I'm hosting my first USTREAM class tomorrow night at 6pm Eastern time.
I did the tutorial for my top hat pin cushion and wasn't happy with it, so I didn't upload it.
I decided to try out USTREAM and see how it would be to do it live so that folks can ask questions in real time and maybe get a better understanding of the process.
I will be starting from the making of the pattern and going all the way to embellishment.
I hope you can join me.
I will be adding the video from the class after it is finished in case anyone can't make it.
I thought I'd also share with you the techniques that I used to create my entry.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Well, It's official. I LOVE Graphic 45 paper lines. The project that I'm sharing is an entry for Itrippledogdareu's TP roll challenge on YouTube. I had so much fun doing this. The paper used is G45's Olde curiosity shoppe which from what I understand is discontinued now. It's a shame because it is a beautiful paper pack. Unfortunately I can't get it in my area and have always been reluctant to order paper online because I have this thing where I have to see and touch the paper in person before I buy it. I know, I know, but I can't help it. Maybe it's a sensory thing. Who knows. Do any of you have that problem?
If you watched my videos on the Tiny Chat swap that I participated in, you will know that I got mine (the 12x12 and the 8x8) from Eileen who is thelittlecraftershow on YouTube. Thanks again Eileen!
Well I guess I've rambled enough, so without further rambling here is the project...
I decide to do a couple of projects for two of my children's teachers to give a little back for all their support and help in preparing my children for a successful future. I was altering a couple of cigar boxes (which I will share when I have them complete) and was about to remove the adhesive backed stickers the way I learned to do it from my grandma. I thought, "Why not share so that others will learn a time saving technique." I paused in my task to make this little video to share with you. Hope this helps someone who might have had a little sticker trouble in the past, whether it be on a craft project, something around the house, or even removing a pesky label from a gift that they are giving.
I have to point out that in my example I was removing a sticker from wood and was able to use my heat tool (It just happened to be handy.) You can use a hair drier to do the same thing, it just may take a little longer. I would not recommend using a heat tool on any kind of plastic and when using a hair drier don't keep it on one area too long because it can warp or potentially melt the item or packaging.
I ran across an old post of mine on myspace (which I don't use anymore, lol). It is something that my great grandmother (Nanni) had written in a card to me when I was a child. I thought I'd share it with you.
Enjoy...
Learn to laugh; a laugh is better than medicine. Learn to mind your own business; few men can handle their own very well. Learn to tell a story; a well-told story is like a sunbeam in a sickroom. Learn to say kind things; nobody ever resents them. Learn to stop grumbling; if you can't see any good int the world, keep the bad to yourself. Learn to love other people; in this you open yourself up to be loved. Learn to place yourself in the other person's position before condemning; it might change your whole outlook. Learn the great lessons of the bible; no greater lessons can be learned. (The bible is a treasure trove of lessons that can be applied to everyday life (Even if you aren't a religious person). Read and learn from them. I doubt you'll regret it.)
Okay... lol. Yes I am sharing my amazingly messy crafting area/desk.
I have a very small area to fit all my crafty goodness and unfortunately it seems to be spilling over into the floor and into other rooms of the house. At the moment I have my big shot and my paper cutter on my kitchen table because I have no room on my desk to use them. I wish I could figure out a better way to organize it. If anyone has any tips or tricks to share with me I would really appreciate it.
I do tidy up my desktop (usually before doing a video or starting a new project) but it just ends up back like this. I think a lot of it is due to having so many unfinished projects (because I don't usually sit down and do one start to finish) and all the tiny little things that don't have a designated home. I don't have any extra money to go out and buy storage solutions so I am forced to make my own. I've reached a brain block as to how to go about doing this. I've saved mason jars to put things in but am not sure what I should put in them. I even saved some of the nice clear plastic containers that my daughter's favorite candy comes in.
I would really like to get this cleaned up and organized because I believe it may be a cure for my recent bout of "crafter's block" and I've heard that a clean area can promote calm. (If you're like me you need all the calm you can get.)
I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by and watch my video and read my ramblings.
Have a wonderful day!
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