It is June already and I have not been as vigorous in my posts as I've needed to be, but in my defense please let me explain why! I was working on getting my Master's degree and started a new teaching intervention position in a local school. That didn't leave much time to play around with my crafts sadly because when all of that was done, I was trying to spend as much time with my children as possible.
Now however, it is the summer time ;). And teacher's don't really work in the summer; sort of. So these are my blogging plans, and I hope I stick with those plans!
1) My blog is not going to only feature crafts and tutorials, but I am going to add how you can integrate your crafting in with other areas of your life! I'm going to feature some books that I find in my shopping journeys, food for the family (because hey, food is a craft after all), and I'm going to integrate curriculum and education with crafting. I'm hoping this last part will help inspire teachers, but I for those teachers, I wanted to shout out that I will be adding things to my blog that I had to maintain as part of my Master's curriculum. You can find that blog HERE.
2) I'm going to ramp it up a bit! I'll be adding lots of photos, maybe some videos, lots of links to cool things, and please feel free to leave comments and let me know what you want to see!
It is SUMMER and I have plenty of time to explore crafts, foods, and cool educational pieces for my upcoming school year! So let's enjoy ;)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
March Incentives with CTMH
Hey everyone. I just wanted to give you a cute little video involving the March incentive. There are incentives for individuals and for new consultants!
For the individual:
The cute as can be stamp of the month!
Purchase alone for $17.95 or if you purchase $50.00 or more, you can get the set for ONLY $5.00.
For the New Consultant:
The Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge FREE!!!
Check out this video to learn more! To order online visit my website or just give me a call and I will help you out!
For the individual:
The cute as can be stamp of the month!
Purchase alone for $17.95 or if you purchase $50.00 or more, you can get the set for ONLY $5.00.
For the New Consultant:
The Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge FREE!!!
Check out this video to learn more! To order online visit my website or just give me a call and I will help you out!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Fabulous February Deal!
This February CTMH is offering a Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Studio J 5 packs. Buy the first 5 pack at the regular retail price of $55 plus tax and get the 2nd one FREE. This is an amazing deal! Here is what the 5 pack includes:
5 - 2 page layouts
5 Memory Page protectors
FREE shipping!
Everything you need is included in your 5 pack and it is a GREAT way to try out Studio J if you haven't before and if you have, its a great way to continue your journey and give the gift to a friend or family member.
I tried Studio J for the first time not too long ago thinking I'd just like to have some samples to show customers what they finished product looked like, and I was so impressed that I'm HOOKED!
Here is what I made:
I think what I like best was that if I really wanted I could add 3 dimensional items to make them 3-D, but I loved these so much I didn't change a thing.
If you are interested, please visit my website Craftastic Scrapping and order today! Remember this is only available in February!
5 - 2 page layouts
5 Memory Page protectors
FREE shipping!
Everything you need is included in your 5 pack and it is a GREAT way to try out Studio J if you haven't before and if you have, its a great way to continue your journey and give the gift to a friend or family member.
I tried Studio J for the first time not too long ago thinking I'd just like to have some samples to show customers what they finished product looked like, and I was so impressed that I'm HOOKED!
Here is what I made:
I think what I like best was that if I really wanted I could add 3 dimensional items to make them 3-D, but I loved these so much I didn't change a thing.
If you are interested, please visit my website Craftastic Scrapping and order today! Remember this is only available in February!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Story Time Cubes
Here is the post as promised showing what I did with one set of my collage blocks from the Rock The Block promotion that CTMH is having right now.
I made Story Time Cubes: Here is what they are!
Story cubes are a cute game or educational tool for the classroom or family. You choose a minimum of 3 dice (you can choose all of them). Using the pictures that show after the dice have been rolled, make up a story that incorporates all of the pictures on the dice. You can do verbal story telling, written stories, you can even have the next player roll and they have to add on to the existing story with what they've rolled. A GREAT GAME with 10 million combinations!
Materials:
1 Set of Collage Blocks
Patterned Papers (I used some of my retired CTMH paper to do this: Olivia, Paper Garden, Perfect Day, and Grace)
Ink (Hey you can't stamp without inks! I used Cocoa Ink, Desert Sand, Sorbet, and Twilight... CTMH ink of course!)
Stamps (There are too many sets to list here, but the object was to find all kinds of different images from my sets so that I could cover all sides of the blocks (that's 54 sets of images))
Modge Podge
Foam Brush
Liquid Glass
Sponge Daubers
Stickers
Round Sponge
Ruler
Here is what I did:
1) I measured the block sizes and I cut base pieces to cover the blocks in various patterns from my paper. (2" cuts were perfect!)
