The Craftin' Geek

{It's been awhile!}

2012-01-30T10:51:00.001-05:00

Hello Crafters!

I know it has been awhile since I have done any posting on here but life has been CRAZY! I have been having a sort of "Crafting Block"! I love to craft but I can't seem to get settled on any projects recently, although I am trying my hand a learning to sew. That is probably where I am focused the most but unfortunately, nothing is BLOG WORTHY at this point! I haven't forgotten my blog, just waiting until the inspiration hits!

Maybe we will have a good snowstorm that will force me into my craft room!

Until then...
Keep Craftin' and I will be back! I promise!

Janice
The Craftin' Geek

{Glass Etching Crazy!}

2011-11-22T14:02:00.001-05:00

I have finally put my fears away and tried GLASS ETCHING. I have seen so many awesome projects out there but I was just plain intimidated. Not anymore.

This year I am hosting a Holiday Cocktail Party for all my girlfriends and decided to make each one a special gift,

I went to my local Dollar Store and purchased Wine Glasses, went to my local craft store (used a coupon) and purchased Armour Etch then used my Cricut to make the template on contact paper. For the dots, I used the eraser side of a pencil (my hubby's idea) It took about 2 hours or so but it went faster as I did more of them.

TIP: Instead of using expensive transfer paper, use Glad Press & Seal So much cheaper and really easy to use

Below are the Wine Glasses I made, There are minor flaws but they turned out great.

What did I do next... Dollar Store Martini Glasses with dots all over them. They look very similar to a BIG DEPARTMENT STORE design that I have wanted,,, just a whole lot less expensive to do myself,

I am Addicted to Glass Etching... Try it... it was so much easier than I expected, Once the holiday is over I will try to post a video of the steps but in the meantime... I wonder what else I can etch...

Happy Craftin'

{Coffee Filter Flowers}

2011-11-03T12:16:00.000-04:00

My husband & I will be celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary next June (2012) and I have been experimenting with centerpiece ideas. Here is the flower I have decided on! Very cute, very easy!!

{Cork Decor}

2011-10-24T17:55:00.001-04:00

This was made with my collection of corks (yes, we drank every bottle but I have been collecting for several years)!
I used a plain canvas, some torn up scrapbook paper & a wash of brown paint. I cut the letter from my Cricut and hot glued the corks down. I think it came out pretty good!

Happy Craftin'

{New Mom's Scrapboard}

2011-10-21T12:02:00.001-04:00

Our family is currently in the middle of a population explosion and I wanted to make something to welcome my new little niece!

It's a Scrapboard! A place a busy mother can put all those special memories in one place until she is ready (or has time) to put them in their permanent book!

I used a cork board that was painted and fabric was hot glued over the cork area. I used coordinating ribbon for areas to tuck in memories.

I made little envelopes for the First Haircut & First Tooth with plastic bags to store inside along with a card to note the date. Next I added some additional cards for them to jot down special memories that they can add to a scrapbook at a later date.

I wish I has this when my son was he was younger... I now have to rely on my aging brain for all the memories!

If you try one, please put on on my facebook so I can check it out!

Happy Craftin'

{Trick or Treat} Treat!

2011-10-14T14:30:00.001-04:00

Here is an easy treat bag called "2-4-6-8" Bag!

8.5" X 5.5"
Score the 8.5" edge: 2", 4", 6" & 8"
turn page and score 5.5" edge 2"
Cut bottom flaps open and cut smallest rectangle off to create a side flap.
Watch video to see entire procedure!

Happy Craftin'!

{Trick or Treat bag}

2011-09-27T15:22:00.000-04:00

This is the first year my son will not be dressing up for Halloween so I decided to make him his own Treat bag!

I used a basic lunch bag, some scrap paper & Martha Stewart punches. I punched a window in the center of the bag using left over Cricut Cartridge packaging for the clear window so he can peek in and see his treats (I still need to fill!)

Very fast, very easy, very cute!

{GIRL TIME Treat boxes}

2011-09-27T14:31:00.000-04:00

I am going away with some friends in a couple of weeks and I made these for the group!

They will be filled with little goodies!

Don't you just love GIRL TIME!

