Thank you everyone for all the suggestions, both comments and emails! There were lots of great ideas! I did a few this time, and next time I'll do the rest because I just couldn't narrow it down! For this download you get 4 cards! There are 2 blank square ones, and two rectangular ones that fit inside a standard sized envelope. Those two are Thinking of You and Just Because cards. I honestly can't tell you which one is my favorite because I like them all so much! Here's what the sheet looks like printed out: All you will need is white cardstock, paper trimmer, and a either an x-acto knife or sharp pointed scissors. The sheet will … [Read more...]

Hello everyone! I'm just about finished with today's download but have gotten called back into work so I can't post the download today. It is another card that can be printed out and I have to say that it's my favorite so far!So here's where I need your help! Leave me a comment and let me know what types of cards you're most in need of now and I'll make a few different downloads with some different sentiments.Do you need Thinking of You, Birthdays, Cheer up, or blank ones for any occasion? Let me know and I'll do some for you because you guys are the best! (And because I feel REALLY bad for not having it done for today! But after working … [Read more...]

Alright, so don't even bother pulling out your stamps and ink this time! Just stick some white cardstock in the printer and print out these pre-made sentiments for yourself! Then, just cut, tape with foam tape to your card, add a little embellishment and you've got 4 birthday cards just like that! Download the PDF by clicking on the preview image below. For added effect, cut out around the shaped ones to make a slightly scalloped edge! Happy Crafting! … [Read more...]

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So I just got back from the most amazing weekend I've had in a long while! I attended the Mom 2.0 Summit in Houston. I met some great new friends, and met a few people whose blogs I've been reading for a while. I had the pleasure of rooming with some amazing craft ladies: Christy and Deb. I also got to room with Surabhi who owns a math tutoring business. You guys rock! I can't even begin to explain the amount of energy there and the amazing women that I got to meet! I finally got to meet my mom's next door neighbor. Can you guess who it is? Here's a hint, her sister owns this site that's super awesome and she assists with it also! I met … [Read more...]

I realize I haven't done a home decor tutorial in a while, so how about learning a little about floral arranging?  We'll learn a little about arranging silk florals today. Here is a preview of the two projects we'll make. Before we get started there's a quick lesson. (Which can actually be applied to ANY design, whether you're designing a room, floral arrangement, quilt, card, scrapbook page, or fabric.) There are some simple principles and elements of design that any beginning design student learns to recognize. Then, using these principles and elements, can put together a cohesive, pleasing design. These are as … [Read more...]

According to Random.org the winner is:Here are your random numbers:6Timestamp: 2009-02-17 13:55:12 UTCWhich means that the winner is:So Stacey, email me your address (erinschlosser (at) schlosserdesigns (dot) com)and I'll get that Hey Cupcake set right out to you. Congratulations! … [Read more...]

You can now sign up to get all posts by email through Feedburner. Just enter your email in the box towards the bottom of the left column and follow the instructions to make sure that you never miss an announcement or giveaway! Like this one:Sign up for Feedburner, leave me a comment letting me know that you did, and be sure to tell me which one of my stamp sets is your favorite. You can find them in the Schlosser Designs Store. I'll randomly choose one person from among those who signed up and commented to win their favorite stamp set! (There are a few people that have already signed up. If so, leave me a comment to confirm that you … [Read more...]

Thank you everyone for such wonderful, encouraging comments! I truly appreciate all of them! Today's project is super quick. Just print the PDF on cardstock (download here), cut down the middle, embellish as needed, and you've got two Valentine's Day cards. I love how simple they are, and I love how the text plays with the positive and negative space. Try tying a ribbon around, or adding a few rhinestones. Next week I've got a quick home decor project and a mini floral arrangement lesson for you!And if you're wondering why the project is so super quick today, it's because I'm working on some new items for the store, like more stamp sets … [Read more...]

Here's another quick valentine's day project for you! This one is super easy and fast! It's a cute little Valentine's Day pillow box. Just download the PDF by clicking here. It includes one complete box and four sentiment hearts for the front. They say: SWAK Love, me Happy Valentine's Day XOXOX The PDF will look like this: All you'll need is: 1 sheet of cardstock per box 12"-15" of coordinating ribbon foam tape Just cut around the edge of the box, fold the bottom and top on the slightly curved line, fold the tab and use double sided tape to close the box. Tie a ribbon around the box, and use foam tape to adhere … [Read more...]