Thanks to everyone who wrote comments, I really enjoyed reading about your favorite tools. I’ll leave the comments open so new readers can post their favorite tools.

Congratulations Kim!

Email me your address at jstraus@ultrapro.com to claim your Paper Tagger Prize. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Everytime I sit down to be creative, I pull out this tool. It’s my right-hand-man, my amigo, and an extension of my arm. I swear I couldn’t be crafty without it. It’s the Paper Tagger. Me and the Paper Tagger, we’re like peas and carrots. (Name that movie line!)

Ok, let me show you some things I’ve been making with this amazing tool…

Decorate your wardrobe with it or make fun gifts to give like this cami with the “m” monogram and flower made of buttons and sequins. Check out this adorable belt…

Are there any little girls in your life? This decorated pony tail holder and headband would be perfect for her! Quick and easy to do, just attach decorative beads and sequins with the Paper Tagger and coordinating Tagger Tails.

Decorate a gift card holder like this cute shoe I found at Target with an Epoxy Tag and sequins.

One last project I’d like to share are these sweet candy holders. I recycled these containers by removing the labels and filled them with jelly beans. Then I added coordinating ribbons and Painted Metal Charms and Epoxy Tags using the Paper Tagger. Wouldn’t you love to receive one of these?

There are so many uses for this tool - it’s just not for tagging on paper! I’ll be posting more ideas in this blog so check back often. Also, I encourage you to share your creations in our ATB gallery. Because this tool gets me so excited, I’d like to give one away to you along with a bunch of Tagger Tails! So answer my question…What’s your favorite crafting tool in the comment box. I’ll randomly choose a winner Monday, October 13 at 12 noon MST! Good luck! Now get to work and get creative!

Hi Everyone,
We are so excited about the new ATB design team! Do you know we had over 100 applicants? That’s-a-lot-a talented ladies - and their submissions were amazing! Seriously!

As you can imagine, the task of choosing our favorites is overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’re through most of the applications and just making final decisions today. We apologize for the delayed announcement but watch later tonight or tomorrow morning for the final announcement. Good luck to you all!

A very special thanks to everyone who applied. We wish we could choose all of you!
Cheers,
Jennifer

Here are some fun layouts by Tina Freeman (talented ATB designer!) using some new products.

Her designs showcase:
• 3D Scrapbooking Kits (These products work with and without 3D glasses - 2 pairs are included in the kits along with a dozen sheets of paper and 3 big sticker sheets!)
• The Travel Embellishment Super Pack - Chipboard Tags
• Ultimate Chipboard Tag Kit #3 - Occasions,
• Embroidered Elements - Celebrate Alphabet
• Big Metal Brads- 4 Seasons

Our new products are expected to be in your favorite scrapbooking store sometime in May. To see a preview of more products - have a lookie here.

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We appreciate your business.

Merry Christmas to You and your Family.
Your Friends at Around The Block

Supplies
White cardstock
Christmas Sweets & Sugar Cookie Patterned Papers
Fabric & Paper Ribbon Tapes
Christmas Brads
Adhesive

Instructions
1. Cut the card backs, 8.5” x 5.5”, fold. Finished size 4.25” x 5.5”.
2. Hand tear a strip about 4” wide of the Christmas Sweets paper – make sure the white shows in the tear, adhere to card.
3. Cut out a star sugar cookie, adhere on top of Christmas Sweets paper at a slight angle.
4. Cut a 3.5” strip of the Ribbon Tape, stick to card covering tip of cookie star. Top with a Brad – use all styles that match.