Samantha Walker Flower Heart Basket and Cool Summer Paper Collection

Yesterday, I posted this adorable basket on Samantha Walker’s blog and I could not wait to share it! Today I will demonstrate how to make this adorable basket using papers from Samantha Walker’s Cool Summer collection!

The Flower Heart Basket is available at the Silhouette on-line store and is so quick and easy to make! You can purchase her Cool Summer Collection by clicking here.

One of my favorite things about this project is that you can use this adorable flower on tons of different projects. This basket would also make an ideal teacher’s gift.

In the video, I show you how to assemble this basket and close-up views of Samantha’s Cool Summer collection. I am in love with this collection and know you will be too! Hope you enjoy the video!



Be sure to stop back tomorrow for a mega and I mean mega giveaway!!

Make it in Minutes Monday!

Welcome to another Make it in Minutes Monday… the Mini Series. I thought it would be fun to feature some quick and easy cards that take less than 10 minutes to make, but look like you spent more time making them.

This adorable ice cream card was designed by Samantha Walker and is available at the Silhouette on-line store. I love Samantha’s Cool Summer Collection and I know you will too! Click here to purchase this charming collection.

I love how the card slips out of the cone and that you can write a sentiment under each scoop of ice cream. And did I mention that I made it in less than 10 minutes?

Thanks for visiting and stay tuned for an exciting week filled with surprises. I have a fun new video that you are going to love and a mega giveaway! And I mean mega!!

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home.

Last Friday, I focused on ideas for how to use Washi tape and a terrific storage idea! Click here to see the post.

While researching Washi tape, I discovered some additional storage ideas and just had to share.

Click here to see the entire post and lots more storage ideas! Thanks again to Crafting in the Rain! I am totally addicted to her blog!

Fab Five Friday Washi Tape Style!

Welcome to Fab Five Friday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy. If you have Washi tape, this post is for you! I thought it would be fun to post links for new ideas on how to organize and use Washi Tape.

I have lots of Washi tape and can’t wait to try this project. It is definitely on my to do list. In fact I am currently looking for old shutters at garage sales. Be sure to check out Steph’s blog, Crafting in the Rain for more clever ideas!

To enter the ultimate Washi Tape giveaway sponsored by Craftaholics Anonymous click here. Linda is giving away 50 rolls of this amazing and versatile tape. Good luck!!

For 19 Washi tape Craft ideas click here. Thanks Tip Junkie for the great ideas. I am so making the twist ties. What a clever idea!

One of my favorite projects is using Washi tape to make party pencils or you could use this technique for great teacher gifts. You will love visiting Hank and Hunt’s party craft blog for more party ideas!

Grab a beverage before visiting the next post from A Night Owl. Kimberly posted 100 ways to use Washi tape! That’s right 100 ways! Amazing!!

If you love Washi tape, you are going to love the Washi blog. I did a happy dance when I discovered a blog dedicated to all things Washi!

Have a wonderful day!

Becky Higgins Project Life Review

On March 25th, I ordered the Becky Higgins Project Life kit and I just had to film a video to tell you how wonderful this product is. Can you tell I am a little behind on my videos?

Originally this kit was sold as a today’s special on HSN for $49.95. I just talked to HSN and they now have 2,000 of the blush kit back in stock and it currently sells for $59.95. Be sure to scroll down and watch the video. I am officially hooked on Project Life!

Have a great week and be sure to stop back for a fun Fab Five Friday!

Silhouette Sale and the Winner of the Silhouette Portrait

I am so grateful to Silhouette for sponsoring this amazing giveaway and sale!

Before I announce the winner, remember, you have through May 15th to purchase the Silhouette Portrait™ packaged with one package of chipboard, a $25.00 download card, and grey dust cover for $129.99 or the Cameo packaged with one package of chipboard, a $25.00 download card, and a natural colored dust cover for $269.99. For those of you that already have a Silhouette cutting machine you can purchase one package of chipboard plus a $25.00 download card for $19.99. Click here and type in the Promo Code BOUTIQUE when you order to receive the savings.

Now for the big announcement….

