Make it in Minutes Monday

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

For today’s project I used the new Cricut Print Then Cut feature with my Cricut Explore.

I used the Summer Gift Tags Make It Now project designed by Lia Griffith. I added glitter glue, a few pearls, and some twine and was done. I love Lia’s work.

I am working on a review of the new Print Then Cut software, but before I can I finalize my review, I am waiting for Provo Craft to respond to one of my concerns. Hopefully I will be able to publish my review this week, so please stay tuned.

Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!

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.

Recently I discovered My Desert Cottage blog and her marvelous craft room.

I love her little cubby. So beautiful!

What a clever way to use a bookcase.

I love how she puts her glitter into salt and pepper shakers.

Click here too see more photos of this incredible space.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Fab Five Friday

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.

Isn’t this mug from Joy’s life gorgeous? I love how Joy used Anna Griffin papers and the Farmhouse Kitchen file from SVG Cuts.

Click here to buy this adorable SVG file. Click here for more photos and instructions.

If you do not have a cutting machine, and would like to make a coffee mug, be sure to watch the videos below:

I love this project designed by Katie Tate using the Scor-Pal and Scor-Tape. Click here to download a PDF. And guess what? You do not need a cutting machine!

I can’t believe it is Fall! If you are looking for trendy fonts for Fall, click here and visit Lia Griffith’s stunning blog.

Have a great day!

Silhouette Tutorial: How to Make Smooth Score Lines and Cut in One Step!

Hi everyone, last week I posted this on Lori Whitlock’s blog and I had to share. In today’s video tutorial, I demonstrate how to make smooth score lines and cut in one step using your Silhouette Cameo.

I used this technique on Lori’s 5 x7 serving tray (# 48179) that I purchased from the Silhouette on-line store and it turned out perfectly. I love how cute these mini cupcakes look on this tray! To make the toppers, I used the spider from Lori’s Cute Halloween Set . Her set also comes with an adorable pumpkin and ghost. I used washi tape and attached the toppers to a toothpick.

Notice how smooth the score lines are. Please see the video below for detailed directions on how to make smooth score lines.



I have been using this technique on all my Silhouette projects and I love it…no more cut marks!

Hope you enjoyed the video and have a wonderful day!

Make it in Minutes Monday…. Halloween Style

Today is all about Halloween! I thought I would share a few of my past Halloween projects with you.

I love this pillow box and it was so easy to make. Click here to see the original post.

I love this skeleton! Click here to see the original post.

I purchased the above kit to make this spooky skeleton!

Click here to see my original post. I love the cat bag!

This is my favorite Halloween Kit from SVG cuts! I love it!

Hope you are having a spooktacular Monday!

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.

Recently, I discovered Do It On a Dime Blog and I am so glad I did. Be sure to check it out and in the meantime, here are a couple of my favorite videos.



I was so inspired by this video that I made a trip to our local Dollar Tree. I was excited to discover that our local store had most of the products in the video. In fact, they had just received new baskets in fall colors. And of course, I bought an assortment for my craft room.



I love her organizing process.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Fab Five Friday

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.

Be sure to check out this fall paper quilt from Patricia Zapata! It is stunning and would look great on my family room wall. Click here to order the SVG files.

Speaking of fall, this Jack-o’-Lantern Pumpkin Terra Cotta Pot Tutorial from Dream A Little Bigger would look perfect on my front step!

Can you believe this pot was made using an inexpensive plastic pumpkin?



If you find it challenging to cut intricate dies, check out this video from Splitcoast Stampers.

Click here to see The Country Cottage Mason Jar gallery. Be prepared to be wowed! And here for the best Pinterest page ever!

I love the DIY Pumpkin jars from The 36th Avenue!


Have a great day!

Spellbinders Tool N’ One Review

Recently I purchased Spellbinders Tool N’ One from HSN and I am so glad I did. This tool now has a permanent place in my tool kit.

I was skeptical at first, but the more I use the tool the more I like it!   Hope you enjoy my video review.



Have a great day and I will see you Friday!

Silhouette Promotion

Simply click here and use promo code: BOUTIQUE at checkout to receive your savings!

Now for more amazing news….. All Silhouette Adhesive card stock is 40% off.

I love Silhouette Adhesive Card stock and this is one of my favorite Halloween cards!

The adhesive card stock is wonderful to work with and cuts like butter. This paper is perfect for intricate cuts since you do not have to add the adhesive. This card designed by Samantha Walker (available at Silhouette On-line store) only took 10 minutes to make. The adhesive paper comes in 20 different colors.  

Have a great week and click here to use promo code: BOUTIQUE at checkout to receive your savings!

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. Today we are making over your craft closet.

Click here to see 20 craft closet ideas.

Angie’s closet is one of my favorites. Click here to see more photos of her fun make over!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Fab Five Friday

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.

I love this card made by my friend Katie from Crafting with Katie. Its made using a faux embossing technique that really looks real.

Here is a card made from Brenda from Keenan Kreations. Katie linked to her video tutorial on how to do faux embossing and I am so glad she did. Enjoy the video.

 Just in time for one last summer picnic. I love this idea from Jen Goode and hope you do too!

Angie from The Country Chic Cottage is so creative and I love how she made glow-in-the-dark spider web window clings.

Have a great day!

Tissue Box Cover with Tombow’s New Xtreme Adhesive

I was thrilled when Kasey from Tombow contacted me to try out their new Xtreme adhesive. What better test than a tissue box cover made out of paper?

Tombow’s Xtreme Adhesive is the latest Tombow product to hit the market and is 5 X’s stronger than their standard tape runner. It works on a variety of hard-to-glue surfaces such as cardstock, cork, wood, fabric, glass, plastic and rubber. This cover is made using Jamie Cripps 3D Flower Rectangle Tissue Box (#64932) that I purchased from the Silhouette on-line store.

I used a glue pen on the flower and Xtreme Adhesive on the box. My tissue box cover will get plenty of use and I expect the Tombow Xtreme Adhesive will keep everything secure. What a great test for their new product!

For more information on this product, please watch the video below.



Have a great day!!

Lori Whitlock Creative Team September Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Lori Whitlock Creative Team September Blog Hop! You should be arriving from Cathy’s blog or you can start from the beginning of the hop at Lori Whitlock’s blog.

I made this adorable favor box using Lori’s 3D No-glue pumpkin basket box. You can use this basket for any occasion. It is so quick and easy to make and no glue needed!

The spider is from Lori’s Cute Halloween Set . Her set also comes with an adorable pumpkin and ghost. This box is perfect for table decorations, gifts or party favors.

In honor of today’s hop, Lori is giving everyone a free SVG download on her blog here.

Lori is also offering 30% off of all shapes and fonts in her shop through Monday September 15th when you use the code “School”. Be sure to visit her shop to see all the new goodies she has created!

There is also a 30% off sale at Snap Click Supply today only!

Be sure to visit Lori’s blog to enter to win her Christmas Cheer paper collection. It is so adorable!

I hope you will check out all the other inspiring projects at my fellow teammate’s blogs and leave them some love. Stacy is your next stop in the hop.

Have fun!