Send over an email to acabrera@ckmedia.com and I will get your prize shipped off to you!

I don’t know about you.. but I LOVE fabric. I am primarily a paper and pixel based crafter, but I just LOVE LOVE LOVE fabric. The colors, textures, and all the new patterns just make me happy. No matter what your craft “poison
” of choice, hopefully one of the projects this week will inspire you to take a trip to your local quilt shop and pick up a yard or two happiness!

To get those creative juices flowing, be sure to check out one of these great projects from the CKM editors.

I am a big fan of INFOMERCIALS. Yes, I admit it. So when I had a chance to play around with some MIGHTY MEND IT… I couldn’t resist! And you know what. This stuff is pretty cool. Now, I don’t know that I would repair my living room couch with it, but for fabric crafts and even scrapbooking using paper to ribbon or fabric, it was very effective! And hey… when ever I can have some “As Seen on TV” fun, I am all for it.

 I will choose the winner of this first giveaway Tuesday June 30 at noon, so you have until then to enter!

There are two ways to enter…

Leave a comment below or if you are on TWITTER RT the post! We will be tweeting this giveaway to ALL of our CK Media TWITTER FEEDS so that is up to 10 chances to win. Be sure to follow your favorite magazine feed. (To find it, simply go to magazine site and click on the connect tab right above the sign in box!)

Supplies: cardstock, letter tile (Bazzill Basics)

I started by adhering all my pictures down. The strip of pictures on the left is adhered on the 4×12 strip of the same cardstock. (It is actually a flap that opens up to reveal journaling. )

To make this very simple page even more memorable.. on the flap, I created “sandpaper” around the photos with sand that actually came from the beach. Brush the page with liquid adhesive, and sprinkle on the dry sand. Let dry, and brush off the excess.

Post your Easier-Than-Ever layout in the gallery, or leave a link to your blog and I will post my faves here on the blog. And don’t forget to order your copy today.

*If you are still waiting for your copy to arrive, no sweat! Just post your favorite easy layout idea or tip!

layout by Buffy Fan one of our active Message Board users!

Last week we hosted the Challenge of the Week – use something “old” from your stash and make it look new.

In these tough economic times using what we have has become en vogue. Luckily, there is plently of crafty goodness to be had online. (a lot of not so good stuff too) So this week’s World Wide Inspired is my current list of Crafty Web Freebies!

1. Free online classes – JessicaSprague.com is offering a free photo editing class this month. And while you are there, check out some of her other free classes and digital     kits.

2.Creating Keepsakes is hosting a free Summer Camp with daily classes, inspiration, and more! For more details visit the CreatingKeepsakesBlog.

3.Download a free project from one of my favorite bloggers, Shimmelle. She has some great projects and ideas of all kind.

 4. Free Downloads- Did you know that the Paper Crafts team has new “Simple Sentiments” with every issue? You can download and print them here.

5.Photo Actions – Free HIGH QUALITY actions for Photoshop at the Light’s Right studio.

6.Don’t forget about Free Font Friday! 

7.Digital Downloads from papers to embellishments and templates – from the instructors of the Digital Scrapbooking Experience coming later this year.

8. I had to add this great post by Nicole Heady. She gives step by step instructions for creating a crochet flower embellishment and has links to other very cool budget friendly projects!

Now your turn…

Leave a comment with a link to your favorite Online Freebie. I will pick a winner at random to win a special Summer Prize Pack ret. value $15!

If you are one of the lucky ladies above, please email your address to acabrera@ckmedia.com so we can get your prize out right away!

Be sure to drop by OFTEN tomorrow for Double Giveaway Day.

1. Comment to win a summer deco pack so you can recreate the Summer Staycation project being featured tomorrow.

2. Join us as we kick off “World Wide Inspired”. Every Wednesday stop by the CKM Community Blog for inspiration found all around the web. Meet new bloggers, artists, and crafters who LOVE to share their inspiring creations online!

