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I saw the best tip...this is from fellow SNR staffer Lucy Chesna:

Make your own Stickles

What you need:
Clear craft lacquer ( aleene's paper galze, ranger glossy accent or judi kins diamon glaze)
Glitter ( any color )
toothpick or brush to mix
Mixing container
mini bottles- empty eye dropper bottles cleaned out and ready to put in your stickles
syringe

Directions:
In your empty container mix equal parts clear lacquer and glitter. Mix with a toothpick or brush
Add more glitter if it's too runny or more clear lacquer if it's too thick.
It should be the consistency of glitter glue (or thinner if you want to cover a large area)
Then when you done , use your syringe and suck it up and put it into your bottle.
You are done and repeat the steps for any color of glitter you want to use

Such a great tip!! For more awesome ideas and information, be sure to join us on the SNR forums. We are a wonderful group of scrapers who love to chat and share ideas, inspiration, and smiles. And you are very welcome!!

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Anyone still out there- or have you all given up on me? I woud understand- I have been a baaaadddddd blogger! But, I have been very busy- and I can now tell you why. It's your tip this week, too- ready?

How would you like to go to a completely free stamping convention? We are talking completely free, top notch workshops, incredible manufacturers, prizes, ideas, ton- and I mean TONS of eye candy...and a chance to be seen by the manufacturers, too?! I am dead serious- and the travel and airfare is free, too- cause it's virtual, lol! That's right- SNR is hosting it's first Summer Stamping Wrokshop- and it is going to be IN-CRED-I-BLE!! I am not kidding- I know the plans, and I am bouncing excited.

OK- here's what you need to do- keep an eye here...I am going to get you a supply list and class schedule in the next couple of days. And then- plan to be at SNR next Saturday afternoon. Send the Hubby and the kiddos to the movie- the new Ice Age is out- they'll love it. It is going to be one truly awesome day!!

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I love making cards- it is such a great way to use up your scraps...and a mini piece of creativity, too. Today I came across a free template for the cutest flower pot card. Well, I had to show it to you!!

Printable Template

Here's a tutorial for this card: Flower Pot Card

Have fun!!

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Want to hear my Scrapping Cents Tip for this week? I actually have two for you...not sure either of them is profound. But, I'll share them anyway. Here goes...

One:

Garage Sales ROCK for organizational equipment!! No kidding...people have bought them by the droves, gotten frustrated with them, and are selling them for a buck or 2 a piece. Get out there--I ahve never come home empty handed. Now, I am not just talking drawer dividers and containers- I mean shelves and white particle board units. Yeahm you know- the rubber made ones that you spend 15-40$ a piece on at WM. Think vertical...A 3' shelf, stacked with a shoe thing on top...or any combination. Once you marry them together, these look like furniture. I'm telling you...

Two:

The old Cassette tape holders...the ones that were made to put your cassette tapes into...these things are perfect for ribbons on the roll. Each slot hold one spool of ribbon. And, they come in wall units, vertical towers, etc, etc... Best part? People are giving them away! I mean- who uses cassettes anymore, right?

Hope these ideas help!!

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Ever wish you could go to a Stamp or Scrap Convention and not have the time or resources? What if I told you, you caould learn the same stuff at home, without spending any money? Cool, huh!! Well, there are soe incredible resources out there, that will help you do just that. This week, I am going to share a couple of my very favorite with you.

Technique Trail: This is an awesome blog, filled with tips, trick, and a ton- a literal ton of tutorials.

Stampin' Academy: this one has a bunch of videos, and ideas that will make you wonder: why didn't I think of that?!

Card Universe: This one is my favorite- of course. Do you know we have over 100 videos in our Video area...and we add to it weekly! We have a page of tutorials that will blow you away! And--it is just great fun and companionship, too!!

NOTE: This month's issue of Scrapbook News and Review just published--hurry on over and check it out!!

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This week is going to be a quick one, friends. Sorry about that...but I did find a great tutorial for making your own designed patterned paper. What a great way to save some money and get a custom look, too!!

Check it out- and aren't the cards she made with them too cute! This whole thing just made me want to pull out my stamps and play!

Mish Mash: Patriotic Cards One Sheet Wonder Style

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Hey- guess what I found? I found the coolest site for hybrid scrapping! WAIT! Don't click away, yet...I know, I said the word hybrid....it is a little intimidating...but it is so cool, super easy...and can be a great way to save a few buck, too!! This site is run by the Digichick Boutique, and one of the things I love about it is the awesome walk through on how to get started. She has some great tips for printing your very first digital paper- um, which makes it paper, paper, lol! They also have awesome hyprid templates, to make your paper projects super easy...and to get you started- a free paper pack. You really should check it out!

The Hybrid Chick

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OK- can't take credit for this one...all Mom's ideas. You know, every once in a while, she just has a good one, lol! Anyway- her suggestion--need wrapping paper and don't want to buy a whole pack? Dive into the scrapping supplies! Those 12x12 papers will work for many smaller boxes- and you can get them for a great price on sale. Um, yeah- Mom doesn't know about the hoards and stashes of older paper that we are trying to get rid of!! Great use for the older stuff, huh?

Now, I just want to know what Mom was dong in a scrapbook store without me?!

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I am mad about techniques and tricks that come right out of the pantry. No cost there, right? Well, I have found the coolest technique- and it just uses wax paper and mad podge. I have those! And, you should see the awesome look of these- dang! Take a look at Mel's blog for all the cool ideas and tips!:

Wax Paper Embossing

A Scrapping Cents Tip:

Got an email yesterday, and wanted to give all you Cricut owners a head's up- Michaels will be having there cartridges on sale next week for 29.99$. HTH!

