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cropaholics in training: how to set a brad {silent setter giveaway}

July 9th, 2010 · 63 Comments · cropaholics in training, giveaway, product review

If you’re new to scrapbooking, you may not have learned all the super secret scrappy society code words yet…like digi, die cuts, masks, brands, eyelets, and setters. But don’t worry…you’re about to. I remember when embellishments like brands and eyelets first came on to the scrapbooking scene. It catapulted the craft into 3D and away [...]

“home” scrapbook layout tutorial

June 14th, 2010 · No Comments · how to

One day, I was brushing my pearly whites and thought… “Huh. That faucet handle is really pretty”. From there I developed this tutorial featured on FaveCrafts, a site dedicated to developing the crafty crafter in you. I remember moving into our current home (almost a year ago) and being amazed at how quickly I had [...]

how to colorize a black and white photo in photoshop elements

May 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment · how to

Ever wanted to create that cool effect of adding color to one area of a black and white photo? Its easy…here’s how: UPDATE: This video has been moved to the How to Blog: Video Tutor Library. You can purchase it here for $3.

the wacom bamboo craft pen & touch tablet: product review & giveaway

March 31st, 2010 · 266 Comments · product review

UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is #72, Kelly! I love when art and technology get married and have a baby. Like the Cricut, or the Gypsy and the (drumroll, please) Wacom Bamboo Craft Tablet. I’m a total sucker for technology, especially when it involves the world of creative arts. I was lucky enough to [...]

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 [...]

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

January 14th, 2010 · 2 Comments · 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 [...]

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 [...]

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!

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 [...]

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