{I Heart Candy! Halloween Treats}

2011-09-26T16:27:00.000-04:00

Inspired by the Martha Stewart Spider punch I made some treat boxes. I used Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge and my Gypsy to cut out the Crayon Box (W= 5.49 x H= 4.18 and was able to get SIX to a 12x12 page)

The size is large enough for a FUN SIZE Candy!

Happy Craftin'

I'm Back!

2011-09-21T14:57:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone!! I can't believe I have been away from this blog for so long. It wasn't a planned hiatus but my personal life is quite hectic during the summer and crafting does not seem to have it's place!

Now that I am back I am thinking of ways to rejuvenate my blog with new projects & videos planned. In the past I have focused mainly on card making but I think I may branch out into other "crafty" areas. In my personal crafting time I knit, make jewelry, decorate cakes and make home decor so you may see new and hopefully fun projects this year.

Be sure to come back often because you never know when I will give away some blog candy to my faithful readers!

Happy Craftin'
Janice

{Geek Pride Day}

2011-05-25T14:27:00.000-04:00

May 25th is Geek Pride Day... I had no idea there was such a day!! Here is more info if you happened to be interested!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek_Pride_Day

Geeks Unite!
Janice
The Craftin' GEEK!

{Fairy #2} Playing with Copics

2011-05-13T16:11:00.000-04:00

The Craftin' Geek {Another great Haul!}

2011-05-13T14:47:00.000-04:00

{Fairy} Playing with Copics

2011-05-09T16:48:00.002-04:00

{I don't like Glitter!}

2011-05-06T14:28:00.000-04:00

I know that is a funny title to a post but I just realized "I don't like Glitter". Now don't misunderstand me, I LOVE Glittery things, just not "crafting with Glitter". I don't think I like the messy part (which in itself is kinda funny if you saw the condition of my craft room as I type this). I don't like getting the glitter everywhere, I don't like the gooey, gloppy mess that is left on my fingers after the crafting... all I can say is THANK GOODNESS for STICKLES.

Ok, enough rambling, maybe I will package up some goodie bags of my stash of glitter... keep watch for an opportunity to win some in the next coming weeks!

Happy Craftin'
Janice

{Happy Father's Day}

2011-05-03T16:18:00.002-04:00

{Cricut Expression for Sale}

2011-05-03T08:32:00.003-04:00

I just purchased a Cricut Expression 2 and looking to sell my original Cricut Express for $100 plus Shipping. Anyone interested??

It is in great condition and I just packed it in the original box.

Send me an email at jcent424@msn.com if interested!

Happy Craftin'
Janice

{Mother's Day Card}

2011-05-02T10:50:00.002-04:00

{Color Selection & Birthday Card}

2011-04-28T10:44:00.002-04:00

{Laundry Room} Playing with Copic Markers

2011-04-26T10:01:00.003-04:00

{So Excited}

2011-04-26T04:24:00.000-04:00

Just placed my order for the

"Cricut Expression 2: Anniversary Edition".

Once it arrives the first card I will make for you will be exclusively from the images preloaded. SO EXCITED!

Until then...

Keep Craftin'

Janice

{We Did It!!} Blog Candy Winner!

2011-04-25T08:50:00.000-04:00

THANK YOU I now have 109 Followers (as of this post) and I could not have received a better Birthday Gift. So many people were pulling for me and I was very touched by the comments (All 49 of them)

You Guys (my followers) ROCK...

Now on to the Blog Candy Winner
I had a total of 49 comments (47 in the main post and 2 in a different post that I added the end) and the winner is.... Comment #22

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Oh, I've listed this on my sidebar also! Check it out: Here

YAY Terri.. Not only did she become a follower, she also posted on her blog

Terri, I will be contacting you shortly for your information.

Thank you to EVERYONE that participated! I am truly blessed to be part of the crafting community

Keep Craftin'
Janice

{Easter Card}

2011-04-19T17:08:00.000-04:00

Looking for the Giveaway Post? CLICK HERE!
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{Color Me Copic Club Challenge}

2011-04-18T11:14:00.005-04:00

{Tropical Paradise Card}

2011-04-12T11:27:00.003-04:00

Looking for the 100 Follower Giveaway?? Click here
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Friends our ours are going on this amazing trip and I wanted to make a card for them.