Good luck and see you tomorrow!

Putting them together is really easy.

Cut the paper core into 2″ widths and cut to make an opening.

Adhere paper and embellishments to cover the paper tube. (note: if you are using brads, be sure to adhere them to the decorative paper BEFORE adhering to the  tube. That way, the brad back will be sandwiched between the paper and the tube.)

My girls like to have little parties inviting all their friends. I just set out all the supplies in the middle of the table, and let them go at it!

This project was even published in Paper Crafts for Kids. An idea book chock full of ideas to keep the little ones busy!

Do you have a favorite summer time craft project for the little ones in your life? Share your ideas below!

*Be sure to come back later this afternoon for the winners of yesterday’s giveaway. There may even be another prize up for grabs! (hint hint)

Keepsake Card
Supplies:
Laminating Pockets
Patterned Paper
Letter Stickers

1. Carefully open up the laminate sheet. To the adhesive side, adhere the
patterned paper so that it completely covers the adhesive with a 1/2” overhang on each edge.
2. Trim the patterned paper so that the pack page of the card is flush with the front clear cover.
3. Adhere the contrasting card stock to the outside cover as shown. Use stamps and ink pad, stickers and other items to embellish the cover.
4. Write your personal greeting on the inside page. Try to stay behind the
contrasting cover sheet. This will create a nice surprise for your recipient.

Birthday Supplies: patterned paper, letter stickers (American Crafts) ,glitter chipboard (Making Memories)  cold laminating sheet (Purple Cows) .

Let the chipboard letter hang off the edge a little mimicking the topsy turvy patterns of the paper.

This is a super fast card. Omit the patterned paper and use a photo for the inner sheet!

Supplies: letter stickers (American Crafts, Making Memories),cold laminating sheet (Purple Cows)

Supplies: die cut cardstock (Bazzill) patterned paper (Basic Grey) rub-on (American Crafts), cold laminating sheet (Purple Cows)

For this Thank you card, the  inside piece has a die cut edge. Trim the die cut cardstock so that it hangs over the edge of the laminating sheet.

I am completely hooked on making these little cards.. and I hope you will be too!

GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment to win a pack of the laminating sheets and a special staycation prize pack that includes American Crafts Thickers and more!

One thing that summer means to me… FLIP FLOPS! I Love Flip Flops. I especially love that they are available in every color, style, and at times cost only a $1. I decided to get into my stash of ribbon ends… those little leftover pieces too short to tie… and embellish these $1 flip flops.

1. Brush your favorite ribbon with Ribbonstiff. Let dry. (the ribbons I used here are all Strano Designs ribbon)

2. Using your favorite punch or die cut system, cut out the desired number of flowers.

3. Adhere the flowers to the top of your flip flop using hot glue. OR if you want to be able to change it up a little, build your flowers onto a piece of velcro, and add a velcro dot to the top of the sandal, that way, you can change at will!

4. Add just a touch of BLING. You can use a permanent glue, but I like to use Hot Fix crystals. I find they last longer. I always use real crystals for my wearables.

One thing that artisans and crafters of all types have in common? Their love of supplies. Scrapbookers, paper crafters, quilters, and sewers all have the habit of “collecting” way more supplies than they could ever use! So this week’s challenge is an easy one.

Create a project of your choice using OLDER supplies. Of course for some of us, older supplies mean stuff in our stash that is literally 10 years old. For some, it may only be a couple years. What ever it is for you… have fun. Dig deep and challenge yourself. Perhaps an old paper or sticker, old tools that were once the hottest thing that is now collecting dust, an old pattern you never got around to creating, some fabric that was always too cool to use…

Post ideas and links to your finished samples here or on the message boards and I will post my faves through out the week!

To get the ideas flowing check out some of these inspiring ideas!

Create a 3-D sun using a circle punch.

Remember when Buttons were all the rage?

Decorative edge scissors are sexy!