2) I used Modge Podge to fix these to the blocks. I DID NOT paint the top of the paper with the Modge Podge, I just painted the block and affixed the paper. (Make sure you leave time for them all to dry and don't place them too close together... you may get them stuck if you used to much Modge Podge!)
3) Once everything dried, I used the sponge daubers to give a little color to all the edges. Just pick the ink you want to use, and daub away!
4) Once that was done it was time to cut the pieces that I was going to stamp on. I used a creme colored card stock and cut them at 2" also.
5) After all the cutting was done, I selected my stamps and went to town stamping! You have to do 54 DIFFERENT stamps for this game... so get your stash ready!
6) After stamping, I cut around them.
7) Next I used the the round sponge to color the edges. I made sure I colored the edges of each one to match the pattern paper I was going to adhere the stamped image too.
8) To adhere, I used liquid glass this time. LOVE THIS STUFF!
9) Now its time to work on the base! I simply used the ruler to measure the outside sides of the bottom base and the inside of the base. Then I cut patterned paper for the outside and creme for the inside. (This is where the rules for your game are going to go)
10) I used stickers I had from a retired level one paper packet and markers to write up my rules.
11) I adhered everything using liquid glass again. (Ha Ha... look at the twix wrapper.. wonder how that got there!)
12) And voila! You have a great game for classroom or family time!
* I haven't done this yet with mine, but you will want to put a top sealing coat on all of your blocks and the base piece. That way when the dice are rolled often you don't lose the quality of your work! I'm flirting with spraying a clear gloss coat on and then using a shellac type covering.
I think my next project will actually be a picture collage! What are you making?!
I made Story Time Cubes: Here is what they are!
Story cubes are a cute game or educational tool for the classroom or family. You choose a minimum of 3 dice (you can choose all of them). Using the pictures that show after the dice have been rolled, make up a story that incorporates all of the pictures on the dice. You can do verbal story telling, written stories, you can even have the next player roll and they have to add on to the existing story with what they've rolled. A GREAT GAME with 10 million combinations!
Materials:
1 Set of Collage Blocks
Patterned Papers (I used some of my retired CTMH paper to do this: Olivia, Paper Garden, Perfect Day, and Grace)
Ink (Hey you can't stamp without inks! I used Cocoa Ink, Desert Sand, Sorbet, and Twilight... CTMH ink of course!)
Stamps (There are too many sets to list here, but the object was to find all kinds of different images from my sets so that I could cover all sides of the blocks (that's 54 sets of images))
Modge Podge
Foam Brush
Liquid Glass
Sponge Daubers
Stickers
Round Sponge
Ruler
Here is what I did:
1) I measured the block sizes and I cut base pieces to cover the blocks in various patterns from my paper. (2" cuts were perfect!)
2) I used Modge Podge to fix these to the blocks. I DID NOT paint the top of the paper with the Modge Podge, I just painted the block and affixed the paper. (Make sure you leave time for them all to dry and don't place them too close together... you may get them stuck if you used to much Modge Podge!)
3) Once everything dried, I used the sponge daubers to give a little color to all the edges. Just pick the ink you want to use, and daub away!
4) Once that was done it was time to cut the pieces that I was going to stamp on. I used a creme colored card stock and cut them at 2" also.
5) After all the cutting was done, I selected my stamps and went to town stamping! You have to do 54 DIFFERENT stamps for this game... so get your stash ready!
6) After stamping, I cut around them.
7) Next I used the the round sponge to color the edges. I made sure I colored the edges of each one to match the pattern paper I was going to adhere the stamped image too.
8) To adhere, I used liquid glass this time. LOVE THIS STUFF!
9) Now its time to work on the base! I simply used the ruler to measure the outside sides of the bottom base and the inside of the base. Then I cut patterned paper for the outside and creme for the inside. (This is where the rules for your game are going to go)
10) I used stickers I had from a retired level one paper packet and markers to write up my rules.
11) I adhered everything using liquid glass again. (Ha Ha... look at the twix wrapper.. wonder how that got there!)
12) And voila! You have a great game for classroom or family time!
* I haven't done this yet with mine, but you will want to put a top sealing coat on all of your blocks and the base piece. That way when the dice are rolled often you don't lose the quality of your work! I'm flirting with spraying a clear gloss coat on and then using a shellac type covering.
I think my next project will actually be a picture collage! What are you making?!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Rock the Block Promotion!
In my last post I went over a little bit about the Rock the Block Promotion from CTMH. Here you'll find the official CTMH video. Look for an upcoming post where I show you how to turn the collage blocks into a fun game for family, teachers, or home school parents!