I used "Live's A Beach" Cricut Cartridge and cut the shells at 5". I think it came out nice!

{100 Followers before my Birthday} Giveaway!!

2011-04-11T08:55:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone!!

I am having a Giveaway once I hit 100 FOLLOWERS.
If I reach that goal by Sunday April 24th (my Birthday & Easter) I will giveaway a Surprise Grab Bag!

In order to have a chance you need to become a follower AND comment on this post.

So between now and April 24th, let everyone know!!

Have a Blog & want two chances??

Put a post on your blog
Leave me an additional comment letting me know you posted (mention your blog)

Thanks for stopping and HAPPY CRAFTIN'!!

~Janice

{Brand new look & Brand new Goal}

2011-04-08T04:14:00.002-04:00

Check me out... I have a brand new look on my blog!!
I have been meaning to update my look for awhile now and since it is Spring... now is as good a time as ever! Let me know if you like the changes.

Another new change are all my new followers... WELCOME!!

I am so excited to see so many new faces (ok, new names!) and have set a new blog goal. Once I hit 100 followers, I will have a giveaway so tell everyone you know!! The faster I hit the goal, the quicker I will give away some blog candy!

Challenge: If I hit 100 Followers by April 24th (My Birthday & Easter) I will giveaway some blog candy!

100 Followers by April 24th = Blog Candy!!

Have an awesome weekend and remember to tell everyone of my "100 Follower Goal"!!

{Janice}

The Craftin' Geek {Scrapbuck.com Haul}

2011-04-06T10:52:00.000-04:00

[April Fool's Day Blog Hop} - WINNER!!

2011-04-04T08:29:00.001-04:00

Thanks so much to everyone that participated and commented in the April Fool's Day Blog Hop! I hope everyone got a bit of inspiration because I know I did. All the projects were amazing!!

Now for the really fun stuff... the Blog Candy giveaway!! I went to Random.org and comment #39 WON!!

And the winner is...

Becky D. said...: Wow Janice - this is so amazing! It really does look like leather! I have never done anything with fun foam either - maybe I will have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing this cute project. I am a new follower :) CONGRATS Becky!! I will be contacting you for your info!

{Happy April Fool's Day} Blog Hop!

2011-04-01T00:01:00.025-04:00

Welcome to It's A Joy 2 Scrap's

"April Fool's Day Blog Hop"

I hope everyone is having a fantastic Friday! If you came here from Kim from http://www.me-makimsplace.blogspot.com/ you are in the right place. However, if you happened upon my blog, please head over to It's A Joy 2 Scrap's blog so you don't miss any of the fun.

For this hop, we were asked to create a project that “Tricks the Eye”

Here is my card that I made... can you tell what I used?? Leather maybe?? NO... It's FUN FOAM!! I decide to go outside the box and use something I have never used before. It was a blast to force myself to not use just paper!!

Here is my recipe:

Card base, 5" x 10", scored in half (for a 5" x 5" card)
Layering paper from K&Company (handmade specialty papers) cut at 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
Tan fun foam, embossed using the Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy embossing folder and a Spellbinders Oval die, distressed with Tim Holtz, Vintage Photo Distressing Ink
Images from Fiskars "Aged to Perfection" Stamp set.
Natural Twine

Next in line is Jillian from http://www.jillianbeancrafts.com/.

I want to thank April for having this AWESOME Blog hop and to thank you for participating here is some BLOG CANDY!!

I have a grab bag of goodies (below are just a few items, some surprises!) to give away but you need to become a follower and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! Thanks for coming by!!

If you get lost along the way, here is the line up of my fellow crafters:

ASHLEY

JANICE *THIS IS ME!

JILLIAN *Your next stop!

Don't forget! If you leave a comment on all the blogs by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. CST. You have a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

[April Fool's Day Blog Hop}

2011-03-25T10:02:00.000-04:00

I am so excited!! I am participating in my very first blog hop!!

April at http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com/ is having her first blog hop and I can't wait to give you the details!

Check it out here on April 1st!!

