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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Free SVG Files!

Have you been to the Dreaming Tree website yet? If not, get over there fast! They have several totally free svg files to download. And right now, they will give you a gift card worth $2.99 to their website, just for making one of the free SVG files! How crazy is that?!?! But that's not all....if they get to 15,000 facebook likes before the promo ends, they will have a cutting machine give away. To enter, you just have to make the free file and enter to receive the gift card! So, here is the link to get the free file (Click here). And here is the link to enter once you make the Clover Treat basket (Click here). Be sure to go to their facebook page and give them a like! The sooner they get to 15,000, the closer we'll all be to winning !

Friday, February 12, 2016

It's Been A While

Someone may be wondering where I disappeared to, so I thought I would take a minute and update by blog. In September, a new grandson was born. Then in October, and new granddaughter was born. I watch the grandson and his sister (who turns three in a few days) Monday through Friday and I watch the new granddaughter about 2 Saturdays each month. That doesn't leave much time or energy for crafting these days. I do manage to sneak in an item or two here and there. I did make a free file from Dreaming Tree for preschool teachers.

It was quick and very easy, but looks so nice! The papers are from my stash. I got them several years ago. Makingmemories Je t'adore. And foil paper I found by chance at the Dollar Tree. It's called Do It Yourself Projects Holographic and Foil Sheets by Jot. It came with 20 sheets of varying colors. I was shocked. It cut very nicely. The trim around the bottom was from Micheals. It's called Fabulous Finds Adhesive Trim. It's a really fun touch that looks so sparkly.

I hope to get a rhythm back for more crafting soon.

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, October 2, 2015

Facebook Give Away!

This fun Stingy Jack Lantern 3 from Dreaming Tree is my Halloween give away. Head over to my facebook page (click here) and leave a comment on the post to be eligible. Winner will be announced on October 15, 2015.

A Free SVG File You Don't Want to Miss!

Happy Friday!

I'm finally back in my craftroom with a free SVG file to share. If you haven't seen the new Dreaming Tree website, then I highly encourage you to check it out. Right now they have the cutest coffin SVG to download for FREE! Yes! FREE! (update there is also a free Santa Paperscape Box card and Stingy Jack Lantern for a limited time)

Free Dreaming Tree SVG File Spooky Coffin

Did I mention Free?

I was able to make this coffin with one sheet of 12x12 cardstock and some scraps. The base and lid were made from a Making Memories Toil & Trouble collection from 2010 that I have been hoarding. It's a lovely 2 sided cardstock I bought from an online craft company that has since gone out of business. The purple is scrap from some Halloween projects I made last year, and I always have black and yellow scraps! I did a little inking around the edges. This little guy is 3 1/2 inches tall and 2 inches wide at the biggest section. It will be fun to fill for the grandkids!

If you are new to the world of 3D paper creating and don't know where to go for fun files that don't break the bank, then this is one site that can fill the bill. Your friends and family will squeal with delight when they see what you can do with paper!

So head on over and check them out! Just click here!

Thursday, June 11, 2015

It's Been Awhile!

It has been awhile since I've posted. It's been awhile since I was in my craft studio. I'm really tardy in completing the prize for the 200 page likes give away, but I finally got all the 3D pieces put together.

Tea for You and Me by SVG Cuts

This is the first time I've made all the 3D projects in a single kit. It was really fun to pick a paperstack collection and work only from that stack for the decorated papers. I also kept a common theme on the solid color paper. I hope the winner will like the choices!

I'm hoping to get into my studio and craft some more. Since I didn't complete my 30 day challenge, so many events have kept me out of the craft room. Hopefully, this has passed and I can get back to more crafting. At least a few times a week!

Thanks for stopping by. I want to put the General Store from Country Market SVG kit together soon. Be sure to check in and see how I'm doing!

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Day 1 of the 30 Day Personal Challenge!

For my first day of the 30 day personal challenge I have completed the beer mug from the Feeling Lucky kit by SVG Cuts.

Feeling Lucky by SVG Cuts

This was suprisingly easy and very fast to put together! Another one for my favorites list!

