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"When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul or brings joy,
care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life."
Jean Shinoda Bolen
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March 13, 2011

"Learning My Numbers" Book

Train Book

Here is a simple but fun to make train book for a sweet little boy I know who will soon be learning his numbers.  I've included all the cartridges and cut sizes for the Cricut in the video, as well as all the information in the Supplies link below the video, but if you would like a written copy of the sizes, colors, etc., please email me at the email above under the "Contact Me" tab.  I prepared a list of everything I used in a pdf document.  Please feel free to leave a comment - I enjoy hearing from you!


Complete Supply List

March 4, 2011

Late Night Lattes & Crafts Episode #10

Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!

Here's a simple little boy card to make for that special little man in your life.  Feel free to leave a comment - I love hearing from you! (Supplies are listed below the video; supply (details) link is below the video as well).



Supplies (details)

Supplies:
White cardstock 6"x12"
White cardstock scraps for train
Red, blue, orange, purple, ink pads (train)
Black ink pad (lettering)
brown ink pad (train track)
Tan, light green, light blue ink pads (background)
Train stamp set
Alphabet stamp set (3/8-1/2")
Loads of Love Accessories stamp set (SU)
Black, red, orange, purple, yellow, blue glitter glue
Sponge Daubers (background)

February 15, 2011

Tri-fold Sweetheart Card

I know Valentine's Day was yesterday, but I just now took pictures of Gary's card.  This card is actually a mini-album scrapbook page created by Kathy at Paper Phenomenon and the base for the page is made from one piece of 8-1/2"x11" cardstock.  I used Cherry Cobbler from SU. Below the pictures is a link for the instructions to make this cute scrapbook page.




Kathy's Mini Pocket Page Tutorial

February 8, 2011

Thank You for Your Responses!

First, a big thank you to each and every one of you for your response to my question as to listing the dimensions in the post.

It was almost unanimous!  Below my next video I will furnish the dimensions for the project in the video.

If you ever have any questions about anything in my projects, please do not hesitate to ask and I will respond as quickly as possible.

To answer just a few of the fun questions I've received:

I was asked if the rings I wear in my videos are Black Hills Gold.  Yes, all the rings I wear are Black Hills Gold and they are gifts from my dear husband! (I chuckled when I was asked this question!)

Are my "Late Night Lattes & Crafts" episodes really filmed at night?  They sure are, it's the quiet time in my household (meaning the dogs are asleep and not barking!)

Do I drink decaf lattes in the middle of the night while filming my "Late Night Lattes & Crafts" episodes?  No - they are the real thing!  (I'm not even sure I have decaf coffee in the house!)

Those are just a few of the non-crafting questions I've been asked in the last few weeks.  Just thought I would share them with all of you!

Thank you for visiting my blog, watching my videos, and for all your wonderful comments!  Thank you again for your responses to my survey!

Have a wonderful week!

February 6, 2011

I Need Your Opinion!

Please Vote!

I need your opinion on my videos and posts!  I've been including a link for the list of supplies below the videos, but the only place I've been listing dimensions is in the videos.  In the past, I've not included the dimensions in the posts so I can keep the posts as short as possible.

Please leave a comment to let me know if you would like me to start listing the dimensions below the videos.

February 5, 2011

Origami Scrapbook Mini Album


Here is a twist on Karen Thomas' origami photo cube (see Video Parts 1 & 2 below).  A link to her original instructions is below the video.  Also below is the link to the UStream class for Kathy's Paper Phenomenon hidden o-wire binding method.  Please feel free to leave a comment - I love to hear from you! (Link for supply list is below the video as well.)




Tutorial Video - Part 1







Tutorial Video - Part 2



Click here for Karen Thomas' Fun Folded Photo Cube
Click here for Kathy's Hidden O-Wire Binding on UStream
Supplies

January 23, 2011

Late Night Lattes & Crafts Episode #9

"Watercolor" Card

Here's a super easy technique I learned from Tim Holtz on the Ranger Industries YouTube channel (it's not a new technique, just new to me!).  I recently purchased some of Ranger's Distress Inks and couldn't wait to try out this technique.  The original YouTube video link featuring Tim Holtz is below my video.  Please feel free to leave a comment - I enjoy hearing from you!  (Supply list link is below the video.)





Click HERE for Tim Holtz's original technique

Supplies

January 22, 2011

Late Night Lattes & Crafts Episode #8

Valentine's Card #3

I hope you enjoy this video.  It's a very simple card!  Please feel free to leave a comment - I enjoy hearing from you!  (Supply list is below the video.)




Supplies

January 19, 2011

Late Night Lattes & Crafts Episode #7

Valentine's Card #2

Here is Valentine's card #2 - a non-traditional card.  Please feel free to leave a comment - I love hearing from you!  (Supply list is below the video.)



Supplies

January 16, 2011

Late Night Lattes & Crafts Episode #6

Valentine's Card #1

Here's a simple Valentine's card for you!  I will have two more I will post later this week.  I hope you enjoy the video and please feel free to leave a comment - I love to hear from you!  (The supply list is below the video.)


Supplies