{Happy Easter}

2011-03-22T14:06:00.002-04:00

{Special Delivery}

2011-03-15T14:49:00.002-04:00

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The Craftin' Geek {Spring Joy}

2011-03-14T12:51:00.010-04:00

{Blog Hop - Spring Card}

2011-03-12T20:14:00.004-05:00

I decide to join in the fun over at Robyn, My Pink Stamper and create a card for the My Pinkalicious Blog Hop

The challenge was to make some Springy... well here is mine!
Enjoy!

Craft-e-Corner Blog: How-to Craft Projects, Crafting News, & Tips

2011-03-08T17:57:00.001-05:00

Check out this blog! They are currently having a giveaway...
Craft-e-Corner Blog: How-to Craft Projects, Crafting News, & Tips

{Shamrock - Be Happy }

2011-03-08T14:18:00.003-05:00

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{Haul}

2011-03-05T11:28:00.002-05:00

I am featuring Papertreyink.com &Scrapbuck.com in this Haul... Enjoy!

{Hello Card}

2011-03-02T10:38:00.004-05:00

Use a tool that you haven't used in awhile! I was playing and was very pleased with the outcome of this little "scrap" paper!

{My Pink Stamper Challenge}

2011-03-01T15:03:00.002-05:00

I entered in the My Pink Stamper Challenge:

Challenge: Any project using a feathered friend. LOL!! I chose an owl, what will you choose. A great My Pink Stamper Stamp set to go with this theme is Tweetie Hoo Puns. I'd love to see you make something using this stamp set if you have it. If you don't, I still would love to see what you create!!!

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/03/my-pink-stamper-challenge.html

Check out the other projects!

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{Wine Charms}

2011-02-28T13:19:00.000-05:00

My husband and I are attending a Wine Festival with some friends in June and I wanted to make wine charms for our glasses. Here is a video of how I make them... Enjoy!

{Got Caffeine?}

2011-02-24T14:54:00.002-05:00

{Jewelry}

2011-02-24T14:52:00.002-05:00

All for Aidan

2011-02-22T09:14:00.000-05:00

I wanted to pass this along to all the crafters out there! This is from http://www.pinkcricut.com/2011/02/aidan/: Check out her post!

All for Aidan
A Baby in Need of Smiles – Please Help Little Aidan
Tanya from Scrappin KY Momma needs help from all of us crafters. She knows this little boy and his family and would like to send him cards. Here’s his story…
Aidan is a sweet lil 2 year old who was recently diagnosed with T Cell Leukemia. On Wednesday, he had a port installed in his chest, spinal tap, bone marrow, and chemo in his spine. He did GREAT! This lil guy is such a trooper. His parents have accepted that their BABY has Leukemia.. NOT the easiest thing to accept, but their faith in God and their support system have kept them going. T-Cell Leukemia has a high cure rate although chemo will be continued for quite a while. Lil Aidan LOVES mail, like any 2 year old does. So….

Let’s get our crafting supplies out and send this lil guy some LOVE!!! Pass this on to all your crafty friends. I think we can all take a couple minutes and make something special for him that will bring LOTS of smiles and he can look at over and over. We all know how laughing and smiling can be good for the soul. Let’s give him this much for him to enjoy while he’s battling this horrible disease. I have no doubt in my mind that God can perform a miracle in this beautiful child. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.Lets all come together and put Lots of BIG Smiles on Aidan’s and his parents faces.
You can mail your cards to:
AIDAN
c/o Tanya Stilwell
P.O. Box 143
Cecilia, KY 42724

Cute Magnet!

2011-02-16T14:04:00.002-05:00

{Giveaway Winner Announced!!!}

2011-02-14T10:00:00.002-05:00

Thank you to everyone that posted a comment. I love reading them and I look forward to having another giveaway soon!

Congrats to Scraphappy55!! Please send me an email with your address so I can them out to you!

scraphappy55 said...: Thank you for the love,and happy Valentine's Day to you and yours.I saw the video and the action wobbles are just to cute

My First Giveaway!! {CLOSED}

2011-02-10T15:28:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone! {Giveaway is Closed, winner to be announced!}

Since I have discovered Action Wobbles... I have fallen in love and want to share that love with YOU! One lucky comment will win a (10) pack of Action Wobbles!! YAY!!

