Hello, friends! Today we want to do something special, and shine the spotlight on a special industry product designer, Kelly Bangs, and her company, Kelly Bangs Creative! Some of our favourite collections were designed by Kelly (like our most recent fav Flea Market by Simple Stories!), but Kelly Bangs Creative has so much more to share with us than just physical products—did you know there’s an app for that!? Let’s learn more about Kelly and her partner Paula and don’t miss an important announcement and FREEBIE at the end of this post!

Paula G. & Kelly B. have been crafty girls since the 80s on different sides of the USA. Who knew amid a pandemic, in the year 2020, their worlds would collide? Kelly B. has been a graphic designer for 22 years. She got her start working in her family print shop, which gave her a love for all things paper. She went on to work at her local church designing all the things. She’s now known for making cute products for some of the biggest brands in the crafting industry as well as her shop at kellybangscreative.com

When Paula G. isn’t crafting you can find her on an airplane serving passengers at 30,000 feet. She’s been a flight attendant for 25 years and has enjoyed trying her hand at other things such as teaching aerobics, grant writing, and substitute teaching at the local high school. Her most fulfilling career endeavor has been being the owner of Crafty Destinations and hosting amazing, crafty retreats.

Kelly and Paula first met in 2018. They were instant friends. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic brought the retreat industry to a halt causing Paula to look for a way to still keep crafting with her friends while staying safe at home. It also brought about a shift in Kelly’s career in design. After talking for weeks about what the future could hold, the Quarantine Stash Bash Virtual Cruise was born. This event brought together 200 crafters playing with paper, scissors, and glue, all online. After the event, Kelly and Paula couldn’t believe how much fun they had and asked themselves how they could do this every day! With this question, the Fussy Cuttin’ Cuties (FCC) private membership group was born. They like to say, “It’s a party, just add printables!” The FCC is a place for crafters of all kinds to meet online, make friends and make cute things. For the past two years, Kelly and Paula wanted a place and a name to give all of the products and events they were creating. They chose the name CraftyMe to define their combined efforts. Now you can find everything offered from CraftyMe with Paula G. and Kelly B. in the CraftyMe app!

In the app, users can find free printables, helpful videos, and friendship. Users are encouraged to join the Fussy Cuttin’ Cuties, where most of the action happens. The Fussy Cuttin’ Cuties enjoy at least 8 live videos each month as well as monthly releases of new printables. In 2023, The Cuties are working on a project together called Junky Me in ‘23. They are combining their monthly printables with their stash to build a year-long junk journal. Each month has a color theme with fun names. By the end of the year, they’ll each have a chunky journal full of rainbow, colored goodness!

Paula and Kelly encourage their Cuties that they are never behind in any project. They say, “If you find yourself in a crafty slump, just pick up some pretty printables, scissors, and glue and see where they take you.” Sometimes, just sticking stuff to stuff can bring back fun childhood memories and put a smile on your face!

We would love for you to craft with Paula and Kelly in the CraftyMe app!

Click here to join CraftyMe on the App Store!

Click here to join CraftyMe on Google Play!

Click here to join CraftyMe on the web!

You’ll find so many printables available in the CraftyMe app that we know you will love! Today we have a special surprise just for SCT readers: an exclusive FREE, two-page printable!

How do you download it? It’s easy! Join the Scrapbook & Cards Facebook Group to get access to the Let’s Create Together event hosted by Meghann Andrew where we will create with the printable together!

Click HERE to join the private Scrapbook & Cards Today Facebook Group! 

(Note: you must be admitted into the group before you can RSVP to the event & download the printable!)

Click HERE to download the printable and join Meghann in her Facebook Live!

Once in the group, click the Facebook Live Let’s Create Together event link above where you will find the PDF and PNG files available for download! Fussy cut or use your digital die-cutting machine to cut out your die cuts, then gather your supplies and join Meghann next Tuesday night for creative fun!

How beautiful is that printable preview?! We can’t wait for you to download and print out those beautiful two pages created by Kelly! Don’t forget to check out the CraftyMe app at the links above to take advantage of all of the fun & community that Kelly Bangs Creative has to offer! Have a great day, friends!