreaths, teddy bears, straw hats boasting dried flowers of every variety!

Welcome to a new era of crafting...where simple is sleek, modern and FRESH. These 3 D stars would be awesome for trimming the Christmas tree, but here they are layered to create a one of a kind wreath! You can do it...go for it!!!

http://go.tipjunkie.com/pp/685/brandyscrafts.blogspot.com/2010/07/summer-3-d-star-wreath.html

BRILLIANT!

Hey everyone! The new product that we found at CHA is starting to trickle into the warehouse!!! It's like Christmas in August! Boxes, boxes and more boxes!!! Check out our latest "Amazing Deals". We hope you'll LOVE them as much as WE did...click here Ninabrook Designs to see the latest and greatest! If you're NOT signed up for our newsletter...enter your email address on our HOME page.

I came across this idea thanks to Laurie (the tip junkie). Not only is this a cute, CUTE card idea...but the tutorial for the paper bow is straight forward and easy to follow!

http://go.tipjunkie.com/pp/662/vanlaardesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/paper-bow-tutorial.html

ENJOY!

CHA INSPIRATION!

The recent CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) TRADE SHOW in Chicago was FANTASTIC! Talk about information and INSPIRATION wherever you looked (even an upside down Christmas tree!). We'd like to share some of it with you. Some pics are of alternative ideas for use of patterned paper and some pics are of PRODUCT that we ordered because we know you'll LOVE it! Check out the glittery, layered chipboard...soo adorable!!! ENJOY.

Cardmaking...

I was in Zehrs the other day and the lady in front of me at the till doled out over $12 for 2 "just your average, everyday, not so special" greeting cards. She wasn't taken back by the price, but I was STUNNED....and it spurred me on to pull out all of my scraps, rub ons and embellishments that very night! Here's 3 OTHER reasons that you might want to create your own cards...

1) They are PERSONAL (communication is becoming increasingly impersonal...more and more it's by email instead of by phone or in person).

2) They don't require PHOTOS (that search can often take quite a while...)

3) The are FAST...and not INTIMIDATING, like pages can sometimes be

FREEEEEEBIES!!!!

All this week, we're throwing in the FREEBIE pictured here (some may vary slightly). If you've already ordered this week...rest assured, it'll be in your package! If you order BEFORE next Monday (the 27th)...you'll get this added BONUS! YES...1 in EVERY ORDER!!! How fun...now RUN to www.ninabrookdesigns.com.

Scrap Paper TREE!!!

ALL scrapbookers have scraps...those little chunks of oh-so-sweet designs that you can't bear to throw out JUST in case. Here's an absolutely FABULOUS idea for using those up. This would look amazing on a side table, mantel or in your scrap room. Click on the link for instructions...

http://www.everydaymomideas.com/2011/03/scrap-paper-tree-centerpiece-tutorial.html

Have a creative day!

Sharon