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blossom layout tutorial

February 17th, 2010 · 4 Comments · how to

A few months ago I submitted my first ever layout to a scrapbook magazine. The call for entries was for a layout using only paper elements, no embellishments.
So I came up with an idea to use an origami folding technique to create my Blossom layout. This was the layout I did for the first day [...]

do you love your handwriting?

February 9th, 2010 · 13 Comments · Uncategorized, how to

I hate my handwriting.
I always have. I don’t know if its poor genetics or poor education way back when (not that I had a poor education, but maybe I was sick that day…). Seems like good handwriting is like good hair, a good singing voice, good hand-eye coordination…you either have it or you’re me.
Anyway, as [...]

gypsy week: cutting with the gypsy…the final step!

January 14th, 2010 · 1 Comment · cricut, giveaway, gypsy, how to, product review

Well we did it. We thoroughly explored the Gypsy in all its wonder. Today I show you how to connect the Gypsy to the Cricut and how they work together. I also show you my trick for cutting multiple paper scraps in one pass through the Cricut.

I hope you enjoyed these video tutorials. And if [...]

gypsy week: how to design with the gypsy – part 3

January 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment · cricut, giveaway, gypsy, how to, product review

Here’s the last video on designing with the Gypsy. Today we’ll go over the the kern tool.
I also mention the Relative/True Size tool, which truly, I don’t see the need for on the Gypsy. I’m still trying to figure out how this works on the Gypsy and how it relates to the “Real Dial Size” [...]

gypsy week: how to design with your gypsy – part 2

January 12th, 2010 · 2 Comments · cricut, gypsy, how to, product review

So moving on, today I’m going to show you how to use the weld, preview, delete, copy and undo tools.

Any questions? Please feel free to leave a comment on this or any other post. And don’t forget to enter the Gypsy giveaway here (before 1/19/10).

gypsy week: how to design with the gypsy

January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · cricut, gypsy, how to

This is the last video for the week…we’ll resume next Tuesday with more on designing with the Gypsy. Below, you’ll learn how to scale, flip, rotate and group images in the design area.
(And a word of warning…please don’t be alarmed by the sudden barking of a certain Chihuahua. He’s harmless…really).

Until next week!

gypsy week: getting started with your gypsy – part 2

January 6th, 2010 · 3 Comments · cricut, giveaway, gypsy, how to, product review

Being a merciful scrap blogger, I decided to split yesterday’s Gypsy video into two posts. 17 minutes was a bit long…
So continuing on, here is some info on the basic workings of the Cricut application on the Gypsy. More to come over the next couple of weeks. (And don’t forget to enter to WIN your [...]

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Gypsy Week: An Overview {and a Giveaway!}

January 5th, 2010 · 310 Comments · cricut, giveaway, how to, product review

UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is #286, Lynne from PaperYoga! Congratulations Lynne and thanks to all who entered!

To start the new year off right, I’m dedicating this first week of 2010 to my favorite new scrapbooking tool.

Gypsy…meet everyone. Everyone…meet Gypsy:

(After reviewing the video, and realizing how loooong I rambled, I split the overview [...]

don’t toss imperfect photos

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments · how to

I blogged over here yesterday about color correcting your imperfect photos. Just in time for the holidays!
Here’s the shore video tutorial…

american crafts/pebbles inc. ribbon iron product review {& giveaway!}

December 2nd, 2009 · 68 Comments · giveaway, how to, product review

Update: The winner of the Ribbon Iron giveaway is #26, Julie L.!
Today I’ve got a great accessory to your ribbon stash to share with you…

I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review the Ribbon Iron from American Crafts/Pebbles Inc. Let me show you how it works with a real life example…

The Ribbon Iron retails [...]

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