Compare the card now after I have embelished it compared to the original card I entered in the NSD challenge.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Embellished Card
Compare the card now after I have embelished it compared to the original card I entered in the NSD challenge.
My Super day of Crafting
Oh my gosh, get me away from this computer. I started the morning with some very productive internet searching to find a good deal on a Zutter Bind-it-All. After watching the Bug Junkie tutorial on Youtube last night on how to make a shape book, I knew I had to have one to give my books the finishing touch to bind them together. Well you know me I dont quite til I have searched and researched and found the most bang for my buck. Got a really good deal with an ebay seller, Flip Flops and Roses, just want I wanted and FREE SHIPPING. Also spent some time researching some of the other products she used. Some I have already and others after reading reviews, will think about. So by 10am I had indulged myself and was ready to start on my shape book.
I had may layout and went to work. Well of course you know me, have to do it wrong first. But her videos were so good and I went right to town. Even figured out a thing or two on my own. I think I could get hooked on these shape books. I have it about half way done. Took me a long time to decide on just what paper I wanted to use and how I wanted it layed out. I love the designing and the layouts and paper choices, and now that I know a little more about my Design Studio, I even like the doing.
I wish when I had started there had been a guide to tell me some of the basic things that make it easier. The first one would have been the cheat sheet that tells you were to find stuff. I am a very organizational type of person so I spent alot of time making spread sheets of each cartridge so that I could look at the sheet and see what it has and what page it is on. When I start I like to have all the info at hand for reference. It has all paid off and led up to my finding all the great tutorial on Youtube.
And along with all this great scrapping and shopping I have been texting back and forth with my oldest son and his wife who are riding a train to California to see their son who has just returned from 7 months in Afghanistan. So far they have been really enjoying the trip. Last I heard they had a 1 hr layover in Albaqurqe, know that isnt spelled right, New Mexico. They should arrive in Oceanside sometime tomorrow. I think he said they should get there about noon. Know they will have a great week out there with son and his wife and little boy.
Well I really think I am going to finish up and go watch some tv. Would rather stay right here but think I have had enough. Later, bye. Couldnt stand it, had to go see how to spell Albuquerque, right. Well guess I was a little off. Good night from Coleman and I.
I had may layout and went to work. Well of course you know me, have to do it wrong first. But her videos were so good and I went right to town. Even figured out a thing or two on my own. I think I could get hooked on these shape books. I have it about half way done. Took me a long time to decide on just what paper I wanted to use and how I wanted it layed out. I love the designing and the layouts and paper choices, and now that I know a little more about my Design Studio, I even like the doing.
I wish when I had started there had been a guide to tell me some of the basic things that make it easier. The first one would have been the cheat sheet that tells you were to find stuff. I am a very organizational type of person so I spent alot of time making spread sheets of each cartridge so that I could look at the sheet and see what it has and what page it is on. When I start I like to have all the info at hand for reference. It has all paid off and led up to my finding all the great tutorial on Youtube.
And along with all this great scrapping and shopping I have been texting back and forth with my oldest son and his wife who are riding a train to California to see their son who has just returned from 7 months in Afghanistan. So far they have been really enjoying the trip. Last I heard they had a 1 hr layover in Albaqurqe, know that isnt spelled right, New Mexico. They should arrive in Oceanside sometime tomorrow. I think he said they should get there about noon. Know they will have a great week out there with son and his wife and little boy.
Well I really think I am going to finish up and go watch some tv. Would rather stay right here but think I have had enough. Later, bye. Couldnt stand it, had to go see how to spell Albuquerque, right. Well guess I was a little off. Good night from Coleman and I.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Rainy Friday
It is one of those dreary rainy kind of days but do have to admit, it was kind of neat sitting and watching it rain early this morning. It was just a nice gentle spring rain. Had my coffee and sat back to enjoy and then realized I didnt go to town yesterday and refill my prescriptions. Oh well , so much for lazy rainy morning at home.
But the good side was I met Michael at the Frontier and we had breakfast together before they leave for California this evening. Know they will have a great time.
But now I am back home and sure like my efforts from yesterday, rearranging stuff. Cant wait to dig in and use it. But alas this is Friday and that means back to the Frontier this afternoon for our weekly Broc soup. They make the best. But I will play this evening, or tomorrow, it is here just waiting for me. Sometimes I think I like the organization of stuff almost as much as the using it. Oh well guess I could have worse faults, well maybe not, it ranks right up there with my bed making compulsion.
