PFOP FEATURES ~ be4cookin ~

Today we would like to feature the beautiful work of Bernadette ~ aka be4cookin!

Her "SWEET SHOPPE" two page layout is darling with handmade tear bears and the cutest house. I love the candies on the tree.

Just type PFOP on Ebay to find Bernadette's featured layout and check out all of the talent of our members!!

It's a pre-CHA blog party

The "my creative cafe" blog is having a pre-CHA celebration and you're invited. Check out their blog party and enjoy the yummy eye candy here.

What's New Wednesday for Jan '09

Well, here we are another new month in a spanking brand new year!

Today's news is to share three brand new companies in the scrapbooking world. Check them out:

Marks Paper Co.

Scrap Within Reach

Jillibean Soup

In just a couple of weeks, the Craft & Hobby Association will host its winter trade show in Southern California and these are just a few of the new manufacturers that will be displaying their wares. I can't wait to see what else is in store!

PFOP FEATURES ~ SCRAP*PIECES ~

Today, Pocket Full of Papers would like to feature the work of Shelley, aka scrap*pieces.

She will soon be listing a lovely lunchbox and mini-album set. These sets she creates are wonderful and this one is especially "SWEET" ;-).

Please check out Shelley's creations along with the work of all of our designers by typing PFOP in ebay's search.

What's New Wednesday for December

We all know that Stickles are a wonderful addition to any scrapper's toolbox. Well, now there are even more reasons to love Stickles! Can you say distress Stickles? That's right, Ranger Industries has added Tim Holtz Distress Stickles to the lineup and let me just say the new colors are yummy!

The new Distress Stickles are a little different than what we're used to. They aren't metallic/glitter, instead Tim was going for a "chunky glass-like texture, and nostalgic shimmer of mica" to quote his blog. He also says that the glitter in distress stickles "has a timeless sparkle of vintage glass glitter without the glass". Sounds cool! Now I just need to get my hands on some of this.

If you'd like to read more about Distess Stickles (and see some photos and samples), visit the Tim Holtz blog here.

Blog RAK winner!

Congrats to Jenna Franklin (An Altered Obsession) for winning a blog RAK by commenting in the previous post. Jenna, pls contact me with your mailing address so I can send your goodies on their way (I posted my email address in a comment at your blog).

And to others who participated - thanks for your comments about your DIY holiday plans this year.

Dreaming of a D-I-Y holiday?

With the economy being what it is, the blog "Lifehacker" recently raised the question: Are you cutting back on your holiday gift buying this year in favor of more DIY style gift giving like baked goods and home made gifts?

The Associated Press reports that consumer spending has fallen to its lowest point in nearly 30 years. How will that affect your holiday purchases and gift-giving plans? What do YOU think? Is it time to try out your own crafty skills?

Share your thoughts with us and you'll be entered in a drawing for a blog RAK at the end of the month.

(You can also view comments from Lifehacker readers by clicking here. )