I can't believe Christmas is almost here!

Greetings from the Schwartz family!

I hope that all is well with you and your family!  It has been a very long time since I've posted, designed or interacted with any of my Paperthreads customers.  I really miss all of you!

Our life has changed drastically while continuing to care for my husband Scott.  He is on his fourth regimen of chemo, they are trying a new medicine to fight off the tumors that are growing.  It has been a challenge for us all but we are all so thankful for each day that we have with him.

I am so very grateful for the continual prayers!

My Christmas files are all 40 % off!  You can click on the link in the upper right corner to see if you could use a file or two to help you create some Christmas memories.  Have a wonderful Christmas!  ~ Carrie

Download a FREEBIE...

Get a free file from my Seasonal Thank You Cards set...you can download them by clicking on the format you need. HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Fall Thank You Card- gsd

Fall Thank You Card- ai

Fall Thank You Card- knk

Fall Thank You Card- wpc

Fall Thank You Card- svg

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

It's a pass time we all love! One that unites us in many ways. Sharing our moments and cherishing our creations! Through our passion of scrapping we have formed great friendships and fostered old ones.

Just think how many times have you called or emailed or even posted over this passion we share? Like sharing news of a great sale going on at Paperthreads or Hobby Lobby or the newest line of papers that you just saw at your local scrapbook store? AND when your stuck, you know you can always get help! By posting to a forum or a group to get that answer you need. If it's trying to figure out a setting for your machine or why your paper shoots out at a rapid speed. You know that someone will come along that can give you the information you need.

Of course we can't forget the many times we have laughed the times we have cried sharing our life stories through our pages, a phone call or reading from blogs. I can't imagine any other pass time that has brought so many together in such short amount of time. This is why we celebrate, it is how we are united and I'm proud to be apart of National Scrappers' around the world.

In honor of National Scrapbook day I have designed some special die-cuts just for spring. My Spring Square Elements are perfect for your layouts, cards or special out of the box projects. Each spring square element is unique and as always hand drawn so that you will have an original die-cut.

For National Scrapbook day you can download three of the Spring Square Elements for FREE by clicking the link. Sorry the time to download the free files has expired, sign up for my group to get freebies when offered. The files included in the download are in .ai, .gsd, .knk, .wpc and in this free zip file I am offering .svg format for those who have Sure Cuts Alot so that you can enjoy the files too!

Today only! Enjoy 45% OFF ALL FILES! WHOO HOO- so if you have been waiting for that special file here's a great time to save.

Sign my blog to enter in a drawing to win the entire Spring Square Elements file. Leave your name and state by clicking on the comments, drawing will be held Sunday and posted that evening by my personal judges, Julie & Jesse.

Last but not least do a little blog hopping for some more free free created by the designers of Paperthreads just for YOU they are all themes of Spring. Offer is good today ONLY, so hurry up and get your free files!

Accents by Eddita

Beloved Keepsakes

Diana’s Designs

Forever Memories for You

I Scrap Designs

Jen Adkins Designs

Jennie Bean Crafts

Sam & Hailey Designs

Shelly’s Art

Shirley Clark Designs

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Easter projects that you will just love!

Created some lasting Easter Memories

Tina, one of my CDT members has been very busy creating some awesome Easter ideas for you.  

Create a simple Easter card using my chick file.  Just add a touch of yellow around the edges, make some dashed lines with a marker to the body and wings and add a goggle eye.  It's that simple!

 EASTER CENTER PIECE

  

Not sure what to place on your table this year?  Try one of these

Easter center pieces.

 

Using the same chick, from my chick file, Tina made these beautiful center pieces. Fill a vase with colorful raffia add some decorative Easter items then tie it with a colorful ribbon!  You'll have a beautiful addition for your table.

More Easter Decorations from Tina

 

 Chick center piece

    The chick was taken from the Easter Accordion Album. First the chick was cut with white card stock then sponged with yellow and orange palette inks.

Two goggle eyes were added to the face.  She found a little tin for a quarter and placed some white grass inside.

Happy Spring Sign 

Another clever use of a file!  Tina took the bunny from the Easter Accordion album resized him and created this Happy Spring sign.  The title is mounted on a rectangle that has Velcro on the  back so she can switch out the message. I just love that idea!

 

Easter Layout

I created this Easter digi page using several files. Easter bunny,  Easter Basket full of Eggs, Flourishes and Playful tags were the files used to create this layout. The eggs are from the Easter Basket file I resized them and the flowers were taken from the playful tag file.  My thoughts were to use a variety of files that you already have. 

The files below are ALL on sale from now until April 13th

 

Easter Accordion Egg Album with Cover

$ 7.99 regular priced $14.99

 

 

 

 

  Easter Bunny with "Easter" Title

  Sale price $ 1.59  reg. $2.89

 

 

 

 

 

Chick

Sale price $ 1.59  reg.  $ 2.29

 

  Easter Titles

  Sale price $ 2.29 reg. $ 3.49

 

Joyful Bunny, Egg w/ Joy Title

Sale price $ 1.89  reg. $2.79

 

 

 

  Love Bunnies with Grass border

Sale price $ 1.89  reg. $2.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Basket full of Eggs

Sale price $ 1.69

 

Enjoy!

HaPpY ScRaPpInG!

Carrie

Stay up with the Paperthreads EZine and more...

Have you had a chance to read the February Paperthreads EZine? There's a lot going on that you don't want to miss out on so click on the link today and catch up on all the news!

here are a few new files in the store...

Valentine: Purr-fect Card with envelope

You know the little card exchange that children do at Valentines? Well this card was designed for quick cutting!

My inspiration came from the need for speed since these cards are given to an entire classroom. Included in the zip file you will find the kitty, Purr-fect title, the card, TO & From and the envelope.

The folded card measures 3 X 4 inches and fits snug in it's envelope.

Valentine Square Elements:

You are just going to love this file! I started out with three squares that had over lapping images. I sent them to my cutter and then it hit me, some of those squares could be mixed! Now there are fifteen possibilities with this file! I just love it when I can find more uses for a file don't you?

Use the elements on candles, gift bags, cards, layouts on boxes they are easy to cut and make a wonderful addition to your paper craft. Oh and don't forget to use them as mask!

Kids Valentine: U R Dino Mite

When it comes time to exchanging Valentines you don't want to work hard! Create this simple Valentine in just a few minutes. The file includes the dinosaur, titles "U R Dino-Mite", "TO" and "From", a card and envelope with settings to cut your dashed lines. Before you know it you will have a whole bunch of unique home made cards to give away at the Valentines party.

Mini Accordion Album

Perfect for your purse or as a card this mini accordion album measures 3 X 4 inches. I designed it so that you can assemble it rather quickly. You will find that there are two patterns with pockets attached, so all you have to do is fold them up and adhere the sides. I also have included the outline of pockets just in case you want to use solid card stock rather then two sided pattern paper. This way you can use contrasting colors. One the far left of the picture you can see a hidden pocket, this folds down and remains secure by it's flap. Use the hidden pocket for journeying or more pictures, you can add up to three in this pocket. The little swirls are free standing for you to add as corners any use where ever you would like. You will also get two different style mats to complete your album as seen.

Now don't forget to read that newsletter it has important information that you don't want to miss!

Hope to see you Monday!

Carrie