Just tuning in with a crafty share today.
I have been busy making these...
Thanks for taking a peak.
Enjoy your day!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Something Pretty & Useful...
Happy Hump Day Crafters!
Just tuning in with a crafty share today.
I have been busy making these...
They are waterproof, tile coasters. I wanted them to have a vintage feel so they have been sanded, lightly inked-some more than others, stamped & heat set.
Thanks for taking a peak.
Enjoy your day!
Just tuning in with a crafty share today.
I have been busy making these...
Thanks for taking a peak.
Enjoy your day!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
TOOL TIME TUESDAY-GET IT STRAIGHT LASER SQUARE TOOL
Now that is a mouthful my crafty friends.
But...today's tool is the: Get It Straight Laser Square Tool.
In a nutshell, it is a tool that helps you align your projects with precision.
It debuted at Summer CHA 2012 & I think I am going to let the video do all the talking (& showing) so you can see what it's all about.
You can find it HERE for $89.95 at the time of this post.
Just when you thought you had seen it all, right?
All the best & crafty goodness,
Sonia
But...today's tool is the: Get It Straight Laser Square Tool.
In a nutshell, it is a tool that helps you align your projects with precision.
It debuted at Summer CHA 2012 & I think I am going to let the video do all the talking (& showing) so you can see what it's all about.
You can find it HERE for $89.95 at the time of this post.
Just when you thought you had seen it all, right?
All the best & crafty goodness,
Sonia
Monday, September 10, 2012
CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK #148- Tic Tac Time!
Hello Crafty Friends!
Today's tip is a quick one & yes it involves Tic Tacs or at least the container they come in.
If you buy these refreshing mints, hang on to the empty boxes. They make a great place to store your mini embellishments such as brads, non-adhesive rhinestones, gems & tiny buttons.
I have seen boxes of the same type at Michael's and A.C. Moore inside cases sold for storing embellies and jewelry beads.
You can get your family & friends to save them for you & before you know you can have yourself a nice collection of Tic Tac containers which you can then recycle for crafty storage purposes.
It's a win-win!
Today's tip is a quick one & yes it involves Tic Tacs or at least the container they come in.
If you buy these refreshing mints, hang on to the empty boxes. They make a great place to store your mini embellishments such as brads, non-adhesive rhinestones, gems & tiny buttons.
I have seen boxes of the same type at Michael's and A.C. Moore inside cases sold for storing embellies and jewelry beads.
You can get your family & friends to save them for you & before you know you can have yourself a nice collection of Tic Tac containers which you can then recycle for crafty storage purposes.
It's a win-win!
Friday, September 7, 2012
FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND- ART BIN MAGNETIC STORAGE CASE FOR DIES
Happy Friday Friends!
Today's find is brought to you by ART BIN and it is a magnetic storage case for your metal cutting and embossing dies.
Cutting and embossing die assortments are hot in today's market, but how does one store them after they are removed from the original packaging? The Magnetic Die Storage Case (6978AB) solves that dilemma utilizing ArtBin's ever popular Quick View Carrying Case. This case includes (3) custom-cut magnetic die sheets to which any shape of embossing die can adhere.
Dies can be costly; crafters want to easily view, safely store, and instantly access them as they create! Of course, as one's collection of dies grows, so can the capacity of the case! Each case will accommodate approximately (21) sheets when full. These stackable Magnetic Die Storage Cases are molded in ACID-FREE translucent polypropylene. Love the fact that this is acid free and can hold 21 full sheets!
The Magnetic Die Storage Case (6978AB) measures 10-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 9-5/8 inches. Magnetic Die Storage Case including (3) Magnetic Die Sheets and it retails for $16.99.
Additional custom-cut Magnetic Die Sheets (6979AB) measure: 7-13/40 x 9-1/8 inches. Set of (3) retail for $8.99.
Today's find is brought to you by ART BIN and it is a magnetic storage case for your metal cutting and embossing dies.
Cutting and embossing die assortments are hot in today's market, but how does one store them after they are removed from the original packaging? The Magnetic Die Storage Case (6978AB) solves that dilemma utilizing ArtBin's ever popular Quick View Carrying Case. This case includes (3) custom-cut magnetic die sheets to which any shape of embossing die can adhere.
Dies can be costly; crafters want to easily view, safely store, and instantly access them as they create! Of course, as one's collection of dies grows, so can the capacity of the case! Each case will accommodate approximately (21) sheets when full. These stackable Magnetic Die Storage Cases are molded in ACID-FREE translucent polypropylene. Love the fact that this is acid free and can hold 21 full sheets!
The Magnetic Die Storage Case (6978AB) measures 10-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 9-5/8 inches. Magnetic Die Storage Case including (3) Magnetic Die Sheets and it retails for $16.99.
Additional custom-cut Magnetic Die Sheets (6979AB) measure: 7-13/40 x 9-1/8 inches. Set of (3) retail for $8.99.
