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Sneak Peek - National Geographic Craft Kits

School is almost out, but luckily these National Geographic Craft Kits are almost in... Walmart that is!

 

Keep your child learning all summer long with these fun and educational crafts.

Visit the Rain Forest and paint your very own jungle animal play set. Have a safari adventure by coloring and assembling 3-D Safari Animal Puzzles. Take a trip back in time with the Archaeological Sculpting Kit. Have fun with fossils by creating your own. You can even do a little prehistoric painting with the Dino-Rama Play Set.

 

One of my favorite parts about this line of products is the unique fun fact card that comes in each kit. Stunning photography along with a list of amazing facts make these cards fun to collect and trade. I mean, did you know a leopard can hear five times as many sounds as a human?

 Call your local Walmart to see if they are being sold at a store near you!

 

 

Stampin’ some Creativity

Get inspired with our new Heidi Grace and Cloud 9 Stamps! There are some great new themes available to help round out your stamp collections with every occasion.  A couple of our favorites are featured below.

Great for invitations, gifts or favors, these Cloud 9 Baby stamps are perfect to help welcome new additions to any family!

Create your own patterned papers! Place groupings of stamps on an acrylic block and stamp on the paper of your choice. Try making two different groupings of stamps and stagger them while stamping to create a more detailed design. 

Adhere multiple layers of paper to create unique borders around your layouts. We used Xyron's Adhesive Application System which made it very easy to get an even adhesive coverage.

These Heidi Grace Wedding stamps are a perfect combination of light-hearted elegance. Celebrate the union of friends and loved ones with these adorable stamps!

Use silver ink to make patterns look a bit more sophisticated. Try using a different color for more fun, playful layouts. 

Mix and match accent colors for variation!

 

We love the new designs and hope that you do too! Find these and other great designs at your local JoAnn Craft Store. Comment below for a chance to win 5 of our new designs – including the two used in the projects featured above!  We'll announce the winners Wednesday, March 28th.

 

Sweet New Desktop and Phone Wallpapers

Our second round of free desktop and phone wallpapers is brought to you by one of our newest boutique collections, Victorian Parlour. Vintage flair is all the rage right now, and Victorian Parlour definitely delivers!

Pastels are coming back in a big way this spring - Victorian Parlour has that perfect hint of pastel mixed with rich texture to hit the spot! And those butterflies...what's springtime without butterflies?

Need even more Victorian Parlour in your life? Run to your nearest JoAnn Fabric and Crafts Larger Superstore and snag the whole scrapbooking and paper-crafting line! 

Make Your Own Luck

Check Out Our St. Patrick’s Day Kids’ Crafts & Freebies!

Irish eyes won’t be the only ones smiling at the sight of these adorable St. Patty’s Day accessories for kids. They’re great as holiday favors or rainy day activities, and you can find them at your local JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstores for only $1.00 each.

Molly—my niece and an artist extraordinaire—sat down this weekend to get a jump-start on some lucky-clover crafting in honor of March 17th. She carefully colored a bright green button and dressed up a dazzling cuff with foam stickers worthy of even the most discerning leprechaun.

What do you and your kids do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Share your ideas by commenting below, or email your own photos to blog@colorbok.com so that we might feature them in a future post!

Download Our FREE Printable St. Patty’s Day Coloring Pages

March In-Store Demo at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstores

Interested in getting step-by-step instructions on how to make this cute tag? 

JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstores are hosting, yet another, in-store demo featuring Fiskars tools and some pretty Colorbök product.  Brand new boutique, Antique Paperie, makes it's debut in this project designed by Valerie Salmon for Fiskars.  It looks complicated with those gear-shaped layers but the Gearin' Up Squeeze Punch creates those with little effort!  Check with your local JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstore for the exact date and time in March.

Here are the Colorbök products to stock up on if you're interested in making this and other coordinating projects:  69034 Colorbök Antique Paperie Cardstock Patterned Papers, 69033 Colorbök Antique Paperie Fabric Border stickers, 70481 Colorbök Antique Paperie Paper Flowers, 70597 Colorbök Antique Paperie Gemstone Accents

With love...

