12/1/22

New Year Budget Planning with the We R Journal Pocket Punch Board!

 One of the most common New Years resolutions (other than losing weight), is to save more money by budgeting better. A fun way to keep your dollars organized and keep pushing your goals forward is with a budget planner! There are a million different ways to do this, from an accordion folder of cash to creating little savings buckets in your bank account. As crafters, we are always looking for a more creative way to make saving fun, and this project keeps our budget planner bright, colorful and engaging.

Here's what you need:


• We R Memory Keepers Journal Pocket Punch Board (554275)

• We R Memory Keepers Precision Score Board (665752)

• 12"x12" Cardstock Pad
    • We used
the DCWV Double-Sided Cardstock Stack in Color Pop (
670022)

• A Planner, Binder, or small album
    • We used a Sn@p Binder (so many colors!) as they have built in dividers and pages (565352)

• Double-sided tape, Tape runner, or other adhesive

• White Cardstock

• Paper Punch (3 Hole punch)


The Journal Pocket Punch is a little tricky, but if you follow the guide and these instructions, you'll do just fine! In the package with the punch board is an instruction sheet and a pocket size guide (this is tucked into a handy holder on the back of the board.) 


On the chart, find your finished pocket size in the first column. The size of paper you'll need is in the third and fourth columns, depending on which type of pocket you're looking to make. We're making two different pockets (see the pink stars). 

Now that you have your paper cut to the correct size, it's time to set your board up. In the second column, the chart tells you which positions your guides need to be in. For the small pocket, we're going to put them in positions A and 1. Note: point the arrows away from the paper.


Place your paper with the longest side on the guide with the letters. Place the cutter in the track and cut your corners. Flip the paper to cut the second side.


Score your bottom flap along the horizontal score line with the included scoring tool. Turn your paper 180 degrees and score along the vertical, flip to do the other side. Fold along your score lines and adhere the flaps together.

Place the top of your pocket under the punch within the letter lines (for this one, it's letter "A".) Press the punch and you've created your first pocket!

Now for the big pocket. The instructions are essentially the same, but we're cutting all four corners this time. 

Set the guides to "F" and "3." Longest side toward "F", and cut the corners.


Score along the short flaps using the punch board. The long flaps you might need to use a larger score board, like the We R Precision score board. Fold flaps and secure three sides with adhesive, leaving the top flap open.



Time to put it all together! Adhere the small pocket to the front of the larger pocket with adhesive or double-sided tape. You can slide a little "deposit" slip in the small pocket, as shown. Use a paper punch on the left side of the large pocket to be able to add your pocket to your planner or binder.


Add your budget tracking page on the left side of your binder layout and insert your pocket in and you're all set! Happy budgeting!

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11/23/22

Happy New Year! Celebrate 2023 in Pink!

Celebrate the New Year with 2023’s most popular color trend!
Grab your favorite bubbly and friends! 


What's great about hosting a New Year's Event with a pink theme is that pink symbolizes friendship, inner peace, approachability, love, affection, and kindness; The perfect color to bring in the new year among friends and family in pink-pom-fashion! Let's make a toast to all things pink! 




We're so excited to feature the soft, earthy shades of pink and clay over a glass of bubbly. 2023 is bringing in the New Year with deep, rosy pink hues with a touch of terra-cotta influence that excludes confidence, creativity, and coziness. DMC was the perfect vendor for this project as they had everything we needed and more! We selected the finest pink and clay hues and tones for our champagne glasses, which are sure to be a hit! 




DMC carries these colors that perfectly reflect 2023's popular color trend: tawny, pale geranium, baby pink, shrimp, very light carnation, medium desert sand, very light desert sand, light baby pink, very dark desert sand, medium salmon, light terra cotta, light rosewood, desert sand, ultra very light terra cotta, light peach, light cranberry, very light salmon, medium dusty rose, medium light shell pink, very light apricot, very dark dusty rose, peach, ultra-light beige, light mocha beige, medium light shell pink, very light rosewood, and light mocha beige. 



Soft Crafts - Needle Arts
Shop the blog: New Year Blog 2023 




Complimentary tones: green foliage, light green, copper, rose gold, and champagne metallics. 
Extra or added features: charms, metals, glitter, or embellishments. 


Soft Crafts - Needle Arts
Shop the blog: New Year Blog 2023 

Thank you to our vendors whose products inspired this project:

DMC, Boye, Susan Bates, Clover, Lion Brand, Fiskars, Red Heart, Artistic Wire, Idea-Ology, We R Memory Keepers, Paige Evans, Frank Garcia, Craft Consortium 


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11/3/22

Notions Marketing Bake Off

Notions Marketing Bake Off with American Crafts!