You can find this product at Hobby Lobby and other online retailers by doing a internet search for them. You can definitely use the Hobby Lobby coupon on this item too.
If you are searching for a system to store your magnetic dies this may be a great solution for you.
That's it for today's find!
Thanks for tuning in.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
TOOL TIME TUESDAY- FEATURING THE FUSE BY FISKARS
Hi there crafty friends!
Today I am sharing with you ...THE FUSE BY FISKARS!
I had seen this debuted on HSN and my sweet blog friend Nikki from Bond Girl Creations even e-mailed me to let me know about it.
I knew it was a tool that I wanted to feature but I did not get to it as quickly as I intended since I went on my health hiatus.
If you don't know about this tool then take a seat and follow along.
The Fuse is an incredible, portable, , comprehensive die cutting and letter press system.
Check out the informative video by Fiskars below.
Now, it is a pricey product- I will not kid you about that. It retails for $299.99 at Joann Fabrics but for all you can do on this baby it sure seems worth it. Not to mention it works with your 12x12 cardstock.
For all you craft tool junkies out there (and you know who you are) this one seems to pack a punch.
Even if you don't buy it, it is great to see all the innovative tools that crafting companies continue to bring to market.
Hope you enjoyed.
Today I am sharing with you ...THE FUSE BY FISKARS!
I had seen this debuted on HSN and my sweet blog friend Nikki from Bond Girl Creations even e-mailed me to let me know about it.
I knew it was a tool that I wanted to feature but I did not get to it as quickly as I intended since I went on my health hiatus.
If you don't know about this tool then take a seat and follow along.
The Fuse is an incredible, portable, , comprehensive die cutting and letter press system.
Check out the informative video by Fiskars below.
Now, it is a pricey product- I will not kid you about that. It retails for $299.99 at Joann Fabrics but for all you can do on this baby it sure seems worth it. Not to mention it works with your 12x12 cardstock.
For all you craft tool junkies out there (and you know who you are) this one seems to pack a punch.
Even if you don't buy it, it is great to see all the innovative tools that crafting companies continue to bring to market.
Hope you enjoyed.
Monday, September 3, 2012
CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK #147- Tissue Please but not for a Sneeze...
Good Day Crafty Bloggers.
It is so good to be back.
Wondering what I mean in my post title?
Well, for this week's tip I wanted to share how you can customize your tissue paper.
I customized some of mine & it was quick and simple.Using some inks & stamps I was able to turn my boring white tissue paper into pretty works of art.
Once I stamped the entire surface of my tissue paper, I heat set the ink with my heat gun. I did not let it sit in any one spot too long as the tissue paper is quite thin. You get this really neat affect where you can see your stamped image on both sides when stamping on the white tissue paper.
With a few products from my craft stash I was able to get some really nice tissue paper which I can in turn use in different ways.
Take a look:
There's really no need to run out & buy custom printed tissue paper when you have stamps & inks in your crafting arsenal that can provide quite the range of artistic style. Think of the possibilities!
From monogramming, stamping actual names, special dates, images, etc...you too can make the most of your plain tissue paper. By the way, it works well with colored tissue paper as well. You may need darker color inks for the darker colors or white ink.
The products I used were as follows:
Hope you get some time to craft and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
It is so good to be back.
Wondering what I mean in my post title?
Well, for this week's tip I wanted to share how you can customize your tissue paper.
I customized some of mine & it was quick and simple.Using some inks & stamps I was able to turn my boring white tissue paper into pretty works of art.
Once I stamped the entire surface of my tissue paper, I heat set the ink with my heat gun. I did not let it sit in any one spot too long as the tissue paper is quite thin. You get this really neat affect where you can see your stamped image on both sides when stamping on the white tissue paper.
With a few products from my craft stash I was able to get some really nice tissue paper which I can in turn use in different ways.
Take a look:
From monogramming, stamping actual names, special dates, images, etc...you too can make the most of your plain tissue paper. By the way, it works well with colored tissue paper as well. You may need darker color inks for the darker colors or white ink.
The products I used were as follows:
- Tissue Paper (Plain-white)
- Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Vintage Photo & Weathered Wood)
- Fiskars Stamp Press
- Stamps by Hero Arts
- Ranger Craft Sheet
Hope you get some time to craft and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
A Mini Book in a Box
Hello Bloggers!
Today I wanted to share a little video my daughter & her BFF made debuting my mini book in a box.
I will let them show & tell you all about it! Keep in mind they were a bit nervous & giddy. They handled this book so many times practicing takes for the video that I'm afraid it looks a little ragged.
I will post some pics as well.
Enjoy...
Today I wanted to share a little video my daughter & her BFF made debuting my mini book in a box.
I will let them show & tell you all about it! Keep in mind they were a bit nervous & giddy. They handled this book so many times practicing takes for the video that I'm afraid it looks a little ragged.
I will post some pics as well.
Enjoy...
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