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Do you love the look of Glimmer Mists but hate the idea of spending $7 a bottle? Me, too!! I found this solution, and it works like a charm:

-Go to WM and get a little travel size hirspray bottle for 97 cents.
-Add ink color- distress reinkers, alcohol inks, whatever...
-Add perfect pearls or pearl ex- just a little goes a long way.
-Add a little hairspray (yea, it is a sealer)
-Shake and spray...voila!

Yup, for a fraction of the cost, you can make your own custom colors. Cool, huh?!

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Are you ready to make a few Easter Treats? Worried that you don't have the perfect stamp in your collection to make a great project? No worries! Today, I am bringing you a few digital stamp collections. What is a digital stamp, you ask? Simply an image you print from the internet/computer onto cardstock, color and add to your project. In some cases, the digital stamps are meant for this purpose- in other case, these are color pages. You can print the color pages full size and hand them to your kiddos---or make them a coloring book to add to their Easter basket. Or- you can tell your printer to print at 20-25% scale- and you are ready to add to your project. Here you go- have fun!

Bunny with parachute

Religious Easter Images


Tons of Easter Images

Easter Bunny and Egg


List of Great Easter Images

Scapping Cents Sightings:
-Tuesday Morning: I hear there are D Ring albums to be had for 6.99!! If you haven't switched over- you really need to!

-Michaels has reset the store- look for the great Tim Holtz and Hero Arts in the Stamp Section!!

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So, have anything that needs celebrating? Looking to host a party anytime soon? If so, Studio Calico has you covered. This week, Nicole but up a great post on how to use your scrappy supplies to make party decorations. These are really cute, too....I am talking super cute!! Imagine customizing all your party fun with you favorite papers- I mean...how cool! Head on over and take a look:

Custom Party Decorations

Looking for another bargain? SNR's March issue just pubbed last night--and it is a killer issue!! The Cards and Stamping section alone has 11 articles...and that is just one section of the magazine, for goodness sake!! If you haven't checked out the Idea File part of the magazine- you really need to. Imagine an entire section of a magazine, articles upon articles every month, that give you tips on how to use your products better, or how to improve your crafting. I love it!!

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With Easter coming up, now is the perfect time for a cute little bunny project, right? Well, I have one for you, lol! This is the cutest little bunny basket...ever! Seriously- this is a little lunch sack and pinking shears...how perfect would these be for your kids? Or treat bags for an Easter party?

Here you go:

Bunny Basket

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Have you all seen the cool reset at Mike's? They are getting in Tim Holtz stamps, grungeboard, alcohol inks, distress stickles and more. Definitely worth a look, if you haven't been in a while!

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How about a few places to find deals? I love bargain hunting, and window shopping, too. My latest obsession is stalking Deal of the Day sites. These are fun- 1 deal, one day...amazing prices. The fun is in never knowing what they will have. Here are a couple of scrapping ones that I have found. Have fun!!

Peachy Cheap

Flowers to Flourishes

Crop Chocolate

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So...how about a few storage ideas, today?  I swear, I love organizing almost as much as I love using, lol!!  I have found a few great ideas:

Punch Storage

Nesties Storage

Scrap Rack

Hey!  I have the best deal of all today!!  Scrapbook News and Review published last night- woohoo!  And, we are running some AWESOME subscription deals!  There are 2 for 1 deals...2 month specials, 4 and 6 month deals...you really, really need to check it out!!

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Kids needing Valentine's for school?  Wanting a special treat for your special darling?  Cindylouh has posted the cutest printable valentine for us...free.  You have got to check this one out...it is so sweet! 

Enjoy!!

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Free!  We like free, right?!  Well, I have free for you today.  Artscow is giving away 1200 free photo prints.  Yes...12oo!!  That is a lot of scrapping goodness, people.  Now, this is for first time users, only.  Here are the terms and conditions.  Have fun!!

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How about a freebie?  Who doesn't love a freebie, I ask you?!  I found the most incredible site for digital downloads.  There freebie section is packed with goodness.  Now, even if you are not a digital scrapper- I'm not- digi'd are great for photo ovrlays, journaling cards, paper for printing, etc.  I keep a whole folder on my drive, and when I am ready to scrap- it is ready for me!  My current favorite is overlays, BTW.  Just drop an edge around a photo, print- and you have an incredible look.  Want an example?  Take a look at the Say Cheese post a couple of days ago- this pictre has a great sparkle overlay...that I punched up even more using stickles. 

Digital Scrapbooking Place

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Mike's:  Run, don't walk!  They have the coolest stuff in their dollar bins!!  Now- be warned- they are hiding them...look for an aisle called more for under $5...there is an entire section of nifty scrapping goodness.  I walked away with great shaped chip albums- circle and square scallops, star, heart, house and car shapes. Too cute!!  There were all kinds of embellishments, papers, etc. 

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I'm a day late- sorry! But, I did just see the BEST idea...look at this! This is from the Making Memories blog. It is just a cheap little silverware tray. Doesn't it work great! I think it would work for ribbon spools, small punches, stickles and stamps, too. I love repurposed goodies!

Scrapping Cents Sightings:

Target: New things in the dollar spot- including chipboard letters, stamps, brads, felt flowers, and more. Lots of cute alterables, too.

WalMart- 70% off Christmas goodies.

Hobby Lobby- 80% off Christmas goodies.

Michaels- Cute new paper and goodie lines coming in- including Making Memories- too cute!!

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You guys should know by now how much I love to make my own embellies. And, there is no denying it...I am addicted to flowers! Here are a few great tutorials, I found, on making Ribbon Flowers:

5 Point Ribbon Flowers

Ribbon Daisies

Loop Flowers

Basic Ribbon Flower

There you have it- another way to use your ribbon scraps, save some money- and have wonderful, handmade embellishments for your projects, too. What's not to love?!!