Texas Craft Connection

 If you're a cardmaker or papercrafter, chances are you have lots of dies, stamps, stencils, embossing folders and many other fun crafty supplies. I have been looking for a way to organize all of my collections, so I can utilize more of my tools in an efficient way. In the process of researching, I discovered a great app that is designed for organizing "collections". It is very easy to set up and use and even allows for syncing between all of your devices. You can also add "friends" if you have team members that need to access supplies too. You can find it in the Google Play Store here... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.altova.mycollections&hl=en_US The app is called My Collections by Altova. I set mine up by collections of dies, stamps, stencils, embossing folders, and Betterpress/Hot Foil Plates. I have storage boxes for each of these items. I assigned numbers to each package and then entered that number into the My Collections app. If y...

 Christmas is fast approaching and we have been busy making holiday cards! In a world of everything digital, we love to send handmade cards to loved ones and friends for a more personal touch. It's just such a nice way to let someone know you're thinking of them, especially when it's handmade with the recipient in mind. Here is a card I made recently for Christmas. I think it turned out pretty good. I tend to start out with a vague concept and then it just materializes as I craft. I started with an A2 card base and built my scene up with die cuts. I popped some of the trees up with foam tape for a dimensional look and also popped up the clouds over the mountain tops in the background. The cute little vintage van is hauling a tree from the tree farm to some lucky recipient. The sentiment strips on the side of the van "Delivering Warm Hugs" is from Spellbinders . It is from the Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips Press Plate and Die Set for use with the Betterpress ...