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Do you prefer handmade to store bought? Would you rather make something than buy it? If you want to tap into your inner creative genius and say, “Yes, I made that,” stick with me. From greeting cards to soap to old-fashioned desserts “from my mother’s recipe box,” (sprinkled with tales of life as an almost-senior), you’ll learn that handmade beats the socks off store bought!
Latest from the Blog

A “Just Because” Card? Absolutely!
“Just because” cards are among the sweetest to send and receive. Send some happy mail to a lucky person today with this colorful, sparkly “just because card.”

Tag Art – Pause That Trashy Romance with Sparkly Beauty
Trashy romance or “War and Peace,” tag art is the perfect way to mark your place using cute images and colorful designer paper.

A Beautiful Handmade Easter Card
Skip the usual pastels and create a handmade Easter card that delights with richly colored (free) designer paper and a hint of glimmer and shine.

Create, Don’t Copy! The Papercrafter’s Guide to Creating Beautiful, Authentic Paper Art on a Budget
Copying someone else’s art is easy but boring (and expensive). Let this paper crafter’s guide help you create your own beautiful, authentic paper art (and save a few bucks, too).