Craft Updates for the Week of 4-23-2023

Updated 4-28-2023

Hello Crafty Friends! What’s new with all of you?


This is just a quick post to let you know about all the new pages and updates that have been happening around here:


Enjoy the Journey Sailing Themed Scrapbooking Layout by Amy Solovay

This Is Paradise Scrapbooking Layout: Snorkeliing in Hawaii

This Is Paradise Scrapbooking Layout: Snorkeliing in Hawaii

6x8 Scrapbooking Layout Featuring Havivian Farmer's Market in Ashkelon, Israel

6×8 Scrapbooking Layout Featuring Havivian Farmer’s Market in Ashkelon, Israel


I just updated our pages of travel scrapbooking ideas and Hawaii scrapbooking ideas to add a bunch more recent projects I’ve been working on. The latest additions include this nautical themed 6″x8″ scrapbooking pocket page; this Hawaii-themed scrapbook album; and a collection of pages documenting my travels in Ashkelon, Israel.


Prima Paintables Watercolor Papers from the French Riviera Collection Designed by Frank Garcia

Paintables Watercolor Paper from the French Riviera Collection Designed by Frank Garcia for Prima


I just updated our guide to papers for arts and crafts to include photos of Frank Garcia’s gorgeous Paintables papers by Prima Marketing. Although these are not brand new papers, they’re still available for sale in plenty of places, and I just recently discovered them. I’ve used them in bunches of new projects that I’m working on posting; I’ll update to get you the links to them soon.


Candy Cane Lane Christmas Card

Candy Cane Lane Christmas Card Featuring Supplies by Prima, Altenew and Ranger Industries

Candy Cane Lane Christmas Card Featuring Supplies by Prima, Altenew and Ranger Industries


Yes, I know, this new Christmas card design isn’t exactly seasonal right now as we head into summer. I actually made this card last December to send to a friend — but I never got around to posting the project idea at the time because I got too busy doing other things. So now I am working on reorganizing my pages of Christmas project ideas, and have begun adding all the new projects I made during the last holiday season.


Waves Stencil From the Simple Vintage Seas Collection by Simple Stories Plus Various Mixed Media Craft Supplies:Distress Oxide Reinkers, Scrapbook.com's Pops of Color, Brilliance Reinker, Distress Mica Spray by Tim Holtz for Ranger Industries, and Nuvo Spatulas

Waves Stencil From the Simple Vintage Seas Collection by Simple Stories Plus Various Mixed Media Craft Supplies:Distress Oxide Reinkers, Scrapbook.com’s Pops of Color, Brilliance Reinker, Distress Mica Spray by Tim Holtz for Ranger Industries, and Nuvo Spatulas


I just posted a brand new page on the topic of stencils. If you enjoy stenciling, mixed media art, bullet journaling, decorating your planner, or related craft projects, I invite you to check it out.


DMC Satin Embroidery Floss

DMC Satin Embroidery Floss


I just posted a new review of DMC Satin Embroidery Floss. The short version of my review: I highly recommend it! You can click or tap here to see my brand new, full-length product review of DMC Satin Embroidery Floss.

I also just started a new page on the topic of cross stitch. I have a lot more to add to this page, but this is a good start. Since I do more crochet than cross stitch, I have bunches of free patterns for cross stitch on crochet available (with more to add soon; if you enjoy this sort of project, please hang onto the link so you can find the page again in the future). I hope you’ll enjoy the free patterns.


6x8 Scrapbooking Layout Featuring Hawaiian Pineapples

6×8 Scrapbooking Layout Featuring Hawaiian Pineapples


I just updated our page of scrapbooking layouts to add some of the 6″x8″ pocket pages I’ve been making lately. This page is still in need of additional updating, because I’ve completed bunches more scrapbooking pages than the ones showcased — but this is a good start for now. You’re invited to check back if you’d like to see more pocket page scrapbooking ideas.


Layered Flower Die Set by Waffle Flower Crafts


Layered Flowers Die Set by Waffle Flower Crafts

Layered Flowers Die Set by Waffle Flower Crafts


I just posted a brand new product review of one of my newest favorite paper craft products: The Layered Flower Die Set by Waffle Flower Crafts. The TLDR summary: I highly recommend this die set to other crafters. If you want more details, please click or tap here to see my Layered Flowers Die Set product review.

Over to You:

What are you working on this week? Any new craft projects on your hook / needles / table? What types of inspiration are you searching for right now?


Thanks so much for dropping by today. I really appreciate your presence here, and your interest in our craft blog.

Best wishes,


Amy Solovay