So for now, I am watching my soap operas and waiting to go for soup. Catch you all later, bye.
But the good side was I met Michael at the Frontier and we had breakfast together before they leave for California this evening. Know they will have a great time.
But now I am back home and sure like my efforts from yesterday, rearranging stuff. Cant wait to dig in and use it. But alas this is Friday and that means back to the Frontier this afternoon for our weekly Broc soup. They make the best. But I will play this evening, or tomorrow, it is here just waiting for me. Sometimes I think I like the organization of stuff almost as much as the using it. Oh well guess I could have worse faults, well maybe not, it ranks right up there with my bed making compulsion.
So for now, I am watching my soap operas and waiting to go for soup. Catch you all later, bye.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Skys are getting dark
Well it is Thursday afternoon and the sky is getting darker. I think the rain they have been talking about my get here tonight. But let it rain. All the better excuse to sit and play with my Cricut and see what I can learn now on it and what I can create. Do have a cute idea for a christmas card am going to work on for an example so I dont forget how I think it should go.
I spent the day today rearranging my shelves with my craft supplies. Well I spent the afternoon doing that. I live in a small one bedroom apartment and do my crafting in the kitchen where my computer is. But all my craft supplies were stored in my bedroom. This afternoon, I did some creative moving of shelves and got my craft stuff a little closer. They are in the hallway by the kitchen. This will work. Now if I could just get my paper stash out of the bedroom, but then I would never get up out of this chair. This morning I made the mistake of checking out a great 2 day sale at Joanns and found some great deals. And then I needed to get some more refills for my OMC glue glider and found a great deal. The scrounger I am wasnt happy til I got some free shipping and some good deals. Pays to have plenty of time on your hands.
Well I just wanted to drop in and tell you what I had been up to today. When I get some more cards to show I will post them. Everyone have a good evening, think I will see what I can find for supper and then see what kind of trouble I can get into on here. Later, see ya.
I spent the day today rearranging my shelves with my craft supplies. Well I spent the afternoon doing that. I live in a small one bedroom apartment and do my crafting in the kitchen where my computer is. But all my craft supplies were stored in my bedroom. This afternoon, I did some creative moving of shelves and got my craft stuff a little closer. They are in the hallway by the kitchen. This will work. Now if I could just get my paper stash out of the bedroom, but then I would never get up out of this chair. This morning I made the mistake of checking out a great 2 day sale at Joanns and found some great deals. And then I needed to get some more refills for my OMC glue glider and found a great deal. The scrounger I am wasnt happy til I got some free shipping and some good deals. Pays to have plenty of time on your hands.
Well I just wanted to drop in and tell you what I had been up to today. When I get some more cards to show I will post them. Everyone have a good evening, think I will see what I can find for supper and then see what kind of trouble I can get into on here. Later, see ya.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Welded folded shape card
This is the folded cupcake card I made using my Design Studio. I used the weld feature to make the attatched mirror images. Then I also figured out how to do the emblishments for it on the same page. Then I figured out how to position the different papers for the different elements on the mat using the least amount of paper. I had it all laid out and only had to load and cut one time. By golly Ollie, I think I figured it out. Sure glad, really felt guilt for all the money I had spent upgrading my computer to be able to install the Design Studio, plus the price of the program. Never let it be said I give up, will keep trying til I get it or know the reason why.
If my shoulders werent so tired from hunching over this computer trying to get this figured out, I would pat myself on the back. But dont think I can reach it right now. Time for a break, althought I would love to stay here and just keep creating. I think I have CREATED A MONSTER. See ya, love ya all.
What a Wonderful Morning
What a great day this is today. I have been trying to use my Cricut design studio to weld a card. Absolutely no luck. I was so excited about getting this program and so disappointed with it. It is a great idea but there is just no info about using it. However I looked on youtube and found a wealth of info by devoted crafters willing to share their knowlege. I found a wonderful crafter called the Bug Junkie who had a video that covered exactly what I wanted to know. I will post a pic of my efforts when I get it done.
The only problem with all the video tutorial, I could spend all day sitting at this computer. Oh my what a shame, not. I love it here and what I can learn. Thanks to all you great crafters out there. See ya later.
The only problem with all the video tutorial, I could spend all day sitting at this computer. Oh my what a shame, not. I love it here and what I can learn. Thanks to all you great crafters out there. See ya later.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
New Button
Found a new button on the tool bar to check out. You know me, I am as curious as Coleman, the cat, when it comes to pushing a new button. Going to publish this and see if it did what I think it will do. Hope to see this on my blog.
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