Tips for Using the I-top

After completing my first video on making custom brads, I discovered some easy techniques to make the I-top easier to use and also how to make the edges of your brads smoother. Please scroll down to see my video.



In my first video, I demonstrated how to use the I-top with different types of papers, glitter and ribbons to make homemade brads. If you have not had a chance to see the first video you may want to take a look at it.

Glimmer Mist and more

I love Glimmer Mist and want it in every available color and more. Unfortunately, it is a little on the expensive side so I tried making my own. I developed a softer tone on tone metallic version. Yahoo! Now I am not limited to only a few colors.

Currently my husband and I are putting the finishing touches on a video demonstrating the quick process. Hopefully, I will have my first video ever... posted later today.

Thanks again for stopping in.

Cricut Cartridges at Custom Crops

I just discovered a new website for buying Cricut Cartridges...at least it is new to me. Last week, I bought the Forever Young cartridge for $31.00. I received the cartridge in just four days! Yahoo.

I have shopped on a number of websites but this site has the best prices on Cricut Cartridges. Check them out by clicking here.

PS I am not a paid spokesperson, just an excited consumer.

Trends for 2010

Above Rubies Studio has just produced this free guide to 2010 papercraft trends. Click here to download a copy. Be sure to check it out and craft away.

New Use For Your Sharpe Permanent Markers

Try using your Sharpie Permanent Markers to color your Rhinestones. I used my neon pink Sharpie on clear rhinestones and they turned out great. Thanks to Sharpie you can custom color your rhinestones to match your layout. Yahoo!