All you have to do is subscribe to my blog & leave a comment. I will pick a random comment on February 14th, St. Valentine's Day... What a great day to share my love of Action Wobbles!

Have a great day and GOOD LUCK!

The Craftin' Geek {Valentine's Day Card} using Action Wobbles

2011-02-10T12:20:00.000-05:00

Here is a St. Valentine's Day card using Action wobbles

The Craftin' Geek {Votive Holder}

2011-01-31T14:06:00.000-05:00

The Craftin' Geek {Valentine's Day Treat container}

2011-01-31T11:29:00.000-05:00

The Pink Stamper {Birthday Challenge}

2011-01-24T17:27:00.000-05:00

Here is a card I made for my son but decided to post it for My Pink Stamper Birthday Challenge.

Happy Birthday Robyn!

{St. Valentine's Day Pencil Topper}

2011-01-12T15:35:00.000-05:00

Here is a craft that I made for my son's classmates.
Super easy... Super fast... Super cute!
Enjoy!

{Doggie Birthday Card}

2011-01-10T14:08:00.000-05:00

{Make A Wish*}

2011-01-06T14:32:00.000-05:00

Birthday card using the Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge.
I am trying to challenge myself to use some of the cartridges that look more kid like and adapt them for adult cards. See if you can pull out those cartridges that you have and make something unexpected! Let me know how you do, I would love to hear from you!

{Thank You Card }

2011-01-04T16:58:00.000-05:00

A Thank You card that I made for a friend...
It was wonderful getting back into my craft room and just creating again!

My 2011 Resolution - Step #1: Organize!

2011-01-02T17:41:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafters! ~ Happy 2011 ~
It is a new year with my 2011 resolution.. CRAFT MORE!

With this resolution it required to get in gear and organize my craft room. As you can see from my video, I have completed the first step.... check out my video!

Holiday Card #2 {Autumn Card}

2010-10-01T09:08:00.000-04:00

Holiday Card #1

2010-09-30T19:01:00.000-04:00

I will be starting a new video series of holiday cards and hopefully will have a giveaway in the future.

Drop a comment and let me know what you think!
Happy Craftin'

So darn busy...

2010-09-30T18:58:00.001-04:00

Hey Crafters!
I have been so busy lately with barely any time for my blog... well I am officially back!

Yea.. Yea.. I know I said that my last post but at the time I didn't realize my new computer didn't like my old camcorder. I was able to get a quick post but not an entire video uploaded. I have a new camcorder... some new projects and again.. I AM BACK!!

Looking forward to crafting for you again!
~ Janice

CraftinGeek is BACK}

2010-09-03T08:39:00.001-04:00

Video Time {Birthday Card}

2010-05-17T16:54:00.002-04:00

NSD Challenge #12

2010-05-02T23:33:00.003-04:00

"Make a scrapbook page, card, or other project using an animal or critter."

Last Challenge!!

NSD Challenge #11

2010-05-02T23:31:00.002-04:00

"Make a project using 1 or all of the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue)"

NSD Challenge #10

2010-05-02T23:29:00.000-04:00

"Make a project using flowers or something Springy!!"

I just love this flower!!

NDS Challenge #9

2010-05-02T23:26:00.000-04:00

"Make a shaped card, shaped scrapbook page, or shaped project!"

I do believe this is my favorite card that I have made!

NSD Challenge #8

2010-05-02T23:22:00.001-04:00

"Make something using monochromatic (which means only 1 color with a neutral color) and add a flower!"

I used my Favorite color: YELLOW!

NDS Challenge #7

2010-05-02T23:18:00.001-04:00

"Make something for a "Dad" or guy in your life"
For my husband from my son...

NSD Challenge #4

2010-05-02T23:14:00.001-04:00

"Make a project using your least favorite or least used cartridge"

Yes I know I missed Challenge #3, I ran out of time and did I challenges I really wanted to try... This is made from the Cricut Home Accents Cartridge (I think I have only ever used it once)!

NSD Challenge #2

2010-05-02T23:10:00.001-04:00

"Make a project incorporating your scraps!"

NSD Challenge #1

2010-05-02T23:06:00.001-04:00

"Make a scrapbook layout, card or other item with your mother or someone dear to you in mind."