Pam said...Woo hoo! I would love, love, love to win this! I have been a follower of your blog and youtube channel for quite some time.

Thank you.:) Pam

Congrats Pam! Please email your address and contact information to me at lkaisermt@gmail.com so we can send you this amazing machine!

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home.

Before we get started make sure you click here to enter my giveaway. I am giving away a Silhouette Portrait cutting machine and the giveaway closes tonight at midnight MDT. And don’t forget to check out Silhouette’s amazing sale by clicking here and using Promo Code BOUTIQUE.

I am a huge fan of Crafting in the Rain and today is all about windows. When it comes to designing any room, window treatments are key! I am so in love with the ruffled curtains.

For a wonderful treat, be sure to click on each designer’s blog. You will see some amazingly talented designers! I love visiting new blogs!

Thanks for visiting and be sure to click here to enter my Silhouette Portrait giveaway.

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Fab Five Friday Stamping Style!

Welcome to Fab Five Friday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

Before we get started, make sure you click here to enter my Silhouette Portrait giveaway! Also be sure to check out Silhouette’s amazing specials by clicking here and using Promo code BOUTIQUE when you check out.

I love this card that was posted on iStamp and designed by Vicki! I love visiting Nancy’s unique blog to see her iPicks and you will too! What a great idea! Warning this site may be addicting!

If you love challenge blogs, Mojo Monday is for you. There are tons of great stamping and card making ideas for every skill level. Looking for inspiration, be sure to visit this site!

Speaking of challenge stamping blogs, be sure to check out Sweet Stampin. I did my happy dance when I discovered this site. Amazing!

My love of crafting started years ago when I attended my first Stampin Up party! Two of my favorite sites are Dawn’s Stamping Thoughts and Stampin Pretty. You are going to love both of them. I so wish I had time to do more stamping!

Gina K Designs is a wonderful site with great video tutorials! I have learned a lot from her well done videos and I know you will love them too!

Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!

I am super excited to announce that thanks to Silhouette, I am giving away another Silhouette Portrait cutting machine! One of my lucky subscribers or followers will win their very own Silhouette Portrait.

To enter to win the Silhouette Portrait cutting machine, you need to be a subscriber or follower of my blog. You can sign up over on the right side of this blog (if you are not there already). And leave a comment under this post, only one comment per person please. For an additional chance to win, please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you have not already, and leave an additional comment on this post that you did.

You have until midnight MDT on Sunday May 12th to enter and the winner will be announced on Monday May 13th. Now for more wonderful news Silhouette is having a mega sale!

You can purchase the Silhouette Portrait™ packaged with one package of chipboard, a $25.00 download card, and grey dust cover for $129.99 or the Cameo packaged with one package of chipboard, a $25.00 download card, and a natural colored dust cover for $269.99. For those of you that already have a Silhouette cutting machine you can purchase one package of chipboard plus a $25.00 download card for $19.99. Click here and type in the Promo Code BOUTIQUE when you order to receive the savings.
I confess this is my first time using Silhouette chipboard and I am in love! It cuts like butter!!

Silhouette’s chipboard cuts like butter. I used several images from the Silhouette on-line store to make these adorable coasters for a baby shower. I cut two of the scalloped circles out of card stock and one out of the chipboard. I cannot believe how durable the coasters are. My next step is to cover the coasters with matt Mod Podge. I so ran out of time and just had to show you what I made!

You could make these coasters for many different occasions using a variety of images. Super fun party idea! Click here to see a video on how to cut the chipboard. So easy!!

You are going to love using Silhouette chipboard and and I plan to make more chipboard projects! I might even make a video. Have a great day and click here if you would like to order any of the above products.Remember the Promo code is BOUTIQUE. Please feel free to spread the word and don’t forget to enter my giveaway!

And the Winner Is……

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and for entering the Martha Stewart Glitter giveaway! Make it in Minutes Monday will return next week!

And the winner is:

Alex Williams said...
Thanks for the giveaway!

 Congrats Alex and please email your address and contact information to me at lkaisermt@gmail.com so I can send you the glitter!

