Our fans and followers are so fantastic that we had a really hard time choosing just one winner.... so we chose five! Congratulations to 

Marcy F.  who said, "I shared on Pinterest."

Kelly S.  who said, "Shared on my FB. I saw Shape 'N Tape demoed by a Life Style Rep in Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago (called himself Handsome and was a great guy). Fell in love with it and can't wait till I can buy some!"

Jenny who said, "Shared on facebook... how cool is this!"

Andrea who said, "I shared this on facebook. It looks like so much fun!"

and Yolanda S. who said "Creating is all about sharing. Shared on my FB page."

Thank you to every single one of our fantastic fans and followers! We are so lucky to have you! Winners will be contacted via email. Here are the options they will get to choose from! What will YOU do with our new Shape 'N Tape?

We have teal

yellow

hot pink

orange

navy blue

red

grey

silver

gold

and black!

Washi tape is BIG in crafting right now. Decorated with polka dots, chevron stripes, hearts, even underground maps of London, you can get a roll of it in almost any pattern you can imagine.

We love washi tape, but, with a roll that is only one width, it's pretty limited. So, we set out to create a more versatile washi tape that lets you cut into any shape you want.

And, we did it! Meet Shape 'N Tape! It is the very latest from Lifestyle Crafts, and we are very excited to tell you about it! Some of you may have previewed and even played with the Shape 'N Tape that came with the Knotty and Nice Gift Sets or tried the entire Knotty/Nice Shape 'N Tape pack ... but that was just the begining. We now have ten new varieties of Shape 'N Tape color packs, and they all work with any cutting die!
 

Each sheet of Shape 'N Tape is 6" x 12" and is the same texture and thickness as traditional washi tape. Shape 'N Tape has an added removable backing to make it easy for you to cut out with any die your heart desires! Shape 'N Tape comes in 10 different color sets with 5 full sheets of Shape 'N Tape in each. Each color has four patterns that are common among all of the colors and one pattern that is unique to its color. In these photos, the unique pattern for that specific color pack is the top sheet.

We have teal

yellow

pink

orange

navy blue

red

grey

silver

gold

and black!

You can cut Shape 'N Tape with the dies you already own, but we have also created a new set of dies called Tape It Kit dies designed to cut the tape into some fun designs. If you want a heart, we've got a die for that, if you want a cornerpiece, we've got a die for that. A gift tag? Yep! We even have dies that will cut Shape 'N Tape into the traditional rough edged strip of tape you have come to love! Check out our brand new Tape It Kit, designed to cut Shape 'N Tape into everything from pennants to labels! 

Share our news on your Facebook page, Twitter, or by pinning any of the images above to Pinterest and then comment "I shared this post on [where you shared it here]" on this post, and we will randomly choose one reader to win a color pack of Shape 'N Tape of their choice! Hurry and comment! CONTEST ENDS JANUARY 9, 2013 at 11:59 PM, and the winner will be announced Jan 10 !!

We've been having a wicked good time creating projects with our newest Tricks 'N Treats release. Here are some fun and simple projects we wanted to share with you. 

Check out this spooky scrapbook page and adorable mini witch hat!

Web Die (DC0190)   Jagged Edges Die (DC0374)   Spider Die (DS0365) 

We made this mini witch hat using our Nesting Circles Die (L-CC-001). To make it yourself, simply die cut one large and one small nesting circle. Take the larger circle, and cut a straight slit from the edge of the circle to the center. Roll this larger, cut circle into a cone. Fasten it to the smaller circle, and you're done! Super easy and super cute.

A bottle of home-brewed "poison" is sure to add some fright to your fest with its eerie green glow and foreboding skull and crossbones label.

Coffin Box Die (DC0372)     Frame Die (CC-SHAPE-045-1)    Skull & Crossbone Punches Die (DC0371)

Our squirmy green gummy worms found a lovely home inside a coffin treat box topped with a glow-in-the-dark spider.

Don't forget to join us here every Tuesday in October for more Halloween inspiration. Next week we'll be adding a little treat to our Tricky Tuesday. You won't want to miss out!

The popularity of DIY home décor is on the rise, and it’s easy to see why! It allows you to customize your space, and because it’s budget-friendly, you can update your living area as often as you like. Today we wanted to share some decorating tips and inspiration for easy home accents you can create yourself.

Let nature be your guide

The weather is warm, so head outside for some inspiration! Take some close-up photos of animals, trees or even street signs – you can showcase them in a custom frame or transfer the images to paper and embellish everything from fabric to furniture.

Give your furniture a facelift

Don’t retire an old piece of furniture just yet! Some sanding, primer and paint will make it as good as new. You can even decoupage pretty papers to the fronts or insides of dresser drawers and try new knobs to add decorative character.

Revamp your tabletops

Add a custom touch to a simple end table. Place a piece of pretty scrapbook paper under the glass top, and you have created a new, designer look. Customize with a pattern that coordinates with your decor, or change the paper with the seasons!

Find a new use for an old frame

A simple coat of paint can instantly update an old mirror or frame and you can match it to your home decor. Paint the mat inside the frame with chalkboard paint to create a one-of-a-kind message board, or add cork to show off your photos or kids craft projects.

Create your own wall art

Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous made this super cute speciman art for her home with Lifestyle Crafts' Sweetheart dies. 

You could also print out your favorite quote or song lyrics, mount it on patterned paper, and put it inside an inexpensive frame!

These are just few ways you can use your paper crafting talents to spruce up your space! How have you used your craft projects to decorate your home?

One of the best perks of DIY craft projects is the aspect of customization!  These whimsical paper napkin rings by Amy from Positively Splendid caught our attention with their fun, bright colors and personalized monogram. Amy used Lifestyle Crafts Epic 6 to make these nesting pinking circles and rosettes die cuts for her napkin rings.  These would be perfect for all of your upcoming summer entertaining, and by adding your guests' custom initial, they can double as placecards!

Amy put together an easy, step-by-step tutorial for creating these cute napkin rings. Check it out at Positively Splendid.