Cutting Intricate Wafer Dies Using Glitter Paper

I love all things Anna Griffin especially her glittered stickers and thought it would be fun to make my own using my Big Kick machine.

I quickly discovered that there are many varieties of glitter paper and some of them required a different technique. After trial and error and a bit of patience added, I discovered how to cut several different types of glitter paper. Hope you enjoy my video!



Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Waterfall Card

I am currently working on a mini waterfall album and saw this amazing waterfall card and I had to share.

Lori is a designer for Graphic 45 and is extremely talented.

Love how this card works.

Check out How to Create a Graphic 45 Waterfall Card by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

Thanks Lori’s for your easy to follow tutorial. I am so going to try this. Be sure to check out her stunning blog, Pinkcloud Scrappers.

Have a wonderful Monday and I will be back Wednesday with a new 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.

Today I want to share creative ways to organize using pegboard.

Click here to see 20 creative ideas!

Love this peg board cross stitch project.

Have a wonderfully organized Sunday!

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.

Click here for a step by step tutorial on how to use your Silhouette to make sticker for your planner. Love it!

Are you ready to spread some happiness using your Xyron and Project Life cards?

Click here for more great ideas from Twenty Five Smiles !

Can you believe these flowers are made out of paper? A special thanks to Design Sponge for step by step directions. You don’t even need a cutting machine!

My friend Katie from Crafting with Katie is so smart. This is a scratch and sniff card! Be sure to visit her inspiring blog for more info on how to make a scratch and sniff card.

This card and video from Stamp TV makes me want to do more stamping. Now if I can only find more time.

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful Fab Five Friday!

File Folder Mini Album 2 Video Tour

I recently purchased a tutorial from Paper Phenomenon.com and I had to share my project with you!

I am a huge fan of Kathy Orta’s and frequently use her hidden hinge technique in my books. I love her projects so much that I thought it would be fun to purchase one of her tutorials.

I purchased her Photo Mats and Inserts #1 Tutorial for $16.95. You get 5 different projects . Two weeks ago, I made album number 4 and today’s video is on album number two.



I love how this turned out.



I posted my video again , just in case you missed it the first time.

Click here and here to see photos of additional albums included in this tutorial. Click here to see more examples of album #2.

These quick and easy projects make great last-minute gifts! Or can be used for extra photos and fit into pockets of most mini albums that Kathy Orta makes.

Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Slatted Basket and Tutorial

Work continues to be a bit crazy, but hopefully it will slow down next week so I can return to my regular blogging schedule.

Fortunately I have had time to work on a couple of quick projects. I saw this fun tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers and just had to give it a try.

I recommend using Scor-Tape or another strong tape adhesive. I also added strips to the top panels. This project is super quick and easy and would make a perfect Easter basket.

I tied a double loop, double layered bow out of double faced satin and attached  it to the front of the basket.  I am working on a video on how to tie bows and hope to have it posted in the next month or so.



A special thanks to Betty from Kitty Stamp blog for this easy to follow video and tutorial!

Have a great Monday!

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.

Click here for tons of ideas on how to make no-dye Easter eggs! I love the vinyl and washi tape ideas.

Click here for free packaging clip art and templates.

A special thanks to my sister Di, for sending me this link to a wonderful technique on Distress Ink Lifting!

Be sure to check out Back Porch for more fun techniques and ideas.

These boxes are beyond adorable.

Click here for more info. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!

Click here for more information on how to make this adorable tooth fairy cart!



Thanks for the video tutorial!

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful Fab Five Friday!

Hidden Hinge Plus Tutorial from Kathy Orta King

I am a huge Kathy King fan and recently purchased her Photo Mats and Inserts 1 Tutorial. Click here to see my original post and video tour. I just finished my second project using her tutorial and I am currently filming a video tour. As most of you know, I love Kathy’s Hidden Hinge technique and I was so happy to learn about her new Hidden Hinge Plus technique. Below is Kathy’s video tutorial.



Kathy, you are an amazing artist and I am so happy that you are patenting your new system and sharing it with all of us. I have learned a great deal from you and I can’t wait to try your new binding system.

Have a wonderful Wednesday and I will have a new video for you next week!

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 only minutes to make, but look like you spent more time making them.

I recently purchased the Anna’s Ribbons and Bows cartridge from HSN and I love it! The Decorative Bag Topper (#M60889F) is from Anna’s Ribbons and Bows and measures 5 inches wide. I used Anna Griffin Fancy Floral paper and solid paper that I purchased from HSN. I plan to make more of these for quick and easy Easter gifts!

I cut the Lace Bow (#M60886A) from the Anna’s Ribbons and Bows Cartridge using Design Space software. The image size is 2.56 inches wide and  2.85 inches tall.

I hope to film a video later this month on this versatile and fun cartridge. Wait until you see the bows on this new cartridge. The 3-D bows are great too! 

Have a great Monday!

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.

If you are looking for fun fonts and how to pair them, be sure to check out this post from Silhouette School. I love the save the date pairing!

I thought these Cactus Easter Eggs were so clever!

Be sure to click here for the complete tutorial! Thanks Delia!

I smiled when I saw this adorable card from Vicki!



I hope you also enjoy her video!

My sister sent me this link. Tammy created this camera and it is truly stunning. It even opens so you can put a mini album inside. Wow!!

Avocado toast has been around since the 90’s but is currently making a big come back! Click here for more information from Smitten Kitchen. I know I am going to try this trend!

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful Fab Five Friday!

File Folder Mini Album Video Tour

I recently purchased a tutorial from Paper Phenomenon.com and I had to share my project with you!

I am a huge fan of Kathy Orta’s and frequently use her hidden hinge technique in my books. I love her projects so much that I thought it would be fun to purchase one of her tutorials.

I purchased her Photo Mats and Inserts #1 Tutorial for $16.95. You get 5 different projects and I made album number 4.



Click here and here to see photos of additional albums included in her tutorial.

These quick and easy projects make great last-minute gifts! Or can be used for extra photos and fit into pockets of most mini albums that Kathy Orta makes.

Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Make it in Minutes Monday Redo

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

Bill and I took a couple of days off to go camping and I did not have time to make a card for today. I so needed the rest and relaxation time. We were without cell or Internet service for two whole days!

I love this lucky frog design from the Silhouette on-line store. I attached the image to a homemade tent card, so I can use this adorable image as a table decoration. I love how versatile the Silhouette designs are. You could use this image on a scrapbook page, for a table decoration or welded together to make an adorable card. Another plus is you can size this image to meet your needs.

I added a mini shamrock sticker to the hat, a rhinestone to the bow, and added faux stitching to the larger shamrock. This was a super cute and easy table decoration.

Have a great Monday! I will be back on Wednesday with a fun mini photo album made with a file folder.

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 I want to share a makeover that resulted in an extremely organized craft closet. Wow!

Love this makeover.

Here is the before photo.

Love the in progress photos.

I love the after photo!

Click here for more photos.

Have a wonderfully organized Sunday!

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 can’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day! Click here for more details! The macaroons look yummy!!

One of my 2016 crafting goals is to try to make paper flowers. A special thanks to Corri for this fun tutorial.

If you like coconut oil, be sure to check out this post on the top 10 uses for this versatile product!

I love this stickles holder designed by The Gentleman Crafter. Click here for more information! Unbelievable!

Click here to download your free printable and gift idea!

Thanks for visiting and have a Fab Friday!