I made this card for my Mother-In-Law from my son...

Happy {Belated} National Scrapbooking Day!

2010-05-02T23:03:00.000-04:00

I was busy in my other {non-craftin'} life and unable to participate in any live NSD events but I did spend my Sunday evening doing My Pink Stamper Challenges!
I will list them in individual posts... Enjoy!

Happy Craftin'!
Janice

Video Time - Friday Find \ Haul

2010-04-30T09:39:00.000-04:00

It has been a busy couple of weeks so this is the first time

I have had a chance to post a video.

Enjoy!

Video Time! {You Rock!} Thank you card

2010-04-13T13:21:00.002-04:00

Friday Finds

2010-04-09T08:39:00.002-04:00

{Fllip Card

2010-04-06T07:22:00.000-04:00

I just tried this card for the first time - complicated but so CUTE!!

{ Thank You notes

2010-04-05T10:13:00.000-04:00

I made a set of Thank you notes for a dear friend. When I gave them to her, as it turns out, she LOVES Owls! Lucky for me!!
Happy Monday and Happy Craftin'!

Friday Finds!

2010-04-02T10:53:00.003-04:00

http://www.scrapyourtrip.com/

Video Time {Simple Card}

2010-03-30T10:33:00.002-04:00

Video Time: Scrapbook Haul {OhMyCrafts.com}

2010-03-29T15:39:00.002-04:00

Sunday Challege - My Pink Stamper

2010-03-29T06:46:00.002-04:00

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/
Sunday Challenge: If you are a scrapbooker, scrap something about your family using flowers or make a Springy card to give to someone!

I didn't do a scrapbook page, but I did make a Springy belated birthday card for a friend.
Happy Craftin' !

Friday Finds!

2010-03-26T14:21:00.003-04:00

Friday Finds this week!
www.scrapbuck.com & www.frugalities.com

My Craft Room!

2010-03-25T11:15:00.002-04:00

Finished Cards

2010-03-24T10:20:00.000-04:00

My previous post talked about all the cards I made so here are the pics. Enjoy!

Busy Weekend!!

2010-03-22T08:53:00.000-04:00

I had an awesome Craftin' weekend!

Easter gifts** for my nieces & nephew completed.
Easter cards** have been completed and only need to be addressed.
Birthday cards** for same nieces and nephew have been completed.
A set of Thank You cards** for a friend

** All Pictures will be posted later

Not to mention, I also did some NON-craftin' things (clean closets and weeded garden!)

Whew... a busy, beautiful, sunny, creative, craftin' weekend!!

Happy Craftin'!

Friday Finds

2010-03-19T14:18:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday!! Happy Spring!!

I have decided to create a new series of videos called "Friday Finds" where I will give an overview of a couple of websites where I think crafters can get some great online deals.

This week I am highlighting two sites:

www.dollarscrapbooking.net & www.cricutmachine.com

Watch the video, check out the websites and drop me a note!

Happy Craftin'!

Video Time! {Belated Birthday Card}

2010-03-16T13:46:00.000-04:00

New Card {Belated Birthday}

2010-03-16T09:01:00.001-04:00

I joined a Stamp club ‘The {Stamps} of Life’ {http://www.stephaniebarnardstamps.com/} and so far I love it!

March Set {late4Bday} SO CUTE!!

Scrapbook Haul Time! {Scrapbuck.com}

2010-03-15T10:12:00.000-04:00

Scrapbooking Haul! {Dollarscrapbooking.net}

2010-03-03T15:04:00.004-05:00

Video Time! {Easter Card}

2010-03-03T10:05:00.003-05:00

Artist Trading Cards

2010-02-11T10:17:00.000-05:00

I just discovered Artist Trading Cards and they are cool!

Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) are miniature works of art about the same size as modern baseball cards or 2 ½ X 3 ½ inches (6cm X 9cm), small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves or sheets.The cards are usually traded or exchanged rather than sold.

Here are a couple that I experimented with...
Drop me a comment if you have tried them also. I would love to see them!

Enjoy & Happy Craftin'
~Janice

My Craft Room....

2010-02-05T15:26:00.000-05:00

I love this room!! I have never had a place all for ME and I love it!!

