Time to ring in spring!

Good grief, it's been almost a week since the last post! Life's been a bit nutso around here lately, with our move and all.

...Did we mention we're moving? Alas, our current warehouse is just too small. And our new diggs will be positively perfect, and will help us serve all of YOU better. Once we've smoothed out all the moving ruffles, that is. Oh, and watch for more moving sales!! (But you didn't hear that here...wink wink.)

So happy March to everyone! Depending where you are, you may or may not have been greeted by a lovely entrance into March. Utah sure is lucky. The birds are chirping, the sun is sort-of shining, and spring is knocking on our door. It'll soon be time to put those winter coats away for good! And in celebration of that happy occasion, we'd like to ring in spring by showcasing some of Lindsey's most recent cards.

Check out this cheery lookin' card using My Mind's Eye Life Story and Basic Grey Sugar Rush. And that cute little bunny is from the Special Edition Cricut cartridge: Easter.

A bright and happy one with Lucy Bird—one of the cute new packs from Imaginisce:

And more lovely flowers for a springy-feel, using the Isabella collection from Anna Griffin and Prima Fringe Ribbon.

Want more still?

Sure thing.

How cute is this friendly card? It features My Mind's Eye's Mary Mary paper from the Quite Contrary collection, more Prima Fringe Ribbon and the Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge.

There now. These sprightly little cards should hopefully hold us over until Spring really does arrive.

Happy Spring!

P.S. And guess what else? With all the other changes going on around here—we've decided to give our blog a little makeover as well! So be on the look out for a new 'do!!

Boys, boys, boys!

In honor of our everything boy sale going on today, we want to showcase some fun LO's and projects featuring some of our favorite boy products!

Here's one that our designer Katie made, featuring the fun and boyish pack Let's Roll, from Imaginisce: (And, check out this other project Katie made—also using the same paper pack...)

And if you think that's fun, check out this darling baby boy mini album using the Little Sprout paper collection from Fancy Pants. Little Sprout is perfect for baby—of either gender, but these pictures really show off what you can do for a boy.

Finally, sometimes paper that you wouldn't automatically think "boy" can be magically made boyish! Check out this LO, by Machelle, that features the "Ooh La La" collection by My Mind's Eye.

Ooh La La is right! So these are just a few of the awesome boy packs we've got available at OMC. Some new fav's? Graphic 45's "A Proper Gentleman." How great is that pack? And then remember when we showed you this layout featuring "The Boyfriend," by Cosmo Cricket?

And that's just paper. We've also got some awesome stud-muffin Cricut cartridges on sale. Dinosaur Tracks? Sports Mania? Superman, Batman? You betcha.

Happy crafting!

Pearls are the gem of queens!

Introducing Oh My Pearls—freshwater, cultured pearls hand selected from pearl farms in Asia! Now you can have that elegant pearl necklace you've always wanted—at a completely affordable price.

Why sell pearls at a craft store? Why not, we ask! First off, pearls are gorgeous, and we're all about that. And second, they're classy! Who doesn't love the combo of scrapiness and classiness all in one stop?

Here's a little about our pearls:

Our pearls come from pearl farms in China, which leads the world in pearl distribution. A pearl is created when a small irritant makes its way into the mantle tissue of a clam, causing it to produce "nacre." Through a process of several years, nacre builds more layers, eventually forming a pearl.

Cultured pearls differ from natural pearls because natural pearls are formed 100% by Mother Nature—and are much more rare and difficult to find. Cultured pearls receive help. Pearl farmers will manually insert an irritant into the clam, thus jumpstarting the creation of a beautiful pearl. Today, almost all pearl sales are cultured pearls. And freshwater pearls tend to be more durable and chip-resistant than saltwater pearls.

Pearls with a "AAA" grade rating are considered highest-quality, with a nearly flawless surface and high luster. "AA" still has a high luster, however the surface may have more visible defects. "A" is the lowest-grade, having a lower luster level and more defects on the surface. Pearls in the "A" grade are often the cheapest priced.

Pearls also come in several different shapes, the most common being Round and Near-Round, however other pearl shapes are found as Oval, Button, Teardrop, Semi-Baroque and Baroque. The shape of the pearl is one of the determining factors of its value; round and near-round tend to be the most prized due to their rarity. The pearls we have chosen to carry at Oh My Crafts are as close to round as possible. (Read more on pearl shapes at Pearl-Guide.)

Interested in pearls but not sure how to care for them? Here's some simple tips that will keep your lovely pearls looking elegant no matter how long you've owned them:

• Always put your pearls on after you've applied your make up, perfume, hairspray, lotions and creams. The chemicals in these cosmetics can dull the luster of your pearls.

• Wipe your pearls down with a soft, lint-free cloth on a regular basis. Extra dirty pearls can be cleaned by dampening your cloth with a mild soap and water solution. Allow your pearls to air-dry before putting them away.

• Never clean your pearls with harsh detergents or cleaners that contain ammonia.

• Do not use ultrasonic cleaners to clean your pearls.

• Avoid storing your pearls with other jewelry, as they can get scratched easily by metal. It is recommended you store your pearls on a soft surface.

So go on. Indulge in the inner queen you know you are! Our pearls come in a variety of sizes (measured in millimeters) and lengths. We just know you're going to love 'em.

Happy pearl-perusing!

Bright and sunshiny—despite the snowy blues!

Here's something cute for spring. Although—spring may seem like it's never going to come, what with all the wild and crazy wintry weather plaguing portions of the country as of late. Well at least this mini album can cheer us all up—especially those of us snowed in!

Using Maya Road chipboard and the Fancy Pants Kraft Kuts Kit: This Girl, we give you the darlingest mini album on the block:

This paper, with it's vibrant style and pastel colors, is like a breath of fresh air for those of us stuck in endless days of cloudiness, snow, sleet and rain. How cute are those owls??

So tell us....which scrapbook paper has been getting YOU through these cold, winter months?

Welp, happy weekend! Here's hopin' it's a bright one!