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Clear Acrylic Stamps

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:05 GMT

Have you had trouble using clear acrylic stamps before? Would you like some tips on how to use them?

Zettiology ATC

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:31:13 GMT

Created for our Zettiology ATC swap, Jan 2010, the head and body stamps are from 'Crafty Individuals UK'. Chriss x ********************** Oh dear I

Zettiology ATC

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:28:07 GMT

Created for our Zettiology ATC swap, Jan 2010, the head and body stamps are from 'Crafty Individuals UK'. Chriss x ************************* I couldn't

Sewing ATC

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:24:15 GMT

Created for our Sewing ATC swap in 2009, the cute image is from 'Lisa'a Altered Art'. Chriss x ************************ Too gorgeous! You always find

Another View of Chriss' Gift Box

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:52:57 GMT

Here is the reverse view of Chriss' lovely altered art piece. It truly is a lovely box, isn't it? Thank you again fro sharing, Chriss! Susa

More views of Chriss' Gift Box

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:52:29 GMT

Here is another view of the gift box Chriss made from a face cream box. I think it is so beautiful. She even decorated the inside! Susa

Gift Box

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:45:29 GMT

More pics from my gift box Chriss ************************* Now you really have me anticipating, Chriss. I think the photo got lost in the Pacific Ocean

Stamp It

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:59:42 GMT

Stamp it - a great way to use up postage stamps and make a neat piece of art Chriss x ************************** Chriss, you are so right! Thank you

Making Scrapbooks With Secrets!

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:23:08 GMT

Did you know you can make scrapbook albums from your paper lunch bags? You can! They are perfect for making scrapbooks with secrets.

Scrapbooks - Two Ways to Make Your Own Scrapbooks From Scratch

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:36:03 GMT

Scrapbook albums can be so expensive to buy. Sometimes you cannot find a ready made one that suits your purpose either. Would you like to know how to custom make a scrapbook yourself?

Glitter Embossing

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:05:54 GMT

Glitter embossing is a lovely technique you can easily achieve with Heat 'n Stick powder. Here's how!

Adhesives - Seven Ways to Make Paper Craft Projects Without Using Glue and Tape

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:17 GMT

Adhesives are such a common tool to use when paper crafting that we often forget we can sometimes get by without them. Have you made a paper craft project without glue yet? This papercraft article tells you seven ways to do it!

Decorating Tins

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:47:05 GMT

Decorating tins can be a great way to recycle and create some special altered art at the same time.

Candy Bar Cards

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:20:47 GMT

Are you looking for a new way to make a greeting card for friends or family? Candy bar cards may be the answer! Why not make one today?

Third Challenge of 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:24:27 GMT

The third challenge of 2010 has been set! Come and see!

A Question About Uploading Projects to PaperCraftCentral

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:18:52 GMT

Susan, when I just uploaded a card I made I was confused about if I'm supposed to put the brand name of stamps that I used on my card in my description

Valentine's Day Card

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:11:58 GMT

I made several different patterns of Valentine cards for my friends and family. This was my favorite style that I made. I used plain white card stock and

Rubber Stamps Care

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:11:03 GMT

How to assemble, clean and use your rubber stamps.

Whimsiquills Valentine Card

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:12:40 GMT

I made the roses on this card using 3/8 wide quilling paper. Each petal is from a separate piece of paper which is cut, curled and glued. They look so

Zettiology

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:07:19 GMT

How do you describe Zettiology? Here are some ATCs I made in Zetti style.

How to decoupage onto round plastic Christmas ornaments.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:41:59 GMT

I have several hard Christmas tree balls that were under shiny satin thread originally. When they started to fray and unravel, I removed all the satin

Paper Rosebuds

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:25:52 GMT

I would like to know how to make parchment paper rosebuds. (by using strips of paper and rolling them up) How to make different sizes,and where online

No Challenge This Week - Sorry

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:07:15 GMT

I'm so sorry but my husband and I have a family matter to attend to this week. I cannot upload a challenge for you tonight. We are packing to go to my brother-in-law's side. He is in ICU and things are not looking good, so please understand that I may not be back for next week's challenge either. I will certainly be back as soon as I can and will post here when I can. Take care all. Love your families while you can. We don't have them forever. Susan

Ink Stain Removal

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:28:37 GMT

Ink stain removal from skin can be a problem unless you have this handy tip in mind.

Four Ways to Use Alcohol Inks

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:27:51 GMT

Alcohol inks can colour most non porous surfaces with ease. You can use them to change the colour of metals, foils, acetate, glossy cardstock, plastics and more! Once you have these inks, you may find surfaces to alter you had not considered altering before. Click on the link to read more!

Baby Photos

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:57:25 GMT

I am actually more of a quiller than a scrapbooker so I did this page for a DIY taping about quilling on scrapbook pages. It was the first time I had

Paper Flower Bluebells

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:03:58 GMT

Marijke shows us how to make paper flower bluebells with this wonderful layout of hers!

Bluebells in Holland

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:28:49 GMT

Hello Susan Here is a page I made about the bluebells in Holland. The paper flowers were made with curled strips of paper and I used photo safe

How to Make 3-d Paper Art

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:43:15 GMT

Have you seen 3d paper art effects on scrapbook pages and wondered how they were achieved? Sometimes it takes very little to add a lot to a page or a card. It can look as though you have spent hours making a special item when in reality, it may only have taken some well placed presses or a little knowledge of how to go about shaping your hand made or store bought embellishments. See what I mean in this new papercraft article just published, especially for you!