American Crafts recently launched their new and improved food crafts line, Sweet Shop, and sent our office team a big box of samples to try! We love a good baking challenge, and so we divvied up the goodies and set to work outdoing each other one treat at a time! 

In our creations, we had access to the entire Sweet Shop line, and our team made all kinds of cookies, donuts, candies, and more! This challenge really allowed our sales team to get a feel for the product to better recommend it to our customers. Hands-down, the Melt-Ems were a favorite among the team, with the peanut butter melts being a real favorite (so yummy, with a perfect peanut flavor.)

Try out this crowd favorite from one of our sales people, Travis, or make it your own with other flavors! 

Hot Fudge Sundae Bars

By Notions Marketing: Travis Miedema
Sales Representative 

1 (16-ounce) American crafts chocolate 


1 (8-ounce) American Crafts salted Carmel 


•  3/4 cup peanut butter (American Crafts) 


• 19 ice cream sandwiches, of your choice


• 1 (12-ounce) container of frozen whipped topping, thawed


• 1 cup salted peanuts






Step 1

Pour the chocolate into a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until hot, about 2 minutes on high. Do not allow it to boil.

Step 2

Stir the peanut butter into the warmed chocolate until smooth.

Step 3

Allow the chocolate/peanut butter mixture to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish with a layer of ice cream sandwiches.

Step 5

Spread 1/2 of the whipped topping over the sandwiches in an even layer.

Step 6

Spoon 1/2 of the chocolate mixture over the whipped topping layer, spreading it into an even layer. Then take half of the salted Carmel and drizzle over the chocolate

Step 7

Top the whipped topping layer with 1/2 of the peanuts.

Step 8

Repeat the layers once.

Step 9

Freeze the layered mixture until firm, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

Step 10

Cut the frozen layered mixture into squares.

Step 11

Serve and Enjoy!! 


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10/20/22

Fall Memories Layout

Fall Memories Layout 
Handmade By Maria Celeste Gonzalo 
Click to shop the: Garden Shoppe Collection

This new collection is inspired by boutique flower shops with a sweet autumnal twist! It features florals & fall foliage, everyday icons and adorable critters, and an aesthetic inspired by the changing of the seasons. It will make you feel right at home, cozy in its warm colors and copper accents, while still embracing the familiar details of a signature Paige Evans collection!


Tips & Tricks
- Beginner skill level.
- Use as many colors as you like.
- You can make this design in other sizes.
- The project can be completed in under an hour or over the course of a weekend. 
- Go at your own pace and have fun! 

Supplies & Tools

Directions: Objective: make an 8 1/2” x 11” fall layout using your dies.


Directions: Use a sheet of white cardstock of  8 1/2” w x 11” w as  the base of the layout.



Directions: Cut leaves using the die from Paige Evans die set and color cardstock/ paper #7.
Also cut some flowers from the same paper of Page Evans collection.


Directions: Start adding the leaves like a hanging garland of leaves that starts and ends like a tassel.


Directions: Place your photo (cut it into a circle) and continue decorating.


Directions: As final details sew the tassel and add watercolor drops.


We hope you enjoyed the Fall Memories Layout, handmade By Maria Celeste Gonzalo!
Check out all the products from the project: Garden Shoppe Collection

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10/6/22

Mitten and Mistletoe Advent Calendar from Crate Paper!

Mittens & Mistletoe Advent Calendar  



Did you know the first advent calendar was produced in 1851, and was handmade? The first printed advent calendar was printed between 1902-1908 and has been a Christmas tradition ever since! 

Begin the countdown to Christmas with an advent village! This cute project puts a new spin on the traditional advent calendar by building a paper town full of treats for the days leading up to Christmas! As part of the Mitten and Mistletoe Collection from Crate Paper and American Crafts, it brings a hand painted look in a non-traditional color palette to kick off the season!

Setting up this calendar is a team effort! Include the whole family and friends while setting up this treasured tradition for the holidays. Folding the cardstock and gluing the tabs together is fun and easy to bring others of all skill levels in to enjoy! Be sure to collect your favorite candy/treats or fun surprises ahead of time to place inside these adorable homes! 


Everything you need to make the village comes in the box, just add treats! 


Inspiration Idea: Play with different paper backgrounds and mix it up! Over twenty-four different "wallpaper" designs to choose from in the Mitten and Mistletoe collection! We went with pine trees and light snow for an outdoor effect. 


If snow isn't your thing, try a festive plaid table cloth or table runner and use your village as a centerpiece!


Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes from your friends at Notions Marketing


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