Stay tuned as I have a mega giveaway and a fun new project planned for later this week!

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home. But before we get started, be sure to click here to enter my Martha Stewart glitter giveaway!

I love this idea from Hip2Thrift.

This is a great idea since we all have wrapping paper. I am going to give this a try and use scrapbook paper. I like variety so I am going to use lots of different but coordinating paper. Too much fun!!

Be sure to click here to see Iuliana’s step by step tutorial.

Have a wonderful day!

Fab Five Friday SVG Style!

Welcome to Fab Five Friday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy. But before we get started, be sure to click here to enter my Martha Stewart glitter giveaway!

As most of you know, I love my Cameo and Studio files from the Silhouette on-line store! I also love to buy and make SVG files using my Silhouette Designer edition software and thought I would share some of my favorite sites with all of you. I would also love to hear from all of you about where you like to shop for SVG files.

I could not stop smiling when I saw this collection from SVG Cuts! I love everything about it! Be sure to click here to get over 250 free SVG files! Yahoo!

Be sure to check out Lettering Delights for an amazing assortment of adorable SVG files and much more! They also carry adorable digital paper. Yahoo!!

Another one of my favorite sites is My Scrap Chick. I love this new collection and there other adorable products! I have ordered several of their files and have been thrilled with my results!

Patricia Zapata is one of my all-time favorite designers and I love her graphic style! Also be sure to check out her blog! I am currently making her Spring card gift set. Gorgeous!

Needless to say, I am also a huge fan of Samantha Walker! Click here to purchase her SVG files. I am also a big fan of Lori Whitlock’s file and you can purchase her SVG files by clicking here.

And if you love free files like I do, click here to see the best Pinterest search ever! Warning there are over 1,000 free files!

Chomas Creations Adjustable Pen and Marker Holders

A few weeks I filmed a video on how to use Silhouette Sketch Pens. Knowing how much I love the Silhouette pens, you can imagine how happy I was when Amy from Chomas Creations sent me the adjustable pen and maker holders to try in my Cameo! I am all about options and these wonderful tools gave me lots of new options.

I used my white Gelly Roll pen and it worked great. Then I tried my Copic Multiliner pens and mini gel pens from Staples and they also worked great. I did a happy dance when I discovered that all my Sharpies worked in the marker holder! Yahoo! You can use lots of different pens in the holder, but I ran out of pens to try.

Be sure to watch my video to see the pen and marker holder in action!



Now for more good news. Amy also sells pen and marker holders for the Cricut and other cutters! Click here to see all her amazing products and here to visit her blog. Please use the code paper10 to receive 10 percent off. Her blog is packed with great tutorials too. Thanks Amy!

YouTube Milestone and Giveaway!

I am interrupting this week’s Make it in Minutes segment to celebrate a YouTube Milestone of 1,250,000 views and 8,282 subscribers thanks to all of you! You are the best viewers in the world and I am so lucky and grateful to all of you!

If you have not have not had a chance to view my channel, click here. I can’t believe I have over 133 crafting how to videos. Wow it seems like yesterday when I began. If you are looking for a particular video, be sure to use the search function on my YouTube channel. I found that is the quickest way to find what you need!

Now for the giveaway!

The hexagonal glitter is so much prettier in person! The colors are so vivid and you get an assortment of 12 amazing colors!

To enter to win the glitter set, you need to be a subscriber or follower of my blog. You can sign up over on the right side of this blog (if you are not there already). And leave a comment under this post, only one comment per person please. For an additional chance to win, please subscribe to my YouTube page if you have not already, and leave an additional comment on this post that you did.

You have until midnight MDT on Sunday, May 5th 14 to enter and the winner will be announced on Monday May 6th!

Be sure to stop back Wednesday for a new how to video!

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home.

Ginny from Organizing Home Life has created 31 free printable for a home management binder. She even designed a binder cover for her system. You will love this free system and her blog!!

If you are a blogger or thinking about becoming one, check out 31 free blog organization templates assembled by Samantha from Simply Organized.

I am so going to print these!!

Have a wonderful day!