Xyron and Core'dinations Blog Hop - Day Five and a Giveaway!

While we are so sad to say goodbye to our friends over at Core'dinations after this week's fantastic blog hop - we have absolutely loved all of the gorgeous projects and helpful tutorials both design teams have shared.  We have been inspired and we hope you have been too!

We love Halloween home decor - and Van Nguyen makes us so happy with this fabulous subway art project!  On her blog today she shares some awesome tips on not only how to create this for Halloween,  but how to create a project like this for every holiday of the year!

Van Nguyen

The rich gold colors in this tag are perfect for Fall, but would also be gorgeous for a wedding!  On her blog today Linda Neff shares a tutorial on how you can create this tag on your own.

Linda Neff

It is all about cards on Ann Corbiere-Scott's blog today!  She created four gorgeous projects (two shown here) that show just how diverse Core'dinations cardstock is - and look at all the fun embellishments!

Ann Corbiere-Scott

Ann Corbiere-Scott

Core'dinations has been an amazing partner - not only have they had some incredible projects on their blog this week, they are giving you TWO chances to win a prize pack!  Leave a comment on their blog to enter, and also head over to their Facebook page and enter the giveaway there as well.  We are ending the week with two big ol' prize packs of our own - head on over to the Xyron Facebook Giveaway and enter to win a Xyron 5" Creative Station and two packs of Core'dinations cardstock. We will announce the winners on our Facebook page on Monday - two people are going to have a great start to their week!  Good luck and have a great weekend!

Xyron and Core'dinations Blog Hop - Day Four and a Giveaway!

We have seen some wonderful projects during our blog hop with Core'dinations this week, and today we've got two creations that prove it's all in the details.

The gorgeous colors, rich textures and amazingly intricate embellishments in this card from Lori Williams blew us away - and it is all made with just a few pieces of Core'dinations cardstock!

Lori Willians

Tammy Tutterow is kicking off a new series on her blog with Target Dollar Spot makeovers - and her first project is this cute little notebook! Head on over to her blog for a tutorial on how to make this yourself, and be sure to stay tuned for more great inexpensive craft projects.

Tammy Tutterow

Core'dinations has had some fantastic projects on their blog all week - and they are also giving you TWO chances to win a prize pack!  Leave a comment on their blog to enter, and also head over to their Facebook page and enter the giveaway there as well.  We are giving away TWO prize packs consisting of a pack of Core'dinations cardstock and a set of our brand new High Tack Tapes and Dots here on our blog today, simply leave a comment and we'll announce the winners on the Xyron Facebok Page tomorrow.  Good luck!

Xyron and Core'dinations Blog Hop - Day Three and a Giveaway!

We are halfway through the Xyron/Core'dinations blog hop and the hits just keep on coming.  Today three of our designers think outside the box and create some extraordinary projects!

On Marjie Kemper's blog today she shares some cool techniques using the Tim Holtz Distress collection from Core'dinations that makes this art journal page burst with color and texture.

Marjie Kemper

We are all about recycling - and Viki Tiamat takes it to a whole new level by taking some sheets of Core'dinations cardstock and a cereal box and creating this great photo album/sketch book!  Check out her blog today for a tutorial on how to create this on your own.

Viki Tiamat

We know what we are making for our Thanksgiving table - this fabulous Gratitude Tree from Cari Locken!  This would make a beautiful hostess gift or family project, and the coordinating card adds the perfect touch.  On Cari's blog today she also shares a lovely set of candle wraps, as well as a tutorial on creating your own Gratutide Tree.

Cari Locken

Cari Locken

Core'dinations not only has some amazing projects on their blog today, they are giving you TWO chances to win a prize pack!  Leave a comment on their blog to enter, and also head over to their Facebook page and enter the giveaway there as well.  We are giving away TWO prize packs consisting of a pack of Core'dinations cardstock and a set of our brand new High Tack Tapes and Dots here on our blog today, simply leave a comment and we'll announce the winners on the Xyron Facebok Page tomorrow.  Good luck!

Xyron and Core'dinations Blog Hop - Day Two and a Giveaway!

Day two of the Xyron/Core'dinations blog hop is here - and we are loving the rich colors and the gorgeous textures we've seen in the projects so far.  Today is no exception - so get ready to get inspired!

Core'dinations and handmade cards are the perfect match - and Courtney Lee shows us how the luxurious patterns in Core'dinations cardstock really add that special touch to any card.  On her blog today Courtney shares a tutorial on how to create this precious thinking of you card and the touching story behind it. She also has a fun "peek-a-boo" Halloween card to share!

Courtney Lee

A handmade tag makes any gift a little more special.  This one from Stacy Rodriguez would be perfect attached to a loaf of fresh pumpkin bread or some homemade jam - and she shows you how to make it on her blog today!

Stacy Rodriguez

Sharon Callis loves Core'dinations so much that she did six cards for this blog hop.  Yup - SIX!  This beauty is just a teaser - head on over to her blog for a variety of fun card ideas.

Sharon Callis

What goes better with a beautiful card than a matching gift bag?  Yvonne Yam made this lovely set and shares a tutorial with us on her blog today - look at all that texture and color!

Yvonne Yam

The gang over at Core'dinations has some fantastic projects on their blog today - and a giveaway to boot!  We're doing a little giveaway of our own over here - we are giving away TWO prize packs consisting of a pack of Core'dinations cardstock and a set of our brand new High Tack Tapes and Dots!  Simply leave a comment here on the blog and we'll announce the winners on the Xyron Facebok Page tomorrow.  Good luck!