Paper Flair™ Spring Things and Diamond Folds #2 Templates

Looking for ways to add dimension and interest to your cards or album pages? Look no further—the Paper Flair™ Spring Things and Diamond Folds #2 templates by Susan Cobb make it easy—even for beginners like me!

With four different patterns, Spring Things offers a great way to make fun and whimsical designs on cards, album pages and other paper-crafting projects. Follow the simple instructions on the template and use the designs to embellish a scrapbook page, adorn a card, or incorporate it into your tag art; either way, you'll watch your project “spring” to life!

You can also add gorgeous detail to your projects using the Diamond Folds #2 template.

With six new patterns, a few simple steps will result in beautiful additions— use the patterns for great borders or accents on scrapbook pages or focal points on cards. It's as easy as tracing, cutting and folding! Both templates are available through Paper Wishes.

 

Review by Angie Felix

Hermafix

I admit: I'm addicted to my Hermafix. In fact, I can't scrapbook, make cards, or cover a Girlfriend Gifts journal without it. Why? First, the dispenser is easy to hold, easy to use and makes application a breeze. Those who have hand trouble (arthritis, for example) tell me it makes their paper-crafting a lot easier, too. It guarantees me perfect hold: it's a dry adhesive, which means no warped paper or messy glue. It's also repositionable. If you apply it, then change your mind, the tiny adhesive dots can be rubbed off. Definitely worth every penny, this is my top pick for a must-have scrapbooking supply. Get a special deal on a Hermafix dispenser and refills through Paper Wishes .

Review by Sara Naumann

Crop in Style Backpack

When I saw a fellow CKU-goer wearing this cute backpack, I stopped her in the hallway and asked her about it. She told me it was the Crop-in-Style backpack. In fact, she called it “the incredible Crop-in-Style backpack”. She loved the padded shoulder straps, the roomy interior that allowed her to carry all her scrapbooking supplies, and how the many smaller pockets kept her pens, glue and other small must-haves organized. She said it was the most comfortable backpack she'd ever worn—then proceeded to slip it off and urged me to try it on. I couldn't believe how comfortable it felt, even loaded with supplies. Get this for your next convention, crop or CKU—your back will thank you! Available at Paper Wishes.

Review by Sara Naumann