Summertime, and the livin's easy

Okay, so for many of us, summertime is just around the corner. Although it officially starts June 21, it certainly already feels like summer outside in Utah! Swimming suits are just screaming to be removed from the dark abyss in the closet that they've been hiding in all winter. And naturally, along with summer comes good times. Lazy days, chlorinated days, sandy days, popsicle days—what doesn't summer have to offer? The opportunities for crafting shoot through the roof!

Bazzill never lets us down! What a refreshing idea!

Gotta love this Sizzix look!

Make sure to take plenty of pictures during your summer! Then you could create a vibrant and darling frame just like this Provo Craft one, using handy dandy chipboard!

And—another chipboard work of art!

This Basic Grey page uses one of our favorite paper kits—Offbeat.

There's nothing better than looking back on years past with journals! This cute look is compliments of Imaginisce's Summer Cool kit.

Mini albums are a great summertime activity when you hear a little "I'm boooooored," ringing in your ears. This bright idea was one of Karen Foster's. Naturally.

Finally, we'd like to know what you can't do with the Cricut. Okay, no no, just kidding. If you think about it too long, you might be able to think of something. But just take a look at that amazing piece of work, all with the Fabulous Finds cartridge.

Speaking of Cricut, today ends the weekend sale! Hurry Hurry.

And Psssst.  It's a secret! We've got an amazing new product...and we'll announce it tomorrow! Get excited!

Here's to you, Dad

It's time to start workin'! Father's Day is next month, and we don't want any procrastinated, thrown together gifts. Take a look at these wonderful ideas to show Dad you care:

GIFTS

This Sizzix-made tool kit is a brilliant way to give your fixer-upper in your life a little shout out.

Does Pop like to fish? Most do, right? Well here's a handy-dandy, fancy-pancy tackle back created by Karen Foster.

How about a nice little Provo Craft memory box? Get your memories suited up in style with this chipboard project Dad is sure to prize.

Boy—Dad's gonna love this one, created by the ever-so-brilliant Sizzix team! 

CARDS

We can always count on Karen Foster to offer us fresh ideas. Both these cards really hit the spot for Father's Day.

Or try this idea from Bazzill on for size. Isn't it just lovely?

SCRAPBOOK PAGES

Behind in the scrapbook pages of that special man in your life? What better month to get caught up then the month of Father's Day? Check out some of these designs:

Just look at all those do-dads on the daddy page! This charming Basic Grey page uses Offbeat.

Naturally, we've got Cricut in the mix. This super-duper darling page was created the Design Studio, Solutions: Street Sign, and Graphically Speaking.

Here's a great look with Scenic Route!

However you choose to celebrate good ol' Dad, do it in style! Don't worry, dads are never too manly to enjoy a good, heartfelt project!

To have and to hold

As the wedding top-dog of the year—June—approaches, many people are hustling and bustling in wedding preparation. Here at Oh My Crafts, we've got several people planning on gettin' hitched this summer. And it seems like almost everyone has wedding festivities to attend very soon. So even if a wedding isn't in the works for you—you're probably still going to need to be prepared for one. Whether it be wedding gifts, cards or tags, you'll want to be ready for celebrating with your friends and family. So get a load of some of these darling ideas to really add that special touch to your gifts.

What a better way to express eternal love than with a clock? This innovative Cricut-created card uses the Graphically Speaking cartridge.

Also cuter than cute—this "happily ever after" Cricut card, created with the Plantin Schoolbook and Storybook cartridges. The happy couple will definitely know you care after they see how much time and love you put into their card.

What a modern and fun look! This card was created Cuttlebug-style with the Man and Woman sign die, and the Alphabet die.

For the elegant and sophisticated look, you simply cannot go wrong with Slice. The wedding design card has every look you need! It's cards like this one that a blushing bride will keep in her wedding memory box for the rest of her life.

If chic is what you're aiming for in a wedding card, take note of this QuicKutz showpiece. With it's retro colors and simple design, this card is sure to be a notable eye-catcher.

Naturally, here we have another Basic Grey masterpiece created with Marrakech.

So you've got your card. Now what about the gift presentation? Craftingly speaking, what's more fun than creating a gift bag? Karen Foster would agree. Hence this little beauty, equipped with a matching tag:

Whose hungry for more paper?

Isn't paper so much fun? Seriously. What crafter doesn't love looking through piles of scrapbook paper? Our Web site today is showcasing Oh My Crafts' Creative Director, Sandy's favorite paper picks and projects. And boy does she have an eye for cuteness.  

For instance, check out this darling sketch Sandy found—created by Becky Fleck with Basic Grey paper.

And: the finished product from the same sketch! It uses Offbeat and Ambrosia. Amazing stuff, right?

Or here's a way cute page just in time for Mother's Day! This page, utilizes the Wisteria paper collection from Basic Grey, and was created by Maggie Koller.

Want more? Naturally we're here to appease your scrapbook paper appetite! Take a look at these Lime Ricky-o-licious pages, using the Lime Ricky scrapbook kit, of course. 

Okay, let's switch gears a bit to Imaginisce! Every little girl is sure to treasure these adorable creations, using the Fairest of Them All collection.

Also, if you have big plans for the summer, you'll be able to portray it just right with Imaginisce's Shore Thing and Summer Cool kits.

Going to the zoo this summer? Document it well so you can put all your memories in this lovely Wild Things kit!  

We could really go on all day. But be sure to check out Sandy's picks. They're sure to get you excited about your next big project. Happy crafting!