Birthday time!

2010-02-02T10:22:00.000-05:00

It is my son's 16th Birthday coming up and here are the invites, gift bags and sign that I made. Since these were for Teen Boys, I had to refrain myself from making them too Girly!!

St. Valentine's Day gift boxes....

2010-02-02T10:13:00.003-05:00

I am participating in a St. Valentine's Day Progressive Dinner with a group of friends and this is what I made for all the women.

The boxes were cut out with my Cricut using Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge. I used a 12" x 12" sheet of paper and pressed the fill paper option. It was able to cut 2 boxes per page... very easy!! After I assembled them, I put a couple of pieces of Hershey's Nuggets inside.

SO Cute!

Craft + Kids = Awesome fun!

2010-02-02T09:25:00.000-05:00

I had the most wonderful day crafting with my niece, Claudia. She is 9 yrs old and very creative. We decided to make Valentine cards for her class (sorry, forgot to take pics) and I was able to introduce her to the CuttleBug... well I think I have created a monster! She just loved it!!

Why is it that when we get around children that we just get more creative?? Not sure about you, but I know I do. I can't wait to have more craft days and we are already thinking about Christmas cards that we can make!

Grab some supplies, sit down with a child and craft!!

Happy Craftin'
~ Janice ~

Door Signs

2010-01-29T15:10:00.000-05:00

Challenge from http://www.mypinkstamper.com

I created Door Signs for my upstairs using my Cricut Expression.
BATH & GUEST were created with Plantin SchoolBook
EVAN (my cool son) was created with Plantin SchoolBook and Indie Art {guitar1}
All have the colors black and red with various patterned paper for the letters.
Looks very cool on the doors!

Just thinkin'....

2010-01-10T09:35:00.001-05:00

I am trying to find my craftin' voice and not sure which direction I should go...
"A Craft a Week"?
"A medium a Month"?
"My views of the best craft sites"?
Hmmm....

For now I will dabble in several areas and write what I am "Just thinkin'..."

Today I am just thinkin' about "Make the Cut!"...
It really is a amazing addition to my card making tools. I was able to download free fonts from the web to use and this is the best site I found: http://www.acidfonts.com/ Very cool fonts to use!
As far as using "Make the Cut!" I wasn't really sure how to get the really intricate fonts to cut out but then I discovered...

Layering
Once you type your text, highlight then select Shape Magic =>; Layering. After you do that you can click and separate the two sections (the bottom and the top). Cut the two layers in separate color very much like Cricut Layers. Very easy... Very cool!! I also discovered that not only text but webdings can be done this way and it really opens up what you can now cut with your Cricut.

Happy Craftin'

Tis the Season... to breathe...

2010-01-05T15:18:00.001-05:00

Ok, where did the time go?? It was just yesterday that I was trying to decide when to START my Christmas cards and here we are in January already... Geeze!

Now on to some really exciting news... I just discovered "Make the Cut!" (http://www.make-the-cut.com/) and LOVE IT!! I know there are some out there that prefer SCAL but I have really held off purchasing it due to the fact that it just seemed complicated. Life is complicated, my crafting should be easy!

If you are looking for a less expensive way to use all the fonts you want... trust me, it was worth the price. Now don't get me wrong, I still love my Cricut cartridges and will probably continue to purchase the Cricut Solution Cartridges, but this is just another option to add to my Cricut OBSESSION!!

If you are interested in "Make the Cut!", you can download a copy to try out but beware, it cuts a watermark when you cut it out. Still, I was so happy, I make the purchase within an hour of playing. Try it out and let me know what you think!

Happy 2010!

Quickie Lunchtime Card

2009-12-07T14:33:00.001-05:00

My little machines...

2009-12-07T08:48:00.010-05:00

I think I was a bit vague in my intro so I wanted to let everyone know what "machines" I am talking about. If you happen to be a newbie scrapper or you have done a bit in the past but haven't done any in years (like I am), you will be AMAZED at the products are now available.

Last year I was introduced to the Provocraft Cricut

Soon after I discovered the Provocraft Cuttlebug

Both of these machines have made my LOVE paper crafts again. Above are links to both products (they can explain WAY Better than I could).

Enjoy and look for a new card today!