New Archive Section

Hey everyone-

Just wanted to let you all know that I have added a new archive section to my blog. You can see additional crafts, party items and scrapbook pages I've made. There are samples of customized items as well. (see the right section on the blog or links at the bottom of the following page)

Archive

Have a great time checking it out. Need a specific theme or character just let me know.

Thanks for visiting.
Angie

Spring Coupon Code

Happy 1st Day of Spring!

Although around here it will be a while before we actually see Spring start to approach, I am celebrating the official start of Spring with a **Spring Savings Coupon Code**.

All you have to do is go to my etsy shop and look through the listings to find the bunny. When you do, look in the text for the coupon code. Code is good from now till 4/20. So get hopping and find that bunny to save yourself 10% on all purchases (including custom orders).

Happy Spring and Happy Hunting!

Holiday Crafts: Valentine's Day

This Valentines Day my son and I made our own Valentine's.  We used some ideas I found on Pinterest and added some of our own creative ideas. Here is what we came up with for this years Valentine's.

On our home printer we printed out "VALENTINE YOU ROCK!!!" (in red ink until the printer ran out of color and I had no back up, oops) on 8.5 x 11 pink scrapbook paper. We cut out large rectangles with heart cut outs on my Cricut machine (but you could do this with just a paper trimmer and heart punch).

We then folded the heart paper around a package of pop rocks and glued the back edge.  We then glued the valentine message to the front and my son signed the back of the Valentine's.

This was a quick and easy Valentine that my son and I had a great time making for his class. He was so excited to bring such a neat treat to school that he made himself. I hope my idea inspires your next Valentine's Day creation.

Happy Crafting.
Angie

Craft Tip of the Month: An Extra Hand

Have you ever been working on a crafting project (of any kind) and wished you had a third hand (or forth or fifth and so on)? I know I find myself in this predicament often while crafting.  So I came up with a very easy solution that anyone can make.

Simply take a small plastic bag (I like using small parts bags, but snack zip-lock or sandwich bags work great too depending on what size you need) and fill it up with something heavy. I used play sand in mine but you could use beans, popcorn, cat litter, etc.  Use whatever you have one hand that will give weight to the bag.

Now you have that extra hand (or two) and there is no more waiting for glue to dry, or holding down a paper rosette as you try to grab the glue gun, or leave a bag out overnight on that wonderful card you just made that will not lay down flat.  I have used mine for all of these purposes and more.  I'm sure you will come up with dozens of ways to use them. Share how you use yours in the comments below.

 
Make sure you make several because once you have them you will find yourself using them often.

I hope you find this tip helpful.

Happy Crafting!

Referral Giveaway winner

And our winner of the referral giveaway is Adrienne Wolf. Congrats Adrienne!

Thanks to everyone who helped with referrals.

I know a lot of you re-posted items and links about my shop. Thanks so much for all of your help.

Please stay tuned for more updates and giveaways.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holidays from Angie's Creative Crafts.

Some quick news, the referral giveaway has been extended to January 8th (since I know we have all been very busy with the holidays). :)

I looking forward to 2012 which will bring a lot of fun here at Angie's Creative Crafts. Each month will bring you a helpful crafting tip and new crafting ideas for your own cards and scrapbooks. There will be more giveaways and new items in the shop.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
Angie

Holiday Shopping Night

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR A GREAT CAUSE

If you are in the local area of Bothell Washington I will be participating in a Holiday Shopping Event at Sorenson Early Childhood Center to raise money for the school. This is a school that helps kids ages 3-5 who have special needs. You would be getting some holiday shopping done and helping a great cause. There is free child care available while you shop at the event.

I will have a spot at the event so you can stop on by and see my work up close. All of the items you see in my Etsy shop will be available for purchase. I would love to discuss any custom ideas you have a well.  Look for the Angie's Creative Crafts banner and stop on by.

This event is from 5-8 pm Friday December 2 at Sorenson Early Childhood Center 19705 88th Ave NE, Bothell WA 98011.

Here is a link to the school if you would like to check it out: Sorenson Early Childhood Center