CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#118) CRICUT TOOL HANG UPS?

Hello Crafty Friends!

Ever get tired of pulling out your Cricut tools out of their case to use them?

The ones that look like this:

If you use your cricut tools often and want to have quick easy access to your tools then set them free from their case.

Now before you think I am saying get rid of the case, think again. Hold on to it so you can take your tools on the go. But...while at home, why not take your tools & fasten them with velcro on to your cricut machine?

Use some hook & loop/velcro tape & simply adhere them to a place on your cricut machine where they won't be in the way, like the left or right side. It would definitely make it easy to always know where to find that spatula or picking tool to lift off those cricut cuts in a hurry.

Just a thought...

FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND- A TABLETOP ORGANIZER

Hi bloggers!

Today's find is a tabletop organizer by Mackinac Moon.

Check it out:

This pretty, clear & petite organizer measures approximately 9"L x 6.5"H x 6"D. Giving you space to store magazines in the center compartment as well as paper, large sticker sheets & other items. It also has 3 front pockets to store things like ink pads, acrylic blocks, mists or any items for current projects you may be working on. I love the idea of pre-selecting my items for a project & placing them all in this one contained space and setting it on my work space. If I don't get to finish my project, I can easily place all the items for the designated project into this organizer for the next day. Then you don't have to leave all your crafty items scattered all over your work surface.

Click on my title bar to see where you can purchase it.

Have a great weekend!

TOOL TIME TUESDAY-ENVELOBOX CREATOR

Hello Crafty Bloggers!

Today's tool is brought to you by the crafty folks @ Crafter's Companion. It is the ENVELOBOX CREATOR.

This wonderful tool lets you make many envelopes of varying sizes & depths.

It's great to have a tool like this for those of us who use our cardstock & don't have matching envelopes. We can then use coordinating cardstock or complimentary colored cardstock to add a more personalized touch to our cards by making custom envelopes with this tool.

Click on my title bar & it will take you where you can purchase this handy tool for $12.95.

Hope you found this insightful.
Until next time...

A Paper Flower from Me to You

It measures 3 1/2" & I used graduated sizes of cardstock. I inked the edges with Tim Holtz-Fired Brick Distress Ink & used some of my corner punches to punch the squares of cardstock prior to folding & assembling the flower.

I will be making more of these. Just thought I would share the one since I liked it so much. It looks so much better in person.

Have a great day!

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#117) Got Twine?

Hi Bloggers~ How about ideas for using twine?

Here are a few for incorporating them into your project:

1-Make twine flowers by placing glue on a circle cutout & adhering twine from the center of the circle wrapping around. Keep going outward til it's as large as you want it or covering your punched circle. All done.

2-Wrap the twine around other embellishments like chipboard pieces, grunge paper & coils.

3- Use it as an accent to border mats, photos or border strips.

I am sure you savvy crafters can think up more ways to put this fun element to use.

Hope these few jump start your creative process.

A Great Tutorial on how to Use the MY MEMORIES DIGITAL SOFTWARE to Make Holiday Cards

If you own the MY MEMORIES SUITE DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING SOFTWARE YOU WILL WANT TO CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR A DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO USE YOUR SOFTWARE TO CREATE CHRISTMAS CARDS. YOU WILL SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT OF HOW THE CARDS TURNED OUT ON THE TUTORIAL AS WELL.

Come on ...you know you want to see them.

Click on the tutorial below now...

Quick and Easy Card Making Using MyMemories Suite v3

You can easily spend $30 on just 5 or more Christmas cards.

If you don't have the software, you may want to consider purchasing this software using my SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE ....STMMMS38452. You will get $10 OFF doing so. You enter the code during the checkout process & it will automatically deduct the $10 from the total purchase price.

Click on the MY MEMORIES SUITE SIDEBAR HERE ON MY BLOG TO GO THERE, GET DETAILS & PURCHASE.

Not only can you make cards for Christmas but you will be able to make them for ALL occasions, seasons & reasons! This software is a money saver as well as an incredible tool.

This software would make a great Christmas gift too!

Barbara's tutorial above shows just how easy the software is to use and how customizable and personal you can get with your project.

Try it for yourself! Treat yourself!

From scrapbook pages, mini albums, personalized cards & more you can really make great use of this fantastic software.

It's truly the gift that keeps on giving!

FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND-PLUSH POSSUM STUDIO

Happy Friday Bloggers!

Today's find is a blog called: PLUSH POSSUM STUDIO on blogspot.com.

The unique thing about this fabulous blog is that its' author offers AWESOME FREE GRAPHICS.

She has many vintage and unique graphics that you can incorporate into your projects of all kinds.

Just click on my title bar above which includes the link to take you right over. You will not be disappointed.

Check out lots of posts because almost all of them have downloads included.

If you do make your way over, let her know I sent you!

Have fun getting some freebies!