To put this together I used AC Cardstock for the base and The Guy Stack by DCWV for the panels. I embossed the white panels with a Cricut Cuddlebug folder I've had for a long time. (I will be on the lookout for a more sudsy one though!) This is a great example of how versitile the kits are at SVG Cuts.

As I continue my challenge, I will use it as an opportunity to stockpile some gifts and cards that I will need in the very near future. I'm terrible about starting on projects at the very last minute, or not getting them started at all. I hope this challenge will help me do a better job of planning and executing!

While you're here, be sure to stop by my Facebook page and give it a like! When I get 200 page likes, I'll have a spring theme give away!

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to stop by often (or daily) and see what else I have going on in the craft studio!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Wonderful Gift From SVG Cuts!

If you have an electronic cutting machine, (i.e. a cricut, cameo, eclips, brother) then you need to click on the link below and get your absolutely free Santa's Sweets SVG kit from SVG Cuts. It's their way of wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Santa's Sweets Kit, Free for a limited time!

Even if you don't have a cutting machine yet, and plan to get one after the first or as a gift, this is the time to get this free gift to get you started! You'll fall in love!

Friday, November 7, 2014

10 Reasons Why I Love SVG Cuts!

Today I got a Facebook post from SVG Cuts alerting that there was a new free design available for download. It just reaffirmed why I love SVG Cuts and have since Easter of 2010.

This was a free file that they offered on 2-27-2010. It is also the day I discovered how wonderful they are! Below is what I made for a class of preschoolers for an Easter take home treat. I had just gotten my Cricut Expression in December, and hadn't really done any crafting like this before. SVG Cuts taught me a lot!

So today I thought I would share 10 reasons why I love SVG Cuts and only cut their kits. Here goes...

1. Free designs. They currently have 318 free designs to download.

2. Great kits! Every kit is carefully designed and tested to assure your crafting experience will be fun and rewarding.

3. Tutorials. All 3D projects have a video tutorial to help you assemble your project. Mary also includes crafty tips and highlights tools to help make crafting more fun and special. Because of her recommendations, I have gone out and purchased several crafty tools!

4. Product reviews. Leo has tested and reviewed all the new cutting machines that can cut SVG files whenever they come to market. His reviews are thorough and unbiased.

5. Customer service. They set the bar high, and deliver the best customer service in the business.

6. Personal interaction with customers. If you have a question, you're going to get an answer from Leo. If you have an issue, you're going to get support from Leo. And if you're lucky, you might just get a "because I wanted to talk to you" phone call from Leo. Not to mention the constant interaction Mary and Leo have with fans on Facebook.

7. Give aways. Lots and lots of chances to win something. Kits,cutting machines, gift cards, crafting tools, paper kits...the list goes on. I'm sure a big Christmas give away is about to be announced.

8. Affiliate program. If you have a website or blog, you can sign up for the affiliate program and earn a commission from every sale your site generates.

9. How to videos. Leo doesn't have to, but he makes videos to show us how to use different features in the Sure Cuts a Lot program/ecal. He has also made videos to show how to download kits to the software for the new Cricut and for Silhouette. These are wonderful value add items that don't generate revenue for them directly, but does have a positive impact on their business in the long run. It's a win/win!

10. Community. They have brought together a wonderful crafty community that can share ideas, and projects. We support one another. We cheer each other on. We cry with each other. We laugh with each other. They have given us a place to make friends with people all over the world, who share our passion for creating. A place to belong.

If you haven't gone to the SVG Cuts website or Facebook page, then I encourage you to look them up and browse their pages for a bit. I think you too will find your own 10 reason to love SVG Cuts!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

November Give Away on My Facebook Page

For November, the give away will be winners choice. There are still fans that prefer to keep the autumn theme going. I will have the drawing on November 15. Be sure to check out my Facebook page. If you like the post for the give away, you'll get one chance. If you send a friend my way, you'll get 5 more chances. They need to say you sent them, and like my page for you to get the additional chances. If we get to 100 page likes by November 15, I'll make the North Pole Express for the milestone give away. So, visit my page (click here for the link). Be sure to like it. Share my page with your friends. Be sure they know to like my page, and leave a comment that you sent them. Then you'll get even more chances to win! You might even win the North Pole Express!

Thanks for stopping by!

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