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  • eCraft Cutting Machine and Project Runway
    Posted by christy Jul29
    Are you all excited for the new season of Project Runway?  I'm a big fan of that show and thought it was really cool to see Suede from Season 5 at the show helping to promote the eCraft cutting machine. I first reported on the eCraft last summer after CHA.  It was their first showing back then and the machine looked a lot different!  What I love about Craftwell is they took advice!  The new machine has so many of the features that consumers wanted.  This one will be a true contender in... more »
  • Craft Challenge has a New Look
    Posted by christy Jul26
    The craft challenge got a new look over the summer and we're ready to get started again!  I think  you'll like what is coming.  You can now purchase your craft challenge packet for August from my shop. I'll be at the Craft & Hobby Trade show all week bringing you reports from the floor on my Facebook page.  If you want to see the latest new releases, head over there and "like" me!   I'll have more in-depth blog posts coming this week as well.  I'll have one of the first looks at the... more »
  • Tilt Shift Photography
    Posted by christy Jul22
    I've spent a lot of time watching tilt shift photography videos online over the past several months and never realized there was an easy way for those of us without a tilt shift lens or mad photoshopping skills to make some great pictures.  Then I started noticing some photos on Flickr that were made using Tiltshiftmaker.com.  I checked it out!  I made some photos. The little house in the middle of the street was already adorable. Now, with everything look miniature, I just want to put tha... more »
  • Le Rouet Knitting/Needlework Shop in Geneva
    Posted by christy Jul21
    On my first full day in Geneva, I took a tram down to a neighborhood known for being a haven for artists, craftspeople, and the like.  My kind of neighborhood, you know?  It is called Carouge and I will admit...it was kind of overrated. Sure, there was that kind of vibe and plenty of shops that fit the bill.  Maybe I was expecting too much?  One shop where I spent a considerable amount of time was the local knitting/needlework shop. I couldn't bring myself to pay Swiss prices for yarn.... more »
  • The Six Be’s in Vinyl
    Posted by christy Jul20
    Several years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley (of the LDS Church), gave a talk where he outlined what are now known as "The Six Be's".  He later added a few more but I decided to use the original six for this project. Using my Gypsy, I laid out all of the text (from the Simply Sweet font cartridge).  To make it big enough for my wall, divided the saying into two parts. The first bit of text goes until "Be humble".  I used brown vinyl, my Cricut, and a 12" X 24" cutting mat. This photo... more »
  • Vinyl Covered Mousepad
    Posted by christy Jul16
    I predominately work on a laptop.  It is all mine.  I'm really used to using my touchpad and haven't used a mouse for a couple of years.  This weekend, I'm having some strangers use my computer to help me do some usability testing for a client of Toolulu.  Having a mouse for them to use was kind of important.  I found a freebie mousepad I received from CHA and decided to personalize it! BEFORE: AFTER: THE PROCESS: 1. Measure your mousepad.  Mine was 7.5" X 7.75".  Using my Gyps... more »
  • Clever Jewelry Display
    Posted by christy Jul14
    I'm pretty sure this shop was on Burano.  It was one of the cutest shops I saw the whole time I was in Europe. Most of the jewelry was made incorporating felt beads and glass beads.  The colors were amazing and the designs had a modern whimsy that drew me in. What really got me excited, though, were the displays.  These were really clever and could easily be replicated.  It would make for a gorgeous vendor booth display. ... more »
  • Schlosser Designs Stamp Moving Sale
    Posted by christy Jul12
    My friend Erin designs stamps.  They are really cute.  You will want some.  Bonus?  They are all on sale!  Erin's moving and would like to send you some of her inventory so she doesn't have to pack it up!  Win/win situation, right? Enter the code, MOVE and you'll get 20% off.  You have until July 31st and it includes everything in her shop! I already own this set.  Erin gives you the option of purchasing her stamp sets packaged in a tin (cute and easy storage!) or you can get t... more »
  • Murano Glass Blowing
    Posted by christy Jul9
    I loved going to the island of Murano.  That whole day in Italy was amazing because we spent the whole day on Murano (glass paradise) and Burano (lace and charm).  Burano will get its own post eventually.  Today is all about the glass. Tangent: I'm LDS and in our temple at Winter Quarters they have some of the most beautiful bowls I've ever seen.  The picture below represents something similar.  But, I'll be honest...I've never been able to find anything similar.  And, I've been looking... more »
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