Feel the love today with this pretty valentine featuring our new Victorian Parlour collection. This romantic line is perfect for creating cards for your sweetheart and all the other people close to your heart! Victorian Parlour is available NOW at your local Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts Larger Superstores. You still have time to whip up a craft to make your cutie weak in the knees...

Happy Valentine's Day!

xoxo

Boxes of Love

Looking for an alternative to the same old Valentine's Day cards?
Check this out!

Using one of our own fabulous scrap packs from Walmart and the Heidi Grace Template Project Pack, we created the most festive of little boxes to share with our favorite daycare cuties!

Just trace the template onto any papers you prefer, cut them out, and fold! You can embellish your little gift boxes any way you like. We made simple little flowers with a hand cut heart in the middle of each.

And just what do you fill these boxes of love with?

Rather than adding to the sugar high the kids will already be on, we chose to pack our mini-boxes with an assortment of fun finds.

We just went to our local supermarket and picked up balloons, bubbles, bouncy balls, jelly bracelets, jiggly lizards and an assortment of cute little stickers. The kiddos are sure to love these little boxes that came straight from our hearts!

Comment on this post for a chance to win one of two Heidi Grace Mini Box Template Project Packs used in this project!  Winners will be announced Friday, February 17th, 2012.  (Sorry, no international entries will be accepted.)

Sweet Valentine

Valentine's Day is such a great holiday to utilize your craftiness...It's the perfect time to make a sweet craft for the person you love! Our two new Heidi Grace boutiques set in Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts Larger Superstores this week, so gather some sweet new supplies and make a card for your sweetie! 

Introducing Daydream and Tweet Memories!

Daydream is perfectly sweet, with plenty of soft pinks, blues and creams. It's the perfect palette for Valentine's Day!

Tweet Memories has a more masculine, primary palette, making it perfect for the man in your life!

 

Have a happy, craft-filled Valentine's Day!

February In-Store Demo at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstores

Need a little push to get into the papercrafting mood?  The upcoming JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstores in-store event features this sweet little Rosette Card made with Cloud 9 Wild Indigo product and Fiskars tools:

Card by Valerie Salmon for Fiskars.  Fiskars products used:  Double Bubble border punch, paper trimmer and scissors.

Using only three items from the Cloud 9 Wild Indigo boutique and the tools above, it's simple, yet sure to wow any recipient.

Item # 67905 – Cloud 9 Wild Indigo – Layered Paper Pack, Item # 60877 – Cloud 9 Wild Indigo – Cardstock Border & Big Word Stickers, Item # 67885 – Cloud 9 Wild Indigo – Glitter White Dots

Check with your local JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstore for the exact date and time in February.

CHA Sneak Peek #3 - More from the Antique Paperie Boutique

Check out these cute and creative craft projects featuring our

new Antique Paper line, one of the four collections we are 

premiering this month at CHA!

Antique Paperie is a unique mix of vintage ephemera, classic 

patterns and eclectic flea market design. The modern palette, 

playful elements and creative materials update the look, creating

a contemporary take on a timeless classic. This new collection 

features innovative formats that are perfect for collages and 

mixed media projects.

Look for the whole Antique Paperie line at Joann Craft and Larger Superstores nationwide next month!

 

All the albums shown are true 12x12 scrapbooks that we hope you'll want to trust with your memories and display in your home.  The easel back albums are particularly suited for display, contructed to be freestanding and showcase a montage of photographs and keepsakes. 

What do you look for in an album?  Longevity, simplicity, bold themes, windows, price?

All albums shown are available at Jo-Ann Craft and Larger Superstores nationwide.

Make it a Precious Christmas

Celebrate the Season with some holiday crafting! It can be difficult to find the time to craft this time of year, but we hope that these quick projects will help inspire you.  

How cute are these little trees?! Mix and match various papers to create a unique forest of your own!

