Halloween Rosette Card - Episode 38

I love the current trend of using rosettes in paper crafting. I have found some pre-made rosettes; unfortunately, they are usually expensive and they don't always match my projects. I have been playing around with making them myself. I checked out several crafting sites and tried a couple of different techniques. The technique that is featured in this video is my favorite. I made this card using Ravenhead Manor paper from Michaels. The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper's Spooky Puns.

Ribbon Storage

My ribbon stash was totally out of control! I have been searching for quite a while to find a storage system that would work for me. My previous method of shoving them into a box really wasn't working!!! I checked out message boards and blogs and saw many great ideas. I liked the idea of sorting by color. I also wanted a storage method that would not wrinkle or crease the ribbon.

In my searching, I came across the Ribbon Ring system at http://www.ribbonring.com/. The price was reasonable, so I ordered some. I spent a fun afternoon sorting all of my ribbon. These are hanging on the wall of my craft room. I used clear pushpins for the hangers. When I'm working on a project, I just pick up the ring with the color of ribbon I need and take it to my desk. It sure is easier than digging through a box for all of the pink ribbon!

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Eiffel Tower Dream Card - Episode 37

This week's card features another cut from the Wall Decor and More Cricut cartridge. This is fast becoming my favorite cartridge! The cuts are more sophisticated. Many of the new carts in 2010 and 2011 have the same whimsical and "cutsie" style. Very cute - but a lot of repeat images and images that are too babyish for my needs.

The Eiffel Tower is on the front of the Wall Decor and More box. When Shelby and I saw the box in the store, that image drew us both in!

For this card, I also used clear embossing powder and a stamp from Inkadinkado's Bold Damasks Collection.

Pet Sympathy Card - Episode 36

I used an oldie-but-goodie Cricut cartridge for this pet sympathy card - Paper Pups! The paper is from Basic Grey's Max & Whiskers collection. The inspiration for this card came from Jennifer Dein. Thanks Jennifer!!

Thank You For Being So Thoughtful Card - Episode 35

For this card, I used two Cricut cartridges - Storybook and Wall Decor and More. Storybook is a cartridge that has been around forever. I love it because it has tons of flourishes and pretty images. Wall Decor & More is a fairly new cart - and it is fast becoming a favorite! The paper and baker's twine is from My Mind's Eye Lime Twist.

Making Craft Videos - Episode 34

I have had many questions about how I make my crafting videos including how do I have my camera set up, what lighting do I use, and what kind of editing software I have. I thought the easiest way to explain my set up would be to show you!

I use a Flip Video and iMovie software. Both are very easy to use. I taught myself how to use them, and you can too!

Bundle of Joy Baby Card - Episode 33

Hey everyone!! I know, long time-no see! The record-breaking heat is completely sucking the creative juices out of me.

Today's project is a card I made for a friend's new baby. I used the Wall Decor & More Cricut cartridge. The paper is the Fly A Kite collection from October Afternoon.