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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!

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!

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Day 7 of My Personal Challenge

First, let me start today's blog with a customer service story. Yesterday's project didn't turn out the way I had invisioned, and I want to make another cap, correctly. One of the problems I encoutered was the shape I wanted to cut didn't maintain the score lines when I broke it apart and copied it to a different page. This is something that is really easy to do, if you know what you're doing. Clearly, yesterday I did not. I had to hand score the tabs for the front panels. I don't enjoy scoring by hand. I knew that what I wanted to do could be done, I just didn't know how to go about it. So, I sent an email to SVG Cuts. They are the designers of the file I was using. Within 2 hours I had a response and a link to the video I needed. 2 hours! That's just the kind of service you can always expect from SVG Cuts.

Now on to todays challenge. It was a double challenge, because my granddaughter is sick, and that always limits any time I have for anything! This project is going to take two days. I spent this evening cutting it out and will put it together tomorrow. Here's a picture of my progress

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see what it is!

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Day 2 of 30 Day Challenge

It is day 2 and I do have another project to share. Today it's from the SVG Cuts Box Cards file.

To make this card I used one full sheet of white AC Cardstock and the the rest of the single colored paper was from scraps. The fun flower paper that is on the inside flaps is from First Edition Paper. The pad is called Spring Drop. It is full of bright happy cardstock! I used two different embossing folders for the outside panels.

Making this card was a double challenge for me. I don't really care for "fussy" projects that force me to make a lot of decisions about what papers to use. I buy the majority of my paper in 12x12 format, so when I have to cut an entire sheet for a small project, it causes me great grief. I thought I would branch out and buy some 6x6 pads for box cards, but the pads I got didn't fit this card. However, I did find this card to be delightful and fun. I'll make another box card before the month is over!

Still trying to get to 200 facebook likes for a spring theme give away. Will you help?

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check in again tomorrow!

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

30 day Personal Challenge starts April 1!

Tomorrow I will begin posting a new project each day of April. Now to be honest, I don't plan on doing a project on Easter Sunday because of a family dinner I'll be hosting, so I'll do an additional project in the few days before and post it on Easter! Be sure to check in often (or daily would be even better) to see what crafty goodness I'll be up to! I hope to dive into svg kits that I have only dreamed of completing up to now! Fingers crossed!

Be sure to check out my Facebook page. I'll do a give away when it hits 200 page likes!

Thursday, January 8, 2015

January Give Away is Live!

It's time to give something away! Go to my Facebook page for your chance to win a clutch purse like this one shown!

Winner will be selected from the eligible entries on January 22! You can't win if you don't enter!

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!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Crafting On A Budget-Dollar Tree Pre-Christmas Haul 11-4-2014

Hello Everyone.

I went to my local Dollar Tree today to stock up on essentials (face tissue, paper towels, baggies, bread). I always cruise the other isles, because you just never know. Today I made some fabulous finds, both for crafting and for gift giving! Here they are!

On the counter are, Skylanders fun tape, burlap ribbon, laser tap, some adorable compacts, a sweet Disney pen and pad set, and Christmas ribbon!

They were stocking some really nice looking pics and floral things too! I had to stop myself!

I love finding the compacts. They go inside the Luxury Handbags from SVG Cuts nicely for a little extra special something. These will be great for the younger gals.

I hunted at both Hobby Lobby and Michaels last week for Christmas ribbon for the Classic Christmas Advent Calendar from SVG Cuts. I was only able to find the 2" wide ribbon or the 3/8" wide. The ribbon I found at Dollar Tree was 5/8", which fits around the calendar better. The 3/8" ribbon works, but the thicker ribbon helps hide any little imperfections.

Not as many choices, but I'm not unhappy about the selection.

I'm also expecting a case of the plastic tumblers to personalize with some vinyl that I have been ignoring for a year! Can't wait! This is going to be a craf-tabulous Christmas for me!

Be sure to check out my Facebook page and "like" it. I have a monthly give away.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

It's Official! Fall is Here!

Today is the official first full day of Fall. It arrived at 9:29 p.m. last night, according to the Old Farmers Almanac.

In an effort to stay ahead of special days and holidays that I like to give gifts for, I made these baskets about 2 weeks ago. Last night I made the easiest pumpkin muffin recipe. I baked them in the really big muffin tin so each basket just got one. I put some paper shred in the bottom of each basket, stacked the muffin on top and added a book of stickers (that I keep on hand from the Dollar Tree). The boys took them to school today to give to their teachers. I realize that it's not a traditional gift giving day, but I enjoy making my paper crafts, and it's even more enjoyable to have an occasion for creating and giving!

The basket is from SVG Cuts Fall Harvest kit from two years ago. Most of the papers I used were single color AC card stock. This was a quick and easy project to complete. The baskets are roomy allowing for one big item or several small ones. I hope the teachers like them as much as I did making them. Now on to more Halloween crafts!

Be sure to visit my Facebook page for a chance for TWO giveaways!

Thanks for stopping by! Craft Happy!

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