If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?

Let us all stop and take a breath of that fresh summer air out there. (Or for some of us—those summer storms that keep pelting outside the window...). For many—mainly little boys and girls—summer means that it's time to head outside and play some sports!

Here's some fun ideas for those athletic kiddos in your life.

This quaint little chipboard basketball tag was given its special look with the Cricut cartridge Alphalicious:

Got any soccer stars in your household? You might wanna try this scrapbook page, created with the George, Basic Shapes and Tags Bags Boxes and More cartridges:

School may be out—but football practice is only just begun! Gotta be prepared for that Homecoming game:

Here in Utah, it seems like every park and playing field these days is bubbling and brimming with eager baseball players. Summertime sure is a great time for rambunctious little bodies to join a baseball or t-ball league! It's a great way for recreation, not to mention it forms all sorts of memories to scrapbook about!  

Here's a fun idea, with a Cricut and Cuttlebug compilation. This card uses the Distressed Stripes embossing folder and the Opposites Attract cartridge:

When it comes to baseball, Sizzix has us covered. Seriously.

Don't these just make you want to grab your baseball bat and swing away? Don't forget to check out our sports and recreation quote bank to fill your pages with amazing phrases! Furthermore, Oh My Crafts can cater to your athletic aspirations. We've got great prices on the Solutions Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball cartridges. Not to mention amazing prices on all the other Cricut, Cuttlebug and Sizzix supplies. And did we mention that we're having a 2-day FREE shipping sale within the U.S.?

So get shoppin'! And happy crafting!

It's tool time!

Today at Oh My Crafts you'll find that we're having a tool sale. We've got Scor-It Boards up to 35% off, Crop-A-Dile Corner Chompers at $18.49, Marvy Uchida Embossing Heat Tools for $22.49, and Scraponizer Storage up to 35% off as well—just to name a few. And to name a few more, we're offering the Cricut Tool Kit for $13.99 and all the Tim Holtz tools up to 30% off also!

Speaking of Tim, today we collected a few of his masterpieces (from his site) to get everyone excited about, well, everything.

Here's a creation that's pretty darn brilliant. Decorate your mirror with memoirs! That way when you look at yourself, you're also looking at your wonderful personal history. THIS screams Father's Day gift, doesn't it? Well, we can thank Tim.

When it comes to scrapbook pages, we can always count on Mr. Holtz to think of something fresh and new. Try these looks on for size.

There. That oughta leave you a warm fuzzy crafty feeling for the rest of the day. Don't forget to pre-order your i-top if you haven't already!

"Fathers carry pictures where their money used to be"

This quote comes straight from our "family" quotebank. Check it out—if you haven't. We've got plenty of phrases that say just the right thing for Father's Day.

Yesterday we presented the i-top. Here's a nice i-top-embellished "dad" scrapbook layout for your viewing pleasure:

Also, we'd proudly like to present some Father's Day cards submitted by our very own customers! Where would we be without the creative input of our Oh My Crafts peeps?

Our first card—submitted by Linda, could easily be adapted to fit a stellar Father's Day look. Thanks for sending it in, Linda!

Next we have some more ideas from a devoted customer, Deanna. You'll love these. If YOU would like to submit your ideas—for Father's Day, summer fun or any other crafty theme, send them to season@ohmycrafts for possible publication on our blog!

Want more Father's Day ideas? Try these!

Happy crafting!

Drumroll please

Introducing...the i-top! As the ladies from our cruise already know (because they got an exclusive sneak peek and trial run)—this is one sweet item. The i-top transforms an ordinary brad into a custom accent in an easy 2-step process. Just ready your paper and brad and give a little squeeze—and wah-lah! It's that easy! You can't top it.

Pre-order it today for $23.99 to save—and—to get a head start on all of your new amazing crafts! Oh My Crafts is also offering some amazing i-top punch kits and value packs. You're life might very well never be the same after acquiring an i-top.

Get a load of some of these Imaginisce-made, i-top-adorned projects. This tool is sure to be your new best friend.

Here's an informative video that will really open your eyes to the i-top project possibilities.

P.S. Our summer kick off sale begins! Use code SUN15 for an extra 15% off orders $75+.

Also—stay tuned for more Father's Day ideas—from our customers!!