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Sunday, January 4, 2015
IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE....BUT CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM!

Well this is the end for the blog....but, damn sure not the business!

We remember when we first started blogging, wondering if anyone cared or wanted to hear what we had to say.
Then the first time one of our followers came up to us when we were whoring out  products at a show made us smile. When we asked how they found us and they said "I read your blog" , they didn't know at the time , but once they left, a fevered round of high fives started, lol

So...how will we get info to our customers? INSTAGRAM! and of course Facebook as well. This will also allow us to get information out there in real time. We will still have our freebies, downloads, giveaways and other  "OMG" inappropriateness via our social media.

Now there may be a time when we bring our blog back, but for now it's not goodbye, but see ya on the social-sphere!


 Instagram ( @gramkins)  
 Facebook Page (facebook.com/gramkinpaper) 


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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
DOWNLOAD DAY:Gramkin Printable Holiday 14 Card and other Awesome Holiday Downloads


Grab your balls it's Christmas! To celebrate the holidays,  we created our new 2014 Gramkin Holiday Card for our readers to download. All you have to do is print it out and put it in an envelope.

Note: to extract zip files, just right click the file and select "extract all" and save to desired folder.

Gramkin Christmas 2014 Printable : Fillable pdf file with instructions.

In addition to our awesome freebie, the following are some of the the best Christmas downloads out there. As always, it is for personal use only.

You can download each individual project that you want, or if you want them all just click HERE.

Happy Holidays and A Sparkling New Year from Gramkin Paper Studio!

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
NEAT THINGS: LASER ENGRAVED ROLLING PINS


As I was searching for a gift for a baker friend of mine, I came the most ingenous item....Engraved Rolling Pins!  These Laser Rolling Pins by ValekRollingPins will definitely take your baking to the next level.
Valek Rolling Pins is the brain child of ZuziaKozerka from Warsaw, Poland. Made from solid beech and treated with oil, they come in a variety of patterns from  cute animals and mustaches to chevron and my favorite, a Folk pattern. The best thing is that they offer a personalized option, so add someones name and give a great personalized gift!






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Sunday, November 9, 2014
Soon we will be saying goodbye....


When we first decided to become a business, I knew where I wanted to go, but sometimes I was just indecisive on how to get there. Over the years Gramkin Paper Studio has undergone a few changes. When the business started to grow, I sat down and really took a look at the products and what I wanted to do. 

The first thing that I did was focus our products.  I looked alot over the previous year at what products were selling and where the bulk of my business was coming from. At that point I realized that I had created a little niche for myself  that I then built my business around.

As you have noticed, we have bit by bit, rolled out our new branding. With this comes other changes as well and after careful consideration, we have decided to take a blog "Hiatus". 

Why a "Blog Hiatus", well quite simply the world has changed!
When we first started, Facebook and Instagram integration wasn't what it is today...hell Instagram wasn't even invented yet, lol. Because of the way that our customers (and quite frankly society) maneuvers thru eCommerce, we have decided to focus on our social media.

If you haven't visited out Facebook Page (facebook.com/gramkinpaper) or Instagram ( @gramkins) please do! In the next month you will see our presence there increase as we end our time here on the blog.

Now I'm not saying we will not be back on the blog, but as for now we are saying farewell in December. We will still keep the blog  up for anyone who wants to read past articles or download the freebies, but until then, we are not gone yet......

We of course have to leave you with our holiday freebie coming soon!



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Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
DOWNLOAD DAY: Halloween Invitation Printable 2014

Are you ready for a Halloween Spooktacular?

Its that time of year, where taking candy from strangers is not just acceptable but required!
In the spirit of the giving away stuff,  we created a Halloween invitation for our readers to download. Its fillable pdf , so all you have to do is add your info, print it out and put it in an envelope.

In addition we have added some other awesome Halloween freebies that you can download individually or download all of the Awesome Halloween Downloads 2013. Don't forget about to check out our Awesome Halloween Downloads 2012
 
Note: to extract zip files, just right click the file and select "extract all" and save to desired folder.

 Gramkin Halloween Invitation Printable : Fillable pdf file with instructions.




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Friday, October 10, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Snapshot: Ethereal Wedding

e·the·re·al
adjective
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
ex."her ethereal beauty"


I love the ethereal style photos, whether it's natural lighting , the dress, Photoshop Actions or some element that take ordinary to that extraordinary dream- like phase.  I especially love it in wedding photography as it adds a unique feel to an already special day.The following are a few beautiful "ethereal" shots and if you are looking add a little "ethereal" look to your photographs, take at look at our post about free Photoshop Actions.







Vasia Photography





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Saturday, September 13, 2014
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Mini Pancake Pizza

This yummy, cheesy goodness is brought to you via Noble Pig and is a lovely variation of the mini pizza using pancake mix.



Mini Pepperoni Pizza Pancakes
Serves: Makes 12-15 (4-inch) pancakes

Ingredients

For the batter:

  • dry pancake mix (enough to make 12-15 pancakes) this is about 1 cup of dry mix and 1-1/3 cups of water
  • 1 pound shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese (make sure to shred yourself ~ large shred), divided
  • 1 Tabelspoon pizza seasoning*

For the toppings:

  • 5 ounces Hormel mini pepperoni
  • 4 ounces mild Italian sausage, cooked and finely chopped
  • 1 cup pizza sauce

*If you cannot find Pizza Seasoning, make your own:

  • 2 Tablespoons oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon basil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 1/2 Tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 Tablespoon fennel
  • 1/2 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/2 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder

Directions

  • Preheat flat top, griddle or pan to 350 degrees F or medium-high heat. Oil the griddle or pan before adding pancake batter. I always oil the pan or my flat top with a paper towel that I douse in oil first. This way there is just enough oil to keep things from not sticking and not being too greasy.
  • For the batter, mix together dry mix with the water. Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and pizza seasoning. If the batter is really thick add a 1/4 cup water and stir. Add more if needed. You don't want the batter to be overly thick once you add the cheese.
  • Using remaining cheese, start by placing one tablespoon of cheese on the griddle. It will start to melt right away. Pour 1/8 cup of batter on top of the cheese. Immediately add pepperoni and sausage to the top of the pancake. Turn once there are lots of bubbles, just like when you make regular pancakes. Flip over and cook until done. The bottom side with the cheese will be crispy, this is what you want.
  • Remove from griddle and sprinkle each pancake with a 1/2 Tablespoon of mozzarella cheese. Place pancakes on a tray.
  • Serve immediately with pizza sauce for dipping.

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Saturday, August 23, 2014
Storefront: TICTAIL


For many small business owners there comes a time when they want to make the jump to an ecommerce site.Though there are several options to choose from, one of those options is Tictail.

Tictail is described as "the tool that permits you to open your shop without the hassle" . On the Tictail home page you will find detailed information and also example of shops. In addition , it's FREE. They have an easy video that shows you your options and how easy it is to use.

They are a new Swedish company ( just about a year old)  and have already hit over 24k stores. Looking at the sites and functions, I can see why. If you are really looking for a free ecommerce site that is easy, fast and professional, I think that Tictail is a good option.


You can connect your own domain name, your PayPal account, change the favicon and set up Google Analytics . This is a new platform so you don’t have all the different customization of the others well-known ecommerce sites, but you can edit your store with HTM/CSS .  Did I mention it’s completely free?





Pros: Free, fantastic minimalist Scandinavian design, no adverts
Cons: Do have to pay for the extra apps like custom domains , custom store coupons/discounts.
           There is also no currency conversion


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Thursday, August 14, 2014
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