Category Archives: ribbon

Black and White Zentangle

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Esther Asbury

Hello blog readers, it’s time for another inspiration post here on the Cropstop blog. Today I’m sharing a black and white card I created using one of Cropstop’s Zentangle stamps. Actually I made two cards with slightly different designs on … Continue reading →

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Mini Notebooks

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Esther Asbury

Hello friends! Today I have a fun little project to share with you.  I recently purchased some mini notepads and turned them into cute little Valentine gifts with matching decorated paper clips. Here’s how I customized my cover: I carefully … Continue reading →

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Money Holder

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Christmas is just one week away, and if you’re like me, money and gift cards will be part of your holiday giving this year. Today I’m sharing a quick and easy money holder I created to make my monetary gifts … Continue reading →

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December Challenge – Link Party #35

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Esther Asbury

It’s time for our last link party of 2017! Announcing a few changes for 2018 Every time we get 100 or more links we will draw TWO random winners and give away TWO prizes The Challenge is moving to the … Continue reading →

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Ghirardelli Treat Holders

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Esther Asbury

I recently made these Ghirardelli Treat Holders for the ladies in a card-making group I’ve started attending this year. I think they’d make great favors for a fall party or maybe for your Thanksgiving table. With a different color scheme … Continue reading →

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November Challenge – Link Party #34

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I have a handmade journal to share with you. I started out to create a gratitude journal, but decided to make it do double duty by adding currently journal pages to it as well.  I sent this fun little … Continue reading →

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Elegant Pearls

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Esther Asbury

A friend of mine (from college days) is getting married this month, so I wanted to create a somewhat simple/somewhat elegant looking card to send her.  Since it’s fall, I used a deep coral colored cardstock as my main color … Continue reading →

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October Challenge – Link Party #33

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I’m sharing a mini tutorial for creating a fun patchwork pumpkin. I’m also including three different ways you can use your finished pumpkin. To create the pumpkin: Cut a piece of white cardstock slightly bigger than your pumpkin template … Continue reading →

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Prima Dolls

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Happy October to you!! Today I’m sharing a slim card I made using one of the Prima doll stamps from the Holiday Bliss Planner Stamp set. Cropstop currently has two of their dolls in stock – Betty With a Hair … Continue reading →

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Mini Album Tutorial

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I have something a little different to share with you…. a tutorial for creating a mini album! This method is fairly versatile in that you can make it any size you like, with as many pages as you need, … Continue reading →

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