I just love this video from Julie Balzer. It's a fast forwarded video of her making an art journal double page layout using her matching stencils and stamps. We sell both the stencils and stamps at the store and have a few left. And we're still running our 25% off sale. The sale is store-wide and will last until this Saturday, February 8. Click on the link below the picture to see this inspiring video of Julie at work.
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02/05/2014
01/01/2014
My First Kathy Orta Project
Many of you may have seen me working on a Christmas present for my husband over the last few weeks. I was very excited to make this project - because for the first time, he actually asked me to scrap/create for him. He took his dream trip (golf in Pebble Beach, California) last August and wanted me to make a shadowbox for his souvenirs and an album. He also wanted to keep his score cards and yardage book. After consulting with the very crafting Dianne, I found a combination of two different Kathy Orta projects that would work perfectly, with some modification. And if you were ever wondering what to do with a Tim Holtz Configuration Box, this is a perfect example. Incorporate it into an album. Especially if you've got a "man gift" to make. Golf balls fit perfectly in some of the openings.
12/11/2013
Gorgeous Gelato Tag by Jill Foster
Check out this beautiful tag created by Jill Foster using Gelatos. She even colored the seam binding with her gelatos, which was a new tip for me.
For directions on how to make this tag,
12/04/2013
Grungepaper Clutch
This is an absolutely amazing project by Julie Balzer. And what a fantastic gift to give or receive. Shw uses Tim Holtz Grungepaper scraps to construct a clutch bag.
11/07/2013
Demo and Free Make-N-Take this Saturday
Join me this Saturday, November 9, for a Sizzix Demo and Make-N-Take. I will be doing a demo of the new Sizzix Magnetic Platform and the new Pop-N-Cut Dies. Plus you'll get to make a Flip-It card using the magnetic platform.
Come check out our expanded clearance section before it's all gone. And we have a new line in the store from My Mind's Eye, Cupid's Arrow.
07/04/2012
Cleaning My Craft Studio
A few of you may have heard that my husband and I have recently decided to put our home in Windward on the market. This week we are cleaning our house to get it ready to show. I've spent the last several days cleaning my craft studio. Not only was it a cluttered mess, but our agent wanted it spartan. Well, anyone who crafts knows that spartan and craft studio usually don't go together.
While I understand why she said spartan, it wasn't an easy task for me. My upper cabinets don't have doors on them, so it was quite a chore.
But what I wanted to share, is how liberating the task became. It felt wonderful to box up years worth of old paper, ribbons and such. In the last few years, I have totally changed how I create. I got rid of 99% of my ribbon and bling. I realized I don't need one of every color under the sun. Now that I use Copics and Distress Stain, I can color clear bling, white pearls and white silk ribbon any color I want. I always have the correct color. Now here's the tough part. I can't mess the room up. And I love to get my hands messy!!!
Here's the after. And now on to the guest room for more cleaning. Happy Fourth!!!
06/20/2012
Craft Closet Consignment Sale
One of my fabulous friends has organized an amazing consignment sale. The Craft Closet Consignment sale is a bi-annual Georgia consignment sale of gently used scrapbooking, general craft, sewing and other craft supplies.
The first semi-annual Craft Closet Consignment sale will include thousands of gently used general craft, scrapbooking and paper crafting, stamping, sewing, and jewelry-making items, for 20-90% off retail price.
Sale dates are 6/22-23! Check out their website! craftclosetconsignment.com
**Get a chance to go to the presale by sending the sale information to 10 of your friends and copy them on the email! Presale is 6/21 @6pm! Visit their website for more info.
03/17/2012
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Erin go Bragh from my pug, Ziggy!