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Watercolor Wishes Card Kit Review

Stampin’ Up – Watercolor Wishes Card Kit – Review and Giveaway

As regular readers will know I love a good craft project. The other thing that I love is to spend the time making a card and sending it to a loved one to let them know I am thinking of them.

A couple of years ago I married into a large family that happens to live locally. What this means is that there is a constant need and desire to know everybody’s names, spouse names and most importantly, which child belongs to which cousin. I am going to be honest and say that this was almost a struggle to learn in the beginning and many times I verified the familial connection with my husband.

Since the family is so large, there is always a birthday, anniversary or other note-worthy event which necessitates many cards being sent throughout the year. When I was looking through the latest Stampin’ Up catalog, and I came across the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit.

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Imaginating: Bubbles Cross Stitch Kit Review

Imaginating: Bubbles Cross Stitch Kit Review and Giveaway

I am a craft connoisseur, which means I love all kinds of crafts. One of the first crafts that I discovered was cross stitching. I remember the day clearly – When I was in the latter (way latter) part of my teens I remember I was waiting for my boyfriend of the time, and decided that I would get to know her better. As I a walked in I saw her working on this intricate dream catcher image that would eventually be framed and on a wall.

As it turns out she was working on a piece called Dreamcatcher, and it was one of the most gorgeous things I had seen. I was amazed that with the combination of symbols, the proper color and a counting ability the gird on paper would become what I was seeing. I decided to take a moment and watch her – I was hooked.

When I was walking around the Craft &Hobby Show I came across a company called Imaginating. Imaginating carries patterns for cross stitching, embroidery, furnishing items, hand applique, pattern darning, quilting and wearable. Imaginating was generous enough to send me the kit called Bubbles in cross stitch for review.

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Paper Pumpkin June 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – June 2016 Review and Giveaway

Since I am a summer baby I have always viewed the summer as an exciting time. The summer months use to mean vacation, lazy days and my birthday. I am not going to lie, my favorite part of my birthday is the cards and the decorations. Ever since I was young I have loved banners. With each banner, it is almost a proclamation of the event you are attending. The banners can announce names, and even the reason for the event.

Since I will turning a tad over 40 this year, I need to have a banner announcing it. As luck will have it, the June 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Banner Surprise” is a banner and card making kit in one!

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Paper Pumpkin May 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – May 2016 Review and Giveaway

June has always been a special month to me for 2 reasons. The first being it was traditionally when my summer would begin and my birthday is approaching (July). The second reason is that it is the month in which I get to celebrate my father.

I am appreciative of my father for many reasons, least of which is that from 5 years old he raised me. I learned to drive from my father, I celebrate my accomplishments and my biggest heart-breaks. Jason and I appreciate my father, and we try to show our appreciation each day.

My entire life I have made cards and plaques for Father’s Day. This year this task has been made much easier due to receiving the May 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Many Manly Occasions”.

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To the Loom: Ocean Inspired Blanket – Update #2

Ocean Inspired Blanket: Update 2

I wanted to give you all an update on my Ocean Inspired Blanket!

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This week my goal was to create the panels and figure out the color combinations.

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To the Loom: Ocean Inspired Blanket – Update #1

Ocean Inspired Blanket: Update 1

I began working on this last night and was able to complete 2 squares. I wanted to share this gorgeous color combination!

I am LOVING these colors so far, and already I am reminded of the ocean!

Until the next update … Jennifer

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To the Loom: Ocean Inspired Blanket

Ocean Inspired Blanket

Recently I received the Martha Stewart Loom Kit to review. At the time I was not sure what I wanted to create but then inspiration struck – I would loom a blanket! I decided that it would be ocean and wave inspired since I live close to the coast.

I headed over to my local Walmart and looked at all the available yarn colors and as I was standing there I saw a pretty blue/turquoise variegated yarn. From there I chose colors within that same family as well as 1 contrasting color.

Here is my supply list: Martha Stewart Loom Kit, Red Heart Super Saver Accent in Pool, Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Delft Blue, Turqua, Macaw, Royal and Grey Heather.

My plan is to use 2 colors of yard, using the square-shaped frame, with each side containing 24 pegs (total of 96 pegs around), and looming the two together.

I can already see it will be important to make sure my yarn does not get twisted and remains as flat as possible. Also, I know from my practice runs that as it gets closer to the end of the second yarn, the tighter the weave becomes.
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So with those things in mind my goal is to make this blanket large enough that both Jason and I can use it while movie watching or use it as a blanket on chilly nights.

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Enjoy the Little Things by Stampin’ Up Review

Stampin’ Up – Enjoy the Little Things – Review and Giveaway

There have been few things that I like as much as a craft kit. I love the idea that in one package I can receive everything I need to complete a project.

The best kits, in my opinion, give a good set of instructions, are not overly complicated, include all material needed to complete the project per the instructions. A good kit can make you forget your day and get you lost in your project. I find a project that has everything I need allows me to enjoy myself and not make me wonder if I am missing a important element.

While I was reviewing the latest Stampin’ Up catalog, and I came across the Enjoy the Little Things Project Kit. The thing I loved about this kit was the positive messages that each project conveys.

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Need a box? Look in your freezer

Turn a Corn Dog Box into Functional Storage

Anybody who knows me knows I am constantly looking for ways to turn trash to treasure. I have a TON of craft supplies and really not a lot of space in which to store it in, so since space is a commodity I am always looking for creative uses of the space that is available.

We love corn dogs around here, and the cardboard boxes they come in are actually a good quality of cardboard! I have a ton of stamps and they needed a home. I have been saving these corn dog boxes and using them in my store-room and then it came to me: RECOVER THEM!!!!
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The box is a colorful so I knew I needed either dark paper or thick paper so I would not have any color bleed through.

I chose a green butterfly wrapping paper (from Current – LOVE THEIR PAPER!!)
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I began wrapping it, using two separate pieces of enough paper to wrap a box (the paper, if not on a roll, will come in this size by default). I cut about 5-6 inches off the long side and began wrapping. I folded the edges over the box and taped the entire length of the interior of the box.

When I was done, this was what I ended up with, and it took me about 20 minutes to wrap the whole thing.

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Whisker Graphics Product Review

Whisker Graphics Review and Giveaway

As I have gotten older, I have found that it is far more satisfying to give a gift than receive one. The other issue that becomes apparent when you get older is that gift purchasing becomes much more difficult than it was before.

The main issue I have found is that it is hard to buy gifts for people when most people simply go out and buy what they want, instead of hoping that they might get it from a gift giving celebration. To combat this issue I lean towards the handmade end, or gift cards for gifts.

I am on a constant search to find, not only the perfect gift, but the perfect presentation. Back in January I attended the Craft and Hobby Mega Show in Anaheim I saw many options for gift presentation. One of the companies that got my attention was Whisker Graphics and they were kind enough to send me an assortment of products for review.

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