Romantic Ideas

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:33:47 GMT

Want some romantic ideas for a chipboard scrapbook album? Here's an idea to try.

Second Week of 2010

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:01:21 GMT

It's the second week of 2010 Creative Challenge! Try a new card sketch this tme.

A Valentine Card

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:40:14 GMT

This is an example of very basic quilled shapes to create a lacey looking heart. Quilling is awesome and so versatile.

Using a Brayer

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:06:34 GMT

I noticed there are not too many papercraft articles about How to Use a Brayer so I wrote this one. A brayer is a useful tool for achieving many special effects for your cards and scrapbook pages without necessarily adding layers of cardstock. Here are a few ideas for you to try. Give your brayer a workout!

If you are thinking about starting your own web business...

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:51:17 GMT

If you've been thinking about taking the SBI! eLearning course, it's time. Price is going up February 01/2010... Some of you may know that I built PaperCraftCentral with SBI's help. They have been fantastic about teaching me how to have such a web presence. They could do that for you too. SBI doesn't make a penny at the $299 price for the course itself (not including the price of SBI!). Now that it's well-established, they think it's time to move the price up into a more realistic area. Imagine... $299 for a 12 week course that shows you, hands-on, how to build a business. There's not a better deal in the world at 3 times the price. :-) Read more about it if you are interested?

Challenge 1

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:53:35 GMT

Welcome to Challenge 1 of PaperCraftCentral's 2010 Creative Challenge!

Hello and Thanks!

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:59:04 GMT

Hello Susan, I wanted to say hi and well done with the website! Lots of information here and I've added you to my RSS feeds to keep track of what you

Plain white container turned into lovely trinket box

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:08:53 GMT

I had a cardboard round container that had a lid on it and that was plain white. I turned it into a trinket box for a friend for her birthday. I put

Reflections Cards

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:47:39 GMT

Reflections Cards are so easy to make and they look so good! If you haven't tried making these before, let me show you how.

The first 2010 issue of Paper Twists has been sent!

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:49:17 GMT

The heading is correct The first 2010 edition of Paper Twists really has been sent! You should be receiving it in your inbox in the next few hours if you have subscribed. I like to tell everyone it is on its way so you can look out for it. Check your deleted items folder if this is your first issue as your email program may have sent it there. If you have not yet subscribed to Paper Twists and would like to, check it out via the link below :) Your subscription is free. Have you heard about the PaperCraftCentral 2010 Challenge? I hope you will take part in it. I so love to see everyone's crafty goodness! Happy New Year and Happy Paper Crafting. Susan

Thanks for Sharing...

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:25:28 GMT

Hi Susan! I am Amy Luciano from the Philippines. Just recently I got so interested in paper. I loved cross-stitching and embroidery before but now I

Craft Store

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:53:01 GMT

There's some 'new' news in the Craft Store! C'mon in and browse around!

Altered Art

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:09:17 GMT

Have you ever wondered what Altered Art is all about? It's a fascinating world where you have a chance to create an original piece!

Tissue-safe candle

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:19:40 GMT

Susan, I was looking for pictures of decorated candles, and came across your site. Normally, I draw my design on thin paper, tape that to the

Sealing/Manipulating sheets of paper

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:05:18 GMT

Hi Susan, I'm looking for a method of a applying a substance to sheets of paper that I've hand lettered that will allow me to shape the paper, and

Did you hear?? Stampin' Up! Australia is having an Inventory Sale!!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:04:35 GMT

I just found out that Stampin' Up! (Australia) is having its first Inventory Sale! There are sure some bargains to be had! I would be glad to help you Aussie visitors out with an order if you are so inclined. The sale lasts from 15th December to 24th January, so maybe a post Christmas order would be fun. You can contact me via the link below:

Christmas Specials!

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:06:01 GMT

I'm back, just in time to tell you about something really great! Have you ever wanted your own web business? Now is a great time to start one with SBI's Christmas Specials! You can purchase one site for you and one for a friend (or keep the second site to start your second web business) all for the same price, for a limited time. I want to take this opportunity to thank all readers and contributors to PaperCraftCentral for their interest and support throughout 2009. Have a Merry Christmas and may your New Year be a wonderful one. Here's to another great year at PaperCraftCentral in 2010! Happy Paper Crafting Susan

December Break

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:13:27 GMT

How is everything going with your Holiday crafts? I trust you are getting everything done that you have planned out :) I wanted to let you all know I will be away from PaperCraftCentral for about a week, then will let you know when I have returned. I am away from my home town travelling on the road at the moment. I didn't want anyone to write to me with a question or submission and wonder why I had not replied! Remember to check out any of the quick and easy projects already up on PaperCraftCentralif you need to make some cards or layouts in a hurry! Have a lovely holiday season and I will be back soon. Susan

Birthday Cards

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:35:12 GMT

Birthday cards are probably the most often made greetings. Here's some ideas for making handmade birthday greeting cards.

Serenity Prayer

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:57:48 GMT

I have had this treasure in my family for as long as I can remember, it is an altered book. It has been pasted open, painted gold. on one side is a

Christmas Wreath Card

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:13:15 GMT

Make a quick Christmas Wreath Card with your rubber stamps!