I have a few of these on hand now and I have so many different ideas for using them that I will probably use them ALL!
Have fun!
I have a few of these on hand now and I have so many different ideas for using them that I will probably use them ALL!
Have fun!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
New Close To My Heart!
I had to give a little post as I haven't in awhile and share with you the new goodies CTMH is offering. FIRST:
Until January 31st you can get 2 new products from the NEW spring/summer catalog for only $15 with a qualifying purchase: Those 2 products are the Block Collage set valued at $14.95 and a NEW size E stamp set valued at $29.95 Purchasing is easy, just visit my website HERE.
The next thing I have to tell you is this:
I've already got my Spring/Summer catalogs in! I'll post a sneak peak here and there just for you of some of my favorite must have items!
I apologize for the poor picture quality, but if you want to see the new catalog give me a call! I have only 10 available!
Contact me today to schedule your gathering, or to inquire about club/workshop events!
Have a great day and happy Crafting!
Until January 31st you can get 2 new products from the NEW spring/summer catalog for only $15 with a qualifying purchase: Those 2 products are the Block Collage set valued at $14.95 and a NEW size E stamp set valued at $29.95 Purchasing is easy, just visit my website HERE.
The next thing I have to tell you is this:
I've already got my Spring/Summer catalogs in! I'll post a sneak peak here and there just for you of some of my favorite must have items!
I apologize for the poor picture quality, but if you want to see the new catalog give me a call! I have only 10 available!
Contact me today to schedule your gathering, or to inquire about club/workshop events!
Have a great day and happy Crafting!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Glass Etching On Coasters
I got this great idea from a blog post I saw, and couldn't resist making my own. I wish I could give the nice lady the credit so, if you are out there... THANK YOU! Here is what I did:
* I went to Lowe's and purchased the glass tiles from the bathroom/kitchen tile section. I also bought the cork backing from Lowe's in the kitchen drawer lining section. I know.. there really isn't a "section", but it the aisle where that stuff is sold.
* Next, I selected a design from my Cricut cartridges and chose this tea set theme from my Heirloom cartridge. I LOVE this cartridge for so many reasons. I bought it for doing my family tree scrapbooking and have used it for everything I can think of.
* I bought the glass etching cream at Hobby Lobby, and the foam brushes I picked up on sale at Michael's when they were only 5 cents!
* After choosing my picture, I cut it on my cricut onto vinyl at 3"
* I then pulled the image off and flattened it out onto the glass tile.
* I covered the area around the picture partway and the details with the glass etching cream and I simply followed the directions on the bottle. I waited 5 minutes and rinsed it off with tap water.
* After all my tiles were done and dried, I cut out the cork backing the size I needed to completely cover the back of the tiles.
These make nice coasters, but also they would be cute as a hot pad I think. Just be careful to not scratch your glass. I am going to make some of these as Christmas gifts, and I REALLY like the cork backing versus cork circle feet or the velvet feet circles.
For those really suave home decorators though, imagine selecting glass tiles at intervals in your home and adding your own personal touch with the glass etching cream to make it truly unique. I chose a picture, but really the sky is the limit with monograms, phrases, or motifs.
Happy Crafting!
* I went to Lowe's and purchased the glass tiles from the bathroom/kitchen tile section. I also bought the cork backing from Lowe's in the kitchen drawer lining section. I know.. there really isn't a "section", but it the aisle where that stuff is sold.
* Next, I selected a design from my Cricut cartridges and chose this tea set theme from my Heirloom cartridge. I LOVE this cartridge for so many reasons. I bought it for doing my family tree scrapbooking and have used it for everything I can think of.
* I bought the glass etching cream at Hobby Lobby, and the foam brushes I picked up on sale at Michael's when they were only 5 cents!
* After choosing my picture, I cut it on my cricut onto vinyl at 3"
* I then pulled the image off and flattened it out onto the glass tile.
* I covered the area around the picture partway and the details with the glass etching cream and I simply followed the directions on the bottle. I waited 5 minutes and rinsed it off with tap water.
* After all my tiles were done and dried, I cut out the cork backing the size I needed to completely cover the back of the tiles.
These make nice coasters, but also they would be cute as a hot pad I think. Just be careful to not scratch your glass. I am going to make some of these as Christmas gifts, and I REALLY like the cork backing versus cork circle feet or the velvet feet circles.
For those really suave home decorators though, imagine selecting glass tiles at intervals in your home and adding your own personal touch with the glass etching cream to make it truly unique. I chose a picture, but really the sky is the limit with monograms, phrases, or motifs.
Happy Crafting!
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