Who doesn't love a personalized gift box or bag? Simply cover an existing box, or create a box out of left over corrugate or card stock and cover it with the papers of your choice. 

Visit the open stock paper section at your local Jo-Ann Craft and Larger Superstores to find these and other Precious Moments papers.

Sweet Screens!

Tis’ the season of Candy Canes!

 I love this time of year and I wanted to share some of my holiday cheer by making your screens a little sweeter this holiday season with these candy cane themed wallpapers! Click HERE to download them for your computer and phone.

To make the candy canes I used pattens from our Cloud 9 Seasonal Paper Pads and Mat Stacks, now available at Jo-Ann Craft and Larger Superstores.

 

Have a Sweet Holiday Season!

So many project ideas!

Using the Girl Scouts product at Michaels Stores, we've created some great inspiration for you and your sisters across the United States!

...and if you've got a SWAP in your future, we have the perfect kits for you! Each mini craft kit makes at least 12 projects and with a ton of great SWAP ideas, they're the perfect troop activity. Check out just SOME of the cool crafts we made using our three kits. 

2011 Colorbök Gift Guide: Keepsake Kits

Each of these kits contains everything, well except wrapping paper, you need to create the perfect gift for a mom, dad, teacher, coach OR pet!  Don't forget Grandpa and Grandma!  Like the banks from the previous post, all of the giftable items below can be found at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstores and select items at Michaels Stores. 

The plates, mugs and pet bowl come with special Precious markers to decorate and personalize the gift.  The Precious Paw kit is a great way, with air dry clay, to keep a momento of your pet forever.

60% Off Sale at Kmart Continues!

Be sure to stop by the Holiday section of your local Kmart where you'll find a fun variety of kids’ crafts that'll make the perfect gift for any creative kid!  And don’t forget to check out the new super cute              Build-a-Bear Plush sewing kits!

 These items and more are 60% OFF now through December 25th.

 

2011 Colorbök Holiday Gift Guide: Box Kits

Our Scrapbook Box Kits make great holiday gifts for crafters of all skill levels, from seasoned scrappers to complete novices! Since our box kits contain everything necessary to complete the included 12x12 album, they are even perfect for those who have NEVER scrapbooked before. Give the gift of a box kit to help your friends and family celebrate and cherish memories of the last year. In addition to our regular box kit selection, we are featuring the six limited edition box kits below to relive your summer vacation, preserve treasured wedding photos or capture the everyday moments that made 2011 a year to remember!

These great designs are available for a limited time at your local

Wal-Mart!

Each complete 12x12 box kit is only $16!

 

Which design will you ask Santa for?

 

60% Off All Kids Crafts at Kmart!

Check out our collection of Holiday Crafts located in the seasonal section of your local Kmart!

Starting Monday December 5th, all items will be 60% OFF!

Sneak Peak!

GIRLS RULE! Say it loud and proud!

Two thirds of America's most accomplished women in public service, business, science, entertainment and the arts have been Girl Scouts! Now you can share your experiences with our brand new line of Girl Scouts crafts coming soon to Michaels stores near you! Keep checking back for project ideas and inspiration!

 

Learn more about one of life's most unforgettable experiences
at girlscouts.org or call 1-800-478-7248.

Wild Indigo "Good Times" Card by Valerie Salmon

JoAnn Fabric and Craft Larger Superstores recently partnered with Fiskars for in-store demo using some of the Cloud 9 Wild Indigo product to feature their new flower border punch, paper trimmer and scissors.  Check out the crafty card Valerie Salmon designed for the event:

Here are the products from Wild Indigo that were used:

Cloud 9 Wild Indigo Layered Paper Pad (Item #67905), Cloud 9 Wild Indigo Bling Cardstock Foil Stickers (Item #67903), Cloud 9 Wild Indigo Cardstock Borders & Big words stickers (Item #60877)

We have several other demos in the coming months and we'll be sure to let you know ahead of time so you can check for specific dates and times at your local JoAnns Super Store or ETC Store.